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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

12

Dem Leaders Push Farm Policy Ambitions

INTERNATIONAL FALLS Minn Midwestern Democratic leaders from nine states met at a two day strategy session to attack Eisenhower administration farm policy. Paul Butler outlined plans to boost campaign advertising and support Truman, with five million dollars for radio and TV and several advisory committees to run by January. The delegates called for parity price supports, broader coverage for livestock and perishables, mandatory grain supports, marginal acre reductions, soil conservation, and low cost credit for low income farmers.

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Sten-Mother Keeps Custody Of 15 Year Old Barbara Cox

District Judge Toby Morris denied Beulah White custody request and kept Barbara Cox with step mother Pauline Cox with reasonable visitation for her mother Beulah. Barbara, 15, testified she preferred living with Pauline. Barbara’s father Jim Cox is serving a 10 year term for manslaughter of Floyd Roberts on December 28, 1954 in Indiahoma.

Toby Morris Barbara Cox Jim Cox Pauline Cox Bill (Beulah) White Barbara Floyd Roberts Indiahoma

Cool Cashier Sends Gunman Packing

TERRE HAUTE Ind A young gunman tried to rob Western Union's downtown office last night but fled after a night clerk alerted that a police car had arrived. No shots were fired and the robber did not return.

Terre Haute Ind Western Union Grace E. Cline

Hurricane Hilda Sighted At Sea

The Weather Bureau warned of Hurricane Hilda southeast of Tuks Island in the Atlantic. The eighth tropical storm of the year could bring gale to hurricane winds to the eastern Bahamas tonight and Tuesday. Hilda had winds around 75 mph near the center and was moving west northwest at 13 mph, with small craft along the Florida east coast advised to stay in port.

Miami Fila Hilda Atlantic Tuks Island Weather Bureau Bahamas Florida

Ruling Expected In Zoning Dispute

Superior Court Judge Robert S Landers anticipated a decision this week in the injunction suit filed by realtor Jack Kytle to block enforcement of the city zoning ordinance. If Kytle wins, the ordinance could be deemed unconstitutional, nullifying local zoning until a new ordinance takes effect at a public hearing set for 3:30 p.m. September 26 in council chambers.

Superior Court Robert S. Landers Jack Kytle Kytle Judge Landers Landers

Scientists Debunk Age Old Thunder Lightning Adage

Researchers affirm the saying that hearing thunder or seeing lightning does not guarantee one’s safety. The study tracks meteorological patterns and injury reports to challenge the belief and emphasize risk awareness during storms.

Faure Tackles Foes Of Morocco Deal

Washington reports say the Army Air Force and Navy will visit Michigan this week to argue against defense cuts. Gen Maxwell Taylor and Sec Army Brucker travel to Detroit to meet Wilson, likely joined by Deputy Sec Robertson as debate over spending ceilings persists. Secretary Robertson insists 34 billion defense outlay remains likely. Treasury's Humphrey presses for deficit reduction while Johnson calls for budget balance without weakening defense.

Washington Army Air Force Navy Michigan Wilson Wilber M. Brucker Maxwell Taylor Detroit Defense Reuben B. Robertson Charles Thomas Air Donald Quarles Robertson Capitol Hill Pentagon Eisenhower Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Defense Department Sen Lyndon B. John

August Rainfall Above Average in Comanche County

Three weather stations in Comanche County reported August rainfall above state averages. Chattanooga three miles northeast recorded 1.76 inches, Lawton 2.21 inches, Wildlife Refuge 2.54 inches. Chickasha station 5.29 and city 5.21 inches. Elk City 0.41 inches, while McCurtain in the east reached 9.10 inches.

Chattanooga Law- Lawton Wildlife Refuge Comanche County Chickasha City Elk City McCurtain

Woman claims extortion led to death pact near Streator

LaSalle County officials say they cannot verify Ruth Craine’s account that unknown extortionists forced her and husband Leon to die by car monoxide. The couple, charged with arson after a July restaurant fire in Indiana, were free on bond awaiting October trial. The coroner ruled Ruth’s death natural due to a heart ailment.

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Tokyo Airport Sinking Under Huge Planes

The main Tokyo International Airport strip, built on a river bed fill, sinks amid pressure from Transocean Super Constellations and Stratocruisers. An official says it has dropped 55 inches and continues at about four inches yearly, with repairs estimated at 27,780 dollars.

Tokyo Tokyo International Airport

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