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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1955
Page
6
Poem excerpt notes that behind clouds the stars shine and God’s hope remains with all. Whittier’s lines emphasize patient faith and divine care amid showers and shadows. The verse invites contemplation of enduring hope in providence.
The piece argues against cutting foreign aid to India as the United States confronts Soviet economic pressure in Asia. It asserts Moscow uses engineers and allies to extend influence, while India seeks a large loan to fund its five year plan. Cutting aid could push India closer to the Soviet Union.
KLM will buy eight Douglas DC-8s for its transatlantic service, promising March 1960 delivery. The move marks U S jet-era leadership in global aviation as KLM pledges faster New York to Amsterdam routes and expands its international network to 68 countries and 106 cities.
The item notes high odds Mrs. Nixon may buy a mink coat after her cloth coat referenced in a key campaign speech. It predicts a social season at the White House with receptions for diplomats and Congress, and suggests senators will fly commercial for years.
A quiz style summary presents answers about Joaquin Miller alias Cincinnatus H. Miller, Canada’s constitution as the British North America Act, and the origins of May Day as a spring festival. The sources note Medicine Hat Alberta as a region of natural fields and discuss uncertain roots of May Day from Druids and ancient Egyptian and Indian rites.
Numerous admissions include Edmond Hester Altus and Mary H Small. surgeries on J C Hester J R Reagan and others. Dismissals note Mrs Bill Lund and a newborn, plus several patients discharged after medical or surgical treatment. Birth announced for Oswald parton at Apache.
Eldon MacKing a 41 year old Lawton bootlegger surrendered to the county jail Tuesday to serve a 30 day sentence for illegal possession of liquor. Judge S R Harper also levied a 50 dollar fine and costs on the guilty plea filed May 10 by county officers. Also jailed Tuesday was an 18 year old Lawton youth charged with disorderly conduct. County officials consider seeking revocation of parole granted at Stringtown Training School after a December 9 1952 theft of a car incident.
Two men admitted guilt to driving while intoxicated in County Court. Marvin Dewain Bayless, 32, of Wichita Falls, and Thomas J. Barnes, 33, of Duncan, each received 100 dollar fines plus costs and 10 days in jail. Odras G. Parrack, 30, of 1716 Lee, pleaded not guilty and was remanded to jail.
In Rio de Janeiro Congress supporters of a state of siege won a test vote in the Chamber of Deputies 162 to 69 to choose a standing vote on final passage. If approved the measure would grant President Nereu Ramos broad powers to address political strife and then move to the Senate. The aim is to block any Supreme Court action to reinstate Joao Cafe Filho, who took sick leave two weeks ago.
Lester Scotty a known Ton bootlegger was arrested Tuesday evening as officers seized 77 bottles of whisky wine and gin from a trailer house at 1205 S 13th The raid at 6 30 p m followed a search warrant by Peace Justice Marvin Cameron Bonds totaling 60 were posted on charges illegal possession of liquor running a joint and permitting a public nuisance Also Chloe Roach 26 of No 9 N 36th was arrested for hit and run and driving without a license after her car backed into a minor crash at 408 D Tuesday afternoon.
A Lawton woman used barber shears to stab Sp3 Solum James in a south Lawton quarrel. James was treated and released at Post hospital and preferred no prosecution. Police stopped a taxi for a red light, learned he was being taken to Fort Sill, and subsequent Fort Sill and local inquiries traced the events leading to the stabbing.
Oklahoma City market notes and prices for cattle hogs and sheep with bids and loads reported. Cattle slaughter classes steady pre holiday. steer and heifer prices mixed with loads and various cow grades. Hogs and sheep steady with No 1-3 pork weights and lambs showing demand. state prices for wheat broilers eggs butterfat and pecans listed with multiple Oklahoma City bids.
Vernon McFarland and Bobby Lawson pleaded guilty to petty larceny for stealing salvage materials from the city dump west of town. They were fined $25 and costs by Peace Justice Marvin E. Cameron. Connie Hill recovered most of the stolen items including copper wire and a coffee urn, signing the complaints.
State Democratic Party Chairman Smith Hester and Gene Elder of Purcell renewed blasts at Highway Commissioner A. B. Green after Elder said Green fired him over his brother’s political alignment with W. C. Doenges. Green denied the link and Gov. Gary commented on the situation.
Judge J Merle Oaks disposed of 13 cases filed against 12 persons in Tuesday afternoon court. Nine traffic charges involved eight defendants. bonds ranged from 11 to 20 dollars. Notable defendants included Bob Mitchell and Frankie Rinehart who forfeited 20 dollar bonds for speeding.
CHATTANOOGA Special Big Ben service station west of town was badly damaged last night by burglars who took 20 cartons of cigars after entry through a rear storage room. Clarice Forsythe, about 50, suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Frederick hospital. George Gutshall, owner, reported window frames removed and a door broken between the storage room and the front. The building sustained heavy damage. Rodney Warner, son-in-law of the owner, is the station manager.
Thieves forced entry by knocking out a section of wall at Honey's General Store, 1619 S 11th, last night and stole cigarets, razor blades, canned goods, billfolds and some cash. Mrs. Honeycutt reported all cigarettes in stock were taken. detectives describe a four by twenty inch hole used for entry. Canned goods and other items were pulled through and left outside.
Cammie Bradley a 25 year old Lawton Negro woman of 107 Columbia was given a two year suspended penitentiary sentence in Superior court Tuesday after pleading guilty to forgery. County Attorney Manville Redman filed the charge accusing her of passing a 13.33 forged check at a Safe way store theft involved her sister’s name.
A compact list of crossword style clues with numbers and short phrases covering sizes, items, and concepts such as Outer garr, sleeveless garment, Scottish cap, Jason's ship, ancient Syria, malt beverage, complete poverty, they wear tuxedos, frozen rat, saturated, subterfuge, worn around the neck, evil, force, snatch, wiped out, goddess, death, sponsor, mentally sound, plant part, sorry, era, time periods, ferrets out, big, Mr Baba, games of chance, similar prefix, askew, too bad, oriental coin, mountain lake, in this place, spoken, chills and fever, heavy drinker, vehicle, ascended, former times, ants, medd, toward sheltered side, repair, musical exercises, number, lateral parts, where nightgowns worn, region.
A compact list of answers fills the down clues from baseball wear to the final number. The grid includes terms like caps gloves and attire for players, plus words for punishment restriction and architecture. Final entries cover terms such as candle Malayan buffalo hat brim encirclement Mexican dish splendor girl’s name platform and irritate among others.
Comanche county joins Stephens Jefferson and Cotton in an OU led economic analysis and water needs study. Four counties will pay 1,200 for the report to guide a possible U S Bureau of Reclamation funding request. Preliminary results due next spring.
D Ewart said Army and Interior near agreement on use permit for Wichita refuge land. An Interior representative may visit the area to review the proposal while Davis toured Fort Sill land eyed for expansion. Final approval depends on a satisfactory use permit ahead of Senate and House committee actions.
Oklahoma's 1955 highway toll stood at 518, four deaths more than last year. Former state senator Craig O. Goodpaster, 48, of Vinita, died last night in a car truck crash west of Vinita on U S Highway 66 as his car tried to pass a bus and collided with an oncoming truck.
The records note William Howard Taft weighed more than 300 pounds making him the heaviest U.S. president. This fact highlights the admiring and cautious press portrayal of Taft's size during his era.
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