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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

6

Mendes-France Seen as Possible Next French Premier

Pierre Mendes-France, Radical Socialist leader, is viewed as a potential next premier if Laniel’s government falls. He opposes the European Defense Community pact and advocates direct talks with Ho Chi Minh, urging clear aims to end French youths’ deaths in Indochina.

Charles M. McCann United Press Indo-China France Pierre Mendes Joseph Laniel Paris National Assembly Dien Bien Phu Geneva Lanier Laniel Mendes-France Morocco Vichy London Ho Chi Minh

Jail Term Upheld For Manslaughter

Oklahoma City May 13 UP The State Criminal Court of Appeals upheld the six month jail term and $250 fine for Lewis Tiger in a second degree manslaughter case and affirmed the conviction after an automobile crash that killed his wife Helen. Witnesses testified Tiger was drunk. The court also upheld the 33 year sentence for Willie Davis in an armed robbery case and reversed a liquor selling conviction of Henry Walker due to lack of search warrant.

Oklahoma City State Criminal Court of Appeals Seminole County Lewis Tiger Tiger Helen Willie Davis Tulsa Davis Nate Avery Henry Walker McCurtain Walker

Most Cheerful Waitress Crowned National Winner in Hollywood

Mrs Fay Badal of Chicago was named Americas most cheerful waitress and won 1000 dollars and a Hollywood trip after besting three regional winners at the National Restaurant Association convention. Runners up were Alice Pierce Shirley Roznick and Eunice Jackson.

Chicago Fay Badal America Hollywood

Funeral Rites for Mrs Letha Williams Held Friday

Last rites for Mrs Letha Williams who died Monday will be at 1 pm Friday at the Greater Galilee Baptist Church Columbia. Rev O B Davis of Bethlehem Baptist Church will officiate. Burial is in Highland Cemetery under Fletcher Funeral Home direction.

Letha Williams Greater Galilee Baptist Church Columbia O. B. Davis Bethlehem Baptist Church Highland Cemetery Fletcher Funeral Home

Music In The Air At Enid Festival

Enid Oklahoma hosts the 22nd Tri-State Music Festival as more than 8,000 musicians from 10 states compete in concert contests for bands and orchestras. Tonight judges assess marching bands from major high schools including Roy Miller Corpus Christi and Central Memphis. The city sees crowds, rides, and a carnival on Enid's square as events unfold.

Enid Okla Roy Miller Corpus Christi Tex Alamo San Antonio Central Memphis Enid’s Square

Senators Propose Ending Diplomatic Ties With Reds

Sens. Ner and McCarran introduced a resolution to sever diplomatic relations with Russia and all Communist nations. They urged the world to expel tyrants from Moscow and to deny their voice at international council tables.

Washington Jenner R-Ind McCarran D-Nev Russia Moscow

Hotel Heir Is Hauled Away In Cuffs On Drunk Charge

Hollywood reports Nicky Hilton, 26 year old hotel heir and former husband of Elizabeth Taylor, jailed on a plain drunk charge. Deputies used handcuffs to arrest him at his Beverly Hills apartment after a disturbance call.

Hollywood Nicky Hilton Elizabeth Taylor Hilton Beverly Hills

Indian Hall of Fame to Get Statue of Black Beaver

A statue of Black Beaver, famed Delaware Indian scout and aide to early settlers, will be unveiled today at the Indian Hall of Fame under construction in Anadarko. Born 1806 in Illinois, he directed migrant trains to the Pacific Coast during the 1849 gold rush and aided many settlers before his 1880 death in Anadarko.

Oklahoma City Black Beaver Anadarko Beaver Illinois Pacific Coast Bureau of Indian Affairs

Tornadoes Seen as Lawton's Major Disaster Risk

Lawton officials urged Civil Defense volunteerism as the city prepares for disasters. Robert Brown described four area divisions and the need for trained volunteers to prevent mass hysteria and improve emergency response. The BPWC program, led by Mrs. Pauline English and others, discussed mobilizing community spirit and scheduled a Public Affairs banquet with Emmett L. Keough as guest speaker.

Lawton Robert Brown aux_ police geig wed Comanche County Business & Sessional Women's Club Brown Kansas City Auxiliary Police Department of Civil Defense BPWC Virgie Cleveland National Security Pauline English Cleveland Carrie Fisher Mamie Small Helen Williams Estelle Hawbecker Alice Awtry Marie Detty George Rush Lela J. Wilson Old South Emmett L. Keough

Davis Named President Elect of Industrial Medical Assoc

Dr. Kieffer Davis, medical director for Phillips Petroleum Co., was elected president elect of the Industrial Medical Association in Bartlesville Oklahoma.

Davis Bartlesville Okla Kieffer Davis Phillips Petroleum Co Industrial Medical Association

Hospital Births and Admissions Across Multiple Oklahoma Towns

Memorial and Kiowa hospital notes list births for families including McDowell Lam Lawton and Carter Medicine Park, with weights and times. Numerous admissions in Sanger Temple Anadarko Bethany Cyril and other towns for medical or surgical cases. Dismissals include Johnny Bone Temple and others.

Otha Lam_ Lawton Fred Od Exendine Colony Exendine Medica Yam Paddiety Anadarko Walter Lamar Sur- Hattie W. E. Carter Medicine Park Guy A M. Jones Fletcher Sur Robert Bybee Joe McKinney Douglas Johnny Bone Temple W. F. Brown Davidson Robert Burgess

Phone Rate Hike Quiz Continues

Western Light and Telephone Co seeks about 20 percent rate increases for 15 western Oklahoma cities. B Richardson of the commission reviews data from 16 exchanges as hearings proceed. Protesters include Jesco Garber and others, with company officials arguing higher rates are needed for a fair return on capital.

Western Light and Telephone Co B. Richardson Commission Oklo Jesco Garber Kingfisher Themed Watonga Canton Crescent Custer City Greenfield Hennessee Hunter Marshall Okarche Pond Creek Seiling

Love Rivalry Sparks Kidnap Alert in Purcell

In Purcell Oklahoma Key Albarn a 21 year old county attorney secretary was reported missing after a dispute with suitor Allen Eugene Freeman. A highway patrol manhunt set roadblocks across central Oklahoma. Albarn later returned home Freeman was arrested then released as authorities called the case a misunderstanding.

Allen Eugene Freeman Freeman Miss Allcorn

U S Plans Test Range for Atomic Cannon in West Germany

German officials say the U S Army seeks permission to set up a testing range for an atomic cannon in the French zone of Germany. The range would operate five days per month. The 280 mm cannon fires conventional and atomic shells up to 40 miles. The Army has 30 cannons in West Germany and some practice firings have occurred.

Mainz Germany Rhindeland Palatinate Army Heidelberg West Germany

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