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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1957

Page

3

State Farmers To Accompany Chief On Tour

Oklahoma officials say two or three dirt farmers will join President Eisenhower on a Woodward Oklahoma drought inspection tour on January 14. Gov. Raymond Gary coordinated with Taft Benson and other officials for the ride, plane arrangements, and on site briefings with local farmers and university staff.

Oklahoma City Eisenhower Oklahoma Woodward Raymond Gary Keith Kenneth Scott Washington Save Angel Columbine San Angelo Tex Ahrive Agriculture Ser Éra Taft Benson Fred Seaton Scott Commotcr Department U.S. Weather Bureau Gary Ar Angemens Okta- A&m Colles Oliver S. William Errol Hunter White House Farnsing

Wagoner Okmulgee Senate dispute reaches district court

In Oklahoma City a court hearing opens on a challenge to certify Jonn Russell Jr. as the legal nominee for the Wagoner Okmulgee district seat. Tom Payne Jr. seeks intervention claiming he was elected in the December 22 special election. The case could stretch until the Senate convenes next week, with both men planning to seek a Senate ruling on qualifications. Russell's certification followed Supreme Court rulings on absentee ballots related to the July 24 runoff. Payne, the sole Democrat candidate in the special, beat GOPer Glen Horner by about four to one margins, but the county election board remains blocked by a restraining order.

Oklahoma City Senate Wagoner Okmulgee Juidge A. P. van Meter Jonn W Russell Jr State Election Board Tom Payne Jr. Payne Ale Leges Raymond Gary District Court State Senate Russell Election Board Supreme Court Panoff Payne Glen Horner

Boys Skate on Roof in Elizabeth Incident

Police spotted four boys skating on the roof of an office building in Elizabeth New Jersey They had climbed a tree to the top of the New Jersey Bell Telephone Building where an inch thick ice lay on the roof They climbed down before officers reached the roof but were caught in a nearby garage and turned over to juvenile aid authorities

Elizabeth N. J New Jersey Bell Telephone Police Juvenile Aid Bureau

U N Committee Reopens Korea Problem At United Nations

The General Assembly Political Committee again deliberates the Korea issue with emphasis on continuing the armistice and a political settlement. Debate centers on timing for discussion with the United States seeking next week to address disarmament and Cyprus while India and Soviet bloc push their own agenda.

Bruce W. Minn United Press United Nations No.uf Assemly Asin K Korea Soviet Union India United States Aly

Revamped Cow Feature Added to Los Angeles County Seal

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a revised seal design after an artist’s second attempt. The emblem depicts Cere the earth goddess, a plump cow, a fish, a Spanish galleon, engineers’ instruments, and a wood bowl.

Los Angeles County of Board of Supervisors Cere Lord Sheets County Act Institute Sheets

Quake Shakes Tokyo Tongues of Tremor Felt

An earthquake struck Tokyo today causing tremors across buildings in the central district. The event disrupted daily activity and prompted officials to caution residents as it rattled multiple neighborhoods.

Tokyo Deviators

Columnist Really A Heel In New Movie

Hollywood columnists are examined through Burt Lancaster as a self serving writer in a cameo like role. The film portrays a columnist who would knife anyone for a story while Lancaster defends ethical writers and notes his own press relations.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Burt Lancaster Jesse Lancaster Beverly Hills Lancaster Lancaster Paol

Idle Teacher Fired After 17 Months

DETROIT A Hazel Park School Board fired 51 year old Miss Marveta Hine after 17 months of full pay for signing in daily at the superintendent's office. Spokesmen cited questioned fitness and noted her job protection by the State Torture Commission. She planned to test the dismissal before the commission.

Detroit Hazel Park Marveta Hine

Canal Salvage Work Speeds in Suez Clearance Effort

Divers and crews accelerate salvage at Ferdan bridge and Sunken Ak as German teams assist. Energie and Ausdauer stand by to lift cut sections while Egyptian authorities move tug Atlas. Wheeler says canal could reopen to oil tankers by March and to larger ships by May. British hostage Lt Anthony Moorehouse body handed to Swedish unit in Port Said.

Port Said Egypt Suez Canal Ferdan Bridge Energie Ausdauer Middle East M Wahmoud Yunis Suez Canal Authority Tat Raymond A. Wheeler U. N Suez Iuly Egyptian Canal Authority Atlas Wheeler Anthony Moorehouse Moorehouse

Saltonstall Named GOP Senate Conference Chief Prospect

Washington reports Sen. Saltonstall of Massachusetts is seen as possible chairman of the Conference of Republican Senators, while Sen. Dirksen may succeed him as minority whip. Party leaders plan to reelect Sen. Knowland as minority leader and Sen. Bridges as head of the Policy Committee. Democrats expected to reelect Sen. Lyndon Johnson and name Sen. Mansfield as assistant leader, replacing Sen. Clements after his defeat.

Washington T Sen Saltonstall R-Mass Madeer Dirksen Knowland California Sen. Bridges New Hampshire

Fire threat from leaking fuel tank prompts evacuation

At the Dike Conshohocken Charles C. Hansell crouched beside his basement fuel tank for a half hour with a finger plugging a leak to stop inflaming liquid. About 3 gallons flooded his cellar near the heating unit. Hansell, his wife, and children fled to a neighbor while repairmen were summoned.

Conshohocken Palm Charles C. Hansell Hansell

Bluffing Bandit Wins His Hand

Flint police sought a man who bluffed his way to a win at the Flint Pinochle Club then announced a robbery. He walked to the cash register, took 60 dollars and fled as Joan Morgan and others stood in shock. Morgan said the suspect claimed to have a gun but had only an empty hand.

Flint, Mich Flint Joan Morgan Jin Morgan

Berlin Dispatch Reports Soviet Bloc Coup Probe

A fragmented East Berlin brief notes West Berlin and East Germany events as Pieck’s health and stroke are mentioned alongside Germany’s political tension. It references President Wilhelm Pieck and a birthday with unclear context amid Cold War reporting.

Lawton East Berlin Berlin Eastein Pieck Ak Germany Wilhelm

Gals to Set Own Hours in Part Time Jobs

Oregon Civil Service Commission in Portland announces recruitment of housewives for part time clerical work. Women may set their own hours within limits, according to John Martin, manager of the Portland office.

Portland Ore Oregon Civil Service Commission John Martin Commission

Parliament of Ireland convenes at Leinster House in Dublin

The Parliament of Ireland meets in Dublin at Leinster House. Members gather to discuss legislative business in the capital, with sessions focused on pending bills and parliamentary procedure in the historic building.

The Parliament of Ireland Dublin Leinster House

Colonaid: new laxative claims relief for constipation overnight

An advertisement promotes Colonaid as a bulk laxative that remoistens dry waste and stretches the colon to trigger the urge to purge. It claims safety for pregnancy and superiority to older laxatives, offering a 60 tablet package for 98 cents.

Colonaid

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