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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1957

Page

7

Girard Judge Says Statement Was No Verdict

In Maebashi Japan Judge Yuzo Kawachi said a court slip of tongue did not imply a verdict in U S soldier William S Girard manslaughter case The defendant testified he fired two cartridge cases from a grenade launcher at Japanese scrap collectors and denied coaching by a companion His Japanese lawyer accused prosecutors of withholding testimony but a Justice Ministry official denied any violation of the U S Japan Status of Forces agreement

Girard Hel 3.C. Victor Nickel Inkster Mich Justice Ministry United States Andj; Wr

Campbell Named Halliburton Chief

Campbell elected chairman of the Halliburton Oil Well Cement Co to replace founder Earl P. Halliburton who died. Ray C Shaffer of Welex Jet Services named director. William D Owsley elected trustee of the employees benefit fund. Halliburton died Oct 13. Directors declare regular quarterly stock dividend of 60 cents payable Dec 18 to holders of record Dec 2.

Dallas Ray C. Shaffer Welex Jet Services, Inc Welex,Inc Fort Worth William D. Owsley Halliburton Employes Benefit Fund

Firemen Answer 2 Minor Alarms

Firemen from Central station answered two alarms to fires causing minor damage. The first at 8:42 p.m. involved a smoking neon sign at Herman's Drive Inn at Second and Arlington. At 11:49 p.m. a small blaze in a nine room apartment at No 11 B owned by Odessa Davis was extinguished. building damage under 25 dollars, contents loss about 100 dollars. Cause undetermined.

Central Station Herman's Drive Inn Second Arlington No. 11 B Odessa Davis

Secretaries Meet in Lawton Discuss NSAI Program

Miss Gerry Morrison of Oklahoma City spoke at the Lawton chapter dinner meeting of the National Secretaries Association International. As president of the Redbuds chapter, she outlined the NSAI Certified Professional Secretary program. Thirteen guests attended the October dinner at Carl's Restaurant decorated in Halloween theme.

Gerry Morrison Oklahoma City Lawton National Secretaries Association-International Morrison Redbuds NSAI Carl's Restaurant

Markets Chicago Grain Range Chicago

Market notes from Chicago show grains trading within narrow ranges as traders await clearer cues. Prices for corn and wheat moved little amid steady demand signals and cautious forecasts.

Giant Baking Firm Accused Of Union Violations

Washington reports Senator Kennedy on the Senate Rackets Committee accused Giant Continental Baking Co. of Taft Hartley Act violations. Witnesses said Morton frozen foods coerced workers not to join one union and later aided a lower wage union. The panel also cited a secret worker committee and Shefferman’s role in opposing the United Packinghouse Workers at Morton plant. Robert Kennedy labeled Morton’s actions a clear Taft Hartley breach.

Washington John F .Kennedy D-Mass Senate Continental Baking Co Kennedy Sac Continental Chicago Nathan W. Shefferman United Packinghouse Morton Frre Webster City Shefferman Sen. Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Continental Packinghouse Workers

State Man's Death Ruled Asphyxiation Near Webbers Falls

Deputy Sheriff Ralph Jackson said Mitchell 38 was accidentally asphyxiated while in his car. His body was found yesterday by cotton pickers three miles east of here with the engine running and the heater on.

Webbers Falls Ralph Jackson Okla Mitchell Mitchell Here

Explorer Finds Lost Jungle Road Linking Aymara Past

An American explorer reports the discovery of an ancient jungle road northeast of La Paz Bolivia that may bridge gaps in South American history and the evolution of writing. The team traced a six foot wide stone or cobbled path rising to about 7000 feet, suggesting non negotiable terrain for wheels or pack animals. The road may connect the Aymara culture known for symbols to a place with inscribed stone carvings, challenging views of Aymara writing pre Inca rule.

Lima Peru South America George Michanowsky The Amazonia Foundation Michanowsky i la Paz Jowa Andes Michanowsky New York

Stock Market Slump Records $6.35 Billion Loss on Blue Monday

New York stocks fell sharply amid tight money and uncertain business, erasing about 6.35 billion dollars in market value on the New York Stock Exchange. Downgraded defense spending and a weakened economy fueled the drop, with many issues trading near lows as brokers demanded higher margins.

New York Eisenhower New York Stock Exchange American Telephone du Pont Wall Navy Lockheed Aircraft Co

It Isn't Too Late to Travelin Do Real Estate Class

Dalton Business College invites prospective students to attend a real estate class at 621 S Sheridan Rd. The session is Tuesday at 7 p.m. with no obligation.

Dalton Business College S. Sheridan Road

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