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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1956

Page

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Water bond vote decision set by December 4

Mayor Ellsworth lauds city council water committee for a fast report on a proposed 8 million dollar water improvements bond. The panel may modify the six million plan defeated four weeks ago and aims to present a clear, near final recommendation by December 4. Council members and residents pressed questions at last night’s meeting as the committee reviews needs, plans, and overall city requirements.

C.R. Ellsworth City Council Ellsworth EB. C. Parks Woting Parks Blunt Zorger FW. Kirkpatrick John H. Jatllimore Wii Ash Sree Council Piyre

Arrest Ordered of Hungary Titoist Leader Szandor

Hungary ordered the arrest of Andras Szandor, a Titoist leader linked to the Petoet Club, and Miklos Gimes, a journalist. The move comes as Kadar denounces Titoist elements as criminals and counter revolutions hunted for trial amid Hungarian strike protests. The Budapest Workers Council protests Kadar’s speech claiming it hinders peace and rejects Nagy’s disappearance explanations.

Janos Promiaid Andras Szandor Ene Petoet Commu. T Szangor Mikios Gimes Journai.st Titoist Oace Kadar Crim Agine Bic Kacar oNp Budapest Workers Council i Humcar

Malenkov Assists Hungarian Puppet Becomes Soviet Ties

Budapest reports Georgi Malenkov, identified as a former Soviet premier, aiding the government of Hungarian Premier imaged as pro Moscow. The aide allegedly urged Matyas Kadár to adopt harsh measures against workers on strike, as cited in sharp public broadcasts.

Burapest Promiee Georgi Miderkov

Coup by Damascus Army Clique Predicted Amid Middle East Tensions

Beirut dispatches warn of an imminent coup by Syria’s army faction led by Abdul Alimid Suraj as unrest escalates across Iraq and Syria. Reports cite Iraqi mutiny attempts near Baghdad, demonstrations, and a fragile Baghdad Pact stance drawing in Jordan, Britain, and Soviet influence with Ottawa flagging gravity and Russian penetration.

Beirut Lebanon Mosien Huly Eily Smallnvast Iraq Nuri Said Middle East Syria Jordan Damascus Faisal Syrian Radio Baghdad Teag Tare Gel Egypt Russia Turkey Iran Pakistan Britain Soviet Union United States Communist Party Pravda Cii Moscow Red Sea Gulf of Aqaba Iroq Hussein Ottawa Lester Pearson House of Commons

Water Key To Muskogee Success Story

Paul A. Bruner of the Muskogee Chamber told about Muskogee’s industrial growth tied to abundant water. He recalled the city’s fight for a federal water conduit and a 48 inch outlet at Fort Gibson Dam, the 1935 bond issue to build the conduit, and the city’s policy of charging for water to sustain future development.

Muskogee Washee Landing Paul A. Bruner Jimmeree Lawton Gawtonian Ceteris Ney Auskogee Bruner Fort Gibson Brunet Congress Adrii

United Fund Drive Totals Reach Eighty Thousand Four Hundred

United Fund totals climb to 80400 as closing activities reduce outstanding accounts. Executive director Gallaher says the cleanup continues after adding 1000 since kickoff about two weeks ago. The drive has reached eight percent of its 397100 goal and a regular yearly audit is underway for the fiscal year ending Oct 21.

Leac Gallaher

Comanches Withdraw From 3-Tribe Inter-Council

The Comanche nation voted to form its own governing body and withdraw from the Kiowa Comanche and Apache inter tribal council 572 for 55 against with 1128 ballots returned. Area director Will J. Pitner said the move will lead to a separate tribal organization after time to draft a constitution and bylaws.

