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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1956

Page

12

Penalty for Honesty Ends Bowie Nomination Tug of War

Washington editors examine the fight over Robert Bowie a policy planning chief and NSC adviser nominated as Assistant Secretary of State His outspoken realism and questions on Red China Quemoy Matsu and defense estimates have angered conservatives Knowland Bridges and Pentagon leaders The piece frames Bowies stance as a hair shirt honest but costly in Washington power politics and warns the price of candor in government

Joseph & Stewart Alsop Washington Robert Bowie State Department Bowie William Knowland Styles Bridges Senate Appropriations Committee Knowland Knowland and Bridges China United Nations John Foster Dulles National Security Council Eisenhower N.S.C Quemoy Matsu Pentagon Arthur Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Chiang Baghdad Paul Nitze George Kennan Jim Capitol Hill

Unrest and Rioting Plague Bombay City

Rioting and looting continued in Bombay for the fifth day as left wing demonstrators clash with authorities. Marathas press for autonomy while Gujaratis flee. casualties rise with 40 dead, 65 injured, and 85 rioters arrested. Police armory at Nigaum attacked. Poona councilmen resign after mob siege.

Bombay India Harekrushna Mahtab Nehru Poona Municipal Corporation Ghatkopur Kolhapur Nipani Ghodupdeo Nigaum

Hidden Sins and Punishment Reflections

A compact religious reflection cites Psalms urging removal of sins and quotes A Bronson Alcott on every sin provoking punishment, framing moral accountability in spiritual terms.

A. Bronson Alcott

Grass Roots Financing in Campaigns Draws Public Support

A Gallup poll suggests 15 million U S families would contribute about 75 million dollars to the two major parties, possibly rising to 20 million families and 100 million dollars. The article argues small donations via canvassing could reduce donor dependence and calls for broad public fundraising efforts.

Gallup U.S America

The Guarded Washington Bachelors List Revealed

A rare list ranks 800 eligible Washington bachelors by height dancing ability and tuxedo readiness. Mary Price guards it tightly, sharing names only with frantic hostesses from her office safe. Notables like Eisenhower Hoover Eban and Symington are noted as sun seekers in Florida.

Washington Mary Price Eisenhower Florida Herbert Hoover Israel Abba Eban Iraq Moussa Al-Shabander Leonard Hall Republican National Committee Stuart Symington D-Mo

Questions and Answers Quick Facts Pairings

A set of brief Q and A items covers topics from bird flight to the 200 inch Palomar telescope. Highlights include hummingbirds can fly backward, the lost generation refers to World War I-era maturers, the 1956 New Hampshire primary on March 13, and hog descent from European wild swine with Chinese influence.

New Hampshire Europe China

Two Collisions Kill Two Elderly Men in Oklahoma

Two separate crashes claim two elderly Oklahoma men. Sam Wall, 79, of Sapulpa, was killed when his stalled car was hit by a Frisco freight train, later carried 73 feet. Joseph Charles Stewart, 78, of Oklahoma City, died Thursday after a two car crash northeast of Oklahoma City that also killed his wife.

Oklahoma Sam Wall Oakhurst Okla Joseph Charles Stewart Oklahoma City Wall Sapulpa Stewart

Governor Speaks To Optimist Club Luncheon

Dr. Omos Shaw district seven Optimist governor delivered the principal address at the local Optimist club luncheon Thursday. Clarence Aubrey, club president, conducted the meeting and noted Shaw hails from Denton Texas.

Omos Shaw Optimist Clubs Optimist Club Clarence Aubrey Dr. Shaw Denton Tex

Stamp Honors Jet Ace Dean L. Ray

Nicaragua releases a special postage stamp honoring Capt. Dean L. Ray a U.S. Air Force jet ace of the Korean War who was killed two years ago during a supersonic flight demonstration in Managua Officials described the issue as a tribute to his service and sacrifice during a public ceremony at the national post office.

