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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1954

Page

11

Heat Wave Tips From Psych Experts in Cleveland

In Cleveland the American Psychological Association pressed heat coping strategies. Paul Torrence from Stead Air Force Base Reno explains that planning mitigates fatigue and memory decline during extreme temps. He warns against trivial greetings and urges family organization to persevere without mental defeat.

Cleveland American Psychological Association Paul Torrence Advanced Survival School Stead Air Force Base Reno Nev

Mexico Purchase Near Centennial

The Gadsden Purchase becomes 100 years old this month. In 1853 1854 James Gadsden and Santa Anna signed a treaty awarding parts of southern Arizona and four New Mexico counties to the United States for 10 million dollars. The area now yields copper and minerals and supports irrigation farming near Tucson.

Washington Gadsden James Gadsden U. S Mexico Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Arizona New Mexico United States Gila River Ace Regee Pierce Senate Santa Anna California Southern Pacific Tucson Ariz

Aberdeen Angus Sales Opening Set

The nation's top Aberdeen Angus sales begin January 23 at Ralph L. Smith farms in Chillicothe Missouri and proceed January 25-26 to Sunbeam Farms in Miami Oklahoma and Angus Valley Farms in Tulsa Oklahoma. Prices at these sales typically set the spring pattern for Angus markets nationwide.

Tulsa Okla Chillicothe Oklahoma Ralph L. Smith Sunbeam Miami Angus Valley Farms

Gov Lodge and wife name dog Gay after Joy death

In Hartford Connecticut Gov John D Lodge and his wife mourn the loss of their pet Joy who was killed by a car They have adopted a new puppy and named it Gay in remembrance of Joy The article notes the replacement at the governor's residence.

Hartford, Conn Joy Gov John D. Lodge Gay

McKeever Enters Republican Race for State Chair

Enid attorney McKeever officially enters the Oklahoma Republican state chairmanship race. He vows to fight the Democratic stranglehold and criticizes Democratic Sen. Kerr as the Senate jester. McKeever backs Tulsa and Garfield counties for delegation strength at the Feb. 15 state convention in Oklahoma City.

Enid Okla McKeever Republican Party Oklahoma Vinson Tulsa Carrier Oklahoma City Sitaneer Robert S. Kerr Senate Kerr Garfield Counties Gockbanen

Hollywood Year in Review 1953 Feuds and Firsts

Hollywood in 1953 featured record feuds divorces romances and shocks from cheesecake to wide screen. The year saw three dimensional and wide screen films born bold headlines tied to Joan Crawford Mercedes McCambridge and other stars. Notable events included Rita Hayworth Aly Khan marriages Ginger Rogers Lana Turner and many more shaping the city’s volatile star culture.

Plaster City Hollywood Marlene Dietz Las Vegas Terry Moort Korea Lucky Pat Crowley Audrey Hepburn War Department Joan Crawford Mercedes McCambridge Dean Martin Jerry Lewis London Zsa Zsa Gabor Porfirio Rubirosa Richard Widmark Gary Cooper Mexico Mario Lanza MGM Cupid John Wayne Chata Susan Hayward Jack Webb Eleanor Parker Peggy Lee Margaret Whiting Maureen O'Hara Celeste Holm Terry Moore Mona Freeman Jane Powell Donald O'Connor Rita Hayworth Aly Khan Dick Haymes Hedy Lamarr Ted Stauffer Charles Lee Ginger Rogers Lana Turner Ann Blyth Ann Rutherford Rosemary Clooney Sahara Hotel Debra Paget Collier Young Joan Fontaine Ida Lupino

Two Senators Oppose Debt Limit Increase

In Washington Senators from Minnesota and Fulbright indicate resistance to any rise in the national debt limit. The Treasury secretary has signaled an early move to lift the limit, a plan already approved by the House but stalled in the Senate last session. Opposition from the two senators signals they may vote against the increase.

Washington R-Minn Fulbright Retary of the Treasury Phrey Congress House Senate

Brooks Fights Ban on Romanian News and Iron Curtain Publications

Rep Overton Brooks says he won a technical knockout over the Romanian News but will press for a full report on its circulation before the State Department barred the paper. He urges action to stop Iron Curtain publications from operating under di th license in the United States and notes Poland and Russia were ordered to halt their papers.

Washington Overton Brooks D-La Legation Brooks State Department Statertment United Press Poland Russia

Minna Gom bell seeks divorce from San Diego banker

Los Angeles reports that film character actress and ex Broadway star Minna Gom bell filed for divorce from Joseph W. Sefton Jr., president of a San Diego bank. She alleges cruelty in the petition but provides no concrete accusations.

Los Angeles Minna Gombell Joseph W. Sefton Jr San Diego

Horse registration repeal ends stallion law in state

TOPEKA Kan Jan 1 UP The last state Legislature repealed a statute requiring stallions be registered with the Board of Agriculture s insect ex EAST JORDAN Mich Jan 1 UP Arron Ebenstein 23 was fined 10 for driving a car without a license Police said Ebenstein is to tally blind BOSTON Jan 1 UP A North east Airlines seene report to as returned to the maneentee marked aaved left no address The report had been mailed to Harry S Truman CO V R Mes sall Investment Building suite 300 Washington DC NEW YORK Jan 1 UP An elderly woman complained to a mounted Thee on New Year s Eve duty in Times Square early Friday The sailors are grabbing strange girls and kissing them says she

Topeka Kan Board of Agriculture East Jordan Mich Arron Ebenstein Ebenstein Boston Northeast Airlines Aaved Harry S. Truman, CO V.R. Messall Investment Building Suite 300 Washington, D.C New York Times Square

Bank alarm triggers rapid police and FBI response

In Stamford Connecticut an accidental bank alarm sparked a swift response by state local police and FBI agents who were nearby attending a meeting about a different bank holdup.

Stamford Conn FBI

Capital Hospital to Add Wing in Oklahoma City

Mercy Hospital of Oklahoma City plans a 925000 addition scheduled for 1954 completion. The U S Public Health Service in Dallas approved a 443000 federal construction grant. The expansion adds 105 beds, bringing capacity to 255 beds. The Sisters operate the hospital.

Oklahoma City Mercy Hospital of U. S. Public Health Service Dallas

McCarthy's Red Hunts Draw Democratic Criticism

Senator McCarran of Nevada says the Senate Investigations subcommittee led by McCarthy has overstepped its mandate in anti subversive probes. He notes the Internal Security panel can handle necessary work on the Senate side and warns against overreach.

Washington Sen MecCarran D-Nev Senate Investigations Subcommittee McCarthy R-Wis McCarran Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Senate Congress Jenner Rind Nevadan

Oil Workers CIO To Discuss Possible Oil Union Merger

The Oil Workers International Union announces it will discuss a merger with a group of independent oil union leaders in Philadelphia in February 1915. OWI President O A Knight says the move aims for a harmonious understanding and a stronger international oil union.

Denver Oil Workers International Union CIO Philadelphia OWI O. A. Knight

Last Major Leaguer to Hit Four Home Runs in One Game

The article notes the last major league player to hit four home runs in a single game, done on August 31, 1950. It highlights the historic achievement and names the player associated with this feat.

Oe Hadoee Haiee Sane

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