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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1956

Page

5

Rhee Nominated For Third Term

SEOUL Korea Liberal delegates nominated 80 year old Syngman Rhee for a third term. Rhee said he does not want to run and plans retirement, though observers expect a nomination. Lee Ki Pong was named for vice president as elections must be held by July 15. Rhee hinted at a possible draft despite his statement.

Seoul Korea Syngman Rhee Liberal Party Rhee Lee Ki Pong National Assembly Demcratic Party

Negro Leaders Attack Eastland and Segregation Fight

Clarence Mitchell of the NAACP denounces Senator Eastland as a stinking albatross around the Democratic party in a Washington speech to the Civil Rights Assembly. Rep. Adam Clayton Powell says he may quit Congress to lead a nationwide prayer movement against segregation if his March 28 deliverance day extends successfully. Powell urges support for the Negro boycott of Montgomery buses.

Associated Press Sen Eastland D-Miss Democratic Congress Clarence Mitchell Washington National Assny For the Advancement of Colored People NAACP Civil Rights Assembly Rep Adam Clayton Powell DNY New York City Montgomery Ala

Chicago Butter Prices Hold Steady Amid Strong Receipts

Butter markets in Chicago show steady wholesale buying prices with receipts totaling 966000. Grain ratings list scores AA 93, A 92, B 90, and C 89 with corresponding prices. car lot figures include B 90 and C 89 at 56 and 55.

Chicago

Weather note on snow water content accuracy

The weather bureau states the common belief that snow water content equals one eighth of snowfall is seldom true. Water content varies significantly, from three to thirty percent of the snow's density, depending on conditions.

The Weather Bureau

Floods recede in West Germany and Austria face avalanches

Floods and avalanches leave casualties across West Germany, Austria, Belgium, and Poland. Reuters reports deaths totaling at least twelve from avalanches on both sides of the Iron Curtain, with Austria and West Germany easing after floods. Turkish relief plans involve a U S airlift to move coats and bedding to flood victims in Turkey.

Frankfurt Germany West Germany Austria Belgium Ardennes Meuse Orthe Austrian Alps ADN Polish Tatra Mountains Commission For Ski Sport Assa Leghorn Italy U.S Turkey U.S. Air Force C119

Williams To Attend USO Council Talks

Col. E. C. Williams will return to temporary active duty March 15 as official representative of Fort Sill Lawton and member of the National Council of the USO meeting in Washington. He was nominated by the Lawton and Fort Sill USO committee and confirmed by the national board. The council, including civilian and military leaders, advises on USO policy with the president as honorary chairman. Harvey Firestone Jr. will preside at the opening session in the Statler Hotel. Williams will report to a joint Lawton Fort Sill USO meeting on April 11, with April marking USO month.

E. C. Williams N. 23Rd Fort Sill-Lawton National Council of the Uso Washington, D.C Col. Williams Lawton and Fort Sill USO National Board of Governors of United Service Organizations, Inc Fourth Army National Council of Uso United States Harvey S. Fire- Stone Jr National Council Statler Capitol Lawton-Fort Sill Lawton Security Bank Harold W. Hallett

Area Men In Service In Fort Hood Training

Pvt Wayne E Owens of the U S Army son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Owens Indiahoma Okla is receiving advanced Infantry training in the 4th Armored division at Fort Hood Tex He belongs to Co C of the division 512th Infantry Battalion He entered the Army in November 1955 and was last stationed at Camp Chaffee Ark The division reactivated in 1954 is undergoing a comprehensive training program The unit won fame in Normandy and Bastogne in World War II.

Wayne E. Owens U.S. Army Leonard Owens Indiahoma 4Th Armored Division Fort Hood Tex Owens Co. C Camp Chaffee Ark Normandy Bastogne

Hotel porter and clerk assaulted at Oklahoma City hotel

Samuel Thomas Bayless, 26, was charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly attacking Rommie Fuller, a hotel porter, with a hand axe and Joe Merritt, a hotel clerk, with a pistol around 3:40 a.m. Saturday. A .38 caliber pistol was found on three suspects, who were arrested near Sixth and Arlington. County Attorney Manville Redman said charges also loom for two men from the capital city and Durant as accessories.

Samuel Thomas Bayless Oklahoma City Manville Redman Capital City Durant Bayless Rommie Fuller Wolverton Joe Merritt Fuller Merritt Sixth Arlington Kenneth Stradley Bill Davis Redman Woodrow Giles

Lawton church seeks Easter education building completion

From Constitution Files ten years ago, members of Lawton First Presbyterian Church hoped to finish a 45000 dollar church education building by Easter. The Lawton theatre planned Blithe Spirit with a New York cast and a Harry A. Williams owned 80 acre addition appeared in county records.

Lawton First Presbyterian Church Lawton Theatre New York Harry A. Williams Flower Aycock Comanche County Poultry Association

Tax Help Draws 80 Local Residents

About 80 taxpayers visited the U S Office of Internal Revenue in the Post Office building to get help with filing federal income tax returns before the April 15 deadline. Bill Reilly from Administrator Hodge's office called the traffic about normal. IRS staff are available Mondays from 8 a m until noon, with most time spent in the field.

U.S. Office of Internal Revenue Bill Reilly Robert Hodge Internal Revenue

Four Swedish pilots killed in ground attack dive

Four Swedish pilots died Sunday when their planes struck a low hill during a follow-the-leader ground attack maneuver. The crash occurred as the formation attempted a tactical exercise, officials said.

Stockholm

Contests Assured For Council Seats

Contests were assured today for four council posts in the March 20 primary. Filing ends 5 p.m. Saturday. Democratic candidates filed include Ward 1 incumbent Lester McKenzie and D. L. Shelton. Ward 2 incumbent Buck Kinsey and Marshall Looney. Ward 3 incumbent E. W. Kirkpatrick and E. D. Pannell. Ward 5 incumbent Stitt Pair and W. R. Morris.

Lester McKenzie D. L. Shelton Buck Kinsey Marshall Looney E. W. Kirkpatrick E. D. Pannell Stitt Pair W. R Bob) Morris

Income tax service offered at home by Pollock

W Dale Pollock advertises home call income tax return service at 3362 J 1606 Bell. The note invites residents to arrange appointments for personal filing assistance.

W. Dale Pollock Bell

Black Panther Turned Out To Be Tomcat In Spring Valley

In Spring Valley a reported black panther prowling near fields and livestock is identified as a 45 pound jet black tomcat seen by Joyce Boyer 14 who rode past a gravel pit. Police Chief Varucchi and Officer Schwarzing responded confirming the cat about three feet long and two feet high with two accompanying cats.

Spring Valley Til Joyce Boyer Joyce Joseph Varucchi Charles Schwarzing Varucchi

Lawton Hosts District Convention Attracting Visitors

Lawton readies for the district convention of the Southwestern Association of I C C F Lodge drawing about 1 000 visitors. Police Chief Carl Fronberger appeals to Lawton parents to keep children from roller skating on city sidewalks.

Lawton Lands Southwestern Association of I.C.C.F. Lodge Carl Froneberger Lawton

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