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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1956

Page

8

Catholic Clergy Clash Over Louisiana School Integration

In New Orleans Catholic lawmakers move to shield parochial schools from integration despite Arch bishop Rummel condemning segregation as morally wrong. Rummel orders no delay, cites unity and justice as he backs a study by a special committee and urges prayers as the integration issue unfolds.

Hugh A. Mulligan New Orleans Louisiana E. W. Gravelet Jr Plaquemines Parish U.S. Supreme Court Gravelet Rummel Deep South

MIT Fraternity Hazing Death Sparks Condemnation

A cross section of fraternity men condemn fresh hazing after a MIT pledge died during Hell Week. They call paddlings and long walks out-dated and barbaric, urging changes to help curb stunts. University leaders across several schools have banned or restricted hazing to campus areas.

Thomas Clark Harvey Ill MIT Delta Kappa Epsilon Clark Georgia Tech Ohio State University Stanford Wisconsin University of Pittsburgh Texas

Eisenhower Enjoys Quiet Vacation in Georgia

THOMASVILLE GA President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower spent a calm day at Secretary Humphrey's plantation home preferring quail hunting or golf. He issued a statement offering surplus farm commodities to Western Europe amid severe winter hardships, noting France has lost about a third of its wheat crop and that no decision had been made on free distribution.

Thomasville Eisenhower Humphrey United States Europe France James C. Hagerty White House Benson Herbert Hoover Jr Hagerty

Purdom Plans To File For Divorce In Hollywood

Hollywood actress Tita Purdom, estranged wife of actor Edmund Purdom, says she will file for divorce this week through her attorney Albert Pearlson after settling a year long alimony dispute. Edmund Purdom’s side says she will receive 750 dollars in alimony and 300 dollars monthly support for their two children.

Hollywood Tita Purdom Edmund Purdom Albert Pearlson Richard B. Coyle

Oklahoma Marine Air Crash Victim Named

A 20 year old Oklahoma City Marine Pvt William R Neely was listed among 40 victims of a plane crash near Niles California last Friday The Neelys learned of their sons death Sunday after a corrected list from Camp Pendleton Nevements indicated a passenger name mixup delayed confirmation Neely a St Gregorys College Shawnee graduate and former Oklahoma A M student had written that he expected reassignment to Hawaii and surfboard riding soon.

Oklahoma Ciy Oklahoma City Marine Niles Calif William R. Neely R. C. Neely Oklahoma City Camp Pendleton Neelys William Neely St. Gregory’s College Shawnee Oklahoma A&m College Marines Hawaii Department of Defense Washington Oceanside

Income Tax Primer for Small Business and Professionals

Richard A. Mullens explains Schedule C use for sole proprietors and how to compute receipts, inventory, and deductions. The piece covers self employment tax, limits, losses, and transferring results to Form 1040, with guidance on partnership income and Schedule SE.

Wagerers Find a Spot to Report Winnings Next Door

A new feature offers a place to report winnings, providing a simple path for bettors to file claims. The addition aims to streamline prize reporting and ensure proper processing by the lottery office.

Census survey to count television owners nationwide

Washington report notes the Census Bureau will conduct a survey this week to determine how many homes own television sets. In 1950 television remained undeveloped outside major cities with about five million sets in U S homes.

Washington Census Bureau

Marine Plane Crash Kills 40 Marines Near Oakland

Investigators probe the crash of a four-engine military transport near Oakland that killed 40 Marines. A faulty casualty list based on the passenger manifest caused distress as families were told of deaths before a corrected list was released. A Camp Pendleton board will review the roster error.

Oakland Calif Here Frida el Toro Marine Air Station Santa Ana California Alameda Naval Air Station

New Location Offer for Our Valued Customers

We have moved to a new location and are offering customers a special chance to become acquainted with the relocated premises. Visit us to explore the updated store and discover welcome incentives during the introductory period.

Finita Leaving Aleta Lequita And Vinita

Aleta Rice Lequita Byars Vinita Chumley and Finita Gilbirth once shared an apartment in Dallas. Finita Gilbirth is leaving for a Rhode Island job, ending the living arrangement amid a note of chance rather than conflict.

Dallas Aleta Lequita Vinita Finita Rhode Island Aleta Rice Lequita Byars Vinita Chumley Finita Gilbirth

No Foul Play Seen In Shotgun Death

In McAlester Oklahoma Undersheriff R E Criswell said no evidence of foul play was found in the shotgun death of Kelley Brown about 50 who was found dead by his wife after the gun discharged Sunday in Pittsburg county officers report

Mcalester Okla Pittsburg R. E. Criswell Kelley Brown

Tragic Farmyard Accident Near Home

Criswell described a fatal incident in which Brown lay dead on the lawnmower with a 16 gauge shotgun nearby after tripping over the mower in a shed behind their home.

Criswell Brown

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