Belief and Balance Echoed in Two Sayings
A biblical verse cautions that one who believes may eat all things while another remains weak and eats herbs. A Goethe maxim urges listening to both sides and accepting differing views without haste.
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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1956
Page
6
Missile pace debate colors Eisenhower era policy
Senator Henry Jackson and Senator Stuart Symington press charges that the United States trails the Soviet Union in intercontinental missile development. President Eisenhower acknowledges potential lapses while Pentagon splits over long range and 1500 mile missiles. Trevor Gardner’s resignation stems from funding disputes, not protest against pace. The Air Force Army Navy struggle and internal debate shape policy in a high stakes race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Soviet Union
Eisenhower
America
Russia
Jackson-Symington
Trevor Gardner
Air Force
Gardner
Pentagon
Army
Navy
Symington
Jackson
Our Crowded Airlines and the Jet Age Planning Call
The piece notes President Eisenhower named a new special assistant to plan national aviation facilities. It highlights crowded airports, near collisions, outdated control equipment, and aging regulations. It warns that jet age needs broad, imaginative planning within a few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
France Assembly Brawl Over Hair Splitting Debate
In a rare clash in the French assembly, Communists and Poujadists, both novices, hurled wooden stools as debate descended from high intellectual talk to a rough scuffle. Commentators noted the dialogue turning stiff and wooden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Stamp honors Woodrow Wilson on birth centennial
A seven-cent U.S. postage stamp was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Woodrow Wilson born December 26 1856. The Q and A also covers word origins and citizenship rules for American women marrying foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
U.S
Funeral Rites Held For Major Landowner Roy McCary
Roy McCary 59 prominent landowner and former Chattanooga official died of a heart attack at his home. A farmer and former Chamber of Commerce president council member and school board member he was born June 1896 in Old Owl later Tupelo. Survived by Florence Young wife two children Mrs Ed Kinder and Jack McCary mother Mrs Belle McCary brother A T McCary and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by McLellan Funeral home of Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Roy McCary
MccCary
McCary
Chamber of Commerce
Baptist Church
Old Owl
Tupelo
Florence Young
Ed Kinder
Jack McCary
Belle McCary
A. T. McCary
el Paso
Tex
McLellan Funeral Home
Frederick
GOP Faces Senate Inquiry Link to Nebrask a Donor
Wishart, head of the Nebraska Republican finance committee, told investigators Neff gave 2500 to the campaign fund last fall. Names like Gore Kennedy McClellan and Anderson are cited as likely Democratic members of a new special committee, with service depending on panel size. Neff, a Lexington attorney and Superior Oil lobbyist, tied to Eisenhower's veto of the natural gas bill, sparked calls for broader lobbying and campaign spending probes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wishart
Nebraska Republican Finance Committee
Senate
Neff
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Clinton P. Anderson
D-N. M
New
Lexington, Neb
Superior Oil Co
California
Eisenhower
Training of 553d Gyro Squadron Trainees at Fort Sill
The 553d Gyro Squadron will receive new trainees who will be posted to Fort Sill on February 12. They will train for specific jobs within each battery and then be reassigned to Germany in those same roles. Trainees will cover every job type except the key leadership positions, to meet Department of Defense strength requirements. Lt. Col. A. F. Muzyk commands the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dix
Fort Sill
Germany
553D
Department of Defense
A. F. Muzyk
Tax Men Meet Oklahoma Car Dealers In City Luncheon
Oklahoma Tax Commission representatives John Long and Bill Metzel spoke to 25 used car lot dealers at Ben Hoyt's in Dee-Dee Park about tax structures and laws. Arnau of Lawton National Independent Automobile Dealers presided. a Q and A followed noting out of state purchased cars must be tagged and taxed and urging up to date titles. Arnau left for Tulsa for a district meeting. he serves as a director for state and national dealer groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Tax Commission Office
Oklahoma City
Ben Hoyt
Dee-Dee Park
John Long
Bill Metzel
Louis J
Nig” Arnau
Lawton
National Independent Automobile Dealers Association
Oklahoma
Long
Arnau
Tulsa
National Automobile Dealers Association
Clarence Madden
Bob Reeder
Salk Serum Shortage Hits Oklahoma City Doctors
Oklahoma doctors report severe Salk polio vaccine shortages as demand far outstrips supply. An Oklahoma City physician notes receiving about 30 doses for 400 to 500 patients, while the state has about 500000 children under 15 eligible for vaccination after the end of free inoculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
House Approves Monument for Booker T. Washington Site
The House passed a bill to establish a Booker T. Washington national monument in Franklin County Virginia birthplace in a slave cabin. The measure would authorize a $200000 appropriation and moves to the Senate for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Franklin County
Senate
Advanced Course Officers To Get Assignments Soon
