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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1954

Page

4

Four Teens Face First Degree Murder Charges in Thrill Killings

New York state asks Brooklyn grand jury to indict four teens Koslow Mittman Lieberman and Trachtenberg on first degree murder for brutal thrill killings that left at least one dead and another injured. Police pursued imitators after a spate of arrests and a related assault case involving Joel Ewen, a 19 year old student.

New York Brooklyn Joel Ewen Koslow Jack Koslow Melvin Mittman Jerome Lieberman Robert Trachtenberg Murray Cutler Brooklyn County Court Kings County Hospital State Supreme Court Ewen Lice Anthony Ferrentino Ifton N.J Frank Lyons Eugene Mooney

Inner Glow Defines True Beauty for Women

Hollywood reports on inner glow as the measure of beauty noting Grace Kelly Dinah Shore Marilyn Monroe and Miss Tierney as examples. A designer explains inner radiance comes from calm confidence and simple elegant dress that showcases the wearer rather than overshadowing her.

Grace Miss Kelly Miss Tierney Dinah Shore Miss Shore

Yale's record in U.S. leadership roles highlighted

The statement notes Yale University equipment in national government with one president one vice president and five secretaries of state linked to the institution, underscoring its historical influence on executive offices.

Yale University United States

Legion Convention Seen As Family Picnic In Washington

Washington August 23 UP The upcoming American Legion convention in Washington will feel like a family picnic says Edith Shutters convention coordinator and Ed McGinnis national director of publicity. They note past chaos will give way to a calmer gathering with World War I veterans bringing grown children and perhaps grandchildren.

Washington American Legion Edith Shutters Ed McGinnis the Legion St. Louis Miss Shutters

Government borrows remainder to fund World War II costs

The article states that 72 percent of WWII expenditures were covered by taxes and bond purchases by individuals and firms, leaving 28 percent to be borrowed by the government from external sources. This underscores the scale of wartime debt financing.

Fleming Court Martial Delayed by New Defense Counsel

Fort Sheridan Illinois August 23 The court martial of Lt Col Harry Fleming was adjourned for a week as Alfred la France president of the Wisconsin Bar Association joined the defense. Fleming stands accused of conspiring with his captors in Korea and pled innocent at the initial session.

Fort Sheridan Ill Harry Fleming Alfred la France Wisconsin Bar Association Flem Korea France Cer Fleming Ove Whe Sears

Sill Man Held For Shoplifting

CID Agent Byron Roberts signed a search warrant to a trailer at a post in Fort Sill where two shotguns two rifles an automatic toaster several electric fans and other items were recovered. The private confessed taking some items from a Lawton store and the case is handled by Peace Justice Marvin Cameron.

CID Byron Roberts Fort Sill Ney Lawton Peace Marvin Cameron

Bidault Might Endorse European Defense Plan Shift

Paris reports former foreign minister Georges Bidault argues Brussels talks won t end French European policy and warns against reviving a German army under any European or NATO framework He champions a European Community of Defense to shield the free world while limiting German arms control to prevent threat.

Paris Georges Yg Brussels France Great Britain United States Germany Europe North Atlantic Treaty Organization European Community of Defense EDD Free World Popular Republican Party Bidault

Adenauer Pins EDC Fate on France After Brussels Conference

In Bonn Chancellor Adenauer stated that the decision on the European Defense Community rests with France after the Brussels conference collapse. He said the French National Assembly must decide whether to accept responsibility for the European army project, with support from the United States and Britain in question.

Bonn Germany Konrad ‘Adenauer France Brussels Adenauer French National Assembly United States Great Britain

Adventist School Set to Open Sept 7 in Layton

Registration completed today for a one room Adventist school in Layton sponsored by the Seventh Day Adventist church. About 10 students expected this year. Miss Wilma Jean Jarvis arrives to lead the school after teaching in Shattuck. She is a Union College graduate from Lincoln Nebraska and is pursuing a master’s degree this summer. Church members support the student program fully.

Layton Seventh Day Adventist Church Wilma Jean Jarvis Shattuck A Duate Union College Lincoln Nebr Union Ae E. McGill Tor Alcal Gm Ee Enro

25 Carat Natural Pearl Found In South Seas

A 2 carat natural pearl valued at about 4000 dollars was brought to Japan from the South Seas. Kyodo News reported the pearl is about twice the size of the average and such gems are scarce, few found in a century.

South Seas Tokyo Japan Kyodo News Service Kyodo

U S Air Force Arrives With Flood Relief to New Delhi

The first of seven Flying Boxcars airlifted 50,000 pounds of emergency Red Cross supplies from Geneva for Indian flood sufferers, arriving in New Delhi today.

New Delhi India U. S. Air Force Red Cross Geneva

Re Hearing Asked On Park Bonds

Williamson seeks a conference on a bond issue for construction at all 16 state parks. The board contends court approval would set a precedent for toll bridges on state roads and for renting office buildings on state property.

Williamson Wvilliemosn Rinehart

Yesteryear at Harmon Park A Fort Sill Recreational Note

The Constitution's Yesteryear features a film The Constitution's Yesteryear Takes A Trip discussed at a USO meeting and praised by Fort Sill soldiers. A cold wave forecast accompanies corn yield projections. Rev Ben M Edwards and Mrs are en route to Marlow while Mrs J Hale Edwards joins the Women's committee for the Texas-Oklahoma fair at Wichita Falls.

Harmon Park Lawton-Ft Sill USO Fort Sill Ben M. Edwards Visit E Marlow J. Hale Edwards Wichita Falls

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