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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1955

Page

5

Iowa Governor Arnes Stockpile of Surplus Food

Des Moines Iowa Gov Leo Hoegh urged the federal government to buy livestock and stockpile food to bolster farm prices. Speaking at the Midwest Republican Farm Price Conference he proposed four measures including market purchases, national food stockpiles, state committees to boost meat and dairy consumption, and reserve acres to ensure future bread and peace.

Des Moines Iowa Leo Hoegh United States Hoegh Nebraska South Dakota Indiana Kansas Wisconsin Wyoming Illinois Benson U. S. Department of Agriculture

Army Orders Transfer and resignations listed for artillery units

The Department of the Army issued transfers and resignations for officers and lieutenants nationwide. Notable moves include 1st Lt James R Bevins to Ft Wadsworth, Capt Cornelius Edge to Vaihingen Germany, and Maj James T Babbitt assigned to Tokyo. Several lieutenants are reassigned to Ft Lewis and Ft Dix, with retirements and resignations noted.

Department of the Army Washington, D. C James R. Bevins Ft Bliss Ft Wadsworth Myron R. Bernstein Stu David L. Camfield Henry L. Caulkins II George P. Graff Robert D. Hardin William J. Hennigan Stanley M. Lewis Anthony E. Liberta James T. Madison John E. Matchette Phillip J. Osselaer Ronald H.smiley Thomas E. White Robert J. Wil W. Clark Clinton J. Curtis Thomas R. Denney James M. Fox Jr John F. Ginella Jimmy L. Greene Claude M. Harden Barron G. Holland Joseph L. Mayer William C. Mce- Eachern Frederick W. Neilson Rudolph M. Reich Lewis Hamilton Egbert H. Thompson Washington, DC Erwin W. Neuvar Hancock Frederic L. Hayden Raymond J. LaFrance James R. Allan Staniey C. Waldner Rucker George G. Meade Albert W. Davis Bliss Robert E. Hatton Sheridan Ft Lewis GM Sch Sill Asg Stanley D. Bayer Billy P. Beattie Willis C. Bruton Robert J. Chenu David P. Coon John D. Ferguson Edward J. Greene Garrison G. Groh Jr Earl M. Anthony G. Iacovelli John D. Kelly Donald B. King John E. Knebel Shunichi Kozohara Richard H. Kunkemoeller Dan B. Leach Frank D. Martin Glenn S. Morris Robert R. Siegenthaler Richard N. Taliaferro Jr Ralph el Vanat Charlies Don M. Neal Gordon Prather David Maughan James T. Babbitt Tokyo Japan James A. Hammond

Cyril Church Sets Revival in Cyril Kansas

Rev. John Q O Stewart of Neodesha Kansas will lead a two week revival at First Christian church starting 7 30 p m October 23 with pastor Rev Kenneth C Haley announcing sermons on daily living and texts including Counting the Cost and Paying the Price The Gospel of Forgiveness The Society of the Open Secret and How to Go to Hell Charles Downing of Cyril will lead the song services A prayer time has been observed for two Mondays and from October 17 church bells will ring at 9 20 a m for devotional services at 9 30 a m through October 22

Cyril John QO. Stewart Neodesha Kan First Christian Church Kenneth C. Haley Stewart Society of the Open Secret Haley Charles Downing

Government diverts six million pounds of nickel

Washington reports the government will shift six million pounds of nickel from its stockpile to private industry over the next two months due to a civilian shortage. The move aims to ease a scarce metal supply affecting civilian use and industrial manufacturing.

Washington

Amish Life: Simple Comforts Suit Amish Farmer Hoyard

Hal Boyle profiles Amish farmer Dave Huyard and his family near New Holland Pennsylvania. The piece explains Amish vows of simple living rejecting modern comforts while stressing happiness, hard work, land ownership, and community dispute resolution within congregations. It notes rising old order populations and investment in farms for sons amid rising land prices.

Dave Huyard Huyard Plain People Hoyard Lydia David Melvin Isaac Ruth

Mamie Breaks Hospital Vigil

Denver dispatch reports Mamie Eisenhower ending a 19 day vigil in President Eisenhower's hospital suite as he recovers from a heart attack. She took an afternoon drive around town and visited her mother, planning further outings as doctors allow.

