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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1955
Page
24
Washington senator Warren Magnusen pushes a joint resolution to erect a Leif Erikson statue in the District of Columbia. Loyal followers argue over correct spelling with ERICSON variants and Eriksson forms conflicting with official depictions.
A variant version notes Magnuson’s much altered stance as he addresses Leif Erikson Lodge members. The finished statue sits at Newport News Museum in Virginia and Magnuson prefers placing it along the Potomac River shores in Washington while facing the water.
Two veteran combat pilots from Bolling Air Force Base died when their twin engine Beechcraft struck a B25 over Chesapeake Bay area near High Point Maryland. One plane crashed near High Point High School after an explosion and fire. The other craft veered toward Friendship Airport but crashed into the Murray family home, with residents escaping unharmed.
Paul Hassler, 29, a Michigan tire recapper from St. Joseph, told the House Public Works Committee he fears the highway bill's pace and tax design will bankrupt small operators. He urged taxes shifted to those who benefit, not trucking and recapping firms, and favored taxing material use over tire weight. Hassler hitchhiked to Washington visiting family en route and drew praise as an impressive witness among lawmakers and other advocates.
Nevada State Prison convicts, heat weary and hungry, staged a bloodless sitdown for a day and a half. Warden Art Bernard reported guards would not wait, the rebels returned to their cells after negotiations. They sought Gov. Russell and better food, new guard leadership, improved parole chances, and more work. Bernard promised more work and training but cited limited facilities.
Washington US clubwoman urges compulsory briefings for travelers before abroad to counter European impressions of wealth and lack of culture. Mrs. Theodore S. Chapman, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, spoke after returning from Geneva and a 14 country tour.
In St Petersburg Florida Patrolman Paul Roberts stopped a drag race from a standing start and arrested two men connected to local government. Pinellas County prosecuting attorney Emerson Parker and his brother, traffic court Judge Carl Parker of Madeira Beach, were the drivers in separate cases.
Mr and Mrs George Evans bought $800 worth of food samples at a Corvallis supermarket and plan to take the supplies with them when they move to Alaska to take a school teaching job near the Arctic Circle.
In Kalamazoo Michigan three girls recount a quirky fishing incident. They leaned from a boat to grab a frog that jumped back in as a bass of about four and a half pounds followed. The tale blends humor with a surprising catch from the waters near Kalamazoo venturing into the season’s zaniest story category.
CHICAGO UP Charles Boyd aged 21 faced assault charges following a confrontation with rescuers who pulled him from Lake Michigan and revived him with artificial respiration.
Los Angeles dancer Zona Fe received damages of 58 000 dollars after an auto accident in Las Vegas. She claimed the car driven by composer Vic Schoen overturned while she was a passenger and that an alleged sexual advance led to her being kept in the vehicle, causing back and leg injuries that ended her dancing career. Schoen denied making any advances.
Edward Friesen, once blinded by retinitis pigmentosa, now operates a 200 meal capacity industrial cafeteria as part of California Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. With 10 percent vision left, he manages staffing, cash handling by touch, and monthly take home around 390 dollars while his wife assists. The program funds equipment and supports self employment.
A 24 hour power failure on the Long Island Rail Road stranded about 40,000 homebound commuters after a fallen high tension wire halted all traffic through the East River tunnels. Many commuters sought buses subways and taxis while others waited in the railroad's hot waiting rooms.
LOGANSPORT Ind UP The executive director Michael Burke denied rumors that Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus is in financial distress and may not finish the season. He said these rumors are untrue and that the business has its ups and downs as it does every year.
Typhoon Fran packing winds up to 135 mph moved toward central Japan today. If it maintains course and speed, Tokyo's Central Weather Bureau predicted it will slam into Japan southwest of Tokyo tomorrow afternoon.
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