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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1956

Page

10

Jencks Appeals To High Court

Washington high court agrees to hear Clinton E. Jencks appeal challenging a five year sentence for filing a non Communist affidavit with the National Labor Relations Board. He claims a new trial is needed after witness Harvey Matusow recanted testimony.

Washington Supreme Court Clinton E. Jencks New Mexico National Labor Relations Board Jencks el Paso Harvey Matusow Matusow Fifth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals New York

SEATO Conference Comes At Bad Time

SEATO nations meet in Karachi as Dulles plans nine East Asian tours. Immediate crises erupt at home with Jordan firing Gen Glubb, Cyprus talks faltering, and new Israel clashes. Pineau denounces Western policy, urging focus on disarmament and peace. Dulles remains abroad, unsure about home return amid volatile Middle East.

Charles M. McCann United Press Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Karachi Pakistan SEATO John Foster Dulles Selwyn Lloyd Pineau Japan Dulles Washington Jordan John Bagot Glubb Arab Legion Middle East Guy Mollet France Moscow Paris Russia Anthony Eden Eisenhower Mollet London

Lawton Scenes Mix Politics and Prep for Sports

The Constitution's Yesteryears notes local unions planning to join a national strike but action is averted after a late wage agreement in Washington. Lawton Chamber adds new members including E. L. Kirkpatrick and others. PTA council formation announced. Maj. Gen. Butner departs Fort Sill for San Antonio with Kilbourne succeeding. Wolverines beat Alma 34 to 22 in district basketball. Oklahoma National Guard camp improvements approved. first city primary election nears. Cache residents raise 500 for Lost Lake area dam and recreation facilities.

Washington, D.C Chamber of Commerce E. L. Kirkpatrick Clay Hewitt Billy Hewitt Eddie Gaskins L. W. Ferguson B. H. Wertz Allan S. Willis David E. Zorbis Lawton Fort Sill San Antonio Tex Eighth Corps Fort Sam Houston C. E. Kilbourne Philippines Post -Lawton Wolverines Alma Quintet Oklahoma National Guard War Department Cache Lost Lake

Dean Martin Wife Says Problems Worked Out Some May Reconcile

Mrs Dean Martin said on Tuesday she and her crooner husband have worked out some of their problems but are not reconciled officially. The couple had separated several months ago and she has not filed for divorce.

Dean Martins Hollywood Dean Martin

Soil bank backers edge toward Senate approval

Democrats and Republicans predicted broad Senate approval for the administration backed 1.1 billion soil bank as debate continued on the omnibus farm aid bill. Senator Aiken warned a veto if rigid price supports are added, while Thye said White House pressure aims to sway votes.

Washington Senate George D. Aiken Senate Agriculture Committee Eisenhower Edward J. Thye R-Minn White House Minnesota Aiken Voluntary Soil Bank Agriculture Department Soil Bank Charles E. Potter R-Mich

Texarkana Bus Service Restores Temp Transport

About 80,000 residents in Texarkana Texas and Arkansas began temporary bus service Tuesday after Texarkana Transit Co quit, with Lone River Bus Co and Wake Village Bus Co stepping in. City had no service since Saturday. taxi business rose 15 percent as drivers offered free rides along with community support while officials seek a permanent franchise.

Texarkana Tex Texas Arkansas Texarkana Transit Co Ed Mitchell Lone River Bus Co Red River Arsenal Wake Village Bus Co Wake Village

Funeral Rites for Mrs Rose Wohlgemuth at Waurika

Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m Wednesday at the Waurika Church of Christ for Rose Wohlgemuth a longtime Jefferson county resident born in Odessa Russia She died Monday in a Waurika hospital Her husband Fred Wohlgemuth died in 1931 The family farmed in Clay county Texas then moved to Oklahoma their son in law pastor Haskell England will officiate Bearers include grandsons James Wohlgemuth Sam Walker Bobby Bradley James Howard Fred Wohlgemuth Clinton and Raymond Mitchell Burial is at Ryan Cemetery with Worley Funeral Home in charge Survivors include daughters Rose Howard Duncan Velma Mae Mattie Bradley and Emma Walker four sons Percy Ryan Ed Pampa Fred Vallejo and Will Glendale 23 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren a sister Emma Oster Wichita Falls Texas.

Waurika Waurika Church of Christ Rose Wohlgemuth Jefferson County Ryan Waurika Hospital Evangelical Church James Wohlgemuth Sam Walker Bobby Bradley James Howard Fred Wohlgemuth Clinton Raymond Mitchell Ray Christman Wohlgemuth Rose Howard Barney Mitchell Emma Walker Duncan Mattie Bradley Velma Okla Percy Pampa Tex Fred Vallejo Calif Will Glendale Emma Oster Wichita Falls Texas Ryan Cemetery Worley Funeral Home

Mangram services for William Mangram held at Centenary Church

William A Mangram 77 of 2608 Lee Boulevard died in his sleep near midnight Thursday at home. Funeral services were held at 2 30 PM Monday at Centenary Methodist Church with Rev J Walter Browers Jr and Rev J W Gladney officiating. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery. Bearers were J R Morse Mack Hair Dwight Gayle Virgil Richard son Jack Nunley and J W Vaughan with honorary bearers Matt Vaught Sullivan Watson Russel Gayle Jake Overall Perry Weger Lee Knowles Tom Blankenship.

