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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1956
Page
3
Comanche tribal councilmen plan a resolution to separate from the Kiowa and Apache tribes at a Fort Sill Indian School meeting. The effort aims to establish an independent government, citing distinct language, tradition, history, and culture. All members are urged to attend.
Fourteen hundred seats are being installed at Lawton high school's new auditorium as announced by principal Hugh Bish. Completion is set for March 22 for dedicatory rites and the first major production Our Hearts Were Young And Gay on March 22-23. Tickets are on sale. Originally scheduled Air Force band concert on March 19 will move to McMahon Memorial auditorium.
Lawton Recreation center hosts two St Patrick's Day dances announced by new youth director Mrs Jack E Howe. Junior high students dance 8 to 10 45 p m today with a holiday theme while senior high dance also 8 to 10 45 p m Saturday. Refreshments will be served and center membership stands at 170.
Services for Ophelia Ann Rhoades 84 of 914 S Fifth are at 2 30 PM Saturday at Bethel Assembly of God with Rev Claud H Davis officiating Burial is in Highland Cemetery Ritter Funeral Home in charge She died at 1 AM Thursday at home after a short illness
About a score of University of Tulsa engineering students were to appear in municipal court today on public disturbance charges after last night’s arrest. Police said 100 to 150 students celebrated Engineers Day with green paint and a soiled dormitory raid. eight patrol cars rushed to the scene as officers described the event as a mess of confusion. Some students were found carrying women's panties, while one claimed permission to paint shamrocks.
U S Secretary of State Dulles and Nationalist China leader Chiang Kai shek met in Taipei to discuss mutual defense against Communist aggression. The talks followed Dulles arrival from Manila and lasted over an hour at Chiang’s residence, with a formal dinner later. Chiang urged a clear U S commitment to defend Quemoy and the Matsus, a request not shown to sway Dulles.
An all German program will be presented at 7 30 p m Monday at Fort Sill Building No 4556 by students of Mrs Valerie Churillo The program is for class members Fort Sill personnel and Lawtonians who are interested in the country About 100 are expected to attend The program will consist of German jokes songs and plays Mrs Churillos class is composed of Cameron college and Army Education Center students 553rd Field Artillery battalion and members of the Officer's Wives club.
Bernard Schreiber a 19 year old youth was executed by electric chair in Ohio taking the states 299th victim of capital punishment. He was put to death for the rape and slaying of a one year old girl in Toledo marking the tenth teenage murderer executed in Ohio since 1897.
Galileo conducts the first systematic examination of sunspots, marking a milestone in astronomical science and solar observation according to historical records. The work signals a shift toward empirical methods in understanding solar phenomena and celestial variability.
Enid Oklahoma grease fire damages the Youngblood Hotel kitchen, caused by a newly installed ventilator that reportedly worked too well. Bruce Wallace, owner, says steaks for five company parties were being prepared when flames swept the kitchen, but guests were not disturbed and no injuries occurred.
Muskegon Michigan. Officials said Muskegon Catholic Central high students formed the nation's first high school credit union. Principal Rev Louis Lapres said students contributed over $2,000 to be loaned for personal uses including tuition books or clothes. Loans up to $25 require no co signer and carry five cents interest if repaid within a month.
India plans to extend irrigation to an additional 20 million acres over the next five years. The program aims to boost farm output and water efficiency across states, leveraging existing canal networks and newer water management projects.
Movie actress Joan Tyler predicts marriage to comedian George Jessel and plans to announce an engagement in New York this weekend. A high profile Hollywood pairing draws attention as rumors of a formal announcement circulate.
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