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The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1948-07-24

den in September 1916. Then
Vandenberg and Byrnes hoped
on Truman and demanded Wal
lace's removal. The President of
the United States obeyed.
Wallace felt no personal ran
cor. He left the Cabinet over
difference in principle. He felt
sorry for the mediocritY in the
White House. but unhappier still
for his country.
Wallace spent the year after
ward in an unprecedented series
of speaking tours, throughout the
United States and Western Eu-
rope. In one three-month period
he travelled $4,000 miles, arous-
ing the greatest popular outpour-
ings since the brave days of
Bryan and the Populists.
= Is i
WALLACE had not yet an
nounced his candidacy. In Octo-
Der, 1947, he visited Palestine and
Italy, not to speak, but to see for
himself developments in the Mid
die East and the Mediterranean.
Back home, again he met and lis
tened to the people for the an
SWer. *.
Tens of thousands of letters
were dumped on the desk of Wal
lace's secretary, Mrs. Viola L.
Scott, an attractive young Negro
girl, who spends her days at a
desk and her evenings speaking
and campaigning for her boss.
FROM Chicago in December
1947, the answer came.
Henry Wallace announced to
the nation: II shall run as an. in
dependent candidate for Presi-
dent of the United States in
1948."
He ended with the battle cry
that had been heard around the
world by beleaguered democracy
in 1913: by Gods grace. the
peoples peace will usher in the
Century of the Common Man."
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1948-07-24
Memo 10 the Chicago Defender:
Remember how you fought for
Henry A. Wallace in 1914?

This is the story of the dra-
natic fight put up by labor.
Negro leaders. and progressives
who almost won the renomina-
tion of Henry Wallace as Vice
President at the 1914 Demo-
cratic convention. This is how
the Chicago Defender. Negro
weekly which has come out for
Truman. reported that fight in
its July 2s. 1914 issue.
ID EATEN by a high-riding
I'D clique of machine bosses
on "orders from the White
House," Vice President Henry
A. Wallace emerged in defeat
this week as the actual winner
at the Democratic national con-
vention in Chicago.
Today Wallace has become
the unquestioned leader of Am
erican liberal thought through
his magnificent fight on the
convention floor. Gaining in
stature as an outstanding indie
pendent thinker, Wallace,
through his splendid seconding
speech for President Roosevelt
gave progressive Democrats a
sterling platform which will be
the basis of their battles in
months to come.
Lashing out boldly and brave
ly against Dixie Bourbons who
have been out for his scalp,
Vice President Henry A. Wal
lace told the Democratic con-.
vention in no uncertain terms:
THE poll tax must go!"
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1948-07-24

VILLAGES wartime service
seriously alarmed the reaction
aries who were still trying to
get rid of one great popular lead
er in F.D.R. and didn't want to
inherit another one in Wallace.
The bosses united on two
planks at the 1914 Democratic
Convention: ID Roosevelt is the
only man who can win the Pres
idency. 90 Wallace is the only
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1948-07-24

Declaring that he was speak
ing as chairman of the Iowa
delegation rather than as Vice
President, Mr.. Wallace's address
was repeatedly Interrupted by
the thunderous cheers of en-
thusiastic delegates and gallery
hearers.
DESPITE his defiance of the
Southern delegations and the
big city political dictators, Wal
lace showed amazing strength
on the first poll for Vice Presi-
dent. His most optimistic sup
porters had claimed only some
$50 votes on the first ballot.
When the totals were an
nounced, Wallace had 24915,
while his opponent, Senator
Harry Truman trailed by some
100.
It was only when the South
ern states, fearing the POSSIBLE
ity that Wallace might garner
the additional $50 votes he
needed for a majority saw their
plight that they switched on the
second ballot and threw the VIC
tory to Truman.
The final defeat of Wallace
climaxed crude and raw deal
given TO the Vice President and
his supporters in, the all-out
effort TO defeat him. Steam
roller tactics of the vilest kind
were used by the convention
bosses TO drown out the evident
overwhelming support for Wal
lace.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1948-07-24

