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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1953

Page

2

Hungarians Free Edgar Sanders After 3 Years

NICKELSDORF AUSTRIA August 18 British journalist note Edgar Sanders freed after more than three years in Hungarian jails on spy charges. Sanders pardoned by the Hungarian presidium and expelled to Vienna. Britain to lift embargo on trade with Hungary. Vicenzo Sciotto, Italian, also released. Vogeler case noted as parallel.

Nickelsdorf Austria Edgar Sanders Freedom Robert A. Vogeler Sanders Foreign Office Vienna Britain Hungary Vicenzo Sciotto Sciotto Foreign Ministry Presidium Istvan Dobi Winifred Standard Electric Co Vogeler

Accused Espionage Case Highlights Hearing

Lomax faced a claim of attempting to smuggle classified documents amid a “serious case of espionage” concern. Rothschild’s lawyers said a loyalty board cleared him of Communist charges, while a witness indicated he was barred from handling top secret material. Only Sillers testified, declining to answer on constitutional grounds.

Lomax McCarthy Rothschild Reds Sillers Rolla, Mo

North Korea Prisoners and Propaganda Claims

Radio broadcasts from North Korea and Peiping accuse the UN of delaying prisoner repatriation. Pyongyang proclaims an end to the war mobilization to portray South Korea’s Syngman Rhee as a war monger, while Peiping cites mass escapes by anti Communist prisoners last June.

Peiping Voice of Red China Pyonyang South Korea Syngman Rhee

Escape from the Red Camp Ends in Capture by Local Boy Mob

Two escapees fleeing across a hostile terrain near the Yalu encounter pig sties guard huts and a torrential rain stretch. Illness hits one companion with jaundice as they hide in a cowshed and cornfields before being recaptured by seven families and a mob of about 50 boys, then bound and returned to the Red camp.

Dean Yalu Red Camp

Nelsen Kerr and Wickersham to Speak at Rodeo Arena

Nelsen would open the program then depart for eastbound plane connections followed by Kerr and then Wickersham. Nelson began a whirlwind tour visiting Western Farmers Electrical Co-operative at Anadarko plant and North Fork Electric Co-Op at Sayre during the state trip.

Page One Nelsen Sen. Kerr Rep Wickersham East Nelson Western Farmers Electrical Co-operative Anadarko North Fork Electric Co-Op Sayre

Osages Ask FBI to Probe Twin Murders

Osage Agency asks the FBI to investigate the double slaying of Ted Bearskin and his wife Rose near a rural Osage County road. Sheriff Cass notes potential federal jurisdiction due to land rights but cites uncertainty if the killing occurred on restricted land. A bullet from each body was sent to Washington for lab analysis as investigators pursue a possible slim lead.

Pawhuska Okla Osage Indian Agency FBI Osage County Charles Cass Ted Bearskin Rose Cass Washington FBI Laboratory Russell Havens

Chamber party details plan mountain event and entertainment

A chamber party to feature tatoes baked beans relishes and trimmings will start at 6 30 p m with elaborate seating for women. The Gypsies from Oklahoma City will provide a musical and dancing program on a stage at the mountain site with lighting. Exalt English leads the program as Military Affairs finalizes plans after chamber board authorization.

Gypsies Oklahoma City Military Affairs Committee Chamber Board of Directors Buffalo Chambers Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Chamber Ben Ansley D. L. Wigington John Keathley Lawrence Banks Allen Bilbrey J. C. Kennedy Jack Carter R. V. Scott Milton Keating John Plaxco Hardy Suggs Bob Chandler I. G. Cole Clyde Shelton

Markets Mix of Produce and Livestock Reports from Oklahoma City

Chicago and Oklahoma City market briefs show butter and eggs steady with varied price levels, and futures-like notes on wheat and watermelons. Oklahoma City livestock receipts include cattle and calves with slow trade, hogs up to 26.50 and sheep at about 20 to 22.50, reflecting a mixed, cautious market tone.

