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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1953

Page

5

Russian Trade Pacts Heat Up Cold Front

United Press reports Russia lured France Greece and the Netherlands with new trade deals as the cold war front widens. France, facing a June deficit and financial crisis, signs a 69 million dollar first year swap trading non strategic goods for coal oil grain and metals while Paris seeks relief from economic illness. China Czech Poland also linked in recent accords, signaling broader Soviet market penetration.

Phil Newsom United Press Russia United States China France Greece Netherlands Argentina Europe Red China Czechoslovakia

Bellatti Rites To Be Tuesday At Stillwater

C Robert Bellatti publisher of Stillwater News Press and KSPI president died in Stillwater hospital after admission Saturday night at 66. R M Bellatti editor and KSPI GM among survivors. services set for 10 am Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial in Fairlawn Cemetery with Strode funeral chapel handling arrangements.

Stillwater Okla Robert Bellatti Stillwater News- Press KSPI First Presbyterian Church Stillwater Municipal Hospital Strode Fairlawn Bellatti Oklahoma Press Association Oklahoma Civil Defense Board State Board of Education State Regents For Higher Education Lions Club Illinois Oklahoma State University Norman Edith Skidmore Hoblit Lincoln Ill Blackwell Blackwell Morning Tribune News-Press R. Marsden Bellatti The News- Press Lawrence F Chubb) Bellatti Jim Bellatti R. B. Palmer Mount Pleasant Tex

Cupid Overcomes Auto Crash Injuries

In Charleston West Virginia Ann Harper seventeen stood beside John D Sanger nineteen as Rev Thomas Haynes married them yesterday at Charleston General Hospital The couple had already obtained a marriage license when he suffered a broken neck in a automobile crash on July eleventh Coincidence had him in the same hospital where Ann was a nurse and the minister was also a patient The unusual story blends romance with a life changing accident and unexpected nuptials

Charleston W. VA Ann Harper John D. Sanger Thomas Haynes Charleston General Hospital Ann John

Elderly Man Hurt In Soapbox Crash

A 72-year-old spectator Leonard Cates was in critical condition after a soapbox derby racer driven by 15-year-old Dayle Smith crashed into the crowd at the end of a steep overpass. Four others sustained minor injuries as the engine less racer veered out of control during a trial run in New Orleans.

New Orleans Leonard Cates Dayle Smith

One of World's Wealthiest Men Dies In England

In Loch More Scotland the Duke of Westminster died at 74. He owned vast estates in Scotland Wales England and about 600 acres in Mayfair and Chelsea. He recently bought a Fraser River island and funded a 63 million pound industrial project. His holdings valued at 20 million pounds before WWII rose since then. He leaves no son and the title passes to cousin William Grosvenor. He was famed for Grosvenor Square lease to the American government and was an ardent hunter and hunter.

Loch More Scotland Duke of Westminster London Wales England Mayfair Chelsea Fraser River British Columbia Grosvenor Square U. S Hugh Richard Arthur Grosvenor Marquess of Westminster Earl Grosvenor Belgrave Baron Grosvenor William Grosvenor Westminster

Average family medical care cost at five dollars per hundred

The piece notes that the average American family spends about five dollars on medical care for every one hundred dollars of family income.

Tonight's Radio Prime Time Listings

A dense schedule lists 5:15 through 8:55 primetime radio slots across networks NBC MBS ABC CBS detailing shows such as Mr Mystery News of the World The Lone Ranger Amos, and various musical and news programs with host names like Elmer Davis Edward Murrow and Dinah Shore reflecting a period radio lineup.

Mystery MBS Elmer Davis ABC CBS News of the World NBC Gabriel Heatter Jo Stafford One Man’s Family Mutual Newsreel Edward R. Murrow Titus Moody Griffith News the Falcon Henry J. Taylor ABC Crime Classics Field and Voice of Firestone NBC News Bill Henry Lux Theatre Band of America Jan Peerce Dinah Shore Frank Edwards News of Tomorrow Bob Hawk Elton Britt Virgil Pinkley Clifton Utley Eddie Fisher Edwin C. Hill ABC News Robert Trout al Goodman Freedom Cedric Adams Singiser

Stassen Explains Red Trade Policies on China

Washington tension over China trade rises as Harold E. Stassen, foreign aid chief, argues Western commerce with Red China remains complex. He asserts the United States should ban all such trade, though allies might question how to stay economically viable if cut off.

Washington America China Harold E. Stassen Senate

Fire losses rise in first half of year

New York July 20 The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports U S fire losses for the first six months totalled 432 081 000 dollars up 6 8 percent from the same period in 1952.

New York United States National Board of Fire Underwriters

Cooking Mistake Returns to Haunt Phoenix Kitchen

Mrs. Virginia Estonato mistakenly whisked mayonnaise and milk for the dinner salad while another bowl held milk flour and arsenic for ant poison. The couple fell ill with severe stomach pains and were hospitalized after the ants nearby received the “salad dressing” instead.

Phoenix, Ariz Virginia Estonato Virginia Estenato Nash

Swan Lake Faces Empty Water as Swans Are Missing

In Richmond, Virginia, Swan Lake lacks swans despite boats and fish. A local radio station will host ceremonies on the lake shore today to mark the event, with a lighted fountain centerpiece.

Richmond Swan Lake

Demos Fight to Oppose Air Force Budget Cuts

Washington senators discussed a futile battle on the Senate floor to block part of the $34.5 billion defense funding cut pushed by the Eisenhower administration. Despite public backing from President Eisenhower, Secretary Wilson, and Republicans, Democrats expected a poor chance to influence the final Air Force budget and force any restorations.

Washington Senate House Wilson Eisenhower Air Force Truman

Taylor joins Fete of Colombian Day in Korea

SEOUL Today is Colombian independence day and Gen Max D Taylor praised the Colombian battalion fighting in Korea. The U S 8th Army commander sent a congratulatory message commending its splendid record of gallantry in the defense of freedom.

Seoul Maxwell D. Taylor Korea U. S. 8Th Army

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Rennedy E. D Ave Lawton, Oklahoma VAM Lines, Inc Cupid B. P. Hann Welch Oil Company Znd Lee Stassen Demos Fairmont’s U.S.P Boudoir C&h Folger’s Hill’s Maxwell House Golden Brand Jane Arden Short Bread Crisco R.C.A D Ave Shoe Department Taylor Fete TIP Top Laundry & Cleaners Lawton
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