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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1955

Page

6

Oklahoma premier parade led by Governor Gary in New York

Oklahoma Gov. Raymond Gary led a surrey parade to the Rivoli Theater for the Hollywood premiere of the film Oklahoma. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein greeted guests as 300 Oklahoma visitors attended ceremonies before the show. Actors Shirley Jones received praise from critics for her performance.

New York Oklahoma Raymond Gary Rivoli Theater Richard Rodgers Oscar Hammerstein Gary Vocational Advisory Service New York Times Bosley Crowther Shirley Jones Laurey William K. Zissner The New York Herald-Tribune Miss Jones

Former Solondies San Francisco Politician Dies at 65

Bertrand Gearhart of Fresno, a former Republican congressman, died last night of uremic poisoning. He served seven terms ending in 1949, leaving a notable career in Solondies San Francisco politics.

Solondies San Francisco Bertrand Gearhart Fresno

Cohen Still Wants Restaurant Despite No Bar

Los Angeles gangster Mickey Cohen says he still plans to open a restaurant but concedes it likely will not include a liquor bar. He was released from McNeil Island Federal Prison after three years and eight months for income tax evasion and reports several backers expressed interest in backing a restaurant venture. Liquor officials barred a license due to his criminal record.

Los Angeles Mickey Cohen McNeil Island Federal Prison

Minister Cited For Contempt For Writing Critical Letter

Camden New Jersey Baptist minister Rev Loriot D Bozorth of Gloucester criticized Judge Frank T Lloyd Jr in a letter about the integrity of the courts The letter was not read or entered into the court record The piece appeared in the Gloucester City News and referenced a Sunday liquor sales referendum decision

Camden, N. J.P Frank T. Lloyd Jr State Superior Court Loriot D. Bozorth First Baptist Church Gloucester Gloucester City News Lloyd’s

Economizing Fun Steak Good Too in San Angelo

A San Angelo couple celebrated eating on 7.84 dollars a week by dining on economized meals and a big steak. Airman Robert Myre and wife Mary tracked nutrition costs, concluding the week with a 72 cent profit versus the report. Mary remained at 108 pounds, Robert fell from 163 to 160 after limiting peanut butter.

San Angelo Tex Robert Myre Goodfellow Air Force Base Mary Bob Robert

Paroled Jap War Criminal Describes Sugamo Prison Life

Former Japanese minister of war Sadao Araki says some inmates walk in and out of Sugamo Prison, work outside, and sleep elsewhere. He cites months out for some, while the Foreign Office calls the account exaggerated. Prisoners may have only three days leave at a time, with careful screening of each request.

Tokyop Sugamo Sadao Araki Bungei Shinju Foreign Office Araki

Best Time For Using Cotton Stripper After Frost

Comanche county agent Lewis Haydock advises waiting about two weeks after the first killing frost to allow cotton plants to cure. He cautions that stripping before frost requires thorough desiccation and defoliation. He notes frost expected around Oct 20 and emphasizes farmer ginner coordination for quality samples and equipment readiness.

Lewis Haydock Comanche County State Extension Service Haydock

First Guided Missile Combat Ship Commissioning

The heavy cruiser USS Boston will be commissioned at Philadelphia Naval Base on November 1 as the world’s first guided missile combat ship. The 673 foot cruiser will fire the Terrier antiaircraft missile after alterations at the New York Shipbuilding yard in Camden.

Philadelphia Boston Philadelphia Naval Base Navy New York Shipoo Corp Camden

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