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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1954
Page
1
President Syngman Rhee declared he is determined to attack Chinese forces in North Korea and may act without American support. He warned time is running out and accused U.S. policy of being mistaken while outlining reasons for a first strike to liberate Korean soil.
Beasley a former Langton policeman faced a year and a day sentence after a superior court jury found him guilty of accepting a $65 bribe from bootlegger Carl Bullard. Beasley claimed the money was evidence to help arrest the suspect, while police chief Ralph Hennessee and Capt. Preston Williams testified Beasley was caught after accepting marked bills at the LO ranch near 11th and Lee.
A Navy patrol boat found no trace of the 60 foot racing schooner Dirigo II after a search 1800 miles south of Los Angeles off the Mexican coast. Coast Guard officials said a look out reported orange flashes but no source was found. The vessel was reported in trouble after gasoline drums on deck broke loose in heavy seas.
Rep. Ernest Bramblett faces seven counts of payroll padding after a federal jury found him guilty. Sentencing could reach 35 years and $70,000. defense will appeal and seek to overturn the verdict. Bramblett's political future hangs in the balance as he weighs re election.
Oklahoma City attorney William O Coe says he will not attack a specific foe but will fight back if necessary. He rejects reports he aims to block James C Nance and says he will campaign across every county with as many speeches as time allows. He warns he may be as rough as the back end of a shooting gallery if pushed personally.
Lt. Gen. I. D. White, commanding general of the Fourth Army, will arrive at Fort Sill Thursday afternoon for his first official visit since becoming chief. Full honors will be given Friday morning, with briefings for Artillery Center staff, the Artillery School and the Army Aviation School, plus a demonstration before his Friday lunch departure.
House Ways and Means Committee backs a farmers tax cut and approves moving toward four quarterly corporate payments, while rejecting all but one proposed point in Eisenhower's 25 point tax overhaul. A change to April 15 filing deadlines is expected to pass, and a $10 million annual saving comes from soil and water conservation expense deductions for farmers.
Former Cotton Comanche county district judge Toby Morris announced Wednesday his candidacy for district judge in the Cotton Comanche county nominating district. Morris, who served nine and a half years as district judge and three terms as congressman, noted his long public service and private practice. Fellow possible candidate Pete Fuller, current city judge, has also been mentioned.
County election officials will split a 1509.44 dollar fund for work in the turnpike election. County Clerk Bertha Preuitt announced today that about 168 workers may pick up warrants in the clerk's office. Inspectors clerks and other officials are to be paid.
Tokyo reports 105 American aircraft technicians in civilian dress arrive with Gen. Weyland to aid French forces in Indo China. Other items note UN talks, Viet Minh advances near Luang Prabang, possible Chennault air transport flights, and Senator Russell criticizing the move as risky.
Col Ret Walter C Lattimore named chairman of the 1954 American Red Cross fund campaign in Comanche county with a $34070 goal starting March 1. He announced seven division leaders at the county chapter meeting and will appoint an eighth for outlying rural areas. Mrs A J Rawlings and John Shoemaker were named co chairs for residential areas and Warren Wolverton for the business district in Lawton.
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov unveiled a 50 year security treaty plan at the Big Four talks. The document would replace the North Atlantic Alliance and invite all European states to join, including East and West Germany as powers until unification.
Residents brought two paving petitions for Gore Boulevard with objections to single and dual slab plans and a 40 foot option. A Chamber of Commerce panel proposed a 40 foot slab with no center island, potentially creating a four lane road funded partly by property owners while serving Memorial Hospital and three other institutions. The Council referred a right of way issue on Cache Road widening to the Streets and Public Properties committee.
Berlin February 10 United Press reports say a refugee from the Soviet occupation zone was shot by Communist police at the West Berlin border as he tried to reenter East Berlin. He was hit in the right leg and limped back to the western sector. East Germany reports growing unrest and propaganda as the Big Four ministers conference continues.
Fort Sill area residents and city officials clash over a proposed four lane widening of U S 62 from Fort Sill Blvd west for two miles The council sent the issue to the Street and Public Property committee after hearing objections and a highway commission request to confirm right of way for further planning Representative Charles Ozman voiced dissatisfaction with the state submission The debate points to ongoing debate over the highway project and potential route changes Page 2 indicates continuation of coverage
A 25 year old former convict Harold Weinberg confessed to killing poet Maxwell Bodenheim and his wife Ruth Fagan. Police said the bodies were found in Weinberg’s furnished room near the scene in Greenwich Village. Weinberg was arrested in a basement room within ten blocks of the murder site after being questioned at East Fifth Street station.
The President urged the nation to avoid partisan mudslinging as too serious for the times. He noted some Democratic support will be needed for parts of his program amid Republican criticism linking Democrats to past subversive activity. Senator Dirksen disputed that GOP critiques alone would force Democratic opposition. Tony McCarthy claimed tolerance of Communist subversion grew under Democratic administration.
Lawton observes Brotherhood Week February 15 through 19 with a schedule of speeches by representatives of three faiths. Marvin Trope chairs the committee with Rev. J. J. Stowe Jr and Charley Wade. Mrs. Latha H. Prosser is secretary. Speaking teams will address civic groups and women’s organizations for the first time.
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