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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1957

Page

4

Senate to pass election dispute bill after amendments

Oklahoma Senate moves toward final passage of a bill to settle election disputes after amendments widen court procedures. The measure, drafted by the Privileges and Elections committee, would require district court rulings on fraud to target affected ballots and may cost the losing party damages if charges fail. Principal author Sen. Magi Sandini-D Holdenville notes approach mirrors neighboring states, with final roll call delayed for further printing of amendments.

Carter Bradley United Press Stat Orklasoma City Senate Privileges and Fleetions Committee Wagoner County Len Harold Shoemake D-Muskogee State Supreme Court Sen Magi Sand- Inid State Election Board Buck Dendy Pryor Jim Rinehart D-El Reno Boye Cowden D-Chandler

Morris Asks Public To Give Its Views On School Aid Bill

Rep Toby Morris of Lawson began querying his constituents by mail about the pending school construction aid bills. He noted a Democratic measure proposes 3.6 billion dollars over four years and urged letters with viewpoints.

Morris Constitution Washington Aurea Washington Toby Morris Lawson Monday Nail Movis

Texan Aids 40 Inchers In London Bustline Push

Calvin Fraser of McLean Texas offers to ship bras to London teenage girls with busts over 40 inches. Len Anderson and Fraser discuss fit issues for teen wearers, noting pink satin styles and nap mesh materials. Fraser plans to mail three samples to the club and expand orders. Fraser cites 3-B as the most common size, representing about ten percent of sales.

McLean Tex UPI London Calvin Fraser Panhanelle Lab Len Anderson Miss Anderson Texas Fraser

Amos N Andy Begin 30th Year In Radio

Hollywood report notes Amos N Andy started their 50th year in radio with the CBS Music Hall series. The pair began March 1 1928 on WMAQ Chicago after an experimental stall in New Orleans.

Hollywood Freeman Gusden Charles Correll Amos CBS WMAQ Chicago New Orleans

Funeral Rites for Alton Handlin Held at Snyder

Funeral services for Alton Willard Handlin 42 who died March 12 in Tucson Aviz were at 2 50 p m Sunday at Snyder First Baptist Church with Rev Perry Threadgill officiating Burial followed at Fairlawn Cemetery under Preston Leckie Funeral Home direction Handlin born March 4 1915 Tipton Wandlin attended Cooperton schools later moved to California Survived by parents Mr and Mrs H J Handlin three sisters Mrs Cecil Pew sevell Mrs Stanley Baten Odessa Texas Mrs Donald Mathews Tehachapi Calif four brothers Ten and Roger Sparks Nevada Hoyl San Leandro Calif and Johnny Corpus Christi Texas Services were held at 4 p m Monday in Becker Memorial Chapel for James M Stamper 68 of south Lawton Burial at Highland Cemetery Stamper died Friday in a local hospital Bearers were Lynn Ballou Wayne Ballou Early Miller Jeff Glover Gene Bay and Bill Marson

Cecil Pewsevell Stanley Baten Odessa Tos Donald Mathews Tehachapi Calif Ten Roger Sparks Nov Hoy San Leandro Johnny Corpus Christi Tex Becker Memorial Chapel James M. Stamper Lawton Buriawag Mighland Stamper Lynn Ballou Wayne Ballou Early Miller Jeff Glover Gene Bay Bill Marspon

Veterans Camp Adjutant Remarks At Veteran's Funeral

Co L Allen CL Alle elderly Spanish American War veteran died Monday morning at Snyder. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Snyder. military rites to be held at graveside. G M Brooks, adjutant of Lawton Spanish American War Veterans Camp, spoke. Oxnard Calif earthquake in Ventura County caused minor damage. Port Hueneme clock at City Hall restarted after two years.

CL. Alle Oxnard Calif Ventura County Port Hueneme

Oklahoma Delinquent Tax Load Tops Nine Million

Senator Williams cited Oklahoma delinquent federal taxes totaling 8.797 million in 1956 with about 12 6 thousand residents behind. He noted an 18 percent rise in employment tax delinquencies in Oklahoma City district and 3 764 employers withholding but not sending 2.167 million to the Treasury. He warned that withholding taxes from paychecks leaves employees with no choice and called for action as no progress had been made in three years despite prosperity.

Constitution Withiazinn Bureau Washington Oklahoma John J. Williams Cal Senate Williams Uncle Sam Delaware Republican Oklahoma City Ofice Internal Revenue Service L. Treasury Oklahoma City

Hugo Shotgun Death Ruled Accidental

The coroner's jury ruled the shotgun death of W. B. Nunnally, 66, accidental. He was found shot through the head with a .20 gauge shotgun located beneath the body.

Hugo

Morris Has Fling As Leading Man In House

Rep. Toby Morris of Lawton served as acting speaker for about two hours during floor debate on a U S savings bonds rate increase bill. He chaired when Speaker Sam Rayburn vacated to handle business elsewhere. This marked his first time in that capacity since returning to Congress.

Wasington Washington Toby Morris Lawton House of Representatives U.S Morris Sam Rayburn Texas Mortis Congress House

He Was Loaded Minot Man Arrested For Odd Shop Theft

Minot man Clayton Willis was jailed after police say a shopping trip yielded a bizarre inventory. His pants allegedly concealed a can of olives three sausages a carton of cigarettes a jar of jam two cans of cold meat a slice of bologna a package of gum and a large wedge of cheese.

Minot Clayton Willis Jrail

Thornton Minor Ointment At Good Drug Stores Everywhere

Thornton Minor Ointment is now stocked at all Good Drug Stores nationwide. The announcement highlights widespread availability and suggests relief benefits from the product. No controversy or competing brands are cited.

Thornton

New Colonaid laxative claims relief for constipation

An advertorial-style piece touts Colonaid as a revolutionary laxative that remoistens dry, shrunken colon contents and provides bulk to stimulate normal urges. It promotes safety for pregnant women and claims superiority to old laxatives, offering 60 tablets for 98 cents and promising overnight relief.

Colonaid

Oklahoma Telephones See Rapid Growth and Quick Dialing

Oklahoma residents used telephones at a rate of 2400 calls per minute last year as new lines and faster dialing like Operator Distance Dialing and Direct Distance Dialing expand. The article highlights faster long distance service, trained operators, and emergency responses that save lives, underscoring the link between service progress and profitability.

Oklahoma Peterson

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