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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1956

Page

8

Eisenhower Eden talks forge tri country step on Middle East peace

The Eisenhower Eden talks yielded more than reaffirmed U S British friendship. They pledged with France to deter Arab and Israeli fighting, and planned tri country talks with action on naval air and ground deployments near the Middle East. They blamed the Soviet bloc for heightening war risks and contrasted Western self determination gains with Soviet oppression. The leaders asserted unity against Communist aggression and affirmed a long term world peace effort.

France Middle East Anthony See Eisenhower Sir Anthony Africa Asia Europe Soviet Union Anthony Russia America Britain

Courageous Norway Defies Russia Seizes Soviet Fishing Boats

Norway, once warned by Russia during NATO talks, has seized several Soviet fishing vessels accusing them of invading Norwegian waters. The move, with captains held for trial, signals heightened Norwegian nerve and a hard line against Moscow amid Cold War tensions.

NATO Russia Norway Fjords Kremlin

Oklahoma City Livestock Prices and Trade Report

Oklahoma City market summary for Feb 14 shows cattle supply at about 11 percent of total, with calves 1,000 head. Trade started slow as buyers pursued lower costs. cows weak, bulls steady, feeders and calves steady to unchanged. Prices: slaughter steers 16.00-17.50, mixed steers 14.00-15.50, cows 10.75-12.00, bulls 12.50-13.75, calves 14.00-17.00, stock steers 15.00-17.50. Hog demand slow, most sales 25-50 lower. prices 12.75-13.75 for various weights. sows 10.00-11.25. Sheep slaughter lambs 50 lower. good-end lambs 17.50-18.00. other lambs 16.00-17.50. Regional quotes include Guyman 2.00, Lawton 2.05, Oklahoma City 2.05, and other market points.

Oklahoma City Livestock Oklahoma City USDA Guyman Hooker Frederick Bleckwell Hobart Lawton Medford Vici Kingfisher Yukon Bison Hennessey Broilers F. O. B. Farm Muskogee Tulsa Vinita Hens Elk City Sayre Clinton Blackwell Pauls Valley Watonga Laverne Alva Woodward el Reno Enid

Manilius Quote on Life and Death

A brief aphorism notes that life begins at birth and mortality is entwined with existence. The line emphasizes the inevitability of decline from the start, framing dying as a natural consequence of living.

Senator Leverett Saltonstall's Icy Morning Fall

Senator Leverett Saltonstall of Massachusetts tumbled on an icy front step after a cold night rain. He landed on his neck with a crack but dismissed the aid offered, joking that New England weather toughens him and no damage was done.

Sen Leverett Saltonstall R-Mass Sclon

Oldest living thing and Twelfth Night notes

The giant California redwood is the oldest living thing with some trees living as long as 4000 years. Vassar College is named for Matthew Vassar who donated funds in 1861. In England Twelfth Night marks three Christ events: the visit of the Wise Men, Christ's baptism, and the Cana miracle.

California Vassar College Matthew Vassar England Christ Cana

Butter market steady as receipts rise in Chicago

Chicago buyers report butter prices holding firm with wholesale values unchanged at 1,059,645 receipts. Grade scores show 93 A 57, 92 A 57, 90 B 56.25, 89 C 55.5. Car lots list 90 B 56.75 and 89 C 56.25, reflecting stable wholesale buying conditions.

Chicago

State poultry eggs prices report from Oklahoma City

The state Department of Agriculture released prices listing Wheat No 1 hard at 10 a m Tuesday. The report reflects market levels for poultry and eggs in Oklahoma City with pricing details for grain and related commodities.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Today

LeMay Says U S Bombers Are Best in World

General Curtis E. LeMay head of the Strategic Air Command asserts U S bombers and crews are the best globally and can reach any spot on Earth. He notes a bomber would destroy a corner of a building and likely return home with a 50 to 1 chance. He jokes about being in the distribution business and cites SAC as a deterrent that could prevent global war because aggression risks self-destruction.

Washington Curtis E. LeMay U. S Strategic Air Command Earth Co-Operative LeMay

Hearing Waived In Embezzlement Case Cy Suspect

Howard Woods a 41 year old Rt 1 farmer pleaded not guilty but waived preliminary hearing at a Tuesday arraignment and was committed to county jail on a 1000 dollar bond. He was charged after police recovered kitchen utensils a small stove and three Army carbines from his ranch tied to C C Stair whose farm lies near Lawton Oklahoma.

