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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1953

Page

3

Reds Propose All German Unification Amid East West Rift

Moscow urged immediate creation of an all German government and a peace conference within six months while offering to halt reparations and cap occupation costs. The note seeks to influence September elections, push East German prestige, and press Adenauer on a unified German elections framework.

Washington Russia Germany Adenauer Bonn Moscow Europe Moscow Radio United States Britain France Kremlin Free German Trade Union Federation East Germany West Germany ADN Paris

3 D Reaching End Of Life Experts Over 3 D Reaching End Of Life

Hollywood critics say the 3-D fad is fading after a burst of hype. Studios shift to wide screen cinemascope or other formats as audiences tire of glasses and gimmicks. Only a few films remain in 3-D productions as experts question its artistic value.

Aline Mosby Hollywood Warner Studio House of Wax RKO Warner Universal-International MGM Fox

Freed Foxes Find Mountain Health in Colorado

In BLACK HAWK Colorado reports say silver foxes released a year ago by fur farmer Arthur Crow have thrived in Golden Gate Canyon area north of town. Crow said he was offered $5 per fox and it cost $22 to raise each, and tourists report sightings of the rehomed predators racing through the mountains.

Black Hawk Colo Golden Gate Canyon Arthur Crow

Explosion Traps Firemen at Brooklyn Navy Yard

A wall collapse at the Brooklyn Navy Yard after an explosion killed two firemen Francis Conklin and Frank Licotta and injured nine others including the duty officer. Cmdr George Greer summoned the crew to inspect faulty wiring. his family escaped serious harm. The blast, likely from a gas leak in a water heater, buried a first floor room and required a crane to remove the debris. Victims were taken to Brooklyn Hospital with noncritical injuries reported.

New York Brooklyn Navy Yard Navy Yard Francis Conklin Frank Licotta George Greer George Jr Greers Brooklyn Hospital

Denver Residents Face Rough Year

Denver police data show 7,295 crimes in the first six months of the year. Dominic A. Sarlengo, physics teacher at East High School, estimates one in 27 residents will have some crime committed against them this year.

Denver Dominic A. Sarlengo East High School Herbert Forsyth

Lottery Salesman Loses To Police

ASHEVILLE N C Charged at noon with unlawful possession of baseball lottery tickets 65 year old John Henry Williams returned to the police station eight hours later He told the desk officer I want to see about gettin my tickets back What for asked the policeman Williams said I think I had a winner After a minute the officer told him the arresting officer had the tickets and it was doubtful if he could let Williams have them back

Asheville N. C John Henry Williams Williams

Rhee Sees United States to Press For Korea Unity

South Korea's President Syngman Rhee says the United States will resume fighting to achieve a unified Korea if peace talks fail. He warned that without a deal the Communists could exploit the conference to gain control and criticized U S and allied media for supporting the Reds.

Washington Syngman Rhee South Korea United States U. S. News and World Report Walter S. Robertson Robertson Eisenhower Rhee NBC Korea U. S North Republic of Korea America

London Press Demands Full Churchill Health Statement

The Daily Mirror calls for an official full statement on Prime Minister Churchill’s condition. It cites Stewart Alsop’s June stroke claim and French reports, saying doctors ordered rest starting June 27 for at least a month while the illness’s exact nature remains undisclosed.

London Daily Mirror Churchill Stewart Alsop

Brooklyn grandfather postpones Lake Erie swim for marathon training

William Sadle a 53 year old Brooklyn N Y grandfather postponed a third attempt to swim Lake Erie Sunday to start training for the Canadian National Exhibition's 10 mile $10,000 water marathon.

Toronto William Sadle Brooklyn N. Y Lake Erie Canadian National Exhibition

Oklahoma Authors To Film Musical

New York reports the authors of Oklahoma! will film their musical in a new wide screen process after viewing a movie technique from Michael Todd and Dr Brian O'Brien. Rodgers and Hammerstein approved the project following demonstrations.

New York Richard Rodgers Oscar Hammerstein Michael Todd Brian O’brien American Optical Company

New York City Gross Funded Debt Hits Record High

New York City's gross funded debt rose to 3,412,752,649 as of July 1, Comptroller Lazarus Joseph announced yesterday. The increase over May 1, 1962 amounts to 59,875,587, marking an all time high for the city’s debt.

New York New York City Lazarus Joseph

Yesteryear items from The Constitution era

Lawton high temperatures averaged 103 degrees for 30 days. A city mother died pushing a baby buggy on a downtown street. All county schools closed due to polio threat. Lions Club urges establishment of a city garbage department. Five bandits repulsed in a Fletcher bank attempted robbery. Mrs. Myrtle Thompson elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Comanche County votes on reduced ad valorem tax rate in a three-measure state election. Campaign opens to enroll employers under NRA code. 30 Years Ago 40 and 8 chapter to be installed. Rotarians defeated local Electric baseball team 10 to 1 at the fairgrounds. Rumors of Cameron College presidency changes quieted as J. G. March remains.

Lawton Lions Club Fletcher Bank Myrtle Thompson American Legion Auxiliary Comanche County Fairgrounds Cameron College J. G. March

Worry of FALSE TEETH Slipping or Irritating?

Don’t be embarrassed by loose false teeth slipping crepes or wobblin when you eat talk or laugh. Just sprinkle FASTEETH on your plates for added comfort and security by holding plates more firmly with no gummy taste. Get FASTEETH at any drug store.

Escapees Slay Island Head in Cook Islands

C H W Larsen New Zealand resident commissioner of Niue in the Cook Islands was slain in his sleep by three escaped prisoners. His wife was badly injured. The Larsen family slept in separate rooms. the children were unharmed. Practically the entire 4500 population joined a hunt for the criminals. All three attackers were Niue natives. The island lies 2400 miles south of Hawaii and is a New Zealand dependency.

Wellington New Zealand C. H. W. Larsen Niue Cook Islands Larsens Hawaii

Typhoon Nina Slows While Lashing Chekiang Coast

Typhoon Nina battered the Chekiang coast of Communist China on Monday but Red Peiping radio said the storm was weakening. Tokyo dispatch notes ongoing danger and adjusted forecasts as the system loses intensity.

Tokyo Chekiang Communist China Red Peiping

Lydia Pinkham's Remedies Advertise Menstrual Relief

An advertised drug claims Lydia Pinkham's Compound and Tablets ease cramps and distress before and during menstruation with high success. It promotes modern tablets with iron and Pinkham tablets marketed for hot flashes and uterine discomfort, urging women to buy a bottle to feel better.

Lydia Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

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