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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1954

Page

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Adams Claims Cohn Heaped Abuse On Him

Adams testified that Roy Cohn flew into rages and hurled obscenity while pressuring for favored treatment for Pvt. G David Schine. He described Cohn’s violent outburst in New York and noted McCarthy’s fear of provoking Cohn as he sought to draft Schine.

Adams Cohn Washington John G. Adams Roy Cohn Pvt. G David Schine McCarthy Subcommittee McCarthy Army Army Ray H. Jenkins Coln McCarthy Subcommittee Schine New York Pennsylvania Jenkins

Peace Sought As War Rages In Hanoi Air Strikes Continue

French bombers hit Communist forces near Hanoi as French troops fortify delta cities with barbed wire and trenches. American supplied planes join raids on Red supply depots and village citadels between Hanoi and the sea, while a major bomber mission targets rebel supply routes.

Hanoi Indo - China Red River Dien Bien Phu Delta Here China Perigo Tuesay

Eisenhower says U S not giving up on Indo China

President Eisenhower stated the United States will not abandon Indo China and argues the free world should not write it off. He noted alliances must be invited to assist and that any policy rifts with Dulles are differences in utterance, not belief. The Senate committee discussed Southeast Asia security options as Rep. Vouts signaled congressional support.

Washington Eisenhower State Dulles Southeast Asia Dulles Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vouts Ohio Vorys Congress House

Viet Nam rejects partition in armistice terms

Viet Nam’s Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dinh announced that any armistice framework must not divide Viet Nam and should be overseen by the United Nations. He said the plan seeks free elections and international control to ensure durable peace and prevent new aggression, while opposing France’s partition approach.

Geneva Viet Nam Nguyen Quoc Dinh United Nations Dinh France Vietminh

Lawtonka Up 7 Feet as Rain Floods Southwest Oklahoma

Heavy rainfall of 5.48 inches since Sunday swelled Lake Lawtonka by more than seven feet and caused Beaver and Cow creeks to spill. About 150 residents fled rising floodwaters in Waurika while Medicine Creek and other rivers rose across the region. Officials warn of further rises as rain continues. S.H. 7 east of Lawton reopened after creeks subsided and about 75 families evacuated to safety. Red Cross aids victims as flood impacts extend across southwest Oklahoma.

Lake Lawtonka Oklahoma Waurika John Frampton Lawton Frampton Medicine Creek Meers Wayne Re Jimmy Creek Bill Tugman Medicine Park Ernest Greenwalt Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Beaver Hell Creeks Frances Turner American Red Cross Oklahoma City

Welfare officials take restricted custody of Rogers infant

Temporary custody of an 11 month old baby born in McAlester prison was granted to welfare authorities. Frank H. Rogers and Ruby Sweeten Rogers, serving manslaughter sentences for their son Frank’s death, remain eligible for parole in August. Warden says no reliable relatives can care for the child.

McAlester Penitentiary Lawton Tom G. Haile McAlester Frank H. Rogers Frank Rogers New Mexico Ruby Sweeten Rogers

Council Denies Pecan Grove Sewer Plan Move

The Pecan Grove housing project faced a setback as the city council rejected a request to hook the 240 unit development to the sewer system. McKenzie led a divided vote 4-1 with Kinsey in favor, Hastings abstaining, and the plan blocked citing pump station and facility overload concerns. Further discussion was pushed back several weeks as developers weigh next steps.

Pecan Grove Lester McKenzie Buck Kinsey H. D. Hastings McKenzie Joe McCain Kinsey Someon Jake Witzel Hastings E. Rakpneetex Wesley Kepler Pursley Leroy Botkin

Laniel Faces New Threat as Indo China Debate Looms

Paris Premier Joseph Laniel's government fights to stave off another vote of confidence in the National Assembly over his refusal to set a date for debate on Indo-China. A prior confidence tally on the same issue stood 311-262, but Dien Bien Phu's fall sparked renewed criticism of government support for the defenders.

Paris Joseph Laniel National Assembly Laniel Lanier Erga Dien Bien Phu

Senator Clyde Hoey Dies in Senate Office at 76

Sen Clyde Hoey a 76 year old North Carolina Democrat died in his Senate office reported by Senate minority leader Lyndon B Johnson. Johnson announced the death to the Senate at 2 23 p m CST and the body adjourned immediately out of respect.

Washington Clyde BR. Hoey North Carolina Lyndon B. Johnson Dtex Senate Johnson Hoey

Army Informer Blasted By Ike

President Eisenhower condemned the handling of confidential FBI data by an Army intelligence officer without authorization. He declined to discuss McCarthy's claim, stating he would not comment on the aspect connected to McCarthy and preferred to speak only on the general principle involved.

Washington Eisenhower FBI Sen. McCarthy Army Atty Brownell Cer McCarthy

Youth Admits Tot's Murder in Detroit

Detroit police report 15-year-old Terrence De Moss confessed to fatally beating and slashing 14-year-old Marion Jo Zobrovitz in a garage behind her home. She died after hospital efforts, with no motive given.

Detroit Marion Jo Zobrovitz Edward Jacques Terrence de Moss Jacques de Moss Michigan

Armed Forces Day Display At Fort Sill In Lawton

Fort Sill public information officials announce the Armed Forces Day parade will feature the Honest John Rocket with launcher as a classified display item. A composite battery includes 105mm and 155mm artillery, an eight inch howitzer and a 280mm gun, plus support from an Army wrecker and an ambulance. Commanded by 1st Lt. Carlisle R. Petty.

Army Armed Forces Lawton Fort Sill 522Nd 187Th Observation U.S. Army Carlisle R. Petty

Scientists Visit Fort Sill Review Panel Arrives

An eight man Haworth committee of distinguished scientists and educators led by Dr. Leland J. Haworth, director of Brookhaven National Laboratories, is arriving at Fort Sill this evening to assess Army combat development activities. Maj. Gen. Charles E. Hart will greet them. Thursday will include meetings with Combat Development personnel led by Col. Robert P. Clay. The group is appointed by the Secretary of the Army and will depart Friday morning.

Leland J. Haworth Brookhaven National Laboratories Long Island N. Y Fort Sill Haworth Army Department Robert P. Clay Charles E. Hart Ral Frederick C

West Salary Probe Requested in Oklahoma Campaign Aid Case

Oklahoma Rep. Robert O. Cunningham urged the Legislative Council to probe state salary payments to a campaign aide of Mrs. Willie E. Murray the Democratic candidate for governor. West Anadarko served as an investigator for Gov. Johnston Murray and was named a coordinator at Murray's state headquarters before resigning from the post.

Oklahoma City Willie E. Murray Robert O. Cunningham Oklahoma Cunningham Legislative Council West Anadarko Johnston Murray Murray

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