Private Suspect Tied to Syrup Vandalism at Fort Sill
Fort Sill private is named a suspect in a malicious mischief case after syrup poured in the crankcase halted Sgt. Kenneth Ives’s car. Ives listed a $194.62 repair bill and said the private vowed retaliation after a rank bust. Other incidents include a plate glass window break at Frank’s Cleaners and thefts from a garage, car hubcap, and a house drawer stash of $15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
Sctim
Kenneth Ives
Ives
Frank Burt
Frank
Hospital Births and Admissions List From Lawton News
Hospital news item lists births at various Oklahoma locations with times and weights, plus admissions and discharges. Names include Fine Anderson Faxon and Vincent Callaway families, along with patients in multiple towns, hospitals and addresses.
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Fine Anderson
Faxon
Vincent Callaway
Shoemaker Honored as Top Oklahoma Education Administrator
Shoemaker, a life member of the National Education Association, serves with several state agencies and civic groups. He holds degrees from Southwestern State College, the University of Oklahoma, and studied at Colorado. Recognized as a top education administrator, he was complimented by board members for his work as superintendent. Principals for the 1956 57 term are typically elected in February with the rest of the faculty named in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central] Association
Oklahoma Commission For Teacher Education
Association For Childhood Education
Oklahoma Television Authority
Shoemaker
National Educational Association
Southwestern State College
Weatherford
University of Oklahoma
University of Colorado
Lawton Kiwanis Club
American Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Centenary Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Lawton to land $19.65 million industrial deal move
The council fast tracked a land transaction tied to Town and Country Manufacturing Co. The city may receive five cents per square foot within two years if the option is exercised, or Greater Lawton Inc will buy the tracks in 24 to 36 equal monthly payments. The project totals $19,654,400 with two tracts valued at $12,254.40 and $7,400. Mayor Ellsworth hailed it as the start of an industrial boom, urging local business leaders to back the campaign. B. K. Fowler leads stock sales with 18 shares. David Sprague named publicity chairman for LID. Twenty-five attended the breakfast report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Industrial Development Committee
Greater Lawton, Inc
Fort Worth Manufacturing Company
Town and Country Manufacturing Co
Lawton
Ellsworth
B. K. Fowler
David Sprague
LID
Missiles and the Soviet Threat Highlighted by Jackson
Jackson told reporters that the Russians may already possess a ballistic missile of about 1 500 miles range, a short range weapon capable of neutralizing NATO forces and most SAC bases, and a full range missile with 5 000 miles range in 30 minutes with an H-bomb warhead. He said U S development of a full range missile is about five years away despite recent advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Europe
Strategic Air Command
Jackson
U.S
Funeral Rites for John Wesley Peace in Fletcher
John Wesley Peace 89 died Tuesday at his nurse's home after long illness. Born October 4 1866 in Alabama he lived in the community 15 years. A retired Santa Fe railroad foreman he married Alice Meadows in 1886 at Longview Texas. Survivors include four daughters three sons a brother and many grandchildren. Services Thursday 230 pm in the Methodist church with Masonic graveside rites at Fletcher cemetery. Dalton Funeral home in charge.
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Fletcher
John Wesley Peace
Ola King
Alabama
Santa Fe
Alice Meadows
Longview
Tex
Peace
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
R. P. Constant
J. M. Cost
Riverside
Calif
B. F. Davis
Guymon
W. F. Johnson
Santa Rosa
N. M
A.E. Peace
J. S. Peace
Siloam Springs
Ark
R. F. Peace
Pacific Grove
J. B. Peace
Charles Puckett
Fletcher Cemetery
Dalton Funeral Home
Interior Officials Discuss Land Purchase and Ft Sill Fortification
Secretary of the Interior McKay opposed transferring title to over 10 000 acres of wildlife refuge lands to the Army. Wickersham and Senators Kerr and Monroney sought a conference with Army Secretary Brucker to discuss the refuge situation and the potential for increased military strength at Ft. Sill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay
Army
Mountain Park FFA Boys Enter Soil Conservation Contest
Snyder special report: Mountain Park FFA members voted to enter the Soil Conservation contest sponsored by the Soil Conservation districts and the state FFA. The contest runs from January 1 through June 6 as a new project to boost member involvement in conservation activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Park
FFA
City council approves channel plan and utility work
Council agreed to build a channel about 800 feet east of a proposed site after land cuts of 14 feet. Rainfall projections show 1,130 acre feet would drain to Lake Thomas, with 770 stored and 360 sent toward Lawtonka via concrete pipe and tile. Fire Chief Harris Hancock announced W. D. Barnes’s resignation effective January 1. The panel also authorized water line inspection for O R Smart and repairs to Fort Sill water meters. Remodeling progress for a municipal courtroom basement was reviewed with an estimated $300 for finishing work.
