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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1955

Page

12

Former Coast Racketeer Freed

Mick ey Cohen, once tied to rackets, is freed from McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary after nearly four years for income tax evasion. He travels toward Los Angeles with his brother and others, considering a Beverly Hills bar and grill while recounting his sentence and fines.

Steilacoom Wash Mickey Cohen Los Angeles Cohen McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary Harry Chicago Harry Cohen Mickey Los Angeles Examiner Beverly Hills Miracle Mile

14 Year Olds Get Salk Vaccine Shots

The National Advisory Committee on polio vaccine distribution moved to extend age limits to include all children up to 14 and pregnant women. Dr. Malcolm Phelps announced the telephoned poll among 10 members and said the priority group now covers ages 5 through 14. The action requires approval by Secretary Marion B. Folsom and is a recommendation from the Public Health Service.

Washington National Advisory Committee On Malcolm Phelps el Reno Okla Phelps Board American Academy of General Practice Federal Health and Welfare Department Marion B. Folsom The Public Health Service Health and Welfare Department

Shrine Circus Set for Wednesday at LO Ranch Grounds

The Shrine Circus comes to town Wednesday for a one day stand with 46 acts and two and a half hours of entertainment. Sponsored by the Lanégn Fort Sill Shrine club, performances at 3:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. feature aerial acts, wire displays, jugglers, clowns, and elephants from 10 nations.

Lawton Gil G. Gray Shrine Circus Wyoming U.S Frank Barrett Cheyenne Frontier Days Gil Gray Thailand LO Ranch Lanégn-Fort Sill Shrine Club

Shrine circus tickets on sale for one dollar

Lamas camels and other animals headline a three ring circus with admission set at one dollar, available from any Shriner.

Goodyear

Train delay after passenger dies aboard near Norman

The northbound Santa Fe Texas Chief was held up Sunday night near Norman when 78 year old Alma Henry of Fort Worth suffered a fatal heart attack. She was traveling with her daughter in law en route to Chicago.

Norman Okla Santa Fe Texas Alma Henry Fort Worth Henry Chicago

Argentina floods claim lives in La Rioja and neighboring province

Buenos Aires reports the government rushed food clothing and medicine to La Rioja after weekend floods killed 28 people. Three others were listed dead in the neighboring province of Entier Rios.

Buenos Aires la Rioja Entire Rios

Strike Showdown At New Castle Foundry In Indiana

Governor George Craig intervened to avert a 7:45 am opening at the Perfect Circle Corp foundry in New Castle. National Guard patrols remained as 8 people were shot during a Wednesday march by 5,000 UAW-CIO supporters. The union hald a five man picket line while talks at noon aimed at a permanent settlement.

Indianapolis New Castle Perfect Circle Corp George Craig Craig CIO United Auto Workers National Guard Uaw-Cio Little Foundry National Florida

Symington Supporters Talk of Presidential Campaign

A Missouri Democrats meeting in St Louis will discuss a Symington for president campaign. D W Gilmore, Kansas City insurer and former official, sent invitations to a small group of Symington backers and state leaders for a preliminary discussion. Symington has repeatedly denied presidential ambitions.

Likeston Symington Missouri D. W. Gilmore Kansas City

Farm Oil Heaters Warned In Fire Prevention Week

Comanche county agent Lewis Haydock warns during National Fire Prevention Week that oil burning appliances cause many farm fires. Farmers should locate heaters away from exits, keep them on level flooring, refuel only when cool, use proper oil, and clean equipment. Avoid children near devices and consult a service man for repairs.

Lewis Haydock Comanche County Extension Service National Fire Protection Association Nation Haydock Extensions Service

Army Volunteers Can Pick School

A new policy lets men apply for U S Army technical training before enlistment. If eligible, an application is made and training is guaranteed before service. Accepted recruits receive a date and place for the school and must enlist by that deadline. Courses span accounting to woodworking, including aircraft maintenance and other trades.

U.S. Army Sfc Robert Mason

Muskogee Woman Elected 40 and 8 Auxiliary Chief

Mrs. M. Stephen Hunnicutt of Muskogee is elected president of the Women's Auxiliary of the 40 and 8, an American Legion affiliate. She succeeds Mrs. Robert C. Snow of Rock Springs, Md., at the group’s annual convention held this past weekend.

Miami, Fla

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