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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1954

Page

4

Murray Denies Pressuring Employees for Wife’s Campaign

Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray rejects claims of pressuring state workers to aid Willie Murray’s bid for the Democratic nomination. He issued a neutral campaign policy letter and predicted a runoff for his wife, noting voluntary support and past changes in neutrality rules.

Oklahoma City Johnston Murray Willie Murray Eddie Higgins Martin Hanan Planning and Resources Board Jack Boyd W. C. Doenges

Van Fleet Holds Talks With Rhee At Rhee Home

General James A. Van Fleet, special Far East envoy, flew to Chinhae to meet President Syngman Rhee at his summer home. Officials debated whether the talks touched on Eisenhower’s letter to Rhee and possible actions after Geneva peace talks failed or on plans for U.S. military expansion with the ROK forces.

Seoul James A. van Fleet Far East Eisenhower Chinhae Syngman Rhee van Fleet Rhee Geneva Korea U.S

Insurance Commissioner Race: All Candidates Seeking First Office

The race for state insurance commissioner features 12 candidates, all seeking first statewide office. Notable names include Joe B. Hunt and Fred T. Treadwell, with others like John Nance Garner and James R. Dickey drawing votes from name recognition. several long-shot contenders and party dynamics shape the field.

Oklahoma City Joe B. Hunt Fred T. Treadwell Holdenville John Nance Garner Hugo James R. Dickey Donald Dickey Robert L. Birdwell Hunt State Insurance Department Henryetta Weleetka University of Oklahoma Insurance Department Treadwell Hughes County Mutual Benefit Garner Choctaw County Durant Altus Tulsa Ernest J. Stocks Clinton Warren H. Edwards Walter

Yesteryears in The Constitution Ten Years Ago

Historical notes recall Eisenhower era battles around Cherbourg Mrs Will Rogers obituary in California Comanche county loan sales reach 709416 dollars. Frances Gossett from Lawton High to attend Columbia this summer.

Eisenhower Cherbourg Will Rogers California Comanche County Frances Gossett Lawton High School Columbia E. C. Meuller Agriculture Department Cameron College Gordon Vivian Chicago Beatrice Shrader Healdton Frances Cook Lee Oscar Jones Julian F. Barnes Fort Sill Fort Leavenworth Kan Andy Wolverton Will Laird Lawton

Dallas Approves Bus Fare Readjustment Plan

Dallas tonight approved a complex fare overhaul for the Dallas Railway and Terminal Co subject to a July 5 public hearing. Basic fare becomes 15 cents within a central six mile circle with 5 cent increments for adjacent zones and a possible 35 cent city-to-city trip, plus a temporary 10 cent summer rate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Savings claimed from revisions will total 283 750 dollars annually and fund system modernization and bus conversion.

Dallas Dallas Railway & Terminal

Two Killed In Car Wreck Near Perry Oklahoma

Two drivers died in a head on collision on U S 77 eleven and a half miles north of Perry as Oklahoma marked its fourth day without a highway death. Edward James and Vivian were the drivers. Bowman died at the scene and Vivian died at Perry Memorial Hospital. A third person, Owen Wesley Francis, 18, was hospitalized with a serious jaw injury.

United Press Oklahoma Perry Edward James 48Th St Oklahoma City Highway Patrol Vivian U. S. 77 Bowman Perry Memorial Hospital Owen Wesley Francis Perry Hospital Woodward Anthony Kan Terry Hoisington Orley Spake Hoisington

Mrs Smith Wins Easily In Maine

In Portland Maine Sen Se no nes Smith defeats Robe Jones 93 567 to 19 673 with 613 of 626 precincts reporting, signaling likely election victory in September. Jones and supporters claim McCarthyism influenced the race amid charges of Texas oil money backing, while Gov Cross calls it a confidence vote in Smith.

Portland Senones Smith McCarthy Maine Reese A McCarthy Robe Jones Biddeford Joseph R. McCarthy R-Wis Sen. Smith Jones Colby College Paul A. Fullam Wisconsin Burton M. Cross Texas

Duke of Kent Recovers After Car Collision

London June 21 The Duke of Kent aged 18 is recovering satisfactorily from a head-on car collision with a wagon. Doctors say he is making steady and satisfactory progress and his condition is not serious.

London Duke of Kent

Actress Held For Driving While Dopey

Beverly Hills police detained the notable actress after she allegedly drove erratically, hit three parked cars, and appeared dazed. A narcotics influence was reported by a police surgeon. a pill bottle and sedative tablets were found in the car. The actor's husband Harry Karl arrived at the jail and claimed the tablets were to calm nerves.

Beverly Hills City Harry Karl Beverly Hills

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