Control of group powerful
iustratd
Outlook monthly Clio publication The
of monopoly An extended
pamphlet. How Big Big
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1948-07-24

loadees, and a Wall Street OPP
orator named Forestal whose
friends and firm, Dillon Read,
had helped float Germany's arm
ament program. The new cabinet
was ready for the new President.
Specializing on the dangers of
a Third World War as far back as
l943. Wallace had told an Ohio
religious conference: THAT war
will be probable in case we
double-cross Russia or if
fascist interests get control of our
government"
WALLACE was dismissed as
Secretary of Commerce as soon
as the Truman Wall Street ar
rangement got working. Truman
okayed Wallaee's historic speech
on foreign policy before it was
delivered at Madison Square Gar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09

applauded after "Una voce POGO ia
and Benedict's "Carnavale di We
nezia." Her voice Is pure, If small
her coloratura clear and fluent, hel
high notes resonant and brilliant
Mr.. Landi, more sentimental thar
vivacious, contributed more vocally
than histrionically. He did not avail
himself of many opportunities fol-
the acting his part calls for. He
has an agreeable lyric tenor ano
seranaded Rosina feelingly, be-
canto fashion. Rosina's house
when last seen here, formed a part
of a "Cavalleria Rusticana" set
brought down by the Chicago Opera
Company. However, it answered the
need and the scenery was attractive
MIR. Harris made a good character
ization of Doctor Bartolo. He anc
Victor Tatozzi, as Don Basilio. con-
tributed most of the comedy to the
performance. Cesare Bardelli, as
Figaro, the Barber of Seville, was
the center of attention when on the
stage.
He has been called upon to por-
tray three nights in succession such
diverse characters as Escamillo In
Carmen" Amonasro in aida" and
the Figaro last night. Each time he
acquitted himself with honor. John
Rossi, as Fiorello, Maria Pasca, as
Rerta Rosina's eovernesS, and Ralph
Telasco, as the Sergeant, contributed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09
|Rossini Comedy
Is Sung Well, But
Laughs Are Few
Bv EIeno de Soyn

The successful combination OF a
singer and a good comedian, all in
one. is essential to put over Rossinis
Jolly Barber of Seville" AS pre-
scented last night by the Lyric Opera
Association at the Water Gate, good
singing was mostly in evidence. The
artists, exceHently cast, gave forth
the difficult music with eXpertise
and freedom, the orchestra played
with greater animation and finish
than on former occasions and
Pietro Cimara. the conductor, in ad-
dition to directing. provided a fine
accompaniment on the piano for
the recitatives. Yet. although it
was a good performance and each
singer tried to make contribution
to the operas humorous side, the
comedy was funny only occasionally.
Three new names were added to
the roster last night: Bruno Landi
as Count Almaviva, Jane Frazier
as Rosina, and Lloyd Harris as her
guardian Doctor Bartolo. Miss
Frazier scored considerable success
with her arias and was vociferously
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-09

TO the general ensemble vocal1y and
by their impersonations. A few
words of praise must be given the
band of musicians on the stage In
the first act, some Of whom went
through the motions Of playing SO
skilfully as to give the appearance of
performing the music,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01
Mrs. c. A. Doster Is
Hostess To Rehearsal
Supper On Wednesday

Mrs. c. A. Doster was hostess to a
lovely rehearsal supper for members
of the Mc1nnis- Knott wedding party
at her attractive home Wednesday
evening, March oath.
A profusion of spring flowers in
artistic arrangements were used
throughout the home where the
guests arrived at six-thirty.
In the dining room the table was
spread with a lace cloth and center
ed with a crystal bowl of white iris,
snowdrops and rosebud. 1t was
thanked on either side by crystal can
delabra holding white tapers. Cry
stall dishes held green and white
minis further emphasizing the bridal
motif.
Miss Edna MCGEE, aunt of the
bride, poured coffee. Mrs. ]. M. How
ard and Mrs. T. c. Gum assisted in
serving the delicious supper to mem
bers of the wedding party ane
guests.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

