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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1954

Page

8

Farm State Solons Admit House Bill Faces Sure Veto

Congressional Republicans acknowledge that the farm bill crafted by the House Agriculture Committee will likely be vetoed by President Eisenhower. The measure keeps rigid price supports for cotton, wheat, peanuts, and rice, with a voter decision on corn extensions, while the administration pushes for flexible five crop supports next year. Senate and House factions debate floor tactics as they seek to limit the bill’s rigid supports and mitigate farm hardships from acreage cuts.

Farm State Solons Washington House Agriculture Committee Eisenhower House Congress Republican Farm Bloc Senate Senate Agriculture Committee Milton R. Young R.D George D. Aiken

Two More FHA Firings Announced

The Housing and Home Finance Agency suspended two longtime FHA officials for alleged serious irregularities. James E. Hicks, Region 2 director, and Andrew Frost, New Mexico state assistant director, were put on hold as details remain undisclosed. The suspensions follow information from Deputy Administrator William F. McKenna, tied to an ongoing FHA operation investigation into builder misconduct.

Washington Housing and Home Finance Agency Federal Housing Administration Albert W. Cole James E. Hicks FHA Region 2 Andrew Frost New Mexico Cole William F. McKenna

Windfall Probes in Oversize Loans and FHA Home Improvements

A historical report outlines profits from oversized loans on apartment projects in a program since closed, while homeowners faced alleged bilking in operations under the current FHA loan guarantee program for home improvement work.

Burglars Steal $150 Watch From Hartson Home

In West Hartford burglars broke into Hansen home the night after his company honored him for 32 years of service with a $150 watch. The theft followed a company presentation.

West Hartford Conn Hansen

Bond dies in Capital Hospital after secret illness

Oklahoma City June 25 UPI Reford Bond 76 longtime chairman of the State Corporation Commission died Thursday night in St Anthony Hospital after a undisclosed illness. Bond served as head of the commission since 1934 and his death opens the race for re election. Survivors include his widow Jeannette and son Reford Jr. of Chickasha. Services to be held by Street and Draper funeral home.

Oklahoma City Reford Bond State Corporation Commission Oklahoma St. Anthony Hospital Bond Eld William H. Murray Paul Walker Chickasha Johnsville Indian Territory Kemper Military Academy Booneville Roanoke College Salem Columbia George Washington University University of Missouri Choc State Supreme Court State Election Board National Conference of Petroleum Regulatory Authorities Congress Mississippi Jeanette Reford Jr Draper Funeral Home

23 Bodies Found In Wrecked Plane

Mexico City June 25 report states 23 people were recovered from the wreckage of a Mexican air force C447 transport. Military officials had said 16 aboard, later noting seven joined en route from El Cipres to Mexico City. Victims included 14 servicemen and nine civilians. Rescue was hampered by rains as 1,000 soldiers and paratroopers joined the search for the crash near El Joco mountain at 12,000 feet.

Mexico City el Cipres California Valley of Mexico el Joco

Mrs Rooney Takes Over Rooney Finances Amid Alimony Strains

Elaine Davis Rooney, wife of actor Mickey Rooney, says she handles the family budget in Compton California and Las Vegas and criticizes Rooney for not managing his own money. Alimony totaling about 450 dollars weekly to Rose and two boys plus 500 dollars weekly to Vickers and son adds pressure as Rooney pursues film work and a TV series Mulligan on NBC.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Mick Mrs. Rooney Miss Rose Mickey Jr Tim Toko-ri The Lad Elaine Mulligan NBC Jackie Gleason Mickey Gleason Rooney Maurice Duke

Elderly Snowman Weighs On in Memphis

Mrs. Eric T. Dollar reports a snowman in Memphis is almost two years old and has not lost any weight. She notes the figure remains intact and in good shape despite the passage of time.

Memphis Tenn Eric T. Dollar

Mrs i oerm er explains husband claim in dispute

The fragment shows Mrs i oerner asserting the man is her husband, defending his status amid an unnamed dispute. No additional context or full details are readable in the excerpt.

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