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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1954

Page

12

Fact-Finders Rule Favors Publishers In Press Walkout

In New York the federal study split 21 to reunite, with Meany possibly resigning. The ruling is nonbinding and could spark a resumption of a historic strike that shut Manhattan papers. The Trib halted publications during the dispute as union leaders weigh next steps.

New York Mt George Meany Manhattan Simicance Ralph T. Seward Washington, D.C Richard Slocu Philadia Bulletin

Funeral Rites for Robert Paul Baker Held in Cement

Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m Thursday at the First Baptist church in Cement with Rev W H Heiliger officiating. Burial followed in Elks Cemetery. Baker died Tuesday morning at home after a months long illness. He had lived in Cement 17 years, coming from Apache, and had long served as superintendent of Production for G C English Drilling and Production Co. Survivors include wife Mary three sisters Mrs Allen Skinner and Mrs Otto Smith of Lawton and Mrs T C Vaughn Cyril and two brothers John Baker Cyril and W J Baker Lawton.

First Baptist Church Cement W. H. Heiliger Elks Cemetery Dalton Funeral Home Fletcher Baker Apache G. C. English Drilling and Production Co Mary Allen Skinner Otto Smith Lawton T. C. Vaughn Cyril John Baker W.J. Baker

FBI Fails Attempt To Beat The Rap

Arizona ex convict Everett Astor faced a two year sentence for burglary but his multiple aliases were uncovered by FBI records before release. Astor had prior charges including three years for theft of government property in Arizona and changes of name from Everett to Johnny Astor and back. The court suspended the sentence after reevaluation and delayed release.

Oklahoma City Arizona FBI Everett Astor San Carlos Ariz Clarence Mills Ction Astor Johnny Astor Astor Cook Mills

Dickey Quits Post Opening Oklahoma Territory Insurance Race

Donald F. Dickey resigns as state insurance commissioner effective March 20 after eight years in office to lead Bettes Insurance in Tulsa. Gov. Murray to name an interim successor, with candidates including Fred Albert and J. Matt Robertson. Dickey, 25 at appointment, served in World War II and was elected in 1946 and 1950.

Oklahoma City Donald F. Dickey Dickey Tulsa Insurance Board Fred Albert J. Matt Robertson Joe Hunt Insurance Department Johnston Murray Bettes Insurance Kennedy Robert S. Kerr Roy J. Turner Jess G. Read Iwo Jima

Wish Brinas Bike Plenty Of Trouble

Nine year old Johnny Galvin rode a bicycle after wishing on a star but lost control and toppled into a car. A neighbor covered him with a blanket to safety and he escaped with only a head bump. A Michigan donor sent a bicycle after reading of the mishap, and the starry ride bent the front wheel but caused no serious injuries.

Rochester N. Y Johnny Galvin Michehe Praphetey E. R. Hershey Plymouth Mich J & Bicycle Stargazer Star Johnny

Freshmann Hagan Says New Members Face Recognition Challenge

Freshmann Hagan of California reflects that new members face a harsher risk of being killed than gaining recognition, noting the difficulty of earning acknowledgment without sounding critical. The remark highlights tensions around newcomer status and safety.

Eee Ea Sour Freshmann Hagan Calif

Chinchilla Show Plans Highlight Mrs Massey Entry

Mrs. V. Massey of 1710 S Sixth plans to enter three chinchillas in the national chinchilla show set for March 12 to 14 in Minneapolis Minnesota. The item notes a prior showing in Fort Worth on February 25 to 27 with a young female chinchilla earning a ribbon.

V. Massey Minneapolis Minn Fort Worth Tex

Chinchilla Show Spotlight At Fort Worth Event

Mrs Massey showcased nearly 100 chinchillas at the Fort Worth show with one animal winning a first place ribbon last year. The pace of the display drew attention at the event.

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