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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1955

Page

2

Plans Mapped For Institute Of Human Relations

Plans for an Institute of Human Relations course to be held on January 10 1956 were mapped. Sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews it aims to foster harmony among educational religious civic and social groups. Rev J J Stowe Jr chaired the planning and noted Brotherhood Week alignment.

National Conference of Christians and Jews J. J. Stowe Jr Gordon Paine Cameron College O. L. Par

Six Arrested by Lawton Police on Various Charges

Six persons were arrested by Lawton police on charges from speeding to destruction of private property. Individuals include Jerry White charged with destruction of private property and released on bond. Other arrests involve speeding, operating motor vehicles without licenses, public drunkenness, and investigation of a 45 year old man. Municipal court actions led to several bond forfeitures and liquor related charges against Francis Bates, Chloe Roach, and Lester Scott tied to a raid.

Jerry White Fort Sill James Wise Cox Mike Grooms Bill Griggs Park Lawton Francis Bates S. First Chloe Roach No. 9 Lester Scott S. 13Th

Dixon Yates Affair Faces Senate Probe And AEC Clash

The AEC acknowledged spending with full knowledge of the commission but noted a hidden conflict of interest. Senator Kefauver pressed for the case, citing Wenzell’s dual role and possible cover up while Eisenhower defended the arrangement as proper.

Atomic Energy Committee AEC Wenzell Budget Bureau First Boston Corp First Boston New York Financial House Dixon-Yates Group West Memphis Kefauver D-Tenn Senate Justice Department Eisenhower Mitchell

Soviet Defense Chief Sees No Nuclear Edge for Russia

Secretary Wilson and Canadian defense scientist Dr. O M Solandt weigh in after a Russian atomic test. Solandt says the blast does not prove Russia has an advantage, calling it part of ongoing development. Moscow counters Western claims of superiority, noting Russia’s advanced atomic and hydrogen weapons production.

Moscow Radio Sergei Shatilov Russia

Ike's turkey intake and

Doctors report President Eisenhower in excellent shape while monitored at about 1800 calories daily with slight leeway for Thanksgiving. They note a very mild sedative and an anticoagulant used, and Barbara Eisenhower may have a fourth child around Christmas or New Year with the first family planning to stay in the Executive Mansion over Christmas.

Tors James C. Hagerty Eisenhower Barbara White House Executive Mansion

Argentina Labor Boss Under Arrest

Buenos Aires reports Hector Hugo de Pietro former secretary general of the CGT was held by the provisional government of President Pedro Aramburu at the National Security Office. The reason for the arrest was not reported and confirmation was not immediately available.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peron Saporiti Pedro Aramburu Hector Hugo de Pietro General Confederation of Labor CGT National Security Office

Carter-Woodruff mishap leaves drivers injured at night

Carter driving south on 6th street lost control and crashed into an embankment. Woodruff was thrown into the windshield. Both were taken to Fort Sill Station hospital. Injuries not described as critical. Bolton car traveled east. investigations by Patrolmen Duke and Carroll and Lt. Mussen.

Carter 6Th Street Woodruff Fort Sill Station John Duke Norman Carroll Bolton-Leary F. A. Mussen Bolton

Polio cases rise slightly in latest weekly tally

The Public Health Service reports 459 new polio cases last week, 10 fewer than the prior week due to Veterans Day reporting gaps. Year to date through November 19 total 28,017 cases, including 10,911 paralytic, versus 36,912 and 13,654 paralytic in the same period last year.

Washington Public Health Service Health Service

Fertilizer Dealers to Meet in Stillwater Conference

Oklahoma A&M College hosts the first state fertilizer dealers conference November 29 and 30. Parker A. Yeats of the State Board of Agriculture says manufacturers distributors and dealers are expected to attend this inaugural gathering in Stillwater.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma A&m College Parker A. Yeats State Board of Agriculture

Routine Probes Keep Police Busy

Police investigated forgery cases and thefts on Thanksgiving Day. Fort Sill man lost 35 dollars and a Hamilton wrist watch after visiting a motel with an unidentified woman. Leroy McNally of Safeway reported two forged checks cashed at his store for 3 dollars and 13.82 dollars. Harold Johnson of Johnson Milk and Ice Cream Co. said a 12.50 forged check passed at his store on November 11.

Fort Sill Elvin Cody Hamilton Leroy McNally Safeway Harold Johnson Johnson Milk and Ice Cream Co

City Man Waives Burglary Hearing

Robert Neal Hill, 37, a former Sonny's Bar employee at 312 S Third, waived preliminary hearing at arraignment before Peace Justice Marvin E. Cameron. The second degree burglary charge from a Monday break-in was sent to Superior court. Detectives arrested Hill at 102% C and recovered more than $63 in small coins believed stolen from the tavern.

