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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1953

Page

4

County Court Opens Docket With Motions Delayed

The Lawton county court session opened with no pleas today as the docket for the term began and motions were postponed to mid afternoon and tomorrow morning. Judge S R Harper, with temporary judge Ralph Cline, outlined hearings of motions at mid afternoon and noted a plan for more frequent court terms to deter bootleggers.

S. R. Harper Ralph Cline Harper Lawton G. W. Horne Frank McGuire Jodie Chapman Charles R. Bolinger Jack Shaw Manville Redman Redman Githen Rhoads Colorado Air Force Base Howard R. Bonner Troy Carney Clyde Prestage Wayne Tisdel Howard Shaw Rhoads

Dulles Faces Turbulent Path in Korea Talks

Secretary of State Dulles begins a challenging phase with South Korea and China as Congress narrows options. He warned China against joining the United Nations and faces pressure from allies over trade and concessions. Unification under South Korea is seen as preferable to communism, but Formosa and other issues loom. Rhee seeks US backing, while the 90 day window after the conference shapes possible actions.

Washington Dulles South Korea Syngman Rhee America United Nations Congress D'les North Rhee U. N Korea Formosa China Peiping United States Chiang Pacific U.S

Labor Ruled Out For Combat Men

Washington reports indicate U S combat troops in Korea will not be used as labor battalions for reconstruction. Secretary Dulles drew criticism for proposing troops aid in rebuilding schools bridges and hospitals. The White House clarified that soldiers will provide technical assistance to accelerate Korea’s reconstruction.

Washington Korea White House John Foster Dulles U. S Eisenhower Congress

Mother Saves Baby In Crash

A Air France Constellation ditched off southwest Turkey on Monday killing four of the 42 aboard. Rescue craft plucked passengers from the water as one woman bore a five month old baby above the waves until saved. Among the rescued were Mrs Marjorie Clark Yahyati of Portland Oregon and her infant daughter. victims included three Lebanese and one Arab, believed to be a British subject. The Paris to Tehran flight developed engine trouble.

Istanbul Turkey Air France Marjorie Clark Yahyati Portland Ore Paris Tehran Iran

British Watch Dulles Talks Dark Over Korea Conference

London sources say Britain's government wary of Dulles and Rhee talks. They fear any secret agreement could threaten to make the Far East political conference difficult or impossible, though officials deny motive or suspicion of either leader.

London U. S John Foster Dulles Syngman Rhee Far East Dulles Korea Rhee Dulles-Rhee

Yen For Stunts Ends In Crash

Edmund W. Cross a 27 year old pilot stole a light plane to perform aerial stunts for his wife and son. He crashed the aircraft into a dense residential area near his Chicago home, suffering a skull fracture and other injuries while in critical condition at American Hospital. No other injuries were reported. Cross had buzzed his home and flown between buildings prior to the crash. Richard E. Lloyd, Skyhaven airport manager and aircraft owner, said Cross sneaked into the plane while Lloyd was in a machine shop.

Chicago Edmund W. Cross American Hospital Monay Cross Richard E. Lloyd Skyhaven Lloyd

Ex-Congressman Dies in California Car Crash

Former Minnesota Congressman Conrad George Selvig, 75, died of a heart attack while driving near Santa Monica. He served in the Ninth District from 1927 to 1933, and funeral services were pending Tuesday.

Santa Monica Calif Minnesota Conrad George Selvig Selvig Ninth

Last Rites Held for Mrs Ethel Burns at Becker Memorial

Funeral services for 63 year old Mrs Ethel Burns of 1323 Monroe were held at 9 am in Becker Memorial chapel with Father Westeram of Blessed Sacrament church officiating. Burial followed in Highland cemetery. Bearers were Michael Whaley Albert A Williams Howard Garrison and Farrell Copelin.

Ethel Burns Monroe Becker Memorial Chapel Father Westeram Blessed Sacrament Church Highland Cemetery Michael Whaley Albert A. Williams Howard Garrison Farrell Copelin

Burglary Suspect Confined To Jail

Clarence W. Wilson of Lawton was committed to county jail on $1000 bond awaiting a preliminary hearing Friday on second degree burglary after pleading innocent in City Court before Judge John P Fuller ton. He is charged in the Saturday theft of an electric iron from Mrs. Stanley Wright's home at 19 F. In the same court Otis Russell McAlister of No. 1 Lee paid $13 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to following too closely.

