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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1954

Page

3

US and Britain Plan Broad Steps for West German Freedom

In London US and UK draft measures to grant West Germany near sovereignty including a defense force in the American and British zones if France blocks the European army plan. Proposals also include closing the High Commission and opening separate embassies, with France excluded from talks.

London United States Britain West Germany France Foreign Office European Defense Community High Commission Bonn Germany Federal Republic Eisenhower Churchill Washington

NATO naval exercise set for July in Atlantic

The Defense Department announced a NATO Channel Command maritime exercise from July 16 to 25. Belgian French Dutch and UK ships and aircraft will lead about 20 destroyers escort vessels and patrol craft 45 minesweepers and 30 naval vessels plus merchant ships. Submarines from the Netherlands the UK and fleet boats from the UK and US will join along with Allied air forces in central Europe and UK Coastal Command.

Washington Defense Department North Atlantic Treaty Organization Channel Command NATO Belgium France Netherlands United Kingdom United States Europe Coastal Command Department

Tillman County Fair Building Built by Local Efforts

The Tillman County Fair Building in Frederick owes its existence to local determination and community cooperation. A December 12 auction raised 4400 to fund construction after airbase displacement, with volunteers from Wayne Liles to Arthur McAfee guiding brickwork and framing. The windstorm of February 19 delayed progress, but by September 14 15 16 and 17 the building is set for use with wiring plumbing and wash racks completed or near finish. A July 10 auction will finalize material payments and debt free status.

Frederick Tillman County Sagal County Spartan Aircraft Company Wayne Liles B. W

Circumstances from The Constitution’s Yesteryears

A nostalgic recap from the Constitution Files highlights ten years past with a Connecticut circus fire claiming 145 lives, WWII era prisoner James A Wint, robot bombs in London, Normandy parachute remnants, and other era notes. It also recalls twenty and thirty year entries including CMTC camp plans, election tallies, and local moves and social scenes.

Constitution Files Connecticut James A Wint Elgin London E. R. Duffie Dearborn Normandy CMTC Fort Sill Comanche County Stella Ruark Gore Second Street Frank Henderson Lawton

Dallas Hikes Bus Street Car Fares In Dallas

Dallas raises urban transit fares with a basic 15 cent fare within six miles of city center. Fares increase by five cents per zone, reaching up to 35 cents for cross-city trips. the changes follow a City Council approval after a public hearing.

Dallas Dallas Railway & Terminal Co

Freeport Man Celebrates 101st Birthday in Sacramento Advice

Asa dor Bagdazian of Freeport marked his 101st birthday in Sacramento yesterday and offered simple counsel to longevity. He urged people not to worry as it does no good.

Sacramento Calif Asador Bagdazian Freeport

Guatemala Breaks Ties with Communists in Shift Toward Americas

Guatemala's five man junta led by Elfego Monzon and Carlos Castillo Armas says it will snub the Soviet bloc and wrap up relations with the OAS and UN. Costa Rica and El Salvador already seek formal ties as the regime vows to prosecute communist suspects and deny safe passage to evacuees.

Guatemala Elfego Monzon Carlos Castillo Armas Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Organization of Central American States ODECA Organization of American States OAS United Nations Costa Rica el Salvador Arbenz Castillo Monzon

Science Finds Non surgical Pile Shrinker Preparation H

Science reports a healing substance that shrinks piles and stops bleeding without surgery. Bio-Dyne, used to heal injured tissue, is now in a hemorrhoid treatment called Preparation H available at your druggist.

Tors

Tercentenary Proclaimed by American Jewry in New York

The American Jewish Tercentenary marking 300 years of Jewish settlement in the United States was proclaimed on the steps of Shearith Israel. The period runs from Sept 12, 1954 to May 29, 1955. Rabbis from Orthodox, Conservative and Reform bodies signed the proclamation urging Jews nationwide to pray for peace and prosperity and to uphold their faith within American democracy.

New York Congregation Shearith Israel New Amsterdam

Guatemala Acts to Suspend Land Reform Until New Constitution

The government vows to suspend the national land law used by Arbenz to seize and redistribute large holdings pending a new constitution. It promises to continue public works from the old regime and to consolidate social gains already achieved.

Arbenz

French Claim Reds Urge Tunisia Revolt

Tunisian authorities accuse Hungary of broadcasting Arabic radio appeals to incite revolt against France. They traced three daily broadcasts to Budapest urging Tunisians to reject negotiation with France and proclaim that only fighting can yield Tunisia's complete independence.

Tunisia Tunis Hungary Budapest France

California Plans Forest Fire Study

In Berkeley on July 6, agencies from state federal and private groups launch Operation Fire Stop a three month test that will deliberately set about three hundred forest and brush fires in southern California to study fire behavior and control methods.

Berkeley Calif California

Stop Taking Harsh Drags for Constipation

Stop taking harsh drugs for constipation and use Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative Syrup Pepsin. The senna extract provides gentle relief without salts or repeated dosing and helps keep you on schedule. Money back if not satisfied. Mail bottle to Box 280 New York 18 New York.

Dr. Caldwell

Longevity of Man Among Animals Cited by Naturalists

The article notes that aside from a few giant tortoises, humans live longer than most animals. It discusses longevity records in zoological studies and suggests factors affecting lifespan across species. It emphasizes Earth's diverse biology and human curiosity about aging.

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