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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1955

Page

6

Adams Rebuked Cain Over Security Program Critique

Washington reports say Presidential Assistant Sherman Adams and Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr issued sharp rebukes to former Senator Harry Cain last winter for attacking the administration’s loyalty and security program. Cain, an Eisenhower appointee on a subversive activities board, defended his speeches while Brownell declined comment and Adams was unavailable. Collier’s and the Washington Star echoed similar criticisms.

Washington Harry P. Cain United Press Sherman Adams Cain Herbert Brownell Jr Adams Subversive Activities Control Board Brownell Collier’s Magazine The Washington Star White House Spokane Collier’s Harry Cain

Church Fund Drive Ideas Lambasted

Darrell K. Smith at the Chesapeake conference of Seventh Day Adventists lambasted church fundraising gimmicks such as rummage sales bingo and chicken suppers. He urged adherence to tithes and free will offerings as God’s plan to cover evangelism church and ministerial costs. He said tithing builds character beyond finances.

Baltimore Darrell K. Smith Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists Christian Church Smith Adventist Church of Laurel

Kilgore Plans Hearings Abroad This Fall

Senator Kilgore of West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on anti trust and monopoly matters, will lead hearings in London Paris and Rome on U S firms operating abroad with chief counsel Joseph W Burns. The inquiry will probe discriminatory practices overseas and whether U S laws put firms at a disadvantage in competition. The trip follows a Washington start date of Sept 13 for hearings on foreign trade operations of American firms.

Washington Sen. Kilgore D-W.va London Paris Rome U.S Kilgore Senate Joseph W. Burns

Teen-Age Boys Steal 100 Cars To Impress Pretty Girls

Two teenaged boys, 15 and 16, admitted taking about 100 cars, mainly bright convertibles, to attract girls. They said the flashy cars made it easy to pick up pretty girls.

Richmond

Indians Offer Old Land Back Message to New Mexico

Gordon Riddle at Ocean Drive South Carolina, whipped by two hurricanes in a week, sought the cheapest way to reach New Mexico home to 97,000 Indians. He told Louise Hyde, manager of the local telephone office, that you can have it back by delivering a written note.

Ocean Drive S.C Gordon Riddle New Mexico Louise Hyde

The Santa Claus of Cabazon Dies at 102

Palm Springs report states Mike Swan known as the Santa Claus of Cabazon died yesterday at about 102. Born circa January 1853 in Texas, he moved to Cabazon in 1939, became the town’s holiday figure, and celebrated his birthday in December. No survivors listed.

Palm Springs Calif Santa Claus Cabazon Mike Swan Texas

Baruch Turned 85 Quiet Birthday at Home in New York

Bernard M. Baruch financier and elder statesman marks his 85th birthday today. His office says he will spend the day quietly with family at his Upper East Side residence.

New York Bernard M. Baruch Upper East Side

Patrol Flies Blood Supply To Young Hemophilia Victim

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol plane delivered an emergency blood supply to Columbus Kansas for Ricky Crider an eight year old with hemophilia. He has received transfusions since birth and even minor cuts trigger hospital visits.

Patrol Columbus Kas.p Oklahoma Highway Patrol Ricky Crider

Glee Club to Broadcast on Coast to Coast Network

The Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison Glee Club will be heard coast to coast at 10 30 a m est Sunday on CBS Church of the Hour broadcast.

Glee Club Shawnee Okla Oklahoma Baptist University Bison Glee Club Columbia Broadcasting System

Lenn Averitt Automotive Service Ad

Specialized lawn mowers sharpened motors repaired any make authorized service on RPM pickup delivery Lenn Averitt Automotive Service 521 F Ave Phone 3758.

Fined Motorist Reclaims His Teeth

In Madill Oklahoma a Texan fined twenty dollars for a traffic offense asked for a payment postponement due to poverty. He offered his gold teeth as security. A week later he paid the fine and retrieved the teeth, claiming he had lost weight on a soup diet.

Madill Okla Justice of the Peace Charlie Grider Grider

Swimming Sinners Rescued By Saint

In SAN PEDRO California a 30 foot cabin cruiser named Sin ners burned and sank in the Catalina Channel leaving four people afloat with life preservers. Charles E Gibson 52 owner his son Charles Jr 30 Gerald C Sinner 28 and Patricia 23 were rescued after 45 minutes in the water by William Gruendler aboard the fishing boat The Saint.

San Pedro Calif Sinners Saint Catalina Channel Charles E. Gibson Charles Jr Gerald C. Sinner Patricia William Gruendler The

Graham Pest Control Offers Free Home Inspections

Termite inspection services promoted with year round pest control. Shrubs trimmed and sprayed, fogging for roaches, silverfish, and scorpions. Contact Graham Pest Control at the listed phone number for service.

Graham Pest Control

Yank In Hong Kong Ends Hunger Strike

American Arnold Kiehn 45 ends a two week hunger strike after pleas from his aged Formosan missionary mother. He protested deportation by Hong Kong authorities. Released last year by Chinese Communists after imprisonment, he sought farmland in the New Territories. The British government granted stay until Aug 31, but the deportation order remains pending.

Hong Kong Arnold Kiehn Formosa Kiehn New Territories

Jazz Takes Over In Hollywood Bowl Festival Night

The Hollywood Bowl hosts United States Night as part of the Festival of the Americas a weeklong program of North and South American music. Jazz ranging from Dixieland to progressive will be presented for the first time in the bowl’s regular season.

North South America United States

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