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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1957

Page

16

Union Charged With Protecting Labor Rackets

Washington hearing reveals fear among a court stenographer and local union workers as the Senate subcommittee probes Teamsters ties to alleged labor racketeering. Testimony highlights include threats to witnesses, cashing checks for organizers, and comments about Victor Riesel’s acid attack. Local 227 of Allied Industrial Workers of America features in the testimony with statements from former staff and associates.

Norman Walker Washington Great Teamsters Union Jar Aus Einar Sohn Ligentifiic Unios Senate Waite Teamsters Bock Mohn Charman McClelan D-Ark Geraldine Taylor Bayonne Allied Industral Workers of America Passibe Victor Riesel Taylor Riesel Mari Kavat Brookhyn Johnny (Dio) Dioguardi

Hungary Sees Severe Food Shortage and Unemployment

A UN mission report from Budapest dated January 4 warns Hungary faces a severe food shortage and about 12 percent unemployment by midyear. It calls for 410000 tons of foods, 14500 tons seed, and 10150 tons fertilizer, with specific items listed, and endorses Red Cross-distributed relief sold at world prices to fund welfare and hospitals.

William N International Committee of the Red Cross Hungary Red Cross Hungarian Red Cross International Red Cross Committee

Oklahoma Revolution author recalls Walton era and impeachment

W D McBee of Oklahoma City writes a first hand account of Jack Walton era in Oklahoma history. The book titled Oklahoma Revolution discusses martial law, the Reconstruction League, and the fight to curb Walton power. McBee explains his aim to defend free speech and restore constitutional government, warning voters against demagogues.

Oklahoma Modern Publishers Oklahoma City Lawton Jack Walton W. D. McBee Jack McBee Reconstruction League League of the Dakotas McHee Voltaire Ong Walton McBee

Grain Supports To End Jan 31 In 1936 Crops

Elbert Wolf chairman of the Comanche county ASC committee announced price supports on eight grains for 1936 will end January 31. The list covers nuts flax seed barley rye soybeans wheat grain sorghums and dry edible beans. Producers with 1956 crops should contact the ASC office at 407 N Second to complete loans and purchase agreements by the deadline. Disbursement of loans through approved lending agencies may be completed by February 15.

Elbert Wolf Comanche County ASC Wolf

Funeral Rites for Captain Donald Crumby Held Monday

Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m Monday at the First Baptist Church for Captain Donald Crumby 38 who died Wednesday at Walter Reed Army Hospital Washington D C Dr H Tom Wiles to officiate and burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Becker Funeral Home directs Crumby a former Lawton resident and a 12 year Army veteran died of injuries from a fall in Germany He is survived by his wife Jenny Wanda an adopted son Peter a daughter Brenda his parents Mr and Mrs Ross Crumby a brother Billy Oklahoma City a sister Mrs Sherry Kay Farris and his maternal grandmother Mrs H P Miley 2005 D

First Baptist Church Cpt Donald Crumby Watter Reed Army Hospital Washington H. Tom Wiles Sunset Memorial Gardens Becker Funeral Home Crumby Lawton Germany Jenny Wanda Peter Brenda Port Arthur Tex Ross Crumby Arlington Billy Oklahoma City Sherry Kay Farris H. P. Miley

Last rites for John HL Jones observed at Ritter Chapel

John H. Jones died Tuesday at age 80. Funeral held Thursday at Ritter Funeral Home chapel with Rev. C A Ridge of First Methodist officiating. Burial in Flower Mound Cemetery. Lawson Lodge conducted graveside rites. Pallbearers included Leland John, Lyman John, George Bott, Fred Dove, Noble Fields and Frank Allison. honorary bearers named Hugh Allison, Frank Hillis, Fr. W. Sienpe, Alva, John and Ras Sullivan.

John HL. Jones Ritter Funeral Home Chapel C. A. Ridge First Methodist Church Flower Mound Cemetery Lawson A. C. Henrycutt Luther Williams Leland John Lyman John George Bott Fred Dove Noble Fields Frank Allison Hugh Alison Frank Hill

Principal Orders Trousers Hiked At Mayme Waggener

Louisville report says John B Lowe principal at Mayme Waggener Junior High bans low slung pants. He acted after two pupils lost their trousers during a gym prank. The rule requires trousers to be worn around the hips at the coeducational school.

Louisville Waggener John B. Lowe Lowe

Man prefers jail over suspended sentence in desertion case

William Ellis Sr., 46, a laborer from Paterson New Jersey, told a domestic relations judge he would rather remain in jail than endure winter days on a suspended sentence for desertion and non support. Judge Milton Schumacher revoked part of the sentence and ordered Ellis imprisoned for 69 days.

Paterson, NJ William Ellis Sr Milton Schumach Eltis

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