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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1953

Page

3

Matthews Seeks Chance To Testify On Clergy Infiltration

Rep Velde said Matthews should be allowed to tell the House committee what he knows about Communist infiltration of the clergy but a decision will wait until a closed meeting Monday. Matthews resigned last week as executive staff director of McCarthy subcommittee. he urged congressional hearing to present exhaustive documentation he says proves the case.

Washington Velde Ill J. B. Matthews Matthews Senate Sen. McCarthy Wis House United States McCarthy Communist Party

New Radio Equipment for Tahlequah Police Cars

Five Tahlequah city police cars now have two way radio equipment linking them with the police station sheriff s office and the county jail enhancing communications across local law enforcement.

Tahlequah Okla

Walters Sets Annual Rodeo

Street decorations are in place for the seventh annual Walters rodeo July 23 to 25. A parade will open the event down Main Street at 5 p.m. July 23 with Indians roundup clubs old vehicles and comedy floats. Rodeo events include bulldogging calf roping bull riding bare back bronc saddle bronc riding and the girls barrel race drawing contestants from as far as Cheyenne Wyoming. Stock is furnished by Foreman and Pitner company of Texas and several specialty acts will be presented.

Walters Main Street Cheyenne Wyo Foreman and Pitner Company of Texas

Eisenhower Plays Golf at Burning Tree Club

President Eisenhower played golf at the Burning Tree Club on Wednesday afternoon, continuing his leisure schedule during a busy Washington visit.

Washington Eisenhower Burning Tree Club

Burglar Given Suspended Term

Levy E McGee 26 of Fort Sill pleaded guilty to Canton case burglary and theft of about 300 dollars in June. Superior Judge Robert Landers gave a four year suspended sentence after police jailed him shortly after the break in. About 78 dollars was found in a cigar box in an alley behind Trailways bus station.

Levy E. McGee Fort Sill Canton Robert Landers McGee Trailways

Joyous Scouts Ready Selves For Jamboree Opener

Joyous Scouts from Mason City Paducah Passaic Watertown and many more converge toward Jamboree City California for the 1953 National Boy Scouts Jamboree opening events. Eugene scout executive Guy P Miller directs arena shows with a 80 000 seat outdoor theater. Rehearsals feature 7000 scouts 50 horses covered wagons and locomotives on stage while 10 432 scouts arrive from numerous states ahead of tomorrow’s pageant and program.

Guy P. Miller Eugene Ore Miller Pennsylvania Valley Forge New Jersey New York Iowa Kentucky West Virginia Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Michigan Minnesota Arkansas Illinois North Dakota South Dakota Mississippi Wisconsin Indiana

Denver woman reports ex-boyfriend pours sugar in car tank

Miss Frances Riley claims her former boyfriend visited her Denver home yesterday and poured sugar into the gasoline tank of her car, three months after their breakup.

Denver Frances Riley

Tipton Pioneer Teacher Esther Lee Funeral Rites Held

Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Tipton Church of Christ for Esther M. Lee a longtime Tipton schools teacher who died Saturday at her home. Ministers Luther Cox Keith Kelly and Foster L Ramsey officiated. Born Esther Perkins in October 1896 she moved to Oklahoma at age three and married Lonnie Lee in 1919. After 25 years in Tipton schools she retired in 1949 due to ill health. Surviving are her husband and one sister Mrs Maud Hobbs of Tipton.

Tipton Tipton Church of Christ Esther M. Lee Luther Cox Keith Kelly Foster L. Ramsey Esther M. Perkins Oklahoma Lonnie Lee Maud Hobbs

Tillman County Net Valuation Tops Sixteen Million

Tillman county’s net assessed valuation is 16,462,252 with real estate 10,414,239, corporate assets 2,098,560 and personal 3,949,453 as reported by tax assessor Charles E. Caldwell. Frederic k leads with 2,535,854 total, followed by Grandfield 510,626 Tipton 506,489 Davidson 167,650 Manitou 48,540 and Hollister 56,588. Loveland and other towns show smaller totals.

Frederick Tillman County Charles E. Caldwell Grandfield Tipton Davidson Manitou Hollister Loveland

India Battles Red Disorders near Nepal border

New Delhi reports India allowing Nepalese reinforcements to move through Indian territory to quell Communist disorders in western Nepal. Reports say Communists attacked Bilauri, a trading town east of Kathmandu, killing a policeman and looting a police armory as Reds march toward Dhangarhi near the border.

New Delhi India Nepal Bilauri Here Dhangarhi

Mayor Orders Job Returned To Man

Mayor Vincent R. Impellitteri instructed civil service officials to reinstate Nicholas Lana a 74 year old city laborer who used an alias Joseph Porgie for 45 years Lana was fired after seeking a pension and the mayor called his service exemplary final reinstatement decision rests with the civil service commission or the State Supreme Court where Lana seeks a return to work.

New York Vincent R. Impellitteri Civil Service Nicholas Lana Lana Joseph Porgie Impellitteri Civil Service Commission State Supreme Court

Woman Mistakes Evening for Morning in Arizona Newsroom

In Tucson a caller wonders about impending weather as a reporter explains the time of day. The exchange reveals a woman oversleeping and mistaking night for morning, thinking it was 8:30 while it is actually evening.

Tucson Ariz Arizona Daily Star Newsroom

Landlord Jailed In Tenants' Death

New York report says Edward Nelson a 54 year old Brooklyn rooming house owner received a 10 to 11 year prison term for manslaughter after a jury found him responsible for two tenants deaths due to lack of proper fire protection and a heating tar setup in the basement used before roof work was completed.

New York Brooklyn Edward Nelson

Keratolytic Fungicide Ad For Athlete's Foot

An ad promotes T-4-L keratolytic treatment for athlete's foot. It claims the product sloughs off tainted skin to expose fungi and kill it on contact. Available at Gilbert-Woods Drug Store with a 40 cent refund if not pleased within one hour.

Gilbert-Woods Drug Store

Burglary Suspect Holds Extradition Fight

Baltimore bat 60 year old Harry H. Channell seeks review of an extradition order after his $5,000 bail was continued. He denies being in California when Nancy Sinatra and Sascha Newman homes were robbed of about $50,000 in jewels and clothing, facing trial there.

Baltimore Harry H. Channell Hollywood Supreme Court California Nancy Sinatra Sascha Newman 20Th Century-Fox

Lecture Time Limit Set for LAPD Traffic Tickets

Los Angeles police commission orders officers to give traffic tickets in five minutes. Chairman John J. Irwin said complaints cite 15 to 20 minute waits. Commissioner Michael Kohn noted drivers in a hurry are affected by delays and officers appear to enjoy prolonging the process.

Los Angeles

Worry of FALSE TEETH Slipping or Irritating

Don't be embarrassed by loose false teeth slipping or wobble when you eat talk or laugh. Sprinkle FASTEETH on your plates for added comfort and security by holding plates more firmly. No gummy taste or feeling. It's a line non USA. Get FASTEETH at any drug store.

Aline

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