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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1954

Page

13

Wheat Harvest Poses New Storage Problem

In Texas and nearby states the 1954 wheat harvest worsens storage concerns as on hand supplies rise from 1953 carryovers. Fort Worth tests tented storage with eight million bushels under CCC loan support while officials urge approval of ground storage to prevent losses. Texas capacity and regional surpluses forecast heavy needs for 83 million bushels in the state alone as harvests continue through Kansas and the Panhandle.

Dallas Texas Oklahoma Kansas Texas Panhandle Callas Texas John C. White Ezra T. Benson White Fort Worth Burrus Mills and Elevator Co Commodity Credit Corp Burrus

Ducks Hatched Delays Lifted on Seaford Housing Project

Seaford New York builder Louis Hirsch resumed work after a 25 day nesting delay to allow a wild Mallard duck to hatch five ducklings. He will bring bulldozer and crew back Monday to clear ground for 49 new homes, estimating the stoppage cost about $6,000 but calling it worthwhile.

Seaford N. Y Louis Hirsch Hirsch

Store Wraps Cash In Meat Package

Mrs. Joseph O. Hebenstreit opened a meat package from her grocery store and found the shop’s bank deposit inside. The bundle of checks and $31 was wrapped with the meat, leading to confusion as she ate steak instead of ham. The grocer later rewarded her with two choice steaks for returning the money.

Omaha Joseph O. Hebenstreit

Adlai Attacks GOP as Michigan Democrats Seek Harmony

Adlai Stevenson accused the Republican party of being incapable of governing during a one day tour through Lower Michigan as Michigan Democrats avoided intra party clashes ahead of the August 3 primary. Patrick McNamara skipped Stevenson’s Lansing and Detroit events while Blair Moody joined him in Detroit and attended a Wayne Oakland and Monroe Democrats reception. Stevenson forecast Democrats would win the House next fall with good odds for the Senate.

Detroit Adlai Stevenson Michigan Republican Party Patrick McNamara Blair Moody U.S Stevenson Moody Lansing Davison Birmingham Wayne Oakland Monroe County Masonic Temple McNamara House of Representatives U.S. Senate

Hundreds Search For Napping Girl

In Troy New York a large search effort used manned searchlights and ground teams to locate Gail Fitzgerald who recalled seeing her friend Holly at a neighbor's house. The missing girl, age fourteen, was found asleep in an upstairs closet where she had been hidden hours earlier.

Gail Fitzgerald Holly

Nurses' Pay Hiked Prompted 13 Job Applications

A day after the pay rise, 13 nurses applied for open positions and were accepted. The hospital still requires 24 additional nurses to meet demand, according to city council officials.

The Council

Hillary healthy after glacier return to civilization

Hillary arrived back in civilization yesterday appearing hale and hearty after a glacier ordeal. He showed no ill effects and resumed normal activities quickly, signaling full recovery from the recent expedition.

Layan

McCarthy Says He Never Raises Fuss in Senate Clash

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy told investigators he never raises a ruckus in the Army McCarthy controversy session. He contrasted his style with that of Welch who remarked on the quiet manner of proceedings.

McCarthy Washington Joseph R. McCarthy Wis Welch

Jack Webb Sued Over Dragnet Alarm Suit

Lewis E. Smith, 30, files a $100,000 suit in Los Angeles alleging actor Jack Webb caused a radio Dragnet alarm. The suit, filed Thursday, cites Webb's NBC program and the June broadcast as the basis for the claim.

Los Angeles Lewis E. Smith Jack Webb Dragnet Webb Dragnet Radio NBC

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