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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1955

Page

12

Death claims three Rogers truck line workers

Three Sidney Nebraska area Rogers truck line employees died in five days in oil field accidents. Lloyd Thomas Clareton of Wyoming was killed when a catwalk section fell on him during derrick work. L D Arnold Kimball died when his truck boom struck a high voltage line. Clyde Scott Gibbs of Sidney died after stepping between cab and trailer as the truck rolled, crushing him under a load of pipe.

Kimball Rogers Sidney Neb Lloyd Thomas Clareton Wyo L. D. Arnold Kimball Clyde Scott Gibbs Gibbs

Cost Of Red Smiles At Geneva Talks

James Marlow analyzes the Geneva talks as a test of East West thaw and warns of a hidden price for Western concessions. McCarthy attacks the approach, arguing the United States must choose between endless armament or possible compromise. The piece weighs risks of concessions versus the chance of war.

United States Geneva Eisenhower McCarthy

Memorial to Roosevelt Proposed by Congress Bill

Congress sent to the White House a bill authorizing a commission to plan a memorial for the late President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, aiming to establish a fitting tribute.

Roosevelt Washington Congress White House Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Singer To Stand By Husband In Paternity Suit

Los Angeles reports that singer Yma Sumac will stand by her husband Moises Vivanco despite a paternity suit. Vivanco denies fathering twins born nine months ago to Maureen E. Shea, Sumac's former social secretary. Sumac collapsed last week after learning of the suit against Vivanco, her 38 year old musical arranger.

Los Angeles Yma Sumac Moises Vivanco Vivanco Maureen E. Shea Miss Sumac

Man Gives Party For Favorite Girls On His Birthday

Oscar Anderson a 61 year old senior clerk in the City Engineering Bureau celebrated his birthday with a party in Chinatown for 125 of his favorite girls from Civic Center offices. He said the custom has lasted 22 years. His wife Esther was away teaching in Palo Alto and could not attend.

Los Angeles Oscar Anderson Anderson City Engineering Bureau Chinatown Civic Center Esther Palo Alto Calif

Second Lutheran Minister Faces Heresy Charges

The Rev. John Gerberding, 33, faces a formal church trial on doctrinal deviation at the Northwest Synod in Milwaukee. The Menomonee Falls pastor defended flexible scripture readings as the synod prepares to review the case next May with possible penalties from rebuke to ouster. The trial likely occurs around late August after charges are filed.

Milwaukee John Gerberding Northwest Synod United Lutheran Church Gerberding Menomonee Falls George Crist Jr Durham Pastor Crist Paul E. Bishop Minneapolis Synod Crist

Oveta Hobby Assumes Presidency Of Houston Post

Oveta Culp Hobby becomes president of the Houston Post Publishing Co replacing her husband William P. Hobby who becomes board chairman after her resignation as secretary of health education and welfare. She returns from Washington with two and a half years of government service shaping her view on newsroom responsibility and accuracy.

Houston Oveta Culp Hobby Hobby W. Howard Baldwin Post

Gambler Anthony Cornero Stralla Dies of Heart Attack

In Las Vegas a coroner rules gambler Anthony Cornero Stralla died from a heart attack after collapsing during craps in a casino. An inquest was ordered due to an alleged attempt to conceal the death for several hours.

Las Vegas Anthony Cornero Stralla Glen E. Bodell

Dakotas Housewives Rally To Wash For Russians

In Yankton South Dakota housewives answered a radio appeal to wash shirts for visiting Soviet farm experts amid 100 plus degree heat. The delegation toured Mitchell Redfield and Millette areas and Andrei Shevchenko joked with reporters in Nebraska as the group braved the heat and dusty farms.

Yankton M .D South Dakota Midwest Mitchell S.D Redfield Millette Andrei Shevchenko Shevchenko Will Rogers Mid-west Columbus Neb

Williams Family Car Tagged Twice in Cross-State Licensing

In Poteau Oklahoma on August 2, the Lorren Williams family car bears both Oklahoma and Arkansas license tags for her and him meanings. The vehicle is owned jointly by Williams, a Poteau newspaper editor, and his wife who teaches in Mena Arkansas. The Williams home for school purposes is in Mena while ranch and retirement home is in southern LeFlore County Oklahoma, triggering demands from both states for license registration.

Poteau Okla Lorren Williams Oklahoma Arkansas Williams Mena Ark LeFlore

Texas Cities Open Feud On Pythons

Fort Worth and Dallas clash over a giant python gift destined for the Dallas Zoo. Pat, about 18 feet long, sits in the Houston customs shed awaiting shipment north while Fort Worth’s Pete the python is also claimed at 18 feet. A measuring ceremony is planned upon Pat’s arrival in Dallas.

Houston Tex Fort Worth Dallas Texas Pat Pete

Police Fire On Demonstration Outside Argentina Government House

Mounted police and foot officers opened fire over the heads of two protest columns outside the government house in Argentina. Several radical party sympathizers were arrested as the demonstration was dispersed.

Eva Peron Argentina Government House Radical Party

Nehru escalates Goa campaign with mass plan and demands

Indian Prime Minister Nehru intensifies pressure on Portugal over Goa Damao and Diu. He orders the New Delhi legation closed by Monday and envisions a peaceful 100000-strong cross-border march on Goa on August 15, amid Portugal's readiness to defend the colonies.

Jawaharlal Nehru India Portugal Nehru New Delhi Goa France Indo- China North Africa Damao Diu

Explosions Hit Havana Powder Dump Injuring One

In Havana Cuba two near simultaneous blasts tore through a Cuban army powder dump downtown. One person was injured and a warehouse destroyed as police reported. The blasts disrupted the city center amid ongoing political tensions in 195? era.

Havana Cuba

500 Carrier Pigeons Lost Over North Sea

Berlin reports about 500 carrier pigeons vanished over the North Sea during a flight from London to Berlin. The birds started Friday on a 600 mile race and were believed to have hit a storm and drowned.

North Sea Berlin London

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