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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1955
Page
4
A short reflective verse attributed to Mary Butts urges building a fence of trust around the day. It counsels filling the present with loving work and not peering at tomorrow. The message champions faith in divine help amid joy or sorrow.
In early years, F D R's polio battle spurred national philanthropy and a push for medical research. The piece notes strong fund drives tied to his birthday and suggests similar public action could aid heart disease efforts as awareness grows. It mentions the Salk vaccine as a polio milestone and calls for donations to the American Heart Association.
A historical overview notes air traffic today is 36 times prewar volumes with 60 nations building a global system spanning 3500 cities. It credits manufacturers and airlines for innovation that drew moderate income travelers to air travel and hints at faster planes and new payment schemes ahead.
A bill in a Congress is considered until its close. Shrews have weak venom and are harmless to humans. The first US cafeteria opened in 1885 in New York City called the Exchange Buffet. A male goat is a buck and the female a doe. billy and nanny are colloquial.
Hospital notices list admissions and dismissals from Kiowa and nearby towns, naming patients by surname and address. Birth announcements record newborns with parents and times, weights, and hospital locations, including multiple families from Anadarko, Duncan, Walters, and surrounding areas.
Daniel Abram Everhart 30, once on the FBI ten most wanted list, was seized unarmed in a Denver alley by two officers after a pursuit. Identified during questioning, he had a prior armed robbery case in Akron and a criminal history dating to age 12, with eight relatives also arrested. He used a small automatic pistol during robberies.
William James Rice died at home from natural causes after an inquest at the Rice residence. Peace Justice Marvin Cameron ruled the death a heart attack. Survived by mother Julia Ann Rice and siblings. services set for Tuesday at St Elmo Baptist Church with burial at Highland Cemetery.
In Bremen, Socialists won a majority with 52 of 100 seats in the state parliament, boosting their biggest vote total yet as opposition to rearmament centered on Bonn’s Western defense plan. CDU, German Party, and Free Democrats lagged, while Communists and Refugee parties gained little.
A Washington column argues that tax policy favors wealthy groups and shapes the deficit. It traces WW II era write offs for defense facilities to oil, utilities, and oil depletion allowances, noting bipartisan protection and campaign donations. It warns that removing these favors would help balance the budget and influence next year’s elections.
Three area servicemen participated in marine maneuvers. Pvt Jerry D Little of Lawton joined the 1st Western Marine Air Ground Brigade at Camp Pendleton California for amphibious training September 19 to 28. Pfc Mathew Peahway of Indianola and Pfc Linda H Jones of Walters took part in war games September 24 to 28 on Mount Fuji Japan with the 3rd Marine Division. Pvt Ronald N Vann of Lawton area joined the 3rd Armored Division at Fort Knox Kentucky as rifleman with Headquarters Company 33rd Transportation Battalion. Airman 1C James I Lowry, son of Mr and Mrs William C Lowry, assigned to Allied Air Forces Central Europe NATO command after time at Tinker AFB Oklahoma. He previously served in Korea and will work as part of the international air police force near Paris.
DENVER The White House announced postponement of Vice President Nixon's planned November trip to the Near East due to President Eisenhower illness. Press secretary James C. Hagerty said Nixon will stay in Washington to preside at Cabinet and National Security Council meetings while Eisenhower recovers, with Africa leg also delayed. Doctors expect the President to remain in the hospital for four to five weeks, possibly returning after New Year.
The term Pekan refers to the Indian name for the marten a brown bush tailed fur bearer that inhabits northern forest trees and is noted for its arboreal habitat and fur.
Denver report says the CIO Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union will discuss a general wage increase for oil industry workers on November 12 in Kansas City. Union President O A Knight will present all facts to the bargaining policy committee and may make confidential suggestions. The committee previously agreed in March to a roughly 10 cent an hour wage increase.
A fragment highlights a stereotype about women, suggesting a girl should diet to improve her figure when confronted directly. The text reflects outdated views on body image and gender expectations.
The Army will court martial Otho G. Bell to face charges of collaborating with the enemy while a prisoner in North Korea. Pre-trial probes continue for Bell’s companions William A. Cowart and Lewis W. Griggs, who seek civil treason trials. no trial date set. All three are confined at Fort Baker guardhouse after returning from Red China in July.
The Southwest regional band marching contest will be held in Anadarko on October 19 with junior and senior high divisions. Band director Glenn Wright said detailed movements are required for each group.
A compact set of crossword clues listing across and down entries from roast of lamb to pronoun. Includes descriptors like engine, delicacies, and plural articles, with entries such as Horace educator and kind of cheese.
Answer list compiled from crossword clues: 25 Individuals 26 Closed car ne 27 Pleases 28 Chilled 29 Counsel 31 Nullify 33 Saltpeter 38 Contaminate 40 Small sums 41 Tardier 42 Edible fishes 43 Spanish river 44 Fish lure 46 Noun suffix 47 Western state 48 Unaspirated 50 Middle prefix
Mary Margaret Cody, 12, was found dead in a Tulsa bathtub after a brief immersion. Her father E M Cody discovered her, attempted artificial respiration, and an autopsy was ordered to determine the cause of death.
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