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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1955

Page

13

Sagebrush Destruction Forecast From Air Force War Games

Charles Cord reports on Exercise Sagebrush the largest war games since World War II as air bases across 10 states face mock atomic strikes. TAC attackers unleash 280 mm cannons and jet bombers drop vast TNT equivalents, testing defense and air power under surprise, short-range assault.

Charles Cord Dry Fort Polk Air Force Korea United States U.S. Tactical Air Command U.S. Strategic Air Command TAC Texas U.S Virginia Florida Louisiana Arkansas

Water Discussed At Rotary Lunch In Lawton

Lawton rotary luncheon at Hotel Lawtonian focused on water supply. Clyde Shelton noted city water problems while Wyatt Hendrick discussed dam sites and formations. Mayor Ellsworth stressed water's vital role in Lawton's growth. Twenty five Fort Sill men honored for USO Pal Day with details of honorees and guests.

Lawton Rotary Club Lawtonian Clyde Shelton Wyatt Hendrick C. R. Ellsworth Fort Sill E. C. Williams Thomas W. Moons Sherman J. Saxl Audrey T. J. O’neal James E. Baker John J. McCarthy

Minister's Widow Burned To Death Near Corbett

In Norman Oklahoma a 78 year old Cleveland County widow of a Methodist minister Mrs R H McClain was burned to death by a grass fire near her Corbett home twelve miles southeast of Lexington The body was found by Corbett school bus driver Clavie May Coroner John W Ryle said she appeared to be crawling through a fence as the fire enveloped her and had been burning leaves when the blaze ran out of control.

Norman Okla Cleveland County Corbett Lexington R. H. McClain Clavie May John W. Ryle Ryle

Sheridan Road Frontage Property in Lawton Center

Sheridan Road frontage 106 by 335 feet ins a prime site at the heart of Lawton's promising suburban shopping center. Listed price is 18 550 dollars. McKee Co offers contact Pho 432 for details.

Sheridan Road Sheridan Rd Lawton McKee CO. Pho

France Faces Government Crisis Over Election Plan

Paris reports the Senate rejected Premier Edgar Faure's bid for early elections. The National Assembly Readies two stage elections with trimmed districts and one deputy per constituency, while the Senate backed proportional representation with party lists, risking a government crisis.

Paris Senate Edgar Faure National Assembly France Assembly Faure

Bar owner manslaughter charge reduced to assault

Bristow Oklahoma A superior court jury reduced the manslaughter charge against bar owner Jack Turner to assault and battery and recommended a 30 day jail term and a $100 fine. Turner struck Buford Thompson over the head with a gun during a fracas over a check Thompson gave Turner.

Bristow Okla.p Jack Turner Turner Buford Thompson Thompson

Stevenson slips on infinitive in nomination speech

CHICAGO UP Adlai Stevenson committed a grammatical error when announcing his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday. He split an infinitive in the phrase if my party sees fit to so honor me. He attempted a correction while reading but faltered on the third read.

Chicago Adlai FE Stevenson

Six Marines Die In Sea Maneuver Off California

Six Marines died as two landing craft overturned during a sea maneuver off Camp Pendleton California. The toll rose to 11 service members killed in rugged air land and sea maneuvers amid high surf and winds. Bodies recovered include Maj. Ralph H. Pratt and Pfc. James F. Brown. missing are Lt. James Todd Pfc. Donald G. McCreery Cpl. John Ayers and Pic. Warren E. Morgan from Oceanside Mitch ell Houston and Wisconsin respectively.

Camp Pendleton Calif California Marine Headquarters Ralph H. Pratt James F. Brown Pratt Rock Island, Ill Brown Oceanside James Todd E. Todd Donald G. McCreery Bernie McCreery Mitch

PF All-In-One Loan Promises Easier Bill Consolidation

Advertises consolidating debts and monthly payments with a PF All-In-One Loan. Claims lower monthly payments and single payment to manage finances. Offers extra cash and promises to handle money needs with PF noted as meaning money.

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