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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1954

Page

5

U S and Britain plan new concessions for Suez solution

New York Times reports the United States and Britain prepared concessions to Egypt for a Suez settlement. Washington would share responsibility for guarding the canal base after Britain evacuates its 80,000 troops. Civilian contractors would supervise equipment left in the zone under Egyptian authority but overseen by British and American staff.

New York New York Times United States Britain Egypt Suez The Times London U. S Middle East Canal Zone Benjamin Elles Washington Anthony Eden Cairo Geneva Turkey

Editors Blast Plan To Ban Liquor Ads

The National Editorial Assn argues against a bill to ban beer and liquor advertising as a dangerous precedent that could extend to other advertised goods. William L. Daley, on behalf of 6000 newspapers, warns the measure could curb information and ads across towns. The House Commerce Committee plans more testimony on barring interstate alcoholic ads in print and on radio and TV.

Washington P National Assn. Today William L. Daley Association House Commerce Committee Joseph Bryson D-Sc

Six Boston Reds Jailed and One Sought in Mass Conspiracy

Six Boston residents were jailed in Superior Court today on charges of conspiring to overthrow the Massachusetts or U S government by force. One suspect, Daniel Boone Schirmer, is still sought. The arrests followed seven secret indictments by a Suffolk County grand jury probing communism in Boston. The group includes Otis Arther Hood, Ann Burlak Timpson, Barbara Pennett Rosenkrantz, Edith Abber, Franklin P. Collier Jr., and Herbert I. Zimmerman, all named with their ages and roles.

Boston Massachusetts United States Suffolk County Daniel Boone Schirmer Communist Party of Otis Arther Hood Communist Party E. Ann Burlak Timpson Red Flame Dist Garrett H. Byrne Barbara Pennett Rosenkrantz Springfield Edith Abber Franklin P. Collier Jr Melrose Beach Street Herbert I. Zimmerman Greater

Noted Mapmaker Dies After Illness

CHICAGO Andrew McNally 67 chairman of Rand McNally & Co. died yesterday after a short illness. Grandson of founder, he joined the firm in 1907 and led as president 1932 1948 before becoming chairman. Survived by widow two other sons Frederick and Ward and a daughter. He maintained homes in Chicago Thousand Islands and Pasadena.

Chicago Andrew McNally Rand, McNally & Co McNally Andrew III Frederick New York City Ward Thousand Islands N.Y Pasadena Calif

Lawton Student Named Frat Treasurer at OU

Don Boulton of Lawton Oklahoma has been elected treasurer of Pi Tau Sigma an honorary mechanical engineering fraternity on the Norman campus He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ray Boulton 1717 Maple Avenue Norman campus announcement

Don Boulton Lawton University of Oklahoma Pi Tau Sigma Norman Ray Boulton Maple

SINGERS TO MEET AT Gospel Lighthouse Sunday

The Lawton City Singing convention will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday in Gospel Lighthouse church on Monroe. Ira B. Dykes, president, said the public is invited.

Lawton City Gospel Lighthouse Church 1816 Monroe Ira B. Dykes

Lack Of Discipline In Schools Assailed

THEDFORD Neb Educator Dale D Welch told the Nebraska Cattle Assn meeting he voiced alarm over lack of discipline in modern education He pref ace of Hastings Neb College urged firm discipline and genuine teaching in a conducive learning atmosphere He criticized students voting daily on what they shall do each day as unproductive and unbecoming of the best classroom environment.

Thedford Neb Dale D. Welch Nebraska Cattle Assn Dr. Welch Hastings Neb.) College

Fluffy Petticoats Force New School Bleachers

In Phoenix Emerson School must add a new bleacher section for eighth graders. The change is driven by girls wearing fluffy stiff crinoline petticoats this year, altering seating plans for graduation.

Phoenix Ariz Emerson School

Houston Bus Fares Jump At Midnight

In Houston, May 21, city council approved a nickel fare increase for Houston Transit Co. at midnight, averting a driver strike after concessions. Union sources cite a wage rise to 1.76 dollars per hour with a four week no loss of pay, plus a six cent hourly bump for drivers after Nov. 3. Student and child fares also rose.

Houston Houston Transit Co CIO Transport Workers

Churches Announce Relief Distribution Across Regions

Protestant Jewish and Catholic groups said government surplus foods will be shipped to needy overseas areas. In a joint release they report 155 million pounds of butter cheese and milk to be distributed by the agencies who also cover handling costs and arrange delivery under government conditions.

New York

Elephant fur contrast in newborns and adults

A note on elephant hair shows newborn elephants may appear with fur while adults have very sparse hair. The observation highlights a change in coat density as elephants mature, with implications for camouflage and thermoregulation.

Schine Named Kentucky Colonel In Frankfort Ceremony

FRANKFORT Ky. A figure known as a private in the Army is actually a Kentucky colonel. Schine was commissioned an aide-de-camp with colonel rank on Acting Gov. Emerson Beauchamp’s staff on April 16 1953. The commission followed a request from Secretary of State Charles K O Connell, tied to a noted “special” friend of Col. Anna Pomen.

Frankfort G. David Kentucky Schine Emerson Beauchamp Hs Sig Teluste Secretary of State Charles K. O'Connell Ppg Col Anna PE Kentucky Colonels

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