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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1954

Page

3

Battle likely over McCarthy subcommittee staff shakeup

Sen. McCarthy's return to Washington sets up a clash as Sen. Potter and three Democrats press for a house cleaning of the Army McCarthy subcommittee staff. They call for dismissal of key aides including Roy Cohn and question security clearances for two staffers. McCarthy opposes moves and plans a counterattack.

Washington Joseph R. McCarthy Houseoe Subcommittee Wisconsin Charles E. Potter R-Mich Potter McCarthy Roy M. Cohn Defense Department Henry M. Jackson D-Wash

Deputies Investigate Three Weekend Burglaries Near Sterling

Sheriff Everett Hale and deputies probed three burglaries over the weekend. Items stolen from J. M. Weaver’s barn two miles west of Sterling included pump jack, propane container, tires, saddles, bridles, ropes, an emasculator, and a vacuum needleer. Burglaries also hit Maloy Grocery at Cache and an electric motor was stolen from an oil pump lease northeast of Lawton.

Everett Hale Sterling J. M. Weaver Carl Phillips Maloy Cache Hale Ralph Farrar Roosevelt Lawton Farrar

Crippa Takes Senate Oath for Wyoming Interim Term

Ed Ted Crippa, a 55 year old Wyoming businessman and Republican national committeeman, to take the Senate oath to fill the late Lester Hunt's term. He plans no reelection when his interim expires January 5, 1955, and vows to support the Eisenhower administration and Wyoming interests.

Washington Wyoming Ted) Crippa Lester C. Hunt Wayne Morse Ore Crippa GOP Senate C. J. Rogers Rock Springs Republican Party

Hospital News Items Kiowa and area births and admissions

Numerous admissions and births are listed from Kiowa and nearby towns. Patients from Cache Fletcher and other towns are treated for medical and surgical needs. Dismissals include several patients. births noted at hospitals and at home.

Richard Bread Cache Florene Stephenson White Parker Fletcher Margaret Jefferson Kingston Sesrenia Raton Kiowa Indian Hospital Tobias Robbles Hoover Donald Wermy

Widow's lurid confession kept secret in murder case

Amesbury Massachusetts June 28 27 year old Mrs Lorain Clark confessed to killing her husband amid lurid revelations of love affairs and monthly wife swapping parties. Essex County District Attorney Hugh A Cregg said the complete confession would not be released to protect her three children. The April 10 slaying of Melvin W Clark Jr was premeditated and vicious following a quarrel over her alleged interest in other men. Mrs Clark was to undergo psychiatric tests and remains in custody without bail for a September grand jury appearance. Debris of Clark body found in a West Newbury marsh on Palm Sunday after divorce papers filed for desertion.

Amesbury Mass Loraine Clark Essex County Hugh A. Cregg Cregg Melvin W. Clark Jr Clark West Newbury

Weevils Hit East Oklahoma Cotton

Weevils are beginning to emerge in large numbers in eastern Oklahoma counties. The extension service reports heavy emergence expected next week as weevils puncture large cotton squares where conditions allow. Cotton made good progress last week under hot dry weather with moisture needed in some areas.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma Weekly Extension Service

Mrs Rhoads To Conduct Jane Installation Rites

Lawton state president Githen K. Rhoads will conduct installation rites tonight for new El Reno Jaycee Janes officers. She arrives with her Jaycee husband for a joint ceremony and dinner dance at El Reno country club with El Reno Jaycee officers.

Mrs. Rhoads Jane el Reno Githen K. Rhoads Lawton Oklahoma Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary Jaycee Janes

Public Education Critics Quieted at NEA Convention

The National Education Association reported critics of public education grew less active in the 1953-54 year, though some strong attacks on American schools persisted. The NEA released a summary from the National Commission for the Defense of Democracy Through Education. The five day convention includes joint sessions with UN affairs.

New York National Education Assn NEA National Commission For the Defense of Democracy Through Education United Nations NEA UN

Vote Sale Bosses Murray's Target in Oklahoma

Governor Johnston Murray said he is pursuing the “big fish” in Sequoyah county vote selling scandal. Five people were charged in Sallisaw for selling absentee ballots to a middle man who resold them. One man jailed on bribery charges. Murray warned the ballot box must be sacred and pledged to stop the racket.

Oklahoma City Johnston Murray Sequoyah County Murray Sallisaw Sequoyah

Funeral Rites Planned for Mrs. Clara Gray

Mrs. Clara Gray 67 resident of Lawton since 1920 dies after extended illness at her home 1407 Lee Burial set at Highland cemetery Services to be led by O B Davis pastor at Bethlehem Baptist church Survivors include stepson Jesse Bookman 1904 Monroe and niece Mrs James Loud Dallas Shaw Funeral Home in charge

Clara Gray Lawton Bethlehem Baptist Church O. B. Davis

Crowded Calendar Delays Indian Meet

An alumni meeting at Fort Sill Indian School, set for Saturday, was postponed due to conflicting events. Only a few members attended and could not form a meeting. An officer election and constitution, by laws were planned, but Indian meetings in Anadarko and no conflicts caused the cancellation. The next meeting will be called with no date set.

Fort Sill Anadarko

Two Area Students Attend ROTC Camp at Fort Benning

Two area students from Midwestern University Wichita Falls are at a six week ROTC summer camp at Fort Benning Georgia. The students include J. C. Neely son of Mr and Mrs O L Neely of Grandfield and A J M Wilkes from Mountain.

Fort Benning Midwestern University Wichita Falls J. C. Neely O. L. Neely Grandfield A. J M. Wilkes Mountain

Graham Enters Hospital For Tests In Germany

American evangelist Billy Graham was admitted to a United States Army hospital in Frankfurt for a series of tests after an extremely painful kidney ailment. He had been in Düsseldorf and Berlin, with no clear timeline for his release, as a spokesman said he may fly to Paris afterward. A remark about France drew resentment in Europe, which Graham said was misinterpreted.

Frankfurt Germany Billy Graham United States Army Hospital Dueseldorf Berlin Graham Paris France Europe

Ar Pan Ex Promises Relief For Restless Nights

An advertisement from STINSON DRUG 4382 D promotes Ar Pan Ex as a remedy for persistent ailments. The copy claims it helps sleeping and daytime activity, urging readers to try the product.

Stinson

Bethel Residents Recovering After Surgery

Bethel residents convalesce after recent operations and illnesses. Mesdames Walt Killian Morris Eckhart and Cecil Clapton recuperate after surgeries at Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton. W D Cosgrove sent home from Southwestern Hospital Lawton. Mrs Roy Vaughan remains at Talley Walker Hospital Marlow after surgery.

Bethel Mesdames Walt Killian Morris Eckhart Cecil Clapton Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton W. D. Cosgrove Southwestern Hospital Roy Vaughan Talley-Walker

Lawton Municipal Band Concert Attracts Local Musicians

About 60 area musicians perform in the Lawton Municipal Band during a free concert on the east court lawn. The program includes RAF March, King Cotton, Old Comrades, Mexican Hat Dance, Deep Purple, and Waste of the Flowers.

Lawton East Court RAF King Cotton

Stop Taking Harsh Drugs for Constipation

A vintage ad urges gentle relief for temporary constipation with Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative. It promotes a mail order bottle from Box 280 and offers a money back guarantee. The copy emphasizes Senna extract as a premier natural laxative and warns against harsh drugs.

Dr. Caldwell

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