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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1957

Page

16

Atkinson Quits Commission Post and Gov Race Hints

Oklahoma City report details Atkinson resigning from the Governor's Economic Development Commission amid Democratic finance leadership talk for a future gubernatorial bid. Gov. Gary confirmed he was informed. no comment from Atkinson. Senate Appropriations discussed funds for the Commerce and Industry Department, including a proposed two year boost to nearly double staff through new divisions.

Iklahoma City Atkinson Senate Fle Raymond Gary Gary Tony Tipps Senate Committee Tandall Klemnte Emmies Mlorynatiais

Rackets Hearing Probes West Coast Union Ties

Public hearings into alleged corrupt dealings involve Langley linked to a Seattle racketeering group and a Portland investigation. Mundt questions why improper payments would destroy records while Mikeseil cites documentary evidence in the file. An office secretary may locate key papers as investigators in Portland prepare to locate documents by telephone.

Council Mundt Mikeseil Tanner Mikerell Portland Committee Teamsters Union Langley Seatte

Cop and jaywalker part as friends in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles officer G. P. Jacob cites Abraham Graff for jaywalking. Graff pays a $5 fine but praises the officer, calling him a gentleman. After issuing the citation, Jacob accompanies Graff to a movie matinee, helping with his admission.

Los Angeles G. P. Jacob Abraham Graff Graff Jacob

Spanish War Souvenir Swap Proposed at Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS Md 4 Count Don Jose M de Areiza Spanish ambassador to the United States suggests the U S Naval Academy swap its captured Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes for three tat tered American flags now in Spain The Reina was used by the academy as bachelor officers quarters The flags were captured by Spain in the same war Officials had no comment.

Annapolis Jose M. de Areiza United States U. S. Naval Academy Spain

Stanolind Plans Off Shore Cuba Well First Test In Waters

An official of Cur ban Stanolind Oil Co says the firm probably will drill its next well offshore in Cuban south coastal waters, the first such test. G J Smith of Pan American Petroleum Co notes two Cuban exploratory wells were drilled, both dry, but provided information. Onshore tests will follow.

TULSA Curban Stanolind Oil Co G. J. Smith Pan American Petroleum Co Stanolind Yesterdaay Any Cuba Smith

Democrats Warned They Aren’t Shoo-Ins for 60 or 58

Washington report on the Democratic and GOP soul-searching as party leaders Assess prospects for 1958 and 1960 elections. Democrats seek new faces while Republicans push for stronger organization and smarter campaigns. Kennedy and Aiken proposals anticipate wide reform across national, state, and local levels.

Raymond Eal Washington Cormittor Dwight Bb. Tistnheiger Democratic Naional Paul AL Baler Tole Tallimore Democrats Mee John Fe Miassechisetts Sertitar George T Aiken Lev Sil New York GOP Republicen Poly Nllawer Psu Aiken Wis Breaus Pani Lavity Eisenhower Dhit Popwarity Wielos Vermort Opini House Senate Kennedys

Chocolates Sent With Glass Threat To Dinaly Washington

Hollywood police say a box of chocolates laced with glass was mailed to blues singer Dinaly Washington before a Zardi’s show. A note claimed the act as “goodby to you,” signed Ya, with postal inspectors involved and manager Jack Cordon denying racial motivation.

Hollywood Oday Dinaly Washington Zardi Chavalales Sul Mari Miss Washington

Tulsa Children's Medical Center Leads five state training program

Tulsa's Children's Medical Center was named headquarters for a five state regional training program for mentally retarded children. Federal funding exceeding $55,000 was approved. Dr. Sandy F. Mathews Oklahoma health commissioner announced the plan after a conference with Dr. Paul C. Benton medical director of the center. Dr. John Shackelford of the state Health Department called the project a training program for the whole Southwest.

Tulsa Children’s Medical Center Janes Sandy F. Mathews Oklahoma Health Commissioner Paul C. Benton John Shackelford State Health Department Southwest

United Drys May Seek Repeal Public Hearing

United Drys Association will decide today or tomorrow whether to request a public hearing on a prohibition repeal resolution. Rep. Cien Tam of Pauls Valley said Tuesday that Dr. Stanley F B Niles executive secretary of the drys discussed it. The resolution is before the House Constitutional Amendments Committee and likely to be passed to the House without recommendation, enabling a crucial vote on repeal.

Owlanoma City United Drys Assn Cien Tam Pauls Valley Ham Stanley FB. Niles Drys House

Invention of Cride Shorthand by Martius Tira

Martius Tira from 100 B.C. devised a cride shorthand long noted for its scale. The system reportedly contained 13,900 characters by 400 ALD. The historical record highlights its ambitious length and early script innovation.

Martius Tira

Dulles vows no shift on Red China policy

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, speaking to Southeast Asia Treaty Organization members in Australia, insisted the United States will not recognize the Communist government in Peiping or admit Red China to the United Nations. He stressed continued opposition to any two Chinas or direct talks that might ease pressure on Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist regime. The article notes the hard line amid Cold War tensions and contrasts China with Formosa.

Charles M. McCann United Press John Foster Dulles United States China Shore Peiping Dulles Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Australia Fort Widset United Nations Red China Soviet Russia Josef Stalin Taylors Chiang Katchek Formosa Chiang Jean Formos Chin Fremier Chou En-L U.N Japan Red

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