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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1954

Page

4

U.S. Says Moscow Behind Central American Unrest

American authorities say Moscow is fomenting strife in Central America through Communist agitators. They cite arms shipments to Guatemala from a Soviet port now in Red Poland and recent unrest in Nicaragua Honduras and Costa Rica as evidence of a coordinated, centrally directed campaign.

Washington Moscow Central America U. S Costa Rica Nicaragua Honduras Guatemala Stettin Red State Department Anastasio Somoza Somoza Pacific Dulles General Labor Confederation of World Federation of Trade Unions U.S

Hearing Date Set On Graham Will

A hearing is scheduled for June 7 in county court on a petition to vacate all orders distributing the 3.4 million dollar estate of late banker W A Graham. Graham of Tuscola Texas has also filed an appeal in the federal district court in Oklahoma City. The fortune is shared by Pryor Mayes County and Oklahoma with several nieces and nephews receiving 20000 plus 15000 for their children, except Carl Graham who still awaits 15000.

Pryor Mayes County Oklahoma Carl Graham

Crude oil production dips in week to May 15

Oil and Gas Journal tally shows seven regions down with an overall daily average of 6 425 750 barrels for the week ended May 15. Oklahoma led losses at 5 300 barrels, Illinois fell 3 400, while Kansas rose 7 100 to 328 600.

Tulsa Okla Oil and Gas Journal the Journal Oklahoma Illinois Kansas

Court orders restrain wife in divorce case

Arnold of Southfield Township obtained a restraining order protecting him from his wife Bessie Mae as his divorce suit proceeds. He testified before Circuit Judge Vincent M. Brennan that she beat him with a slipper poured water on him while asleep forced him to scrub floors and forced him to remove his shoes on entering the house. He described her as a back seat driver.

Bessie Mae Arnold Southfield Township Vincent M. Brennan

Guatemala Seeks Mexican Sympathy in U S Guatemalan bid to win Mexican support in its dispute with the United States.

Guatemala pursues Mexican backing amid suspicion of United States actions. The Society of Friends of Guatemala drew a capacity 3,000 audience in Mexico City with speakers including Sen. Pedro de Alba and messages from Lazaro Cardenas. The Guatemalan government sent a strong delegation and followed with additional delegations.

Mexico City Guatemala United States United Sates U. S United Fruit Co Mexico Veracruz Society

South Starts To Work On New Racial Problems

Atlanta news report on Southern leaders' reaction to the Supreme Court ruling ending school segregation. Governors move to set up state commissions and study compliance, with Georgia backers of segregation urging continued separation and NAACP officials pledging legal action to enforce the decision.

Atlanta U.S. Supreme Court Herman Talmadge Georgia State Commission On Education Talmadge Hiwi National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People Thurgood Marshall NAACP New York Marvin Griffin E. W. Gravelet Gilbert Faulk Louisiana Sam Engelhardt Alabama Tuskegee Institute Negro College James F. Byrnes South Carolina Supreme Court Byrnes Hugh Cooissippi State’ Nation Coma South Charley E. Johns Florida Hollis Rinehart Board of Control Rinehart Allan Shivers Texas Virginia Arkansas West Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Lawrence Wetherby Kentucky

Ponca City Water Plan Approved and Nearby Sewage Projects

Oklahoma City The state Department of Health approved a 300000 plan for Ponca City to enlarge its water treatment plant to 16 million gallons daily and cleared three Kay County cities to build or remodel sewage plants. Blackwell gets 280000 for sewage plant expansion. Tonkawa and Ponca City fund new plants.

Oklahoma City State Department of Health Ponca City Kay County Grady Mathews Blackwell Tonkawa

United States Auto Production Peaks in Postwar Years

The U S output reached 2,149,000 cars in 1946 after WWII and rose to 6,165,000 in 1953 as industry recovered and expanded.

United States

Doenges and Gary in bitter fight over patronage

Oklahoma City May 18 U Former Gov. Turner to open campaign with radio and TV next Tuesday for the primary. Sen. Billan led a Lawton rally of about 500 as Turner opposes Kerr for the Democratic nomination for U S Senate.

Oklahoma City Ae Turner Billan Lawton Oklahoma Logan Turner Robert S. Kerr U.S. Senate Ww. Doenges Raymond Gary Roy E Friday

Lawton Girl Attending LSU Elected To Honor Society

Lawton student Sarah Bridges, attending Louisiana State University, was elected to Phi Kappa Phi. The ceremony honored LSU students and faculty elected into the society for scholastic achievement. The society recognizes upper tenth juniors graduates and faculty members.

Lawton LSU Sarah Bridges Louisiana State University

Oklahoma Governor Defends Cooperation On School Segregation Ruling

Oklahoma Governor Murray pledged state cooperation with the Supreme Court ruling banning school segregation. He urged actions after consulting the attorney general and state superintendent, noting financial considerations and broader Southern governors’ views. Democratic candidates Raymond Gary and Bill Logan likewise supported conformity while stressing budget impacts.

Southern Governors Conference Deep South Raymond Gary Madill Bill Logan Lawton Oklahoma Mack. Williamson U.S. Supreme Court State Superintendent of Public Instruction Oliver Hodge Georgia Roscoe Dunjee The Oklahoma City Black Dispatch National Association For the Advancement of Colored People F. D. Moon Oklahoma City Douglass High School Oklahoma Association of Negro Teachers

Philippine lawmakers extend U S trade pact with United States

Manila reports the Senate and House passed an administration bill to extend the 1946 U S Philippine Free Trade Agreement. The measure awaits action in the U S Congress and broadens trade terms between the two nations.

Manila Philippine Senate House of Representatives U. S

Oklahoma Extension Director To Receive Service Award

Shawnee Brown Oklahoma extension director will receive a superior service award in Washington D C on May 18 for outstanding work in agriculture. Brown has served as a country agent district agent and assistant extension director before becoming extension director in 1941.

STILLWATER_ Okla Shawnee Brown Oklahoma Washington, D.C Brown

Plane Speed Upgraded at Caltech Wind Tunnel

The California Institute of Technology raises wind tunnel speed to 1400 miles per hour at an eight million dollar cost as aircraft speeds rise. The new device now generates winds of 900 mph.

Pasadena Calif California Institute of Téc

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