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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1954
Page
1
Police and psychiatrists describe the Montreal slasher as a sex maniac who cut a 27 year old woman in downtown while waiting for a streetcar. Reports say the attacker also taunted victims and fled into crowds, with a 24 year old woman requiring ten stitches after an escalator assault.
Senator Knowland announced a substitute for the Bricker treaty power amendment would be introduced in the Senate with substantial bipartisan support though it remained unclear if Senator Bricker or Senator George would join. Administration leaders signaled some agreement while noting lingering differences with Bricker.
Washington reports unemployment climbed to 2 360 000 for January with a 510 000 rise from December. Civilian employment reached 59.8 million for the week ending January 9, about 1 million below December levels, per Census Bureau. The Census notes post holiday rises typical, with this year’s uptick only slightly larger than similar periods since World War II.
Democrats blasted President Eisenhower s economic program as insufficient to curb the current business dip while Republicans backed the White House. Senator Sparkman and Representative Bolling criticized the measures, while Senator Watkins defended the plan as a sound response to inflation easing and upcoming price stability. The committee planned hearings with Dr Arthur Burns and will report by March 1. Separately a $720 000 urban road project to widen U S 62 near Lawton was outlined, with plans for right of way acquisition and a four lane expansion including a Sheridan Road grade separation.
Senate internal security subcommittee probes a 1944 White House order to destroy naval intelligence files. The episode emerged after Sen Jenner described testimony to a dinner crowd with Vice President Nixon present. Navy figures including Adm Nimitz disputed or recalled the affair, with King confirming the White House issued the order.
In Oklahoma City a district court contest unfolds in a divorce case between William A. Hall and Bertrude Fields Hall. The dispute centers on a prenuptial agreement and property valued over 500 000 dollars. Mrs Hall seeks to set aside the agreement and return property to each side amid claims of neglect and cruelty.
Pete Cox awaits reunion with son Homer H Cox a 33 year old GI released from German custody after over four years in Russian prison and slave camps. Homer phoned from New York to say he will process out in a few days and then await transport to Fort Sill or Tinker Air Force Base. A sergeant named Hall traveling with him vowed to stay with him and help him adjust as they approach Lawton Oklahoma.
At the Berlin conference British Eden Secretary Anthony outlines a five stage plan for a freely negotiated peace in Germany. The steps include free elections across Germany including Berlin, a national assembly, drafting of a constitution, and an all German government to negotiate peace. Guarantees cover movement, candidate choice, press freedom, voting secrecy, and polling security. A prior meeting saw Bidault propose a pro conference resolution with nonmember states invited.
John L. Lewis denounces Eisenhower Taft-Hartley proposals as pale palliatives and calls for repeal of the 1947 labor relations law in toto. He criticizes amendments as worsening labor injustices and recalls campaign promises on non Communist affidavits and union elections.
Motorists are asked to avoid barricaded Fort Sill Blvd north of Cache Road except when essential and not hindering work. Alternate routes along side streets are suggested for residents and businesses. Gate 3 closed. personnel should use Gate 4 then see Andrews or Smith to Fort Sill Blvd. City travelers should use Cache Road north to 12th 13th or 14th streets to connect.
Comanche county residents raised 7180 for the Mothers March of Polio during a 6 30 to 7 30 pm drive led by about 1700 volunteers. The sum brings county totals to roughly 12980, still short of the Dimes goal, with two rural areas yet to report and more contributions expected to come in for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis campaign.
Memorial Hospital hosts an open house on its fourth floor polio ward tomorrow as part of four March of Dimes activities. The 7 am pancake breakfast funds the March of Dimes with donations welcomed at Kater Inns and Cache Road locations.
A broken rail derailed the Kansas City Florida Special at Empire, Georgia, flipping eight cars. Three passengers were hospitalized while many more were shaken or lightly bruised in the mid Georgia accident five miles south of Cochran. No fatalities reported.
Bulletin from Pu san says a mile stretch of hillside homes burned with four persons possibly killed. Separate dispatches note a Seattle minister and his wife were located safe at a church camp in Gar land Mineral Springs. Arthur Godfrey admitted not following official takeoff instructions from Teterboro airport. Syria imposed martial law and sent troops to the Jordan frontier amid fierce uprisings.
Oklahoma City reports only 3 288 miles of 6 824 state primary roads in satisfactory condition. Highway Director C A Stoldt told editors at the Oklahoma Press Association midwinter meeting that 1 753 miles were adequate and 915 miles were inadequate while 13 5 percent were cited as critically inadequate. Some miles were not rated due to construction or urban areas.
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