Tne Will J. Pitner Anadarko Bureau of Indian Affairs Washington Istructions Pitner Commissioner of Indian Affairs Pitier

Bloodstained car linked to Chambless case found in Duncan

A bloodstained 1956 Ford registered to Orville Lindsay Chambless was found abandoned in a Duncan garage. Deputies noted a strong odor and bloodstains on interior mats and napkins. Chambless, missing since July 4, is suspected dead. authorities did not confirm a link to his disappearance.

Mystery Virus Strikes Children Across Hospitals

A mysterious illness, likely a virus, has hit hundreds of children, causing vomiting and diarrhea. Two deaths occurred at Memorial Hospital and one at Fort Sill Hospital this week. Doctors warn parents to seek care if symptoms persist beyond 48 hours and to limit crowds for infants.

Memorial Hospital Fort Sill Ishorle

Union Requests New Water Vote in Lawton

The Lawton Carpenters and Joiners union endorsed the proposed water expansion and urged the city council to re submit the water bond issue to a public vote at the earliest opportunity. Mayor CR Ellsworth received a letter from John Plaxen of Local 1583 stating the union unanimously supported resubmission and offering assistance.

Lawton

Truck-Train Wreck Kills Five Men in Michigan City

Two trainmen and a truck driver died when a gasoline truck collided with a Chesapeake & Ohio freight train at the U S 20 crossing three miles southwest of Michigan City. The explosion in a derailed diesel locomotive wounded seven others. victims identified as Oo Keehn aged 50 and George Marquardt 36. Brakeman Bernard Terhorst, 31, Holland, Mich, suffered burns and remained in critical condition in hospital.

Chespeake and Ohio Railroad Michigan City Ind Chesterton Oo Keehn George Marquardt Mich Doctors Hospital

Four Billion Dollar Foreign Aid Request Planned

The Eisenhower administration plans to ask Congress for slightly over four billion dollars to sustain foreign aid for a tenth year. The proposal would lift total U S aid since 1948 past 50 billion across more than 40 nations, covering economic military and technical assistance.

Washington M Eisenhower Congress United States State and Defense Departments International Cooperation Administration Budget Bureau White House

U S Faces Syrian Pro Soviet Moves Critique

Washington protests Syria pro Soviet actions including censoring the U S information bulletin during the Hungarian revolt and expanding ties with Russia. Officials warn of growing arms shipments and reliance on Tass while avoiding UN resolution violations to prevent Soviet propaganda retaliation.

Syria U.S Sycia Damascus United States Red China Tass U.S. Information Bulletin Middle East United Nations General Assembly State Department Russia U.N Lincoln White Soviet Union Turkey Iraq Tran

Anti America Feeling Hits High In Britain

London reports show rising anti American sentiment in Parliament as more than 100 Conservatives push a motion criticizing U S policy in Egypt and warning the Atlantic alliance is at risk. Labor and Liberal lawmakers urge reconciling with Washington while some Conservatives attack the UN and Suez actions.

London Britain Eisenhower U.S Pareliayent United States Egypt Washington UN. Assembly U.S. Middle East Atlantic Alliance Selwyn Lloyd Suez Canal General Assembly GSA Independent Daily Express Eden Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Daily Mail

Northerly Winds Lower Oklahoma Temperatures

Weather officials forecast a continued downward temperature trend through Thursday in the Lawton area with a warming trend expected Friday. Strong northerly winds affected the state with freezing tonight and possible snow flurries in the Panhandle. Southwestern Oklahoma sees no precipitation while skies stay partly cloudy as colder air moves in.

Lawton Panhanile Oklahoma

Mass Demonstrations Report 22 Killed in Baghdad

Cairo based Middle East News Agency cites Iraqi refugees claiming 22 killed and 60 wounded in massive Baghdad demonstrations. Refugees allege arrests and torture by Iraqi police. reports tie mutinous army officers to fuel supply refusals at Habbania air field amid Anglo French attacks on Egypt. One refugee says he was tortured and walked 12 days to reach Damascus.

Cairo Middle East Baghdad Damascus Habbania Iraq Egypt Syria

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