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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1954

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Eden Urges Fast Compromise at Indo China Talks

British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden pushed for narrowing East West gaps at the Indo China peace conference with no delay. He warned that failure would be admitted if positions persist, as there was no progress yesterday. US and Soviet delegates remained deadlocked on major issues, with Smith criticizing Chou En Lai’s replies as unconstructive. The debate touched on Laos Cambodia separate treatment and the role of Asian neutrals in supervising peace.

Geneva Anthony Eden France Joseph Laniel Torday Laniel Chou China Chot’ En-lai Tolley United States Smith Walter Bedell Smith Laos Cambodia Viet Nam

French Cabinet Faces New Crisis

Paris reports a prolonged cabinet crisis as Premier Joseph Laniel seeks a vote of confidence from the National Assembly for the third time in five weeks. Observers are pessimistic about Laniel's chances as deputies plan a Saturday vote after an all night session amid tensions over Geneva conference negotiations.

Paris France Geneva Joseph Laniel National Assembly Lanier Assembly

Spanish General Visits Fort Sill Eyeing US Army Tactics

Maj. Gen. Fermin Gutierrez de Soto heads a Spanish military delegation touring Fort Sill and U.S. facilities. He calls his first trip outside Europe to the United States, seeking to study U.S. Army organization and methods to apply to Spain's force, with mutual defense aims and closer ties. The tour includes airports, bases, and a helicopter view of installations as senior officers accompany him.

Fermin Gutierrez de Soto Central General Staff Spanish Army Fort Sill Europe Gutierrez de Soto United States Army Washington Aberdeen Proving Grounds Fort Belvoir, Va Fort Ben- Fort Knox United States Spain Jten Feral Free World Galitia Galifia

Keep Watch For Children Summer Driving Safety Plea

Frosty Troy staff writer reports Lawton motorists are urged to guard children as summer vacation brings 8 000 potential victims to city streets. Lt. C T Raley and Police Chief Ralph Hennessee announce intensified enforcement and remind drivers to slow down and count noses before backing out. 50 youths under 14 died last year in car accidents.

Frosty Troy Lawton Highway Patrol C. T. Raley District Four Ralph Hennessee Hennessee Raley

Dulles Rejects Allies Stand On Indochina Action

Secretary of State Dulles urged the United Nations to act on Indochina and push a peace observation mission to Southeast Asia. He did not name Britain or France, but U.S. diplomats said they argued against UN action during Geneva peace talks with the Communists. Page 4.

Seattle Wash Dulles United Nations Geneva U.N. Security Council Southeast Asing Britain France U.S Washington

Eisenhower Maintains Stance On Tariff Cuts And Policy

President Eisenhower defended his tariff reform position at a news conference, noting a one year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Act rather than the three year plan. He stressed no retreat from the program and warned against underestimating Communism threats while urging broader atomic energy information sharing and a cautious approach to potential special sessions. He also commented on Indo China defenses, loyalty of officers, and support for Republican congressional nominees.

Eisenhower Dems Ways and Means Committee Free World United States Indo- China Dien Bien Phu Hilp Congress Con U. S

Ike To Ask Public Support Tonight

Observers note an unusual last minute radio television appeal by President Eisenhower, set for 7 to 8 p.m. CST, following a National Security Council meeting. He aims to press his broad program before July 31, with major networks planning coverage.

National Security Council Eisenhower District In Columbia

City to be Humid and Hot Through Friday

Forecast for Lawton and vicinity predicts continued heat and humidity today and tomorrow with no thundershowers. Temperatures may set yearly highs tomorrow after yesterday’s 92 degree peak. Partly cloudy, windy conditions expected through Friday with highs near 90 and lows around 70 to 75.

Lawton Oklahoma Pomanche County

Marilyn Monroe Gives Birth in Taxi in Providence

In Providence on June 10 a son was born to Marilyn Monroe and her husband Joe in a taxi cab, delivering a surprising domestic moment during their travels. The couple reportedly welcomed the infant under unusual circumstances.

