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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1956

Page

14

Nagging Drives Odd Jobs Man To Kill Couple

A 22 year old North Dakota worker admitted to FBI agents that he killed a Seattle couple near McFarland California over nagging about driving. He said he grabbed a hatchet after an argument with James B. Askew and struck him, then killed Mrs. Askew as she screamed before driving away. He said he then fled by hitchhiking to Bakersfield Los Angeles Fort Worth and New Orleans. He claimed to have taken $250 from the body and used it for travel. He is held on a fugitive charge and will appear before a U S Commissioner.

New Orleans North Dakota FBI Seattle, Wash Donald Wyciskala Bismarck N.D McFarland Calif James B. Askew Wyciskala Askew M. P. Chiles Seattle Griffin Los Angeles Bakersfield Fort Worth Tex Chiles U. S

Army Orders Smoke from Fort Carson to Ft Sill transfers

Department of the Army issues extensive reassignments and promotions. Officers listed move between Fort Carson Fort Sill Fort Bliss Arlington and several other bases with several captains promoted to major and first lieutenants to higher grades. Senior Army Aviator designation awarded to Capt Robert O Holliday. Public notices include transfers to Ankara and Fort Dix with multiple W2 and CWO moves.

Department of the Army Washington, D.C Bragg Asg Carson James D. Drummond Joel Elman Donald W. Firebaugh Ft Carson Pierce M. Meagher Clarence C. Ratliff Milford E. King Sill Burt J. Murrie George G. Meade Englewood Jimmy L. Reece Hardy L. M. Spiegle SU Arty GM Cen Robert M. Webb Neil M. Wallace Franklin A. Ayer William H. Ritter Charles E. Watkins Dale E. Means Robert C. Lilley Jr Bliss Gary Ind Harold E. Hodgson Hood Lee James M. Barker Presidio of Monterey Leghorn Italy Clarence A John R. McCormick Myer George S. Shea Andrews Afb Leland D. Bray John F. Clancy Donald 7. Craig the Arty Ira L. Davis Totten Paul E MacArthur Dix Elmer R. Laiho Norman A. Melton Hamilton Clarence F. Nelson Chicago Ankara Turkey David J. Avery Rucker Bernard D. Yeager Robert O. Holliday Artillery VI Corps Ft Rucker Kenneth F. Johnson Ft Jackson Thomas J. Lecleir John W. Secordy Norman P. Vadnais Leonard Wood Gilbert J. Weden Riley Robert J. Ae Donald C. Sherrets Hanford Murray Milton Welsh Army Civil Con CWO Peter J. Bohan Ft Bliss Selfridge Afb Forrest S. Evarts Quincy Mass Leo B. Fogel Ft Lawton Tom W. Malone Ft Monroe Jack B Washington

Army Re-Enlistment Incentive Seeks Oklahoma Area

Army announces a new re enlistment incentive plan for soldiers not discharged more than 90 days who wish to re enlist in Oklahoma or the Fourth Army states Oklahoma Texas Louisiana New Mexico and Arkansas. Re enlisted personnel will be transferred directly to their station and eligible for travel pay and leave as delay en route.

U. S. Army Oklahoma Fourth Army J. N. McMurry Lawton Texas Louisiana New Mexico Arkansas McMurry

Navy Recruiters Target 140 Openings in February

Oklahoma Navy recruiting office sets a goal of 140 men for February with openings in more than 60 job fields. High school graduates may select Navy schools on a first come, first served basis. no technical training required beyond a sincere desire to learn. Additional postings list transfers and assignments across bases and destinations.

Oklahoma U. S. Navy R. E. Barkley Lawton Barkley Navy

Love Gets Business Next Week

Valentine's Day rush drives merchants across industries from florists to greeting cards to boost sales. Leap year adds extra incentive as sellers tout gifts for men and women, with cards, jewelry, candy and novelty items highlighted.

New York Frank Shaw Rust Craft Greeting Cards Dedham Mass Florists Telegraph Delivery Assn Jewelry Industry Council

Soviets Wary of Western Propaganda Balloons and Radio

Soviet officials protest anti-Communist campaigns by American financed broadcasts and balloon drops into Eastern Europe. RIAS and Radio Free Europe face Kremlin opposition, while Free Europe Press and Liberation programs transmit 24 hours daily from West Germany and Munich. The Kremlin aims to halt the operation that gives East Europeans hope.

Kremlin United States West Germany Iron Curtain Western Germany Russia Rias — Radio West Berlin RIAS Germany America Radio Free Europe Free Europe Free Europe Committee New York Radio Liberation American Committee For Liberation Munich

Local Child Enrolls in Accordion School

Sue Ann Alitizer, 10, daughter of Mr and Mrs S A Alitizer of 2703 H, has enrolled in the accordion school at Hardy Suggs Music Co. The ad promotes a 10 week course for children aged 7 to 11 with accordion and music rent free, inviting enrollments for eligible youngsters.

Sue Ann Alitizer S. A. Alitizer Hardy Suggs Music Co

Oxford Jazz Club Proctors Ban Dancing Again

Oxford University proctors reaffirm ban on dancing at the University Jazz Club. An advanced jazz student protested, but the proctors state the club is for listening and study, not dancing, and offer ballet as an alternate activity.

Oxford England Oxford University University a_proctorial

Airliner Noses Over New York at Idlewild Airport

National Airlines DC6 nose wheel collapse at Idlewild Airport injures one passenger lightly. Among passengers aboard was Bishop Fulton J. Sheen.

New York National Airlines Idlewild Bishop Fulton J. Sheen

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