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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1955

Page

8

Exiles Fail In Liberation Of Vlasov In Paris

A group of Russian exiles attempted to "liberate" Alexander Vlasov upon his Paris arrival from America. Police and the exiles blocked crowds, Vlasov was taken to a police station and then to the Russian Embassy in a Russian car. Vlasov, former Moscow chief architect, had been dismissed for pursuing costly skyscrapers over utility housing.

Paris France Alexander V. Vlasov Architect Moscow America Vlasov Russia

Remark About Gift Tipped Plane Bomber

The Rocky Mountain News reports a neighbor remark about a Christmas gift led to the arrest of John Gilbert Graham, 23, for the November 1 United Airlines DC-8 crash that killed 44 passengers including his mother Daisie E. King, 54. FBI attention followed neighbors' accounts and Graham’s forged and bootlegging history.

Denver Rocky Mountain News John Gilbert Graham United Airlines FBI Graham Daisie E. King Stapleton Air Field

Priests and Whisky Save Downtown Suicide Attempt

In San Francisco a 30 year old cleaner Armand Escalante teetered 12 stories above a crowded street. Two priests a fireman and a pint of whisky aided in a dramatic rescue as Escalante was pulled to safety after an hour on the edge. He was taken to hospital with his estranged wife reuniting at the psychiatric ward.

San Francisco Armand Fred Escalante Veterans Administration United Press San Francisco News Escalante Father Joseph Wong St. Patrick's Church Joseph Dykes Father Wong Martin Walsh Aura San Francisco Hospital

Eisenhower Hospital Bill Charges Revealed at Fitzsimons

Maj. Gen. M. E. Griffin said President Eisenhower paid 51.70 for seven weeks of meals at Fitzsimons Army hospital while command in chief. Five Rogers Arkansas businessmen sent 50 to cover the bill and a Baltimore attorney paid 51.70. The Army absorbed the cost and gifts of food helped feed others.

Denver Eisenhower Fitzsimons Army Hospital M. E. Griffin Fitzsimons Griffin Rogers Ark Baltimore Naval Hospital Department of the Army

Ancient autos recovered in Oklahoma clash with buyers

Two old cars stolen from Mrs Lot tie Doke two years ago were recovered by the Oklahoma Crime Bureau. The vehicles, a 1915 Model T and another ancient model, had been bought by enthusiasts through want ads. Parents of three sons in military service made restitution and the cars were returned to the owner.

Loyal Okla Lottie Doke Oklahoma Crime Bureau

Christmas Parade Plans Announced For December

Junior Chamber of Commerce members will sponsor the annual Christmas parade and party for city and county children on the courthouse lawn next month. Newt Burrow Jr. is appointed by Manville Redman as chairman of the project.

Chamber of Commerce Newt Burrow Jr Manville Redman

Crab Orchard Lake Largest Illinois Man Made Lake

Crab Orchard Lake spans 10.95 square miles and stands as Illinois' largest man made lake.

Crab Orchard Illinois

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