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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1954

Page

9

Taconite Finally Makes Grade As Steel Source

Minnesota report outlines taconite development as a potential main iron source for steel. First 18 000 ton shipment moves to iron foundries. Lake cargoes and Labrador ore compete for mills near coal regions. St Lawrence route could equalize costs.

St, Paul Minn Mesabi Venezuela Liberia Labrador Son Reat St. Lawrence Lake Erie Steel Minnesota

Norway Sentences Soviet Spy in Year-Long Case

In Vardo Norway a district court convicted a Soviet citizen on charges of attempted espionage. The case ties to Lt Gregori Pavlov who fled to Norway seeking asylum during a spate of arrests after Soviets supplied authorities with information. Five Norwegian suspects face trial beginning in May.

Vardo Norway Soviet Union Hansen Me Russia Gregori Pavlov

Moderate earthquake rocks New Madrid Fault center

Ten seconds of fear shook thousands as a moderate quake hit the New Madrid Fault from Cairo Tennessee to Memphis. The event prompted scattered damage with plaster cracks reported in a resident’s ceiling while cities like Stennis and Corinth felt the shaking.

Memphis Tenn New Madrid Cairo Corinth Miss Tennessee Arkansas Stennis

Doctor Cannot Save Father After Traffic Accident

DETROIT, Dr. Heinz Simon of Saratoga General treated his father Paul Simon, 65, after a truck struck him. The unconcious man was admitted yesterday, but the physician could not save him.

Detroit Heinz Simon Saratoga General Simon Paul Simon

Tax Collector Gives Dollar To Delinquent

In Washington a man summoned for non payment of his 1953 tax received a single dollar from a revenue official with the rest of the debt listed as uncollectables. The man claimed he stood in the middle of his estate meaning his suit and underwear and admitted owing 278.23 dollars.

Washington Federal Internal Revenue Office

Williams Jr. Seeks Voter View in Questionnaire

A Williams Jr. official sends a questionnaire to constituents asking for their views on the most important questions facing the area. The outreach aims to guide policy priorities and engage local residents in shaping the agenda.

Phons A Williams Jr Oversey

City Civil Defense Urges Shoes Ready For Bombfall

Civil defense experts advise urban working girls to keep a pair of low-heel shoes ready in case of bombing. The official once worked as a shoe salesman.

Civil Defense

Man renovates motel and buys four horses for parade ride

A local resident reports buying and fixing up a motel to advertise it and purchasing four horses to pull a wagon or parade carriage. He plans to take the first ride himself, reminiscing about past equestrian outings in New York City’s Central Park.

New York Central Park

Air Force orders release for Dr Peck over loyalty oath

The Air Force must grant Doctor Robert M. Peck an unconditional release with no discharge, after a federal court ordered release following Peck’s refusal to sign a loyalty oath for a commission. Peck, 23, had served as enlisted ward physician at Parks AFB near Livermore, California, and at the base clinic.

San Francisco Air Force Robert M. Peck Federal District Court Peck Beck Parks Air Force Base Livermore Calif Janes George B. Harris The Aire

Dallas Mob Faces A Play Money Hoard Claim

A scrambled item notes a Dallas group linked to play money gains, referencing a large sum of 2,588,400 and a five rings at a 908 address or ad, with unclear details. The fragmentary text suggests a crime or fraud context around counterfeit or staged wealth without explicit outcomes.

Funeral Rites for Mrs Madge Dunn

Services for Mrs Madge Dudley Dunn former Lawton Baptist minister were held with local arrangements by Ritter Funeral Home. The obituary notes Dunns death occurred Saturday in the Midwest and lists family survivors.

Madge Dudley Dunn Lawton

Cabbie to Reward Honest Diamond Find in Detroit Trial

A Chicago taxi driver who found a diamond studded item turned it in and may receive a reward if the insurance company approves. Detroit authorities and Krandall commented on the case, detailing the driver’s honesty and potential compensation.

Chicago Detroit Dia Krandall Hannan

No clear article title found from the fragment

Fragmentary text notes a June 24 sale night related to Arthur E igh and a celebration of the 200th anniversary Congress with mention of Benjamin Franklin presenting the first plan of a federal union.

Arthur Eigh Benjamin Franklin

Women Voters Discuss Role in National Understanding

President Mrs. John G. Lee of Farmington Conn discusses League of Women Voters aims and the convention. Eisenhower stresses women’s political role and the league’s potential to foster international understanding through programs and discussion groups.

John G. Lee Farmington, Conn Eisenhower League of Women Voters

Weary Fugitive Captured After Bike Escape in Texas

Midlothian Constable Perry Aday nabbed a fugitive, Rainsberger, after spotting him riding a bicycle through town. The man had fled a federal reform facility at Seagoville and holed up a day before stealing a bike for his getaway.

Midlothian Tex Perry Aday

Toledo Bus Drivers Go Out On Strike

Toledo's 320000 population loses public transportation as bus drivers strike. City Manager Arnold Finch urges residents to form car pools. Arbitration board dispute centers on a representative walking out before the award, which the company deems invalid.

Toledo

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