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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1954

Page

7

Chief's Nominee For NLRB Faces Senate Trouble

President Eisenhower's nominee Theo Kammbholz Chicago attorney faces possible rejection by the Senate for the NLRB general counsel post. Officials doubt confirmation this session due to hearings and Democratic sensitivity to union management ties amid an informal Senate hold.

Rowland Evans JR Washington P Eisenhower Theo Co Kammbholz Chicago National Labor Relations Board Senate NLRB Kammholz George J. Bott AFL CIO White House Sen Douglas D-Ill Dirksen Congress Sherman Adams Thesident H. Alexander Smith Labor Committee

Courts Get New Presiding Officers

Oklahoma prepares for biennial court reorganization as new officers take over January 10. Dick Jones of Okemah will become presiding judge of the Criminal Court of Appeals, N B Joynson of Claremore ascends to chief justice of the state Supreme Court, Floyd Jackson of Lawton joins the Supreme Court, succeeding C T O Neal.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Dick Jones Okemah Criminal Court of Appeals John C. Powell Sulphur N. B. Joynson Claremore State Supreme Court Harry H. L. Hailey Tulsa Floyd Jackson Lawton Supreme Court C. T. O'Neal

Kammholz Nomination Faces Senate Hurdle

Smith criticized the pace of the process saying the request was unreasonable. Kammholz is hesitant to quit his Chicago law practice for a recess appointment next month amid concerns the Senate may not confirm him.

Kammholz Smith Chicago Senate

Area Men In Service Area Men In Service M-Set

William D Roberson and Sgt. Roberson of the 8055th Army Unit spent seven days R and R in Kobe Japan while his wife Bertie resides at 1415 F. Roberson entered service in March 1925 and recently returned from Korea.

William D. Roberson Bertie Korea Kobe Japan Sgt Roberson 8055Th Army

Employment Lag Seen For Early 55

The Labor Department forecasts fewer unemployed through year end 1954 but warns of seasonal hiring lag in early 1955. It notes jobless declines exceed normal seasonal rates, while the Federal Reserve Board anticipates further overall economic improvement by year end and a potential basis for some expansion in business.

Washington Labor Department Department Federal Reserve Board

Navy Tightens Security Over Vanishing Spare Parts

Informants say the U S Navy tightened ship and crew security in Hong Kong to stop the disappearance of spare parts. Some gear supplied to Chiang Kai Shek was smuggled to Chinese Communists, with Reds paying premium for parts and enticing sailors with gems liquor women and even drugs.

Hong Kong U. S. Navy Reds China Chiang Kai-Shek

Family Won’t Split After Tragic Rifle Accident

Clel C. Lawrence, a 24 year old father of four, vows to keep his family together after his wife Delores Lawrence, 21, died from a hunting rifle accidentally discharged by their 4 year old son while she prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Police say the gun was dragged from a closet by the child and discharged as he tried to place it on the floor. Lawrence, returning from a hunting trip near Garden City Kansas, prepared to care for and keep the children united: Steven, 7. Stella Marie, 6. and 4 month old Darlene.

Kansas City Clel C. Lawrence Delores Lawrence Clell C. Lawrence Jr Garden City Kas Steven Stella Marie Darlene

Aggies Exes to Meet in Stillwater for Secretary Search

Oklahoma A&M former students directors meet in Stillwater on Saturday to consider recommendations for a new association secretary. Ira R. Armstrong of Hugo announced the plan after A. O. Martin resigned after 25 years as secretary to lead the placement bureau.

Aggies Exes Stillwater Okla Oklahoma A&m College Ira R. Armstrong Hugo A. O. Martin A&m

McKee Co. promotes Lawton business expansion and site relocation

We of THE McKEE CO. are specialists in business properties of all kinds. Lawton is entering its greatest expansion in history with construction of new business buildings. If your old site is obsolete due to inaccessibility congestion and out of date planning and insufficient parking we can help you locate a new site.

McKee CO Lawton

Reckless Driver Tracked by Four Tulsa Motorists

Four Tulsa drivers pursued Everett S. McKee after a wreck and reckless driving incident. Police arrested McKee at a Claremore home as he fled on foot. T.R. McCullough suffered lacerations while McKee was bruised in the crash.

Tulsa Claremore Orval Bennett Everett S. McKee McKee T.R. McCullough Bennett McCullough

Alva to Vote on School Bonds

Alva Oklahoma voters will decide December 7 on a 249000 dollar bond issue to build new high school facilities and remodel existing structures including an auditorium and gymnasium. The special election is to determine funding for the project and its scope.

Alva Okla

Liberace Romance Publicity Drama Hits Public Eye

Hollywood November 26 showgirl Joanne Rio says her romance with Liberace was never engagement, just publicity. She laments the standout three part TV series embarrassed him and prompted the cool shoulder amid ongoing private and public speculation.

Hollywood Joanne Rio Liberace Los Angeles Miss Rio

Showgirl Snap: Liberace Embarrassed by Bitter Interlude

The dark-eyed showgirl declares she is embarrassed after a tense exchange about an article she thought would help. The setback centers on a public puff piece and her reaction to it.

Liberace

Smog Cures Will Take Years, Says London Committee

A government committee in London reported that London’s smog can be cleaned to past purity but the work will span many years. The panel noted air pollution as a major social and economic evil, costing about 700 million dollars yearly, and endorsed coal to diesel locomotive conversions and other smoke control schemes.

London

Personal Guests of Mr. and Mrs Mathis

Personal guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D D Mathis 17 S Eighth include Mr and Mrs Carl White of Friona Texas. Mrs White is the niece of Mrs Mathis.

M-Set D. D. Mathis S. Eighth Carl White Friona, Tex White Mathis

Removal of Old Political Signs in Duncan Areas

The Stephens County Central Democratic committee will hire two men to remove old political signs from poles in Duncan Marlow and Comanche.

Duncan, Okla Stephens County Central Democratic Committee Duncan, Marlow Comanche

Ripe Apples Suppress Potato Sprouting in Airtight Storage

A storage observation notes that ripe apples placed with potatoes prevent sprouting. The effect is stronger when stored in airtight containers, suggesting a chemical or atmospheric interaction that inhibits sprout initiation.

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