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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1955

Page

8

Lawton Constitution and Morning Press Masthead

The Lawton Constitution and Morning Press lists NED SHEPLER as Editor and Publisher with W. R. RICE as Mechanic and Superintendent, JOE HOUSE as City Circulation Manager, and RALSTON as Managing Editor. Located at A Avenue Lawton Oklahoma, the paper notes Sunday morning distribution and postal registration under March 3 1879 act, with memberships in press associations and the Audit Bureau of Circulations.

Ned Shepler Ac . Bentley Business Tel Ralston Lawton Okla Congress Oklahoma Press Association Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Audit Bureau of Circulations

Today and Tomorrow on German Unity and East Germany

Walter Lippmann argues the Soviet Union has elevated East Germany to equal status with West Germany, making Bonn’s reunification hopes obsolete. He notes Moscow uses Pankow as its bargaining agent and warns Western officials misread Moscow’s resolve, complicating Geneva and October talks.

Soviet Union West Germany NATO Bonn Pankow Dr. Adenauer Germany Washington Moscow Austria Adenauer East Germany Geneva Adeenauer

Subscription Rates and Policies for Sunday Constitution and Morning Press

The notice lists subscription rates payable in advance for Sunday Constitution and Morning Press including single copies, weekly and yearly mail and carrier options in Lawton area, plus combined morning and evening prices. It also states Southwest Oklahoma mail rates, tax adds 2 percent, AP membership rights, payment terms for advertising, and a pledge to correct any misstatements on notification.

Constitution Lawton Oklahoma Constitution-Press Associated Press AP News

Not the back but the heart must bleed for sin

A religious quotation from South emphasizes inner repentance over outward actions and warns against polluting holy offerings, citing Numbers 18 32 about bearing sin through sincere contrition rather than external ceremony.

Israel

Public reaction to Williamson case prompts clean up vow

A Senate Investigating Committee report reveals the Williamson case noises point to political influence and mishandled probes. Citizens of Faxon and Lawton press for state action, praising witnesses while urging Gov Gary to wield the broom and restore patrol integrity.

State Senate Bud Williamson Lawton Comanche County Williamson Oklahoma Highway Patrol Raymond Gary Gary Lawton Good Government Committee

Oklahoma must catch a rabbit in drive for growth

Public Serv ice Company of Oklahoma president R. K. Lane urged southwest Oklahoma’s 100 residents in Lawton to adopt a statewide pride ethic. He warned against an inferiority complex and pressed every Oklahoman to pledge personal effort to promote Oklahoma, its towns, and resources, highlighting tax changes and the Oklahoma Industrial Tour as drivers of progress.

R. K. Lane Oklahoma Southwest Public Service Company of Oklahoma Lawton Lane Okla

County Educators Prepare 1955 56 Directory Copy

Clarence Scott and his secretary Mrs. Helen Burns of Comanche County are preparing copy for a county educational directory for the 1955 56 term. The booklet will list faculty, boards of education, and Cameron College personnel, with a similar edition issued last year.

Clarence Scott Comanche County Helen Burns Boards of Cameron College Burns

Germany ratifies pact to establish Moscow Bonn ties

West Germany announced Saturday its ratification of the agreement to establish diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia. The pact now awaits approval by the Soviet Supreme Soviet before taking full effect.

Germany Bonn West Germany Soviet Russia Moscow Supreme Soviet

Two Mothers, Different Plights Reflect Quiet Home Lives

A younger mother of four laments constant childcare and no personal time while an older, empty nester mother feels lonely with four grown children gone. Both express unhappiness in their domestic roles, imagining the other's life as enviable. The piece contrasts their contrasting moods.

Visiting the Busy and the Quiet Women

Advice contrasts young and old mothers about peace and time. It urges each group to seek perspective by visiting someone in a different life stage, then appreciate their own hectic or peaceful life and family togetherness.

Mischa Kalish Paints Maureen O'Hara on White Horse

Hollywood round up notes Maureen O'Hara defends her famous riding scene in Lady Godiva of Coventry while Mischa Kalish’s painting of her on a white horse dominates her living room. Fred MacMurray’s daughter Sue returns to school in Arizona, craving cowboy life. The column also notes Betty Lynn’s flirtatious screen gags with George Gobel, no Ethel Merman purchase of Who Could Ask For Anything More, and Katharine Hepburn’s dieting tip for John Lupton during As You Like It.

Hollywood NEA Mischa Kalish Maureen O’hara Lady Godiva Coventry Maureen Fred MacMurray Sue Arizona Fred George Gobel Tall Las Vegas Betty Lynn Ethel Merman Ethel Jacques Mapes Ann Sheridan Dorothy Dandridge Katharine Hepburn John Lupton

Eisenhower to ask Congress for farm income aid before polls

President Eisenhower plans emergency legislation to boost farm incomes after enlistment political advisers warned of vote losses in the Midwest. Agriculture Secretary Benson backs the plan with three proposals, including the Brannan plan and an acreage reduction scheme, while Treasury's George Humphrey resists.

Drew Pearson Washington White House Eisenhower Congress Ike Len Hall Middle West Benson Brannan Henry Wallace Secretary of the Treasury George Humphrey

Scripture Enters Whipping Battle in Oklahoma Schools

In Oklahoma City a dispute over supervised whippings in state training schools escalates. Gov. Raymond Gary cites Proverbs to defend corporal punishment while Okfuskee County Attorney John Lacy, prosecuting four youths charged in a biting at the Boley training school, denounces the idea as immature. Lacy tested four boys by lie detector after bringing them to the city. Coworker Lt. Gov. Pink Williams backs Gary, but Lacy asserts the approach lacks parental concern and faith in Christ’s teachings on restraint.

Oklahoma City Raymond Gary Gary Okfuskee John Lacy Okemah Boley Lacy Cowboy Pink Williams

Radar Repair Unit Assigned Fort Sill

The 53rd Signal Detachment Radar Repair, a warrant officer and three enlisted men, assigned to the Department of Observation and The Artillery and Guided Missile School at Fort Sill. Moved from Fort Bliss to support the Field Artillery Radar Course, with members CWO Edward T. Wood Sfc Billy H. Gurley Sp Leonard A. Skorick and Pfc James H. Escell. Detachment, moved September 16, will perform major maintenance on radar units used in the course.

53Rd Signal Department of Observation Artillery and Guided Missile School Fort Bliss Tex Field Artillery 53Rd CWO Edward T. Wood Sfc Billy H. Gurley Leonard A. Skorick James H. Escell

Denver Hotel Fire Injures At Least 7

A two alarm blaze on the Claridge hotel's second floor in lower downtown Denver injured seven people, including two firefighters and five guests. One guest leaped to the sidewalk to escape the flames as crews containment of the fire came about within an hour after 5 am MST.

Denver Claridge Allie Feldman

Down Payment Won At Comanche County Fair

Mrs. Floyd Jacobs of Sterling won a down payment on a new air way vacuum cleaner at the Comanche County Junior Free Fair. The announcement was made Saturday by T. W. Oliver and J. E. Walsh.

Floyd Jacobs Sterling Comanche County T. W. Oliver J. E. Walsh

27th U.S. President Across and Down Clues

Crossword style clue list referencing the 27th U.S. President William Howard Taft and his father as well as generic hints for across and down entries including paper measure hurl cognizance light browns and Greek god of war with rippled wordplay.

U.S William Howard

President Grant Puzzle Answers Bundle

Answers to a varied word puzzle set, listing terms and clues across multiple categories. Includes names, actions, objects, places, and descriptions such as Indian tents, native metals, shield bearing, and various linguistic and historical references.

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