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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1954

Page

4

Border Blocked As Girl Kidnaped In Custody Fight

Pamela Marie Walsh, four year old Australian born girl, was abducted while playing in her Melbourne home. Her mother Thelma Walsh is hospitalized from shock and exhaustion as U S border authorities seal exits to intercept the kidnapper. Theodore Walsh, the father and Melbourne businessman, holds custody rights per Australian court order. The case raises international custody and citizenship questions as authorities pursue legal avenues.

Houston Tex Pamela Marie Walsh U. S Thelma Walsh Pamela Marie Pamela Theodore Walsh Melbourne Mrs. Walsh Australia

Senate Censure of McCarthy Finalized After Debate

The Senate adopted a two count censure of Senator McCarthy for obstructing constitutional processes and for conduct harming Senate ethics and disrepute. Bennett’s replacement of a second count shifted emphasis away from intemperate abuse of Zwicker. McCarthy pledged to continue anti communist inquiries and set hearings on Reds in defense plants.

Senate Millikin Colo Sens Ferguson Mich Senate Republican Policy Committee Saltonstall Mass GOP Knowland Lyndon Johnson Texas Eisenhower McCarthy Senate Elections Subcommittee Lynch Bennett Ralph W. Zwicker Zwicker New York City Sen. Watkins

Court Studies Pike Bonds for Three Turnpikes

Oklahoma City court began study of issues totaling 214 million dollars to finance three proposed turnpikes. No opposition voiced at a 15 minute hearing. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority must obtain court approval before bonds can be sold, with bids slated next Wednesday.

Oklahoma City Sun Court Ned Looney Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Jack Rorschach Winstance Whong Looney

Seager’s Home Gets A Padlock

Deputy Sheriff Marvin Terry padlocked 113 Euclid a well known Lawton liquor spot on a court order signed by Superior Judge Robert S Landers. A temporary restraining order barred operator Wayne Tisdel and owner Willie Copeland. A Dec 9 hearing was set. County Attorney Manville Redman presented the petition. City police had raided the place seizing liquor. Tisdel faced possession charges.

Marvin Terry Lawton Robert S. Landers Landers Ayne Tisdel Euclid Willie T. Copeland Manville Redman Ralph Hennessee Tisdel Redman

Griffin stabbing tied to vice cases in Phenix City

Incoming attorney general said Griffin telephoned him twice shortly before being stabbed and spoke with him at Cobb Memorial Hospital. Griffin also called Sheriff Murphy twice more before leaving a message. The grand jury, after Patterson’s death, indicted 734 counts in the vice cleanup and began witness questioning. Davis Sr. pleaded guilty to lottery and gambling related charges, drawing 18 months in prison and a 1250 dollar fine. five others pleaded guilty, total convicts at 47.

Griffin Cobb Memorial Hospital Lamar Murphy Murphy Grand Jury Patterson George T. Davis Sr

Legger Case Delays as Depew Health Dictates Proceedings

Hale and Judge Harper discuss a medical exam for Depew amid delays for trial in Elgin. Deputy Roberson seized whisky last Oct. 14, and Undersheriff Shelby will not issue final commitment papers until sheriff guidance. Doctors from Elgin and Lawton cite ongoing health issues delaying action.

Hale Harper Lawton Depew Arvil Roberson Roberson Hoyt Shelby Elgin

Spies Push for Release of American Prisoners

Spies urged allied powers to demand the release of 11 of 13 Americans condemned by Peiping while two civilians fall outside the POW category. Eisenhower voiced anger over the detentions, insisting uniformed American servicemen be treated as prisoners of war under the Korean armistice.

Dag Hammarskjold Peiping Lodze U.S Lodge Eisenhower

China News Agency predicts rejection of Yanks release

London dispatch reports China will disregard U S efforts to free 13 Americans jailed on espionage charges. Wang Tieh Yai, a Peiping university professor, argues spies differ from prisoners of war and should not be repatriated under the Korean armistice.

London Communist New China Red China United States China Wang Tieh Yai University of Peiping Wang Kwangming Daily Agen U.S

Students To Get TB Patch Tests At Chattanooga

First graders in Comanche county will receive TB patches Monday in Chattanooga as the second student group to be patch tested. Public health nurse Mrs Mary Jane Colwell will apply the patches with parental permission required. the tests are funded by the county tuberculosis association and the health department.

Chattanooga Comanche County Mary Jane Colwell County City Health Department Cache Comanche County Tuberculosis Mencetan Health Department

Hospital Births And Admissions Noted In Southwestern Area

Journal item lists births at regional hospitals with times and weights including a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Dale Elliott and another to Mr and Mrs Harry Trantor. Also records multiple admissions and discharges across Anadarko Apacheindia towns Medicine Park and surrounding areas, with patients awaiting surgery or under medical care.

