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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1954

Page

3

French Assembly Calls July Recess Amid Indo China Talks

The French Assembly recessed for July as Mendes France planned to meet Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov in Geneva before top level negotiations resume on Indo China. Officials said the recess begins Friday night and French hopes for a cease-fire grow amid diplomatic pressure on Chou En Lai and Nehru and U Nu.

China Mendes - France Vyacheslav M. ‘Molotov Geneva Assembly Mendes-France Chou En-Lai Jaharlal Nehru Burma U Nu

Patino Claims Bride Gulped Sleeping Pills in Divorce Suit

Jaime Patino, a 25 year old heir, files for divorce claiming his bride Joanne Connelley Boe deserted him and caused grave injury as she fled across Europe. He alleges she took sleeping pills during their Paris wedding and vanished through Rome, London, and Frankfurt while he pursued.

Paris Jaime Ortiz Patino Joanne Connelley Patino Honea Joanne Europe New York Betino London Isabel Patino Goldsmith mar.Pitino Hietino Rome

Nance Won't Run For Office Again

Oklahoma City July report says House Speaker Jim Nance will not seek further office after losing to Henry Montgomery in McClain county state representative race. Nance declares he will retire from politics to pursue private life in Purcell and McClain county, ending a long public career.

Oklahoma City Jim Nance Oklahoma Purcell Henry Montgomery Nance McClain County

Border Patrol Poised For Wetback Roundup

In McAllen Texas on July 9 UP Border Patrol prepared for a large scale roundup of illegal Mexican entrants across the Rio Grande led by chief Harlan B. Carter. The operation aims to deport thousands with planes aiding spotter teams while denying it is a one off effort. Local officials report the drive may extend beyond Texas and could involve hundreds of agents to sustain the effort. The plan includes roadblocks from the Lower Rio Grande Valley and coordination with labor and state departments.

Mcallen Tex U.S Border Patrol Rio Grande Harlan B. Carter California Arizona Mexico Carter United Press Lrst Rio Grande Valley Fletcher Rawls Secdere Californle Texas Eee Eae Patrol Aero Requi Carter Rawls Clifford Burr Bracero Hidalgo Lower

Powell to Direct Largest Costly Movie Ever Made

St George Utah July 9 Dick Powell signed by Howard Hughes to produce and direct The Conqueror the most expensive film in history cast includes John Wayne Susan Hayward 250 Indian extras 300 horses and 268 crew on desert location. Powell notes the project is a thrilling challenge and praises Hughes as reliable with his baby. Powell and wife June Allyson stay on location as Norman Powell debuts as an extra and St George benefits with an estimated 500000 in local impact.

ST. George Utah Dick Powell Powell Susan Howard Hughes RKO Genghis In John’ Wayne Susan Haywat June Allyson Joan Blondell Norman Wayne

Rubber Workers Set Briefing Meet

AKRON Ohio leaders of the United Rubber Workers called a briefing as 13,000 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co workers began a nationwide walkout over stalled contract talks. About 10,000 other Goodyear workers at 10 plants joined in after a breakdown in negotiations in Cincinnati. The union rejected a wage offer of 5.5 cents hourly. Local President Carl Baker was to address the Akron meeting. details unclear. Picketing remained peaceful on day one as production workers protested while office staff passed through lines.

Akron Ohio Cio Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Goodyear Cincinnati Carl Baker

Lincoln Schoolboy Doggerel Exhibit in State Library

Springfield, Ill. A page from Abraham Lincoln’s schoolbook containing his early doggerel is on display at the Illinois State Historical Library. The exhibit, part of Justa G. Turner’s private collection from Hollywood, Calif., was loaned for public viewing.

Springfield Ill Abraham Lincoln Illinois Justa G. Turner Hollywood Calif

Ohio County Cuts Off TV Relief Over Debts

Geauga County residents who still owe on their television sets face loss of relief aid. Officials warned that only paid devices qualify for continued assistance. The measure was enacted by county authorities to enforce payment.

Ohio County Chardon Ohio Geauga County West

Area Men In Service Area Men In Service

Justin J. Adams and Billy J. Wafford are servicemen from the area. Adams, married to Marie, lives at 1115 Oak and serves in Korea with an I corps unit that supervised a footbridge project. Wafford, married to Betty, lives at 2820 N. 24th and has arrived on Okinawa with the 28th regimental combat team as a medical aidman. Adams entered the Army in 1941 and has overseas service. Wafford enlisted in November 163 and served in the Asiatic-Pacific theater.

Justin J. Adams Marie Oak I Corps Adams Sec Jenary Billy J. Wafford Betty N. 24Th Okinawa 28Th Wafford Fort Sill Army

Lawton High Graduate Lassetter Joins Naval Training

Carney reports to the Naval Training Center in San Diego California. Lassetter, former Lawton High School drum major, will endure eleven weeks of recruit training in San Diego followed by a two week leave before assignment to ship station or service school.

Carney Naval Training Center San Diego Calif Lawton High School Lassetter

Negro Cop Promoted to Historic Appointment

A local report notes the promotion of Allen Spector, the first African American officer to attain a higher rank, marking a milestone for the city police department and its evolving leadership.

Ballard Ceneae P Mement Ost Allen Spector

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