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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1956
Page
1
In Buenos Aires a midnight kiss on a park bench sparked a public morality debate after police cracked down on moral offenses in plazas. La Epoca editorialized that the kiss is not immoral nor a crime, urging prudent interpretation rather than fanaticism or intolerance.
One of Southern California history's heaviest downpours forced about 1,500 people from their homes near Los Angeles and Venice. A 7-year-old boy was missing as deputies searched Rubio Wash. Flood control officials warned of lingering danger while Long Beach canceled a flood alert after channel reinforcements.
Twenty one large H-34 Sikorsky helicopters of the 587th Transportation Company begin the journey from Fort Sill toward Germany with two lighter H-13 craft. Flying in formation, the crews stop at Hensley NAS, Shreveport, Alexandria, and New Orleans en route to Mobile and a carrier for transport to Bremenhaven and Munich to join the Seventh Army. Captain William F. Proncavage commands the acting company, with Maj. C. F. Slumpff arranging overseas arrival.
Seven persons perished in a two car crash on U S 30 about 26 miles west of Rawlins Wyoming last night. The eastbound Pauli car carried Mrs Lelia Cagle of Denver and her children Kathy and David. The westbound car killed four occupants Navy Seaman James C Martin his wife their 18 month old son and Mrs Martins sister Lucille Townsley all from Powell Wyoming.
Gov. Raymond Gary told Oklahoma editors at the Oklahoma Press Association convention that funds to match a potential federal road spending program may be available without a tax increase. He cited rising tax revenues and suggested a possible use of general revenue if needed, while noting higher oil and gas production taxes this fiscal year.
Washington reports Bulganin writes Eisenhower proposing a treaty of friendship to settle differences within the UN Charter and avoid internal interference. Officials study the move carefully, fearing propaganda while seeking real East West peace.
Lawton’s Industrial Development committee planned a Friday session with Mayor C R Ellsworth to review prospects for new industrial firms locating in the city. The group has one firm secured and several more in view. Saturday at 10 a m the cleanup committee will report on the drive to raise 100000 for Greater Lawton Inc. $86900 had been secured to date.
A colorfully decorated ten story cake will be cut tonight to mark the hotel’s first anniversary. Manager C R Holley says tonight’s dinner dance will be the sole anniversary celebration for years. Dinner at 7 p m, dancing to Tommy Cunningham at 9 p m.
Stockholders and citizens attend the Lawtonian's first anniversary celebration citing a successful year of operation. The community owned hotel started as a Chamber project five years ago and now stands as a modern 10 story structure employing 100 people with payroll around 133000 dollars in 1955. About 40000 guests and convention delegates have stayed overnight in 1953.
Fog covered Lawton and much of Oklahoma with overcast skies and temperatures rising to near 60. A Fort Sill helicopter flight was delayed over two hours as cloudiness lingered. Officials noted wet roads but no ice, with light rain possible statewide tonight.
In Formosa area clashes renew with 785 shells fired by Communist batteries on Amoy and Tateng against Quemoy. Nationalists hit back, set Tateng ablaze, while a Kaoteng duel marks the third in two days. Matsu islands lie 100 miles northwest of Formosa, 200 miles north of Quemoy. Navy reports two Communist gunboats fled after a clash west of Wuchiu Island, one Communist vessel sunk.
Queen Elizabeth leaves London for a three week Nigeria tour with Princess Anne and Prince Charles aboard. The journey highlights Nigeria's push toward self government as elections loom and regional tensions pose risk of civil strife amid a constitutional conference with Britain.
An examiner for the U S Immigration and Naturalization Service will be in Lawton Tuesday to examine petitioners for naturalization in a District court hearing set for 2 p m Feb 3 Miss Ollie Fite court clerk revealed the upcoming hearing probably will have the largest number of alien born persons seeking American citizenship in a District court setting here.
The Army said two thirds of U.S. troops in Korea still live in tents but all will have housing before winter. About one third of prefabricated housing material was on hand when the move was decided last August. Quonset huts were obtained through the Navy and are to arrive at Korean ports by month’s end.
Maj. Gen. Edward T. Williams pledged support for defense projects and thanked Lawtonians at the Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon in the Hotel Lawtonian. He announced his upcoming role as Deputy Commander of the Continental Army Command at Fort Monroe. Williams praised Lawton and Fort Sill improvements, highlighted civic support, and pledged to keep Fort Sill a key defense center while noting major local projects and land acquisitions completed or launched in his 19 months here.
Lt. Gen. Alberto Roda, adviser to Italy's president, tours Fort Sill visiting Snow Hall TA&GMS the training aids plant and OCS. He watches a 280mm gun demonstration and views a bulletin film on U S Field Artillery weapons. He dines with Italian artillery officers and attends honor ceremonies with Maj. Gen. Williams as 97th Army Band performs.
Paris officials said France has urged President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Eden to join a Big Three political and economic counterattack against Soviet penetration in the Middle East. They also urged Britain to halt Baghdad Pact efforts, warning of increased neutralism and greater Egypt-West tensions.
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