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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1954

Page

7

Confessed Slayer Admits Rape Too

Dallas police report Tommy Lee Walker 19 confessed to killing Mrs Parker and, in a later statement, admitted raping her during the robbery near a bridge after Sept 30. He described the assault before escaping with $5 and a severed blood vessel caused Parker’s death. Authorities will seek identification from a reported East Dallas rape victim as part of the case.

Dallas Tommy Lee Walker Ti. C. Parker Walker Fritz Parker Love (Air) Field Itz

Parking Meters Vetoed By Altus

City council faced bitter opposition from local businessmen over a proposed meter rollout around the central square. Police were ordered to crack down on violators as residents were summoned to court. council later rescinded the meter plan in a Monday informal meeting.

Altus Psfeyor Ryan Kern

Hospital Births And Dismissals Noted In Memorial News

Memorial hospital notes births for multiple families with times and weights, listing parents and locations such as Billy Joe Harrison of 109 S. 21st and Elwood Mallow Route 1 Lawton. Also records discharges including O. C. Darling and Mrs. C. M. Rogers Fletcher.

Hee Wil Billy Joe Harrison Elwood Mallow Rt. 1 Lawton Robert E. Gaston Lee Robert Kenneth W. Kimmel Tipton J. C. McCain Elm George Roberts Baliwin Ton S. A. Jackson Euclid Be ‘Sue Bennett Richard Treskill Berry Snyder Duncan Jimmy Blackburn Olan Blackburn Lawrence Koetter Fletcher Albert Shaefer Frank Hughes Sharon Lee R.E. Tucker Rush Springs Fielding Cagle Edward Cagle Ray Yerby William Lee Lamb Homer Lamb

Jennings Named Committee Chief For Demo Parley

Jennings named chairman of the rules committee for the state meeting in Oklahoma City next Monday. Smith Hester announced the appointments with Charles Chesnut of Miami heading the resolutions committee and Leonard Geb of Ponca City leading the credentials committee. O A Brewer of Hugo directs the constitutional amendments committee and Mrs Anne Minton of Maysville heads the memorials committee. A fight is expected as the committee elects a new secretary treasurer with incumbent James Gallagher of Norman facing ouster over a feud with party officials over funds.

Toocratic Oklahoma City Smith Hester State Central Committee Charles Chesnut Miami Leonard Geb Ponca City O. A Brewer Hugo Anne Minton Maysville James Gallagher Norman

State Traffic Toll Is Boosted To 55

An 18 year old youth, Arlie Frank Mann, died from internal injuries after a pickup crash on a McIntosh county road two miles southwest of Checotah. The highway patrol credited two passengers who pulled him from the wreck and took him home. He was readmitted to hospital and died at 4 a.m. after initial treatment and a period of seeming recovery.

United Press Arlie Frank Mann Sith Highway Patrol Mann McIntosh Checotah Taverigaton

Belgian Rifle Is Approved For Tommies

The House of Commons approved arming British troops with the Belgian 30 caliber rifle, replacing Britain's .28 caliber gun. A Labor motion to censures failed 266 to 232, amid claims NATO should standardize on the British weapon. Prime Minister Churchill demonstrated the rifle, calling it first rate, while Labor critics argued against complexity and U.S. influence.

House Commons Britain NATO Churchill

General Officers Get Promotions List Of Temporary Brigs

The Army announces temporary promotions to majors and brigadier generals. Notable names include Brig. Gen. Vonna Burger at Fort Hood and others such as Arthur W. Pence John A. Dabney Bernard L. Robinson Thomas J. H. Trapnell James D. OConnell Guy S. Meloy Jr. Gilman C. Mudgett Lionel C. McGarr Willliam H. Paul D. Harkins Thomas E Deshazo and Orville E. Walsh John W. Harmon y Herbert M. Jones Earl S. Grover Bertram F. Hayford Rob Stokes Jr. Charles G. Holle Francis Bt. Day Frank N. Roberts Peter C. Hains Charles H. Swartz Vonna F. Burger Louis W. Prentiss Richard G. Prather Wesley T. Guest Willard K. Libel Carroll H. Dietrick Edward J ONeill Douglas V Johnson Arthur L. Marshall Robert P. Hollis Rinaldo Van Brunt Ken Hertford and Francis E. Howes. The University of Alaska in Fairbanks is the territory’s top earning institution.

Arthur W. Pence John A. Dabney Bernard L. Robinson Thomas J. H. Trapnell James D. O'Connell Guy S. Meloy Jr Gilman C. Mudgett Lionel C. McGarr William H. Paul D. Harkins Thomas E Deshazo Orville E. Walsh John W. Harmony Herbert M. Jones Earl S. Grover Bertram F. Hayford Rob Stokes Jr Charles G. Ho

Woman Treated for Slashed Wrists at Southwestern

Betty Bush 21 of 909 Summit was treated for self inflicted wrist wounds and released from Southwestern hospital early today. Hospital officials gave no further details, saying the injuries were personal safety related.

Betty Bush Summit Southwestern Hospital

Zany Stunts Bring Laughter to Coffeehouse Scene

The report notes a lighthearted display of stunts by cafe owners to lift mood amid rising coffee costs. An agricultural committee discusses a phase one plan in a broader coffee market exchange, while a Senate Banking subcommittee prepares to take up related actions.

United Press Senate Banking Subcommittee

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