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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1954

Page

8

Guatemala Expels U.S. Reporters and Attacks Press

Guatemala expelled U.S. reporters denouncing foreign press as biased and in league with leftist supporters of President Arbenz Guzman. The Foreign Office accused U.S. organs of information of promoting ill will while Gruson defended press freedom and criticized recent Communist attacks. The piece also notes a Salvadorean bullfight riot last October that left eight injured during the national exposition opening.

Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Press. Y Foreign Office United States Camn Guatemala Arbenz U.S. State Department Gruson Independent Press Bannell el Salva

Burton Chandlers collide in two car family driveway

In Tin Minnesota on a Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Chandlers backed their two cars from a one car driveway and collided. Damage was listed at 65 dollars.

Tin Minn Burton Chandlers

Coffee Here's Stiff Five

Du Quoin Illinois February 3. Local race results show five candidates in tight contest for city council with partial results and ongoing vote count as precincts report. Citizens await final tally and certified outcome from city clerk.

Virginia bill targets TV signal theft with $500 fine

A bill introduced in the Virginia state general assembly on Tuesday would impose a $500 fine for stealing television reception. It targets individuals who place antennas near coaxial cables through which TV is piped to customers for a fee.

Richmond State General Assembly

City hires part time dog catcher after stray dog chase

SOUTH ST. PAUL Minn Feb 3 UP The city council voted to hire a part time dog catcher to assist Ben Bendickson after he complained children were freeing stray dogs from his truck as fast as he could catch them. MINNEAPOLIS Minn Feb 3 UP Merton Cullom said Wednesday he would keep a $600 television set delivered by mistake. The set had replaced his old $195 table model by error and deliverymen said it was meant for a neighbor. Cullom warned they will be charged with breaking and entering if they reclaim it.

South St, Paul, Minn Ben Bendickson Ben Minneapolis Minn Merton Cullom Cullom

Railroad Tax Delinquent Tops Nassau County List

Mineola New York February 3 The Long Island railroad was listed Tuesday as Nassau county s number one tax delinquent for 1953 The bankrupt railroad has held the chief delinquent spot for the last five years.

Mineola N.Y Long Island Nassau County

Bond to fund new bridge wins approval in Galveston

Galveston officials reported a $6 million bond proposal to finance a new bridge secured voter backing after a wager between Todd Shipyard Manager Lester E. Briese and Mayor Herbert Y. Cartwright. The bet's outcome was celebrated as the bond passed Wednesday.

Galveston Tex Todd Shipyard Lester E. Briese Herbert Y. Cartwright

Yesteryear items from The Constitution files

A retrospective from The Constitution highlights 30 years ago events in Lawton and Comanche county. Items mention fire damage to a Hat cleaning department, Lawton, plus 20 years past notes on President Woodrow Wilson and a large electric company tax basis, 1953 county treasurer C E Price, and candidates Dwight Malcolm and Dee Moncrief Sr for county offices. Also noted are charity fund gains, aerial gunner wings for Pfc Culver, aviation radioman training for Armand Lee Reese, and Jeanne Freeland becoming a second lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps.

Electric Company Comanche County C. E. Price Dwight Malcolm Warm Springs Foundation Dee Moncrief Sr Justice of Peace District No. 2 Lawton Alysisee Pfc R. Culver Marionne 209 RAF Training Command School Harlingen Tex Armand Lee Reese Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn Jeanne E. Freeland Army Nurse Corps

Loon Collision Delays Plane at Kent County Airport

A wayward loon crashed into a passenger transport plane at Kent County Airport in Grand Rapids. The bird sustained injuries and was grounded while airport staff assisted it. The incident disrupted a routine air service as the airport managed the damaged aircraft and wildlife response.

Grand Rapids Mich Kent County

Cafe Operator Dies After Oklahoma City Plane Crash

M L Barney Barnard a 36 year old Weatherford cafe operator died in Oklahoma City from injuries after a light plane crash west of the city. The crash near Tulakes Airport northwest of Bethany also left the other occupant Fred Carlson 30 in fair condition at St Anthony Hospital.

Oklahoma City Weatherford M. L Barney) Barnard Tulakes Bethany Fred Carlson St. Anthony Hospital

Army Secretary Robert Stevens Returns From Far East Tour

Secretary of the Army Robert Stevens flew back to the United States on Wednesday after completing a tour of Army installations in the Far East.

Army Robert Stevens United States Far East

House Passes Bill To Boost Solon Pension

Washington bill boosts congressional pensions with early retirement options and widow and child annuities. It allows full benefits at 60 after 10 years, or 55 after 10 with reduced rate, and uses five years of service for calculation. Members pay 6 percent into the retirement fund. new plan estimates and payouts shown for example member.

House Mets

Beeson Nomination Delayed For Probe

The Senate committee delayed action on Beeson nomination after questioning the Food Machinery firm and its officials about a pension and possible return to the San Jose firm. Democrats charge Beeson is a “company man” and biased, while Beeson denies any agreement to resume his old job. A telegraph excerpt from Davies was introduced to dispute Beeson’s statements about employment plans and pension rights.

San Jose Beeson Senate Eisenhower Paul L. Davies Food Machinery Beesention NLRB The San Jose Mercury Democrats Mercury Bee- Son H. Alexander Smith R-Nj Davies All Ponetions Win Vies

Pope Pius XII Shows Comfort After Restful Night

VatI City dispatch reports Pope Pius XII much more comfortable after his most restful night since illness began ten days ago with gastritis. The Vatican notes improvement as doctors monitor his condition.

Vati City Pope Pius XII

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