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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1955

Page

5

Sparkman Won't Fight To Enter Guarded Office

Oklahoma City state War Veterans Commission turmoil ends with John Sparkman saying he will not attempt to reenter his office as two Crime Bureau guards stand watch. Sparkman, ousted executive director, had resisted removal but now relies on the courts. Gov. Gary says he has fired Sparkman and enforcement guards will remove him if he returns. Legal action looms over Wilbur Henline’s acting directorship and Hardy’s controversial appointment.

Oklahoma City State War Veterans Commission John Sparkman Commission State Crime Bureau Sparkman George Bourland Woodrow Hardy Hardy Raymond Gary Fred Frey Chickasha Sparkman American Legion Norman Legionnaire Bourland Overbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars Wilbur P. Henline Jack Newman Ponca City Newman Gary Crime Bureau The War Veterans Commission Legislative Council Alahoma Cleo Fitzgerald Stillwater Attorne Fitzgerald Legion

President Eisenhower Meets Cabinet at Camp David

President Eisenhower attends a Cabinet meeting at Camp David in the Catoctin Hills after his September heart attack. The session follows a National Security Council gathering in Laurel Lodge with Dulles Wilson Humphrey and Strauss. four large helicopters carried officials to the mountain retreat, with Nixon and other leaders arriving by air before driving back to Gettysburg.

ED Creagh Thurmont Eisenhower Camp David Catoctin Hills National Security Council Denver Laurel Lodge National Park Service Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt Gettysburg of State Dulles Defense Wilson Dulles Humphrey Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Strauss Washington

Cosmetics For Men Now Big Business in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills based Aida Grey a facial make up consultant to movie stars reveals a brisk cosmetics for men business. She notes husbands of stars and some stars themselves use the products and explains how she started offering unisex regimens in her salon. The piece discusses why American women and men approach skin care differently and notes unconventional shades like green blue and orchid for various complexions and night life.

Beverly Hills Calif Aida Grey Momma Poppa Miss Grey U. S

Reds Winning in Classroom

WEST ORANGE New Jersey United States faces a growing danger from Russia as it trains engineers and scientists. Chairman Lewis L. Strauss of the atomic energy commission warned that the situation could become disastrous in less than 10 years. He called Russia winning the cold war of the classrooms.

West Orange N.J Russia United States Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Strauss

Aramburu Faces Peronista Threats In Argentina

In Buenos Aires the 10 day old provisional government led by Maj. Gen. Pedro Aramburu rushes troops to protect the freedom to work as labor and management are warned to keep peace or face grave sabotage. Reports say old Peronista labor leaders plot another general walkout while CGT remains under government control.

Buenos Aires Pedro Aramburu Peronista Juan D. Peron General Confederation of Labor CGT Labor Ministry

No Charges Filed Against Bridenaper

Mrs. Joseph McGuane withdrew kidnapping charges against Gary Pounds after deciding to await further police investigation. Maureen Maga had wed Albert Maga Jr., a soldier, last week, and Pounds allegedly drove her to West Virginia and kept her from telephoning home. Pounds’ brother returned her to McDonald, where the couple’s families live, and Mrs. Maga filed a warrant with a local justice.

Washington, Pa Joseph McGuane Gary Pounds Pounds Maureen Albert Maga Jr Enoch Matthews McDonald

Funeral Rites for Roy W Gray Held in Medicine Park

Funeral services for Roy W Gray 41 of Medicine Park were held at 2 30 p m Monday in Ritter Funeral home chapel with Rev Claude Davis and Rev Wade Hunter officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Bearers named Lyle Houser Davidson Tyler Messick Patten. Also noted Iowa resident Mrs Helen Bahr died at noon Monday at her Cedar Rapids home. her daughter Mrs Rachel Wray owns Lawton Flower Shop and was with her mother. Services for Mrs Bahr tentatively set at 1 30 p m Wednesday in Turner Funeral home Cedar Rapids.

Roy W. Gray Medicine Park Ritter Funeral Home Claude Davis Bethel Assembly of God Church Wade Hunter Sunset Memorial Gardens Kenneth Lyle C. C Houser A. B. Davidson Ralph Tyler Euel Messick O. C. Patten Helen Bahr Cedar Rapids Iowa Rachel Wray Lawton

Man Gets Year For Manslaughter

Al ex Leroy Nelson 29 of Sand Springs convicted in Tulsa district court of second degree manslaughter for the Dec 11 1953 crash that killed Tommy Hardman Jr 16 Tulsa physician’s son. Jury set one year jail term with formal sentencing next Monday. previous first degree manslaughter conviction reversed on appeal.

Tulsa Okla Alex Leroy Nelson Sand Springs Eben L. Taylor Nelson Tommy Hardman Jr Criminal Court of Appeals Isham P. Nelson Young Hardman

Red China warns SEATO against war intervention

Communist China cautioned the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization nations against intervening in Laos or Indo China. A Peiping radio quote from an official observer warned that such meddling “will not be tolerated” by China and other peace-loving powers upholding the Geneva agreements. The report stressed Beijing’s stance amid regional tensions.

Tokyo China Laos Indo-China The Red Radio Peiping Peo

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