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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1957

Page

7

Halliburton founder Erle Jal liber ton dies in Los Angeles

Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Co founder Erle Palmer Halliburton, 63, died in Los Angeles after a recent operation. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Forest Lawn in California with interment there. Memorial services planned Thursday at Halliburton Stadium in Duncan Oklahoma. He built the company in 1919 and expanded it into a global firm with about 9,000 employees. He held diverse ventures including an airline, gold mines, a cement plant, a Los Angeles furniture store, and other estates. Survived by two sons, three daughters, and two brothers.

Erle Palmer Halliburtin Im 121 Duncan Fim Halliburton St. Louis West Texas American Airlines Honduras Los Angeles Corpus Christi Tex File P. Halliburton Jr Halliburton Oil Producing Co Las Vegas Nev David Halliburton Oklahoma City John Rex Arthur Wayne Williamt M. Hall Jacksonville Fla

Army Officer Transfers And Disqualifications Noted In January Orders

The Army announced personnel transfers including Lt Col Willard W. Mize to Ft Meade and Maj Charles H. Jones from Washington to Arlington, Capt Martin Meesa m to Ft Riley, and Capt William Swaller to Ft Riley. Lt Lyman A. Lackey Jr. and others received date of rank updates. Lt Col Wintrop H. Ringers was found unfit for duty at 60 percent disability and placed on the temporary fisab list. TDY and MOS changes affect several officers with locations including Arlington, Fort Rucker, Fort Holabird, and Monterey.

Department of the Army Washinglan B.C. F Willard W. Mize Arlington George G. Meade Charles EH. Joneshington D.C Arlington, Val Martin Meesam William A. Swaller Kansas City Ft Rilex Kans Floyd Adams Jr Genrer Meade Colorado Springs Con Walkem Schnrale Chattes Ark Benning United States Lyman A. Lackey Jr Bernard A. Landry Allan W. Sandstrom John M.etterling Wintrop H. Ringers William Beaumont Ai el Paso Kenneth Sam Holston Richard L. Livermore Trealdin Monterey Calif la Paz Bolivia Arthur F. Hammarshem Sr McPherson Rome Sch Ft. Sill Donald 3. Roberts Ft Rucker Holabird Molabird Sta. Washington Travis M. Adams James J. Cremins Johns W. McLaughlin Charles Ml. Nissly Aag Glen R. Judd Conpor MC Mos USAH

Schools May Get Finn Book Back

The Mark Twain Association of New York has asked the City Board of Education to restore The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to the approved textbook list for elementary and junior high schools. Removal was disclosed Sept. 11. Dr. William Jansen, superintendent, denied that it was removed for offensive content and said it was not regarded as a textbook.

New York Mark Twin Assn City Board of Education William Jansen Ile

Arms Shipment Seized By U S Agents

U S agents seized a large arms shipment bound for Cuban rebels after tailing three Cubans for 500 miles on the Florida Turnpike near Pompano. The haul included four anti tank guns, over 209 rifles, 20 000 rounds of ammunition and 10 machineguns. The suspects Daniél Vasquez 31 Alberto Alvarado 46 and Humberto Alvarado 34 faced US commissioner on conspiracy charges.

MIAM U. S Florida Pompano Here United States Daniél Vasquez Carlos Piio Socarras Miami Beach Adalberto Alvarado Cuba Alvarado Humberto Miami

Train Derailed by Fuel Shortage Near Flemington

A diesel freight train halted near Flemington, WN,J after exhausting fuel. The engineer requested 200 gallons of diesel oil from Fleming ton to restart the locomotive, ending the standstill.

Flemington

Dispute May Block Ships On Pacific Coast

In SAN PEDRO California a fish ing boat union dispute in Los Angeles harbor threatens to tie up shipping along the Pacific Coast. The ILWU Fishermen's Union seeks higher prices for fish from canners while AFL-CIO fishermen approved a $55 a ton price for sardines. George Kavakas of the TLWU proposed a broader shutdown to force a resolution. ILWU pickets the 106-boat fleet as talks continue.

San Pedro Calif Los Angeles Pacific Coast International Longshiremen Warehousemen's Union Afl-Cio Fishermen's Union George Kavakas TLWU Fishermen's Union Portland Ore Afl-Cio ILWU

Railway Express Seeks Rate Hike

Railway Express Agency asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 15 percent rate increase to cover full costs of service. President A L Hammell said the railroad express deficit is accruing at about 72 million dollars annually and described the hike as imperative.

Washington Railway Express Agency Interstate Commerce Commission A. L. Hammell

Plans for Southwest Fall Wreck Discussed at Fort Sill

Wreck plans for the 40 et 8 will be discussed at p.m. Tuesday at the American Legion hut Fort Sill. Robert H. Leach serves as chef de gare for Fort Sill 40 et 8 voiture 1138. The wreck is scheduled for November 16 and 17.

American Legion Fort Sill Robert H. Leach

Authorized Browning Dealer Promotes Arms Stock

Liberty Army Store advertises Colt Remington Winchester and all makes in stock. Offers buying selling trading and loans on runs. Located on C Avenue with dial EL 5 7486.

Browning Colt Remington Winchester Liberty Army C Avenue

Science Parley Held At OSU In Stillwater

A two day conference on improving science education through community science fairs is under way in Stillwater. About 200 high school teachers PTA leaders school board members and administrators are expected to attend. Sponsored by Oklahoma State University the University of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Frontiers of Science Foundation. Speakers include Dr. Howard L. Bevis and E. S. Obourn.

Stillwater PTA Oklahoma State University University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Frontiers of Science Foundation Howard L. Bevis E. S.obourn Office of Education and Welfare Washington

Talks To Resume In Henryetta Steel Strike

Talks were scheduled to resume in Henryetta Oklahoma to end the United Steelworkers strike that has idled 600 workers since last week. Eagle-Picher Co officials and the local union met Monday but no change was reported. Dr R Hunt federal mediator attended last week's meeting.

Henryetta Okla United’ Steelworkers Eagle-Pichér” Co R. Hunt

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