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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1954

Page

5

Laraine Day Adapts To Life With Leo Durocher

Hal Boyle profiles Laraine Day and Leo Durocher, recounting how initial dislike blossomed into a devoted marriage. Laraine supports Leo, adjusts her career to be Mrs Durocher, attends spring training and games, and emphasizes their shared love of baseball and family.

Hal Boyle New York Laraine Day Leo Durocher New York Giants Laraine Leo Manhattan Giants Mrs Durocher California Chris Michele World of Baseball Iime Beverly Hills Durocher

Truman in better but guarded after illness

Harry S. Truman shown improved though tired following emergency operation on June 20. Doctors cited intestinal inflammation and prior infections. personal physician Dr. Wallace Graham said he is no longer in a critical stage and is fair but guarded. A hospital spokesman noted some nausea and restlessness, with hiccups and intermittent discomfort.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Wallace Graham Truman

Aussie Sheep Baron Learns Job At A&M

Brian H. Learmonth a 23 year old livestock baron from Australia attends Oklahoma A&M College to learn ranch management and agricultural economics. He plans a degree, runs an 8000 acre station with 14000 sheep, and pursues flight training under a temporary visa.

Stillwater Okla Brian H. Learmonth Australia Oklahoma A&m College Learmonth School of Agriculture A&m Oklahoma

Robinson Jr and Frances Reconcile After Separation

Edward G Robinson Jr of Los Angeles aged 21 and wife Frances 24 resume their 24 year marriage after a reconciliation session with Superior Judge Elmer D. Doyle. The couple kissed before a scheduled support hearing in a separate maintenance action.

Los Angeles Edward G. Robinson Jr Frances Elmer D. Doyle

Fairgrounds Bond Issue Discussed At Rotary Lunch

Jack Carter of the Chamber of Commerce agriculture committee urged fairground upgrades during a Lawton Rotary meeting. Lewis Haydock county agent outlined additional improvements. Fred Bentley of the Comanche county fair board urged support for a $195,000 bond to voters in the July 6 election. Henry Howell of the Lawton Kiwanis vocational guidance committee handed out forms to Rotarians for employing Lawton high school displaced students.

Jack Carter Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee Lawton Rotary Club Lewis Haydock Comanche

Oklahoma Author Lynn Riggs Dies in New York

Lynn Riggs, author of Green Grow Lilacs which inspired Oklahoma, died today at Memorial Hospital in New York. Born August 31, 1899, in Claremore Oklahoma, he studied at the University of Oklahoma and wrote plays including Big Lake Roadside Green Grow the Lilacs Russet Mantle The Lonesome West The Cream in the Well and Burned in Texas.

New York Lynn Riggs Oklahoma Memorial Hospital Riggs Claremore Okla University of Oklahoma Big Lake Texas

Chou En-lai Returns to Red China After Parleys

Premier Chou En-lai returned to Communist China after attending the Geneva conference on Asia and meeting leaders in India and Burma. A joint communique pledged to strive for peace and to promote stability in Indo China, guided by mutual respect for sovereignty and peaceful co existence. Western observers see the trips as expanding influence among South Asian neutrals.

Hong Kong Chou En-lai China India Burma Indo-China Red China Tibet Chou Nehru New Delhi Peiping

Shark Hunter Caught In Shark Tug Aboard Boat

Santa Monica report says a shark hunter tried to catch seven foot sharks off Monica Bay and tossed back smaller ones. He leapt from his boat to grab a shark by the tail, then fell as the boat rocked, injuring his right elbow and requiring hospital treatment.

Santa Monica Calif Monica Bay Donahue Eros

Theda Bara Reported Underwent Emergency Operation

The Los Angeles Times reports silent star Theda Bara underwent an emergency operation for unspecified complications. Her exact age remains guarded, with past columns noting differing estimates from a decade ago.

Hollywood Theda Bara Los Angeles Times

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