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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1954

Page

3

Garden Lover Spread Death Among Rabbits

Paris professor Paul Armand Delille released myxomatosis to curb rabbits in his garden. The virus spread across France and into Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, and Britain, causing huge financial damage to hunting interests. He faces lawsuits from a woman whose rabbits died and a hunter association joins the suit while the ministry notes wild rabbits are harmful to crops.

Paris Paul Armand- Delille Armand-Delille Australia France Italy Switzerland Belgium Germany Britain Superior Council For Hunting Ministry of Agriculture

Russians Fanning War Hysteria Among People

AP analyst William L. Ryan reports Moscow shifts from peace rhetoric to mobilization on the home front. Trud and public meetings push war scare themes linked to resisting Paris agreements and rearming West Germany, with Molotov reaffirming might and readiness.

William L. Ryan Moscow Soviet Union U.S.S.R Trud Europe Paris West Germany Stalin Britain France V. M. Molotov Molotov

Oklahoma Attorney General Moves to Nullify Patrolmen’s Association Charter

A district court suit seeks to void the National Highway Patrolmen's Association of America charter alleging misuse of its corporate power. The petition claims the group charged incorporators, failed to file annual property reports, and forfeited corporate rights. The charter was granted August 11 1953 by leaders including Robert O. Hurt Oklahoma City constable charged with armed robbery and Eddie O Nugent and Art Nugent.

Oklahoma City Mac Q. Williamson National Highway Patrolmen’s Association of America Robert O. Hurt Eddie O Art Nugent

Woman 63 Contracts Polio in Louisville

A 63 year old woman, the oldest polio case in recent years in Louisville, was stricken with polio according to the Health Department. Her name was not released.

Louisville Health Department

120 Yank Slaves Reported Working On Manchuria Farm

Taipei Formosa the nationalist news agency Tatao reported today about 120 American prisoners of war working as slave laborers on a farm near Mukden Manchuria. There was no confirmation of the report nor any prospects of verification.

Taipeh Formosa Tatao Mukden Manchuria

Wichita Adopts Youth Curfew After Delinquency Debate

Wichita city commissioners approved a curfew for youths under 16 requiring accompaniment by adults after 11 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Supporters say the rule will help curb juvenile delinquency.

Wichita Kan

24th Division To Relieve Marines In Korea

Gen Maxwell B Taylor announced that the U S 24th Division will replace the Marines in South Korea as the 1st Marine Division is pulled out. The 24th Division has begun redeploying from Korea to Japan.

South Korea Camp Zama Japan U.S Maxwell B. Taylor 24Th Korea

Nationalists Fire On U S Airliner Near Formosa

Northwest Orient reports an airliner was fired on by Chinese Nationalist guns 23 minutes after leaving Taipei on a Tokyo run. The four engine DC4 at 9000 feet suffered three shellbursts but no damage. Pilot Capt. Walter Bullock of Minnesota led the flight.

Tokyo Northwest Orient Taipei Formosa Okinawa Northwest Walter Bullock Minnesota

How to Clean Playing Cards With Camphor Spirit

To clean playing cards lightly apply camphor spirits with cotton and then wipe off and polish for a clean finish.

Oklahoma November Employment Near Record Level

Oklahoma City The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reports November non farm employment up 2 700 from October and close to the all time November high. Chairman Vandivier cites 540 700 wage earners in November, with seasonal hiring for holidays boosting figures and a January dip expected.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Oklahoma Dave Vandivier Vandivier

Oilman Reports Theft of Nuggets and Diamond

Oilman David Mc Cord told police he lost seven gold nuggets and an uncut half carat diamond downtown. He described them as hanging on a gold chain on his tie clasp.

Dallas David McCord

Hearing On Train Service Cancellation To Be Continued

The Corporation Commission will continue a hearing on the application to discontinue daily Santa Fe passenger service between Ponca City and the Kansas line on January 5. The continuance was requested yesterday by W. W. Rodgers, Blackwell city attorney.

Oklahoma City Corporation Commission Ponca City Kansas Line W. W. Rodgers Blackwell

Bingo Illegal Even In Churches in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Attorney General's office ruled bingo games illegal in the state including church settings. Assistant Attorney General James P. Garrett stated there is no exception allowing a church to conduct a bingo game in response to a New York official's query.

Oklahoma City Attorney General's Office Oklahoma Asst James P. Garrett New York Garrett

Troopers Plan Christmas Day Duty Break

Oklahoma Highway Patrol will run a tighter patrol over the Christmas weekend while allowing troopers several hours with their families on Christmas Day. Chief Jack Rollins said 10 radar units and two airplanes will help standard patrols in an intensified safety drive. Last year 14 people died and 444 accidents occurred over the holiday period, injuring 187 others.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trol Jack Rollins Rollins

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