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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1954

Page

4

Missouri Drouth Aid Topic in Tight House Race

In Missouri 22 year veteran and House Armed Services chair Sam Short faced State Senator Noel Cox as drought aid and federal disaster declarations in seven counties shaped the campaign. Voter turnout appeared light with polls open 6 am to 7 pm local time.

Drouth Seere Short House Armed Services Committee Congress Missouri Noel Cox Short Neen —Lington Washington Haskell Holman Moberly Frank M. Karsten St. Louis John B Leonor K.) Sullivan Richard Bolling Kansas City A. S. J. Carnahan Ellsimore Morgan M. Moulder Camdenton Jeffrey P. Hillerson Truman George H. Christopher Leonard Irving Warries Hillelson Clarence Canno Elsberry Paul C. Jones Kennett Thomas B. Curtis Webster Groves

Former OU Medical School Dean Dies

OKLAHOMA CITY Aug. 3 Funeral services were set for noon Tuesday for Dr. L. J. Moorman 79 former dean of the University of Oklahoma medical school and tuberculosis authority He founded the citys first private tuberculosis sanatorium in 1914 and led the National Tuberculosis Society He served as dean 1934 1936 with services at First Baptist Church and burial in Fairlawn Cemetery.

Oklahoma City L. J. Moorman University of Oklahoma Medical School Moorman National Tubercuis Society First Tian Fairlawn

Night blooming cercus plant and carcus family relation

The night blooming cercus plant is described as belonging to the carcus family. This notes its botanical classification and family association.

Indian Survival Focus: Education and Time on Pine Ridge

Hal Boyle profiles Pine Ridge South Dakota superintendent Ben Reifel as he analyzes the challenges of integrating 30,000 Native Americans in South Dakota and 150,000 nationwide. He cites education, land loss, family stability, and misaligned time values as barriers while noting a historic shift from buffalo lifeways to a modern economy.

Ben Reifel Pine Ridge Reservation America Reifel Army Harvard South Dakota

Light Vote Seen In West Virginia

West Virginia voters faced a light turnout in a primary day with no more than about 300000 eligible voters expected to cast ballots. Sen. M. M. Neely faced three challengers amid minimal campaigning while Rep. Robert Mollohan ran against Robert L. Ramsey in a name recognition contest. Other incumbents Cleveland M. Bailey Robert C. Byrd and Elizabeth Kee faced little opposition as Governor Marland targeted state Senate races against unfriendly senators.

Sen M. M. Neely Congress Robert Mollohan Fairmont Robert L. Ramsey Ramsey Mollghan Cleveland M. Bailey Robert C. Byrd Elizabeth Kee Will E. Neal Huntington Neal Harley O. Staggers House William C. Marland

Mexico Sees Strong Sign From Abroad Deposits Rise

Mexico reports a rise in deposits held abroad as a sign of economic strength. Official figures show about 170 million dollars in the first quarter, rising to 233 million in April after peso devaluation, then easing as confidence returned.

Mexico City Mexico U.S

Red Composers Honored People's Artists in Moscow

The Soviet Union names Dmitri Shostakovich and Aram Khachaturian as People’s Artists, marking the first time these leading composers receive the top honor despite prior state criticism.

RED Moscow Soviet Union Dmitri Shostakovitch Aram Khatchaturian

FBI Arrests Six in Colorado on Smith Act Charges

FBI agents picked up Joseph William Scherrer and Maia Scherrer in Pueblo and Denver respectively, joining Arthur Bary Anna Bary Harold Zepelin and Lewis Johnson in custody on Smith Act charges. Patricia Blau was arrested in Los Angeles and faces extradition hearings. Prelims set for Aug 16 with grand jury Aug 23.

Joseph William Scherrer Maia Scherrer Pueblo Colo Denver FBI Arthur Bary Anna Harold Zepelin Lewis M. Johnson Patricia J. Blau Los Angeles U.S Colorado U. S Joseph Neff Blau Civil Rights Congress Brown Communist Party Communist Political Assn Buffalo N.Y

Fang Wong Arrested for Pigeon Catching in Boston

Boston police say Fang Wong used peanuts to lure pigeons into a paper bag and nabbed three birds with plans for a fourth. He awaits municipal court. Wong claimed the birds would serve as evidence. A officer offered no clear motive for the crime.

Boston Fang Wong Wong

The Mail Must Go Through Even If Grasshoppers Eat It

A fragment notes postal persistence as a letter was resealed with tape after insects gnawed at it. The entry highlights dedication to delivery despite damage and the author’s careful notation.

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Missouri Drouth OU Medical School Sweetie Pie Hal Boyle Pine Ridge S.D West Virginia U.S. Senate Eugene L. Bowman Zwaan With Gardol A” Ee Colgate CROOK Lee Country Club Scott Sears Crand Open FOX Ata Seutpmnant Rentals Builders Equipment & Supply CO E. Gore Lawton Okla SEARS Lawton Nash Company E Avenue Dorsey Brothers CBS
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