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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1956
Page
6
Senator Paul H. Douglas wraps up a four day Senate marathon against the natural gas bill. He argues the measure would raise gas rates by as much as 900 million dollars annually and that producers operate as a quasi monopoly with limited competition.
Lawton city fathers form a new sewer district No 9 for Waldman and Airport additions in the south Lawton area. The district covers blocks and lots in Waldman and Airport additions near Lee Blvd Summit Park and 17th 12th Fifth and Third Streets. Sealed bids for the district will be accepted until 7:30 p m Feb 14 with a 10 day protest window.
A would be bandit in Catlettsburg Kentucky entered a Virginia Restaurant, bought candy and cigarets, offered 50 cents, then pulled a gun demanding $20 to reach Cleveland. The cashier said only about $10 was available and invited him to look. He fled to a waiting car and sped off.
Funeral services for Danny Ray Barnes infant son of Mr and Mrs Sanford Barnes were conducted at Calvary Baptist Church at 2 30 pm with Rev James Corner officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Ritter Funeral Home in charge. born October 1 1955 in Lawton the infant had been in ill health since birth. Bearers were Robert Morris and Wayne Lindsay.
Denver reports that Secretary of Agriculture Ezra T. Benson will deliver a major farm policy address at the Denver farm and ranch congress on March 5. About 3,000 farmers are expected, with a possible outline of the soil bank program. The Democratic national committee may offer a southern senator as an additional speaker.
Dr Cosette F Newton, a longtime foe of locals over a ship in her yard, will sell her Highland Park home to a Negro and has willed the property to the NAACP. Neighbors protested the ship, court battles followed, and Newton guards her home amid threats. The NAACP says it will not take part.
DAYTON OHIO CAPT RICHARD O RAMSBOTTOM 34 OF ENON OHIO SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES TUESDAY NIGHT WHEN HIS F 101 VOODOO TWIN JET CRASHED IN DAYTON THE THIRD SUCH ACCIDENT IN A WEEK AS HE APPROACHED FROM WRIGHT AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WHERE HE TESTED THE PLANE A MOTOR BEGAN ACTING UP Air Force officials were told of the fault.
A San Gabriel man, David M. Gordon, 42, faced a gun threat charge after three popcorn patrons were threatened in a theater on December 11. A three hour jury deliberation ended without a verdict, and Judge Joseph R. Sprankle Jr. dismissed the charge after Gordon surrendered his gun permit and agreed not to apply for a new one for three years.
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