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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1956

Page

4

Colorado Supreme Court Tests Cameras in Closed Telecast

Colorado high court weighs Canon 35 photography ban as courtroom cam eras are wheeled in for a closed circuit telecast to decide if cameras can be used in other chambers. Testimony from radio and TV groups questions decorum and public access, with witnesses from KTIV Sioux City and Colorado stations noting unobtrusive filming and broader public interest.

Denver Colorado Supreme Court O. Otto Moore American Bar Association Colorado A. T. Burch Chicago Daily News Freedom of Information Committee American Society of Newspaper Editors Justin Miller National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters Kenneth Charles Wayman KTIV Sioux City Towa Iowa Wayman Grady Franklin Maples KGMC Englewood Colo KLMO Longmont Bar Association Burch White House

Actress Judy Garland Drops Divorce Suit in Hollywood

Judy Garland has returned home and will drop her divorce suit against producer Sid Luft. Luft says she visited her sister then came back Saturday and they spoke, concluding they had been at cross purposes. Garland had moved out Friday and filed for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty.

Hollywood Judy Garland Sid Luft Miss Garland

Antarctic Oasis Claim Reported by Moscow Radio

Moscow radio reports Soviet scientists explored a 200 square mile Antarctic oasis where midday temperatures reach 77 degrees and primitive plant life exists. The broadcast notes high solar radiation and rock heat melting snow in early spring with no further details provided.

London Moscow Radio

Union Merger Takes Hold in Florida Stop

In Miami Beach AFL-CIO leaders push the new merger toward stability amid ongoing bickering. George Meany and Walter Reuther back federal education aid with safeguards against segregated schools, while James Hoffa disputes nonproduction work jurisdiction.

Miami Beach Fla Afl-Cio George Meany Walter Reuther Big Auto Workers Union CIO Florida Sunshine AFL Meany Reuther Rep Powell Congress Detroit James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union

Scout Citizenship Day Assignment List Finalized

The final list of Scout Citizenship Day assignments for Fort Sill and Lawton was announced as Lawton marks the 46th Scout ing celebration. Tex McCoy said unplaced Scouts should contact their Scoutmaster. Fort Sill names include Billy Masterson and others. Lawton entries cover numerous sponsors and local organizations. Scouts must report for classes then meet hosts at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Boy Scout Hut building 52 to meet Lt. Col. Arthur J. Matheny and receive assignments.

Lawton Fort Sill Tex McCoy

Robbery of Wynn Home Is Explained

The disappearance of neckties stage costumes and a trick violin from Ed Wynn's home has been explained. Wynn notified police that the items were taken from a vacated house. A frantic mother alerted Wynn to the thiefs identity and location. the culprit was friends of Wynn's stepson aged 10.

Los Angeles Ed Wynn Wynns Wynn Jay

Roofer Finally Gets Job Falls To Death

Robert Bustos, a roofer, had recently found work after a long unemployment period. A patrolman delivered the fatal news to Mrs. Bustos, discussing a fall from a third story roof that killed him as her son Michael prepared for his third birthday.

Roofer San Francisco Robert Bustos

Quotes From News TUSCALOOSA Folsom on racial differences riots

Gov James E Folsom comments on racial differences and University of Alabama riots as a result of such feelings. He says it is normal for all races not to be overly fond of each other including black white yellow and red races. In Detroit Deputy Prime Minister Norton touts Ireland tourism and urges Irish Americans to return home every ten years to boost economy and promote Irish whiskey.

Tuscaloosa Ala James E. Folsom University of Alabama Detroit William Norton Ireland

Adlai Stevenson's Indignation At Truman Communism Charge

Los Angeles reports Adlai Stevenson rebuking Republican charges that the Democratic administration was soft on communism. He declares it indignant and contemptible to imply former President Truman is soft on communism.