A Career Management Division team from the Army will visit Fort Sill before March 15 to assign Artillery Officers Advanced Course members new postings. Brig. Gen. William J. Thompson, CMD chief for Artillery, says next year’s course officer list should be ready in April and outlined CMD policy to students and officers during visits. He will also tour McLain Hall before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Army
Fort Sill
William J. Thompson
Department of Army
Thompson
Artillery and Guided Missile School
CMD
Clyde L. Jones
U.S. Army
Thinking It Over For Lent On God Not Up On High
In contemplating Lent and God, the speaker rejects the idea that God sits above the earth or is distant. He recalls childhood views of God as distant and “up there,” but argues that God is present everywhere. True connection comes from life on earth among people where God’s love and power are felt in human beings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
God
You
Eight Lawton Boys Arrested For Petty Thefts
Eight Lawton youngsters ages nine to thirteen, part of a petty theft group, were arrested for a two year spree that began with pigeon theft and expanded to lumber, chicken wire, iron, and stolen supplies. They were released to parents with a warning and possible court action if trouble recurs. one previously arrested boy had a prior pigeon theft case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Stringtown Boys Training School
Melvin Simmons
Lincoln School
Simmons
Duchess of Windsor reveals Edward would rule if she had her way
In McCall s Magazine Duchess of Windsor details her life story and the reasons behind her 20 year silence. She argues that Great Britain might still be ruled by King Edward VIII if she had her way and explains why she wrote her memoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Duchess of Windsor
Great Britain
Edward VIII
McCall’s Magazine
Worry Clinic Urges Selling Teaching as Noble Profession
Dr George W Crane discusses NEA president John L Buford and his push to promote pride in teaching. He presents a test and urges readers to consider positive goals like pride in pedagogy, not just salaries or facilities, while noting teachers’ pay and the value of character building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Buford
NEA
George W. Crane Case
National Education Association
Buford
St. John’s Church
Chicago
Joe
Veteran City Teacher Named Top State Science Instructor
Miss Lily F. Stafford, long serving Lawton high school science teacher, was named top state science instructor and will receive the award in Tulsa at the Society of Professional Engineers annual meeting this weekend. An accompanying top math award also will be presented. Stafford, entering her 36th year with Lawton High, has 44 years in teaching and was previously honored by Comanche county in Teacher Recognition day. Previously, former students gifted her a new automobile on Thanksgiving Day, 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily F. Stafford
Lawton
Tulsa
Rogers Martin
Oklahoma_ Society of Professional Engineers
Oklahoma City
Society of Professional Engineers
Miss Stafford
LHS
Comanche County
Allen refuses grand jury answer in Fort Worth case
Judge Mc Gee outlines grand jury powers including summoning the governor and enforcing questions. Allen invokes self incrimination and refuses to testify, insisting he will wait for counsel as he is kept in the courtroom under the court’s prompt. Attorneys for press and Star Telegram appear. Allen asks Sidney Samuels who cannot attend due to a broken hip. The judge holds Allen in custody until he agrees to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Allen
Grand Jury
Frank Ogilvey
Fort Worth Press
Abe Herman
Star-Telegram
Sidney Samuels
Samuels
Brazilian Rebels Seize 2 Airstrips
In the Amazon jungle a small rebel force of about 100 men led by four air force officers seized two airstrips at Itaituba and Belterra after evacuating Santarem. Government forces plan a counterattack as the uprising, begun ten days earlier by Maj Haroldo Veloso and Capt Jose Chaves Lameirao, widens its reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belem
Brazil
Amazon
Santarem
Here
Itaituba
Belterra
Jacareacanga
Porto de Maz
Presidente Vargas
Haroldo Veloso
Jose Chaves Lameirao
Rio
Air Force
Veloso
Chaves
Across and Down Word Puzzle Summary
A compact list of crossword style clues labeled across and down. Includes entries such as young singer Crosby and various general knowledge terms like shield bearing lank permit and meadow. The puzzle presents both across and down clues for filling a grid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby
Bing Crosby
Compass Point
New Guinea
Puzzle Answer Keywords Time of Year Revealed
Answer to Today's Puzzle lists words linked to the season early in the year and includes a script clue. It also covers terms like cuddle, lock opener, story, slayer, bays, lamprey fishermen, daubs, pester, mental capacity, lubricants, large plant, drop of eye fluid, Peer Gynts mother, and honey maker.
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Stuart Symington
Missouri
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Mount
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P.m
Admiral
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Allis Chalee
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Beech Aire
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Boeing Air
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Dow Chem
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Agle P
Elec
Ee Enews
Gen Motors
Oodyear
Gulf Oil
Pdr
P&l
Monsan
Mont Ward
NY Central
Ohio
St Jos
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Wallis
Edward
Kentucky
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Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
General
Athena
Anger
Vegetable
Meadow
India
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