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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1955
Page
12
In San Antonio Texas turnout for the second round of antipolio vaccination was hindered by vacations summer work and distrust of the Salk vaccine causing many eligible children to miss the initial shot.
In New York the National Assn of Doll Manufacturers condemned President Eisenhower's Geneva purchases for grandchildren calling it foreign spotlight on dolls. President David Rosenstein says the group will send 100 percent American dolls as gifts and reminders. American dolls include a drinker wets crying nose blowing model, a Mink coat walking doll, a talking doll reciting prayer, and a remote controlled boy doll with lighted eyes.
United Press analysis notes possible committee control in Moscow led by Khrushchev Bulganin and Molotov. It cites observed dynamics at Big Four talks, Molotov’s rising stock, Zhukov’s decline, and Molotov’s retirement talk amid long service and strain.
Israelis vote in the third Parliament since 1948 with Mapai expected to dominate the new Knesset. Prime Minister Moshe Sharett and veteran leader David Ben-Gurion may resume premiership if re elected as the party seeks to maintain development policies, border peace efforts, and regional security pacts.
ALTHA Florida, a 75 year old preacher, Rev George Went Hensley of Albany Georgia, died after a snake bite at a revival. He picked up a rattler to demonstrate faith, refused medical care, and collapsed. County Judge Hannah Gaskin ruled it a death by own action as he voluntarily handled the snake and declined treatment.
Francis Edward Burton 81 of Rt 1 Loco died at home, funeral services set for First Baptist Church Loco with Boydston Funeral home in charge. He is survived by his widow Sallie and ten children, along with two brothers and two sisters. Burial will be in Loco cemetery. Born August 3 1873 in Miller County Texas. He had lived in Stephens county for 47 years.
In Galveston Texas police report all bawdy houses padlocked their doors last night after protests by the Galveston Ministerial Association and the American Social Hygiene Association. Police Chief Burns said any house not locking its doors would be raided and that the crackdown would continue. Mayor Clough supported the effort but warned the task of keeping them closed would be difficult. The order originated from Dist Atty Marsene Johnson Jr. and Police and Fire Commissioner Walter L Johnston.
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