Denver Mamie Eisenhower Eisenhower Fitzsimmons Army Hospital John S. Doud Secret Service Gray-Stone House White House James C. Hagerty

ABC Club Receives Fund Drive Kits at Luncheon

Lawton Fort Sill United Fund Red Cross campaign kits were distributed to members of the American Business club during a Thursday luncheon at the Hotel Lawtonian. Paul Harris and Elmer Bauman spoke on campaign plans while Harold Anderson served as program chairman.

Lawton-Fort Sill United Fund- Red Cross American Business Club Lawtonian Paul Harris Elmer Bauman Public Employes Harold Anderson

Students Tour Fairmont Foods Visit

Thirty two John Adams elementary fourth graders and their teacher Mrs Zella Beauchamp toured Fairmont Foods Co Plant Wednesday. H L Freeman led the tour explaining operations. Students have been studying industries in Lawton. Ice cream bars were served.

John Adams Elementary School Zella Beauchamp Fairmont Foods Co H. L. Freeman Lawton

Drink For Mama Suspect Is Sentenced In Moonshine Case

Louisville native Joseph Lee Greenwell told a Federal court he went to a moonshine still to get a drink for his elderly mother and ended up arrested after taking two for himself. He received one year and one day in a Federal penitentiary for operating the still.

Louisville Joseph Lee Greenwell Greenwell

Dallas finds $45,000 treasure case heads to grand jury

Jackson Davis of Corsicana found a thermos hidden $45,000 in Dallas during a line-dig under a house. Sheriff Decker noted theft charges and a possible grand jury presentation next week. NAACP officials said civil rights may have been violated by eight days in jail without charge.

Dallas Jackson Davis Corsicana Tex Davis National Association For the Advancement of Colored People C. D. Flemmings Fort Worth NAACP Bill Decker Decker Henry Wade Grand Wade Matt Dawson Dawson W. D. Felder

Indians To Hear Land Negotiation Report Saturday

Comanche delegates announce an official Washington negotiations report on extra land payments will be presented at a 1 pm Saturday meeting in the Fort Sill Indian School gym. Kiowa and Apache tribesmen are invited to hear updates on the 1900 land purchase dispute totaling 2 million already paid toward 2,033,950 acres. Delegates include Kiowas Hunt and Goombi, Apache Berry, Comanche Coffy, and Lookingglass who spoke for the group.

Washington, D. C Henry Lookingglass Indian Claims Commission Fort Sill Looking-glass Robert Coffy George Hunt Robert Goombi Tennyson Berry Hunt Goombi Berry Coffy

Summerfield Talk May Provide Clue To GOP Policy

Oklahoma City coverage reports Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield will address a state Republican fund raising dinner, hinting at policy if Eisenhower does not run again. The $100 plate event drew over 300 party leaders with speeches by Rizley Belcher Vinson and McKeever. Summerfield also plans a Tulsa banquet tomorrow night.

Summerfield Oklahoma City Arthur E. Summerfield Eisenhower Ross Rizley Oklahoma Civil Aeronautics Board Page Belcher Enid Bailie Vinson Tulsa Douglas McKeever GOP

Hummingbird Unique Flight Reverses Wing Motion

The hummingbird uniquely can reverse wing action enabling backward flight as well as forward. This remarkable capability allows agile aerial maneuvers and hovering in place.

Royal Livestock Show Opens Today in Kansas City

The 57th American Royal Livestock and Horse Show starts today in Kansas City with about 4500 head of top beef cattle horses sheep and hogs on display over nine days. Opening events include a sale of sifted-out steers and a 4-H Club livestock judging contest. A queen selected from 40 Midwest beauties will be crowned at a ball tonight.

Kansas City

Formosa quake lightly shakes Taipei coast

A Formosa earthquake struck the east coast today but the tremor was fairly light in Taipei with no casualties reported. No injuries were confirmed as officials assessed minor damage and residents remained alert, noting the quake caused shaking rather than major disruption.

Taipei Formosa

State Traffic Fatality Toll Mounts To 445

A 58 year old Hodgens farmer Kenneth Keith Cook died from injuries after a train tractor collision at a Le Flore County crossing. The Kansas City Southern freight train struck his tractor and he died in a hospital four hours later. The state total for the year reached 445, sixteen more than the same period in 1954.

Associated Press Hodgens Farmer LeFlore County Kansas City Southern Kenneth Keith Cook

CIO Leaders to Meet in Miami Okla Weekend

The Oklahoma CIOs 15 member Executive Board will convene in Miami Oklahoma this weekend to discuss the union's political activities. State CIO council president E R Burns announced the meeting details.

CIO Miami, Okla Oklahoma Cio E. R. Burns State CIO Council

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