Los Angeles Adlai Stevenson Truman

Fishermen doctors near Duluth lure travel for baby delivery

Mrs Arthur Madsen recalls a detour of 150 miles by snowmobile snowshoes dog sled car and bus to Joliet for childbirth. She joked maybe one doctor would deliver the baby free in exchange for a fishing trip.

Duluth Minn Arthur Madsen Joliet, Til

Fire And Brimstone Precede Sermon

An oil burner explosion filled All Saints Episcopal Church in Boston with soot as Rev. G Paul Musselman of New York prepared to preach on the devil. No one panicked and after a 15 minute smoke cleanup the service resumed. Musselman quipped that the devil might have heard the sermon topic.

Boston All Saints Episcopal Church G. Paul Musselman New York Mr. Musselman

Ice rescue at Lake Sabbatia in Taunton saves six

A 13 year old boy named Masterson broke through the ice on Lake Sabbatia and five would be rescuers also fell in. A human chain formed and all six were hauled ashore in the rapid sequence of events.

Taunton Mass John Masterson Lake Sabbatia

Britain May Have Hung Last Killer

London dispatch notes Britain may have executed the last murderer as public pressure grows against capital punishment. Albert Pierrepoint, the hangman, has been on leave for six months with nine clemencies granted, sparking rallies urging abolition or a suspension. A Commons debate is expected after Eden’s Washington trip, with anti hang bill possible. The Ruth Ellis case and the three falsely imprisoned men intensified the drive. Parliament has flirted with suspending capital punishment, but the Lords vetoed it in 1948 and the Commons again rejected a similar measure last year.

Edwin Shanke London Britain Albert Pierrepoint Lancashire Home Secretary House of Commons Eden Washington Ruth Ellis House of Lords House

Constitution Adopted on September Seventeenth, 1787

The United States Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787, establishing the framework of the U.S. government. Key figures and states ratified the document, shaping the nation’s legal and political system for centuries.

United States

Maryland Governor backs Gruenther as Ike successor

Maryland Governor Theodore R. McKeldin told an Anne Arundel County Lincoln Day dinner that General Alfred M. Gruenther would be a strong White House choice if Eisenhower declines to run again. Gruenther, who once led NATO forces in Europe, is praised as a statesman and soldier.

Maryland Gruenther Ike Annapolis Eisenhower White House Alfred M. Gruenther Theodore R. McKeldin Anne Arundel County NATO Europe

Massachusetts state song contest proposal advances

Gov. Christian A. Herter is examining a plan for a nationwide competition to pick an official Massachusetts state song. The idea, offered by Senate President Richard S. Furbush, argues that many across the country sing Massachusetts praises and deserve a chance to express it in words and music.

Boston Christian A. Herter Massachusetts Senate Richard S. Furbush Waltham

Beagle Causes Fire Damaging Garage and Doghouse

Brownie the beagle owned by Mr and Mrs Don Smith started a fire by chewing wires in a light bulb heated doghouse. Firemen say the blaze spread to the garage and car, with total damage about 1085 dollars. Mrs Smith rescued the frightened dog.

Columbus Ohio Brownie Don Smith Smiths

Truman Won't Be A Delegate But He'll Attend Convention

Former president Truman says he will not serve as a Democratic National Convention delegate this year because he believes someone else should have the honor. At 71, he noted he will still attend the convention, while en route to Independence, Missouri, from the East, telling reporters, I’m going to be there anyway so what’s the difference.

Truman ST. Louis Independence

Free 64 page book promises world changing prophecies

A Los Angeles promoter calling himself The Voice of Two Worlds offers a free 64 page booklet titled Beware of These Days detailing prophecies for 1956. He claims mind power and personal improvement methods from Tibet, with no obligation, available from the Institute of Mentalphysics at 213 South Hobart Blvd Dept R-719 Los Angeles California.

Los Angeles Voice of Two Worlds Tibet Far East Institute of Mentalphysics South Hobart Blvd Dept Los Angeles 4 California

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