Clarence W. Wilson Lawton John P.fullerton Wilson Stanley Wright Fullerton Otis Russell McAlister Lee

Ex Army Official Given Dual Post In Europe

Washington reports Secretary of Defense Wilson appoints former Under Secretary Tracy Voorhees to a dual role in Europe. The New York lawyer, who resigned in 1950, will oversee military procurement arrangements there and serve as defense adviser to the U S permanent representative on the North Atlantic Council, Ambassador John C.

Washington Wilson Tracy Voorhees Europe New York Pentagon U. S North Atlantic Council John C

Water bodies cover 115000 acres in New Hampshire

The region contains a range of waters from numerous small ponds to Lake Winnipesaukee, a major lake spanning 22 miles in length and eight miles in width.

New Hampshire Winnepesaukee

Army Orders Move General and Field Officers Worldwide

Department of Army issues transfers and assignments for Brig Gen Oliver W. Hughes to Chicago Brig Gen John H. Stokes Jr to Kearny Shipyard Brig Gen Louis T. Heath to Swarthmore Pa Brig Gen William L. Kay from Ft Lee to QM Sch Maj Gen Robert S. Beightler retires and numerous lieutenants and captains move among Ft Bliss Fort Sill Fort Hood and other posts in Europe Far East and USA Europe assignments include 2d Lt James M. Chase Washington DC 2d Lt Falcon H Guthrie Hanford 2d Lt Richard B Haskell Philadelphia Capt Clayton W Jewell Ft Lewis 1st Lt George D Landsman Ft Meade and others.

Department of Army Oliver W. Hughes USA Europe Chicago John H. Stokes Jr Naples Kearny Shipyatd Louis T. Heath Far East Swarthmore William L. Kay Ft Lee QM Sch Robert S. Beightler Richard H. Colby Ft Ord Ft Sill John E. Durst Arty Ft Bliss AAA GM Cen William J. Fox Glen R. Greenwood Ralph D. Irvin Inf Benning Ara G. Lindley Joseph J. Matthews Jr Kenneth D. Parks Ind Ft Hood Sill William J. Pegg Paul A. Roberts Donald J. Stelma Harry J. Taylor Jr

Elderly Koreans Choose To Die On Cho Island

On Cho Island North Korea evacuees remained. Eight elderly Koreans told U S Marine Maj Charles Schultz they preferred to stay as UN forces left under armistice terms. Food and medicine were left for their survival until North Koreans occupy the isle. The Cho evacuation marked a wider move moving 52 100 people from west coast islands to Communist control.

Paengnyong Island North Korea Cho Island U. S Charles Schultz Maj Schultz Cho West Coast

Tavern in Leadville Fails Name as License Is Suspended

LEADVILLE Colo Aug 4 The Gotta de Auega Tavern must live up to its name for a year as officials suspend its liquor license for illegal Sunday sales The tavern name reportedly means drop of water according to the owner

Leadville Colo

McAlester Voters Cast Bond Ballots

McAlester citizens vote on a $1 million bond issue to modernize the water system. The plan funds new distribution mains and a 20 inch main from Lake Palawanda pumping station to city storage tanks.

Mcalester Okla Lake Palawanda

Fall From Horse Takes Girl's Life

Minyon Paulene Norton a 17 year old girl daughter of Mr and Mrs T Norton of Randlett died in a Oklahoma City hospital at midnight from a head injury after a fall from a horse Sunday She fell while riding with a group at the Baptist Assembly at Falls Creek near Devis Oklahoma City local hospital confirms death from riding accident in Falls Creek area

Oklahoma City Minyon Paulene Norton

Fleming To Speak At Hobart Farm Bureau Rally

Roger Fleming secretary treasurer of the American Farm Bureau Federation Washington will be the principal speaker tomorrow night in a Hobart area farm bureau rally at the baseball park. He will discuss general farm problems and invites western Oklahoma and northern Texas bureau members to attend.

Hobart Okla Roger Fleming American Farm Bureau Federation Washington Farm Bureau Oklahoma Texas

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