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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1957
Page
5
An Edinburgh area reader reports receiving someone else’s false teeth from the National Health Service. After writing a complaint letter she got a prompt reply telling her to return the teeth. The incident highlights issues with NHS dental item handling in Perth area mailings.
Oklahoma City report outlines the Insurance Code rewrite as a major legislative priority. The proposed act would overhaul most state insurance laws, require new capital deposits, and tighten regulations on carriers and agencies. Supporters say the code prevents risky, fly by night firms, while critics warn agents may face stricter licensing and costs.
Formosa AP reports Nationalist China will participate in a series of international trade fairs to boost exports. Official aid will commence to support the participation and promote foreign sales growth.
A chaotic series of travel mishaps and oddities spans headlines from Paris to Hawaii. Unruly passengers aboard a London bound airliner caused a scene in Paris, hostesses attacked, and a mob of apes escaped during transport to a zoo. Separate items report fraud in Japan, nudist magazine satire in London, and a Maui weather event delivering a winter-like storm.
The U S Communist Party in New York votes to keep its name and party form and to strengthen and consolidate the party as Moscow recommended. A compromise resolution favored by William Z Foster and Eugene Dennis kept the party from becoming a political or education association. The 16th national convention approved the plan, with 300 votes in favor, three for, and 17 abstentions, while reporters were barred from full coverage.
CHICAGO i Bandleader George Liberace was slugged and robbed while returning to a North Side hotel from a nightclub. He was taken to Wesley Memorial Hospital with 16 stitches required and in good condition. Robbers seized a violin valued at 1500 dollars and a diamond studded violin ring of the same value. Liberace said two Black men jumped from behind a parked car and demanded money with threats.
In Ulah im Melvin North a young driver in a bad wreck triggered by a child at the wheel injured Elmér W. Ray and left Melvin with facial bruises. The incident occurred near a utility pole after the car lurched from drive to hit another vehicle. Melvin’s stepfather escaped unharmed. Melvin faces a traffic record that could affect a future license.
Oklahoma City. Northwestern State College coed Mildred Ann Reynolds, 22, died in a March 13 fire on a country road near Avard. State crime bureau chief O K Bivins says the case remains open with new leads explored. Fire marshal Rally Duroy suggests possible arson but no official ruling.
HOLLYWOOD UP Promoter Lee Gordon set a tomorrow deadline to persuade Frank Sinatra to proceed with an Australian tour despite a scheduling dispute with an airline over reservations. Sources say Sinatra may still cancel the Honolulu leg as negotiations continue.
A test by two pharmaceutical labs shows ST JOSEPH ASPIRIN absorbs faster and relieves headache muscle pain and fever quicker than rivals. Marketed as fast relief with low stomach upset, it cites 100 tablets at 49 cents and 200 tablets at 73 cents.
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