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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1956
Page
3
Birmingham news quotes Autherine Lucy, a New Era student, saying the federal court order to reinstate her at the University of Alabama means she will be back in school Monday morning.
Judge Charles J. Griffin fines actress Marilyn Monroe fifty six dollars for a traffic violation. He quips I would rather pay to see you on the screen than have you pay to see me. The remark showcases the courtroom exchange reflecting Monroe’s fame and public persona.
A New York stock broker at the exchange described the President's decision to run again as unprecedented, saying the scene felt like a horse race and noting the dramatic, fast moving atmosphere surrounding the announcement.
A Washington confidant quotes Mamie Eisenhower opposing a second term for President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The friend says she would not push him to run and notes they are a team who follows his decision.
LOS ANGELES UP temple Hospital reports Robert Flanagan 30 son of comedian Bud Flanagan died of leukemia after a four year struggle. He had recent critical periods but had previously recovered.
Air Force Capt. John Payton files in Superior Court seeking a new custody hearing for his 9-year-old son John Lee. He accuses Barbara Payton of raising the boy with no moral education and cites exposure to profane language immoral conduct and notoriety.
Rep James T Patterson of Connecticut said the United States will have an intermediate range ballistic missile in full scale production within 18 to 24 months. He noted contracts soon will be awarded for an anti missile automatic interceptor and cited his oversight roles on key committees.
Beverly Hills actress Marilyn Monroe DiMaggio paid a $55 fine to resolve a 1954 traffic case. She pled guilty to driving without a license and failing to appear, plus a bench warrant related to the ticket. Judge Charles J. Griffith cautioned that laws apply to all, regardless of fame.
Mexico City health ministry announced that a nationwide polio inoculation campaign will begin by April. About 600,000 children are to receive the Salk vaccine. Officials said polio incidence this year has been extremely low with 16 cases reported nationwide, eight in the federal district.
A nationwide, cross party snap poll shows diverse views on President Eisenhower’s potential second term. Interviews cite hopes for steady leadership, concern for health and Nixon’s status, with farmers claiming unmet pre election promises and towns like Abilene and Gettysburg reacting with calm or jubilation.
In Martinez California Troy Fortner reacted angrily to a divorce subpoena telling his wife Joanne that they began and would finish with nothing. He damaged household items valued at about 600 dollars, pleaded guilty to malicious mischief and disturbing the peace. Mrs Fortner seeks divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty.
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