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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1954

Page

3

Hungary Bishop Says Church Must Be Free

Hungarian Bishop John Peter told World Christian leaders that churches must not bow to any government and should act as free instruments of God. He spoke at the World Council of Churches assembly in Evanston, noting gradual church self support amid improved conditions under the Hungarian regime.

Evanston Hungary John Peter World Christian Global Assembly World Council of Churches Peter State Department World Presbyterian Princeton N.J World Council Secret Police Charles P. Taft Cincinnati God America

Army Uniform Robber Hits Oklahoma Tire Store

Police search for a Khaki clad gunman who stole about 350 dollars from the Oklahoma Tire and Supply Store on NW 23rd Street after forcing cashier Ruby Bicknell to surrender the cash. The suspect wore an army uniform with torn sergeant stripes and fled through the rear door.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Tire & Supply NW 23Rd St Ruby Bicknell

Dr Sheppard Back At Practice As Grand Jury Opens

Dr Samuel H Sheppard 30 returns to hospital work at Bay View Hospital while police protest his day old freedom. A Cleveland grand jury enters its second day of testimony on the first degree murder case over his wife Marilyn Sheppard’s death.

Cleveland Samuel H. Sheppard Grand Sheppard Common Pleas William E. Thomas Marilyn Bay View Hospital Thomas Frank T. Cullitan James E. McArthur Bay Village McArthur

Foreign Film Stars Really Get Pampered

Mexico’s Maria Felix and Italy’s Anna Magnani receive the most lavish star treatment, says Pedro Armendariz. He notes Hollywood divas pale next to foreign actresses who command huge sums per picture and elicit genuine temperament in on and off set.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Pedro Armendariz Mexico United States France Italy Spain Paris Rome Egypt Maria Felix Anna Magnani Miss Felix Miss.Felix Armendariz Miss Magnani Jennifer Jones Susie Hayward

President's Staff Establish Colorado Office at Lowry

Eisenhower plane arrived at Lowry Air Force Base with nine White House staff and 26 crates of supplies. The staff began setting up offices for the Colorado visit as Congress completes its duties. The President and Mrs. Eisenhower are expected to join soon.

Denver Eisenhower Ted Columbine Lowry Air Force Base White House Lowry Colorado Congress

Pilot Union Leader Fears For Family Amid Threats

James Jewell Tulsa council chairman of the Air Line Pilots Association says he may move his family out of Tulsa due to anonymous threats linked to the strike against American Airlines. He reports indirect threats via phone calls and has asked for police protection, which was denied.

Akton Tulsa James Jewell Tulsa Council Air Line Pilots Association American Airlines Jewell

Red Radishes Become Surprise for Filipinos Seed Aid Story

In Manila seeds from the United States seed aid program Seeds for Democracy have surprised farmers. White ipina radishes replaced red varieties after planting, while over three million seed packages distributed since 1950 introduced vegetables from beans to watermelons. Contributions come from Girl Scouts 4H clubs and several seed companies across the U.S.

Manila Philippines United States Seeds For Democracy Committee For Free Asia Dolres L. Benavides Girl Scouts National Council of State Garden Clubs Inc Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs Junior Chamber of Commerce of Omaha Neb The Buffalo Evening News Charles H. Lilly Co Seattle Wash Portland Seed Co Portland Ore Simpson Nursery Co Monticello Fla F. Lagomarsino Sons Sacramento Calif Devaughn Seed Co Omaha, Neb

Big Pasture Fair Plans Completed in Grandfield

Grandfield schedules a September fair with a grand parade led by Southwestern Oklahoma riding clubs and the Grandfield Bearcats band. A large horse show, round up barbeque, and numerous merchant and farm exhibits are planned for the opening weekend September 2 with judging results announced later.

Willliam E. Brown Grandfield Lloyd McDaniel Eagulicteanad Oklahoma Grandfield High School Bearcat Band Neal Baker Freda Tillman County Alton Morton Farm Women’s Clubs Brown

Wickersham Stands By Washita River Basin Bill Fight

Oklahoma Democrat Wickersham says he has not given up on advancing a Senate bill to authorize the Washita River basin reclamation project. The plan would fund Foss and Cobb Creek reservoirs to supply water to over a dozen communities and support irrigation and flood control. An attempt to bring the measure to the House floor under unanimous consent failed amid objections.

Wickersham Okla House Senate Washita River Foss Cobb Creek

Illinois Cops Directed to Issue Parking Tickets

Lincoln city council orders police to issue parking tickets to train personnel and enforce rules around commuter areas. Officials urge consistency in ticketing and emphasize traffic safety near rail facilities.

Illinois Lincoln

Unattended Electric Line Trains Through City Center

Trains of the electric line pass through the center of the city with crew members parking near the Illi nois Terminal Railroad. The trains are left unattended on Main street as operations continue.

Illinois Terminal Railroad

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