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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1956

Page

3

Allied Officers Observe U S Field Artillery Battalion

Three Allied officers from Pakistan and Capt. Karl Fredson of Norway visit Fort Sill to study a U S Army Field Artillery battalion. They tour facilities, observe a field problem, and will see a fire direction center and firing battery before a Thanksgiving dinner with the host unit.

Field Artillery Fort Sill U. S Rivane Ahamd Maghiod Uussain Pakistan Karl Fredson Norare Id Field Artill Weil C. Gustason Batton GQ. L. Tehtason Continental Army Command Board 11Th FA

Farm Income Up From 1955 Says Agriculture Department

The Agriculture Department reports farm operators earned slightly more this year than in 1935, the first rise since 1951, with another gain expected in 1937. Growth hinges on strong consumer demand, higher shipments abroad, soil bank acreage, and lower hog marketing. Expects continued expansion into 1957 and intends to use existing farm laws, with no major changes sought in the new Congress. Net income figures for 1937 to be released later this month. Consumer food spending likely to rise similarly next year, though marketing costs may stay high, limiting farmer share.

Washington Agriculture Department Soil Bank Department Benson Congress

Singer Ordered To Support Kids In Court

Joe Angeles reports Billy Eckstine will pay 3750 a month for two children born to Carylle Drake a former Atlanta disc jockey and model who said she lived with him as his wife for three years Eckstine admitted paternity in court but postponed marriage until his wife’s divorce was final last May a Superior Court judge urged him to wed for the sake of the children.

Joe Angeles Billy Eckstine Carylle Drake Atlanta Eckstine Tudy Ebner D. Doyle Miss Drake

Cameron Students Granted Long Thanksgiving Break

Cameron college students will enjoy a lengthy Thanksgiving holiday with classes dismissed at 5 pm Wednesday and resuming Monday morning. A skeleton crew will staff administrative offices during the break.

Cameron College Gordon L. Paine

Helicopter crew rescues lost youth in Black Range desert

Two Army Aviation pilots from Fort Sill on temporary duty at Holloman AFB joined a 50 member search for 14-year-old Dick Busjer Brown of Truth or Consequences New Mexico. The Sikorsky H-64 helicopter spotted him after nearly two days wandering. The youth was found cold and hungry with his horse and soon after rescued three hours into the search.

Army Aviation Unit Training Command Fort Sill Holloman Afb N. M Black Range Truth Oc WAT Curtis R. Hayter Locust Grove Okla 45Th Transportation Battalion Charles E. Larkin Hawthorne Calirom 44Th Transportation Co Sheriffs Office Jer’ Brown Walter Brown Clearng Army Avia Fim HoWlomim Base Sp. Louis Durant Danny L. Murray Pfe Jerry M. Witte 64Th Transportation Company

Warkentin To Tell Of Soviet Travels At Church Meeting

Ted Warkentin, a city business man, will address the First Baptist Church Men's Brotherhood at the annual Thanksgiving dinner at 6 30 p m in the new church basement. Al lan Sasser, the president, said Warkentin will list his trip to Russia earlier this year.

Warkentin Ted Warkentin First Baptist Church Men's Brotherhood Allan Sasser Russia

Cass City Builds Own Bethlehem

Cass City Michigan volunteers have nearly finished a replica Bethlehem on a hillside overlooking the Tuscola County village for the December 16 Pageant of the Nativity. About 230 townspeople will reenact roles that drew national attention two years ago.

Cass City Detroit Bethlehem Michigan Tuscola County

Making and Unmaking Of Myths Speeded Up Tremendously

Hal Boyle argues that the pace of forming and discarding beliefs has accelerated, with truths changing by nightfall. He cites examples from rock 'n' roll to Nelson at Trafalgar, smoking versus cancer, cold remedies, and evolving historical claims, noting the public struggle to trust any authority in an age of shifting "truth."

Hal Boyle New York Curbstone Iowa Elvis Presley Admiral Nelson Trafalgar Bingland Nelson W. C. Hoeper National Cancer Institute Mississippi

Drouth-Breaking Snow Hits Plains

A Pacific-born storm dumped up to 18 inches across eastern Colorado and spread freezing rain and snow to Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. Fort Morgan reported 16 inches. Akron 12. Hugo and Sterling 6. Lander Wyoming recorded a half inch as moisture-starved wheatlands endured the heavy fall.