Managua Nicaragua Dean L. Ray U.S. Air Force

Teachers Speak To Altrusa Club in Lawton

Milton Worley and W. C. Burris addressed the Lawton Altrusa club on vocational work at Lawton High School. They showed a film of students at work. Mrs. Margie Bentley led the program and the group collected a polio drive contribution during the Martin's restaurant meeting.

Milton Worley W. C. Burris Lawton Altrusa Club Lawton High School Margie Bentley

Scout Training Parley Begins

The fourth annual Black Beaver Scout Council Junior Leader Training conference opens at Fort Sill at 5 p.m. with about 175 junior leaders and 25 adult instructors. The two day event ends at 5 30 p.m. Saturday, featuring sessions on patrol leadership, program development, Budgets, and camping. Leaders from Lawton and Fort Sill participate, and the conference will elect officers for 1957.

Black Beaver Scout Council Fort Sill Tex McCoy Paul Jones Altus Hudson B. Phillips Joe A. Clement Black Beaver Council Valley Forge Penn Floyd Parks Lawton Osmond Albury Otis Bowl

DULLES Warns of Possible Military Involvement

DULLES warns the United States could enter a military conflict with Communist China or even World War III if tensions rise. He cites Ridgway's post article questioning U S armed forces capacity and says President Eisenhower should avoid issuing disclaimers after subordinates have spoken, noting ongoing danger in Indochina.

China Indochina Matthew B. Ridgway Saturday Evening Post Eisenhower

Texoma Bridge plans move forward amid war delays

Oklahoma will begin blueprint planning for the Texoma bridge across Lake Texoma near Willis to speed federal construction. Oklahoma and Texas share a 606000 reimbursement, part of a 7.2 million project cost, with plans to seek construction funding from Congress later this year. LeRoy Powers and Bud Stoldt met with Maj. Gen. Itschner to discuss expediting the span while ensuring engineer approval and potential cost offsets.

Jack Cleland Constitution Washington Bureau Washington Oklahoma Lake Texoma Willis LeRoy Powers State Highway Department Congress Texas Denison Dam U. S. Corps of Engineers Tulsa Powers C. A Bud) Stoldt E. C. Itschner Texoma

Hugo Farmer Faces Two-Killing Trial

Hugo Farmer George Pointer a 51 year old farmer will appear before Peace Justice A B Tyusman for a preliminary hearing on a double murder charge in Choctaw County. Pointer admitted firing on two Fort Worth brothers and a third brother with a shotgun after they refused to leave his farm. Stanley Neal 19, Lee Neal 27 died. Jack Neal 30 remained in critical condition.

Jack Neal Pointer

State Factory Payroll Climbs in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City report shows December payroll at 91,600 employed, up 9,000 from December 1954, with 50,600 in durable goods and 41,000 in nondurables. The State Employment Security Commission notes a 100 gain in machinery production while refining and stone, clay and glass sectors each shed 100 workers.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Employment Security Commission Commission Dave Vandivier

Fire tears through Barnes Building in Muskogee

A blaze on the sixth and seventh floors of the Barnes Building caused about 50 000 in damage. Owner Charles A Heirich estimated 20 000 to repair, Dr Tom Gafford Jr lab 25 000, and other office equipment 5 000. Five fire companies and a Davis Air Field unit contained the fire in under an hour. Several tenants and five firefighters were treated for smoke, two elevator operators performed rescues before being withdrawn.

Muskogee Okla Barnes Charles A. Heirich Tom Gafford Jr Gafford H. Fletcher Davis Air Field Dessie Guy Bertha King Henrich

Dollars Don’t Create True Love in Hopkins Syndicate piece

Dr Crane argues dollars cannot win true love as boys value personality over price tags. A girl in a $15 dress who dresses with taste can outshine a wealthy heiress, while greed and envy lure shallow girls toward rich husbands. True love arises from character, not wealth.

George W. Crane Daniel David Annette America Dr. Crane

Blanks to Fill Across and Down Puzzle Clues

A list of crossword style clues covering across and down entries with missing letters and partial word fragments, including names, nouns, verbs, and adjectives across varied topics such as literature, anatomy, geography, and common phrases.

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