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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1954
Page
2
Rep Victor Wickersham halted his bid for the Democratic nomination for Congress after a Saturday night car collision west of Chickasha left him with two broken ribs and a bruised kidney. He recuperates and vows to recover fully while continuing to serve Oklahoma, visiting every county in the district.
Across cities from Aalborg to Durban, Independence Day festivities marked by official messages from Frederik IX and Ingrid, Eisenhower’s envoy, and a Manila aerial show. The U S Embassy in Guatemala hosted guests including Col. Castillo Armas as Guatemala observed the new junta. American radio broadcasts reached Frankfurt as the AFN entered its 12th year. In Manila jet demonstrations honored Philippine independence anniversary, while Durban featured 21 gun salutes and sailors’ charity events for orphans.
The League of Young Negro Democrats will provide rides to the polls Tuesday. Tom Tipler, president, announced the service and listed two phone numbers 2375 and 2376 to arrange transportation.
Birth announcements list numerous newborns with parents and times on July 3 and 4 including names like Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Boydston Apache and Mr. and Mrs. Gar Mond Corbin. Daughters and sons born with weights and locations such as Grandfield Duncan Snyder Apache and Lawton. Dismissals and admissions include Delores Morillo 4323 Atlanta and John D. Burnett 601 Washington.
Comanche county voters face a governor and U S Senate contest with Logan Kerr and Turner on the ballot alongside a $195 000 county fairgrounds bond issue. Absentee ballots total 231 as Ward 1 Precinct 1 voting at Rich Plan store.
A long term trend shows lower Neamtesek wine output across several countries, with several regions reporting reduced volumes and shifting consumption patterns. Industry analysts cite climate, prices, and market demand as contributing factors.
The mother Zula Carroll of Oklahoma City is in critical condition after a Saturday Grand Canyon crash near Arizona. Carl Crossland of Lawton and his daughter Kay 13 were among six injured with Kay and Sue Crossland lightly hurt. Raymond Lee Crossland 19 suffered a broken spine. other relatives riding in the car were also injured.
A crash left a 20 year old man Leroy Williams dead near Okay Oklahoma, after losing control on a curved road and sliding 280 feet. In the car were his brother Larry age 13 and niece Maureen Kent age 7 who were injured along with Neuge bauer who is in serious condition. Earlier victims included Ralph Loper a Dallas girl and another unnamed child.
Police answered numerous fireworks complaints over the weekend and arrested five Fort Sill men who posted $20 bonds. The four others booked on driving citations include James Malone James Hawkins Gordon Spencer and David Moore with Hawkins fined 110 dollars. Crawford interrupted a holiday fishing trip resulting in two Fort Sill men pleading guilty to fishing without licenses. Thousands flocked to Craterville Park for Rex Allen shows with a 10:30 p.m. fireworks display as Lt. Raley urged cautious driving on returning home.
The article notes that falconry, the practice of capturing game birds with trained hawks, was known in China by 2000 B C. It highlights the ancient origins of this hunting method and its long cultural history in Chinese society.
A dense catalog lists voting places by precinct names with corresponding sites such as churches schools residences and businesses. Locations include Trinity Baptist Gore Methodist Jefferson Lincoln and Harding era venues across towns from Sterling to Lawton with addresses like 711 S Ninth and U S 277.
Lucius G. Fox, 68, of Star Rt Lawton died about 3 a m Sunday at home. He and wife ran a Lake Lawtonka area grocery store. Services were at 2:30 p m today at Ritter Funeral home chapel with Rev. Glenn Pence officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery. Born October 8, 1885 in Thornton Texas, he moved to Lawton in 1919 and married Georgia Tucker in 1929. Survived by widow and two brothers H L Fox of Dallas and Joe Fox of Philadelphia.
Police believe a narcotics seeking addict killed the pregnant wife of Dr Samuel Sheppard and attacked the husband when he tried to help. Mrs Sheppard, 31, was beaten to death in Bay Village on the Lake Erie shore after an intruder entered her home.
In Agana Guam the Navy advertises for at least four healthy American men to propose to four eligible girls on Chichi Jima. Lt Cmdr G A Kirby is handling applications to become husbands on the tiny western Pacific island with 163 residents.
County agriculture officials endorse the bonds plan claiming the new center would cost the average taxpayer under one dollar annually. They note the county has not reached half its bonded indebtedness yet and that many high officials say the county can afford the fair and center. The proposal meets a long felt need for proper facilities for growing agriculture, including 4H and Home Demonstration programs, with passage seen as boosting Comanche county agriculture in the state.
The Geneva sessions opened with a mixed mood as a Communist vehicle arrived bearing a Dien Bien Phu souvenir flag. The Communists refused to recognize the loyal Indo-Chinese delegation but agreed to sit with the French delegation. A propaganda speech by a Communist delegate urged peace and fruitful results, while Hanoi military circles doubted rebels would wait for French forces to defend the delta.
An ad from STINSON DRUG at 432 D promotes Ar Pan Ex as a remedy for insomnia. It claims the product helps bring back restful nights and active days, asserting it benefits stubborn cases. local reader note does not provide medical endorsement.
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