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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1954

Page

19

Shoulders faces federal jury over ransom handling cited in Greenlease case

The trial centers on how ransom money was handled after Carl Austin Hall was arrested for the Bobby Greenlease kidnapping. Elmer Dolan, a suspended patrolman, was convicted of perjury last month and awaits sentence. Testimony paralleled Dolan’s trial, with witnesses saying they saw no sign of two suitcases containing ransom money when booking Shoulders and Dolan at the Newstead Ave police station.

Carl Austin Hall Bobby Greenlease Elmer Dolan Dolan Newstead Ave

Korean War Casualty Total Now 142 175

Defense Department release updates the Korea casualty total to 142 175 as of March 31, with 33 237 deaths 103 376 wounded and 410 missing. Army 110 076 Navy 2 080 Marine Corps 28 172 Air Force 1 847.

Washington Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force Defense Department Ser- Army ATA Ma. Ae Ene

Mrs Wright launches dictionary on last-letter words

Mrs Martha Wright announced a new dictionary listing words by their last letter instead of the first. With Prof. Herbert M. Hofford of the University of Rhode Island she prepared a list of 615 words for crossword puzzle fans and rabble addicts.

Martha Wright

Man Doom, Women To Rule Home In Future Marriages

Hal Boyle notes a man claiming he would choose life as a woman. He argues women already control wealth and households, predicting in time men will be diminished and wives will dominate, with gadgets easing labor and a shift in civilization.

New York Onarene

Hotel To Elect Board Members

Five board members of Lawton Community Hotel Inc will be chosen at the meeting. Nominees for re election are Jake Witzel E E Neptune Dr Wilburt Lewis James G Knox and Ned Shepler. Other candidates may be nominated from the floor. Retiring members have served since 1952 and some current members remain to complete terms. Stockholders receive notices with a proxy to sign and return if unable to attend. The meeting will cover progress and the financial status of the corporation.

Lawton Community Hotel, Inc Tori Jake Witzel E. E. Neptune Wilburt Lewis James G. Knox Ned Shepler Weee Burns Coee L. Gilbert Ted Warkentin J. Col

Toothless Probers Bite 4 Companies in Oklahoma City

Four firms selling dentures faced charges on complaints by two toothless investigators. Assistant County Attorney Tom Hamill filed the charges. Eenie Clapp was accused of supplying denture teeth without proper authorization, while the other three faced charges of taking and furnishing.

Oklahoma City Tom Hamill Eennie Clapp Meena

Kerr Opens Re Election Campaign With Farm Price Support Push

Oklahoma Senator Robert Kerr launches his re election bid with a radio and TV address spanning Oklahoma. He emphasizes high farm price supports as a major plank and frames his program as a recipe for prosperity while avoiding discussion of opponent Roy Turner.

Oklahoma City Robert S. Kerr Roy J. Turner Kerr Oklahoma

Tenor Dav id Plans Return At Carmen Finish

Philadelphia report notes tenor David will resume the role of Don Jose in Carmen to complete a stabbing incident involving soprano Gloria Lane. The pair previously performed together with a New York Opera Company. Details are unclear due to transcription errors in the source.

Philadelphia David Don Jose Carmen Gloria Lane New York Chiuseo Poleri

Missouri approves link to turnpike near Joplin

Missouri okays plan to connect a toll road from Oklahoma to Kansas with a turnpike toward Wichita and Kansas City. The exact tie in location was not disclosed by officials citing details controlled by the turnpike authority and state transportation staff.

Joplin Homa Missouri Hom Authority Norman Hirschfield Bailey Kansas

Group To Discuss Feeder Calf Sale At Bank and Trust

Southwest Beef Cattle Feeder Sale Association members will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. in the civic room of the Bank and Trust Co to decide if a calf sale will be held next fall. Officers include Lewis Haydock secretary and Lawrence Banks vice president. the meeting is open to interested parties.

Southwest Beef Cattle Feeder Sale Association The Bank and Trust Co Campbell Lewis Haydock Lawrence Banks

Lawton Woman's Mother Named New Jersey Mother of the Year

A Lawton resident's mother, Mrs Wiss, has been named New Jersey Mother of the Year and is eligible for National Mother of the Year. She and Mrs Hitson, mother of John C Hitson, were cited for community service and Red Cross work since World War I. The award was announced at a New Jersey luncheon and a Waldorf Astoria ceremony is referenced.

Lawton New Jersey New June Wiss John C. Hitson Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico District of Columbia Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York Hitson Omar Can Red Cross Sher e@ life Morristown

Youth Falls In Lake Presumed Drowned

Oklahoma report states a youth named Watkins of Caddo is presumed drowned after falling into a lake. The incident occurred in the early hours and is being investigated by local authorities.

Lake Okla Watkins Caddo

Gag Not So Funny Theater Fire Strikes Ritz

Comedian Tommy Fields and mimic Tony Fane who were on a bill at the Ritz Theater in Weymouth escaped a fire that broke out while they fished nearby. The blaze destroyed the theater as they fled to safety.

Weymouth England Tommy ‘Fields Tony Fane Ritz Theater Ritz

Reds Blow Up Train Near Phnom Penh

Communist rebels attacked a train between Phnom Penh and Bat Tambang on a 150 mile line. French authorities reported about 60 people killed and many injured in the blast Tuesday night.

Pnom Penh Cambodia Here Battambang

Constitution's Yesteryears: season opener highlights

The article notes the first match of the season where a team defeated Chickasha high school. An anti-saloon lecturer gave an interesting talk at a local church. Fort Sill workers prepare for extended hours as firms plan to stay open an extra night weekly.

Chickasha High School Fort Sill

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