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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1953
Page
5
Edgartown Massachusetts humorist James Thurber predicts a future where a race of superwomen ends the 2,800 year conflict by making men yield to peace. He jokes about women’s growing power, physical strength, and a world where men are confined to neolithic roles.
Milton Mowdy, a 17 year old Coburg Oregon high school football star, was jailed in Oklahoma City as an AWOL paratrooper from Ft Campbell Kentucky. He fled due to homesickness after his story of loss and loneliness touched officials and the public, who offered help or adoption before his true family connections were confirmed.
Former air man Robert W. Toth arrived in Washington to challenge Air Force actions that sent him to Korea for murder trials. His lawyers contend the wartime habeas corpus case seeks due process while the 1951 Uniform Code of Military Justice authorizes overseas arrest for offenses not triable in U. S. civilian courts. The hearing is scheduled in U. S. district court September 1.
An American airman was killed when a U S Air Force Stratocruiser transport burst into flames after landing at Keflavik airfield Iceland The four engine plane had arrived from Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts and was running to the end of the airfield when the fire started The accident occurred during a routine landing and the crewmember died at the scene Authorities Investigation is underway.
Rome Italy's new pro Western premier Giuseppe Pella won his first parliamentary test with a 140 to 6 Senate confidence vote. Ten of 327 senators abstained and one was absent. Pella, 51, succeeds Alcide de Gasperi and faces a deputies vote. he is expected to win there and seek a temporary stability for Italy's government.
Oklahoma City bids were received by the Planning and Resources Board for operation of lodges at Lake Texoma Quartz Mountain and two Sequoyah sites near Wagoner. Bids ranged from 1g to 15 percent of gross food sales and 20 to 40 percent of gross lodging. Clare R. Clark offered to guarantee 520000 annually. The board will announce results next Friday and approved purchasing 90 boats for state lakes at a cost of 16020.
Watonga Oklahoma fire chief Lee N Bough ton announced his resignation after 43 years of city service. Morgan Prickett, formerly assistant chief, will take over as new fire chief.
CHECK New Britain Connecticut report says Thomas B Fay declined a planned testimonial dinner for his long city service. He warned there are too many testimonials already and chose not to attend or accept the honor.
Thomas Stevens completed the first round the world bicycle journey. He started from San Francisco on April 22 and returned there on January 4, covering extensive routes and advancing endurance cycling records.
In Rio de Janeiro Brazil Presidents Getulio Vargas of Brazil and Manuel Odria of Peru will meet Tuesday to discuss stronger economic cooperation including free ports and greater trade. They may issue a joint Pan Americanism pledge, signaling a response to Argentina Chile deals, with preliminary drafts prepared by Brazil for Peru’s review.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast sees growing interest in fly fishing as anglers adopt a style that emphasizes casting accuracy and presentation. The piece notes a shift in local fishing culture, with enthusiasts sharing techniques and equipment across coastal communities.
Two men charter seaplanes to fly over the Gulf of Mexico and spot a school of fish. They land, catch as many fish as they want, and then return home, prompting questions about wildlife laws and fishing quotas.
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