E. C. Martens Ollie Anderson E. N. Gayle Lake Odell Wright Rush Springs Sara Sarah Mullins Lee Jason Betziner Apache T. B. Cogan A. L. Ramsey Ramsey Hotel Reese Thompson Roosevelt Albert Terrell James Clare Altus Eugeneson Floyd Reba Jo Buttram Ae H. L. Beehler Sur- Reilly Joe Lewis W. A. Lewis Sterling L. T. Nix Medicine Park James Riley S. 16Th Medi Dale Elliott Arlington Harry Trantor Park Arnold Winham Thomas L. Coley Mary Charlotte Horn Hugh Horn Kenny Dahnee B. W. Harris Cherry Kathy Marie Condrey Condrey Atlanta Eldon C. Adelman Daniel Specht Homer Specht Ash Nelson McPherson Melba Joyce Hall H. O. Williams Bell Finley McLaury, Snyder Gilbert Reynolds Lincoln William Boydston Andrews Myrtle Russell Frank Terry Taylor, Ry Derrel Bruce

Church Breaks Ground for New Education Building

Lawton Heights Methodist Church at 16th and Andrews will hold a ground breaking Sunday at 3 p.m. for a $20,000 educational building. Rev. C Edward Ditterline said Dr M L Sims district superintendent will attend as guest. The 40 by 136 foot cement building will include a 40 foot square fellowship hall, a kitchen, parlor and ten Sunday school rooms. Church members will donate labor.

Lawton Heights Methodist Church 16Th and Andrews C. Edward Ditterline M. L. Sims Ditterline

City Boy Burned By Spilled Fuel

A 17 year old Lawton boy was seriously burned when a jug of gasoline spilled and ignited by a gas stove at his home. Leroy Stokes suffered first and second degree burns to hands arms and legs and was taken to post hospital. Firefighters said the jug broke as he carried gasoline inside after his father sent him for the car. The fire damaged the living room hallway and kitchen. two grass fires nearby caused no damage.

Lawton Leroy Stokes Post Hospital Public Information Office Set. A. J. Bushek 23Rd and Williams Fort Sill Indian School

Aggies Attend Forensic Meet at East Central College

Nine Cameron college students joined hundreds from across the state at the East Central College Forensic meet in Ada. Miss Bennie Daniel heads Cameron speech, with Benn y Fox Pat Grace Irene Overall Benny Ann Schaefer Suzy Stowe Howard Walker Suzie Williams Bill Stratton and Jerry Salyer among Cameron representatives.

Cameron College East Central College Ada Bennie Daniel Cameron Speech Department Cameron Benny Fox Pat Grace Irene Overall Benny Ann Schaefer Suzy Stowe Howard Walker Suzie Williams Bill Stratton Jerry Salyer

Northwest city homes hit by suspected arson fire bug

Fire bug cut screen and entered back porches in three northwest area homes and set fires amid stored items. A prowler attacked three Seydell women with a butcher knife. car stolen and later found abandoned. Police urge residents to report suspicious activity and await investigators.

Seydell Ketchum Hancock Cline Miss Ward Miss Jones Hennessee Chief Hennessee Kyle Moorehead National Board Lacy McKenzie

State Poultry Eggs Prices Oklahoma City Report

Oklahoma City reports from the state Department of Agriculture list prices and current receipts across poultry eggs butterfat and pecans with regional variations. Notable figures include broilers f o b farm 18c Muskogee 18 Vinita 19c. eggs steady to weaker large eggs Tulsa 2 off 32c. butterfat ranges up to 54c in Watonga and surrounding towns. pecans steady at 27-26c in Muskogee Durant and Shawnee. Oklahoma City Livestock shows cattle calves hogs and sheep activity with limited offerings and nominal trade.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Today Bison Alva Frederick Hennessey Kingfisher Blackwell Enid Ord Yukon Clinton el Reno Hobart Lawton Guyman Hooker Broilers F.o.b Tulsa Elk City Laverne Watonga Ardmore Durant Chickasha McAlester Vinita Pauls Valley Enid McAlester Mu USDA

Government suit targets Du Pont stock in GM and U S Rubber

The government sought to force Du Pont de Nemours and Co and related entities to divest stock in General Motors and U S Rubber, arguing the purchases stifled competition in Sherman Act cases. Du Pont denied wrongdoing, claiming stock buys were prudent investments. The suit, filed in 1949, was described as aiming to curb the largest concentration of power in the United States.

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co General Motors Corp U.S. Rubber Co du Pont Holding du Pont du Ponts General Motors U. S. Rubber U. S U.S Defense Tom Clark U.S. Supreme Court Unitedates

Eisenhower Sees No Party Split Threat in 1956 Politics

President Eisenhower said he defends the right to differ but urged Republican leaders to avoid large disagreements on core issues. He noted Knowland and McCarthy factions could align, spurring internal party strife, while insisting toughness on communism and a middle-of-the-road policy can coexist.

Knowland Eisenhower Sen McCarthy R-Wis Knowland-McCarthy Senate United States Charles von Fremd CBS von Fremd

Funeral Rites for William H Mohler Pioneer County Farmer

Services for William Henry Mohler 88 pioneer Comanche county farmer were held Wednesday afternoon in the on Funeral home chapel burial was in the Cache cemetery H C Popejoy Jehovah Witness church Oklahoma City officiated Bearers were Berle Banks F Calaway E L Bentley M P Buhanan Richard Robling and John Hall

William Henry Mohler Comanche County On Funeral Home Cache H. C. Popejoy Jehovah Witness Church Oklahoma City Berle Banks F. Calaway E. L. Bentley M. P. Buhanan Richard Robling John Hall

500 Auto Tag Reservations Accepted in Altus

Altus Oklahoma December 3 Some 500 reservations for special 1955 auto license tag numbers have been accepted. B A Walker tag agent announced. Plates will go on sale December 11.

Okla B. A. Walker

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