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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1955
Page
8
The Air Force Assn warns that budget cuts would be dangerous to national security and risk the buildup to 137 combat-ready wings. Association president Gill Robb Wilson said no cuts appear possible without harming readiness.
An 11 man rescue squad located the bodies of Glenn Dew 33 and Melvin LeBlow 45 both from Ulysses Kansas in an abandoned mine shaft near Georgetown Colorado. The men disappeared Thursday afternoon after entering the mine with two companions who went for help. The bodies lay about 6000 feet from the entrance following a three day search.
Lawton announces dog license renewals from October 1 under city ordinance. Only 953 of 12 000 to 15 000 dogs were tagged last year, yielding 1906 dollars. Vaccination and rabies shot are required before purchase at local veterinarians or city offices. Dogs must be penned or leashed. dogs at large face shelter takeover with five day holding before disposal. Mayor Ellsworth urges compliance to protect pets and neighbors.
A compilation of remarks by Molotov on his New York visit for the United Nations, a cosmetics critique by William Cooper about American women and lipstick use, Rev. Joseph E. Hyde’s China captivity remark, Nelson Kraschel on Ezra Taft Benson, Barbara Benson on family support, a circus elephant sighting quote from an anonymous cop, Barbara Benson on Benson’s stance, and Zhukov’s peace plan comments.
Lincoln Illinois reports a burglary at Robert Sanders dog kennel warehouse where 1200 pounds of dog food were stolen. Deputies say forty dogs are housed at the kennels and no local barking was heard. Deputy Ken Zimmerman notes no witnesses in the area.
A Dallas group of Seagoville inmates donate from ten dollar monthly earnings to aid Bruce Williams a 10 year old boy in poverty. The Personal Development Group through the Salvation Army funds YMCA membership clothes and shoes and plans further acts including a circus outing. Convict Ralph Hendrick vows to reform and fight delinquency after his release.
City Clerk R. M. Dodson’s office showcases two modern gray desks as part of a larger modernization. Mayor C. R. Ellsworth says more furniture and new accounting equipment will be installed soon to improve efficiency and appearance. The items were budget approved last year and funded later in the year.
Judge J Merle Oaks disposed of seven cases including reckless driving and vagrancy by loitering. Aileen Pauker 31 from Anadarco was fined 20 dollars after pleading guilty to vagrancy by loitering while attempting to enter a hotel room to retrieve her clothes. Roosevelt Thomas 22 of 1314 Pennsylvania Ave pleaded guilty to disturbance and was fined 20 dollars. Another disturbance charge was filed against Pic. Harry.
O Dunford and Cpl William F Gaylor both of Fort Sill faced complaints for threat to do bodily harm and were released to military authorities. Ernie E Salter, also of Fort Sill, turned over after reckless driving. Billy D Bev is forfeited a $20 bond on reckless driving. Police held two others for traffic charge investigations after local accidents. A 26 year old Negro and a 23 year old Indian man were held for investigation of driving while intoxicated.
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