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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1954

Page

4

Foreign Troubles Seen Top Issue In Elections

Three Democratic senators said foreign affairs troubles may overshadow the Eisenhower praised record of the Republican 83rd Congress as the top issue in the November election campaign. They warned that indifference to Indo China and other crises could shape voter interest alongside the home performance.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Fice Korea Iran Suez Guatemala Russell Georgia Mansfield Montana Jackson Isn Senate Foreign Relations Committee Soviet Union Senate Armed Services Committee United States Indo-China Sen. Knowland California Congressional Republcan Watkins Utah Swarshak Idaho Dworshak

Bethlehem Baptists Plan Willie Benford Day Sunday

Bethlehem Baptist Church members will observe Willie Benford Day Sunday to honor a longtime church worker and raise funds for her travel to the National AA Convention in St. Louis. Mrs Benford heads the church Women’s Missionary Society and a special program is set by Rev C B.

Bethlehem Baptist Church Willie Benford St. Louis Wille Benford Chureits Women's Missionary Society C. B Inday

Madame X Testifies to Red Troops Atrocities in Hungary

A woman identified as Madame X testified behind a screen to the House committee on Communist aggression about seven Soviet soldiers raping her in Hungary. She collapsed after finishing and said she contracted a venereal disease from the soldiers and her husband was treated with penicillin.

New York Madame X Hungary House Committee Alvin Bentley R-Mich

Indonesia Sets Major Trade Pact With China

Indonesia plans a $16.8 million trade pact with China. Indonesia will ship copra sugar coffee and spices worth $8.4 million in exchange for farm tools textiles chemicals fruit and vegetable oil.

Jakarta Indonesia China

Postal Supervisors Push Standard Postcard Size

Miami Beach officials report the National Association of Postal Supervisors urged the Post Office Department to require all postcard producers to use a single standard size to eliminate oversize and undersize mail pieces. The convention opened with the resolution adoption.

Miami Beach Fla National Assn. of Post Office Department

Hope For Good Fall Business Despite Cautious Mood

New York economists report cautious optimism for fall trade as bank lending and steel output show no clear uptick. Retailers stock up while merchants delay orders, and autos and steel output lag seasonal norms in July. Analysts expect possible improvement in late year, though uncertainty remains.

New York Federal Reserve Board E. T. Weir National Steel

Fed Up Bus Driver Walks Off The Job

An Indianapolis transit driver on the North Meridian Express quit mid route after announcing his frustration to passengers at 20th Street. He paused, collected his coin changer, and left the bus, leaving riders to switch to later buses. The transit authority cited the driver’s stated fatigue as the reason.

20Th Street Indianapolis

Do It Yourself Fad Sparks Maintenance Complaint

Los Angeles actress Connie James charges her husband Steve Ellingson with failing to fund her income. She seeks $900 monthly from an estimated $5,000 a month in earnings after separation last Friday following a dinner party. Also notes New York state will require vehicle inspection certificates for 1956 registrations.

Los Angele Connie James Steve Ellingson Colina New York State

Jeff's Grinding Shop Opens At 6th And Cache

Local listing announces KEYS 2 system service at Jeff's Grinding Shop located on 6th and Cache Road with phone contact 8176. The compact card highlights address and phone for quick inquiries.

Jeff 6Th & Cache Rd

Housing Growth Near Midwest City Faces Water Limits

In Midwest City a 900 home, 9.3 million dollar housing project is under way just northeast of the city. City limits ban new building due to water and sewer shortages, but work has begun on street cutting in Atkinson Park outside the city. W P Bill Atkinson, organizer, expects the first homes under construction within 30 days.

Midwest City Atkinson Park W. P Bill) Atkinson Mid'Atinta

McCarthy in Senate Inquiry Over Army McCarthy Hearings

Report notes three senators Morse Flanders and Fulbright accuse Senator McCarthy of inviting government employees to violate laws and oaths during Army McCarthy hearings. It cites his insults toward colleagues and attacks on Army officers including General Ralph Zwicker amid the controversy tied to Mount Washington reference.

Senate Morse Flanders Mccarthy United States E. Tate Army Ralph Zwicker Fulbright Mclear

Women Seek Bigger Role in Churches at World Assembly

In Evanston Illinois Miss Madeleine Barot urged a department of cooperation of men and women in church work as World Council of Churches delegates from 168 denominations discuss unity. She noted women’s participation is limited and suggested expanded roles could speed the unity movement with women comprising few delegates at the gathering.

Evanston Ill Madeleine Barot Department of Cooperation of Png World Council of Churches Assembly Jn Caton Atiis Beore Council

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