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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1953

Page

8

The Forgotten If in Korea Victory Debates

The article notes General Clark’s remark that a decisive UN Korea victory hinged on massed ground sea and air power and warns that such an escalation would demand tax hikes drafts and broader mobilization. It argues mass mobilization risks alerting the Reds and complicating global strategy, shaping European opposition and restraint by U S planners.

Korea Mark Clark van Fleet Tokyo United States South Korea Moscow Europe America Yalu

Ruml proposes capital budget shift for federal books

Beardsley Ruml, sponsor of the pay as you go income tax plan, urges Congress to classify long term capital investments as capital rather than current expenses. He argues a capital budget could free about 12 billion dollars and align federal finances with business practice, while potentially reducing taxes.

Washington Beardsley Ruml Congress America American Telephone & Telegraph Company Beardsley Rump Stevenson Finance Committee House Ways and Means Committee Rum Committee For Economic Development President’s Council of Economic Advisers Senate Douglas Illinois Ruml DEMOS

President seeks unity over partisan battles in governance

The President resists personal attacks on rivals and argues a position of constructive leadership. He aims to unite moderate voters, avoid extremes, and mobilize a broad middle to tackle national tasks. Observers expect to see how this approach shapes long term results.

The Doctor Speaks on Broken Hearts and Angina

Dr Edwin J Jordan explains that a true broken heart is not a disease. Emotions can worsen angina when heart and nervous systems are already ill. A hopeful note says many angina patients recover with careful management and can live 25 years or more.

Edwin J. Jordan M. D

Four Indicted in Duncan Car Arson Scheme

Stephens county grand jury indicted four persons on charges of burning automobiles to collect insurance. E S Nelson, W L Ketchum, Estell Cox, Lewil Hampton, and Andrew Pettis tied to fires in 1951 1952 and Elk City. Elmer Herbert Cooper charged with grand larceny for oil field casing thread protectors. Bonds set for Nelson Cox at 3000. Judge Marmaduke to decide others. Witnesses called on crude oil losses as state aid assists inquiry.

Duncan Okla Stephens County Grand Jury E. S. Nelson Duncan Auto Finance W. L. Ketchum Ketchum Estell Cox Lewil N. Hampton Arthur A. Marmaduke Nelson Cox

Lions Sponsor Labor Day Circus in Lawton

Lawton Lions club outlined two September projects at their meeting. They will sponsor Hagen Brothers circus for two Labor Day performances at the county fairgrounds with adult general admission 1.20 and 60 cents for children and service personnel. reserve seats cost 60 cents extra and the Lions take 50 percent of advance ticket sales. The remainder of the program covered a quarterly paper drive, summer travel photos from Europe by Fred C. Larrance, and guests Rev. Paul Hanna and Col. Louis Moe.

Lawton Lions Club Lions Hagen Brothers Circus County Fairgrounds Organiz Cuarterly Ieten Europe Fred C. Larrance Switzerland Holland Germany Belgium Italy England Fred Bentley Paul Hanna Lawton Louis Moe Lion Stillwater

Hearing Scheduled On Arson Charges In Duncan Trio

Estell Cox 47 a Duncan used car dealer faces arson charges for allegedly burning a Mercury car near Sterling on May 27 to defraud a Kansas insurer. John Grissom 22 of Duncan and Elmer Howard 32 of Marlow are charged with Cox in a car burning conspiracy. Preliminary hearing set for 2 p.m. Wednesday before Justice Marvin Cameron.

Estell Cox Duncan Stephens County John Grissom Elmer Howard Marlow Cox Sterling Kansas Justice of the Peace Marvin Cameron

Correction in Sunday Beauty Center ad insert

A Sunday advertisement for Lee cosmetics at 214 D included a missing line stating that the cosmetics are sold with a money back guarantee. The correction notes the omission and adds the guarantee commitment.

Beauty Center Lee Cosmetics

Growth of a Holstein Calf From Birth to Maturity

A typical Holstein calf grows from roughly 91 pounds at birth to about 1 075 pounds by age two. This demonstrates rapid early development and substantial weight gain over the first two years of life.

Democratic Leader Edward Flynn Dies in Ireland

Edward J. Flynn aged 61, former national chair of the U S Democratic Party, died in St Vincent's Hospital Dublin after a period of illness while on vacation. Cause of death not immediately announced.

Dublin Ireland Edward J. Flynn U. S Democratic Party St. Vincent’s Hospital

Ex Queen Narriman Sues Farouk For Alimony

Ex Queen Narriman sues ex King Farouk for alimony through a Moslem court in Egypt. The amount is unspecified and custody claims for her son Ahmed Fuad II may be pursued. Lawyer Abdel Fatih El Tawil represents Narriman. Farouk may contest and seek custody return.

