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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1956
Page
1
AP Newsfeatures recounts the entry into Jerusalem with Jesus and disciples as crowds chant hosannas. John the apostle reflects on the coming crucifixion, Jesus teachings, and the tension between zeal and restraint. The piece portrays Boanerges and a mix of awe, doubt, and faith as Passover crowds await the foretold king.
The House Appropriations Committee released a 397 page staff report condemning Defense Department procurement practices as unrealistic and giving contractors a large edge. It cites delays, faulty policy guidance and possible political pressure without alleging corruption.
By BILL CRAWFORD staff. Western Electric Co. crews of 110 are installing equipment at the Southwestern Bell Telephone building at 17th and Gore for Lawton's dial system. Peak employment will taper off next week, payroll exceeds $15,000 weekly. Adjusting begins in three weeks with testing in five weeks as the city switches to dial service in September.
The United States asks Russia to join a plan to reduce armed forces to 24.2 million each, with Britain France and others to follow. Stassen outlines a parallel cut in armaments and spending, tied to inspection safeguards, amid earlier disarmament hurdles.
Western Electric Co workers in Lawton near completion of installation work begun January 30. After eight weeks on site, employment will gradually decline by about 10 men weekly for four weeks until stabilized. Equipment arrived by 26 train cars plus air express and trucks. Many workers have moved families to Lawton for the project.
In New York and Washington a Moscow deflation campaign triggers a big tizzy among American Communists. The Daily Worker publishes editorials and letters reflecting internal conflict while outsiders sense a party split. The Times notes differing views on Moscow policy and possible leadership purges. See REDS, Page 2.
Secretary Brucker announced a new Army radar Nike anti aircraft complex named missile master capable of detecting aircraft and missiles and coordinating Nike missiles against them. The development center shown controls Nike defenses around Washington and Baltimore with 11 installations each eight launchers.
London reports secret British briefings saying a considerable number of Egyptian officers and NCOs are being trained in Poland at a Soviet base near Gdynia. The training, tied to a 1955 arms deal with Czechoslovakia, includes radar, submarines and artillery as part of Middle East policy considerations.
Warm, springlike conditions prevail in Lawton and across Oklahoma with five day outlooks showing temperatures 2 to 10 degrees above normal and minimal day to day changes. Highs near 70 expected locally with 11 am reading around 53 and lows around 33 to 45, little or no precipitation.
Oklahoma City Sen Robert Kerr says he is not a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination though he does not dismiss a potential compromise bid. He notes Sen Ellender favors him but favors Gov Averell Harriman as a strong contender while calling Republican splits larger than those within his party. He questions chances of delivery if offered the moon.
About 350 women teachers register for the Delta Kappa Gamma state conference at the Hotel Lawtonian. Activities include a 7:30 p.m. start, an 8:30 a.m. Sunday breakfast, and a 9:30 a.m. Saturday general session with Mrs. Edna McGuire Boyd addressing proposed amendments and officer elections. Miss Helen Elliott chairs, theme Purposeful Progressive Action, with Mrs. Boyd delivering I Face The Future at the president's banquet.
Jaycees present their third annual rural acquaintance program at 7 30 p m today at New Hope school. Dr Tom Stanton serves as chairman and invites the public to attend. The rural school sits three miles west of the U S 277 Y south of Lawton toward Antioch church then two miles south and a half mile west.
Classmates of Mildred Ann Reynolds will be questioned starting Monday as state and local authorities resume the investigation into the fiery death of the 22 year old Northwestern State College coed. A coroner jury said the death was not accidental and recommended continued inquiry. State Crime Bureau agent Ivan Gates said all students without afternoon classes would be questioned, with others questioned if they were in class that day. The jury cited possible incendiarism and urged further investigation.
Diplomatic sources report that the three foreign ministers will meet in Paris in May to craft a unified approach to the Middle East crisis. Britain plans a standby military action option if tensions erupt, while the United States weighs UN backed peace efforts and possible stand-by authority to use force if the UN fails. The White House postponed a presidential advisory session to Saturday, calling it routine and unrelated to the crisis.
Partly cloudy and warmer with a high in the 70s and a low tonight around 45. The day’s low near 33 and an 11 am reading of 53. Thursday’s high projected at 54.
Robert N. Nelson a 30 year old Fort Sillman goes on trial in district court on a two year old charge of first degree manslaughter. The March 12 1954 filing follows a fatal crash near the Comanche Caddo county line that killed Zelda Mae Lindsey 16 and injured several others early March 6 1954. Trooper John Duke testified about handling the accident investigation as the state contends Nelson drove near the highway center before striking a truck.
Washington 8 year old Sarah Tuggle denies romantic interest in David Eisenhower after a letter she wrote to President Eisenhower was read at a birthday party for David's grandmother. She said, I never meant any such thing, adding she sees little of David because the Secret Service gets in my way.
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