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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1955

Page

7

Morse To Stay Out Of Primary Fight In Oregon

Washington senator Morse says he will stay clear of any presidential primary fight in Oregon and focus on his Senate bid. The May 18 Oregon primary could list candidates due to petitions, with Stevenson and Kefauver likely to enter. Stevenson appears strong in Oregon and Dem state chair Morgan backs him, while Kefauver weighs 1956 bid with Harriman and Hariman money mentioned as potential backers. Humphrey calls the loyalty oath movement from 1952 dead.

Washington Sen Morse D-Ore Oregon Senate Averell Harriman New York Harriman Adlai E. Stevenson Estes Kefauver Tennessee Kefauver Stevenson Howard Morgan Tammany Hall ABC Chicago Democratic National Committee Humphrey D-Minn Nehru

Freight Train Crew Rescues Woman Near Catlettsburg

Mrs. Rocky Ward, 59, credits freight train crew with saving her from torture after her car rolled toward her home near Catlettsburg Kentucky. She was pinned between a flagpole and the vehicle for about an hour before the train crew freed her. Her right leg was nearly severed below the knee.

Catlettsburg Rocky Ward

Thieves use victim's gear to steal heavy safe

Seekonk police report two thieves used the victim's truck crane and two hydraulic jacks from Bove Motors in SEEKONE to lift a 1,000-pound safe containing $9,000 onto a stolen truck. The burglary occurred yesterday at the garage.

Seekone Mass Bove Motors

Backstairs at the White House celebrates Mamie Eisenhower

On her 59th birthday Mamie Eisenhower is praised for her strength as first lady. She managed 100 000 letters and “get well” messages from Fitzsimons Army hospital, often dictating replies from her bed. She worked mornings in a hospital robe until a camera sighting on the sun terrace prompted a change.

Washington White House Eisenhower Mamie Eisenhower Fitzsimons Army Hospital Denver

Mamie Eisenhower Raises Morale at President's Gettysburg Care

Mrs. Eisenhower acts as chief cheerleader at the hospital suite ensuring meals suit the President’s diet and surroundings. She enforces calm, guiding staff to keep recovery pleasant. Doctors favor Gettysburg for comfort and eventual exercise before a White House return.

Eisenhower Menu Guidance Aids White House Staff

Before leaving Denver, Army dieticians prepared suggested menus to guide the Gettysburg staff. Mr Eisenhower will see a slight caloric increase as activity rises but doctors urge avoiding fattening foods in any quantity.

Denver Army Gettysburg Eisenhower

Nehru Turns 66 As Soviet Leaders Prepare Visit

New Delhi notes Jawaharlal Nehru reaches 66 with power unchallenged as he guides India through social and economic issues. A Soviet three week state visit looms while succession questions remain unspoken, Nehru aiming for another decade in power despite unemployment and population pressures.

New Delhi Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru Bulganin Moscow

Death of J. C. Killough in Athens Tex at 80

J C Killough aged 80 father of Mrs J C Kennedy died Sunday in Athens after a lengthy illness. Services were held at 3 p m today at Hassell Foster Funeral home in Athens with burial in Athens. He leaves wife two sons Ted and Jack Killough and daughter Mrs Ben Cato and four grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Kennedy are in Athens for the services.

J. C. Killough J. C. Kennedy Cherry Athens Tex Hassell- Foster Killough Ted Killough Jack Killough Ben Cato Kennedy

Norway Faces Electricity Shortage Amid Warm Winter Crisis

Oslo reports a rare power shortage despite Norway’s hydroelectric surplus. High demand for electric heating and appliances led to planned cuts, brownouts, and nightly two hour switchoffs. To avert outages, the government freed hard currency to import oil stoves from Britain and Sweden.

Oslo Norway Great Britain Sweden

Bomb damages boat in Cyprus drydock incident

A time bomb exploded under a British navy patrol boat in the Famagusta drydock in Nicosia. No injuries were reported, but the vessel suffered heavy damage.

Nicosia Cyprus Famagusta

Oil Workers Seek Substantial Wage Increases

The CIO Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Union launched a campaign for substantial wage increases in the oil industry. About 100,000 oil workers nationwide would be targeted, with 100,000 chemical and atomic workers not affected. Negotiations to begin immediately across 500 bargaining groups, with no fixed increase amount set to allow negotiation flexibility.

Kansas City CIO Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union O. A. Knight of Denver Knight

Gloria Vanderbilt Starts First Movie

Hollywood report that Gloria Vanderbilt begins her first film a western with Frank Sinatra. Vanderbilt denies dating Sinatra beyond friendship as she shifts to acting after separating from former husband Leopold Stokowski.

Gloria Vanderbilt Hollywood Gloria’ Vanderbilt Frank Sinatra Leopold Stokowski

Loser Glad Race No Closer in Hazard Mayor Forgot to Vote

In Hazard Kentucky Mayor Gene Baker, defeated by 262 votes last Tuesday, joked that he forgot to vote for himself while busy at precincts urging others to vote. He said the loss by a larger margin was preferable to a closer defeat.

Hazard, Ky Gene Baker

Dinner To Honor Senator Johnson In Whitney

Lyndon B. Johnson recovering from a heart attack will be honored with a dinner in Whitney next Monday. Mayors of Whitney and Hillsboro declare Lyndon B. Johnson Day. Tickets are on sale via Dr. Silas Grant with reservations from Dallas Fort Worth and Austin. a Waco bus caravan is planned. Proceeds go to the National Democratic Party fund.

Whitney Tex Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson City Hillsboro Silas Grant Dallas Fort Worth Austin Waco National Democratic Party Fund

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