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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1954

Page

4

Debating the Record of the 83rd Congress

Democrats and Republicans begin arguing the 83rd Congress achievements as a backlog of unfinished business grows. Senate and House leaders clash over records with McCormack accusing the GOP of giving away to special interests while Allen touts end of Korean fighting control cuts and tax relief. The July adjournment date looms as a Senate issue.

Washington Democrats Republi Senate House Senate Gop John W. McCormack Mass Leo Allen R-Il House Rules Committee McCormack Allen Eisenhower Congress

Folklore and Music Groups Meet in Sao Paulo International Conference

In Sao Paulo Brazil delegates from 24 nations will attend the seventh International Conference of Folk Music Aug 16 as part of the citys fourth centennial celebrations. The program includes demonstrations of baiao huaino conga frevo sam ba square dance and morris dance alongside study sessions on folklore education and preservation.

Sao Paulo Brazil Canes of Gutece Angola Africa South America Ralph S The

State Road Death Toll Rises To 316

United Press reports two fatal weekend crashes boost Oklahoma road toll to 316 for the year. Lucien in Noble county lost control, car hit embankment. passengers Charles Way and Alvin Easterly in Covington were hospitalized in critical condition. Six week old Paul Mikle Wells died when brakes failed in Sulphur driven by his aunt Mildred Wells.

United Press Lucien Okla Oklahoma Harold Mack Noble County Highway Patrol Charles Way Alvin Easterly Covington Enidos Hospital Paul Mikle Wells Gene Wells Mildred Wells

Corporations gain from tax changes but individuals benefit more

The new tax revision law, though marketed as a boon to corporations, will cut taxes for about 10 million individuals next spring due to accelerated depreciation on new equipment or buildings. It also reduces taxes for roughly 600,000 corporations, with rules on depreciation methods including declining balance and sum of the years digits, affecting timing of deductions and total tax burdens.

Washington

Bust Unveiling for Last Union Veteran Albert Woolson

Albert Woolson, 107, the last Union Army Civil War veteran, will receive a bust in Duluth as the Union Veterans of the Civil War and its auxiliary present the gift to the city. Mayor Joanson will accept. The event coincides with the groups opening their national conventions led by Gen. U S Grant III and delegates from across the country.

Duluth Minn Albert Woolson Helen Newbright Dayton Ohio George D. Joanson U.S. Grant III Washington The Sons of the Union Veterans Albert C. Lamberg Trenton N.J Mildred Webster Springvale Presi

West Germany Expands Diplomatic Corps and Missions

West Germany accelerates its drive to sovereignty by growing its foreign ministry and diplomatic service. By next year it aims for 170 missions, up from 68 relations and 133 missions abroad, with new posts mainly in Western states and potential future missions behind the Iron Curtain. The new foreign ministry in Bonn, costing 14 million marks, covers 12 000 square yards and includes a glass-roofed Rhine view restaurant. The service holds 874 diplomatic or consular officials, with 28 percent from the old ministry, as non-career appointees take key posts in Washington, London, and Paris.

Bonn Rhine West Germany Koblenzer Strasse Wilhelmstrasse Berlin Foreign Service Foreign Ministry Konrad Adenauer Walter Hallstein Washington London Paris

Massive Nepalese Rally Targets U S In Kathmandu

About 5 000 Nepalese joined a Communist led demonstration against the United States in Katmandu last night. Protesters burned effigies of Secretary Dulles and accused Washington of imperialist acts and attempting to bribe Nepal to use it as a base against Red China. Police surrounded the U S Information Agency library. Nepal and the United States had signed a technical assistance pact the previous month.

Katamandu Nepal Dulles U.S. Information Agency

Police Hunt Seeing-Eye Dog Poisoner

Deputies chase tips in Minneapolis in a case where strychnine poisoned eight seeing-eye dogs trained to guide the blind. Master Eye Foundation director John L. Sinykin says seven of fifteen ill dogs may not survive. Sir Lancelot, a national champion, was among the dead or injured. The foundation, a nonprofit training German shepherds for guiding the visually impaired, received broad messages of support.

Minneapolis Eric W. Stephens John L. Sinykin Master Eye Foundation of America Sinykin Sir Lancelot

Nine Mormon Boys Trek 70 Miles Across Superstition Mountains

Nine boys aged 14 to 18 completed a 70 mile trek across the Superstition Mountains near Mesa Arizona. They followed the pioneer trail used by their Mormon grandparents from Utah in the late 1880s. The group endured harsh conditions killing rattlesnakes and living off wild meat and desert plants.

Mesa Ariz Here Utah

Actor-Writer Plans Teen Bride as He Marries Daughter

Los Angeles reports 42 year old actor writer to wed 19 year old Nancy Lee Lister daughter of Monica Calif harbor master. Barclay previously divorced by Dorothy Barclay 39 who claimed he valued his boat White Cloud over family and gave up house wife and children. He kept the 60 foot boat while she received 15 percent of income about 50 thousand dollars yearly.

Los Angeles Monica Calif Barclay Nancy Lee Lister Dorothy Barclay

Soil tests decide lime and fertilizer timing before alfalfa seeding

Soil testing determines whether lime and fertilizers should be applied before seeding alfalfa.

Science claims nonsurgical shrinking of piles breakthrough

Report claims a noninvasive method reduces pile symptoms without surgery. Experts cited note potential tissue healing processes and improved comfort, though details and safety data remain sparse. Further clinical trials are expected to validate efficacy and longterm outcomes.

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Dr Caldwell’s Digestive Aid Advertises Relief

An advertisement offers Dr Caldwell's remedy for stomach cramps and disrupted bowel function with claimed relief at apt dosages. It promises money back if unsatisfied and instructs mailing a bottle to Box 280 New York NY.

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