Providence R. J Marilyn Munroe Joe

Four Children Die As House Burns in N Y

Four Williams children Ger rit seven Da Lee five and two girls Jesealyn four and Melodie Ann two perished in a house fire in Lacona New York. Parents Harvey and Mrs Williams were on the first floor as flames engulfed the building.

Lacona N. Y Harvey Williams Gerrit da Lee Jesealyn Melodie Ann

Senator McCarthy Faces Army Probe Sworn Testimony

Sen. McCarthy testified under oath that Maj. Gen. Miles Reber sought a Navy assignment for G. David Schine and that Stevens and Army Counselor John Adams urged an investigation into Navy and Air Force corruption. He alleged Adams offered Navy information to Roy Cohn as part of steering subcommittee focus away from the Army.

mcCarthy Miles Reber G. David Schine Washington Sen Stevens Army John G. Adams Air Force Navy McCarthy Subcommittee McCarthy Army Scce Adams Pentagon Roy M. Cohn Joedt Tt Mes

Lawyers Guild Denies Its Red Purge Claim

New York June 9 UP The National Lawyers Guild denied McCarthy’s charge that the group was a Communist front. The guild said a federal ruling must determine subversive status after Brownell claimed it as the bulwark of the organization. In Boston Hale & Dorr defended Frederick Fisher as a man of integrity who declines comment while Welch continues in his case. Fisher, a Harvard graduate, resigned from the guild in 1950.

New York National Lawyers Guild Joseph R. McCarthy Brownell Federal District Court Boston Welch Hale & Dorr Frederick G. Fisher McCarthy C. Keefe Hurley Jooner Karl E. Mundt R-S.d Senate Fisher Newton

City Driver Booked On Speeding Count

Overt Twimpie aged 29 was arrested by Lawton police on speeding charges and released after posting $10 bond. Eddie W. Walker 21 of Fort Sill posted $3 bond for speeding in a fire lane. Stanley J. Thompson 1808 Ferris posted $6 bond for running a stop sign. Police also booked six men on drunk charges last night.

Lawton Eddie W. Walker Fort Sill Pain Fire Lane Stanley J.thompson Ferris

OCS Course For Guard At Fort Sill Open to Guardsmen

The first Artillery Officer Candidate class for the National Guard will run at Fort Sill Robinson Barracks June 17 to September 4. About 90 guardsmen from 35 states plus Hawaii are expected. no Oklahomans are registered. The 10 week course emphasizes practical training over theory and ends with a completion certificate rather than a commission. Col H E Liebe notes the program mirrors the regular course in departments covered, while Lt Col B D Capshaw explains it slots into the standard curriculum without altering the guardsmen’s status.

Fort Sill Robinson Barracks Department of the Army States Hawaii H. E. Liebe B. D. Capshaw National Guard

Wheat Crop Estimate Boosted in 1954 Report

Washington forecast places this year’s wheat crop at 999.561 million bushels, up 67.561 million from prior projection, with a record 875 million bushels on hand in reserve. The report signals tighter plantings and possible 1965 marketing controls pending two thirds support by growers, referendum by July 26, and potential restrictions beyond 1954.

Washington Agriet Congress Yorr

Gary Top Target in Governor Race Polls Fade in Primary

In several newspaper polls the Democratic governor race shows Gary as a top target while the attacks against him fade. Posters at Gary’s headquarters denounced the claims as unfounded and cited by local committeemen in Hobart and Holdenviamet for support.

Gary Wewoka - Holdenviamet Hobart

Insect Spraying Program Begins in City

The annual insect spraying program to rid the city of mosquitoes flies and other germ bearing insects is under way and will be carried over. Park Superintendent Jess Percival reports spraying requires dry calm weather and may occur two or more times yearly with no definite schedule yet.

Jess Percival Percival

St Louis Explosion Kills Three and Injures Twenty Nine

A powerful blast rocked a St Louis factory causing at least three deaths and about twenty nine injuries. Fire spread from the wrecked building as rescuers contained the area and sought survivors.

St. Louis Building of & Co

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