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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1954

Page

7

Oklahoma community raises funds for Benedictine Heights program

Guthrie residents pledge 20000 toward a four million long range plan at Benedictine Heights College. Dr S Thomas Greenburg says three additional beds will be added as part of a one million effort. Lawton bids invited for city street paving with 6 cement concrete and drainage work.

College Okla Guthrie Benedictine Heights College S. Thomas Greenburg Greenburg Es NS Sais Denatien Sencoeter Anaes 17Th Street Taylor Avenue Ozman Avenue 18Th Street 20Th Street Hoover Avenue 19Th Street 16Th Street Gore Blvd Lake Avenue Arington Avenue Erris Avenue Lawton Oklahoma Spe- Teccommons D. Henry Jones Ss District Court of Comanche

Prolific Novelist Dies After Illness

A noted author who produced twenty novels from 1914 to 1934 died after illness at Mercy Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts before turning to literature. His early work gained attention with The Gold and Iron, and Java Head solidified his worldwide status. He led a life of luxury in Venice before financial decline and a return to the United States.

N. J Lvron Yestern Mercy Hospital Java Philadelphia Sheimer Pennsylvania Academy ~ Fine Arts Venice Itera Timates

Shifting Steel Kills Man in Freight Car

Police investigate after a Kansas man, Robert Niklaus of Haven, is found dead in a gondola freight car in Parcell Oklahoma The victim, believed to be asleep, was struck by a shifting load of I beams during train switching. The Santa Fe freight halted at Purcell avenue gate and Sheriff Don Cook led the inquiry.

Purcell Ave Don Cook Ceameaine

Simulated Atomic Device Drill Scares California Capitol

In Sacramento a Civil Defense exercise staged a simulated atomic device burst over the Capitol dome. The scenario claimed 500 killed 18 000 injured and 68 000 homeless as regional test teams evaluated communications and field response.

Sacramento Calif Capitol Dome Can

Hill to head Jordan Bus Co in Hugo Oklahoma

Robert Hill general manager of Oklahoma Transportation Co in Oklahoma City for 15 years will become general manager of Jordan Bus Co in Hugo on May 1. He will replace Bob Jordan who leaves for two years duty with the Air Force.

Hugo Okla Robert Hill Oklahoma Transportation Co Oklahoma City Jordan Bus Co Hill Bob Jordan Air Force

Bid acceptance rights for city improvements clarified

The mayor and city council reserve the right to reject any or all bids or to award the contract for all or part of the improvements, considering both quality of proposed materials and price offered. Oklahoma Gdl Shelton, City Clerk.

Oklahoma GDL Shelton Giy

Sun Powered Battery Promises Night Use for Phones

Bell Telephone Laboratories in Murray Hill New Jersey demonstrates a sun powered battery made of razor thin silicon strips. The hand sized device can carry voice over a short distance, power a mini radio transmitter, and run a toy ferris wheel with potential for long line supply and night operation. Inventors include G L Pearson G L Fuller and D M Chapin.

New York Sun Bell Telephone Laboratories Sunshine Bell Telephone Laboratories Murray Hill N. J G. L. Pearson G. L. Fuller D. M. Chapin

Princeton Alumni Prep First Korea Reunion May Seven

President Syngman Rhee and U N Economic Council members will join about 40 Princeton graduates for the university's first Korea reunion in Seoul on May 7. Rhee attended Princeton in 190? and later returned as a guest to celebrate the event.

Princeton Korea Seoul Syngman Rhee U.N Princeton University Rhee O. Wood

Broiler Show Opens at Local Fair

The annual broiler show kicks off at the local fair with entries from regional growers and judges evaluating birds on weight conformity and presentation.

Deaghton Ty

York couple charged with armed robbery in rent collection

Mr and Mrs Pietro Pennino are jailed in York County on armed robbery charges after police say Pennino used a .32 calibre pistol to collect rent from a tenant. Patrolman Richard Enders provided the statement about the alleged incident.

York, Pa Pietro Pennino York County Richard Enders Pennino

Soviet delays departure of Aussies in Moscow

Soviet authorities postpone the expulsion of Australian diplomats in Moscow amid a spy scandal. Vladimir Petrov and his wife remain fugitives after allegedly sharing embassy documents. Australia seeks timely departures for its charges as Russia cites possible travel restrictions and air passage issues.

Moscow Philip Ride Vladimir Petrov Petrov Australia Brian Hill Foreign Ministry

Barkley Sees Israel Failure As Tragedy

Former VP Barkley says Israel’s failure would be a tragic blow to democracy. He spoke at a St Louis event urging support for Israel, calling the young nation a beacon of freedom in the Near and Middle East.

Barkley Israel ST. Louis Sage Rig

Marvel and Pennino in rent money dispute over dispossession

Randal Marvel took $11 rent money from his wallet while Mrs Pennino returned to collect payment. Marvel faced dispossession at that moment.

Randal Marvel

Auto Crashes Kill Three on Sunday in Oklahoma

An Okfuskee county traffic death marked the first since December 1952. Fry died when his car overturned on SH 20 two miles west of Pryor after reportedly falling asleep. two passengers also perished. Deanter, 23, Clare, identified among victims. Last year 154 persons died in traffic accidents in the state.

Okfuskee County Fry SH 20 Pryor A.H. Freeney Deanter Clare

Denver Detective Suffers Second License Plate Theft

Denver detective Chris Herrera had his license plates stolen from his car for a second time. He had previously received a traffic ticket, and fellow officers learned the situation only afterward.

Denver Chris Herrera Herrera

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