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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1955
Page
6
A brief biblical verse and a quote from Washington Irving are presented. The line cites Habakkuk 3 1 and notes a reflection on approaching God who wields the rod, framed as a devotional or literary snippet.
The United States backs formal treaties to guarantee peace in the Near East if border and refugee disputes are settled first. Washington warns both Israel and Arab states against aggression, pledges self defense arms only to prevent an arms race, and aims to uphold the status quo while fostering stability and calm among leaders.
Foreign Minister Molotov returned from Moscow claiming better baggage as a sign of new proposals. His Geneva proposals were weak and likened to the Bolshevik bomb, prompting jokes about dousing the ticking baggage before it reached the conference hall.
Norwegian Ambassador Wilhelm de Morgenstierne, dean of the diplomatic corps, arrived late to Constitution Hall triggering a minor crisis as officials enforced the late-entry rule. He quipped about the banquet, saying he should have skipped the last course and had eaten too much.
A set of concise Q A pairs covering meanings of IBN in Arabic names the date of Mexico’s Liberty Bell ringing and its Sept 16 peal, Columbus tomb facts in Santo Domingo and Spain, Montgomery Alabama as the Southern Confederacy’s 1861 seat, Uranus as the oldest Greek god, and the great blue whale having the largest eyes.
City detectives searched for clues after a burglary at Sonny's Bar at 312 S. Third last night. Entry came through a rear door. thieves took $10 from a music vending machine and $54.75 in coins from a beer box. Tools found near the machine may aid fingerprints.
A. L. Egerton, 40, a Wichita Falls salesman, was seriously injured when his 1955 Ford hit the rear of a dirt truck on U S 277 south of Lawton at 2 p m. Taken to Southwestern hospital, he had cuts on face and head. Ed Norris, 59, Rt 4, driving the truck, said he slowed for a left turn about 142 miles south of Lawton. both vehicles were northbound. Trooper H D Morgan of the highway patrol investigated.
Federal Judge Edward A. Tamm ruled that wives accompanying U S servicemen overseas cannot be tried by a military court. He voided a section of the 1950 Uniform Code of Military Justice, freeing Mrs. Clarkce B. Covert from D C jail who faced a potential Air Force court martial over her husband’s death. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling limiting Congress authority to arrest ex servicemen for court martial after discharge.
Twelve Scouts of Cub Pack 73 Jeffer son school received service stars at the regular meeting. Coleman Hogue presented the awards to each boy’s parent after opening ceremonies as dens performed skits. Bobcat awards were also shown to several cubs, with names including John David Bison Ronnie Burgess Alfred Cann Michael Corley Lynn Crow William McKinney Jack Farrally Larry Hull David Kersey Ronnie Ledford Walter McGalmery Roger McKinney James Miller Robert Mincey Larry Roberson Johnnie Stella and Stanley Albury.
Lawton's Citizens Council on Education launches a study on the Central Junior High School needs and facilities. President Donald English says the survey is the council's project for the year and Rev J J Stowe Jr will coordinate. By laws revision to be discussed December 8 in the board of education offices in the Junior High building. John Shoemaker notes American Education Week success and March completion of the high school auditorium. Dr O L Parsons outlines duties of four council committees on activities facilities public relations and personnel.
Oklahoma lawmakers expect a partial report within two weeks on the Senate Investigating committee probe of the Bud Williamson case and highway patrol demotions. Sen. John Russell said witnesses were missing in Wewoka and some testimony remains to be heard as the group questioned witnesses in McAlester Lawton and Oklahoma City.
Lawton police arrested ten people Monday evening and night on charges from disorderly conduct to reckless driving. Names include Wanda Misel and Stanley Garbutt for disorderly conduct, Frankie Rinehart for speeding, and Willie Williams and Jack Waldrop for reckless driving. Roadblock arrests for driving without operator's license included Willie Church and Beverly Bryant. Municipal courtactions led to bonds forfeitures and fines, with multiple drunk and disturbance charges resulting in $20 bonds or fines.
Members of the Lawton chapter of National Secretaries Association plan the annual Christmas dinner and program at Carl's restaurant on December 19 with husbands invited as guests. Dr. N L Powers spoke on Habits, highlighting their impact on work. New members Gar net Hampton and Dorothy Strahan introduced.
Memorial hospital notes report numerous births including a McDonald daughter in Elgin born Nov 21 at 6:47 am and a Pennick daughter at 10:07 pm with 6 pounds 8½ ounces. Admitted and discharged lists include names from Elgin and surrounding areas with surgeries and medicals. Southwestern and Iowa birth entries record multiple infants and patient updates across Fort Sill, Apache, Walters, Duncan, and nearby towns with various medical statuses.
Oklahoma City stock market roundup shows No 1 hard wheat steady at 2.00 to 2.01, broilers weak with 22 to 21 percent off delivered, hens mostly 11 to 18 cents, eggs irregular with several markets up to 50 cents, pecans firm at 27 to 28 cents. Oklahoma City Livestock: cattle receipts light, steer and heifer bids mixed with limited sales. hogs and lambs steady to higher, midweek bids around 12.5 to 13 for hogs and 16 to 18 for lambs. Butter markets steady in Chicago, with AA 58 and other grades around mid-50s per hundredweight.
Maria Tallchief, renowned Oklahoma Indian ballerina, sustained a serious foot injury yesterday forcing her to cancel her engagement at Rio de Janeiro's municipal theater. She departed for New York last night aboard a Pan American plane.
Thomas W. Saling of Regional Veterans' Federal Employment will lead a clinic at 8 p.m. in the district courtroom to explain veterans benefits and rights in federal employment, posting procedures, job applications, and available vacancies. The program, launched by the Civil Service Commission, has endorsements from four major veterans organizations.
Oklahoma City attorney general's office approved four bond issues. They include School District 4 with 13,500 for building and 4,500 for transportation equipment, Davenport in Lincoln County 60,000 for sanitary sewers, Sequoyah County Dependent School District 62 5,000 for transportation equipment, and Dependent School District 33 7,000 for building.
Earl R. Bell extension specialist notes 1956 may see less new rural construction with more remodeling and repair. Credit limits and higher mortgage rates curb new work, while material prices rise. Cement glass and some gypsum products show exceptions with gray markets in some areas. Demand for materials for commercial needs may ease with new plants and imports from Germany and Mexico. Remodeling urged as money tightens. Some regions may still see steady new building if crop income holds.
A puzzle style item presents clues for a crossword like grid. Across hints reference a radio songstress and various short answers while down clues fill the rest. The page fragment mixes language fragments and partial entries, suggesting a themed word puzzle from a newspaper.
Puzzle entries list numbers and word clues spanning various definitions from bodies of water to ancient names. The grid appears to map terms with cross references such as Arid region and Russian name, while other items indicate actions like hardens and concludes, forming a vocabulary puzzle.
About 80 Fort Sill Indian School employees will serve the students at the annual Thanksgiving dinner tonight at 6 p.m. in the FSIS main dining room and six cottages. Students prepared decorations and will be served a full turkey dinner with sides and desserts. Five area pastors will attend as guests, and classes resume Friday after the holiday.
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