Mrs. Burtha Lance and her grand
son, Michael, spent Sunday and
Monday with Mrs. Minnie Irving.
DR.. Joe May. of Kansas City, visit
ed his mother, Mrs. 10 May last
week.
Perl league, of Wynn, Arkansas,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. D. v. Pound
several days last week.
Miss Daisy Daniel has returned
from Oxford where she visited her
niece, Mrs. Aubrey Seay and fam
lily.
Miss Dora Anthony, of Grenada, is
spending this week with her ne
phew, r. L. Anthony and family
1ere.
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Montgomery, OF
State College, spent the spring holi-
days here with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j.. G. Montgomery.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01
Comma Literory Club
Celebrates Birthday

On Wednesday afternoon, March
"a, the lovely new home of Mrs. r.
W. Rhyme, Jr., was the setting for
delightful party when members of
he Gamma Literary Club celebrated
its twenty-first birthday. Co-hostess
with Mrs. Rhyme for this occasion
we're Mesdames A. B. Clements, H.
/. Dodson. w. r. McGehee, II. c.
iitchell, W. S. Kicks and Mrs. Leo
rindall
The reception rooms were beauti-
fully decorated with profusion of
spring flowers.
The hostess had arranged an en-
tertaining program the features of
which were announced by the retir-
ing president, Mrs. w. E. Thomas.
Mrs. S. H. Moss read an eloquent
tribute to the club. Mrs. Tindall led
the birthday song. Mrs. H. L. Her
sington, recently elected president
outlined some possible opportunities
for Gamma Club work. Mrs. j. w
IlOWSii uSliShNSd lcl NduuICilCC WIN
two harmonica numbers and Mrs
Homer Terry gave Lessons in Elo-
cution," comic reading. At the con-
clusion of the program Mrs. Nit
chell conducted an enjoyable word
contest.
Mrs. Rhyme invited the guests into
! the dining room where the table
set for buffet serving, was especially
attractive. 1t was conferred with ;
huge Easter basket filled with gaily
colored eggs and the traditional bun
ny. Grouped around were small
bright baskets holding candies ant
nuts. Guests enjoyed chicken salad
deviled eggs, ribbon and open-facet
sandwiches, individual cakes an,
punch
Others enjoying this anniversar.
party with the club members wer
Mrs. Matte Mcdonald, Mrs. A. S
Tatum, Mrs. ]. S. Rosamond, ant
Mrs. Clyde Cade.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01
PAGE THREE

MRS. J. H. Miles and sons lvey
and Charley, spent Tuesday with MIR.
and Mrs. A. A. Porter.
MIR. w. H. Doty, Jr., of Tchula,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Porter for the weekend.
Mrs. w. A. Henley returned Sum
day from Jackson where she was
confined in the hospital. Friends will
be glad to know that she is much inn
proved from several weeks illness.
Mrs. Clyde Stokes returned to
Winfield, Alabama, Friday, after
spending few weeks at home for
the wedding Of her son, James, to
Miss Rosemary Howell.
Miss Alleen Ramsey, of Kosciusko,
spent Saturday with relatives and
friends here.
DR.. Aand Mrs. Spencer Barnes, Of
Greenville, spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Mont
gomery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey Seay, and
children, of Oxford, and Miss Edith
Rhyme, of Grenada, spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Rhyme.
Mrs. Harper Jones is spending this
week with her daughter, Mrs. James
Brown, MIR. Brown and children In
Greenwood.
Mr.. Joel Gulledge and Mr.. Ed
Rush attended cattle sale in Sena-
tobia Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Montgomery
Spent the weekend here
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

