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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1953

Page

8

Atomic Dusting Injures Horses Near Nevada Test Site

ALBUQUERQUE August 25 UP Atomic Energy Commission researchers report radiation fall out dust from the Nevada test site caused skin lesions and hair loss on sixteen quarter horses that wandered into the area. The AEC notes no rain to wash the dust and doubts people could reach the zone. Sheep deaths and cattle deaths linked to starvation are also under study.

Albuquerque N. M Atomic Energy Commission Las Vegas Nev AEC Santa Fe

Solon To Probe Vets' Demands

Denver reports Senator William Langer of North Dakota leads a Senate Judiciary panel inquiry into claims veterans are denied government funded chiropractic treatment. He vows thorough investigation and action if allegations prove true, stressing veterans’ access to beneficial care and opposing monopolistic obstruction by any group.

Denver William Langer Langer

Kinsey Questions Data Spread Across Broad Social Field

Bloomington Aug 25 UP Data used in Kinsey's book on Sexual Behavior in the Human Female came from women from all walks. Indiana University says Kinsey deliberately spread his interviews to illiterate and educated, scrub women to dowagers, circus acrobats to bankers. He cites group interviews as essential for valid data and hints at notable interviewees.

Bloomington Ind Alfred C. Kinsey Indiana University Kinsey

Deluge Snarls San Antonio Street Traffic

Heavy rains drenched South Texas with scarce statewide totals. San Antonio sewer overflows flooded streets and stalled cars while the Rio Grande rose to its highest level this year near Zapata. Tornado sighting reported near Sheppard Field but no damage.

San Antonio Rio Grande Valley Texas South Texas Rio Grande Laredo Oklahoma Colorado Wyoming New Mexico Zapata Mexico Rio Salado Tex Ranger Sweetwater Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Ponca City Okla Sheridan Wyo la Junta Colo Rodeo N. M Presidio, Tex

Dior's Hemline Edicts Stir American Designers Ahead

RELMAN MORIN reports from New York on Dior's skirt length directive and its influence in the United States. Clare Potter notes American designers expect only modest effects. Michelle Murphy adds American women favor practicality and fit over drastic changes, while Dior aims for sensation and headlines.

Dior Vionnet Paul Poiret Madame Clare Potter America Mme. Potter Michelle Murphy Brooklyn Museum Mme. Murphy Paris

Mercury’s V-8 Power and Easy Handling Highlighted

The copy promotes Mercury cars with the proven V-8 engine, claiming it is the most advanced in Mercury’s exclusive V-8 history. It emphasizes easy handling and optional features like power steering, power brakes, a 4-way power seat, and Merc-O-Matic Drive.

Mercury Ance

Temperance Measure Cuts Spirit Ration for Seamen

In 1836 the Coast Guard revenue cutters ended the spirit ration to promote temperance and replaced it with a three cent monthly allowance for sailors.

Coasts Guard Revenue

Navy apologizes for PW mixup near Alameda reunion incident

The U S Navy apologized for a dockside mixup that briefly blocked about 200 relatives from greeting Korea veterans returning on three transports Henrico Lenawee and Begor at Alameda Naval Air Station. Marines guarded lines until families could meet their loved ones. investigation promised.

Alameda Calif Navy Korea Robert Farrington Alameda Naval Air Station San Francisco Bay Army Farrington Henrico Lenawee Begor Stone Camp Stoneman

Proud Papa Hot-foots Baby News For All To See

CHICAGO man Felix Tavolino aged 25 celebrated his new daughter Janice born Saturday by plastering signs on his truck announcing the baby’s birth with the vital statistics. Balloons adorned the vehicle as he drew attention to the signs.

Chicago Felix Tavolino Tavolino Janice

Pafko's hitting streak ends in Milwaukee game

Andy Pafko’s NL leading 20 game hitting streak was halted as he went hitless in two official at bats against Cubs pitcher Johnny Klippstein in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Wis Andy Pafko Milwaukee Braves Johnny Klippstein Cubs

Miss Flame Visits Valentino Tomb On Death Anniversary

Miss Ditra Flame, calling herself the original Woman in Black, made her annual visit to Rudolph Valentino’s tomb in Hollywood on Monday the 27th anniversary of his death. She wore black and a sheer veil and laid red roses on the tomb.

Hollywood Ditra Flame Woman In Black Rudolph Valentino Miss Flame

Mercury headline promises ahead-year deals.

Ad touts Mercury with yearly superior trade-in value and unbeatable car deals.

Mercury

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