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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1957

Page

8

Senators To Take Up Russell Payne Dispute Monday

Oklahoma City report on Senate Privileges and Elections Committee hearings over the Wagoner County Russell Payne special election contest. Key figures John W Russell Jr Fred Green and Gary involved as witnesses and attorneys. Absent or challenged ballots and state emergency relief checks feature in the dispute with seating and certification arguments. The committee will decide whether Russell or Payne is seated, pending full Senate action.

Oklahoma City Senate Io Wagener Okmi Coun Fen Tom He Pe John W. Russell Jn Chen Pitylord Okmulser Fred Green Latlisaw Cowden Green Russell Payne Pitchford Supreme Court Wagoner County

Rabies Suspected in Oklahoma Cow Incident

A cow on a farm near Prye One chased livestock, and officials say rabies was suspected after the animal showed definite signs. The head was removed for testing at the Oklahoma City State Health department. initial tests were negative, but subsequent tests indicated possible positives. The farmer, Woesner, reported recent skunk encounters and noted precautions. Milk from the cow was not being used.

Soae Health State Health Department of Oklahoma City Beala Woesnes Shaw Woesner

Jet Noise Boosts Service Deafness

An article reports jet aircraft noise increasing deafness among service personnel, with VA data showing 59.3 million pounds yearly paid to 94,233 veterans for hearing ailments. VA notes cases may be linked to jet noise, while Air Force research seeks solutions as civilian exposure grows. White pelicans are mentioned with a large wingspan.

Washington FP Veterans Administration Air Force

Gas chamber death penalty across multiple states

Murder is punishable by death in Arizona California Colorado Missouri Nevada North Carolina Oregon and Wyoming under new or existing statutes. The broad application spans several jurisdictions with capital punishment for first degree murder under varying legal standards.

Arizona California Colorado Missouri Nevada North Carolina Oregon Wyoming

Convicts Riot At Breakfast At Bexar County Jail

Eighty inmates rioted at the Bexar County jail in San Antonio after being refused hot cakes for breakfast. They shattered ten windows and about 25 light bulbs before Sheriff Owen W. Kilday armed himself and forced the men back to their cells. Prisoners hurled spoons trays and dishes as they demanded hot rolls and sweet rolls. Guard Gilbert Valdez and Augustine Leal reported the jailbreak was sparked by denied requests. Leal tried to intervene but failed. Ten deputies and several city officers assisted in quelling the disturbance.

San Antonio Tex Bexar County Owen W. Kilday Viciers Gilbert Valdez Valdez Augustine Leal Leal Kilklay

Military Bases Allowed 3 Fund Drives Per Year

A White House directive allows three fundraising periods per year in federal establishments including some military bases. March will host Red Cross drives, fall for Community Chest or United Fund, and a six week period starting January 1 for health agencies not in United Fund. Ships through the Suez canal delivered 76 million pounds of tea and 16 million pounds of black pepper from the Orient to the United States.

Washington White House Red Cross Fund Community Chest United Fund Suez Canal United States

Bank Asset Ledger Summary From OCR Fragment

Fragmentary financial note lists Cash and Due from Banks United States Bonds stock in Federal Reserve Bank Loans furniture and fixtures overdrafts. The text appears as an incomplete balance sheet line with items unclear and no totals or dates.

United States Federal Reserve Bank United States Bonds

Hungary miners press Russia exit after curfew shift

Rebels in Hungary renew demand for immediate withdrawal of Soviet armed forces from the country and for restoration of coal production at key Tatabanya mines, with workers signaling readiness to resume work amid curfew.

Litngaiey Miranesadar Sys Budapest Vienna Tatabanya Cnvirts

World shifts to Macmillan as prime minister in Britain

United Press reports moving into Downing Street will be simple for Florold Macmillan who has lived at No 11 while serving as chancellor of the exchequer. Detroiter Mrs Mary Barry placed on probation for a new party line assault linked to a telephone misunderstanding. Earl Franks, 25, Vincentown, charged with disorderly conduct after quarrel with girlfriend, throwing a brick, and a 13 mile high speed chase ending in a car rollover. Soviet Russia annexed Lithuania, a republic of 2,879,070 in 194d.

United Press London Downing Street Florold Macmillan Macmlan No. 11 Detroit Mary& Barry Mount Holly N. J Earl Franks Vincentown

Auto Insurance Rate Hike Delayed In Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Insurance Board delays decision on automobile damage rate hike. A 15 day wait follows filing as law requires. Hearing set. National Automobile Underwriters Association seeks a 25.8 percent average rise in comprehensive rates for private motorists. Collision rates unchanged. commercial rates may drop 13 percent. Resolution introduced by Rep. Robert Cun?

Oklahoma City Sae Insurance Board Jim National Automobile Underwriters Association of Chicago Fay Robert O. Cun

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