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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1954

Page

3

Goa readiness as India threatens invasion in August

Portuguese Goa braces for possible invasion as India-backed moves spark a holy war narrative. Gov Gen Guedes marshals troops while observers from six nations monitor, and Goan Christians form a substantial support base. The saga frames a struggle over Goa’s sovereignty and religious heritage.

Nova Goa India Goa Portugal Paulo Bernard Guedes Indian Subcontinent Indian Republic St. Francis Xavier New Delhi Nehru Subcontinent Southeast Asia Francis St. Francis Guedes

Drouth Triggers Opium Sale by Kansas Farmer

U S narcotics agents say a one armed Kansas farmer Lawrence H Bowman 41 tried to sell opium after drought ruined his 160 acre pasture He was arrested with a pound of opium valued at 60000 in Burlington accomplice Elwyn Earl Slane 34 held with 30 grains Both men face federal court hearing Friday Bowman a former Marine lost his right arm in a threshing accident Agents say the pair had no prior narcotics record and neither is an addict

Kansas City U. S Kansas Lawrence H. Bowman Bowman Burlington Kan Elwyn Earl Slane Slane

Hoover 80th birthday rally signals GOP campaign push

Former President Hoover says he is glad to help the GOP campaign before the November elections. He toured West Branch and Cedar Rapids Iowa, dedicating schools and denouncing Democratic policies. He remains active, delivering vigorous remarks and drawing large crowds.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Hoover West Branch Mason City New York Iowa City

Rogue's Gallery catches Florida bank robber figure

George Patrick McKinney, 27, alias Wade Patrick Johnson, arrested in Jacksonville after a Floral Park Franklin National Bank robbery of about 190000. A posted fugitive photo led to identification in Arlington Florida via fingerprints. McKinney faced temporary 200000 bond. a hearing will gather witnesses from New York.

Jacksonville Fila George Patrick McKinney Floral Park N.Y Edward J. Powers FBI Florida McKinney Duval Medical Center Wade Patrick Johnson California Arlington Fla Johnson Burgary Powers Franklin National Bank U.S T. V. Caselin New York

Woman Drags Car Into Police Station Collision

A Hickory woman, Ruth B. Smith, was charged with reckless driving after her car struck the Charlotte police headquarters. She told officers her foot slipped from the brake to the accelerator as she turned a corner and was not hurt.

Charlotte N.C Ruth B. Smith Hickory

Capehart Foresees FHA Indictments Nationwide

Indiana Senator Capehart predicts many prosecutions across the United States as investigations into federal housing program irregularities move toward grand juries. He said cases could break one by one over the next six months and hinted at possible ground for prosecution beyond tax evasion.

Cle Ent Re Banking Committee United States Capehart Oefe— Ee Justice Department

Prairie Fire Halts Near Pasture Land and Cemetery

A prairie fire burned about 80 acres of pasture and threatened a cemetery before being halted 60 feet from the blaze's main path. Firefighters stopped the spread along a timber strip isolating a Negro residential area after several hours of effort.

Gas Explosion Fatal To Tulsa Woman

Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mrs. Mary Lathimen, 08, died from burns after a gas leak in a basement caused a fire. The blast damaged the home, with estimated losses around $5,000.

Tulsa Okla Mary Lathimen

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