Her veil of finest imported illu
sion was attached to a dainty lace
crown studded with seed pearls and
extended to the floor.
The brides colonial bouquet was of
white brides roses, centered with a
white orchid and tied with satin
showers.
The traditional wedding marches
were used.
Just A Song At Twilight was play.
ed softly on the organ during the
ceremony and the Wedding Prayer
by Dunlop was sung at the close OF
the ceremony as the couple knelt at
the altar.
Brides Mother
For this occasion the brides mo-
ther was charming in a floor length
spring model of light blue jersey and
she wore talisman roses in her hair.
The groom's mother was most at.
tractively gowned in black lace and
her flowers were he'd roses.
Home Reception
A reception was held at the home
of the brides parents Immediately
after the ceremony for members of
the wedding party, the families, out
of town guests and few friends.
Mrs. c. A. Doster greeted the
guests al the door ano presented
them to the receiving line compos'
ed of the brides mother, the groom's
mother, the bridal couple and their
| bridesmaids.
The reception rooms were beauti
fully arranged for this occasion. The
brides table was covered with {
linen cut work cloth edged with Irish
lace. It was centered with a three
TERED wedding cake lavishly iced IL
bridal roses and figures and sur
mounted with a miniature brida
couple standing under wedding
bell. Satin ribbons extended from thu
cake for the bridesmaids to pull.
Other appointments Of the tabl'
were in crystal. Branched candel
abra held slender white tapers ant
compotes held green and white mint'
with lilies of the valley icing.
The mantle in the living room wa
centered with a miniature brida
couple given to the great aunt of thu
bride, Mrs. J. H. Brown, of Sails
on her Goth wedding anniversary. l
was thanked on either side by Rose
point hurricane lamps entwined will
southern smilax.
Arrangements of white snapdra
CONS were used with candles on thu
piano and on tables in the recep
ton room where Mrs. Mccall wa
at the piano.
Miss Edna MCGEE, aunt of tn
bride, of Shreveport, Louisiana, ant
Mrs. Frank Edwards were at tn
punch bowls. Mrs. T. c. Gum as
sisted in the serving. Individua
cakes iced with lilies of the vale,
were served with punch, nuts an
minis.
Mrs. A. S. Tatum invited the guest
to view the many beautiful and use
full gifts. Miss Nancy Tatum regis
tered the guests as they were bi
goodbye by Mrs. Lamar H. Hayes.
Wedding Trip
After the reception the couple LEI
for a wedding trip to. the Gulf Coas'
For travelling the bride chose
spring wooden suit of light blue mad
with short jacket and slim skirt. He
blouse was of shell pink. Her small
hat and all accessories were in nav,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01
'-Hudson-Hicks Vows
Pledged At Columbia

AT the parsonage of the First Me-
thodist Church of Columbia, South
Carolina, on the evening of March &c,
l948, DR.. Henry Comfort Hudson and
Miss Vivian Hicks were married.
Mrs. Hudson is the daughter of
Mr., and Mrs. S. M. Hicks of Birm-
ingham, Alabama. She is a graduate
in the field of business and after ser
wing in her country's navy as a
WAVE has been an executive in the
office of the Chicago Bridge and
Iron Works of Birmingham.
DR.. Hudson, son of the late Henry
c. Hudson and Mrs. Hudson, of Du-
rant, is a graduate of Mississippi
State College where he was an out
standing student, member of the
Kappa Alpha social fraternity, Beta
Beta Beta honorary fraternity, the
band fraternity and the orchestra;
also a graduate of the Tulane Medi-
cal University of New Orleans
where he was member of the Phi
Chi medical fraternity and the Owl
Club.
DIR. Hudson informed at Norwood
Hospital, Birmingham, served foul
years in the U. S. army, is now do
ing graduate work in Urology at the
University of Pennsylvania Graduate
School of Medicine. He is now or
the medical stats of Norwood Clinic
, and Carraway Methodist Hospital il
Birmingham.
Dr. and Mrs. Hudson will be a
home in Birmingham after June IS
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01
Society Clubs Personals
McInnis-Knott Wedding ImpressiveIy SoIemnized
At Methodist Church On Thursday Afternoon

