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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1956

Page

7

Oklahoma City livestock and Oklahoma prices report

State agricultural prices list wheat no. 1 hard steady at 2.04 to 2.12 per bushel across towns. Broilers hens and eggs show mixed moves with mild declines in eggs and steady butterfat. Oklahoma City livestock sale notes cattle scarce, hogs active and steady with 180 to 240 lb butcher grades 14.25 to 15.00, sows 11.50 to 12.50, sheep nominally steady.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Guyman Hooker Frederick Lawton Hobart Vici Blackwell Medford Clinton el Reno Enid Kingfisher Yukon Bison Hennessey Alva Muskogee Tulsa Woodward Elk City Sayre Pauls Valley Laverne Watonga Vinita Phill Pet RCA Reyn Sears Roeb Sinclair O Socony Stoke van Re Trans Air US Steel Woolworth

Four petty thefts reported to police

Four petty thefts today were added to a long list of minor thefts during the past month with most cases unsolved. Douglas Hough reported items stolen from his car, Gus Johnson said gasoline siphoned from his 1951 Chevrolet truck, Leon Nagler found four hubcaps removed from his 1955 Plymouth, and Robert Nokes reported his 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air stolen from his home.

Douglas Hough Gus Johnson Leon T. Nagler Sycamore Robert E. Nokes

Will Lure Tourists OKLAHOMA CITY

Oklahoma promotional booklet titled Americas Newest Vacationland Oklahoma will be published by the State Planning and Resources Board. The 24 page color booklet costs 10000 dollars for an initial run of 50000 copies to lure tourists to the state.

Oklahoma City America Oklahoma State Planning and Resources Board Chambers of Commerce Quartz Mountain State Park Durant Texoma State Park Quartz Mountain Texoma

City Loggers Post Bonds After Raids

Two Lawton booze handlers posted a total of 120 in bonds after police raids on their establishments. Ralph Hudson and Melvin Davis each posted 60. Officers confiscated liquor quantities from Hudsons place and Davis place under warrants issued by Peace Justice Marvin E. Cameron.

Lawton Ralph Hudson Melvin Davis Hudson Walter Asbery Johnny West Fred Mitchell Lee Clark Hudson’s Place Marvin E. Cameron Davis’ Place Asbery Mitchell Cameron

Sill Man Slashed In Tavern Fight At Fort Sill

A Fort Sill private was treated at the post hospital for severe facial cuts after a tavern fight with a beer bottle. Police Lt. Walter C. Asbery arrested a 22 year old private first class, handed to military authorities. The suspect said the fight began over remarks about a girl at the Little Orchid Bar, 22932 C.

Fort Sill Post Hospital Walter C. Asbery Asbery Little Orchid

Serov Laughs At Press Attacks

London reports on Col Gen Ivan Serov, head of Soviet secret police, laughing off harsh press insults. British papers branded him brutal and murderous for alleged mass exiles, while columns and editors offered mixed judgments on his visit and past crimes.

London Ivan Serov Serov Ivan the Terrible Daily Mirror Cassandra Daily Express The Himmler Soviet Union Heinrich Himmler Gestapo Liberal News Chronicle

Soldier Fracas Sparks Civilian Charge Delay

A brief clash between two soldiers escalated when one struck the other with fists and then used a beer bottle to hit him in the face. No charges were filed in civilian courts due to the incident.

Bery

Hog Composition Report: Shoulder Meat in Farrow Hog

A 200-pound hog contains 21 pounds of shoulder meat indicating carcass composition details.

Miss Lucy to Wed and Return to Alabama

Miss Autherine Lucy, the Negro coed expelled from the University of Alabama after campus riots, announced plans to marry and then seek readmission. If denied at Alabama, she will try elsewhere. she set April 22 as the wedding date with fiancé Rev. H. C. Foster, 27, a student minister from Tyler, Texas.

Dallas Autherine Lucy University of Alabama University of Albama H. C. Foster Tyler East Texas Miles College Birmingham

Argentine Rebel Leader Lonardi Dies in Argentina

Ex President Eduardo Lonardi aged 59 died in a Buenos Aires military hospital. Government declares ten days of national mourning. Lonardi led the September revolution that toppled Peron, later replaced by Aramburu's junta. He was ousted November 13. Will Publicize Lodges OKLAHOMA CITY meeting plans outlined.

Buenos Aires Eduardo Lonardi Leonardi Peron Argentina Pedro E. Aramburu

U.S. Meat Production Surpasses 26 Billion Pounds

The report notes U.S. meat production for the year exceeded 26 billion pounds, highlighting a record level of output across major market categories and signaling strong industry performance.

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