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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1955
Page
15
Hal Boyle notes a shift in American drinking trends toward beverages served on the rocks from whiskey and cocktails to scotch bourbon martinis and vodka, with soups on the rocks gaining popularity. He jokes about future trends and questions the cost of prosperity versus pleasures.
Texan financial advisor Paul H. Mallory proposed a system of 10 000 miles of toll superhighways funded by private loans insured by the federal government. He urged a highway loan insurance program to back major roads, with the government covering only small outlays for low-density segments, and said users would ultimately pay for the system.
The Tulsa Daily World begins its 51st year of publication with Today's edition marking the milestone.
Wolverton Electric and Appliance offers inexpensive rental options for refrigerators ranges and washers. Contact 181 1302 Sheridan Rd or phone 8120 for details and pricing.
Rome Italy debates a bill to form a national policewomen force to crack down on delinquent girls and troubled families amid a wave of sex scandals. Deputy Maria Pindal Canton cites public concern after Wilma Montesi’s mystery death and raids on teenage call girls and high life circles in Rome.
Lyndon B. Johnson welcomed Defense Mobilization Director Arthur S. Flemming's bid to curb foreign oil. Flemming told 18 importers that imports are getting out of hand and asked for curtailment after September 21. Johnson said action is obviously needed and should continue if the situation remains unresolved.
Arlen Johnson, assistant county agent, offers color and structure ideas to avoid a tired late season garden. Clean beds and edge borders, mow regularly, but avoid heavy pruning of evergreens. Use foliage, walls, and terraces for color. plant choices include nandina, pyracantha, beautyberry, and holly. Chrysanthemums should be darkened to flower earlier, roses peak in late summer, and gladiolus corms can be dug and stored now with proper curing.
A California highways magazine notes traffic rules have evolved since early motor travel. It cites turn of the century laws including signaling rockets every mile, waiting for a clear road, and hiding components if horses pass. It mentions Cleveland banning driving with a passenger on the lap and Green Bay fining oil spills.
Muskogee County voters rejected a 150000 supplemental bond for a courthouse addition. A 250000 enlargement bond approved earlier was kept. bids from two contractors exceeded that amount.
The CIO United Rubber Workers local gave $100 to fund the Miami American Legion Post color guard to attend the national convention in Miami Florida next month. The six member guard had just won the state championship at Tulsa.
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