Oklahoma City Broilers FOB Farm Muskogee Seminole Altus Vinita Poteau Shawnee Cordell Tulsa Blackwell Chickasha Ardmore Alva Lawton Laverne Candled Cordell Durant McAlester Enid el Reno Elk City Butterfat Fairview Frederick Guymon Hooker Hobart Vici Medford Hennessey Kingfisher Isabella Cleo Springs Rush Springs USDA

Oklahoma City union backs statewide phone strike

A union spokesman said operators, construction crews, maintenance staff, business officers and other non supervisory personnel will join a walkout in Oklahoma on a 714 cent hourly raise demand. Thirteen Oklahoma locals participate. long distance calls halt except supervisory emergencies. dial cities may face reduced local service during the strike.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Dial Dial System

Conference plan on Korean and Chinese participation

Vishinsky urged the current session to consider a question with vital interest to the Korean and Chinese people and insisted their participation is essential. The United States opposed the Russian demand, with Lodge Jr. saying North Korea and Chinese Communists would be contacted later to arrange conference time and place.

Vishinsky United States U. S Henry Cabot Lodge Jr North Korea

Sterling Resident's Trial Set August 27

Gerald Leggett, 20, Sterling, will be tried August 27 on a charge of disturbing the peace. Leggett was freed Monday after posting $100 bond. He reportedly assaulted Euall Bradshaw, Sterling, Saturday in a dispute over a traffic charge. Leggett recently paid a $25 fine in JP court on a reckless driving charge.

Gerald Leggett Sterling Leggett Justice of the Peace Marvin Cameron Euall Bradshaw

Three Comedies Selected For Civic Drama Festival Here

Three stage comedies have been chosen for Lawton s second Civic Drama Festival to be presented by professional actors from the Civic Drama Guild of New York. The event is co sponsored by the Lawton Junior Chamber of Commerce and its auxiliary. Plays include Mr Roberts Lo and Behold and Be Your Age. Seats will be available and festival dates will be announced soon.

Ree Mr. Robrts Lawton Civic Drama Guild of New York Bill Peters Jaycee Fred Larrance Jr Jaycee Jones Cameron College Mr. Roberts Civic Drama Guild Thomas Heggen Joshua Logan Pacific John Patrick Mary Orr Reginald Denham

Rainfall Report and Weather Outlook for Oklahoma

Rain fell very little at Medicine Park and on the watershed. forecasts call for continued cool temperatures with scattered rains up to a half inch. Lawton highs in the mid 80s, lows near 70. Last night top rainfall 2.95 inches at Taloga. totals 2.55 inches at Chickasha and over an inch at Okeene Durant Buffalo Pryor Ardmore Oklahoma City.

Medicine Park Chattanooga Faxon Indiahoma Apache Waurika Taloga Chickasha Okeene Durant Buffalo Pryor Ardmore Oklahoma City

Train crew confusion over injured brakeman Felton at Lawton

Police investigated a late report from Richard Spur north of Lawton at 7 p.m. claiming a trainman injured his leg. Felton sought an ambulance at a grocery store, but the brakeman reboarded the train and left. He later appeared in Lawton, sought care, and was taken to the hospital. Police questioned crew members who initially denied knowledge of the injury.

Richard Spur Lawton Felton Hanks

Repatriation pressures rise as POWs face unclear fate

The article reports on renewed U N demands for return of Allied prisoners of war and details allegations from Peiping radio of brutal treatment of a repatriated Chinese prisoner. It notes Army denial of reports on final Chinese repatriations and mentions estimates of remaining Chinese prisoners.

George W. Burke Saratoga Springs N. Y U. N Joint Committee For Peiping Mu Ki Na Washington Army Stevens Reds

Whales Route Through Australia Highlighted by Society

The National Geographic Society notes that Australia sits directly in the path of the two major whale migrations, as they move seasonally toward warmer waters. This positioning underscores Australia’s role in marine megafauna routes and regional conservation considerations.

Australia The National Geographic Society

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