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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1956

Page

10

Disarming Talks Expected To Start Again In March

United Nations diplomats expect the five major atomic powers to resume private disarmament talks in London next March. The five nations, United States Great Britain France Canada and the Soviet Union formed a subcommittee to study proposals centered on Eisenhowers open sky plan. Both sides traded sharp criticisms as they rejected each others positions.

United Nations N. Y London UN Disarmament Commission United States Great Britain France Canada Soviet Union Eisenhower Russia Henry Cabot Lodge Jr U.S Arkaday A. Sobolev Geneva Soviet Sobolev

Eight Proposals Sought on Indian Land Leases in Oklahoma

About fifty lessees and tribesmen met in the county courthouse to push eight lease proposals after Interior Department rejection. Rep. Victor Wickersham discussed with Sen. Kerr and Sen. Monroney for re submission. requests include lease preference rights, appraisals for lessees, government funded improvements, and an appeal board for land value and grazing rules. The group named Jim Witt as chairman and others to draft resolutions. Wickersham to return to Washington tonight.

Interior Department Victor Wickersham Oklahoma Robert S. Kerr Mike Monroney Congress Soil and Moisture Agency Department of Interior Department ASC Wickersham Jim Witt Frederick Don Kordakus Hydro Bud Cosgrove Rt. 1 Lawton Earnest McCullough Grandfield Joed Inman Devol Washington

Farm Price Rise Seen In Early 1956

The Agriculture Department says farm prices in early 1956 will average slightly above the low 1955 December levels. December cash receipts reached about 2.7 billion dollars, down 15 percent from November but near December 1954.

Washington Agriculture Department

Sleepwalking Victim Found Dead in Baltimore Home

George Taylor 55, a habitual sleepwalker, was found dead in his Baltimore home after apparently falling down stairs during sleep. Police ruled accidental death. neighbors described his routine as calm and unremarkable.

Baltimore George Taylor

Tulsa Lawyer Found Guilty Of Contempt

Tulsa attorney Joseph M. Best, 29, was convicted of direct contempt of court by District Judge Josh Evans. He was ordered to file a new trial motion within five days and allowed to sign a $1,000 appearance bond. Hearing set for Feb. 2. The case also spurred felony charges against Mayes County Court Clerk Ross Clarida for altering records and perjury.

Pryor Okla Tulsa Josh Evans Joseph M. Best Evans Mayes County Ross Clarida Best Clarida

Butcher Fights Union Over Smithfield Porters

London butcher David Durrant challenges the Transport and General Workers Union at Smithfield market over who may haul meat. He argues his right to carry his own meat could cut costs for shoppers amid rising food prices, while porters and the TGWU threaten strikes. A court ruling sided with Durrant, but wholesalers refused supplies, forcing reliance on porters. Housewives protest as the dispute continues.

Edwin Shanke London David Durrant Britain Transport and General Workers Union TGWU Smithfield Market Durrant John Spencer Tribe King Smithfield London Housewives’ Assn

Actor's Wife Seeks Divorce Over Extreme Cruelty

Norma Brasselle, 29, filed for divorce from Keefe Brasselle, 32, alleging months of extreme cruelty that caused her humiliation and distress. They married December 18, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio and separated December 17 last year. they have a 12 year old daughter.

Los Angeles Keefe Brasselle Norma Brasselle Cleveland Ohio

Grace Kelly to wed Prince Rainier in custom gown

Actress Grace Kelly has chosen studio designer Helen Rose to craft her wedding gown for an April ceremony with Prince Rainier III of Monaco. She reportedly declined offers from Paris and US couturiers.

Hollywood Grace Kelly Paris United States Helen Rose Prince Rainier III of Monaco

Five Members of Family Die in Milford House Fire

In Milford Conn five members of the Junsch family perished in a residential fire shortly after midnight. An 11 year old son survived by jumping from a second story window while his 6 year old brother Peter was unable to escape. The victims included Mr and Mrs Julian Junsch and Mrs Junschs father and mother Ali. Neighbors report the blaze began quickly as Richard Junsch cried for help and called for his brother to jump.

Milford Conn Richard Junsch Peter Julian Junsch Junsch Ali Peter Maizio Maizio Wooden Jrnsch Richard

Heirs Must Abstain For Probate Merritt Estate

Beneficiaries of the late Hulett C Merritt must file affidavits proving they have not used cigarettes or intoxicants in the 90 days before each quarterly allotment. The will, filed for probate in Santa Barbara, names four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren as heirs, all in Southern California, and creates a trust with quarterly distributions. Each great grandson and every male born after filing must adopt Merritt as part of his legal name by age 22 to remain eligible for inheritance.

Santa Barbara Calif Hulett C Merritt U.S. Steel Corp California

Green Haired Pianist Sues Beauty Parlor

Marya McAuliff a 41 year old concert pianist filed a U S District Court suit seeking 35000 in damages against Jacqueline Cochran Beauty Salon in Chicago alleging that a hair dye job last August left her hair green and that removal liquid caused hair loss leaving her hair still green.

Chicago Marya McAuliff U.S Jacqueline Cochran

Senate panel backs Heart Month designation

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday approved a resolution to designate February as National Heart Month to highlight the nation s foremost health problem. It urged the President to proclaim February annually as heart month and mobilize support for programs targeting heart and circulatory disease solutions.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee

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