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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1953

Page

7

Platte River Accident Feeds Eisenhower's Cold Drink Plan

At the Summer White House near Pine Colorado President Eisenhower, while fishing, had six cans of tomato juice dumped into the Platte River by Col. Robert L. Schulz. The cans lay in the stream about half an hour before being retrieved. The president remained remarkably non profane amid the momentary mishap and joked about the fishing.

Dnever White House Pine Colo Col Robert L. Schulz Platte River

Sherman Adams Makes Radio Debut From Denver

Assistant to the President Sherman Adams, famed as a powerful and shy figure in Washington, will make his radio debut Monday night on Mutual's Reporters Roundup from Denver.

Sherman Adams Washington Denver Mutual

Hope to cohost golf event with President at Cherry Hills

Bob Hope may team with the President again in a golf tournament at Cherry Hills Country Club where Eisenhower has been playing nearly every day. The pairing would renew a celebrated friendship on the links as the event looms.

Bob Hope Hope Cherry Hills Country Club Eisenhower

Reporters Get Passes From Eisenhower Amid Vacation Slowdown

In Washington the president and a small press corps share two prized souvenirs. Reporters receive a pass to Ethel Merman and Denver Symphony at Red Rocks and a two week guest membership at Cherry Hills Country Club. The card bears the line at the top: At the request of President Eisenhower, Cherry Hills Country Club is pleased to extend to the reporter the privileges of the club for a period of two weeks ending on.

Washington Eisenhower Ethel Merman Denver Symphony Orchestra Red Rocks Theater Cherry Hills Country Club

Prominent West Coast figure hounds White House with advice

A highly influential private citizen writes the President daily with guidance for governing. Most letters are filed away as the White House faces a flood of requests for speaking engagements barbecues and fishing trips, prompting Colorado Governor Dan Thornton to urge a vacation for the President to rest.

White House Dan Thornton

President ties his own flies during fishing

The president refuses to let others rig his line and instead ties his own flies. He sometimes works out downstream combinations using a spinner and a brightly colored fly to attract fish, showing hands on skill with angling gear.

Dad’s Shootout at Teen Party Sparks Police Probe

In San Diego a father, Winston A Blizzard, 57, claimed he shot a boy, Ralph Harold Stonebreaker, 19, trod as intruder at a private party after fearing his 15 year old daughter was among hop heads. Blizzard faces assault with a deadly weapon charges. no narcotics found.

San Diego Calif Winston A. Blizzard Ralph Harold Stonebreaker

Cultist In Critical Condition After Rattler Bite

Earl Eugene Canada, 27, was bitten on the wrist during a snake handling service in Greenville. Police removed him from his home an hour and a half after the bite as a crowd of about 50 cult followers prayed. He remained in critical condition as the crowd continued prayer at the services site.

Greenville S. C Earl Eugene Canada Canada

Summer Christmas Staged As Prelude

In Richmond Virginia a block of Broad Street has Christmas lights trees and figures in August. Local merchants and ornament makers organized the out of season display to preview their wares before December.

Richmond Santa Claus Broad Street Santa

Huston Finds Movie Money Is Plentiful

Hollywood interview with John Huston during his town visit notes that money is easy to find after hits African Queen and Moulin Rouge. He discusses staying abroad, liking on location production, tax deals, and his take on Red Badge of Courage and war films.

Bob Thomas Hollywood John Huston John Walter Huston John Dierkes Huston Red Badge of Courage Europe St. Jean de Luz France Spain Atlantic Alan Ladd Korea Italy

Threw Teeth at Him in Glasgow Music Hall

Alexander Brown aged 44 was fined five pounds for throwing his false teeth at an attendant who attempted to remove him from a music hall balcony for shouting and swearing. The incident occurred in Glasgow on August 17.

Glasgow Scotland Alexander Brown

Prince in Sweden on European tour

Crown prince of Japan Akihito arrived in Stockholm after a flight from Oslo, continuing his European tour and meeting with local officials during a brief stop in Sweden.

Prince Sweden Stockholm Japan Akihito Oslo

Moscow's Peace Talk Seat Seems Set at United Nations

At the U N General Assembly Russia appears assured of a seat at the Korean political conference if its satellites North Korea and Communist China want it there. India’s chances fade as diplomats predict a Western backed resolution on Soviet participation. Lodge said the United States would block India’s inclusion as inconsistent with the armistice terms. Britain and Australia favor a formula to patch US UK splits, but India’s status remains doubtful. Sixteen U N allies plus South Korea are invited to the conference with time and place to be arranged by the United States after consulting both sides.

United Nations N. Y.P Russia North Korea China India U. N. General Assembly Australia New Zealand United States Britain U. S Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Lodge Korea V. K. Krishna Menon Soviet Union U.N Col Ben Limb South Korea

Infant Born As Crash Kills Mother

A 21 year old woman from Barberton died after a two car collision in Akron area. She had given birth to a girl shortly before her death and the infant was reported in good condition. The father, James aged 21, was admitted with shock and lacerations.

Akron Ohio Catherine Heffelfinger Barberton Canton Mercy Hospital James

Hurricane Barbara Claims Second Victim in Norfolk

Norfolk officials report a second fatality from Hurricane Barbara as the storm moved past the coast. Joe Lane, 55, died after contact with a downed power line while picking up a wire near his garbage route on his first day with the Princess Anne County sanitation department. Earlier, Talbot Duffy Barrow, 42, a Norfolk county officer, was killed when he touched a high-tension wire responding to an emergency.

Norfolk Virginia Joe Lane Lane Princess Anne County Talbot Duffy Barrow Norfolk County

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