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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1954
Page
9
New York wallpaper makers promote a half million dollar campaign to expand wall coverings as a DIY revival spreads from Colonial restorations. They tout durable plastic treated paints and bold designs while paint sales rise from wartime lows to over four hundred million dollars.
An 84-year-old pioneer farmer, Joseph Hamilton of Canton, died after being struck by a car while crossing SH 51 eight miles west of his home. Hamilton, a longtime Oklahoma resident since statehood, was the 92nd highway fatality in the state this year.
Tulsa mayor CM Warren signed an order extending the dog quarantine to April 4 amid a rabies epidemic. Health director Dr. Paul Haney advised the extension. The quarantine also applies to Springs and Highland Park areas. Six people were bitten by rabid dogs in February and eighty others in recent weeks.
Washington reports that McCarthy’s handling of a general sparked a wide debate over whether congressional committees should adopt formal rules for witness rights and procedure. Proposals from Morse Lehman Javits and others aim to grant cross examination rights, counsel, and controlled information release, while opponents argue courts never fully bind committees. Tito says war unlikely, seeks better ties with China and Russia, notes Berlin Four summit outcomes and Yugoslavia’s stance on NATO and Trieste. McAlester okays 5,000 bond sale for water project.
In Olney sack race comic, Isobel Keech, a 32 year old housewife and mother, won Olney’s half of the pancake race with a 1 minute 12.2 second time, beating 24 rivals by 50 yards. She received a pressure cooker and a silver cup amid a church verger kiss. Later Liberal and Liberal Kas hosts will stage a similar 45 yard run as Olney seeks a second win in six attempts.
Brando faced a breach of contract lawsuit as filming stretched. The Egyptian aims for realism, with MGM sharing some items while 5000 handmade props were created to recreate ancient Egyptian life. Makers note male babysitters and cradle rocking in 1300 B.C. society.
Lawton high school will send three students to a career meeting at the University of Oklahoma on March 2 3 and 4. The event highlights outstanding LHS seniors Elledge Dan and other top students as they explore college and career opportunities and discuss what is needed for success in various fields.
The chief calls for a national Day of Prayer on Friday urging citizens to seek divine guidance in fulfilling public duties and to foster a universal longing for peace amid wartime strain. Prime moments emphasize prayer as a unifying act guiding public responsibility.
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