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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1955

Page

3

Reds Play No Favorites For Slaves

United Press reports that Soviet Russia still holds prisoners from many European nations ten years after World War II end. Italians Belgians Dutch Norwegians and Danes among others are in slave camps alongside Germans Japanese and Austrians. Some were traitors others impressed into German service. The article notes U S notes to Soviet and Polish governments about Polish underground leaders and reports four American airmen held in Siberian camps. The piece stresses Russia does not distinguish by nationality in its slave system and cites a German woman prisoner and an Austrian archduke among those imprisoned or repatriated.

Charles M. McCann United Press Soviet Russia Europe United States Red Army Norway Karaganda Siberia Red China Sinkiang Pacific Ocean Baltic Sea Japan Germany West Berlin Vienna

Caution Urged Over Oklahoma Veterans Official Dismissal

McAlester American Legion leader Vern Harrison urged Gov. Raymond Gary to be cautious in moving to dismiss Don Davis as director of the Oklahoma Veterans Commission. Harrison suggested replacing Commissioners Frey Chickasha and Jack Newman Ponca City instead of removing Davis. Frey and Newman reportedly seek Davis resignation by Saturday while John McGinnis Tulsa opposes dismissal. Gary asked the commission to withhold action pending his talks with members.

Oklahoma City American Legion McAlester Vern Harrison Raymond Gary Don Davis Veterans Commission Gary Harrison Fred Frey Chickasha Jack Newman Ponca City Davis Frey Newman John McGinnis Tulsa

Eastern Cops To Quiz Ex-Convict In Slaying

LAS VEGAS NEV UP Raymond Wilson a Tulsa ex-convict linked to a $150000 Philadelphia robbery slaying was to be questioned by eastern police. Capt David Roberts and Sgt Pat Hurley flew from Omaha after Wilson and companion Frank Ellsworth faced arrest in Philadelphia case tied to widow Lulubel Hagar Rossman. Ellsworth released on bail. Wilson in custody. investigators note matching serial numbers of $87000 with funds from the Rossman safety box.

Las Vegas Nev Raymond Wilson Tulsa Philadelphia David H. Roberts Pat Hurley Omaha Neb Here Wilson Frank J. Ellsworth Ellsworth Lulubel Hagar Rossman Roberts Hurley Ells Rossman

Coach firm seeks end to Enid Seiling passenger service

Referee Carl B. Mitchell recommended the Corporation Commission approve Mid-Continental Coaches Inc to discontinue passenger service between Enid and Seiling due to insufficient business.

Oklahoma City Carl B. Mitchell Corporation Commission Mid-Continent Coaches, Inc Enid Seiling

Tulsa University receives Stanolind gift of land and facilities

Stanolind Oil & Gas Co donated nearly a million dollars in value to the University of Tulsa. The 23 acre site north of the campus includes 29 buildings, a chemical plant, reactor tower, experimental oil well and machine shops. Dean Langenheim notes much of the plant can be used as is and plans may move production and refining courses to the site.

Tulsa Okla University of Tulsa Stanolind Oil & Gas Co Stanolind E. F. Bullard University ‘Board of Trustees Dean R.L. Langenheim Tu’s College of Petroleum Sciences and Engineering Jay P. Walker

Phone Employes Return To Work In San Angelo Strike End

The CIO Communications Workers of America reached a contract with General Telephone Co. of the Southwest ending a July 6 strike by about 300 San Angelo workers. Details to be released later. The agreement covers about 2,000 employees across 242 exchanges in five states.

San Angelo Tex CIO Communications Workers of America General Telephone Co Southwest Texas New Mexico Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana

Housing Group Warns New Slums To Spring Up Soon

Chicago officials warn that public improvement programs like highway construction urban renewal and public housing will uproot thousands of families in three to five years unless displaced residents are relocated. The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment urged plans to move families to prevent new slums.

Chicago National Association of Housing and Redevelopment

Baptists Adjourn Tulsa Convention Elects Officers

More than 1500 Free Will Baptists end their national convention in Tulsa Oklahoma with election of officers.

Tulsa Okla

Itch-Me-Not Ad Offers Quick Scratch Relief

An advertisement promises relief from external itching with Itch-Me-Not. In 15 minutes after applying, if you still itch you can get your 40c back at any drug store. The offer is promoted by Gilbert-Woods Drug Co.

Gilbert-Woods Drug Co

Edmond Salvage Yard Fire Destroys Tires and Cars

A fire swept through a salvage yard south of Edmond yesterday afternoon destroying 3,000 used tires and more than a dozen wrecked cars. Edmond firefighters fought the blaze for three hours before bringing it under control.

Edmond Okla

T Sgt Roy E Thompson Identified At Tinker AFB

Tinker Air Force Base identified Roy E Thompson 46 of Los Angeles as the airman fatally injured yesterday when pinned between a truck and trailer on the base.

Oklahoma City Tinker Air Force Base Roy E. Thompson Los Angeles

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