Howard Woods Rt. 1 Marvin E. Cameron Woods Lawton

Airman Freed From Jail Over Killing Confession 1954

A 17 year old airman, native of Ohio and stationed at Fairchild AFB, was released from Spokane jail after confessing to a 1953 robbery killing he believed he caused in Delphos Ohio more than two years earlier. He told police last week his conscience bothered him and he confessed.

Spokane Wash Delphos Ohio Fairchild Air Force Base Here

Red Cross Plans March 1 Membership Drive in Lawton

Lawton residents will host a Red Cross membership drive March 1 led by Mrs. G G Goodier and Fort Sill director Harris Austin. Twelve area captains will appoint lieutenants and black mothers as a larger planning session meets Feb 28. The drive seeks one member per home with $1 dues, part of broader disaster aid history in Oklahoma totaling millions since 10 years.

The American Red Cross Lawton G. G. Goodier A. J. Rawlings Euclid Red Cross United Fund Austin Goodier Oklahoma C. K. Seely Andrew Jackson C. R. Holley Harris Austin Fort Sill

Optimists hold first annual father and daughter banquet

Rev. Richard T. Hopper of Central Baptist Church spoke at the Optimist club Sweetheart Dinner. About 50 fathers and daughters attended the Old South cafeteria event, with Clarence Aubrey as master of ceremonies. Another banquet is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria banquet room. Lawton High School Junior Optimist members will be honored guests.

Richard T. Hopper Central Baptist Church Old South Clarence Aubrey Lawton High School

Chickasha Angus Sale Set at Chickasha Barn

Fowler Farms of Ninnekah Oklahoma will hold a registered Angus sale at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Chickasha sales barn located two miles south of Chickasha on U.S. 81. Dick Fowler says 20 bulls and 35 females will be offered.

Fowler Farms Ninnekah Okla Chickasha U.S. 81 Dick Fowler

Ag Sweetheart Dance Tonight at Cameron Junior College

Cameron Aggies crown Valentine Sweethearts at the junior college ball in the cafeteria from 8 30 to 11 30 p m. Freshmen candidates are Sheridan Crumpton Hendrick Gary Bean Burkburnett and Tim Guzzle Edith Glandon. Peggy Elledge and James Fullerton co chairmen. Elinor Hammond decorations. Julia Fullerton coronation chair. Co sponsor is El Rosata seven piece combo.

Cameron Aggies Valentine Sheridan Crumpton Hendrick Gary Bean Burkburnett Tex Tim Guzzle Lawton Edith Glandon Indiahoma Aggies Peggy Elledge James Fullerton al Rosata Cameron Student Senate Elinor Hammond Julia Fullerton AGGIE Headrick Cameron College

Cityan Charged With Disturbance

Jack Ingle was charged with disturbance by County Attorney Manville Redman after a complaint by Faye Bolin. Les Wilcox faced a similar charge for moving mortgaged property from Texas to Oklahoma, jailed on a fugitive warrant and released on $2000 bond with a March 13 hearing before Peace Justice Marvin E. Cameron.

Jack Ingle Georgia New York Manville Redman Faye Bolin Les Wilcox Texas Oklahoma Marvin E. Cameron Ingle

Engineers To Meet Friday At Duncan

The Wichita Mountains chapter of the Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at Duncan's Elks lodge. OU engineering lecturer Joe Smay will be principal speaker. Those wishing to attend should reserve with Arthur Corrales at 4384.

Wichita Mountains Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers Duncan’s Elks Lodge Joe Smay Oklahoma University Engineering Department Arthur Corrales

Deputies Hunt Strayed Calves Near Lawton Farm

Five calves strayed from L. V. Miller farm about 20 miles northwest of Lawton last month. Deputies, led by Sheriff Everett R. Hale, seek three white faced calves and two roan calves, each about 400 pounds. Branded with a swallow fork in the right ear, they were not found at sales or neighboring ranches.

L. V. Miller Lawton Everett R. Hale Miller

Want To Ride On Nuclear Vessel See Recruiters

U S Navy enlistees who qualify may be trained for duty aboard atomic powered ships and submarines Recruiter R E Barkley said here today The Navy has advised recruiters that enlistees are sought for nuclear propulsion training for billets aboard craft that are still on the drawing boards Those receiving the special instruction will really be in on the ground floor for advancement in this special field Barkley said.

U. S. Navy R. E. Barkley Navy Barkley

Puzzling Across and Down Names and Clues

A compact puzzle item listing across and down clues with multiple definitions. It presents a grid of numbered hints ranging from people like Keller to objects like mock phrases and elements such as river names and plant terms, inviting solution by cross entries.

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