Cairo Egypt Narriman Farouk Abdel Fattah el Tawil el Tawil Ahmed Fuad II

Eisenhower to Convene Drouth Relief Plan Session

President Eisenhower called a Thursday conference in Denver with Agriculture Department officials, farm leaders, and eight southwestern drouth relief chairmen from Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Nevada. The meeting at 10 a.m. CST will review the federal drouth relief program and plan for the future at Lowry Air Force Base.

Denver Eisenhower Agriculture Department Farm Organization Texas Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico Kansas Arkansas Missouri Nevada White House Lowry Air Force Base

Mossadegh aided by rebel turncoat defuses revolt

In Tehran on August 18 UP, Premier Mohammed Mossadegh blocked the overthrow plan after Lt. Col. Ahmed Montaz, an armored corps leader and alleged plot instigator, warned Mossadegh at the last moment. Montaz visited Mossadegh’s office shortly before the Saturday night revolt.

Tehran Iran Mohammed Mossadegh Ahmed Montaz Armored Corps Mossadegh

Area Resident Posts 20 Bond On Resisting Arrest Complaint

Luther Warren, 35, Rt. 3 Law ton, posted $20 bond Monday on a resisting arrest complaint after a dispute with police. The language charge was dismissed by Police Judge Don Fisher. Officer James Blackburn filed the new resisting arrest complaint following the dismissal.

Luther Warren Rt. 3 Lawton Don Fisher Warren James Blackburn

Global cinema seat ratios cited in compare across nations

The United States has 95 cinema seats per 1000 people, compared with 138 in Australia and 83 in England, highlighting differing market sizes. The figures illustrate how theater capacity varies by country, reflecting audience demand and industry scale.

United States Australia England

Screen Actor Across Puzzle Clues Unfold

A crossword style prompt lists Across and Down clues with numeric indicators and partial hints, including names like Charles and Ruppert, various objects, descriptions, and actions pointing to a themed puzzle.

Crossword Clue Answer Set

A concise list of clues and solutions: TAIC 28 On the sheltered side 29 Laminated rock 31 Stagger 35 Mine shaft huts 36 Citrus fruit 37 Perfumes 38 Disencumber Bre ey 40 Pressing 41 Male bees 42 Royal Italian family name 45 Ghastly 48 Love god 49 Finn 51 Low sand hill 54 Low haunt 56 Light brown.

Chicago Otton Marke New York New Orleans Admiral D Allied Ch Beech Airc Boeing Airp Chrysler du Pont Daley Gulf Oil Wwe Lion Oil Martin McKess & R Phill Pet Tide UN Pac US Steel Pressing Finn

Washington Calling Result Of Air Cut Rearing Ugly Head

Marquis Childs reports from Quantico on the air forces facing large manpower losses due to budget cuts. Twining warns enlistees, especially in trained electronic gear, may drop below 15 percent, jeopardizing readiness as 217000 trained men may leave next year. Budget cuts slash officer and ROTC commissions, forcing replacements and risking base closures and morale.

Marquis Childs Washington Quantico America Joint Chiefs of Staff Eisenhower Nathan F. Twining Air Force Twining Aali pUoNome Sarcaraausalal Saan Korea Charles Wilson Portsmouth New Hampshire Styles Bridges

Tonight's Top Radio Fare Highlights Aug 18 1953 CST

Radio listings from August 18 1953 show a dense schedule with NBC CBS and ABC programs. Notable names include Fulton Lewis Jr Gabriel Heatter Jo Stafford Edward R Murrow Eddie Fisher Rosemary Clooney Doris Day Johnny Dollar Doris Day and Johnny Dollar among others with a mix of news, musicals, dramas, and variety programs across networks.

News Parade NBC Fulton Lewis Jr MBS Space Ranger ABC Family Skeleton CBS News of the World Gabriel Heatter Silver Eagle ABC Jo Stafford One Man’s Family Mutual Newsreel Edward R- Murrow Titus Moody Les Griffith News Eddie Fisher Rosemary Clooney Paul Whiteman Mrs. North Barron and the Bee NBC News Bill Henry Johnny Dollar Erwin D. Canham Frank Edwards News of Tomorrow Louella Parsons the Valley Boys Virgil Pinkley Doris Day Clifton Utley Edwin C. Hilk ABC News Robert Trout United Or Not Cedric Adams

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Christian Science Monitor Carper By David Lawrence Lawrence Dispatch Labor Day Circus Queen Drouth ANEAS Charles Charles Ruppert Lillian Taic
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