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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1954

Page

15

Coe Announces Hes Candidate In Governor Race

Oklahoma City attorney C M Coe, 50, declared his third bid for governor, planning a radio and television driven campaign from his law office. He follows state Sen. Raymond Gary of Madill as an official entrant, with Coe promising a forthright, vigorous, and frank campaign.

Coe Oklahoma City Raymond Gary Mad- All Johnston Murray Raio Murray Chicago

Firemen Extinguish Blaze at San Mateo Jewelry Shop

In San Mateo California jeweler Earl Randolph lauded firefighters for halting a two alarm fire that caused $10,000 in damage to his shop yesterday. He noted water damage and missing items valued at $3,500 including latinum and four un diamonds.

San Mateo Calif Earl Randolph

Reprisals and Red Terror Told by Freed Chinese POW

Ling Yuan, a 19 year old Chinese POW who fought for the Red Army in Korea, describes his family’s executions after 1949 and his escape from communism. He details capture near Chorwon, desertion to U S forces, time on Koje and Cheju islands, and refusal to return to Communist China despite armistice persuasion. He recounts finally reaching Formosa aboard a tank landing ship and learning prisoners had become civilians.

Spencer Moosa Formosa Korea Ling Yuan Taipeh Formosan Ing Yuan Red Banner Szechwan Province China Nan Chu Men Chungking Chunqing Nan Chu Manchuria Red China Yalu River North Korea Red Army 38Th Parallel Chorwon U.S. 2Éth Pusan Koje Cheju Island U.N. Command Keelung Free China

Body of Texas mental hospital escapee identified

A man found dead near Davidson was identified as John D. Whatley 54 an escapee from Wichita Falls Texas mental institution Identification was made by his brother C A Whatley of Dallas The coroner's jury ruled death by natural causes Sheriff Killgore said the body lay about a week in a Red River area and was traced by the indelible marks on denim clothing The Wichita Falls agency had reported Whatley missing since January 9

Fhederigs Tam Davidson John D. Whatley Wichita Falls Tex C. A. Whatley Dallas Red River T. G. Blaine Louie Killgore Killgore Whatley

Cocoa and Tea Sales Boom in Cincinnati Area

In Cincinnati merchants report cocoa and tea sales booming due to high coffee prices. An executive for a supermarket company notes tea sales up 20 percent in some stores. Marty Freeman of Freeman Foods says cocoa sales have tripled since the month began.

Cincinnati Marty Freeman Freeman Foods Zocon

Cafe owner gives free tea to protest high coffee prices

Marlboro Massachusetts. Joseph Di Antonio owner of Tony's Lunch offered free tea to customers as a protest against rising coffee costs. He noted free tea cost less than selling coffee at 10 cents a cup.

Marlboro Mass Joseph di Antonio Tony di Antonio

Suzan Ball Embraces Life After Leg Amputation

Actress Suzan Ball discusses adjusting to life with one leg and urges a positive attitude. She recalls fears of judgment, notes support from loved ones and fans, and explains self-pity harms happiness while promising to pursue new roles and a brighter future.

Haitor Suzan Ball Suzan

Harbolt Proposes Duel With Dallas Police Captain

Oklahoma City Chief of Detectives Wayne Harbolt joked he would meet Capt. Will Fritz of the Dallas police in the center of the Red River bridge for a fight to the finish over a murder case feud. He said Fritz is 5 feet 6 inches tall and claimed he could whip him.

Oklahoma City Wayne Harbolt Dallas Will Fritz Red River Oklahoma Texas Harbolt

Wife Talks In Sleep About Other Man in Los Angeles

A Los Angeles man testified that his wife Ruby admitted nothing when questioned after she was heard talking in her sleep about another man. He testified seeing her enter a neighbor’s house and peering through a window to confirm the neighbor was only partly clothed, prompting concerns over their two children.

Los Angeles Cleone E. Patshe Ruby

Man pleads no contest in Wex Baltimore tavern robbery

A suspect in the Wex Baltimore tavern armed robbery pleads no contest. He testified he spent part of the $172 stolen to cover grocery and other bills, including a debt at the robbed tavern.

Baltimore

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