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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1954
Page
9
Former President Harry S. Truman remains in satisfactory condition after emergency gall bladder and appendix removal. Doctors expect him to leave the hospital in about ten days if recovery continues.
Louise Cochran the Houston real estate operator plans a six week Pan American World Airways tour around the world on a pay later plan. She will pay 600 down and 63 per month for 20 months with hotel reservations handled by the airline this year. She previously drew attention last year by wiring Queen Elizabeth’s secretary for hotel help during the coronation and remains upbeat about meeting people on the trip.
Indo-China conference delegates met in private sessions in Geneva to shape military talks for cease fires in Laos and Cambodia. Nine power talks paused until tomorrow as Molotov and Bedell Smith left, Chou En Lai remained, and Mendes France delayed arrival to push peace talks.
Czech border guards shot and wounded a Czechoslovak refugee who crossed into Bavaria near Schirnding and then entered West German territory to return him. Bavarian police said German protests were filed with Czechoslovak authorities.
North Hollywood California stage and screen actor Tom Tully and Mildred J Tully of Salt Lake City were married last night at a Little Brown Church in the Valley. They depart for a Montana honeymoon today.
Kansas City report says a Missouri family on a Florida vacation is warned that their 11 year old son Russell may have rabies after being bitten by a skunk at their Blue Springs home. Authorities say the skunk died with rabies symptoms.
Milford Alvin Fitzgerald, 28, was rescued from a sealed railroad boxcar near Casa Grande Arizona after eight days of dehydration. A hobo heard a noise leading to discovery. Fitzgerald, from Seattle and Spring Valley California, was hospitalized in improving condition and hungry after initial recovery.
The 10 year column notes Mrs. Lee Pylant of Riverside Indian School Anadarko becomes principal of Fort Sill Indian School. Also 2nd Lt Thelma Walker WAC is named motor officer at Fort Sill replacing Capt Braendle. Sgt William Shipley of Lawton on furlough here.
Premier Malenkov and Khrushchev led 250000 spectators at Moscow Tushino Field as the Soviet Air Force staged a May Day display without any new aircraft. The lineup ranged from radio controlled gliders to 162 two jet bombers.
An hour later a second man arrived at the hospital with a head laceration. The victim identified the first man as his attacker. Police said justice has taken its course, but a shove may have occurred. No charges were filed.
A man was injured on the way to Mar U. church yesterday as a terrorist attacked and escaped. The victim is expected to live while authorities pursue the assailant.
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