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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1954

Page

5

Comics Have Great Effect On Kids Ike Comics Have Great Effect On Kids Ike

Washington July 19 The President Eisenhower notes the impact of daily comic strips on American children. He described how his grandchildren enjoy Sunday morning cartoons and cited a letter praising his use of prayer in governance. The remarks came during a National Cartoonists Society event.

Washington White House Hollywood President Eisenhower Eisenhower National Cartoonists Society Mas John Eisenhower

Nurse Praises President Eisenhower Despite Criticism

Lydia Grafeman of Clayton Missouri writes that targeting Mr Eisenhower for playing golf once or twice a week is a disservice to the country. She calls him one of the greatest men on earth and laments American criticism over praise.

Lydia Grafeman Clayton Eisenhower Grafeman

Public posts praise President's golf after summer critics

Readers shifted in August to laud the President's golf game with many urging him to relax. The latest mail shows a majority now endorsing leisure focus over earlier criticism.

White House

GOP Official Praises Shanley In White House Lobby

A GOP official watched Bernard M. Shanley, special counsel to the President, moving through the White House lobby with a furrowed brow and a handful of recently passed legislation awaiting presidential action. "Fine job that fellow has," the leader said. "He's paid to ponder."

GOP Bernard M. Shanley White House

Cast for theater play announced for Wilde comedy

John Denney announces cast for The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Rehearsals start tonight for August 12-13 performances at the courthouse courtroom, with a lawn presentation at J. R. Montgomery. Cast includes Anita Robertson Miss Prism Bethel Andrews Lady Bracknell Ann Drover Cecily Mary Lou Strickland Gwendolyn Alan Drover Merriman Dr A S Andrews Dr Chausable Bill Murray Algy Grant Neuteboom Jack. Dr Andrews chairs patron drive for the Little Theater.

Oscar Wilde John Denney Little Theater J. R. Montgomery Anita Robertson Miss Prism Bethel Andrews Lady Bracknell Ann Drover Cecily Mary Lou Strickland Gwendolyn Alan Drover Merriman A. S. Andrews Chausable Bill Murray Algy Grant Neuteboom Jack Dr. Andrews

Pretty Boy Hunted In Hotel Murder

Police in Indianapolis hunted a "sweet, pretty boy type" man who registered as Jack O'Shea at a Cla hotel room where an 18 year old girl was found dead in Room 665. Dorothy Poore of Clinton, Indiana, died likely three or four days earlier. coroner describes the victim as in a slip, brassiere, and panties.

Indianapolis Ind Robert Reilly Jack O’shea New York City Dorothy Poore Clinton Cla Roy B. Storms

Opportunity is Timeless Says Hal Boyle in Almanac

Hal Boyle notes that opportunity persists and cites 82 year old Annabelle McIntyre of Ligonier Indiana who learned rug braiding, built a 200 rug business, and continues daily tasks at 92. Almanac also covers forest fires tied to smokers, weight ideas from the equator, a cockroachkilling paint, and quirks in consumer gadgets for women and men.

Hal Boyle New York Annabelle McIntyre Ligonier Ind Almanac Conservation Department Equator North Pole Sahara Congress

Foreign currency stolen in armed robbery raid

Two armed robbers took 6000 Mexican pesos 1000 Japanese yen 500 Cuban dollars 4000 Filipino pesos and 20 Puerto Rican dollars from stock broker Sunday. They overlooked 20 American dollars Diacon said he hid for his 13 year old son.

Chicago Harry J. Diacon Diacon

Lancaster hires self as star and director in film debut

ALINE MOSBY reports from Hollywood that actor and producer Burt Lancaster announced he will serve as both star and sole director of the Hecht-Lancaster project Gabriel Horn to be shot near Owensboro Kentucky next month. He plans a rehearsal star unseen on screen, saying directing is harder but more fun and will allow him to stay in the business when he retires from acting. Lancaster also notes his family life, with a “new baby” and five other children, shaping his view on work and creativity.

Hollywood Uppurt Lancaster Harold Hecht Hecht-Lancaster Gabriel Horn Owensboro

Yesteryear highlights from The Constitution era

A compact look back notes Senator Truman seeking the vice presidency and an airport bond submission. It recalls Pvt Amond Ward wounded at 810 Lee, Letha Haraughty operating a car, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in baseball lore, Fort Sill fire rates, bread at two cents, and daily Mercury averages. Also mentions 80 years ago Stringtown oil fields visit, Arkansas National Guard at Fort Sill, and county official races and arsenic sales for grasshopper control.

Harry S. Truman Amond Ward Stringtown A. Burleson Arkansas National Guard Fort Sill Missouri Guard

Formosan to join Father in United States reunion

The 17 year old son of former Formosa governor K C Wu was traveling to the United States by plane Monday for a reunion with his father.

Formosan Taipeh Formosa K. C. Wu United States

Churchill becomes grandfather again in ninth time

In Westerham England on Sunday July 19 Winston Churchill’s youngest daughter Mrs Christopher Soames gave birth to a daughter, adding a ninth grandchild to the Churchill clan.

Westerham, Eng Winston Churchill Christopher Soames Sunday

Farmer walks on natural feet after leg injuries

A farmer, after his feet were cut by a portable circular saw, survived multiple operations and skin grafts. Despite braces and prior amputation fears, he returned to farming on a 10 acre plot, walking two miles daily and managing cattle and crops. Medical journals covered his case.

Mills

Twin Adams suspects held after highway crash near Golden

GOLDEN Colo July 19 UP Richard M Pipher 27 and Gordon Adams or Guyman Adams twin drivers in a wreck near Golden Sunday were taken to jail to await identification. Police say the driver who walked away may be Gordon or Guyman Adams, identical twins, leaving investigators to decide which twin was at the wheel.

Golden Colo Richard M. Pipher Here Pipher Hoffman Gordon Adams Guyman Adams Adams Boys

Ike's Son Assigned To Washington Post

FT. BENNING GA President Eisenhower's son Maj. John Eisenhower is temporarily assigned to Washington as a White House liaison aide. He will leave Fort Benning around July 22 to handle duties in the White House office.

FT. Benning Eisenhower Maj John Eisenhower Washington White House

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