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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1956
Page
3
Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma cotton growers will convene in Texarkana for a one day session to discuss current industry problems. The event is sponsored by the state Farm Bureaus of the three states.
The Westinghouse Electric Corp. strike reaches day 123 amid rejection of a public inquiry. Gov. Leader and four governors formed a two man fact finding board to study the dispute affecting 44,000 workers at 30 plants since Oct. 17. Widespread violence reported at Sharon plant. unions push for higher wages while company offers lighter terms.
Four Fort Sill officers received promotions this week. Maj. David O. Brown, head of the Army Field Printing Plant, and Maj. Thomas K. Goodman USAH were promoted to lieutenant colonel. Capt. Howard W. Gorler Dept. of Materiel and Capt. Harold S. Elliott USAH were elevated to major. Date of rank for the temporary promotions is February 8, 1956.
A 30 member goodwill mission led by Kansas City mayor H Roy Bartle presented a ceremonial key to President Pedro E Aramburu in Buenos Aires during a 30 minute audience at government house. The visit aimed to strengthen Latin American ties and included a stop in Missouri City.
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