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Smith
Lake Thomas
Deer Creek
Lawtonka
W. D. Barnes
Harris Hancock
Water Committee
O. R. Smart
Douglas
Jess McMillan
E. C. Parks
Council
Mobile Homes
Muskogee
McMillan
Fort Sill
E. W. Kirkpatrick
Chamber elects new officers and directors at Lawton forum
New board members take office today including Jake Witzel, Ted Warkentin, Vernon Howell, Ned Shepler, O. B. Lord, J. C. Kennedy and J. R. Montgomery. Lt. Col. W. A. Campbell serves as Fort Sill's representative. Retiring officers include Glenn, Newt Irwin, and W. F. Wulf. The treasurer role rotates among local banks. Induction and review of the annual report set for Friday at the Hotel Lawtonian. The year’s military, convention activity drew near half a million dollars to Lawton, with the chamber in strong financial health and optimism for 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawtonian
Lawton
Chamber of Commerce
Congress debate over farm policy and school aid begins
Congress eyes farm policy as Eisenhower prepares a broad State of the Union. Sen. Aiken cites expected weekend completion of administration farm plans and a possible early message to Capitol Hill. Dems push to restore rigid crop supports, while the President may promote flexible supports and a soil bank. A school construction push with 400 million dollars yearly is floated, amid anti segregation moves and tax considerations. Foreign policy faces over money for aid as lawmakers clash on strategy and spending.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Sen
Aiken
R-Vi
Senate Agriculture Committee
Capitol Hill
Dem
Democratic-controlled
Agriculture Committee
Sen. Sparkman
D-Ala
Bridges
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
White House
GOP
Knowland
California
Women’s Press Club
House
Rayburn
D-Tex
House Education Committee
Russell
D-Ga
State Department
H. Alexander Smith
Secretary of
State Dulles
Driver Vision Obscured In Nearly One Eighth Fatal Crashes
A study finds that in about 12 percent of deadly traffic accidents the driver’s view was blocked. Researchers analyzed crash reports noting reduced visibility from rain glare or objects obscuring the windshield. Authorities urge improved road safety and vehicle equipment to mitigate vision hazards.
Woman Denies Fraud Charge In Gasoline Heist Case
A 30 year old woman, Mrs. Vencil Bobard, pleaded innocent to petty larceny by fraud before Peace Justice Marvin E. Cameron. Trial set for January 13 at 10 a.m. The charge arises from alleged theft of 15.4 gallons of gasoline valued at 4.10 dollars from Roy Mann service station. The defendant purportedly offered a credit card number and promised to return with payment, then did not return. Named witness and accuser: Calvin Farmer, Roy Mann service station employee. County Attorney Manville Redman filed the complaint.
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Peace
Marvin E. Cameron
Vencil Bobard
Geronimo
Manville Redman
Calvin Farmer
Roy Mann
S. 11Th
Farmer
Redman
You Cant Buy Back Your Chastity Insight
A Hopkins Syndicate piece argues against mob psychology in advertising and teen coercion. It cites positive cases from editor William C. Lengel and warns that most teens resist pressure to smoke, drink, or engage in sexual activity. It promises a follow up tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William C. Lengel
True Confessions
New York ‘Herald- Tribune
Chicago
Army land dispute hearings begin as public lands questioned
McKAY expects another meeting to seek a compromise on the land issue while the House Interior committee opens hearings on withdrawals of public land by the Defense Department. Deputy Asst. Secretary of Defense Frank M. Ewing leads the session outlining the department’s stance, with Army officials Chest er R. Davis and Brig. Gen. Keith R. Barner scheduled to testify on Fort Sill land requests tomorrow.
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McKay
House Interior Committee
Defense Department
Asst
Secretary of Defense
Frank M. Ewing
Department
Army
Fort Sill
Chester R. Davis
Keith R. Barner
Four Tons of Coal Needed per Ton of Acetylene
A historical note states that producing one ton of acetylene requires four tons of coal, reflecting the energy and material inputs of early chemical manufacturing processes.
Lawton school board approves major expansion plan
The board endorsed a new Central Junior High and Roosevelt elementary project with a steam heating plant and multiple facilities including a 400 seat cafe, auditorium, gymnasiums, libraries, science labs, and art and speech rooms. They also buy two portable classrooms, bid fencing for the new warehouse, and plan plans for Roosevelt. Resignations and music staff changes were approved. the district highlighted improvements and state aid projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton High School
Central Junior High
Acme Fence Co
A&a Fence Co
Grover Cleveland
Mike Brandon
Shoemaker
Taft
Roosevelt
Noftiger and
Lawrence
Candidacy Announcement From Cotton Comanche County Judge
World War I veteran and former district judge from Cotton and Comanche counties announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Congress in this district. He criticizes Victor Wickersham's tenure, pledges full-time service, and outlines plans on water, farm prices, defense, pensions, and district projects while urging honest campaigning and truth.
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Granbury
Tex
Cotton
Comanche
Cotton County
Lawton
Congress
Oklahoma
Victor Wickersham
Wickersham
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Linda Conley
Washington
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Pauline Mcllhaney
Ola Gibbs
Willie Martinez
Cornell
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Donald Eckiwandah
Emma Tahmahkera
Indiahoma
Mary Francis Williams
Oklahoma City
Vernice Tahchawwickah
Jane Hendrix
Leona Kingfisher
Apache
Yvonne Wahahrockah
de Beavers
Daniel Moore
Lloyd. Randolph
Carnegie
John W. Peace
Clarence Alexander
C Avenue
The
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
C Ave
Stuart Cleaners
Frank Stuart
John Melencamp
Mgr
Henry Weddle
Justin Kuntz
County Excise Board
LHS
Vita Arndt
Swinney and
Blanche Crane
Jefferson School
Mary Ida Davis
Jefferson
Trela Hodges
Ennis Oliver
Duncan
Nell Hayes
Central State College Music
Hershel Melton
Lawton Public School
Morris
Blaine, Caddo
Ellis, Grady
Kingfisher
Victor
W. C. Bonnell
KEY Termite & Pest Control CO
M & D Finance CO
E Ave
Entels Insurance
D Avenue
Keiharo
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Orie
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