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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1955
Page
1
President Eisenhower marks his birthday as he nears full recovery from a heart attack. A 7 a.m. medical bulletin reports a good night’s sleep, full refreshment, and progress without complications as he travels cautiously on the road to full health.
Two starving brothers ages six and seven died after begging for food and eating from neighborhood trash cans. Police jailed their parents for criminal neglect as neighbors reported constant cries and discarded wine. Doctors suspect contaminated mustard jar food contributed to the deaths.
London reports Townsend, the 40 year old Royal Air Force veteran, drove from Clarence House to the countryside for the weekend amid continued secrecy over a possible betrothal to Princess Margaret. Crowds gathered outside her home as Townsend declined to reveal plans, suggesting a weekend visit to his mother in Somerset.
Clarence House stated that no personal future announcement for Princess Margaret is contemplated and asked press and public to respect privacy. Townsend’s secretive meeting with Peter Townsend fuels public speculation of a forthcoming royal statement before Parliament opens.
Lawtonians will enjoy a perfect autumn weekend for football and yard work. Fair skies and lighter winds shift to southerly breezes with no rain in the forecast. Tonight’s low is expected near 46 degrees.
Paris Premier Edgar Faure moved to seek a confidence vote as Algeria politics threaten his seven monthold government. The measure aims to block further debate for 24 hours and stalls any substantive vote until Tuesday. Gaullists and Socialists have drifted apart, with four Gaullist ministers ousted and the coalition fraying over Morocco policy.
In Crane Indiana a 3-year-old boy Ronnie Weitkamp vanished from play Tuesday prompting a large search. More than 2,500 Marines sailors and civilians scoured the area while two men with suspected past conduct toward children were to be questioned. A patrolman waded waist deep in a storm sewer and a German shepherd trained dog joined the hunt. The boy’s father is named Weit.
Sen. Mike Monroney told Lawton Chamber members that last Congress erred by letting top officials cut defense programs. He warned cuts hit muscles and sinew of U S defense and urged preparedness after Russia's aviation advances. He criticized budget cutting and urged opposition to further reductions. See MONRONEY, Page 15
Administration leaders report Secretary Benson has free rein to draft proposed additions to GDP farm policies aimed at speeding farm income recovery. Emphasis on additions as Benson vows no retreat from current Republican policy of flexible farm price supports. Reports follow Benson Nixon conference. sources say he is quite happy with recent developments.
Hundreds of alumni flood Roosevelt stadium and Cameron college campus for the Aggies Homecoming celebration. Coronation of the Homecoming queen at halftime features Paula Verma Carolyn Bryan and Carlene Aley. Tri captains Bob Cotham Perry Morren and Charles Garlitz shepherd escorts. Aggies chase a sixth straight win as a 3 p m parade and 8 p m kickoff highlight the night.
New York reports a storm moving up the coast in a Hazel like track. Winds 30 to 40 mph expected to reach 50 to 55 mph. five inches of rain forecast with abnormally high tides and flood hazards. Evacuations total over 100 by boat. Elmira and Geneva report flooded streets and closed roads.
Lawton gasoline prices returned to normal by Thursday after nearly three months of active price cutting. An industry wide agreement among major and independent firms halted the price war that began July 22. Regular fuel jumped from 19.9 to 27.9 at major stations and 25.9 at independents, with special gas rising from 22.4 to 26.9–30.4. Prices rose first at Quality station Wednesday around 4 p.m. and then at Texas and Continental stations Thursday.
Consulting Engineer Wyatt Hendrick advised Mayor Ellsworth permission is being sought from landowners to take core samples at the proposed Elgin reservoir site. The first step is clearing rights for core testing and studies, with a Corps of Engineers consultation planned next week to align data for a long-range development plan.
Fair and mild this afternoon with a cool night ahead. Highs today and Saturday near 75 to 80 degrees. Tonight's low about 46, today's low 42. An 11 a.m. reading of 67. Forecast covers Thursday conditions and readings.
State Corrections Commissioner Buck Cook arrived in Tulsa to investigate claims that three Taft school inmates were cruelly mistreated including beatings and solitary confinement without food or water. The girls Corinne Myers Queen Ester Myers and Evelyn Knox were taken into custody after escaping the Taft facility last Sunday night. Judge Dorothy Young ordered their detention while authorities review the case and discuss it further.
Sheriff reports a carbine stolen from a unit at Fort Sill, but later clarification shows CID office not the source. The weapon remains missing with serial 6635183, and readers are urged to contact CID agents or deputies with sightings.
At UN Headquarters in New York the General Assembly stalled after four indecisive ballots in a Poland vs Philippines fight for a Security Council seat. The U S backed Philippines and polled near two thirds, while Russia urged Poland’s defeat. Australia and Cuba were elected on the first ballot to fill other council seats.
Sam Moore of International Typographical Union will headline the 41st semiannual Oklahoma State Typographical Conference in Lawton Indiana. About 250 delegates expected, registration opens 9 a.m. Sunday in the Lawtonian lobby. Oscar Chandler is convention chairman. Delegates tour the Lawton Constitution and Morning Press plant Saturday night and attend a coffee session in the newspaper conference room.
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