This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1956
Page
1
Ivan A Serov the Soviet security chief flies to London as security plans are reviewed for the Khrushchev Bulganin visit beginning April 18. British papers label Serov odious sinister and blazon concerns rise over mass murders and deportations in World War II.
Washington reports Democrats who back Stevenson ponder alternatives after Minnesota primary loss to Estes Kefauver. Possible contenders listed include Averell Harriman Lyndon Johnson Stuart Symington Frank Lausche G Mennen Williams and Robert Kerr amid talk of a split nomination and no clear front runner.
The United States offered to cut military manpower to 2.5 million if the Soviet Union matches it and called for 40,000 to 60,000 square miles of each side to be opened to international inspection. The plan, presented by Harold Stassen, aims to test disarmament controls and may be discussed next week. Five UN subcommittee members would send inspectors to 20,000 to 30,000 square miles of each side.
Hollywood fans witnessed a surprising sweep as Ernest Borgnine and his film Marty claimed the top Oscar trophies. Italian star Anna Magnani won best actress for The Rose Tattoo, with Jo Van Fleet and Jack Lemmon taking supporting honors for East of Eden and Mister Roberts respectively. The ceremony at the Hollywood Pantages drew over 2,000 celebrities and marked an all-newcomer year.
Lawtonians attend dedication of Lawton High School's $325000 auditorium, part of a $242 million model school plant. Dedication at 7:30 p.m. includes Jerry Brammer address and school play Our Hearts Were Young And Gay. Auditorium features 1400 seats, turquoise gold waterfall curtain, motor front curtain, fireproof stage gear, and a 80 by 35 foot stage.
Chandler Oklahoma Ardie City Commissioner Joe Taylor had two burglary charges dismissed by County Attorney Tom J. Amis due to lack of evidence in two Prague break-ins last December. He remains charged in Garvin County on three burglary counts after a Stratford case jury acquitted him there.
Oklahoma City Sen George Miskovsky announced a 17 member panel to draft a new apportionment formula for the Legislature. The group, mostly attorneys with three technical advisers, will convene in Oklahoma City on April 8 to study a draft for a constitutional amendment. The move follows years of stalled reapportionment and court-related pressures. Tulsa and Oklahoma City are represented among the attorneys, with other members from Ardmore Atoka Muskogee and Enid.
The Daily Mirror columnist Cassandra sharply critiques royal spending, urging economy as government seeks inflation cuts. The piece cites Britannia costs at 2.2 million pounds with refits totaling 100,000 and notes plans to replace the Queen's Flight Vikings at 50,000 pounds each, suggesting high transport outlays.
A 20 year old Cameron college student attempted suicide by turning on gas and locking himself in a kitchen after a breakup. A neighbor’s call and a nurse’s action led to police rescue before noon. He was taken to Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition.
Noon observations report overcast skies with no measurable rainfall in Lawton. Highs were expected in the 50s. The Weather Bureau predicted a few scattered showers late Friday, but fair weather for tonight.
John Helvey, owner of Lawton Drug Co., stands trial in district court for allegedly selling paregoric beyond legal limits to Ben Moore on October 21. The defense, led by Lewis Derke, contends entrapment as Moore sought to trap Helvey into an illegal sale.
In Flagstaff Arizona Navy and Army recruiters visit the isolated Havasupai at the canyon bottom. M Sgt Vestal Nunlist and Engineman Wesley D Wolf meet Chief Manakaja to discuss enlistment while playing football on a sandy field. The piece highlights recruitment efforts among the 250 residents and notes the absence of timeouts or substitutes in the game.
A B 25 bomber crashed about 50 miles southwest of Waco while on a night training flight from Connally Air Force Base. All six crew members were killed. The crew included pilot instructors Lt. K R Woodman Jr and Lt Zed Gibson Jr, co pilot Lt Peter Hisky Jr, and students 2nd Lts E G Smith Jr, Thomas Andres, and Frederick Buresch Jr. Wreckage found near U S 79 north of Franklin by highway patrolmen. Last contact was 11 05 p m Wednesday. search began at 1 a m Thursday.
Civilians will see a rare Fort Sill event on Saturday featuring jet planes and a simulated atomic blast. A Massed Fire 1 artillery display starts at 10 a.m. at Firing Point 137, followed by an Air Firepower demonstration. Both are open to the public with tickets via the Lawton Chamber of Commerce.
A half million dollar heli copter shelter project starts at Fort Sill with $548,970 contract awarded to Southwest Constructors Inc. The 20,000 square foot hangar will sit between Hangars Three and Five on Gate Two and is set to finish by January 1957.
The Coast Guard said a four engine aircraft crashed about three miles offshore near Flagler Beach. No definite information on the aircraft type or whether it was civilian or military. It was unclear how many persons were aboard.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.