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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1955
Page
14
St Louis dispatch reports Ford Motor Co. earnings before taxes for 1955 are expected to exceed the company’s total profits of the 21 years before World War II. Board chairman Ernest R. Breech noted that nine months of this year show higher pre and post tax earnings than any single prior year.
United Nations postal administration announced a public sale opening December 9 for two postage stamps commemorating Human Rights Day. The UN, New York, plans the issue as a commemorative collectible.
The USDA long range forecast on Thanksgiving finds plentiful supplies for most traditional foods. Turkeys rice cranberries raisins grapes potatoes pork winter pears and sweet potatoes are highlighted as abundant in the region, with Thanksgiving three weeks away.
President Carlos Castillo Armas told a special Organization of American States meeting that Guatemala repudiates despotism and tyranny and has established a strictly democratic regime after ousting the Communists. He pledged inter American solidarity and cooperation with fellow nations.
Oldsmobile unveils the 1956 line with Rocket T-350 engines and Jetaway Hydra-Matic transmission enhancing performance and efficiency. New Starfire styling features airfoil grille, sweeping chrome side moulding, and two tone options across 13 body types including 98 and Super 88 series. Safety upgrades include inter-lock door locks and sealed beam headlights with optional six-way front seat and dual exhaust.
Ten years ago two new Highway Patrol troopers arrive for duty here. The chamber of commerce secretary calls a meeting to decide if Lawton will be decorated for Christmas holidays. A local veteran receives a Purple Heart for Spanish American War service. Twenty years ago county roads would be improved by Works Progress Administration workers. State officials and local groups engaged in civic matters. Thirty years ago local industry and sports events included cotton production and a high school football game leading the conference.
In Minneapolis the National Arts Foundation president quoted Carl Sandburg saying Adlai Stevenson is fully equal in quality of mind and spirit to Jefferson, Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson.
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