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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1956

Page

6

Thefts Across City Reported By Police

A long list of thefts kept city detectives busy with cases ranging from a 1949 Ford drive shaft and universal joint removal to an M 1 rifle taken from the post around December 29. Victims include Ralph Collier and several residents on N 31st E, Washington and Columbia. A stamp machine, tools, clothing, appliances and a yellow gold wrist watch were stolen, with other burglaries noted at a service station and an unused laundry building. The stamp machine was recovered and returned to the owner.

Ralph Collier L. R. Holbert Mary Cranfill John Cummings Washington Dave Anderson E. Columbia Charles Lupi Dan Andrews Columbia S. 11Th Herman Young Geronimo R. O. Campbell Lawton Public Service H. Y. Ferguson S. 23Rd Place U.S

Ex-Los Angeles Mayor Reveals Secret Marriage

Former Los Angeles mayor Frank L. Shaw 79 unveils his marriage to Dortha Sheehan Shaw 25 as they return from a third honeymoon in South America. Shaw, mayor 1933 to 1938, notes his late wife Cora died in 1951. The couple says age difference means little to them.

Los Angeles Frank L. Shaw Wilmington Dortha Sheehan Shaw Hawaii Europe Shaw Cora

Honey bee classified as unique domestic insect

A historic classification states the honey bee is the sole insect regarded as domestic. This distinction underscores its unique status among species kept by humans for multiple purposes.

Charges Filed After Robbery at Raglin Cafe

Raglin reports theft of 67 dollars and a pistol, then a assault at his cafe led to charges against Mr and Mrs Griffin. They were arrested at the courthouse and pled not guilty while to contact attorney, with Raglin demanding return of funds and payment of court costs as condition to drop charges.

Raglin Griffins Marvin E. Cameron Ozman Griffin

Taylor Orders Weekly Army Officer Exercise Regimen

General Maxwell D. Taylor directed all Army officers to begin a weekly physical fitness program, mandating a half day away from duties for exercise excluding Sundays and holidays. Officers must report colleagues' physical unfitness to their commanders to start remedial procedures.

Gen. Taylor Washington Maxwell D. Taylor Army Taylor

Cub Pack 73 Plans Monthly Scout Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 73 of Jefferson School will hold a regular monthly meeting at 7 30 p m Friday January 20 in the school auditorium An earlier notice had listed Friday January 13 by error

Pack Jefferson School

When Should Children Stay Alone and Sitter Guidelines

A Family Life Institute pamphlet urges careful screening of sitters. It covers health, experience, and preparation, along with parental instructions and safety practices. It stresses keeping children safe and happy, and offers a free course pamphlet upon request to Norman Oklahoma.

Family Life Institute University of Oklahoma, Norman T.B National Safety Council The North Campus Norman Oklahoma

Weather Plays Pranks While Bringing Rain

Weather chaos from frost to fire hits the South and Florida. Crop losses in Florida amount to 25 million dollars as cold bites the Great Plains. Seven children die in southern fires while drought threatens crops and prices rise for tomatoes and beans.

United Press St. Louis Florida

Eden reassures Conservatives on canal evacuation pace

Prime Minister Eden's move calms critics as Britain considers slowing Suez evacuation. More than 65 percent of the 80,000-man garrison has moved out under the Suez pact, with 75 percent due by February 19 and 20,000 remaining until June 19. Informants say the government may revert to the original schedule amid regional unrest. Airborne deployment to Cyprus signals concern over anti-British riots in Jordan.

Cyprus Eden

U S Asked To Run Grant's Tomb

The Grant Monument Association asks the federal government to assume maintenance of Grant's Tomb on Riverside Drive. The nonprofit owns the title, while New York City has funded upkeep. The group seeks federal funds amid ongoing worries over sufficiency, though it praises the city for past cooperation.

New York Grant Grant Monument Assn Riverside Drive New York City

Sixty six burned to death in coastal ship disaster

In Korea, sixty six passengers perished when a kerosene lamp ignited a third class cabin aboard a 130 ton ship docked at Samchonpo. Cabin boy Park Chong Chul and captain Kim Han Suk were arrested for negligence. Eighteen injured. ship carried 127 passengers. Fire lasted three hours and destroyed most of the vessel.

Seoul Park Chong Chul Kim Han Suk Samchonpo Pusan Korea South Korea

Dinges Named Gen Bird Aide and Track Record Holder

Lt Edward A Dinges, aide to Brig Gen John F Bird since March, has served at three stations, participated in Gyroscope moves, and holds a half mile track record from West Point with a 1 52 5 time. He set a 1500 meter indoor record in USAREUR and earned 1953 USMA graduation before OBC at Fort Bliss.

Edward A. Dinges John F. Bird Dinges Europe Bird Germany Fort Riley Kan United States Military Academy Fort Bliss Tex 33Rd Field Artillery Point Usareur

Explosions Hit Downtown Nicosia After Rioting

Three explosions rocked central Nicosia on Wednesday night concluding a day of Greek Turkish clashes triggered by the murder of a Turkish police sergeant. Police said clashes persisted as authorities aimed to restore order in the divided capital.

Nicosia Cyprus

Detroit Newspaper Strike Near End Likely Monday

Detroit's three metropolitan dailies the Free Press News and Times may resume publication by Monday as the striking unions report they will likely accept management's latest contract proposals. Wages rise to 3.75 weekly on a 12 month term with a possible renewal option and a further 2.75 increase. publisher talks also cover photoengravers teamsters and Guild members, with wage and jurisdiction issues central to talks. The strike began December 1 with 116 stereotypers leaving, and the papers employ 4,600 workers serving 3 million residents with about 1.3 million daily readers.

Detroit Monday Rose Photoengravers Teamsters Newspaper Guild Free Press Detroit Times-Guild Free Press and Times News

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