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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1957

Page

13

U N uneasy over Israel slow retreat from Sinai

United Nations officials voiced concern over Israel delaying the withdrawal from Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula with a target of January 21 for most troops and Sharm el Sheikh kept as leverage. Asian African nations urged sanctions until Israel withdraws behind the 19 armistice line. Israel insisted Gaza remains under blockade and refused full pullback. U S representatives urged prompt withdrawal while pursuing talks with Israel and Egypt.

Tom Hoge United Nations N.Y Uneasia Israel Egypt Egypts Sinai Peninsula Sharm el Sheikh Red Sea Gulf of Aqa Dag Hammarskjold Sharia el Sheikh Gulf of Aqaba

70 Per Cent Of Tax Paid In 1956 Collection

County Treasurer Kal aah Waid reported that more than 70 percent of the 1956 ad valorem tax has been paid through August 1, totaling 1122.70 for 916.8 to be paid. An additional 81,014.8 percent was paid in on intangible properties. Taxes are due by April 1, with the first half due January 1.

Kal Aah Waid Waid Miss Waid

Italian Reds Admit Membership Down

Italy's Communist Party acknowledges its membership is more than a third lower than a year ago. Giorgio Amendola told the Central Committee he sent 1,449,000 new membership cards, vs 2,300,000 claimed last year. Card pickup may reduce final numbers. He blamed the drop on Kremlin deStalinizaton coverage and events in Poland and Hungary.

Rome Italy Communist Party Giorgio Amendola Central Committee Amendola Kremlin Poland Hungary

Great Uncle Of Queen Dies At Kensington Palace

The Earl of Athlone died today at Kensington Palace aged 82 after long illness. He was a younger brother of the late Queen Mary and a former Prince of Teck born in 181d. He served Britain in three wars and was governor general of Canada from 1940 to 1946. Survivors include his wife Princess Alice and daughter Lady May Abel Smith.

London Earl of Britain Lor Athlone Canada Princess Alice Duke of Albany Queen Victoria May Abel Smith Onesan Andanniher

Three Promoted In Guard Unit

Three enlisted men were promoted in Company A of the 700th Ordnance Battalion, 45th National Guard division, announced by Captain Billy P. Galyon. Promoted was Jimmy A. Branstetter to Sp5, John R. Andrews to Sp4, and Charles J. Westfall to Sp3. George L. Mouns remains an enlisted man. Training focused on military courtesy and customs led by instructors Ernie L. Coffman and Jerry V. L. Wilson.

Co. A Ord 45Th National Guard Billy P. Galyon Jimmy A. Branstetter Garfield John R. Andrews Euclid Charlies J. Westfall George L. Mouns Jefferson Galyon Ernie L. Coffman Jerry V. L. Wilson

Dennis Will Lead Gospel Meetings at Tipton Church

Wilburn Dennis of Littlefield Texas, who pastored the Tipton Church of Christ from 194? to 1948, serves as evangelist for a gospel series this week with 10 am and 7 30 pm weekday services and regular Sunday services. A Mauldin of Oklahoma City is song leader for the series. Public is invited.

Tipton Wilburn Dennis Littlefield Tex

Lawton Scout Jamboree Trip Plans Announced

Lawton area Bay Scouts prepare to attend the Fourth National Jamboree at Valley Forge Pa July 12 18 led by Tex McCoy with 73 Scouts and leaders. They may visit Philadelphia Niagara Falls Detroit en route with a $245 trip cost and a $63 down payment required for applications.

Lawton Area Valley Forge Washington, D.C Niagara Falls Detroit Tex McCoy Lawton Philadelphia McCoy Black Beaver Lawter Chickasha Oklahoma City Mon Mich

Hearing On Gin Shutdown Delayed

Walter staff reports a hearing on whether Walters gin operators may cease operation has been postponed to an indefinite date. The Chickasha Cotton Oil Company filed to stop processing due to low cotton volume, prompting protests from farmers, Lions and Rotary clubs, and the Chamber of Commerce. The gin processed 115 bales last fall. manager J. L. Snyder said no future date is set.

Walters State Corporation Oklahoma City Chickasha Cotton Oil Company Lions and Rotary Clubs Chamber of Commerce J. L. Snyder Snyder

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