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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1955
Page
4
New York reports the United States produced 11 149 000 000 kilowatt hours in a single week, about 20 percent higher than a year earlier. Colder Northwest weather and factory demand drove the peak, with growth linked to housing appliance use and historical milestones since 1939.
OU Max Westheimer Field near Norman grew from 160 acres to 1650 acres with 20,800 feet of runways. Joseph E. Coulter leads the airport and aviation program, logging about 4,000 flying hours, overseeing seven light planes, and coordinating Navy and National Guard hangar space. Students pursue private licenses with 36 hours of flight time, while two flying clubs and cadet groups operate from the field.
The death of U.S. Ambassador John E. Peurifoy and his 9 year old son Daniel on August 12 was ruled an accident by Thailand's Ministry of Interior and Police. A second son survived, and the ambassador's car reportedly traveled over 60 miles per hour in a head on collision with a truck on a bridge 125 miles south of Bangkok.
Hollywood youth Edward G. Robinson Jr. recalls a troubled start marked by marriage strife and drinking. He faced arrests for drunk driving and bad checks but says sobriety and acting boosts brought stability. Minna Wallis. sister of Hal Wallis. helped him land TV and film roles, reviving his stalled career.
A plane carrying fifty two passengers including actress Vivian burns after an in flight fire. No injuries reported as passengers evacuated and emergency crews contained the blaze at the New York airport.
An Elgin based advertisement for Benrus watches lists Hamilton and Osborn’s successor, with contact details including a phone number and a street address on S. 4th, promoting S. 4th Street business.
Blaine crews aided passengers after an American Airlines DC7 landed from Los Angeles at Idlewild. An engine caught fire and crews acted quickly to extinguish the blaze with damage described as significant but no injuries reported.
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