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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1955
Page
9
The Associated Press note states exclusive use for local news republishing and dispatches. It warns against unauthorized advertising and promises corrections if any misstatements are brought to management's attention.
The piece analyzes Juan Peron’s move to separate church and state, noting his assaults on La Prensa and Catholic institutions since 1954. It warns that consolidating power often requires crushing rival groups and that a strong church can curb tyranny, urging free nations to hope the church remains a counterweight.
The fall of Premier Mario Scelba stems from a Christian Democracy revolt rooted in left and right factions. Dispatches from Rome say the fragile coalition cracked as rebels withdrew support, leaving uncertainty over a stable successor and a potentially shakier middle-ground government.
Lt John Conroy set a new record on May 21 by completing the first sunrise to sunset coast to coast flight. The Q and A cover Civil War battles in Vermont and a radio war reporter, plus notes on tabby cats, US Canada border guards, musk scent, and lend lease ships to Russia.
Washington analyzes Adlai E. Stevenson's weakened influence with a Democratic Congress in Washington. The piece notes Rayburn and Johnson drive policy while Stevenson acts as figurehead, criticizing Eisenhower while lacking effective leadership. It warns that without constructive rhetoric Stevenson risks being by-passed.
Dr Edwin P Jordan recaps 1954 motor vehicle deaths exceeding 36 500 with high regional risk in Rocky Mountain and southern states and notes accident prone drivers identified by impulsivity and rebellion. He urges screening vision, car design changes like belts and speed governors, and reports 1954 fatalities fell about 2 000 year over year despite higher mileage.
In Philadelphia, 65 year old widow Mrs. Lulubel Rossman was found bound gagged and strangled in her apartment at a Center City hotel. Police reported no immediate clues and noted ransacking appeared superficial while cash and jewelry remained untouched. Mrs. Rossman, widow of Palen P. Rossman, had recently returned from a Miami trip and was last seen alive Saturday by a bellhop.
Hollywood gossip column notes current beauty fads with Aida Grey praising eye color emphasis for women over 30. Mentions of Esther Williams in Paris clubs, wedding rumors about Mitchell Kowal and Elayne-Sarah Churchill, and assorted industry chatter about actors, screenplays, and upcoming Warner Bros previews.
In Plainfield New Jersey spectators saw an atomic explosion when firecrackers used for sound effects set a parade float on fire. In Chicago Thomas Mousakiotis spent $100 to beat the heat after being accosted by five teenagers who took his money. In Washington Postmaster General Arthur Sumerfield announced olive drab letter boxes will be painted blue with red tops and white lettering.
The text notes a widespread idea that souls of the dead are born again in the bodies of other people and animals, observed among many world cultures and peoples.
In Manchester England UP Dr. T E Jessop vice president of the Methodist Conference of England condemns churchgoers who sing with hands in their pockets. He says only time a hand may move into a pocket is during the offertory in a service.
Washington July 5 Democrats face frustration as a popular President Eisenhower gains credit for broad initiatives. Speaker Sam Rayburn and Lyndon B. Johnson boosted cooperation, yet Johnson’s boast followed a White House news conference revealing a list of un enacted measures. The row highlights how public attention shifts to the executive branch amid long standing New Deal era policies and extensions now billed as the president’s program.
A reader under forty asks how to cope with loneliness while children stay home. Millett urges building a life of her own, pursuing past interests, resisting self pity, and not seeking sympathy from a family that is busy and satisfied with its own pursuits.
Radio actress Vivian across clues form a puzzle style list with numerous short word answers across definitions and abbreviations. The grid likely yields names nationalities and common terms including Greek portico simple, permit, summer in French, and various measurements and geographic terms.
Citizens of the United States and Canada joined in honoring hometown boy Guy Lombardo on a London Ontario centennial celebration marking Guy Lombardo Day at the famed band leader's native city.
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