Miss Peggy Knott became the
bride of Mr.. Mac Duncan McInnis in
an impressive ceremony held at the
First Methodist Church in Durant on
Thursday, March 25th, at four-fifteen
o'clock in the afternoon. DR.. E. R.
Smoot officiated using the double
ring service. The groom is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis McInnis, of Col
Inns.
The bridal motif of green and
white was noted in the decoration Of
the church for this outstanding af-
fair. An all white background was
used with standards of palms on
either side of the chancel. Cathedral
candelabra entwined with ivy and
fern held tall white candles. Gar
lands of ivy were used on the altar
rail. Two baskets of white snap
dragons tied with satin ribbons were
the only flowers used. Pew candel-
abra tied with satin ribbons marked
the places reserved for the families
and close friends.
A kneeling bench was placed at
the altar where the couple knelt in
the ceremonial prayer.
Nuptial Music
Mrs. E. F. Mccall, of Oxford, or
ganist, and Mr.. Fred Holderfield, OF
Jackson, soloist, gave the pre-nuptial
program of music. Mrs. Mccall play.
ed Meditation from That's by Mas.
senet, Cantilene Nuptials by Dubois
Frimil's Indian Love Call, and Cares
by Grafton.
Mr.. Holderfield sang l Love You
Truly and Because.
Louis MCGEE, Of New Orleans
cousin of the bride, and Fred Thyer
Of Collins, lighted the candles. Other
groomsmen were Ben Mann, of Ole
Miss and Holly Springs, and Roy
Williams of Durant. Ushers were
Charles A. Knott, Jr., brother of the
bride, and Jack Rivers, of Ole Mis-.
and Marks. The men wore tuxedo
with carnation boutonnieres.
Bridesmaids were Miss Carolyn
Hays, of Durant, Miss Sue Maxwell
McInnis, sister of the groom, OF Col
Inns, and Miss Elizabeth Pilkinton, o,
of McGeehee, Arkansas, Miss Ruth
Ole Miss and Artesia Mrs Eph Ores
swell was matron of honor.
They were gowned in identica
models of white marquisette ovel
tafetta featured by an off the shout
der neckline with wide accordial
pleated ruffle, with fitted bodice
and full skirt with matching ruffle
Their flowers were exquisite colon
ial bouquets of red rosebuds tiee
with American beauty satin ribbons
The groom was attended by hi
brother, Mr.. Ellis McInnis, Jr., O
Abilene, Texas, as best man. Hi
boutonniere was a white rosebud.
Rddiont Bride
The bride entered on the arm O
her father, Mr.. Charles A. Knott
by whom she was given in marriage
She was never more radiant than OF
her wedding day in her beautiful
gown of heavy bridal satin in ivor,
tones. The deep marquisette yok'
held satin-raised hearts outlined witt
steel beads. The gown was fashion
ed along long lines with tiny SAITH
covered buttons extending to the full
skirt which ended in long train
The tight fitting long sleeves extene
ed in lily points over the hands will
tiny buttons at the wrist.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

Mrs. Murphy Allen, Sails
Miss Dorothy Ables, Goodman
Master Terry Cobb, Tchula
Mrs. Wesley Hodges, Durant
Mrs. James Wheat, Durant
j. S. Hathcock, Greenwood
Mrs. Dorothea Jacques, Lexington
Miss Lucy Fritz, Lexington
]. B. Sudduth, Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

Mrs. B. c.. Brasell and Mrs. H. D.
Bouchillon attended the Council
Meeting of the Home Demonstration
Clubs of the county at the City Hall
in Lexington on Friday afternoon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01
STRAND THEATRE

SUNDAY-MONDAY-TUESDAY
ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD
With Enrol Flynn and Olivia Do
Havilond
News
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01
.CustoIion Home Dem.
Club With Mrs. Smith

