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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1956

Page

7

Justice Black Refuses To Speed Bus Integration

Montgomery officials and King express disappointment as Justice Black declines to accelerate a Supreme Court ruling ending bus segregation. The order will reach District Judge Johnson by December 12, with a formal injunction to follow. Protesters plan to stay the course until enforcement, while some vow to return to segregated seating plans despite the court decision.

Justice Black Montgomery Ala U.S Matin Luther King Jr King Mantsomen. Diprevement Assn. Co Boved Supreme Court Frank M. Johnson Jr Verdan

Educational Ad Campaign Planned

Dr. Wilson MM. Compton president of the Council for Financial Aid to Education announced a 12 million dollar national ad campaign beginning next spring to educate people on the value of education. The effort will be coordinated with national advertising and handled by Advertising Company of America across newspapers radio and TV. The goal is to show the need for funds to raise and maintain education quality rather than build projects.

Wansas Wan Wilson MM. Compton Council For Financial Aid To Education, Inc New York Presbyterian College Public Relations Caun- America Compton

Khrushchev Seen as Top Russian Leader in Moscow

Editorial summary notes Nikita Khrushchev's rise from a humble background to head the Soviet leadership. It portrays his personality as energetic and practical, his early power struggles, and the ongoing tensions with Poland and Hungary. The piece emphasizes his public image as a strong, hands-on leader capable of defending his position.

Remivdl Beoduey United Press Moscow Kenneth Brodney Nikita Khrushchev Khrushches Tam Ant Russia Dart Karushchev Kremlin Malenkov Nilsolad Bubynin Nal Grav Ly Comaunist Party Stalin Khrushchev Whrushchev Khrusachev

Funeral Rites for Paul Pfeiffer Held at St John’s Lutheran

Funeral services were Friday morning at St John’s Lutheran Church in Lawton for 18 year old Paul Pfeiffer who died Wednesday at his home southwest of Apache. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens under Crews Funeral Home. Bearers were H. Mann, H. Scammaborg, C. F. Mattoon, Walter Smith, Gus Kluck and Avelie Raniniins.

St. John's Lutheran Church Law Paul Pfeiffer Fiumer Wednessy Apache Sunset Memorial Gardens Lawton Crews Funeral Home Mann HE. Scammaborg C. F. Mattoon Walter Smith Gus Kluck Avelie Raniniins

Okmulgee Man Acquitted In Voting Scandal Case

Tim Conners, one of two Okmulgee men accused of impersonating an FBI agent to obtain information during absentee voting scandals, is acquitted by a six member jury. The retrial followed testimony from a dozen witnesses in County Judge Jack Scott’s court.

Okmulgee Okla Tim Conners FBI Jack Scott Tom Payne Jr Wagoner County Jack Pitchford Addie Kimbrough Kimbrough Pitchford

39 Million Christmas Trees Expected To Be Used

Washington reports the Agriculture Department predicts about 39 million Christmas trees will be used in the United States this year. Roughly 27 million will come from domestic forests and 12 million will be imported from Canada, the department said.

Washington UPI Agriculture Department Aday United Canada

Northeastern Pike Beating Schedule Update

OKLAHOMA CITY UP work on the northeastern turnpike advances ahead of schedule. H E Bailey of De Leuw Cather reports all grading and drainage contracts finished and 88 of 90 bridges completed. The 8.5 mile Tul grade to Tulsa base is 65 percent done with pavement. The Tulsa to Joplin link should open by July 1, 1957. Underrun in roadway and toll facility costs totals about 1.36 million dollars. Missouri Highway Dept. expects steel bridge superstructures on the Joplin expressway finished by year end with steel deliveries in January or February.

Oklanoma City H. E. Bailey de Leuw, Cather & Co Turnpike Authority Tulgrade Tulsa Joplin Bailey Missouri Highway Department Joplin Expressway

Woman 101 Bakes Own Birthday Cake in Utah

ROY Utah a five foot two hundred pound woman who baked her own birthday cake and still keeps alive of word events marked her 101st birthday yesterday. Mrs Liza Crase McManus husband died 40 years ago but she didn’t decide to move in with relatives until a year ago. Up to then she preferred to live alone. She pooh poohs her advanced age. She saw a fellow in the newspaper who is 105. She said I think he can make it if he can.

Roy Utah Liza Crase McManus

Fort Sill Births Acknowledges Wide Army Family Additions

A Fort Sill column lists numerous birth announcements across units such as 7th FA Group, 88th FA, and 587th FA Bn. Parents include spouses of sergeants and officers like Majors and Captains, with babies named in units including TAGGMSC and A&GMSC. Occasional dates like November and locations such as Fort Sill appear, reflecting a broad military family record.

Daughley Ulewtherry Sard Th AL Sill Biry E. Slone L. BR. Tussey Conarcbd Spa Kramer TL Langbehn G. Gy Hernandez Beyansia Pre Wy Sre R. Wilson A&gmsc BE. R. Wilkin Taggmsc Baugh E. J. Miller Daurhles Spo B. Tt. Seunia APD J.-H. S My GSA Daurlier GSM Liming USS Ande Culif H.C. Johnson Sun Barr Sty Giryin San Ah Trans Co Nuv Maj Anil AL Forrr Ta&gmsc SFC RT Laberge Mya We Glover Daurhiey i Spa Taw Trans Sun W. Lee Yo Jones A Carnes Dh. Reckwet

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