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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1954
Page
18
A religious quotation from Acts 10 38 and a Beecher line on Christ as wisdom and power. The text contrasts Jesus healing the oppressed with divine presence and argues for His divinity through experience.
Lawton hosts a long week of programs for Brotherhood Week across civic clubs, women's groups, and schools as ministers and laymen from three faiths spread the message. The piece urges personal practice of brotherhood beyond rhetoric and notes observance extends beyond National Brotherhood Week to a constant civic ethic.
The sports world is surprised as 25 year old Terry Brennan is named head coach at Notre Dame to replace Frank Leahy. The university cites Brennan's record and its push to youth in education, noting the school president is 36.
The article notes a young player chosen to disrupt Brennan signals a trend toward younger coaches. It emphasizes that football coaching is no longer the domain of older figures as they watch modern sideline prowling each Saturday.
Joseph and Stewart Alsop report two new Soviet heavy bombers the Tupolev 200 and Ilyushin 38 in active production with round trip strike capability to the United States. The twin aircrafts, larger than the B-36 and potentially jet compatible, threaten parity with U S air power and challenge Pentagon assurances of restraint.
A 70 plus patient reports heart leakage and fluid retention. The doctor outlines edema causes including heart failure and kidney involvement, noting abdominal fluid and ankle swelling are common signs. Treatment aims to identify causes, remove fluid, and use diet or medications when needed.
The passage outlines ten qualities a husband shows toward his wife, focusing on care, support, and shared decision making. It highlights his efforts to provide comforts, concern for illness, and thoughtful gestures, ending with reassurance of love.
A fragmented Hollywood item notes amid dialogue on a Western titled Four Desperate Men with John Payne. Report mentions Zsa Zsa Gabor, Paget and Princess of the Nile as part of the chaotic chatter and behind the scenes mood.
Only one alteration to the US map during the War between the States occurred when West Virginia was admitted as a state in 1863.
A retrospective list recalls past officials and residents of Lawton and Comanche County. Names include Clarence Scott announcing a bid for school superintendent and Grover Ozman named to the state advisory board of the National Emergency Council for Oklahoma. Miller leads Boy Scout Troop 39 in a local window decoration contest.
Marquis Childs argues Congress should act despite political madness and set laws for secrets. He contends the United States gains by aligning with free nations and continuing Western Europe’s plan for arms and defense. He warns Democrats must show restraint and reject retaliation in kind.
A fragmented sports item notes a stage scene at Fort Hood with mention of February 17 and San Antonio. The brief hints at a resumed event and a Wednesday schedule, but readable details are limited and no outcomes are provided.
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