Denver Great Plains Colorado Wyoming Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Nebraska Iowa Fort Morgan Akron Hugo Sterling

Oklahoma Toll Climbs as 5-Year-Old Dies in Crash

The Oklahoma yearly traffic death toll reached 594 after a fatal two-vehicle crash near Spiro and a young Sequoyah County boy crushed under a moving pickup. John Ed Watkins 56 and Bish Springs 45 are among the latest victims, with investigators probing Watkins death as county and state troopers report multiple who died in the weekend collisions. Springs died in Fort Smith hospital after an accident east of Spiro that also claimed William Henley 30 Letha Barber 48 and Ver Brewer 32.

Associated Press Sequoyah Spiro Oklahoma John Ed Watkins Short Bish Springs Fort Callee Watkins Highway Patrol C. W. Floyd Harold Ragsdale John Kirk Ragsdale Springs William Q. Henley Letha Barber Fort Smith Ver Brewer

Girl Loses Eye To Stop Cancer

Boston report says 32 year old Cara Ann Molinara underwent removal of her cancerous right eye at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Surgeons call the operation successful with no indication of similar growth in the left eye. Pathological tests of the optic nerve will determine if the disease is contained.

Boston Carol Ann Molinara Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Cara] Ann

FASTEETH helps teeth stay firm and comfortable

False teeth wearers have feared embarrassment when plates loosen or slip. FASTEETH alkaline powder sprinkles on sides hold dentures firmly, improve comfort, and reduce odor. Available at drug counters.

Army Field Band to Perform in Sill and Lawton Concerts

The Army Field Band will play Theater Three at 8 p.m. on November 29 with 99 performers including the Soldiers Chorus and a six man drum act. Led by Maj. Chester E. Whiting, the group has appeared at Carnegie Hall and major venues worldwide. Free public concerts are sponsored by the Army and local groups. a second show is set for McMahon Auditorium in Lawton on November 30 at 8 p.m. sponsored by the Arts Council of Greater Layton.

Army Field Band Europe Soldiers Chester E. Whiting Maj Whiting Soldiers Chorus Msgt Arthur VW Donofiio Donofrio Ove Qeleus Carnegie Hall Hollywood Bowl San Francisco Opera House London Royal Festival Hall Lawton The Arts Council of Greater Layton

Syria cabinet backs Egypt policy amid British French Israel aggression

The Syrian Parliament unanimously supported Premier Sabri Assali's five-year cabinet policy statement endorsing Egypt against the perceived Anglo French Israeli aggression. The debate lasted five hours and Assadi vowed perpetual support for Egypt under all circumstances.

Sabri Assali Egypt Britain France Israel Assad

Funeral Rites for Gus Fincher at Central High Baptist

Funeral services for Gus Fincher, 33, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Central High Baptist Church, 29 miles east of Lawton. Burial follows in Marlow Cemetery. Fincher, a longtime resident near Central High School, died Sunday night after a lengthy illness.

Gus Fincher Central High Baptist Church Lawton Marlow Cemetery Fincher Central High School

4 H Club Elects Officers At Meet

The Faxon senior 4 H club recently met to elect officers and discuss plans for the forthcoming poultry show. Donnie Buchwald was elected president, Wilma Buchwald vice president, Juanita Faye Clover y, Judy Lingston, Pearl Thornton reporter, and Janie Arson song leader. Members listed include Pearl Thornton, Wilma Buchwald, Lonnie Lee Ried, and Judy Livingston.

Faxon Donnie Buchwald Wilma Buchwald Juanita Faye Clovery Judy Lingston Pearl Thornton Janie Arson Lonnie Lee Ried Judy Livingston

Turn for Worse

Columbus report on Gene Gool a 23 year old who sped through red signals rammed a fire plug and a police cruiser. After a first stop he knocked down a police officer with his car and fled, later arrested by pursuing officers.

Columbus Ohio Gene Gool Gool

Stainless Feaoe fights piles at home with instant relief

An advertised compound named stainless Feaoe from Grove Laboratories claims to relieve internal and external piles. It touts six medically proven ingredients and rapid pain and itching relief with swelling reduction, available as suppositories and ointment from druggists.

Grove Laboratories

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