William Andrew Mangram Lee Blvd Centenary Methodist Church J. Walter Browers Jr J. W. Gladney First Assembly of God Church Highland Cemetery Becker Funeral Home Mangram J. R. Morse Mack Hair Dwight Gayle Virgil Richardson Jack Nunley J. W. Vaughan Matt Vaught Sullivan Watson Russel Gayle Jake Overall Perry Weger Lee Knowles Tom Blankenship

Graveside rites held for infant John A Owen Jr

Infant son of Pfc and Mrs John A Owen died at birth at 12 30 p m Saturday. Graveside rites were held at 1 30 p m Monday in Fort Sill cemetery with Chaplain Upton Higgins officiating. Becker Funeral home listed. Owen attached to the 602nd Hqstry at Fort Sill.

John Allen Owen Jr Fort Sill Upton Higgins Becker Funeral Home Pfc John A. Owen Owen 602Nd Hqstry

Eisenhower thanks Brig. Gen Kilpatrick for Citizens chair

President Eisenhower thanked Brig. Gen. Reed Kilpatrick for accepting the national chairmanship of Citizens for Eisenhower. Kilpatrick, chairman of the Madison Square Garden Corp., called on the President briefly at the White House.

Washington Eisenhower Reed Kilpatrick Citizens For Eisenhower Kilpatrick Madison Square Garden Corp White House

Wofford Appointed to Thurmond Senate Seat in South Carolina

Greenville lawyer Thomas A. Wofford, age 47, was appointed by Gov. George Bell Timmerman Jr. to succeed Strom Thurmond in the U.S. Senate. Thurmond’s resignation takes effect April 4, with Wofford serving until November, then resigning to allow the elected candidate seniority. Thurmond’s exit follows his 1954 pledge and June 12 Democratic primary plan. Wofford, a Harvard Law School graduate of 1931, says he will not run for office this year.

Columbia S.C Greenville Thomas A. Wofford U.S. Senate Strom Thurmond Thurmond Wofford Congress George Bell Timmerman Jr Greenville County Democratic

Purdom Divorce Settlement With Alimony Provisions

British actor Edmund Purdom will pay his wife Tita Purdom 750 dollars a month in alimony and provide 150 dollars a month for each of their two daughters under a court approved divorce. She testified that his earlier affection shifted to deceit after a Hollywood party and that he vanished the night of the event. She described his return time and a dismissive remark about her involvement in his life.

Santa Monica Edmund Purdom Tita

Stevenson on world peace warns nationalism fuels global conflict

United Press dispatch from Alexandria Minnesota reports Adlai Stevenson saying peace cannot be bought and even if Russia and its allies disappeared there would still be trouble as nationalism edges imperialism in many regions.

Alexandria, Minn Adlai Stevenson Russia

Kefauver Calls For Greater World Peace Efforts

Rochester report quotes Senator Estes Kefauver warning that the United States is not doing enough for world peace. He criticizes complacency amid prosperity and cites defense as a critical neglected area.

Rochester N. Y Sen. Estes Kefauver D-Tenn

Larsen's mother warns on rest and pitching Williams

Yankee pitcher Don Larsen heeded his mother's advice before spring training. She told him to get proper rest and to be careful when pitching to Ted Williams, underscoring a cautious approach ahead of the season.

ST. Petersburg Fla Don Larsen Ted Williams

Chicago man kept wife as prisoner in 15 month marriage

Stanley Janis, 41, explains why he confined his 21 year old wife Betty for 15 months. He says she was all mine and he wanted to preserve control. Authorities allege abuse and coercive confinement as his motive and seek legal action.

Chicago Stanley Janis Betty

Broadway singer denied Indianapolis appearance over pregnancy

Evansville report notes Gloria Lane, a Broadway singer, was barred from a concert in Indianapolis due to pregnancy. Lane states motherhood is treated as a crime in Indianapolis, reflecting controversy over venue decisions affecting performers who are mothers.

Evansville Ind Gloria Lane Indianapolis

Fleete sworn in as head of General Services Administration

Franklin G. Fleete, former assistant secretary of defense, was sworn in at the White House Monday as the new head of the General Services Administration. He succeeds Edmund F. Mansure who resigned.

Washington Franklin G. Fleete Defense White House General Services Administration Edmund F. Mansure

Skimping Pennies Finally Pays Off For Money Lender

Sam Bronstein a St. Louis money lender turned a 3600 investment into 970000 fortune by holding Missouri Pacific Railroad stock since 1938. He earned 6 to 5 loans to broke newsmen and plans to give the family trust fund to Missouri School of Journalism with an estimated 30000 yearly principal.

ST. Louis Sam Bronstein Bronstein Missouri Pacific Railroad MOPAC Cently

House Plants Prefer Moderate Temperatures for Growth

House plants thrive best at temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees, a range that supports healthy growth and minimizes stress. Maintain consistent conditions, avoid sudden drafts, and monitor for signs of heat or cold stress.

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