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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1957

Page

9

Financial Study Group Not New Idea For Ike

James Marlow analyzes Ike's call for a special commission to study the U S financial system. He notes broad support but differing views on how to organize coordination of government credit agencies, the balance of Federal Reserve independence, and the mix of state and federal banks.

Ike James Marlow Associated Press Washington Eisenhower Congress Senate Banking Committee America Sone Federal Reserve Board Neembe Isenhower

Bulgaria reports anti red riots in Sofia and Plovdiv

Vienna based dispatch cites large anti communist demonstrations in Bulgaria. Travelers report clashes in Plovdiv with tanks, 20 injured, while Dimitrovgrad also saw anti communist protests. Bulgarian papers recount Western radio influence and stern warnings against fascist restoration.

Franz Cyrus United Press Vienna Bulgaria Sofia Plovdiv Kavcers Dimitrovprad Ska Frawd3 Dimitrovgrad Hungary Owr

Ardmore Boy Killed When Hit By Auto

A one year old Ardmore boy, son of Mr and Mrs Larry M Simpson of the Ardmore Air Force Base, was struck and killed by a car driven by A1C Floyd L Simpson on a road to the base. Patrolman Williams said the child crossed toward a mailbox and the driver did not see him in time to stop.

Associated Press John Martin Simpson Ardmore Oklahoma Floyd L. Simpson Ardmore Air Force Base Chuck Williams M. Set Larry M. Simpson

Sooner delegates take wait and see stance on Ike address

Oklahoma lawmakers from the congressional delegation adopted a wait and see attitude toward President Eisenhower's State of the Union speech. They praised some general points but criticized the lack of specific recommendations and details on power projects and farm relief.

Washington Burea Jan Oklatume Eisenhower Robert S. Kerr U.S Oriti Mike Moroney Luer Eenhe Seid Page Belcher Enit Une Bob Essmondsen Muskogee Edmondson Carl Albert Ole- Alester Tom Steed Shawnee Congress John Jarman Oklahoma City Morris

Integration Chief Keeps Dignity Humor In Jail

The Rev William Tolmes Barde ws 61 year old pastor of Ate luinca Wheat Erveet Baptist s Church led a prayer meeting then rode to jail with four other ministers after being charged with violating segregation laws over a bus ride. He posted $1,000 bond with King Sr. and spoke of the forward march of freedom noting no bus segregation on this ride.

Tom Cihasid Atlanta William Tolmes Bardews Ateluinca Wheat Erveet Baptists Church Nfo Martin Luther King Sr Montgomery Georgia Borders Northwestern University Mahatma Gandhi Macon Baserment Howard Baugh Barders Ife J. L. Maselev Negra Atty A. T. Walder King South

Quake Like Blast Cause Found in Valley Vineyard

Residents of a San Joaquin Valley city learned the cause of a quake like blast on December 24. Gary Vann, 20, jailed on burglary charges in Calaveras County, told officers he set off 40 sticks of stolen dynamite in a vineyard nearby saying he wanted to get rid of it.

Code Calif. Uy San Joaquin Valley Fnally Gary Vann Calaveras County Here

Oklahoma Lakes Welcome Record 16 Million Visitors in 1956

Col. John Brister reports nine man made lakes in Oklahoma drew 16,158,400 visitors in 1956, surpassing 1955 and setting national attendance marks at Lake Texoma. Fort Gibson and Lake Tenkiller also saw large gains, with Texoma topping 6.5 million and Texoma’s rise accompanied by rising totals across the state. An unrelated note records Miss Stumer facing a rats feeding complaint after admitting to feeding birds.

Tulsa Uy Oklahoma Teexuma John Brister U. S. Corps of Engineers Lake Texoma Fort Gibson Lake Tenkiller Aris Wister Canton San Rafael Calif Heyburn Marin Mulah Mary Dane

City prepares initial phase of airport project

M Years Ago City officials prepare to launch initial phase of program to build modern airport here. Lawron skies clear after six day siege of snow sleet and cold in one of the worst winter storms in recent years. Rebellion spreads in Mexico as government arrests leaders of Catholic church.

Wichita Mountains Vatican Pius XI Lawron Fuehrer Adolph Hiller France Germany Spain Fort Sill Mexico

Marriage record set Reno Justice of the Peace ties local mark

Justice of the Peace William Beemer married 9 153 couples in Reno in 1956, setting a new local record and possibly a Nevada benchmark. He estimated income from marriage fees at 45 000 dollars.

Reno Justice of the Peace William Beemer Nevada

Cache School Boss Gets New Contract

Cache high school superintendent T. E. Lauderdale receives a five year contract starting next term, the longest in Cache history, with a unanimous vote of confidence from the school board. Lauderdale, in his fourth year, previously led Ninnekah and Washita districts. The small Cache district, North Central accredited, praises from state supervisor W. J. Bonner. Improvements include a tiled cafeteria, intercom, workshop gear, concrete walks, 12 playground units, two gas ranges, two bus chassis, and updated furniture.

Cache T. E. Lauderdale Lauderdale Ninnekah Washita Caddo County Roosevelt North Central W. J. Bonner James Cook Bonner

Gen Bird Named Bank President Fort Sill Bank Elects Bird President

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) John F. Bird elected president of Fort Sill National Bank replacing Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ralph M. Pennell who becomes vice chairman. J F R Montgomery reelected board chairman. Deposits reach a record $5,178,720 as of Dec 31 1956.

John F. Bird Fort Sill National Bank Ralph M. Pennell J. FR. Montgomery Sidney E. Bentley Ernest L. Godwin James F. Biitingham George C. Whitten Edwin Rumbaugh Beverly Hasenbeck Gen. Pennell Gen. Bird Upo Montgomery

Hughes unannounced air-to-air missile prototype

Hughes Aircraft Co unveils a new air-to-air guided missile designed for jet interceptors. The weapon supposedly out maneuvers enemy aircraft, flies at supersonic speeds, and operates at altitudes beyond typical interceptors.

Culver City Calif Hughes Aircraft Co SiLys

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