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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1954

Page

5

Observers Expect Victory For Lanie In Paris Assembly

Paris observers predicted Premier Joseph Laniel would win a confidence vote tomorrow unless Dien Bien Phu falls to Vietminh before then. If Dien Bien Phu collapses, observers expect the cabinet to fall, undermining France at Geneva talks on Indochina. Deputies urged delaying the debate on Indochina while some pressed for faster Geneva negotiations.

Paris Joseph Laniel National Assembly Indochina Dien Bien Phu Laniel Actos Geneva France Assembly

Mundt Blooper Stirs McCarthy Army Hearings

In Washington May 5, Senator Mundt presiding over the Army hearings hesitated to cast aspersions on principals. He ruled that regular subcommittee counsel Roy Cohn may question Army Secretary Stevens about a Fort Monmouth security case, saying it has ruled that you may continue to question if he has any knowledge.

Washington Karl E. Mundt R-S.d Army J. T. Stevens Mundt Senate Roy M. Cohn Stevens Fort Monmouth Cohn

Welch Opposes Saturday Hearings Over Personal Habit

Army special counsel Joseph N Welch objected to Saturday sessions calling them equally repulsive as night sessions. He cited the chair Mundt knowing his habit of returning home for weekends in the Boston area.

Army Joseph N Welch Mundt Welch Boston

McCarthy subpoena sparks tense Senate hearing clash

Senator McCarthy produced an FBI letter prompting Welch to push for details on its source. Mundt deflected, saying the source of information cannot be disclosed. Welch struggled over subcommittee membership and recalled waning energy as McCarthy accused Welch of breaking a hearing agreement.

Joseph R. McCarthy R-Wis FBI Welch McCarthy Mundt Informa

Kansan Fined for Operating Gambling Game for Children

OKLAHOMA CITY Charles Wesley Readshaw a 53 year old Kansas City man was fined 20 dollars for operating a gambling game at a children's carnival Detective Jack Mullenix said he watched Readshaw take bets from five cents upward as children tossed baseballs at rag doll targets Readshaw was with a professional carnival hired by merchants in a

Oklahoma City Charles Wesley Readshaw Kansas City Jack Mullenix Readshaw

McCarthy Narrowed to Army Probe Grip

Washington reports Sen. McCarthy is pinned to the Army dispute as Senate hearings continue. He must attend sessions and consult with staff, limiting his ability to chase headlines or fight Communists. The probe pits McCarthy against Secretary Stevens, with both sides digging in.

Washington McCarthy Senate Army Secretary of the Army Stevens Eisenhower Hhair Charles E. Bohlen Russia Bohlen Administration Overseas Information Service Ft. Monmouth N. J Dulles

General Dean Warns of Complacency in U S

Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, a Korea POW, told Peoria business leaders that complacency is widespread in America. He warned that the Wests atomic and hydrogen bombs breed ease, and that Communists count on moral disintegration, disunity, factionalism, racism, and a cyclical capitalist downturn every decade.

Peoria William F. Dean Korea America Peoria Assn. of Commerce Dean

Two Youths Fined For Stripping Cars

Los Angeles Municipal Court fined Barry Bowron ages 20 and Robert Garber age 19 for stripping cars. Both pleaded guilty and were placed on one year probation. Bowron is the adopted son of former Mayor Fletcher Bowron. Judge Martin Katz urged them to become law abiding and warned against future tampering with others vehicles.

Los Angeles Fletcher Bowron Barry Bowron Robert Garber Martin Katz

Chief Urged To End Senate Hearings

Concord New Hampshire Republican Gov Hugh Gregg urges President Eisenhower to end the degenerating Senate Army hearings. He says the GOP is losing vestige and honor due to McCarthy and Army Secretary Stevens leading the hearings and asks a shift of emphasis to constructive issues the party was elected on.

Concord N. H Hugh Gregg Eisenhower Senate Sen McCarthy Stevens Gregg

Jane Withers Seeks Divorce From William Moss

Jane Withers 28 former child actress asks to convert pending separation maintenance suit against oil man William Moss 33 into a divorce action. Superior Judge Allen T. Lynch granted the request and set a pre trial hearing for June 9. Withers says divorce suit will charge mental cruelty. married in 1947 and have three children.

Santa Monica Calif Jane Withers William Moss Allen T. Lynch Miss Withers

Osaka civic groups plan anti hydrogen bomb petition drive

Representatives from 50 Osaka civic organizations announced a campaign to collect one million signatures on an anti hydrogen bomb resolution. The petition aims to be sent to United Nations authorities to urge disarmament and a halt to nuclear weapons development.

Osaka Japan United Nations

Van Fleet Begins Survey of Orient

General James A. Van Fleet, former Eighth Army commander in Korea, arrives in Tokyo for a two to three month survey as special emissary of President Eisenhower. He will reassess U S military aid to Japan, South Korea, and Formosa, and aims to propose the right approach within about 90 days while advising a stronger Korean defense and meeting President Syngman Rhee.

Tokyo Ae Yan James A. Stube Eisenhower van Fleet Eighth Army Korea Japan South Korea Formosa Syngman Rhee Th . van Fleet Rhee America Republic of Korea

District Court Reports A Delicate Moral Misstep

A brief court blurb notes a woman admitted to kissing another person in a district court session yesterday. The event underscores personal conduct issues presented in local legal proceedings.

Headless Jones Shocks Hollywood in Traffic Safety Push

Hollywood figure known as Headless Jones and his wife singer Helen Grayco unveiled a traffic safety slogan for The Great Los Angeles Chapter of The National Safety Council. The phrase urged drivers to avoid losing focus and to keep heads and attention on the road.

Helen Grayco Los Angeles The National Safety Council

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