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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1954

Page

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Red China's Chou Demands Western Powers Quit Asia

At the Geneva Far Eastern conference on April 28 Red China's Foreign Minister Chou En Lai urged Western powers to withdraw from Asia. He spoke as the conference also heard U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles reject a Communist plan for a Korean settlement.

Geneva Red China Chou En- Lai Asia U.S John Foster Dulles Pou DE Korea North Russia Indo-China Vyacheslav Molotov Georges Bidault Bidault Molotov Ho Chi Minh U. S

French Paratroops Reinforce Dien Bien Phu Defenders

French forces report Muong Khouam rear seizure and reoccupation amid Viet Minh siege at Dien Bien Phu as paratrooper reinforcements arrive to aid bone-weary defenders. The peace talks stalemate persists with Molotov proposing mercy talks in Indo China.

Muong Khouam Dien Bien Phu French Union Ee

Probers Press FHA Officials On Overvaluations Scandal

Senate figures urged testimony from three veterans including former FHA commissioner Greene and ex assistant Powell. Byrd accused Powell of involvement in property overvaluations that allegedly yielded windfalls of 100 million dollars or more to apartment builders.

Washington P—P Houster Greene FHA Sen Byrd D-Va Clyde L. Powell Ieeeee Byrd

Solon Urges Law To Balk Intervention

Rep. Coudert proposes an amendment to block U S troop deployments to Indo China without Congress approval. He discusses support with colleagues and believes a secret roll call could yield victory. The proposal ties to a defense bill of 28.68 billion dollars and House consideration begins today.

Washington Coudert House Uni

Senator Logan Eighth To File For Governor

Oklahoma City Sen Bill Logan of Lawton files as a Democratic candidate for governor. Other nominees include W C Doenges of Bartlesville and Raymond Gary of Madill. Logan plans TV appearances next week as two Senate colleagues also seek state wide offices.

Oklahoma City Bill Logan Lawton Jo. Mary Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Logan W. C. Doenges Bartlesville Auto Anes State Senate Raymond Gary Madill Max Crook Clinton State Supreme Court Cecil T. O'Neal Floyd Jackson

Landers and Plaxco Enter Candidate Races

Dr W A Pence 71 filed for justice of the peace District 5 Fletcher and district St Fletcher fled for fittings from the state courtesy to do State Senam Filing period for state county and offices closes at 5 p.m.

W. A. Pence Justice of the Peace Fletcher

McCarthy Attacks Army Chief Over Guilt by Silence Claim

Senator McCarthy accused Secretary of the Army of dishonesty and claimed Stevens is advancing a new guilt by silence theory. The exchange occurred during a televised Senate inquiry into the Army reform push as Mundt warned against abusive points of order.

McCarthy Joseph Ae R-Wis Seertie Etnearing Washington Army Stevens David Schine Schine Sen. McCarthy Sat Mead Kata Tn Tation Ieee Sena Ray H. Jenkins Senate Mundt RSD Nis Cohn Mundt Sen. Mundt

Dads Ponder Parking Plan for Lawton District

The Lawton Real Estate Board presented a four point plan to the city council to improve parking in the business district. Herb Shelton urged the council to require adequate off street parking before permits and to coordinate bus schedules with Lawton Fort Sill Bus Co. to free spaces for customers. The plan also calls for strategically located areas to accommodate 2,000 cars.

Lawton Shelton Lawton-Fort Sill Bus Co Gutaeeaens

Water Transfer Test Scheduled for City Reservoir Support

City council approves a tentative Thursday test to siphon water from Lake Thomas to Lake Gondola to bolster the depleted reservoir. Lester McKenzie notes a State Health Department approval request for future use of overflow water from Lake Thomas. See Page 2.

Thomas Lake Lake Thomas Lake Gondola Medicine Park Lester McKenzie State Health Department E Thomas

Old Con Game Still Working in Arlington Chickasha

A report describes two similar swindles where a male accomplice and a female operator lure victims in Arlington and Chickasha. The con spirals as the man displays a found money roll and the trio plan to split the fortune, with victims Kirkland and another person losing sums totaling 325 and 400 dollars.

Wnnse Kirkland Arlington Chickashayi Mtvin

Phone Cable Work Begins Between El Reno and Lawton

Roy C. Echols, Oklahoma general manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., announced start of a new underground cable project from El Reno to Lawton. The $1,656,000 plan aims to storm proof long distance links between Oklahoma City and Lawton and serve Southwestern Oklahoma’s growth. The route runs through sleet-prone areas and updates portions of the old line, beginning between Reno and Oklahoma City where it connects with a parallel line.

el Reno Lawton Roy C. Echols Oklahoma Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Oklahoma City Echols Reno

Nasser Arrests Red Plotters as Military Ties Tighten

Egypt under Nasser announces arrests of several Red Plotters and former party figures in a bid to consolidate power. Government spokesman Capt. Shems Eddin says the action meets no army repercussions and expects no military reaction. Maj. Khaled Mohieddin leads elements of the cavalry unit involved in the crackdown. Feb. date not specified.

Senos Nasser Shems Eddin Naib Khaled Mohieddin

Downpour Misses Southwest Again in Oklahoma

Frustrating weather left Southwest Oklahoma dry for a second day while other areas faced damaging winds and heavy rain. Coalgate recorded about 4.17 inches of rainfall, marking the heaviest in the region as a statewide storm system moved through.

Mother Admits Breaking Arms Of Young Tot

NORWALK Calif anata .Physicians worked to restore normalcy after the deformed child suffered broken arms. The mother, Vera 28, told investigators she twisted the arms until they broke and smashed the girl's nose with a hose and fists before authorities found Celia Sanchez behind a pile of clothes. The child sobbed she loved her mother despite the abuse. Page 2.

Norwalk Calif Anata Vera Celia Sanchez Peres

Independence Pact For Viet Nam Signed

The pact between France and Viet Nam was signed today by French Prime Minister Laniel and Vietnamese Deputy Premier Nguyen Trung Vinh. Officials approved the document in a brief ceremony at the Premier's office.

Viet Nam Eph Laniel Nguyen Trung Vinh

Eisenhower Nominates Swing for Immigration Commissioner

President Eisenhower names retired Lt. Gen. Joseph M. Swing, former Fort Sill commander and West Point classmate, to head the Immigration and Naturalization Service. If confirmed, Swing will replace Argyle R. MacKey, who moves to deputy commissioner.

Sill Swing Eisenhower West Point Joseph M. Swing Fort Sill Immigration and Naturalization Senate Argyle R. MacKey

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