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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1954
Page
16
The item notes an annual subscription package including the Constitution and Sunday Constitution-Press for one year in the Southwest Oklahoma region.
A verse from Hosea laments Israel’s sin since Gibeah and a Tupper line contrasts surface judgments with the dark dreams of a wicked man, reflecting on moral judgment and fear.
British investigations into Comet crashes involve Royal Navy wreckage recovery, underwater testing, and a shift from human error to metal fatigue as the likely cause. Scientists simulate flight stresses and conclude cabin pressure and repeated stress may have fractured the airframe. The work, though dangerous, aims to secure the future of commercial jet travel worldwide.
Washington column recounts a northern Italy visit to San Marino. The tiny republic, famed as oldest, sits on a mountain near Venice with a 60 member parade, hereditary noble guards, and a Congress split 31 Communists to 29 Christian Democrats. The government, in power five years, includes a Captain Regent who is a Communist and taxless tourism funded by postcards and stamps.
Dr Edwin P. Jordan reviews several letters. A girl with four rheumatic fever attacks may benefit from penicillin prevention and doctor guidance to avoid further episodes. Other questions cover hair color changes in pregnancy, methods to aid kidney stone passage, a knee lump after a fall, and exercises to slim legs with notes on limits and possible heredity.
Today's parents face stress from teen demands and endless activities. Citing examples Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Brown show modern parents struggle with clothing costs teenage dating and chauffeuring. The piece argues saying no to teens is rare and costly to nerves and energy.
Ex stars Marilyn Monroe and Esther Williams once trained at a local eye school and refused to wear glasses, saying they would miss scripts and drive unsafe cars. The piece notes Grace Kelly, plus other Hollywood quirks, from eye-dilate glamor to Bela Lugosi and Beverly Hilton ceramics.
A quiz style item explains who runs the National Park System as the Park Service within the Interior Department. It notes Hawaiians are represented in Congress by a non voting territorial delegate. It lists three breeds in the setter family and identifies Clarence Darrow as the defense lawyer in the Scopes trial with William Jennings Bryan winning the prosecution.
Tulsa police report two young men aged 21 and 22 robbed the Family Food Market last night. They were arrested less than 15 minutes after the holdup and $111 in loot was recovered.
A British film company is paging Diana Lynn for a musical version of Little Women. Margaret Whiting and Dick Gray discuss marriage while he produces her new series.
Jean Peters comments on Washington society noting the city’s sophistication and that a movie actress carries little weight. She says the elite are impressed by many world celebrities, yet she felt the awe was directed at others, not herself, amid Potomac environs.
Claremore voters approved a switch from a mayor council system to a city manager form. The measure moves the city toward professional administration and places the city hall under a city manager and council.
In a joint view, former President Truman and President Eisenhower forecast strong US growth over the next decade. They predict a labor force of 76 to 80 million, rising living standards, more education and public works, and continued government support without overregulation.
In Knoxville one write in vote for governor appeared for Sonja Henie while Georgia officials found a single write in for Betty Jones. Knoxville voter Susie Badgett born that day after an absentee ballot at 4 am. In San Francisco a smoker master invited police. dancer Miss Linx Lane was jailed for revealing attire.
A failed initiative to restore the cable car system in San Francisco was defeated as early returns showed the measure behind. Despite some pro cable car sentiment, the majority opposed the restoration and the city retains a limited cable car service.
Chickasha residents approved a $90,000 bond issue to finance sewer upgrades. The vote came yesterday in Chickasha Oklahoma and funds will support the municipal sewer system improvements.
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