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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1953

Page

5

Texans Welcome Aid Still Pray For Rains

Del Rio Texas ranchers say drought relief helps but they seek rain. Government offers livestock loans at 5 percent and three-year terms and cut rate cattle feed. About twenty loans issued in Del Rio area since July 30. Officials note relief but emphasize ongoing need for general rain.

del Rio Tex Texas Tommy Tatum Noel C. Fry Val Verd County Big Spring Texas Panhandle West Texas Eigible Louis P. Merrill

Durkin Defends Ike Era Labor Policy Clash

Secretary of Labor Durkin rebutted charges from Peter Schoemann acting AFL Plumbers leader who called the administration a pattern of plunder Schoemann claimed attacks on organized labor gains public power housing and social security Durkin cited Eisenhower backed plans to expand social security and modify Taft Hartley law slated for next year congressional action

Washington Durkin Eisenhower AFL Plumbers Union Peter T. Schoemann Plumbers Congressional

ROK Envoy Blames Reds For Brutality

South Korea's ambassador to the United States, You Chan Yang, said North Korean troops carried out brutality but should not be charged to Koreans. He called the troops "savages" and claimed they were indoctrinated communists sent by their "Kremlin masters" to Korea after forced recruitment.

Washington United States You Chan Yang Siberia Korea Kremlin

Altus merchants plan four reindeer for Christmas parade

Altus Oklahoma merchants announce the annual Christmas parade will feature Santa Claus imported in four live reindeer. The event aims to bring festive spectacle to the city this year with the unusual animal procession.

Altus Okla Santa Claus

Elk scent glands located between hind feet hooves

The article notes that elk scent glands are found between the hind feet hooves, detailing their placement on the animal.

Refusal To Free POWs Violates Truce And Geneva Rules

U S officials say Communist refusal to repatriate POWs convicted of crimes would violate the Korean truce and the Geneva convention. Secretary Dulles demands prompt return of every UN prisoner held by the Reds, with reciprocity if not. Legal aides study international aspects, noting the truce lacks a clause allowing retention of criminals beyond sentence, risking a breach of pact.

Washington U. S Dulles United Nations Korea U. N

Plane Hits Truck at Mexico City Airfield

A DC2 passenger plane struck a parked cargo truck during takeoff at the Mexico City airfield. The truck aimed into the aircraft as it moved, ripping off a wing. no injuries occurred. The truck driver was arrested after claiming the motor was started while the vehicle was in gear on the runway.

Mexico City

How Democrats Saved Ike From His Own Party

The Democratic Digest asserts President Eisenhower has received vital help from Democrats and could not succeed without it. It notes he sometimes appears to oppose his own party while seeking Old Guard approval, and highlights its September issue in a new pocket size format.

Washington Democratic Digest Eisenhower Ike Old Guard

Conscience Convict To Gain Freedom

Jefferson City Missouri George Austin a convict who surrendered after nearly 34 years as a fugitive will be released on parole Friday He returned to Missouri's penitentiary last May 27 to complete his term and seek reform The 59 year old itinerant photographer was jailed for armed robbery and now ends his long estrangement from the law

Jefferson City George Austin Missouri

Heads for Home as Stevens Leaves Korea

Secretary of the Army Stevens departed Munsan Korea for the United States after visiting August 4 with Secretary of State Dulles. He met with South Korean President Syngman Rhee and participated in talks that produced a mutual defense treaty between the United States and South Korea.

Munsan Korea Stevens United States Dulles Syngman Rhee

Bradley Logs 140000 Miles In Four Years Of Duty

General Omar N. Bradley, 60, relinquishes the Joint Chiefs chairmanship after four years of global duties. He logged 140000 miles and 272 White House visits, with 87 NATO and top-level meetings. Adm. Arthur Radford becomes JCS chairman as Ridgway and Twining assume Army and Air Force posts.

Washington Omar N._ Bradley U. S White House Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Bulova Research and Development Laboratories, Inc Adm Arthur W. Radford JCS Defense Department North Atlantic NATO Wake Island Truman Douglas MacArthur Korea Eisenhower State of Joint Chiefs Matthew B. Ridgway J. Lawton Collins Army Nathan F. Twining Air Force Hoyt Vandenberg

Navy change as Carney becomes Chief of Naval Operations

Admiral Robert B. Carney will assume the post of Chief of Naval Operations on Monday, succeeding Admiral William Fechteler in a formal transfer of duties. The change marks a new era in United States Navy leadership and policy direction.

Navy Adm Robert B. Carney Naval Operations William Fechteler

Actress Cancels Suit For Assault

Los Angeles Actress Anne Sterlin has dropped her $7 840 damage suit against oil man Bob Calhoun citing an impending singing tour and desire to avoid a prolonged trial. The case concerned an alleged assault and the severed legal action was announced today.

Los Angeles Anne Sterlin Bob Calhoun

Womanaccused Calhoun of cane beating after party

A 27 year old blonde woman charged Calhoun with assault saying he cane whipped her after a party at his home on March 24 1952. She sought damages for nervous shock and injuries. Calhoun denied the accusation and authorities took no action.

Calhoun

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