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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1955

Page

3

Editor Criticizes the For Keeping Salk Facts Secret

Washington and national figures clash over government secrecy on the Salk polio vaccine and hydrogen bomb fallout. J Russell Wiggins of the Washington Post and Times Herald urges open release of relevant material, cites secret meetings, and credits disclosures with boosting public confidence and presidential press access.

Washington American Society of Newspaper Editors J. Russell Wiggins Washington Post and Times Herald ASNE Freedom of Information Committee MBC Wiggins U. S. Public Health Service Lyle Wilson United Press Lyle C. Wilson United Press Associations

Laverne Edwards Charged With Passing Bad Check in Hugo

Laverne Edwards, state Tax Commission employee and brother of Rep. C Plowboy Edwards, was to be arraigned in Hugo on a bogus 2.50 check to a motel owner. He was arrested in McAlester and returned to Choctaw County Jail. about 200 license plates were found with him. The case notes his claimed intent to set up an office at the motel.

Hugo Okla Laverne Edwards State Tax Commission Plowboy Edwards Choctaw County Bob McDonel Edwards A. B McAlester McDonel Tax Commission C. Plowboy Edwards

Open Pit Mining Drives Major Share of U.S. Soft Coal

About 100 million tons, more than a quarter, of U.S. soft coal is mined in open pits, highlighting the sector’s dominant role in domestic production and potential implications for miners and industry economics.

U.S

U S Chess Star Delights Russians At Embassy Party

American chess ace Samuel Reshevsky, member of the US team, drew crowds in Moscow on Independence Day. He reportedly defeated Mikhail Botvinnik, once considered unbeatable, as Premier Bulganin Khrushchev and Malenkov posed for photos with him.

Moscow Samuel Reshevsky New York Neshevsky Mikhail Botvinnik Bulganin Communist Party Khrushchev Malenkov

Pickle Plant Near Holdenville Aims for 25 000 Bushels

Hughes county pickle factory at Calvin Oklahoma targets 25 000 bushels of cucumbers before season end in about 30 days.

Holdenville Okla Hughes County Calvin

Probe Of Falling Bridge Shows No Criminal Neglect

Cherokee North Carolina prosecutors said preliminary findings found no evidence of criminal negligence in the collapse of a 150 foot suspension footbridge over the Oconaluftee River near Cherokee. Two women were killed and 39 injured as the bridge failed under 50 to 60 people.

Cherokee N. C Thad D. Bryson Jr Oconaluftee Bryson State Bureau of Investigation

Motorists Burn Flag On Fourth

Charleston West Virginia July Fourth incident reports two unidentified motorists setting a flag on fire on U S 119 near an interchange. Lt M C Yoak head of turnpike state police said a Kanawha City resident witnessed two men emerge from a car and burn the American flag while appearing intoxicated. The pair had fled by the time police arrived as the flag smouldered.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia New Turnpike M. C. Yoak Kanawha City U. S. 119 Yoak

Perry Plans Youth Center in Old Odd Fellows Hall

Perry Oklahoma youths will gain a top state youth center as remodeling of the old Odd Fellows hall proceeds under sponsorship of the local Rotary Club. The project aims to provide a modern facility for area teens and support community activities.

Perry Okla Odd Fellows Hall Rotary Club

Swift Wings Beat In Alternating Rhythm

Most birds flap wings in unison yet swifts display alternating wing beats. The note highlights a distinctive flight pattern and its contrast with typical avian wing synchronization observed in other species.

Princess Margaret Sports New Hairdo

Princess Margaret debuts a glamour short off the face swirl of curls on one side and a forward sweep on the other in Mayfair salons. Hair-styling experts say the look flatters her oval face as she cycles through four styles in six months including The Josephine The Bun Penny and The Italian Cat.

London Margaret Mayfair Josephine Bun Penny

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