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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1955

Page

3

Arabs and Asians Will Fight Algeria Debate Delay

Arab Asian bloc leaders at the United Nations warned they would oppose any move to bypass Algeria debate. Ahmad el Shukairy said behind scenes plans to avoid debate would fail, asserting Algeria must be fully considered. The Political Committee postponed a date for opening debate, prioritizing the atoms for peace program. Israel reportedly sought World Court involvement, but likely lacks sufficient support. France maintains Algeria as part of metropolitan France, outside UN Assembly competence. The bloc argues for UN Charter principles supporting freedom and liberty, with atomic energy topics likely to dominate the next weeks.

United Nations N.Y.P UN Assembly France Ahmad el Shukairy Algeria Shukairy Assembly Israel World Court

Griffin offers free rooms if sun stays away in Florida

Sarasota hotel owner C V Griffin bets on Florida sunshine by offering free rooms on any day the sun does not shine for the rest of the year. Last month he credited the sun with free lodging for 236 guests from 17 states in September after three sunless days.

Sarasota Fla C. V. Griffin Griffin Florida

Designer predicts longer legs on beaches next summer

Maurice Levin of Jantzen forecasts a shift in men’s swimwear with boxer short styles giving way to sleek briefs. He says beachwear will feature higher pantlines as men reveal more leg next season.

Hollywood Maurice Levin Jantzen

New Rochelle Suburb Renamed Terrytown in Paul Terry Honor

New Rochelle renamed the suburb Terrytown in honor of Paul Terry, veteran animator and cartoonist. The tribute marks the 25th anniversary of his Terribleland studios where famous characters like Mighty Mouse were created.

New Rochelle N.Y New York Terrytown Paul Terry Terry Fableland

Japanese village frees 250 pound turtle after rice wine gift

Residents of a northern Japan fishing village captured a 250 pound turtle wandering the beach and released it after pouring a gallon of rice wine as part of a local superstition warning that ill fortune will follow if turtles are mistreated.

Agigsawa Japan

Divorce filing cites actor husband’s constant presence

Santa Monica report states Mrs Jeanne Johnson Archer 28 divorced her husband actor Archer McDonald after testifying he stayed home too much causing unhappiness. She said he followed her at home and she had little to do while she worked.

Santa Monica Calif Jeanne Johnson Archer Archer McDonald

Two Hurt As Plane Crashes In Field

A Ringwood farmer Russell Wright and California man C W Lenninger were critically injured when their small plane crash landed in a muddy field near Helena. Rescuers worked a half hour to remove them from the wreckage and were assisted by the victims’ wives. Engine trouble was blamed.

Helena Okla Ringwood California Russell Wright C. W. Lenninger Glendale Calif

Junior High Pep Club To Attend Altus Football Game

Junior high pep club members will charter buses to attend the October 13 game between Junior Wolverines and Altus. Transportation costs 1.40 per student. Only pep club members may ride, said A Richardson, principal.

Altus A. Richardson

Seitz predicts hydrogen era or civilization end by 2000

Champaign Illinois based scientist Prof. Frederick Seitz warned Wednesday that by 2000 the world will have passed the hydrogen bomb crisis and entered an era of plenty powered by the same source. He cautioned that civilization may vanish if the trend does not continue.

Champaign Ill Frederick Seitz

Funeral rites for Henry F. Tuck 67 in Lawton

Funeral services for Henry F. Tuck age 67 of 2411 A will be held at 2 30 p m Friday at the Church of Christ at 28th and Cornell with Pastor Bob Wilkerson officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Becker Funeral Home in charge. He died unexpectedly at 9 p m Tuesday in a local hospital from a heart attack after entering the hospital at 8 15 p m. He was the inspector for D Henry Jones consulting engineer for the City of Lawton and spent most of his life in construction work.

Henry F. Tuck Church of Christ Cornell Bob Wilkerson Sunset Memorial Gardens Becker Funeral Home Tuck D. Henry Jones Lawton

Two Mental Hospital Fugitives Still On Loose In Pennsylvania

A state wide alert was issued for two dangerous fugitives from Farview State Hospital. The men, Richard Williams 36 from Johnstown and Paul Cook 34 from Beaver Falls, escaped with four other prisoners in a maximum security cellblock and are believed headed west in a stolen car.

Waymart Farview State Hospital Richard Williams Johnstown Paul Cook Beaver Falls

More State Jobs Seen Big Need in Oklahoma

Senator Robert Kerr told a civic assembly in Cushing that Oklahoma must offer suitable state jobs for graduates before achieving major economic milestones. He praised Congress for four new reservoir starts in Oklahoma and urged water resource development and soil conservation. Kerr stressed limited water supply hampers attracting new industries.

Cushing Okla Robert S. Kerr Civic Assembly Kerr Kerr-McGee Oil Co Deep Rock Co Cushing Daily Citizen O. H. Lachenmeyer Hattie Mae Lachenmeyer Oklahoma Congress

Leaves Actor for Bullfighting in Mexico City

Neville Brand 34 divorced wife Jean 19 on testimony that she left him to become a bullfighter in Mexico City. The Santa Monica California report notes the separation and reasons cited in court proceedings.

Santa Monica Calif Neville Brand Jean Mexico City

Durable knit cotton tees and kids' underwear sale

Regular value men and boys T shirts in absorbent cotton knit offered in sizes small to large. Athletic style reinforced cotton knit and snug cotton twill items also available. Little girls panties in reinforced rayon, assorted colors in sizes two to fourteen. Durable rubber items in various colors priced for sale.

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