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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1954

Page

4

Rita Hayworth Wins Custody Of Two Daughters In New York

Rita Hayworth, aided by two ex husbands, wins custody of Yasmin four and Rebecca nine after a three hour private conference with Judge George W Smyth in White Plains. The neglect charges were dismissed but terms include a tutor for Rebecca and governess continuity. Aly Khan and Orson Welles sent lawyers to support Hayworth. Haymes remains involved. the court retains jurisdiction for three months.

New York Rita Hayworth George W. Smyth White Plains Westchester Count Society For the Prevention of Smyth Miss Hayworth Yasmin Rebecca Dorothy Chambers Rita Florida Dick Haymes Prince Aly Khan Ite Plains California Haymes Bartley Crum Aly Orson Welles Spain Suney Welles Madison Hotel

Mexican Official Sees Tourist Flood After Peso Devaluation

Nuevo Laredo April 27 U P New immigration chief Lazaro Maldonado expects a flood of U S tourists through Nuevo Laredo because of the peso devaluation American visitors will receive courteous treatment and full protection under Mexican law to ensure pleasant trips and favorable impressions as boosters. Maldonado assumed the post in a ceremony led by acting chief Ramon Roman and finance ministry supervisor Trujano Roman.

Nuevo Laredo Mex Lazaro Maldonado U.S Nuevo O Mexico Maldonado Ramon Roman Finance Ministry Nuevo Es Trujano

Woman Fends Off Burglar In Home Fight

Mrs. Edna Jacobsen a 5 foot 2 housewife fought a 6 foot burglar in her home. He struck her with her high heeled shoe she screamed fled and was chased knocked down and hit. She kept her wallet and escaped with a bruised nose and minor cuts.

Los Angele Edna Jacobsen Jacobsen

Girl's Driving Lesson Ends In Hospital

Barbara Swain a 16 year old Detroit high school student attempted a left turn but made a U turn struck a curb lifting Caroline Boulier 16 onto the car hood and tearing a garage side. Both girls were treated at Mt Carmel Mercy Hospital for cuts and bruises. Barbara was ticketed for reckless driving and Arthur for permitting an underage driver.

Detroit Barbara Swain Barbara Caroline Boulier Caroline Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital Arthur

Scientist Defends Oppenheimer Views At Notre Dame

Dr. Milton Burton of Notre Dame defends the H bomb program and its secrecy. He argues criticizing advisors after the fact harms democracy and warns delaying the project by 18 months caused no harm. Burton says many can speculate on fusion using basic physics rather than classified data.

South Bend Ind Milton Burton University of Notre Dame Neimer Niee Notre Dame Burton

Red Singers Cancel Shows In Quebec

A Winnipeg based Soviet artists group cancels planned performances in Quebec due to fear from auditorium owners of Premier Maurice Duplessis. Tour manager John Boyd says Quebec music venues would not rent halls amid the anti Communist stance and potential hall closures. No immediate comment from Duplessis.

Winnipeg Man Ada Quebec Maurice Duplessis John Boyd Toronto Moscow Duplessis

Motorist Fired Self During Oklahoma Collision

A 62 year old man, Fred Barnes of Locust Grove, stepped from a damaged vehicle after a collision in Buffalo Oklahoma and shot himself in the temple with a .38 caliber pistol, according to the highway patrol.

Buffalo Okla Highway Patrol Fred Barnes Locust Grove

Train Wreck in Germany Kills Three, Injures Sixty

German railroad officials report three people killed and sixty injured after a collision at Hanau station. A dining car passenger was among the casualties as the local train pulled away and was struck by an oncoming train.

Germany Ankfurt Hanau

Electrician Near Miss With Power Rivet Gun at City Hall

A Reading City Hall incident left a man shaken when an electrician’s rivet gun discharged, sounding like a bullet. The operator, anxious and apologetic, claimed innocence and said he was more familiar with a screwdriver. No injuries reported.

Ner Sam Bear of Personne Kendal Reading

Man Falls On Butcher Knife While Cleaning Fingernails

DENVER— Wesley Keith, 23, is hospitalized with a stab wound to the chest after an alcohol influenced cleanup incident. He told detectives he slipped while cleaning his fingernails and fell onto a butcher knife.

Denver Wesley Keith

Four Convicted Of Harboring Red In California Hideout

Four people were convicted of harboring a red as part of a Sierra hideout raid last August. Among the defendants were Sidney Steinberg, 38, a former assistant national secretary, and Shirley Keith, 21, once a student leader in Los Angeles. FBI seized communist documents during the Sierra underground operation.

Lincoln V-8 Test Drives Crowds of Prospective Buyers

The ad touts a high-output V-205 engine and low-friction V-8 under the hood. It describes a test drive that impresses with handling, pickup, and quiet operation. The dealer offers top trade-in value and seeks another proud Lincoln owner for a meeting.

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