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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1954

Page

3

Modern Jazz Charms Hollywood Young Prodigy

Hollywood pianist Andre Previn, MGM studio music director, moonlights at a Wilshire Boulevard club playing progressive jazz. He explains modern jazz frees harmony, allows bold improvisation, and attracts opera‑loving fans while critics note its technical depth and swing.

Hollywood Southern California MGM Andre Previn Wilshire Blvd Previn Thic Ciro’s Mocambo Union Shorty Rogers Shelley Manne Hollywood Blvd Gerry Mulligan Frank Sinatra Hollywood Bowl Bartok

Red Cross Launches $85 Million March Drive

The Red Cross announces a March campaign to raise 8 million dollars and recruit 30 million members. Funds will support services for servicemen and veterans 36,640,000. blood program 14,287,000. disaster relief 5,127,000. first aid water safety and nurses training 6,135,000.

Washington P Red Cross

Why Did Red China Jail 11 Yanks Cold War Mystery

Charles M. McCann analyzes why Peiping jailed 11 U S Air Force men on spy charges. The piece explores motives such as pressuring the United States for recognition and pushing for a broader East Asia diplomatic conference. It notes potential links to UN status for Formosa and the fate of Chinese students, urging Dag Hammarskjöld to disclose Peiping’s price for release.

Red China Charles M. McCann United Press Peiping United States Air Force Jacob A. Malik United Nations Formosa Ing Chiang Moscow Dag Hammarskjold

Negro Woman Held In Chickasha Killing

Grady County Attorney Wilson Smithen may file murder charges Monday against 63 year old Viola Spencer suspected of stabbing to death Clarence Brown 34 in Chickasha. Brown died at a local hospital from two knife wounds near 1 21 p.m. Spencer, described as having a long police record, faced the killing investigation.

Chickasha Okla Grady County Wilson Smithen Clarence Brown Brown Smithen Viola Spencer

Freed Convict In Jail Again After Store Robbery Attempt

A 23 year old burglary convict released nine days earlier from McAlester prison was jailed again after allegedly trying to rob Montgomery Ward in Duncan Oklahoma. He shot guard Ray Wampler who is hospitalized in serious condition. The suspect J D Martin, 25, surrendered after a rifle dispute and was captured in the store.

Duncan Okla Montgomery Ward J. D. Martin Ray Wampler Wampler Dale Rose Martin McAlester Stephens County

Biggest radio show in world made up of folksy talks

Washington reports a Nation back home in Jakarta Miss Supadirmin Martadirdja describes life in Indonesia and American culture. The Voice of America expands from New York to 230 Independence Ave with 14 studios and 10 recording rooms and broadcasts to 600 million listeners. Taxpayers fund the operation at 16 million dollars yearly as Miss M speaks of food labor and fairness.

Harman W. Nichols Washington Supadirmin Martadirdja Djakarta Indonesia Martadirdja Voice of America Moodare New York Miss M United States Shuhastjarjo New York Independence Ave America

Oklahoma County Farm Home Fire Fatal For One

A fatal fire at a Oklahoma County farm home claimed the life of 82 year old resident A. Joslyn. The residence burned in the city area of West Oklahoma City. Investigators assess cause while authorities cordon off the scene.

Oklahoma County W. A. Joslyn The Okla

Farm Home Fire Claims Life of Local Resident

A local resident died yesterday from burns after a bed caught fire on Saturday. The cause of the blaze has not been determined yet and investigators are evaluating the scene.

The Story of Insurance and a Desert Miracle

A parable shows three horsemen who gather pebbles that become diamonds at sunrise, illustrating the value and risk of insurance. The tale ends with a moral: be glad you insured but not careless about coverage. Russell and Ford Insurance Agency offers guidance.

Russell and Ford Insurance Agency

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