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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1954

Page

3

Liberal Democrats Show Strength in South Primaries

Southern primary races signal a liberal gains trend with wins in North Carolina and Alabama. Kerr Scott defeated incumbent Alton Lennon in North Carolina as racial issues influenced voters, while Alabama backed Sen. John Sparkman over Laurie Battle. Tennessee’s Kefauver faces a conservative challenge.

Washington U.S North Carolina Alabama Tennessee Sen Estes Kefauver Dixie South Claude Pepper Florida Frank P. Graham Kerr Scott Alton A. Lennon Lennon Senate Willis Smith Smith Graham Scott Supreme Court John J. Sparkman Laurie Battle

Another man held in Phenix gang killing

Phenix City officials announced another man was picked up yesterday and held for questioning in the A. L. Patterson murder investigation. Sheriff Ralph Mathews withheld the name and declined to release information. Nine or ten suspects had been questioned since the attorney general was shot in his parked car Friday night. A former FBI agent was assigned to aid the inquiry as guards patrolled the quiet streets and investigators pursued leads.

Phenix City Ala A. L. Patterson Ralph Mathews Russell County Alabama FBI Patterson Si Garrett Lee Barton Maury Smith Barton

Lawton ROTC Cadets Attend Fort Sill Artillery Camp

Three Lawton ROTC students from the University of Oklahoma joined 1,600 cadets starting a six week artillery summer training at Ft. Sill. Billy R. Boulton Leslie W. Contway Jr. and Donald P. Lamphere are listed as attendees with parental addresses.

Lawton

Flanders Seeks McCarthy Senate Sanctions

Senator Ralph E. Flanders said he has unofficial admin encouragement to move to strip Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of his committee chairmanships. He spoke of broad support from colleagues and noted Eisenhower’s remarks as encouragement. He stressed the action is his own undertaking and that White House contact was not involved.

Washington Ralph E. Flanders R-Vt Joseph R. McCarthy Senate Flanders White House Eisenhower McCarthy

Senate Contempt Allegation Ties to McCarthy Finance Queries

The contempt allegation arose from Joseph McCarthy's refusal to answer a Senate elections subcommittee in 1952 about his personal finances, tax returns, and the use of funds he received for hunting Communists.

Senate McCarthy Senate Elections Subcommittee

Iowa Killing Suspect Added to FBI Top 10 List

David Daniel Keegan, leader of a bandit trio, was added to the FBI Ten Most Wanted list for the February 22 killing of William Edward 51 during a robbery at a Mondamin farm. He faces federal charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and transporting loot. the robbery netted $9,000 and $8,300 in bonds. A state murder warrant remains outstanding in Logan County Iowa.

Washington Iowa FBI David Daniel Keegan William Edward Mondamin Keegan South Dakota Logan Iawa

McCarthy Staffers Find Better Jobs Offers

Roy M. Cohn chief counsel for the Senate sub committee on investigations said last night some staff members have received attractive business offers and some will resign. He added he would not fight dismissal if a majority votes staff can depart.

New York Roy M. Cohn Senate Subcommittee On Walter Winchell

Highways report first death-free weekend of year

Oklahoma highway patrol recorded a death-free weekend marking the first in over a year. No injuries were reported as fatal crashes declined while a collision near Ponca City left Mrs. Jabara in critical condition. State safety commissioner Lawrence Bellatti credited improved public cooperation and radar enforcement for the drop.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol As Jabara Oklahoma City Jabara SH 40 Ponca City Ponca City General Hospital Lawrence F. Bellatti Bellatti Bethany Elena U.S. 66

Noted Sooner Attorney Dies in Oklahoma History

The obituary records the death yesterday of an eminent Oklahoma attorney, Roscoe S. Cate Jr.’s father. Cate, long active in Muskogee civic affairs and Indian land title cases, shaped early territory oil and gas law and participated in the Jackson Barnett estate litigation. He served on the county draft board in World War I and as a Republican election board member.

Roscoe S. Cate Jr Financial Ince University of Cate McAlester Indian Territory St. Louis Muskogee The Five Civilized Tribes Jackson Barnett Oklahoma

Ar Pan Ex Promises Relief For Pain Sufferers

An advertisement from Stinson Drug at 432 D Street promotes Ar Pan Ex as a remedy for gnawing stabbing pains in joints muscles and nerves claiming most stubborn cases are helped and promising better rest and active days.

Stinson

Veteran attorney retires to town with services today

Retired veteran attorney moved here after decades in law. Services are to be held here today with burial at McAlester.

McAlester

Woman Drowns In Farm Lake After Tire Tube Flips

Paola Kansas. Mrs Peggy Swearingen 19 drowned yesterday in a farm lake seven miles southwest of Paola. Her husband said she was floating on an inflated tire tube that overturned and she could not swim.

Paola Kas Peggy Swearingen Here

Pardon And Parole Board Meets At State Reformatory

The Pardon and Parole Board meets at the state reformatory and sends recommendations for parole to Governor Johnston Murray for final action.

Pardon and Parole Board State Reformatory Board For Parole Johnston Murray

Stop Taking Harsh Drugs for Constipation

Stop using harsh laxatives and cramps. Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative with Pepsin relieves temporary constipation and restores regularity. It tastes pleasant and calms stomach sourness. Money back if you return the bottle to Box 280 New York 18 New York.

Dr. Caldwell

Bus Drivers Picket Depot Strikes Across 12 States

Trailways and Western and Central division drivers picketed terminals as a wage, pension, and health care dispute halted service on about 13 000 miles of lines in 12 states. Continental officials meet in Wichita and Dallas aiming to end the strike.

Trailways

Science Shrinks Piles with New Non Surgical Remedy

New healing substance shrinks hemorrhoids and stops bleeding without surgery. Pain relief is prompt and reduction occurs in many cases. The ointment Preparation H is sold with a money back guarantee at drug stores.

New York N. Y

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