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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1954
Page
5
Dr Karl Hong Ki, government spokesman, accused the Communists of deliberate violations of the Korean truce and said the UNC is trapped as North Korea expands to 400 warplanes aboard 30 new airfields. He asserted UN protests are token and urged prompt strong retaliation to restore UN prestige in Asia.
Hollywood tale recalls Kirk Douglas teaching William Campbell to shoot a revolver for Man With Out a Star. On set, heat and lights made for a tough scene. Douglas draws and fires, yet a wasted cue prompts repeats. Final effect uses special effects with powder charge and detonator.
Blind bride Gladys and groom Howard plan a church wedding after a year of letter exchanges in Braille. Both are blind, with Howard born blind 45 years ago and Gladys losing her sight 28 years ago. They spoke of a hopeful future as friends say the ceremony will unfold at Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church.
In Cincinnati on July 9 UP report details Oklahoma born wife of a New York artist losing custody of her son from a prior marriage after admitting a past call girl career in New York. The court ruled the first husband's home was adequate and awarded custody to William J. Kennedy.
A Gary soda plant blast hurled a five cubic foot metal casting through the roof seventy feet high near Cline Avenue. The roof and part of the front wall were blown out and tin cans and debris damaged the plant office building. Manderville H. Woodworth and Charles G. Obertini were listed in critical condition. several firemen were burned during rescue work.
In Green Bay Wisconsin five railroad workers began a strike on the Sturgeon Bay interchange line linking Green Bay to Bloory and Sturgeon Bay. The engineer is named, three train crew members belong to unions, and E L Brink cites wage disputes as the cause while crews were on call 24/7 with below standard pay.
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Fragmentary report notes that escalation was averted only by President Eisenhower’s potential intervention before a 12:01 a m deadline. The text implies a walkout or strike looming over media or labor actions, with missed opportunities to halt it without presidential action.
K V Tink Rhodes expresses appreciation for support in Lawton and Comanche County after last Tuesday's sheriff race. He thanks opponents for a courteous campaign, invites continued support, and asks for votes in the July 27 run-off primary.
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