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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1954

Page

7

Five State Primaries Set Tuesday Nationwide

Five states vote Tuesday for major nominations Alabama Ohio Indiana Florida and New Mexico with races for governor U S senator and congressional seats. In Alabama Sen Sparkman faces three Democrats including Laurie Battle in a civil rights focused contest while Jim Folsom seeks a comeback in the governor race. Ohio features a key Republican Taft seat battle between Bender and Saxbe as Burke seeks elected victory. Indiana centers on the 9th district party split with Whitcomb challenging Rep Wilson amid GOP factionalism. Florida contenders for governor include Johns Collins and Odham with runoff possible. Republicans run in two districts. New Mexico sees a Republican governor and senator race alongside two GOP House races.

Alabama U.S Ohio Indiana Florida New Mexico John Sparkman Senate Laurie Battle Birmingham John G. Crommelin Wetumpka William C. Irby Sr Jacksonville Battle Sparkman James E Big Jim) Folsom James B. Allen Gadsden Winston Gullatte Selma Bruce Henderson Miller’s Ferry James H. Faulkner Ray Minette Henry Sweet Bessemer Jack Owen Tuscaloosa Robert A. Taft George H. Bender William Saxbe Ohio House Bender Ecoreg James Ice Earl Wilson Ed Whitcomb Ray J. Madden Dan McCarty Charley F. Johns Leroy Collins Brailey Odham Warren R. Cobean Thomas H. Childers Joseph Rendon John J. Dempsey Antonio M. Fernandez Beth Sen Clinton P. Anderson Edwin L. Mechem Helm O. Bursom Socorro Alvin Stockton Raton John Simms Jr Albuquerque Zubina

Area Man In Service Gary F. Smith Stationed at Chanute Field

A3c Gary F. Smith son of Mr and Mrs Claude Smith 306 Monroe is now stationed at Chanute Field Illinois. He completed six months of basic training at San Antonio and attended Lawton High School before enlisting in the Air Force October 7 1953.

Gary F. Smith Claude Smith Monroe Chanute Field San Antonio Lawton High School Air Force

Logex-4 exercise at Camp Pickett draws foreign officers

About 1,000 officers join the Army logistical drill Logex-4 at Camp Pickett in Virginia. Among the participants are 124 officers from 29 foreign countries, including Ko Poulosis from the Greek academy Maj Prasarn Prasassarakitch and Capt Rien Disthabanchong from Thailand, who share insights from the exercise.

Kopoulosis Aca Prasarn Prasassarakitch Rien Disthabanchong Camp Pickett

Parents Told Not To Resent Slow Child

A Roanoke Virginia physician told Kansas City readers that parents should feel no shame or resentment if they have a mentally retarded child. Dr. Jerome Natt said the child develops slower than a normal child and urged a positive approach. He advised parents to love the child and join or form support groups with medical guidance and the National Association for Retarded Children.

Kansas City Roanoke Jerome Natt Natt American Academy of General Practice National Association For Retarded Children

Worker loses clothes in diesel engine mishap

In Louisville a railroad maintenance man, William Thomas, was pulled into a locomotive diesel engine while servicing it. His rain coat was caught on a radiator fan motor, stripping off his clothes but leaving him with only a broken arm as the worst injury.

Louisville William Thomas Thomas

Lost Dog Randy Reunited After Quick Home Rescue

In Long Beach California Don Campbell and Byrle Townley spotted a wandering golden cocker spaniel on the highway. They brought the dog home and learned from a newspaper notice that Randy had run away from his owners. A $1,000 reward had been offered. Campbell decided to split with Townley and keep the dog, noting his children had grown fond of Randy.

Long Beach Calif Don Campbell Byrle Townley Inglewood Campbell Randy

Ten-Year-Old Drives Auto, Fatally Strikes Baby

In Cincinnati a 10-year-old, James Lykins Jr., was allowed to drive a car in the driveway. He lost control, striking a baby’s play pen and running over 15-month-old Douglas Burnside, who died from the injuries. The incident was described by the boy’s mother.

Cincinnati James Lykins Jr

Wrecker Late Sparks Drunk Driving Arrest in Malibu

Malibu deputies responded to a Ventura Boulevard crash when the tow truck failed to arrive. Deputies Fred Hadland and Del Crawford located the wandering tow vehicle and arrested its driver on suspicion of drunk driving. Additional tow trucks were then called to clear the scene and remove the wrecked cars.

Malibu Calif Ventura Boulevard Fred Hadland del Crawford

Peddler Pulls Bluff On The Wrong Man

A peddler in URAWA Japan pulled a bluff that led to the death of a man who was not the intended target. Police reported the suspect fled after the shooting and searches found no gun on the peddler or in his house. The incident occurred yesterday as officers investigated the armed confrontation.

Peddler Urawa Japan Drees Eneh

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