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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1954
Page
3
Washington reports that the new tax revision act passed by Congress expands deductions for 1954 returns due April 15. It details deductions for installment purchases charity donations transportation costs at work and employer-provided meals or lodging with changes including a 6 percent automatic deduction on average interest for installment purchases.
Washington column notes a Library of Congress display of an 18th century Japanese painting by Chokosai Ejisui showing a beauty in Yoshiwara beauty contest. The piece leads into editorials on Congress staff changes, tax law updates, and travel warnings, with examples of revised deductions for charitable giving, transportation, meals, and lodging.
A Texas man William A. Northington 33 Egypt Tex was ruled insane in Superior court after two psychiatrists testified he was insane. He sprayed a tavern with bullets following an argument, wounding a bartender and another man on July 23. He was wounded by his own bullet before disarmament and committed to Central State Hospital for the Insane.
Fort Worth man Joe C. Brashears of Carswell Air Force Base says two hitchhikers robbed him of 73 dollars and his pickup at knife point after a lift from Gainesville Texas. He was forced to drive three miles south of Moore on U S 77 and released about 3 30 a m as the robbers headed north. Moore lies nine miles south of Oklahoma City.
Beverly Hills California Edward G Robinson Jr 21 son of the actor must stand Superior Court trial on charges of holding up two taxi drivers Arraignment set for Aug 30 He posted 10000 bail July 20 cab driver Michael J Piascik testified he was robbed June 25 and hit on the head by the passenger Harry Cherneck identified the actor's son as the gunman who demanded money Cherneck said he surrendered 11 Young Robinson pleads not guilty Parents attended yesterday proceedings
Kiwanis district convention is set for Dallas October 3 to 5 with a Thursday luncheon at the town Kiwanis club. Olan Conner announced tentative plans as district officers will be elected at the parley. Sgt Ferrante and musicians entertained Kiwanis members while Jess G Anderson led as program chairman.
In Quebec the inquest into the death of Emilie Dionne was reopened by official order to proceed as a formality. The 20 year old, who died after an epileptic seizure at a Montreal hostel, supposedly suffocated beneath pillows or bedclothes. Dr Rosario Fontaine cited possible lung failure after multiple seizures.
President Syngman Rhee returned to Seoul after a 20 day U S visit to urge renewed effort in Korea. He praised the hearty welcome and sympathy shown by American officials, congressmen and people, saying they were far beyond his expectations.
Harlingen Texas congressman reports a border patrolman will be discharged and another disciplined for brutality toward Mexican aliens during Operation Wetback in the lower Rio Grande Valley. Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. says Immigra tion Commissioner Swing promised swift action and cited two cases previously presented. Patrol officials declined to comment on the letter.
The Texas state capitol complex comprises over 400 rooms and 18 acres of floor space. The expansive facility highlights the state’s architectural scale and governmental reach as historians note its enduring function and design significance.
A new healing substance named Bio-Dyne is claimed to shrink piles and stop pain and bleeding without surgery. Sufferers say piles have ceased to be a problem. Bio-Dyne, widely used for tissue healing, is now in a hemorrhoid ointment called i ap eee H. At your cage. Seon
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