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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1954

Page

5

Russia May Harden Its Attitude Again

Washington reports note Moscow could harden stance toward the West early next year. Analysts fear renewed tension but expect ongoing basic contact with world powers. Russia may seek to justify wartime burdens, while Western arms plans advance. Petulant moves could follow in diplomacy with France and Germany.

Washington Russia Moscow West Germany France Germany Pierre Men

Private Finds KP Relaxing at Fort Knox

Pfc. Robert F Cordy, already Korea veteran and KP volunteer, is named KP of the year at Fort Knox. He peels 11 potatoes a minute and earned a three day pass. Cordy plans to join the restaurant business after his July enlistment ends.

FT. Knox Robert F Cordy Cordy Louisville

Logging Camp Cook Thief Traced By Buffalo Police Chief

Ole Arseth a 49 year old from Isabella Minnesota robbed Oakley National Bank in Buffalo taking 6100 then wrecked his getaway car fifteen minutes later He was captured after off duty Buffalo police chief George Laplant walked into the bank unarmed and started the pursuit arousing cashier Harold Templin to warn him.

Buffalo Minn Ole Arseth Isabella George Laplant Oakley National Bank

Chicago boiler inspector dies after drinking disinfectant

William Swatos aged 50, a Chicago boiler inspector, plunged to his death from a fifth floor hotel room in Terre Haute after reportedly consuming two bottles of a disinfectant. No suicide note was found in the room.

Terre Haute, Ind William Swatos Chicago

Solons May Get Chance to Kill Dixon-Yates Pact

The SEC hearing timetable gives the new Congress a lever to revise or halt the Dixon-Yates private power contract tied to TVA plans. Middle South Utilities and Southern Co face a $107 million West Memphis plant, with $14 million in Mississippi Valley Generating Co. funding, hearings set to close Dec 23 and resubmissions due by Jan 18.

Washington P Securities and Exchange Commission Congress Dixon-Yates SEC Ralph H. Demmler Lan 5 Eisenhower Tennessee Valley Authority Middle South Utilities, Inc Edgar H. Dixon The Southern Co Eugene Yates AEC TVA West Memphis Ark Mississippi Valley Generating Co Demmler

Mexican Draftees to Finish Year of Military Service

The Mexican defense ministry announced that 225 000 conscripts will complete one year of compulsory service on Sunday Dec 19. Most were selected by the annual draft lottery and fulfilled their obligation by marching on Sundays rather than serving in active duty.

Mexico City Mexican Defense Ministry

Western Democracies Face Crucial Decision

James Marlow reports from Washington on NATO ministers meeting in Paris to decide who controls atomic weapon use. The piece outlines whether military commanders or civilian leaders should authorize instant retaliation and how to balance American arsenal with European fears of trigger happiness and the need for a crisis group.

Washington North Atlantic Treaty Organization Paris NATO Russia West Dulles U.S United States

Alabama Brothers Given Prison Terms for Slavery Case

In Birmingham, Alabama, Oscar Edwin Dial and Fred Dial, white farmers from west central Alabama, were sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for holding enslaved Black people. They were convicted in May after an original indictment covering seven Dial relatives in Alabama and Mississippi.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Oscar Edwin Dial Fred Mississippi

Aviation Observes its 51st Birthday

Airmen nationwide mark Aviation Day with year long events honoring the Wright brothers first flight 51 years ago. President Eisenhower awards the Collier Trophy to J H Kindelberger and F H Heinnann for supersonic fighter development as part Wright Day celebrations.

Washington Orville Wilbur Wright Kitty Hawk N. C Fisenhower White House J. H Dutch) Kindelberger North American Aviation, Inc Los Angeles F. H. Heinmann Douglas Aircraft Co Santa Monica Calif

Filipinos See First Bullfight Next Sunday

Manila faces its inaugural bullfight as promoter Cortes gains permission from President Ramon Magsaysay amid protests from lawmakers and animal groups. An arena rises near the Legislative Building, drawing anger over dignity and legality of bull killing.

Manila Philippines Spain Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Ramon Magsaysay Sunken Gardens Legislative Halls of Congress Cortes

Imported bullfighting troupe to Manila shocks society

A troupe from Spain and Portugal plus 25 Cortes members plan Manila fights following Spanish and Mexican styles. Bulls will be killed. The Society is most unhappy about the arrangement.

Spain Portugal Cortes Manila The Society For the Prevention of Cruelty

Chile Reports 68.88 Percent Rise in Cost of Living

Chilean government reports a 68.88 percent increase in the cost of living over the past year. The announcement came Thursday as prices surged across utilities food and services affecting households nationwide.

Santiago Chile

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