The Castalian Home Demonstra-
ton Club met on Tuesday afternoon,
March %, in the lovely country home
of Mrs. c. E. Smith on highway IL.
A profusion of colorful spring
flowers decorated the home.
The president called the meeting
to order and gave the devotional, fol-
lowed by all singing America"
The roll was called and each
member answered with telling the
number of vegetables planted in
their gardens.
The president gave a report Of the
February Council meeting which was
held in Lexington.
Selection and Appreciation Of
Good Literature" was the topic Of
discussion by the educational lead
er and members.
Mrs. Foster Wilson won the "Mys-
terry Box" conducted by Mrs. A. J..
Cakes.
Mrs. w. NJ Ingram won prize in
an Easter game conducted by Mrs.
Bouchillon.
Miss Smith gave a demonstration
on making hammered aluminium
trays.
The hostess, assisted by Mrs. H. D.
Bouchillon. served dainty refresh
ment plate of sandwiches, cookies
and Easter candy with frosted Coca
Colas.
Members of the club accepted Mrs
w. M. Migrants invitation as hostess
for the April meeting in her home on
| April 9th.
Mr.. John c. ST. Clair, of Mem
| phis, spent the weekend with his
mother, Mrs. Annie St. Clair.
Mrs. w. E. Thomas and Mrs. Frank
Edwards shopped in Jackson Thurs
day.
Mrs. Willie Weinberg, of Indianola
spent the weekend with her sister,
| Mrs. jennie Tart.
Mrs. Rosa Randolph, of Indianola,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W. +.
Taylor for the weekend.
and her shoulder corsage was the or
child from her bridal bouquet.
They are now at home in their
anartment at Collins until June when
they will both resume their studies
at the University of Mississippi at
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
CALL N0NTHSlDE ~"
Storing
JONES Stowort - Helen walker
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

Mrs. Zouella Bacon, of Durant
and Mrs. CASTOR Guess, Of Lexing-
ton, spent Sunday in Jackson with
their children, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A
Bacon and Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. DECKER
son, Jr. and family.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Odom spent
Sunday with their son, James Odom
and Mrs. Odom in Lexington.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

Mrs. Rosa Randolph, of Indianola
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. P
Taylor for the weekend.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

Mrs. c. H. Blanton is spending
this week in Dallas, Texas, with hel
daughter, Mrs. Joe Thornton ane
Mr.. Thornton.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

Mrs. Willie Weinberg, of Indianola,
spent the weekend with her sister,
Mrs. jennie Tart.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

Mrs. w. E. Thomas and Mrs Frank
Edwards shopped in Jackson Thurs
day.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

Mr.. John c. St. Clair, Of Mem
phis, spent the weekend with his
mother, Mrs. Annie St. Clair.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-01

SATURDAY-APRIL 3
SATURDAY NIGHT SHOW
SONG OF THE SIERRAS"
ROSES ARE RED"
Also Seriul
Evening star., 1948-01-25
BY the As.oeisted Press


LAWTON, Okla, Jan. "A mid
night Joy ride by a Fort Sill soldier
In a 21-ton self-propelled 155 nm.
howitzer stirred an official Army in
vestigation today after the soldier
was captured in a moyie-comedy IL
mile chase.
T. A near-panic was started in Law
ton, a town of 10000 after the one
man blitz wrecked three cars and
sent citizens calling police for aid
and diving for shelter.
The commander at Fort Sill, Mai.
Gen. Cliff Andrus, identified the
soldier as T-4 Donald s.: Williams,
"a, Decatur, Tex. Gen. Andrus said
the youth admitted to an inquiry
board that he was intoxicated and
didn't realize what was going on
until after I was captured"
Gen. Andrus said the investiga-
ton would continue for several days.
He said the soldier was a radio
operator with a rocket battalion and
had never driven howitzer before.
Fort Sill is the Army's top field
artillery school.
Lawton police got first word OF
the one-man expeditionary force
when an excited man ran into the
police station shouting, "an Army
tank just smashed my carl"
II thought he'd tipped his lid"
Desk Sergt. AL Tennessee said.
"Then the phones started ringing.
Everyone was phoning to tell US
about the mad tank driver"
The self propelled howitzer would
look like a tank st first glance. It
is built on q tank chassis, has iden-
tical tracks, and some models carry
considerable armor like the hull OF