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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
8
Washington January 21 UP President Eisenhower presents the 1955 budget. It pledges further tax relief and across the board cuts, with deficits projected at about 2.9 billion despite a cash budget surplus of 100 million. Defense, civil defense and housing receive major attention, with calls to expand private enterprise and reduce federal roles where feasible.
Jencks defense rested after presenting two hours of closing arguments in El Paso. No witnesses were called. Defense cited Jencks World War II record showing service as first lieutenant 1943 to 1945 and awards including the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters. Records also showed honorable separation and disputed housing project residence. Judge Thomason slated jury instruction after both sides’ summations. deliberations could start mid afternoon.
The dual purpose cotton quota measure nears passage in the House after a Senate approved compromise. It would raise the national cotton allotment by about 3.46 million acres, allow limited price support for surplus potatoes for lunch programs, and boost durum wheat planting allotments amid the Franklin D. Roosevelt era style agricultural policy push.
Dean M. Painter a sophomore from Stigler has been named the new cadet commander of the Air Force ROTC unit at Eastern Oklahoma A&M College. Shirley Baker of Heavener was elected honorary cadet colonel to preside over the annual military ball.
Oklahoma City The Criminal Court of Appeals yesterday upheld a life sentence given Jim Igo of Coalgate for murdering his bride. Igo was convicted of choking and beating his wife to death April 21, 1952. They had married in Kansas and moved to Coalgate.
Lawton bootleggers lost sixty dollars each in police court after two Wednesday raids. Ralph Hudson of 715 Douglass surrendered a small liquor cache and plans to face county court next month on eight liquor possession counts. Wayne Hair of 1203 Washington forfeited his bond and liquor cache in the other raid. Both men faced three police court complaints charging possession of liquor running a joint and maintaining a nuisance. Bonds were twenty dollars per count. Detectives Preston Williams and Desk Sgt. Walter Asbery led the raids.
Western diplomats warn that no progress is likely as Soviet Foreign Minister V M Molotov prepares to demand stiff terms. Communist authorities seal the Soviet embassy in East Berlin ahead of his arrival signaling tense negotiations.
Moscow confirms Foreign Minister Molotov will depart for the Big Four foreign ministers conference in Berlin within a few days. The announcement came Wednesday night as diplomats prepare for the Berlin meeting.
Hollywood police probe the death of Lorraine Brown a Beverly Hills model found dead in a wrecked car at the foot of a Hollywood cliff. Coroner lists possible self destruction. Boyfriend Joel White Cloud aka Jon Lane says death accidental she was happy and planned to marry.
OKLAHOMA CITY Sabil C. Percefull, who joined Northwestern State as an instructor in 1915, will retire as president of the college on December 31. The State Regents announced retirement rules under the Board’s policy for college officials who reach age 65.
Uniforms proposed for a world wide survey will be tested at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Hood in Texas during the next weeks. A graygreen design has been under test for two years while the other is a modified version of the current pink slacks and green blouse. Both uniforms are identical for officers and enlisted personnel except for rank insignia.
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