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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1954

Page

5

Trailer Murder Trial Recessed Until Saturday

In Holbrook Arizona on February 12 Carl J. Folk 60 faces charges of torturing and killing Betty Faye Allen 22 in her trailer on December 1 1961 The defense says Folk denied the killing while acknowledging attempted robbery He described finding the couple and later abandoning the theft as a court recess paused testimony until Saturday.

Folk Clovis N.M Allen Here Wattsburg Falk

Boy Trapped 18 Hours in Abandoned Icebox Is Rescued

In Toledo Ohio a 6 year old boy James Edward Brice crawled into an old icebox and shut the door. The box leaked and doors did not seal, letting in air. He was found yesterday by a neighbor after spending 18 hours inside cold and hungry but alive.

Toledo Ohio James Edward Brice

Mailman Fired For Social Calls Along Route

WATERTOWN NY postal worker was dismissed for loitering on the route and delaying deliveries. The carrier said he stopped to chat with residents during rounds, prompting officials to remove him from service.

Watertown N. Y Post Office

Well Of Facts About Lincoln Not Drying Up

Chicago scholars debate whether the Lincoln theme has been exhausted as the Civil War Round Table plans a meeting to discuss ongoing research. Members say Civil War records in the National Archives may reveal new material and mysteries about War Department conduct.

Chicago Abraham Lincoln National Archives Washington Elmer Gertz War Department E. B. Long Round Table Lincoln Ralph G. Newman

Springfield Honors Lincoln Memory on Civil War Death Anniversary

Springfield Illinois marks the 145th anniversary of Lincoln's death with ceremonies at Oak Ridge cemetery and Emancipator's tomb. The events feature Lincoln's residence in the Brown Frame House and the New Salem state park village recalling his youth.

Springfield Ill Abraham Lincoln Oak Ridge Cemetery Mecca Lincoln New Salem State Park

Latins Try To Halt U S Coffee Boycott

Washington report says the Inter American Economic and Social Council voted 15 to 1 to spread a resolution condemning any coffee boycott campaign in the United States. The sole dissent came from the United States. The council is part of the Organization of American States and includes Latin American coffee producing nations.

Washington Inter- American Economic and Social Council United States Organization of American States

Reporter Kidnapped After Return Home Near Nashville

Nashville journalist Bill Woolsey was robbed and bound with tape in a parking lot behind the Nashville Printing Corp. He escaped within minutes and alerted police who arrested Perry William Moore and Joe Sicurella on highway robbery charges. Moore claimed Kilby Prison escape in 1953.

Nashville Tenn Here Bill Woolsey Perry William Moore Joe Sicurella Moore Kilby Alabama Earl Phillips Oliver Earl Moore Nashville Printing Corp Woolsey Nashville Tennessean

Trucker Loses Legs In Cement Mixer Accident

Warren J. Murray a 25 year old Alhambra resident remained in critical condition after a fall into a cement mixer at a construction site. He became caught as the mixer blades severed his legs and fire crews freed him with torches at Santa Monica Hospital.

Los Angeles Warren J. Murray Alhambra Ama Santa Monica Hospital

John L. Lewis Turns 74 in Washington

John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers is 74 today. Neither he nor the union plans any formal observance.

John L. Lewis Washington United Mine Workers

Japs Drop Honor System for Public Telephones

Tokyo reports Japan will require coin deposits at public telephones after the system failed. Patrons complain 85 percent of calls ran on the cuff with poor service and lost connections. The old honor boxes yielded IOUs and debris, prompting the switch to coin boxes.

Tokyo Japan Asia United States

Tempers Flare as Japanese Discuss Financial Scandals

In Tokyo a parliamentary committee clash over charges in Japanese financial circles saw Liberal Koichi Tabuchi and Progressive Shiro Nakano trade insults. Tabuchi attacked Nakano and was restrained as guards intervened, ending the session amid rising tempers.

Tokyo Koichi Tabuchi Shiro Nakano Tabuchi Nakano

Jury acquits cop in assault case in Chicago

A Municipal Court jury acquitted George E. Kuhter, 28, of assault and false imprisonment in the Humboldt Park incident. Judge John T. Dempsey testified that Kuhter and Donald E. Cummings, 27, allegedly roughed him while he walked his dog. Cummings awaits trial on accessory charges.

Chicago Cos John T. Dempsey George E. Kuhter Donald E. Cummings Dempsey Humboldt Park Kuhter

Police Capture Escaped Con In Baltimore Bowling Alley

Baltimore officers captured Otis-23, an escapee from Maryland Penitentiary who broke out Wednesday with other inmates in a mattress truck. The arrest followed a struggle on the bowling alley stairs after officers entered the Glenview Bowling Center seeking the escapees.

Baltimore Rawlings James Buckle Otis Maryland

Jackie Cooper Files for Divorce from Second Wife

Lawyer says Jackie Cooper seeks divorce on mental cruelty grounds. The couple wed March 28, 1950, separated December 8, 1951, and have no children.

Jackie Cooper Voce Waybright Coopers

Governor cool to veteran loan rush plans

The governor doubts strong demand for a state backed bond plan to finance farm and home loans for war veterans. The Legion may push a bill to back bonds with state credit if not funded privately. Bid dates are set for March 1 but officials fear no bids will be offered.

Legion Murray

Tot Insists Bowl Belongs On Floor

The article describes J Fehr of Salt Lake City applying a harsh sequence of paddling and bowl replacements after his 20 month old son Rus sell spilled cereal. Fehr claims his approach reflects his child psychology beliefs though it shows repeated discipline actions.

J Fehr Russell Fehr

Life Story Ends in Eureka After Fan Fainting Incident

Fragmentary text reports a life story told in Eureka California ended abruptly as a fan listening to the tale collapsed and died. Details are incomplete and unclear in the surviving copy.

Eureka Calif

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