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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1956
Page
10
The Lawton Constitution presents design plan T-603 by Petersen Ebbert for a brick four sided exterior home. With 1221 square feet living space and a two car garage, it emphasizes economical construction, functional layouts, and modern features like privacy locking bathrooms and a front vestibule entry.
The Associated Press report quotes state extension agronomist Gaylord Hanes arguing that farmers must raise per acre yields to survive. He cites Oklahoma crop data showing low profits at current yields, with significant gains possible from fertilizers and improved practices. Research on bee repellents aims to protect crops from insecticides as entomologists seek broader pest control solutions.
Eighty nine railroads filed preliminary applications with the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking a flat 5 percent rise in passenger fares. Western lines call for a 25 cent minimum one-way fare and 50 cents round trip, with parlor car and Pullman rates up 20 cents. Eastern and northern lines want a 5 percent rise, 5 cent minimum on coach, and 20 cent minimum on premium seats. Suburban fares unaffected. The ICC notes railroads lost about 700 million dollars on passenger travel in 1954, with 1955 losses expected higher.
In the Atlantic storms labeled hurricanes are called typhoons when forming in the Pacific Ocean, reflecting regional naming conventions for tropical cyclones.
HOLLYWOOD UP. Jack Benny joked about his age when posing with his violin during a lunch invitation on April 19 honoring conductor Alfred Wallenstein and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. He claimed to be 39 in music and recalled owning the instrument for 47 years since youth.
Washington and Pittsburgh see dual wage and job security threats as railroad firemen and Transport Workers Union locals threaten nationwide and Pennsylvania Railroad strikes. Firemen demand a $3 daily wage rise after last October gains while opposing railroad moves to use diesel personnel and expand layoff authority. TWU locals vote to strike 25,000 nonoperating workers if layoffs persist. Negotiations stalled. mediation may delay action 60 days.
A 9 year old St Bernard named Dutchess thwarted a South Side tavern holdup as four gunmen demanded cash. Dutchess lunged at a robber, took a shot and wounded, but the dog and owner James Carrollo faced losses of cash and a gun before the robbers fled. Carrollo took the wounded dog to a veterinarian.
The TU104 jet airliner, Russia's swept-wing civil counterpart to the Badger bomber, astonished British observers as Gen. Ivan Serov arrived in London. Reported to carry 50 to 60 passengers with oxygen masks, the craft sparked headlines about Soviet aviation ahead of the West.
A Japanese newspaper plane crashed on the snow covered slopes of Mount Norikura killing two crew members and two photographers.
Census workers will meet at 3 30 p m next Thursday in the basement of Central Junior High to receive instructions for this year s census job Lawrence Laird administrative assistant has increased the number of workers from 15 to 22 to speed up the census There will be 20 census workers in Lawton and two at Fort Sill The enumeration will start April
Robert C. Weathers, 25, Kansas City, was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon in the Miami Safeway holdup. He’s held in Platt City, Missouri, awaiting return for questioning in the January 17 robbery. Raymond Cantrell of Mount Vernon, Missouri, already faces trial on related charges.
U S buckwheat production fell from 16 million bushels in 1905 to 2 055 million bushels in 1955, reflecting a dramatic drop in output over five decades.
Golfers are invited to enjoy good fellowship, health, and recreation through golf at the Lawton Municipal Golf Course, located beside the municipal airport.
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