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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1953

Page

3

Demo Leader Blasts Allies For Let-Down

Senate Minority Leader Lyndon Johnson told an Old Settlers Reunion in Quitman Texas that the United States lacks the cooperation needed to fight communist aggression. He criticized Britain France and Italy for turning away from supportive policies and warned against spending billions to win friends. He urged not to impose freedom but to stay engaged without being the rich uncle of the free world.

Quitman Tex Senate Lyndon Johnson United States Britain France Italy Texas Democrat Red China Johnson Korea North Korea Old Settlers

Reds H Bomb Triggered Civil Defense Volunteer Rally

In San Anselmo California Pravda news of a hydrogen bomb test spurred eight residents to volunteer for civil defense. Mrs Carmel Booth, the local defense director, received the message amid an appeal to recruit volunteers.

San Anselmo Calif Pravday Moscow Carmel Booth

Balance Sheet Iran News Cheering H-Bomb Brings Gloom

United Press reports a mixed week of world events. Mossadegh is ousted in Iran, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi rises to power aiding Western interests. Italy forms a new cabinet under Giuseppe Pella amid crisis. US blocks Soviet aims at a UN Korea conference. Russia’s H-bomb claim raises fears of broader conflict. Morocco’s banished sultan sparks violent tensions and possible civil strife. American POW repatriation cases reveal framed prisoners.

Russia Georgi Malenkov American Atomic Energy Commission Morocco Middle-East Sidi Mohammed Ben - Youssef France West

South Carolinian Chides Yankee Nutrition Texts

Dr. Julian Price of Florence told the South Carolina Nutrition Committee that most nutrition textbooks are written by Yankees who misunderstand Southern diets. He argued pot likker corn bread and sweet potatoes must be considered in regional nutritional problems.

Clemson S. C South Carolina Nutrition Committee Julian Price Florence South Carolina Medical Journal

Hughes Fined For Driving Undersized Auto Without Horn

Arthur Hughes Jr. was fined five dollars and costs in Common Pleas Court yesterday on a charge of operating an undersized auto without a horn. The highway patrol also reported Hughes lacked headlights taillights taillight stoplight fenders emergency brake or a windshield.

Tulsa Okla Arthur Hughes Jr Common Pleas Court Highway Patrol Hughes

Rooster Gives Roaring Nightly Free Ride Near Columbia

Farm worker L. Young makes an 18 mile round trip to fetch garbage for his pigs from a Columbia restaurant. For the past month a rooster has hopped onto a truck perch beside the gas tank each night, joining the scene as an odd local story.

Columbia, S. C Farmer Co L. Young Columbia

NYC Surpasses Chicago With Seventeen Taller Buildings

New York City now lists seventeen structures taller than Chicago's tallest skyscraper, reshaping the skyline comparison. Officials note the trend highlights rapid vertical growth and shifting urban capacity as developers push skyward.

New York City Chicago

Tonight's Top Radio Fare Listing August 21 1953

A dense schedule of radio programs for August 21 1953 CST across NBC ABC CBS and MBS. Highlights include News Parade with Fulton Lewis Jr News of the World with Gabriel Heatter Eddie Fisher Rosemary Clooney and Mantovani plus entertainment shows and mystery features throughout the evening.

NBC Fulton Lewis Jr MBS Taylor Grant News ABC Family Skeleton CBS Elmer Davis ABC Johnny Mercer News of the World Gabriel Heatter Lone Ranger Jo Stafford One Man’s Family Mutual Newsreel Edward R. Murrow Titus Moody Les Griffith Eddie Fisher Michael Shayne Mr. Keen Rosemary Clooney MBS Platterbrains Mr. Chameleon Mantovani Frank Edwards ABC Capitol Cloakroom the Valley Boys Virgil Pinkley Clifton Uthy NBC Dance Orchestra MBS News Robert Trout News of Tomorrow Edwin C

Dagger Feature Noted in Zanzibar Wardrobe Guide

A J shaped dagger is described as a staple accessory for a well dressed Arab in Zanzibar, highlighted as part of traditional attire and style guidance in the publication.

Zanzibar

Plane Wreckage Scattered Mile

Wreckage stretched across about a square mile after a B 50 bomber from Davis Monthan AFB crashed in the desert 40 miles north of Tucson. Two crew members were killed Capt Charles D Bostick and S Sgt Herbert Pemberton. Eight others parachuted to safety and survived. Survivors include S Sgt David N Fry from Jackson Missouri.

Tucson Ariz Desert Strategic Air Command Here Davis-Monthan Air Force Base California Charles D. Bostick Marion S. C Herbert Pemberton Fort Scott Kaw David N. Fry Jackson

Two Trucks Crash Knock Bridge Out Liberal Bridge Collapse

A Texas trailer hauling a combine collided with a propane gas transport on a river bridge near Liberal Kansas. Four spans of U S 83 bridge collapsed into the Cimarron River. Driver Charles Rader of Stephenville Texas escaped injury while Calvin Holley of Liberal sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized.

Liberal Kan Texas Here Charles Rader Stephenville Tex Calvin Holley Cimarron River U. S. 83 Rader Holley

West Asheville Water Carnival Off Due to Rain

Rain washed out last night's scheduled West Asheville water carnival in Asheville North Carolina. Officials announced the opening event was postponed because of wet conditions and unsafe waters for participants and spectators.

Asheville, N. C West Asheville

House Of David Co-Founder Dies In Benton Harbor

Mrs. Mary Purnell co founder of the House of David in Benton Harbor died in her sleep at 91. She helped establish the faith group in 1903 with her husband Benjamin who died in 1930 amid a widely public morals trial. Coroner said arrangements are planned. No funeral. Hermetically sealed casket with glass window ordered. Body to lie in state Saturday.

Benton Harbor Mich Mary Purnell House of David Benjamin Hardingley Berrien County City of David Purnell

Marquis Sued For Divorce In New York

New York court action filed by the Marchioness Marquis Sued For Divorce In New York seeks separation from David Milford-Haven with a September trial date. The couple married February 4, 1950 in Washington. She is the former Mrs. Romaine Simpson, an American. he is a former escort of Princess Margaret and best man at Queen Elizabeth II's wedding. Grounds listed include separation factors, while New York recognizes adultery as the sole ground for divorce.

New York Romaine Milford-Haven Supreme Court David Milford-Haven Romaine Simpson Milford-Haven Washington Marquis Princess Margaret Elizabeth Prince Philip New York State

Oil truck burns at Cushing refinery injuring driver

An oil truck burst into flames at the Deep Rock Oil Corp refinery in Cushing Oklahoma yesterday injuring driver Paul Rodery 38 of Oklahoma City with second degree burns Damage was estimated at 20000 dollars and the blaze threatened 12 000 gallon storage tanks

Cushing Okla Deep Rock Oil Corp Paul Rodery Oklahoma City

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