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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1954

Page

16

Eisenhower Campaign Promise Lifts GOP Hopes

Cincinnati August 31 The Republican National Committee meets to plan an all out Eisenhower driven campaign for the off year. Rep Richard M Simpson predicts a gain of at least 20 House seats and Sen Everett Dirksen expects at least five Senate seats with the President’s TV and radio appearances shaping the fall effort. Most gains seen in urban districts.

John L. Cutter Cincinnati Eisenhower Republican National Committee Richard M. Simpson House Republican Campain Committee Everett M. Dirksen Senate Republican Campaign Committee Simpson Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Mr. Truman

Reds Release Five American Airmen

Five United States Air Force technicians captured late in the Indo China war were released by the Communists. The Americans include Donald E. Morgan of Flint, Leonard R. Sroufek of Chicago, Ciro Salas Jr. of Los Angeles, Giacomo Appice of Elizabeth New Jersey, and Jerry Schuller of Cleveland. They were captured June 14 near Tourane in central Viet Nam.

Hong Kong United States Air Force Indo - China Radio Donald E. Morgan Flint Leonard R. Sroufek Chicago Ciro Salas Jr Los Angeles Calif Giacomo Appice Elizabeth N.J Jerry Schuller Cleveland Ohio Tourane Viet Nam

World strength shifts from Axis to Moscow Pact

The article compares the 1939 start of World War II with today, noting a return to a Moscow-Peiping Axis and same freedom versus slavery theme. It highlights UN resistance in Korea, US deterrents, and a global shift in leadership and power readiness.

William L. Ryan Germany Poland Tokyo Spain Manchuria Korea Indo-China League of Nations United Nations United States Elaint Dame Toby

Gang Leader Wears Brand of Pachuco

The 17 year old Jerry Lewis Lowrie led the 31st Street gang in a Kansas City south side area thefts including a safe and six rings. He bore a Pachuco cross tattoo with five upward marks signifying crimes. Lowrie and two others were jailed on bonds totaling $5,000. a fourth suspect remained jailed on burglary charges.

Kansas City Jerry Lewis Lowrie Lowrie William J. Burch Burch Michael David Allen Joseph A. Falk LaRue Reading

City Girl Wins A&M Scholarship for Junior Year

Miss Iola Pohocsucut daughter of Mrs Sarah Pohocsucut 1914 Hoover has won a 300 scholarship for her junior year at Oklahoma A&M college Stillwater announced today by the American Indian Commission of the National Society of the Daughters of American Revolution She is a 1952 Fort Sill Indian School graduate and former president of Comanche county 4 H clubs studying home economics at A&M

Iola Pohocsucut Sarah Pohocsucut Hoover Oklahoma A&m College Stillwater American Indian Commission National Society of the Daughters of American Revolution Fort Sill

Oil firms expected at Golden Trend exposition

More than 200 oil companies are expected to display at the 1954 Golden Trend oil exposition scheduled for October 22 to 24 in Pauls Valley Oklahoma. The opening day parade will feature twenty bands and cash prizes will be awarded for the most attractive floats.

Pauls Valley Okla

Embassy refugees to be moved to Argentina as possible

An Argentine communique stated that the remaining 72 refugees in the embassy will be evacuated to Argentina as conditions permit.

Argentina

Cotton Classing School Set in City Thursday

An all day cotton classing school for producers 4 H club members and cotton tradespeople will run from 9 30 a m to 3 p m at the Co Op elevator. George E Stroup Extension Service cotton specialist will chair with licensed classers and local gin operators directing sessions on U S grades market reports and bale value.

George E. Stroup U.S Noble Bennett Oklahoma City Pete Francis O.E Elk City H. E. Wicks Otis Niskern Weymen Smartt John Albritton Altus Oklahoma Niskern and Albritton Stroup Oklahoma State Fair

Mayor Kennelly Conked Out Address At Labor Meet

In the International Amphitheater a public address by Mayor Martin H. Kennelly was cut off as the electric public address system failed. About 3000 electricians and workers listened while technicians restored the system and Kennelly resumed speaking after a 15 minute delay.

Chicago International Amphitheater Martin H. Kennelly AFL International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Material Goods Mentioned in Industrial Bulletin

A fragment references items such as lead nickel rubber wax zinc tin or glass as listed materials in an industrial context. It hints at commodity mentions without a clear event or organization.

Judge May Delay Hearing For Reds

Federal Judge Jean Breitenstein may postpone the arraignment of seven Communists charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government for a third time due to their inability to hire counsel. The defendants, held in Denver and Pueblo bonds range from 10 000 to 30 000 dollars, with two free on 5 000 bonds. The main dispute centers on fees as attorney Samuel Mennin says he may not attend the next hearing.

Denver Jean Breitenstein FBI Colorado California Joseph Maia Scherrer Pueblo Colo

Would-Be Robber Goes To Hospital

Oklahoma City on August 31 reports a 6 year old grocer fought off attackers with a butcher knife during an attempted robbery. Joe Greco slashed Gene Cox 24 across face and chest while the other robber fled. Cox was found three blocks away by detectives.

Oklahoma City Joe Greco Gene Cox Esca Cox Greco Ace

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