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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1956
Page
12
A philosophical maxim notes that all advantages come with drawbacks and that a universal compensation governs all states of being, reflecting on balance in life and reality.
Veteran Democratic leaders refuse to concede defeat as they prepare for a hard race with Eisenhower in 1960. Analysts note risks of a weak candidate harming downballot races, while insiders emphasize the party’s resolve to mobilize full strength and avoid a sacrificial nominee. The focus remains on beating Eisenhower and maintaining party unity at state and local levels.
The article warns of growing safety concerns in the U S military air fleet noting seven major crashes since January with 28 airmen killed across seven plane types. Investigations proceed amid claims that maintenance shortfalls from budget cuts threaten operations and safety. Congress faces a clear task to address funding and staffing.
The Philippine military attache and his wife Mr and Mrs Rafael Pargas recently moved into a Washington house in a neighborhood of career officials. Mrs Pargas hosted a cocktail party inviting three houses around. Guests were delighted yet surprised that many neighbors hadn’t met or knew each other’s names despite eight years in the same area.
Senate Republicans led by Knowland say there is room to negotiate the eight member lobby investigation committee deadlock over dual responsibility and rules. Bridges and Gore discuss a meeting to move forward while Johnson presses for continued talks. If no chairman by next Thursday, Hennings threatens discharge of the panel to standard Senate committees.
The text lists quick Q A items covering TV reach with over 90 percent within range of a station and 75 percent able to access two or more. General Custer's West Point standing as graduated at the foot of his class. the 1950 census noting only California New York and Ohio as gains over a million. and Gertrude Ederle as the first woman to swim the English Channel completing the 14 hours 31 minutes crossing on August 6 1926.
Eighteen cases called included three already arraigned. Defendants slated for District court trials include Horace Stevenson for murder in the Jan. 23 death of Frank Griffin, Willie Bates for assault with a dangerous weapon, John Helvey for unlawful sale of narcotic exempted preparations, Willie J. Davis for assault with intent to rape, Paul Hulen for second degree forgery, Onita Bonner and Betty Richard as accessories in the Sept. 10 fatal shooting of Horace Stevenson, and Guy Kleeman for embezzlement. Arraignments of C. E. Parrish, Robert Norman Nelson, and Katherine Wooten postponed to Tuesday. Superior court arraignments set for next Tuesday include Cecil Hollingsworth, Donald Edward Hammond, and Ray Wilkinson for second-degree burglary. E. A. Burt’s felonious bogus check case postponed. Harlan Hall for obtaining money by false pretenses. Troius Warner Warren for second-degree burglary. Eula Pearl Williams for grand larceny. Judge Landers ordered Jack Coryell to arraign Tuesday on assault with a dangerous weapon. Defense notes possible payment of fine on driving while intoxicated instead of appealing.
County home demonstration club leaders attended a class on freezing vegetables and fruits led by Miss Ruth Peterman of Oklahoma A&M. The session outlined eight steps for freezer quality foods and urged planning to use stored supplies within a year. A practical frozen-vegetable cooking demonstration followed with assistance from Mrs. Joan Eller.
Highway patrol held several cars for delinquent license plates with owners told to secure 1956 tags. No charges yet. drivers arrested and cars impounded. Troopers ordered vigilance after 1955 plates expired January 31 and penalties rose leading to March 2 price doubling. Contact tag agent Phil Gafford at 517 E. for licensing details.
The 515th Ordnance Company arrived Thursday from Redstone Arsenal Huntsville Alabama as support to the 246th FA Missile Corporal Battalion at Fort Sill. They completed preliminary training and will begin postcycle schooling and receive further group training starting April 1.
A political notice announces Democratic candidates for Ward 5 council seats, listing W. R. Morris and Bob Stitt as the ticket. The filing signals their intention to seek election and participate in upcoming campaigns.
Eight persons were arrested Thursday afternoon and night by city police on charges including leaving an accident scene and making an improper left turn. Oscar Hawkins posted a $20 bond on an assault complaint filed by his wife Opal. Lanier Rice was found not guilty on a similar assault complaint by his wife Jean. Judge J Merle Oaks fined Jean for contempt after she interfered with testimony. Henry D Striplin posted a $20 bond for reckless driving. Teresa C Stockton was fined $5 for an improper left turn. Pfc Elmer J Landis faced a charge of leaving the scene of an accident at Vinson’s Service Station where a gasoline pump was struck by Landis’s car. One person was held for burglary investigation and released without charge. another was arrested for public drunkenness. In Municipal Court Jimmy C Akers was fined $20 for reckless driving and Pvt Richard L Wallar forfeited an $11 bond for driving to the left of center. Charles Edmond Winstead forfeited a $12 bond for failure to yield right of way.
Oklahoma City OK Dwain D Box secretary of the Oklahoma County Election Board will serve out the term of the late Common Pleas Judge Evert Crismore Gov Raymond Gary appointed the 39 year old former state law maker Thursday to a term ending in January 1959 Gary said he named Box because of personal friendship since 1946 when Box entered the legislature and because Box is honest conscientious a hard worker and good church man Box served in the Oklahoma House from 1946 to 1950 He is a native of Stuart in Hughes county
Records show numerous admissions and discharges in Southwestern areas including Charles Smith Walters medical and Barbara K Lawrence surgery. Memorial births record daughters for Johnson and Daubenspeck families with additional surgery and medical notes across Kiowa and surrounding towns.
Oklahoma City market bulletin lists wheat prices across towns led by 2.09 in Kingfisher and 2.07 in Enid. Broilers and hens show steady to short offerings with varied f.o.b. farm quotes. Eggs are steady with heavy offerings. butterfat prices range around 50 to 60 cents. Cattle and hogs prices reflect light cattle supply and generally steady hogs. Chicago butter futures noted steady with specific grade quotes.
The piece laments habit change for Lent and urges consistent worship beyond occasional attendance. It contrasts rushing to dress with seeking spiritual motivation and questions churchgoing motives, urging humility and daily prayer to keep inner peace.
Mary M a 50 year old neurotic housewife fears dying from a blood clot heart attack or insanity She links religious guilt to health anxieties and menopausal fears Her sexual frustration and autoerotic acts fed her guilt while Maya doctors offered a sex problems booklet as therapy, printed by Hopkins Syndicate Inc.
The reader encounters a themed missing words puzzle with clues such as The morning, look and listen and The tortoise and the, with entries including Mimic Cavern Love god the expense account and Cinderella's glass among others. Answers cross reference garden variety puzzle terms and common phrases across several word lengths.
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From page one the discussion focused on economic prospects as Atkinson presented a film on atomic energy its potential for humanity He commended Exall English president of the Oklahoma Development Council for aiding Oklahoma growth and lauded Lawtons progress Glen Powers a longtime friend introduced the speaker
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