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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1954

Page

3

Kerr Won't Back Any Candidate in Demo Governor Race

U S Senator Robert Kerr said he will not back any candidate in Oklahoma Democratic primary for governor, denying links to possible entries as false. He will support nominees after Democrats select them, noting longtime friend Raymond Gary has entered, with others like William Coe also running.

Oklahoma City U. S Robert S. Kerr Kerr Oklahoma Raymond Gary Madisl Gary William Coe

Europe Endures Bitter Cold Wave Across Continent

A seven year cold wave grips Europe from Portugal to Siberia with freezing temperatures and heavy snow. At least 35 deaths reported this week including 28 skaters drowned in England and Holland and five children who froze to death in France. Temperatures reach 30 below in parts of Poland and 6 above in southern England as snow reaches Marseille. Blizzards strand hundreds in Italy while Adriatic winds rupture dikes near Rovigo forcing evacuations.

London Europe Portugal Siberia England Holland France Poland Lisbon Berlin Hamburg Paris Hurn Marseille French Riviera Italy Adriatic Rovigo

City Man Charged After Auto Crash

Tom Street of Lawton, 62, charged with drunken driving in a two car wreck Saturday night. O J Pippin 42 of 1913 Dearborn stopped at a red light when Street rear ended him at Second and B. Speeding and other charges listed for multiple defendants across city and justice courts.

Tom Street Lawton Jimmy Warren Fred Mitchell O. J. Pippin Dearborn Second Pippin City Justice of Peace Billy Doyle Sanders Loren Glenn Fort Sill Billy Dean Calloway Fletcher Earl Oliver Johnson Jr Jean D. Phelps Gore Jo&n Chick Oklahoma City Donald Dean O'Neal Glenn Calloway Johnson Landers O'Neal Marvin Cameron Chick Jean Phelps Woodrow Giles JP Court

Editor's slip nets $32 for March of Dimes at Sill

An editor's slip brought in 32 dollars to the March of Dimes today. A Fort Sill American Legion post had planned to donate Saturday night dance receipts to the polio fund. The Bateman Zarling Post No 193 at Sill held a meeting and chose to proceed with the original donation plan.

American Legion Fort Sill LaVerne Ebbesen Bateman-Zarling Sill

Thief Takes Only Milk From School

A thirsty thief stole two bottles of milk from an ice box in the Will Rogers school kitchen at Ninth and McKinley, likely Saturday or Sunday. Police reported that several rooms were searched and a desk was damaged during the break in.

Will Rogers Ninth and McKinley

Christmas party for Hall County workers called off

Nova Grand Island Nebraska report notes a Christmas party for Hall County employees was canceled due to strict lottery rules. Deputy County Attorney Lloyd W. Kelly Jr. was slated to present a door prize before the cancellation.

Nova Grand Island Neb Hall County Lloyd W. Kelly, Jr

MIGs Continue From Page One

The Air Force reported that an RB-45 reconnaissance aircraft over international waters northwest of Sok-To Island near Korea on Jan 22 was attacked by a large formation of MiG-15 jets. F-86 Sabres supported the defense, shooting down one MiG-15. no U S aircraft were lost. Russian fighters downed a B-50 reconnaissance aircraft.

U.S. Air Force Sok-To Korea U. S

Coffee’s Arrival in Abyssinia and Europe

The record notes coffee use in Abyssinia from the 15th Century as a long established practice. It adds that coffee did not spread widely in Europe until the 17th Century.

Abyssinia Europe

Stop Taking Harsh Drugs for Constipation

Stop taking harsh drugs for constipation and seek gentle relief with Dr. Caldwell's Senna Laxative. The natural senna extract provides comfortable, temporary relief for the whole family and helps you stay on schedule without repeated doses. Mail bottle to 280 New York 18 NY.

Dr. Caldwell

Air Force Major Dies In Trainer Flight

Air Force Major Fox, attached to the Wright Air Development Corps, died after a trainer aircraft he piloted with Col Allen encountered bad weather during a flight from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Tucson Arizona. Fox was lost near Lubbock Texas and found by ranchers.

The Air Force Fox Tulsa Okla Virginia Lee Fox Wright - Patterson Afb Directorate of Weapons Systems Wright Air Development Corps Allen Davis - Monathan Air Force Base Tucson Ariz Reese Air Force Base Lubbock Texas City

Glandular Inflammation Treatment Promises Non Surgical Relief

The Excelsior Institute reports glandular inflammation as a constitutional disease linked to aging and offers non surgical treatments. A free book from the institute outlines remedies and life reform, with no obligation, addressed to Springs, Missouri.

Excelsior Institute Presscelsior Institute Springs Missouri

Japanese Mob Honeymooning Marilyn and Joe Seized Hotel

A chaotic mob stormed a honeymoon hotel in Tokyo as Marilyn and Joe, pursued by Japanese gangsters, were escorted by a police line. Four thousand people surged through guards and a wedge of Jeeps opened a path for the couple in a convertible toward downtown, while crowds climbed the car and threatened to overwhelm the roof.

Tokyo

Honeymoon Threat Scene At Hotel Front Door

Report describes people attempting to storm the front door of a hotel where a couple planned a quiet honeymoon. Authorities investigated the disturbance and escorted trespassers away to restore order.

Making Trek On Salt Grass Trail

A Texas procession stretched three miles along Highway 290 yesterday as riders and a caravan of 20 mule or horse-drawn vehicles and 10 chuck wagons moved through. The event drew participants from across the state disrupting traffic on the busy highway.

Texas Highway 290

Sapulpa Board Calls Feb Election For 195000 Building Plan

The Board of Education of School District 33 has called an election for February 9 on a 195000 construction program.

Sapulpa, Okla Board of Education of School District 33

What Every Woman Should Know About Female Weakness

An early 20th century pill ad touts Lydia Pinkham's Compound Tablets for menstrual cramps backache and other functional distress. Doctors claim relief in up to 3 of 4 cases with no painkillers, and 63 to 80 percent improvement cited for middle life changes.

Lydia Pinkham

C-C Names Group To Study Widening Road

A Lawton Chamber of Commerce sub committee on roads will study right of way problems for the proposed widening of U S 62 from Fort Sill Boulevard west two miles. Charles Wade will head the group with Carl Stephens Charles E Young Carl Froneberger Jr and Harry Miller as members. The committee aims to plan acquisition of right of way and will meet on Tuesday.

Lawton Chamber of Commerce U. S. 62 Fort Sill Blvd Charles Wade Carl Stephens Charles E. Young Carl Froneberger Jr Harry Miller Wade

Suburban growth spurs life insurance demand rise

In suburbs, stores and small factories appear as life insurance seeks to protect families and communities. The main reason people buy life insurance is protection and security for loved ones, with funds supporting both personal and national aims amid rising costs.

Life Insurance

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