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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1955
Page
4
A Bible verse from Zechariah 9 16 speaks of God saving his people and them as a crowned flock. E M Bounds notes that God can work wonders if a suitable man leads and men can follow if God guides.
A report by the state board of review harshly criticizes press coverage of a suspended Lawton highway patrol trooper case. The piece argues the board overstepped by attacking newspapers and questions the conduct and transparency of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. It urges restoration of trusted patrol leadership and warns against political influence eroding public confidence.
Questions and answers discuss when Egypt became a united country about 3400 B C with Menes calling himself King of Upper and Lower Egypt. It notes lobster swimming backward and Robert Todd Lincoln's Civil War service. It also mentions the Tish stories by Mary Roberts Rinehart and a cornerstone lock of hair from Mary Donelson given by President Andrew Jackson.
President Eisenhower presses the atomic peace ship plan as Congress rejects funding for this year. A Senate vote 42 to 41 delays final decision while White House backs the project as a prestige issue. Support grows from lawmakers and public, with proposals to modify ship design and pace of development.
A physician explains nephrosis in children, its uncertain cause, typical swelling around the eyes, and the importance of urine protein testing. Outlook varies, with over half recovering. Care includes infection prevention, limited salt, bed rest, and sometimes diuretics or ACTH or cortisone under supervision, plus supportive research from the National Nephrosis Foundation.
Hollywood reports Loretta Young will return to TV after a health recovery. Timing remains uncertain with three to four weeks more in hospital anticipated. Jack Benny and Sara Berner resolved a long standing cast misunderstanding as she reappears on the Benny show this month.
A mother's struggle with an overstressed home after Philip's birth leads to rivalry with Bobby who seeks attention through mischief. A nurse and teacher intervention helps the mother affirm Bobby's needs, letting him claim his blocks and trust her responses.
Brownell fears banker influence threatens Eisenhower second term bid. He balked at moving Rural Electrification funding and farm lending to private banks, warning the GOP risks a 1956 defeat. The piece traces budget bureau maneuvers and regulatory packing linked to private power interests.
A social essay argues that marital companionship often means wives adapt to husbands interests. It stresses men mainly pursue what they enjoy and urges wives not to demand shared interests or force reciprocity. The piece warns such attitudes cause quarrels and harm real companionship.
President Eisenhower signed a five year, 15 million dollar research program into the causes of smog and air pollution. The measure directs federal study and action to understand and combat deteriorating air quality.
CBS regrets failing to clear television rights for High Tor and Our Town both planned as hour long Bing Crosby musical versions. Crosby had approved both projects.
Mickey Rooney Jr. aged 10 and Timmy aged eight lead the field of hopeful child actors for Screen Gems telefilm Circus Boy. Rooney expresses plans to pause Hey Mulligan and create a new series each year, signaling prolific projects ahead.
A prison motor launch carrying officials guards and 11 Mau Mau terrorists capsized Thursday in crocodile infested Lake Victoria. Fifty people were believed drowned or killed by the reptiles.
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Baltimore observers report the SeaMaster, a new four jet naval aircraft, was unveiled in a two hour test flight by Glenn L. Martin Co. Company spokesmen cited security limits on flight details. Earlier hints suggested cruise speed above 600 mph at 40 000 feet with atomic bomb capability.
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