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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1954

Page

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Churchill and Eisenhower Discuss Policy Ties In Luncheon

Prime Minister Churchill and President Eisenhower held an hour and a half luncheon talk described as a preliminary discussion on British and American policy differences. Attending were John Foster Dulles Anthony Eden Livingston Merchant and Sir Harold Caccia as they moved to a study for further talks.

Washington Churchill Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Anthony Eden Livingston Merchant Harold Caccia

Nehru and Chou En Lai Open Delhi Talks

In New Delhi Chou En Lai and Nehru begin a three day discussion amid East West tension. Nehru hosts the Chinese premier with a red carpet welcome as observers expect talks on Asia for Asians and possibly a non aggression pact. Nixon Dulles greet the leaders at the airport before a White House visit.

New Delhi Democratic India Asia Nehru Red China Chou En-lai Palam Indian Communist Party Chou India Washington Churchill Eisenhower Korea Indo-China Geneva

Perry White Buys Grandfield Paper

Grandfield publisher LeRoy Hines announces the sale of Grandfield Publishing Co to Perry White of Stillwater. White is a University of Oklahoma journalism graduate and has worked at Stillwater Daily News Press and Frederick Press. The Grandfield News traces back to 1907 as Grandfield Enterprise. changes in ownership include Hines and Patterson family ties.

Big Pasture H. N Frank G. Patterson Grandfield Hines H. N. Patterson

Huge Honest John Rocket Fired At Fort Sill

The Honest John 762mm rocket was fired successfully at Fort Sill by the 1st Provisional Rocket Battalion under Lt. Col. James P. Smith. Inert rounds were used on the west range, marking the weapon's first firing at the installation and its public display on Armed Forces Day.

Fort Sill Public Information Office 1St Provisional James P. Smith 52Nd Group PIO Wea Armed Forces

Area Weather Forecast Notes Hot Conditions Ahead

Forecasts show fair skies and continued heat with near 100 degree highs today and tomorrow. Low temperatures dip to 74 tonight after a 70 degree low today, with 11 am reading at 95 and the high reaching 98.

Soviet Vows To Seek End Of Revolution

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov told Guatemala he instructed Russia’s UN representative to use all power to end the anti communist revolt in Guatemala Radio Moscow broadcast Molotov’s reply to Guatemalan foreign minister Guillermo Toriello who appealed for Moscow to halt the disturbance in Central America The Guatemalan note cited UN Security Council action to stop bloodshed and admitted Honduras and Nicaragua were aiding rebels against President Jacobo Arbenz See UN Page 2

London V. M. Molotov Guatemala Russia United Nations Radio Moscow Molotov Guillermo Torielo Toriello Security Council U. N. Security Council Honduras Nicaragua Jacobo Arbenz Tegucigalpa Chiquimula Guatemala City Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Col Carlos Castillo Armas Castillo Armas Honduran Amadeo Chinchilla

Oklahoma Governor Leads Vote Buying Bust

Tulsa Tribune reports state agents acting under Governor Johnston Murray smashed a vote selling ring in eastern Oklahoma. One man jailed on felony charge and about a dozen others ordered to report to the county attorney as further charges are filed. Patterson confessed to paying $2 per absentee vote and selling at $2.50.

Tulsa Okla Tulsa Tribune Salli Johnston Murray Oklahoma Tribune Nolen Bulloch Murray National Guard the Tribune Fred Pat) Patterson Chicago Fred Campbell Chard Reese Owen Strain Patterson Campbell Justice Court Sallisaw Willie Murray

City police curb traffic violators in monthlong crackdown

In a coordinated effort led by Police Chief Ralph Hennessee, Lawton officers arrested 142 traffic violators in June as part of a citywide crackdown. Day shifts paired with four to six hours of night duty targeted speeding and reckless driving, with 420 booked overall.

Lawton Ralph Hennessee Hennessee Ing

Nationalist Ship Seizure Claims Tuapse in Formosa Waters

The Nationalists announced their warship seized the Danishbuilt Tuapse off Formosa and may confiscate the vessel and cargo. The tanker was held at Kaohsiung after violating port policy, while the Soviet Union accused the U S of seizing the tanker and demanded its return with crew and cargo.

Taipeh Formosa China Formosan Kaohsiung Soviet Union Moscow United States Philippines Washington State Department U. S U.S. Navy Tuapse Poland Shanghai Red Coast Mander Felix B. Stump Pearl Harbor Charles E. Bohlen Luzon Straits Philippine Luzon Sesenthiniel Dremelt

Senate Eyes Higher Re-Enlistment Bonus for First Termers

Senate Armed Services Committee backed a raise in re-enlistment payments to offset falling reenlistment rates. Chairman Saltonstall noted Navy first-term reenlistees now join again at only six percent, vs past rates above fifty percent. The bill would raise first reenlistment bonuses from 160 to 364 dollars for enlisted ranks.

Washington Senate Armed Services Committee Saltonstall R-Mass Navy Army of Marines

Four Indicted in Tax Conspiracy tied to IRS probes

A federal grand jury in New York indicted four individuals, including two lawyers, for conspiring to corrupt IRS officials and obstruct congressional and grand jury tax investigations. Named defendants include Samuel Schopick and Irving Davis of the former Schopick and Davis firm and Max Halperin, an attorney once associated with the firm.

New York Internal Revenue Service Samuel Schopick Irving Davis Schopick

Berry Borrows State Patrol Car in Oklahoma City

Lt. Gov James E Berry had a uniformed highway trooper drive him to the Panhandle in a patrol car as Safety Commissioner Bellatti criticized Gov Murray for ordering intensified traffic enforcement. Murray had declared a state of emergency and canceled leaves, authorizing use of troopers and vehicles with limits.

Oklahoma City James E. Berry Panhandle Lawrence F. Bellatti Johnston Murray Bellatti William K. Blood

Doenges Appeals to Southwest Voters at Lawton Breakfast

Doenges campaigned for governor in Lawton appealing to voters uneasy with the favorite son candidate State Sen. Bill Logan. He stressed moral welfare and youth, urged high type participation in government, and said repeal is not an issue. He supported potential tax levies for school facilities if needed.

Bill Doenges Oklahoma Lawton Tulsa Bartlesville Bill Logan Doenges

Teague Faces Arson Count

Aquiller Teague a 40 year old former Lawton man is charged with attempted arson after confessing to setting fire to seven bales of cotton and beating himself to feign an attack. County Attorney Amos Stovall said charges will be filed when his condition improves. Teague was a night watchman for Traders Compress.

Frederick Aquiller Teague Lawton Amos Stovall Teague Traders Compress Stovall Oaiene Enress Company

Water Waster Crackdown as City Near Record Water Use

Lawton and Fort Sill residents faced a water crackdown amid near record daily use over 14 million gallons. Police Chief Ralph Hennessee ordered citations and stiff fines for violators while officials inspect air conditioning systems for water waste and enforce evaporative unit pump requirements.

Lawton Fort Sill Ralph Hennessee Hennes- Lee David Duke Eac

Area To Swelter For Next Five Days

Hot weather dominates Lawton and southwest Oklahoma for five days with highs near 100. Friday highs 98 to 103 and Friday night lows 70 to 75. Oklahoma temperatures run 6 to 12 degrees above normal 93, with limited rainfall. Yesterday’s statewide highs included 104 at Ponca City and 102 at Hobart. Lowest readings dipped to 71 at Ardmore and Enid.

Lawton Oklahoma Okahoma Ponca City Hobart Ardmore Enid

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