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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1956
Page
4
Rome reports sadness at the resignation of US Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce. Premier Antonio Segni led the praise for her enthusiastic work over 12 years, noting her role in strengthening Italo American friendship as various newspapers joined in tribute.
Oil operators plan a 7,600 foot test near Sill in Comanche county, with Brean Wayward Drilling Co leading a 60 acre lease spread including notes of multiple sections. The venture lies west of Kingwood Oil No 1 and north of historic Texas Co. No 1 Mar kk, amid abandoned wells and pending depths to 8,000 feet as multiple entities coordinate leases and test plans.
Pravda attacks Tito accusing him of dividing the Communist world while suggesting Molotov could oust Khrushchev and Malenkov may replace Bulganin as premier. British diplomats report a possible Kremlin split with a velvet glove line tied to Molotov, hinting at Stalinist ascendancy.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Fawzi, arriving for the United Nations General Assembly, warned that the presence of French and Israeli troops in Egypt is dynamiting peace. He criticized the idea of peace while such actions occur. Also arriving was Sri Lankan Prime Minister Bandaranaike, who called the situation extremely delicate as long troops remain.
County Commissioner Emil Woesner announced that this month’s welfare food commodities will be distributed Friday December 14 through Wednesday December 19 in the Court House basement. Those missing Thursday will not receive any commodities this month, due to the Christmas holidays.
East Providence column recalls a gold ring found in a lost and found notice. Eric Levine read of a ring his wife lost while the Levines dug for shellfish in 1923. The finder happened to be digging nearby when the ring surfaced.
Three carriers Yorktown Shangri La and Windham Bay with eight destroyers reached Pearl Harbor as part of navy rapid deployment to the Pacific. Admiral Felix Bostump leads Pacific Fleet assuring no mobilization beyond modest readiness increase amid regional tensions. Escorts Parks Craig Orlock Perkins Ruperts MacKenzie Mason and Tucker accompanied the carriers with Philippine Sea St Paul and Toledo en route.
Nancy Robinson reported two men posing as furnace dealers forced her to consent to removing a furnace while claiming the wrong model had been installed. She feared a night furnace had been installed and alerted police after the men did not return with a substitute.
Cloud Veck Marvin, president of George Washington University, disclosed that a science instructor who acknowledged atheism was dropped from the staff. The unnamed educator was released eight or nine months ago, with no further details given.
Los Angeles City Council invites applications from wealthy donors interested in gifting parks to the city. After proposing the sale of 27 tax-deeded lots in West San Fernando Valley, proceeds would fund park development. Councilman Tarald Henry said a strong response could follow.
The South Western Power Administration, which markets federal power in Oklahoma and surrounding states, asks the Federal Power Commission for a rate rise from 5.6 to 6.97 mills per kilowatt hour. Its preference customers include rural cooperatives and other public agencies.
Preliminary hearing for six accused in Wagoner County election scandal opened to determine if there is enough evidence for district court trial. State Senator John W Russell Jr Gov Raymond Garys aide Frank Kastey and others face conspiracy charges after $20 Oklahoma Emergency Relief Board checks were issued. Witness Rufus Presley among first to testify amid efforts to outline the case and potential bind over.
Notorious Oklahoma bank robber George Kimes was denied immediate parole by the Pardon and Parole Board. He argued for release with plans for work in Oregon’s lumber industry and a cafe dishwashing job while awaiting a future hearing. Board members warned his case would receive wide publicity and emphasized the need for employment certainty. Kimes, jailed for a 61 year sentence for a Covington bank robbery, had been living under an assumed name in Burns, Oregon, working as a lumberjack.
In the 23rd annual national collegiate grain judging contest, 11 colleges and universities field three man teams for a day-long judging of commercial grain, farm seed, and identity grain. Schools include Kansas State College, University of Nebraska, Minnesota, Wyoming, Oklahoma A&M, Oklahoma Panhandle A&M, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Pennsylvania State, Montana State and Washington State.
In Burlington Kentucky an explosion and fire in a frame twin home killed three children and injured five other relatives including the parents. Survivors listed include Charles Graziana age 28 and his wife Della Mae 25 plus a year old son and other relatives. Fire officials blame kerosene used to start a coal stove for the blaze. The house burned completely as firefighters arrived. Burlington lies about one mile southwest of Cincinnati.
Lawton Lions will attend the Wednesday Jaycee noon meeting where Paul Bruner, Muskogee Chamber of Commerce manager, discusses The Muskogee Story and water supply aiding two major industries. Lions noted no new members. Edwin P. Hobbs and Orville Wright were present. Ned McCord of Atlanta visited. three Fort Sill servicemen led the program: Ted Kavadas, Ted Karteman, and Mike Verban performed.
Mrs. T. Edward McCully will return to South America with her three children to continue the missionary efforts in Ecuador started by her husband and four others who were killed by Auca Indians along the Curaray River. The family had previously worked with Quichua tribes and operated a school at their station.
Winnie I Wilson a former slave aged 111 died in Dallas after living there 60 years She mother of 17 children active in Light Church of Prayer for a decade pastor Rev J Von Brown said she remained active despite her advanced age
The Lawton Jaycee board of directors will convene a special meeting at 7 p.m. today at Bianco's cafe 113 N Second. Following dinner Jay Poyner national director will speak. Poyner is from Norman.
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