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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1956

Page

8

Eisenhower Proposes Balanced Budget Amid Spending Push

President Eisenhower urged prudence on tax cuts while seeking more appropriations. He submitted a balanced budget for this year and next, estimating surpluses of 230 million and 435 million, with goals to reduce the national debt. Democrats warned against deficits, while Republicans praised the balance and urged cooperation. A farm relief bill proposing an optional income tax deduction for farmers under 10,000 was introduced as counter to farm tax relief.

B. L. Livingstone Washington Eisenhower Congress Sen. George D-Ga Cannon D-Mo House Appropriations Committee Byrd D-Va Senate Finance Committee GOP Martin Massachusetts Sen. Bridges New Hampshire Senate Rep Cooper R-Tenn

Courtroom Heat Wave Triggers Sudden Breaks in LA Courts

In Los Angeles a heat surge hit a building housing 10 superior courts. When judges arrived temperatures neared 120 degrees. Doorknobs and railings scalded, prompting open doors, fans, and frequent recesses for cooling water, as Judge Wallace L. Ware described.

Los Angeles Superior Courts Wallace L. Ware

Major Earthquake Recorded Distant From Pasadena

A strong earthquake, magnitude seven on the Richter scale, was recorded Monday by Caltech seismographs 3,300 miles away in an undetermined direction. Dr. Charles P. Richter said initial readings showed potential major damage if centered near a population.

Pasadena Calif California Institute of Technology Charles P. Richter Caltech

Return to City Life Reassures Suburb Exiles

Hal Boyle notes a growing trend of families abandoning suburbs for the city. Returns cite crowded suburban schools, constant chauffeuring, and dull social life as reasons. Many migrants publish the sentiment that city culture and rest from suburb toil outweigh suburban comforts.

New York

Edward G. Robinson Jr Faces Trial On Drunk Charge

Edward G. Robinson Jr. 22 son of the movie tough guy faced trial in West Los Angeles on a plain drunk charge linked to an alleged punch at a police officer at an airport. He pleaded innocent and demanded a court trial. Judge Leo Freund set trial for February 29 and kept bail at 20 dollars.

Los Angeles Edward G. Robinson Jr Tough Guy Young Robinson West Leo Freund Robinson

Oil field drilling report from multiple Oklahoma sites

Southwest Area Oil Field reports progress at Eldorado Kiowa Mountain View and other sites. Jackson County Jones at 2,970 feet. Halsted at 3,541 to 3,575 feet with mud. Tillman County several tests with saltwater recovery. Zephyr Fry location for 5,500 foot test. Roby at 3,100 feet. Kizziar waiting on orders at 5,053 feet. Sentinel Field Gulf Crawford at 4,711 feet. E. J. Athens Crane drilling at 5,405 feet.

Jackson County Dick Wegener Jones Eldorado Kiowa County Carter Oil Halsted Mountain View Tillman County Roy Hoffman Shirley Thompson Wright Nene Red Davidson Pool Phillips Petroleum Roby Plane County Mack Oil Ing Zephyr Drilling Mitchell Hollister Sentinel Field Gulf Oil Crawford Washita County Comanche County E. J. Athens Crane North Fort Sill

Bailey Acquitted Of Fraud Charge

Tulsa County commissioner Claude Bailey, a six term official, was acquitted of conspiring to defraud the county by buying merchandise with public funds. The jury delivered the verdict after a six day trial. State witness Ben Angel, 82, pleaded guilty to the indictment and awaits sentencing. Bailey's lawyer called the case a damning scheme by opponents to remove the lone Republican on the board.

Tulsa Okla Claude W. Bailey Bailey Ben Angel Angel Frank Hickman Board of Commissioners

Dancers To Present National Assembly Program

The Galati's folk dancers will perform in two assemblies Thursday at the Junior High auditorium at 9 30 a.m. and at the LHS fieldhouse at 11 a.m. Sponsored by the National School Assemblies the event aims to bring an educational program to students.

LHS

City sued as tree falls in Echo Park court action

Two men playing gin rummy in Echo Park allege negligent city maintenance after a eucalyptus fell on them. Albert Sirvin and Salvatore Guerrero seek 150000 in damages, saying the tree rotted at the roots and caused the injury.

Los Angeles Echo Park Albert Sirvin Salvatore Guerrero

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