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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1954
Page
2
Cameron College reports its students recovered from infectious gastroenteritis after a brief outbreak. About 70 were ill at the peak with no new cases since, as officials trace the illness’s origin and rule out food poisoning.
The new rule allows campus political speeches with conditions left to each college. The first test of the policy allows A&M group Students for Better Government to hold a event on campus.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower will depart for a Georgia golf vacation Tuesday after attending the opening baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Washington Senators. He and Mrs. Eisenhower will stay at the little White House and attend the annual meeting of the American Newspaper Publishers Association.
The item lists numerous patients by name and hometown including Vanette Keadbone Anadarko Pauline Little Head Watonga and Gerald Tahsequah with weights for newborns and ages ranging from teens to adults. It also notes dismissals such as Lye Washa Weatherford Helen Starr Clinton and Soa Blackbear Watonga along with several other patients and locations in the Southwestern district.
Rumors surfaced that South Korea might join a Geneva talks session on Far East issues. A source close to Rhee indicated no decision had been made after Pyun Yung Tai’s six hour meeting with Ellis O. ee yesterday and officials refused to confirm attendance.
Sir Miles Thomas of BOAC says a full inquiry is under consideration after the January Comet crash near Cairo killed 35. The jet, owned by BOAC and chartered, disappeared after takeoff from Rome Ciampino en route to Cairo. This crash follows two earlier fatal Comet events in 1953, one near Karachi and another near Calcutta, with a total of 48 dead in those incidents.
Witnesses who saw four men stealing tires wheels brake bands radios and seats at a motor company lot on North Second told police they were afraid to call. The theft occurred around midnight to 3 a.m with four targets and two cars involved. Officers noted the witnesses reported the group began around midnight and finished about 3 a.m.
Newsome of Rt. 1 Lawton faced a corn theft case but the jury failed to reach a verdict. The trial was continued to a later term in superior court.
Senate figures including Wiley McCarran Knowland Humphrey and Burke discuss Indochina aid amid Geneva talks. They debate using France in Indo as leverage and the pace of Western action with Knowland and McCarran urging timely backing, while Humphrey cautions urgency. Burke calls for a joint session to discuss training and advisory roles in the Indochina conflict.
A dog alerted the occupant of a city home, thwarting an arson attempt. Neighbors or officers Roy Wood and Bob Jones helped extinguish the fire and secure the scene, ending the incident without further harm.
The report notes 2,600 musicians participating in contests in Nebraska and Oklahoma. Final results of the vocal competition will be announced and available later. Final results of the instrumental contest held Thursday will be found on page 5A.
A local fireworks show will feature aerial effects and stage-set pieces. Organizers say the display aims to showcase varied pyrotechnics and coordinated visuals for attendees.
The committee outlines funding changes including Research Administration at 82,009,453 with notable cuts to Extension Service of 4,723,486 from requests, a 4,510,671 increase elsewhere, 143 new districts, and 90 area offices to be rented. Agricultural Marketing Service received about 83 million beyond an 68 million request. Commodity Stabilizing Service set at 99,600,000 with a 2% reduction. Crop Insurance Program allocated 5,700,000.
The 602nd FA Bn 2nd FA Bn 6th 967th AFA Bns and 553rd FA Bn from the 17th and 77th FA Cols will take part in a firing minute demonstration. Major Counihan of the 24th Division commands Division Artillery with Major Vogt and Major McCain serving as project officers and lead personnel.
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