Robert Neal Hill Sonny’s Bar Marvin E. Cameron Hill Superior Court

Holiday Parade Lights Up Newark and Macy's Parade

In Newark New Jersey last night more than half a million people jammed a blocked downtown area to watch illuminated floats in a parade sponsored by Bamberger's store telecast coast to coast. In New York City today Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade featured about 4000 elaborately costumed marchers.

Newark N.J Bamberger’s New York City

Hospital News Items Admitted and Dismissed Across Multiple Cities

A list of hospital notices records numerous admissions and discharges from Oklahoma and Texas facilities. Entries name patients by initials or full names, ages, and addresses, with medical or surgical dispositions. Memorial notes list births and memorials for Elsie McKenzie and DeLois Flood, among others.

Elsie McKenzie Ferris DeLois J. Flood Elgin Kenneth Eugene Rauch Pine Billy A. Caldwell Vernie Caldwell Rt. 2 Fred E. Amburgey

Nixon Favored as No 1 Choice by GOP Votersin Nation Poll

The United States Poll shows Vice President Richard Nixon as the top choice of rank and file Republicans nationwide. Warren leads among independents, with Dewey, Stassen, and Dulles following. The Lawton Constitution presents the Princeton Research Service results exclusively for this area.

Princeton N.J United States Richard M. Nixon USA Ike Earl Warren New York State Thomas E. Dewey Harold Stassen Dulles Bricker Ohio New York Knowland California McCarthy Wisconsin Dirksen Illinois Nixon Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Treasury Humphrey Warren Lawton Constitution Princeton Research Service Warren Ee Stassen Dewey

Big Crowd Sees Sill Revue Again

Lawtonians packed Fort Sill Theater No 3 to its 1000 seat capacity for the final performances of TDY 55 musical comedy revue. Directed by Pvt Dan Melnick the show, originally set for one night, was produced another evening due to demand. Two Lawton shows moved from Mc Mahon auditorium to Fort Sill theater with about 1000 watching Tuesday night.

Lawtonians Fort Sill Pvt Dan Melnick McMahon Auditorium

Adrenalin, Oxygen, and a Fight to Live

A patient recounts a life threatening collapse after a drug incident at a doctor’s office. Lt. James Hunt Billy Snape and medical staff battled to restart the heart, with the patient conscious through the ordeal and later recovering after two days at Jewish Hospital and a week recuperating.

Lifesaving Squad James Hunt Billy Snape Doc Hunt Snape Jewish Hospital

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Institute of Human Relations John R. Sadberry Exall English Charley Wade Bill Ritzweller W. F. Lewis Clyde Shelton Hal Hallett R. T. Hopper John Clabes Paine R. L. Gilbert English John Shoemaker Lewis Sadberry James Carter Warren Smith Hallett Stowe Parsons Lawton Police Anderson Dixon Sen. Gore Nashville Dixon-Yates Gore Mississippi Valley Ark Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Issac Soviet Auto Radio Southwestern Radio & Sound 4Th & E South Side Railroad and Lee Street S. 11Th JOE & Roy R. M. Dodson Greer Addition Nursery North 31St Street Frank Kuepker Chattanooga Old Golden D. D. Bentley Indiahoma Mike Bennett L. A. Fayette Bennett Arlington Tommy Eugene Wooten W. W. Wooten Susie Alvavado Walters Nita Alvavado Earl Bailey Alfred Lee Egerton Wichita Falls Tex Leland Cannon Lindy Hardy Suggs Lake William Neumann Harold Keith Hunt Bill Hunt Ola Mae Franklin Oklahoma City Carolin Sue Youngman Ruth Reese Catherine Rointy Fort Cobb Etheline Birdshead Canton Ella Apekaum Carnegie John Parker Mary Scobby Hammond Nancy Taupay Cache Camille Poemocah Apache Sur Gery Maxine Red Buffalo Concho Eva Eckinaudie Cyril Sadie Arkeketa Oneee Bobb Anadarko William Dent Geary Owen Yackeyonny Sam Hoadous LeRoy Rogers Jefferson Earl Penick Star Rt James Edward Russell Jack Russell Edward Karl Russell Jeanice Donahue Harvey Donahue Cynthia L. Morgan W. 14Th Eva Lee Harrel Wilma Zumwalt N. 33Rd Louise M. Baggett S. Third Elise Branch E. Colorado Walter A. Clements Roosevelt Violet May Bailey Spaulding Jay Thomas Martin S. 19Th Nation Kenneth Fink Nixon Ee Warren ———S Stassen Ee Dulles Sill John Adams Grover Cleveland Andrew Jackson Board of Education 9Th Street C Avenue J. S. Kuntz Eugene L Bowman W. C. Bonnell M & D Finance CO E Ave KEY Termite & Pest Control CO John Schneider 911 Lee Lawton, Okla A. L. Pollard Sporting Goods Babbitt-Peller Po D Avenue Jewel America Damon Corner Drug Ey Ts Europe Abe Zale Jewelry CO Sete Ind Orga Dumono Renin AL Vt
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