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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1956
Page
2
Testimony in a continuing Oklahoma legal saga details Chambless and associates in armed hijackings and bootlegging, with stakes spanning Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, and Lawton. Reports note past attempts on Chambless’ life, a fading disappearance, and connections to wider bootlegging networks, plus Norris and Fuqua in related indictments.
Hungarys Communists warned Russia they will not accept permanent Soviet military occupation. An editorial in Nep Szabadsag denounces permanent presence while heavy fighting across the Yugoslav border reports clashes involving Soviet forces and Yugoslav factions near Subotica. Reports cite deserters crossing into Yugoslavia and official Budapest broadcasting the editorial.
Federal and state actions totaling about 349 000 challenge Oklahoma City's handling of water mains pipelines. Developers seek reimbursement or repossession while courts weigh replevin and contract claims rooted in city policy to compensate for water taps installed years ago as residential areas grew. If losses occur, the city faces 300 000 to 400 000 in potential costs. if victorious, developers would be paid over three years from ad valorem taxes.
Chicago grain prices drifted within a narrow range as traders weighed early market signals. Soybeans and corn showed limited movement while wheat held near session levels amid light volumes and mixed demand cues.
A second degree rape charge against Wilbert Dean, 21, was dismissed in Superior Court today at the county attorney's request. A new assault and battery complaint was filed in Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cameron's court against Dean, accusing him of attacking the minor girl previously named in the rape case. The case was docketed for December 3 in Superior Court before dismissal.
Enid citizens vote today on a 1.6 million dollar bond issue to fund a third junior high school and improvements at one of the two existing junior highs. The outcome will shape local school capacity and facilities.
In Oklahoma Williams received a life sentence after the judge cited legal precedent and potential trial errors as reasons to avoid the death penalty. The judge noted possible reversible mistakes, including alleged handcuffing in view of jurors, and referenced Williams’s confession obtained after intoxicated police action. County Attorney Louis Smith vowed new charges if Williams escapes.
Daniel Mayfield and Williams fled with the jailer's car after taking a gun and beating an officer. They were recaptured about ten hours later near Tall, not far from the place where the minister's body had been found.
Burk reportedly took the victim's 1952 Oldsmobile convertible after a dealer exchange attempt involving a 1954 Buick. He left Lawton last Friday with the Buick while officers tracked a possible sighting of him in San Angelo in the Oldsmobile. Sheriff Turner and Texas Ranger Rohatsch followed new tips and questioned Mrs Burk before returning to follow up in San Angelo.
A 1958 Ford sedan seized after Fort Sillman Ellis J Henry was arrested for transporting liquor was ordered forfeited to the state by County Judge S Harper. The sheriff will sell the car to the highest bidder after a 10 day notice. Henry faces trial next Monday in Comanche County court on liquor transporter charges.
The Internal Revenue Service eased tax payment burdens by allowing checks to be made out to the Internal Revenue Service instead of the district director of internal revenue. The agency said the shorter form reduces taxpayer burden and speeds processing.
City schools will dismiss Wednesday afternoon for a four day Thanksgiving break. Cameron college and area public schools also close Wednesday afternoon. Downtown businesses, courthouse, city hall, banks and post offices remain closed Thursday and reopen Friday. Airlines and bus services reduce daylight traffic with two planes taken off Thursday. Weatherman forecasts fair and not as cold conditions for the holiday period.
Willie Guice a 29 year old Lawson Negro charged with wife and child abandonment pleaded guilty today after missing trial and a judge issued bench warrants for Alma Yarper on grand larceny and Ley Newton on second degree burglary for failing to appear. A county court jury session begins Monday. Victor Young estate valued at 850000 left to Rita Young widow under probate petition filed yesterday.
Diane Disney shares her intimate portrait of Walt Disney including his unusual childhood, birth of the first Disney cartoon in a Kansas City garage, and why at 21 he gave up cartooning to shape Hollywood. The piece is told to Pete Martin for the weekly magazine feature.
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