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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

5

Oppenheimer Transcript Alibi Sparks Democratic Critique

June 17 report shows Democrats call the missing transcript summary an excuse for releasing testimony. The Atomic Energy Commission released a 992 page closed hearing book on Oppenheimer, Teller claims, board findings urged banning him from secrets, commission to rule later this month.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission J. Robert Oppenheimer Chet Holifield Calif House-Senate Atomic Energy Committee Holifield Commission Oppenheimer Edward Teller Joint Committee Eugene M. Zuckert Connecticut

Massachusetts Demands Apology From Red Cross

Governor Christian Herter asks the American Red Cross to apologize for implying Worcester, Massachusetts took disaster relief but did not reimburse the Red Cross. He cites Massachusetts donors and notes the Red Cross says it spent over a million dollars on Worcester tornado relief and other areas, including Flint and Waco.

Boston Christian A. Herter Massachusetts American Red Cross Worcester Mass Red Cross E. Roland Harriman Harriman Los Angeles Cooncey Flint Mich Waco Tex

Dewey Urged To Make His Plans Known

In Albany on June 17 Republican state leaders pressed Gov. Thomas E. Dewey to declare his political future. Reports said he might retire after this term or seek a top national post, possibly secretary of state, but officials denied knowledge and a key source said a decision is not yet made. Party leaders plan to confer with Dewey in days ahead to clarify his candidacy.

Albany N. Y Thomas E. Dewey Dewey United Press White House Washington Capitol Hill Dean P. Taylor

Probe Group Funding Up for 1953 and 1954

Senate Investigating subcommittee has received about 410000 for expenses since January 1953. The House Un American Activities Committee reported 575000 since January 1953 for ongoing investigations. The Jenner led Senate Internal Operations subcommittee has 320000 total with 150000 in 1953 and 170000 this year. The panels produced no legislation and focus on investigations. The bills include granting witnesses immunity and banning subversives from public roles.

Washington Senate Jose McCarthy R-Wis Giza House Un-American Activities Committee Wiliam E. Jenner R-Ind House Judiciary Committee

Highway Commission Plans $92,000 Slide Halt Project

Oklahoma City The state Highway Commission announced a $92,000 project to halt earth slides on U S Highway 271 in the Kiamichi Mountains northeast of Talihina. Highway Director C A Stoldt said bids may be opened on July 13.

Oklahoma City State Highway Commission U. S. Highway 271 Kiamichi Mountains Talihina C. A. Stoldt

Vacation Bible School at Hulen Methodist Opens June 21

Vacation Bible School at Hulen Methodist Church runs June 21 to July 2 with sessions Monday through Friday from 1:45 PM to 3:45 PM. Open to children from kindergarten to intermediate age. Mrs Glenn Davis 2 is Bible school superintendent.

Hulen Methodist Church Glen Davis Oe. 2 Bible School

Cedar waxwing's waxy wing beads prompt mystery

The cedar waxwing gets its name from small red waxy beads on wing tips. The purpose of the wax remains unknown.

Father Kills Son Neighbor Then Himself in Missouri Shooting

In Bland Missouri on a Wednesday night Henry Jannick 45 opened fire killing his 16 year old son Leon at their home and fatally wounding Ed Peth 65 who had sheltered the boy. Jannick shot at officers and citizens before dying by suicide as Marshal Ralph Branson and deputies closed in. A neighbor who tried to aid the boy died on the way to Rolla hospital.

Bland Ralph Branson Henry Jannick Leon Ed Peth Peth Jannick Fema Maries County Roland Wallace Wallace Rolla

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