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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1957

Page

4

No Amendments Offered on Eisenhower Middle East Plan

Two senior House Foreign Affairs members said they have no amendments to offer to the Eisenhower Middle East resolution as the committee considers changes to the plan to oppose Communist expansion. The House panel aims for a vote soon, possibly tomorrow, with action next week. Senate activity delayed hearings on the Dulles plan, while debate includes possible time limits, UN role, and aid provisions up to 200 million dollars annually for two years.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee Chawman Gorden Rep. Vorvs Eisenhower Middle East House Senate Humphrey D-Minn Foreign Relations Subcommittee On Fiserhawer State Dulles Congress Dulles U.S Middle Easts Vorys House Committee United Nations America Zablocki D-Wis Fulton R-Pa Ives Lawrence H. Smith R-Wis Saund D-Calif Byrd Fascett

California Engineer Heads for Pacific Island Escape

California civil engineer Herbert E. Kurtz 43 plans to sail January 20 aboard the Waitomo to Tahiti bound New Zealand ship. He intends to negotiate with France for purchase or lease of an island in the Tuamotu Archipelago to grow vegetables and live simply. His wife Mrs Kurtz may follow next year if plans succeed.

Sacramento Calif California Herbert E. Kurtz San Francisco Pacific New Zealand Waitomo Tuamotu Tahiti

Dairy testing program set for county farmers

County Agent Lewis Haydock announced five farmers have enrolled in a new do it yourself dairy testing plan. The weight day a month program has farmers weigh each cow monthly and record milk and feed costs to determine which cows are top producers versus low producers for culling. Forms are available at Haydock's office and mailed to a central site for calculation and return.

Lewis Haydock

Senators Pleased Arabs Aid Jordan

Senators Mansfield and Fulbright welcomed the decision by Egypt Saudi Arabia and Syria to provide Jordan with 36 million dollars annually for ten years replacing British subsidies. They noted the potential shift of Jordan toward Egypt and Moscow and urged exposure if the aid is only a political gesture.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jordan Mansfield D-Mont Aud Fulbright D-Ark Egypt Syria Soudi Arabia Britain Middle East Fulbright Moscow

Mineo Registers for Draft Amid Bronx Transfer

Actor Sal Mineo, who turned 18 on January 10, has registered for the draft. A Bronx resident, his draft records will be transferred to New York. Mineo began acting at age 11 and has appeared in eight films and four plays.

Sal Mineo Bronx New York Mineo

Civil rights deadline debate stalls Senate committee

Senator Ervin condemned a proposed deadline for civil rights hearings and votes as inexcusable saying it rushes a major issue. Senator Hennings defended urgency noting fear of a repeat of last year's filibuster and pressing for hearings to end by February 18 with a vote shortly after.

Joan Chadwick Washington Sen Ervin D-Nc Senate Judiciary Committee Hennings D-Mo Eiserhower House Congress Tater Try & Cos

Rader Takes Over Emergency Relief Board Functions

Oklahoma City UP The Fable Welfare Commission completed the move to take over the emergency relief board functions after a law changes. L B Rader said 152 employees will be absorbed into the welfare department with about 23 joining the commodities division. R H Wilson may continue as commodities unit supervisor. workers may enter the state merit system if eligible.

Oklahoma City Fable Welfare Commission Emergency Relief Board L. B. Rader Relief Board Rader Welfare Department R. H. Wilson Emergency Relief Agency Wagoner County

Six Die During Storm in Kansas City

Six men aged 65 to 71 collapsed and died at different locations in Kansas City during a four inch snowstorm. All had heart problems and health director Dr. Hugh L. Dwyer cited the weather as likely a contributing factor.

Kansas City Hugh L. Dwyer

Housing Industry Faces 1957 Decision Year

Senator Sparkman warns housing may fall to about one million new homes this year due to tight money markets. He notes 1955 and 1956 totals of 1.3 and 1.1 million and cites FHA and VA loan declines. If private lending remains weak, increased government participation may be needed.

Chicago John Sparks D-Alw National Assn. of Home Builders National Convention of the Association Sparkman Senate Subcommittee of Housing Federal Housing Administration Veterans Administration

Area Men In Service In Korea and Germany

Second Lt William Massad assigned to the 24th Infantry Division in Korea and student of the University of Oklahoma graduate. Sir John Campbell, a motor sergeant with the 27th AAA Battalion in Germany, previously at Fort Sill. Sp3 Ulysses Bookman, son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Bookman, participated in Wat Haw field exercise with the 74th FA Battalion arrived in Europe last April.

William Massad Lawson 24Th Infantry Korea Tt. Massad Amos Massad Arlington University of Oklahoma Army Far East John Campbell Wanda S. 27Th AAA Germany Campbell Fort Sill Ulysses Bookman Jesse Bookman Lee Wat Haw 74Th FA Bookman Europe

Mount Scott Masonic Lodge to Meet Tonight

Leonard E. Layton secretary says Mount Scott Masonic Lodge No. 5 AFL&A.M. will hold its stated communication in its regular weekly meeting tonight.

Mount Scott

Fire at Bellefield Girls Vocational High School

A late fire alarm at Bellefield Girls Vocational High School triggered a rapid blaze that engulfed the three story building before all 400 students evacuated safely. Fire officials blamed defective wiring and estimated losses at 125000. Mayor Lawrence commended staff for averting a disaster.

Pittsburgh Bellefield Girls Vocational High School David Lawrence

Townsend in Hospital for Severe Cold in Los Angeles

Dr. Francis E. Townsend, 91, pension plan advocate, is in St. Vincent's Hospital Los Angeles for treatment of a severe cold and is reported in satisfactory condition.

Townsend Los Angeles Francis E.townsend St. Vincent's Hospital

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