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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1954

Page

12

Time Big Factor In Senate Atomic Energy Bill Fight

Time dominates the Senate battle over Eisenhower administration plans to update the 1946 atomic law. Republicans push for July 31 completion while Democrats led by Lehman resist speed, fearing deep changes risk private profit, monopoly, and public stakes in peaceful power and allied information sharing.

Senate James Marlow Washington Eisenhower Congress Sen Knowland California Langer Morse Joint Atomic Energy Committee House United States Russia Britain Canada Joint Committee Lehman D-Lib-Ny

Alabama Banker’s Trial Opens Today

Ex-banker Royall Reynolds faces embezzlement charges as his reported disappearance last March disrupted Clio Alabama. An audit showed a $75,000 bank deficit tied to Merchant's Money Exchange, with a settlement plan to return most deposits except 10 to 15 percent. Reynolds later returned, liquidated holdings, and relatives covered nearly all shortfall, about $9,000 remains unsettled.

Clayton Ala Royall Reynolds Clio Reynolds Citizens’ Committee Reynol

Indications Strong West Seeks Israel Base

Western Allies reportedly aim to establish a defense base in Israel with Haifa cited as a possible site. London reports say Britain discusses Haifa with Israel and envisions Cyprus, Tripoli, and Alexandretta as new allied bases to back a reoriented Middle East defense against Soviet aggression.

Israel Charles M. McCann United Press London Great Britain Haifa Britain Suez Canal Zone Middle East United States Anthony Head Suez Canal Egypt Canal Turkey Iran Cyprus United Press London Suez Tripoli Libya Alexandretta

Competition Sharpening Up Among Businessmen

New York reports sharpened competition across industries in the dog days as firms seek favorable positions for fall. Mergers and regulatory pressure rise amid overcapacity, tariffs, and fierce dealer networks in autos, steel, oil, textiles, and television. Price cuts and channel battles aid consumer gains while signaling industry-wide intensity.

New York Congress U.S. Department of Justice Ndustries

Ike's straw burns near Gettysburg in wagon fire

President Eisenhower experienced a straw fire as a wagonload from his farm near Gettysburg Pennsylvania to a nearby farm burned several bales before firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Gettysburg Eisenhower

Bell Union Continue New Contract Talks

Bell telephone and the CIO Communications Workers of America press ahead with talks over 65 union demands for a new contract. Key issues include wage increases and job reclassifications, with no specific amount disclosed. The current contract extends beyond the Aug. 30 expiry unless a 30 day notice is given. The union represents most of the 53,000 workers across Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and part of Illinois near St. Louis.

ST. Louis Southwestern Bell Telephone Co CIO Communication Workers of America Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Texas Illinois

State Historical Society Secretary Plans To Retire

Oklahoma City July 27 Dr Charles Evans 84 year old secretary of the State Historical Society will retire next Sunday after 10 years in that post and he will catch up on fishing Society President W S Key said Evans offered his resignation last January and it is now definite Key praised Evans for giving Oklahoma 10 years of meritorious service.

Oklahoma City Charles Evans The State Historical Society Society W. S. Key Evans Key Oklahoma

Seven County Vocational Ag Teachers To Attend Meeting

Seven Comanche county vocational agriculture teachers will attend the annual state conference of agriculture teachers at Stillwater this weekend. About 400 teachers are expected for the three day program at Oklahoma A. The state department of vocational agriculture will conduct the meeting with emphasis on teaching and activities for the coming year. Three speakers are announced: Tom Glaze, former Oklahoma ag teacher now head of agricultural research for Swift & Co. He will discuss The Reason Why You Tick. Dr. Morris Wallace from the A&M school of education will speak on public school relations. Harold A. Edlund, sales manager for a Kansas City firm, will present There’s Happiness in Discontent. Attending teachers include David Martin, Chattanooga. Bruce Nelson, Indiahoma. Carl Elling, Cache. John Jones, Elgin. Lowell Cable, Fletcher. Jake Jacobs, Sterling. and Marvin Bicket, Lawton.

State Department of Vocational Agriculture J. B. Perky Department Tom Glaze Oklahoma Swift & Co Morris Wallace A&m School of Education Harold A. Edlund Kansas City County David Martin Chattanooga Bruce Nelson Indiahoma Carl Elling Cache John Jones Elgin Lowell Cable Fletcher Jake Jacobs Sterling Marvin Bicket Lawton

Beers Cause Man to Fall Into Chimney Rescue

Lincoln Goodman 23 fell asleep after drinking with his mother in a second floor rear apartment. Neighbors heard moans from the chimney, and rescue workers freed him. He was admitted to University Hospital for observation. he cannot explain how he ended up on the roof and in the chimney.

Baltimore Lincoln Goodman Goodman University Hospital

Bankruptcy Proceedings Filed Against Vinita Merchant

Bankruptcy suits filed in federal court name Vinita merchant and former state senator Craig O Goodpaster with three clothing suppliers Milton Davidson Co Prescott Sportswear and Tony Lama Co alleging he owes about 2000 dollars and noting a lien on Craig county property linked to another manufacturer.

Tulsa Craig O. Goodpaster Vinita Merchant Milton Davidson Co California Prescott Sportswear Arizona Tony Lama Co Texas Goodpaster Craig County

Applewhite Reappointed to Public Welfare Commission

Gov Johnston Murray reappointed Clint Applewhite of Carnegie to the Public Welfare Commission for a new nine year term starting August 6. The action expands oversight of state welfare programs and sustains Applewhite’s role in policy governance with Oklahoma City as the state capital as the notice notes.

Oklahoma City Johnston Murray Clint Applewhite Carnegie Public Welfare Commission

Five Tulsa Leggers Charged In Beating

Four men and one woman, all liquor operators, were charged with intimidating a government witness in the beating of Horace Isom and Herschel Matthis, Tulsa bootleggers. Ed Wallace, Rube Woodward, Phyllis Blakey, Leon Yocum, and Sam Wamble faced federal charges. bond set at $10,000 each by Commissioner E Lawton Bragg.

Tulsa Horace Isom Herschel Slim) Matthis Isom Matthis Ed Wallace Rube Woodward Phyllis Blakey Leon Yocum Sam Wamble E. Lawton Bragg

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