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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1956
Page
5
Washington Press Secretary Hagerty explains turning down 75 applications to attend Eisenhower's news conference due to space limits. General Twining asserts U.S. striking power deters Russian attack. Admiral Burke notes post initial blows, U S naval mobility may determine future action.
Hollywood comedian Red Skelton comments on a possible Soviet invitation to Russia, calling the invitation brave but noting the trip would change things if he goes. In Chicago, UN undersecretary Ralph Bunche denounces white bigots who smear civil rights supporters as Communists, saying such smears aid Communist aims but won’t deter Negro rights activism.
In Florence South Carolina railroad station incident Negro leader Clarence Mitchell faced no charges after he refused to use a back entrance. Mitchell said he hopes this marks the end of segregation in Florence.
Abe McGregor Goff of the Post Office Department urges the public to discourage unordered merchandise by refusing to buy it or return it. He says, personally, he throws such items into the waste basket.
Senator An drew F Schoeppel refused to concede the odds tilt against Republicans in the 1956 Senate contest. He heads the Senate Republican Campaign committee after being elected by GOP colleagues. He noted unrest in agriculture areas but felt farmers remain realistic. The Senate party lineup stands 48 Democrats 47 Republicans and one vacancy from Sen Kilgore’s death.
Willie Ingram a 53 year old theater janitor who lost his right arm in 1942 buys a secondhand mechanical arm for 22.50 after a 3 down payment at a Dallas pawnshop. He says the arm fits well and just needs minor adjustment.
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