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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1954

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Eisenhower Warns U.S. Over Soviet World Conquest Aims

President Eisenhower warned that the real danger is losing sight of the Soviet Union's aim of world revolution and domination. He noted Moscow's recent talk of peaceful coexistence may mask a long term goal and urged careful judgment in U.S. policy toward Russia.

Ike U.S Washington Eisenhower America Russia Soviet Union Sen. Knowland California Senate United States

Maids Testify on Bedroom Change in Sheppard Case

Cleveland osteopath Sam Sheppard and wife Marilyn shifted from a double bed to twin beds after returning from California, maid Elnora Helms testified. Prosecution questioned the explanation that Sam claimed Marilyn had a bad cold. The state alleged Sheppard lived with a hospital technician during the trip while Marilyn stayed with friends. Lipas, Bay Village officer, testified about Otto Graham visiting Sheppard and a record player in the room.

Cleveland Sam Sheppard Marilyn California Elnora Helms Helms Fred W. Garmone Sheppard Susan Hayes Cyril M. Lipas Bay Village Otto Graham Cleveland Browns Bay View Hospital Carl Rossbach Stephen Sheppard Lipaj Saul Danaceau Sheppards Sheppards’ Bay Village

Food Distribution Ends With Smiles at Lawton Event

An announced shortage of free surplus foods caused a morning scuffle at the OK Transfer & Storage Company warehouse in Lawton as old age pensioners clashed over credentials. Commissioner Emil Woesner said all certified attendees received lard beans cheese and powdered milk. Police and county officers dispersed the fight around 9 30 a m and the distribution concluded with everyone getting their share.

Lawton Emil Woesner OK Transfer & Storage Company Woesner Welfare Department

Mover Aims to Save Murals North of Lawton

Comanche County Historical Society and contractor C C E Putney move two ancient murals from the old Indian arts center near US highways 62 and 277 281. Putney funds part of the job but calls for public donations routed through the society to cover remaining costs. Contributions are tax deductible. ground will be deeded to the society.

Comanche County Historical Society Old Indian Arts and Trade Center Lawton U.S. 62 U. S. 277-281 Cc. E. Putney Medicine Park Msgt Oliver T. Gross Putney The Historical Society John Keathley Gross Lake Lawtonka Keathley

Council Eyes Long Session on City Boundary Ordinances

City council plans a long session to act on six ordinances expanding the city limits. Bids will be opened for Paving District 89 and five members will be appointed to the McMahon Memorial Auditorium governing board.

District 89 McMahon Memorial Auditorium

Area Weather Forecast Says Warmer Day Then Cooler

Forecast continues fair and warmer today and cooler Wednesday with strong shifting winds this afternoon and tonight. High today 70, tonight's low 37, Wednesday near 60, today’s low 32, Monday’s high 62, 11 a.m. reading 57 degrees.

Jury Acquits Banks In Death Trial

O Neal Banks a 26 year old Negro soldier was found innocent by a superior court jury after a two hour forty minute deliberation in the May 3 death of Frank Bell. Defense attorney Lewis Derke argued self defense and Bank s testimony supported that claim. The verdict surprised County Attorney Manville Redman who had led the prosecution.

Frosty Troy O'Neal Banks Bell Manville Redman Redman Derke Preston Williams Fort Sill Cid Oerke Edward Williams Williams Tesoar Charlie Hill See Banks

ROK Blasts U.S. For Backing Reds

South Korea denounced U.S. support for Communist Czech and Polish truce inspectors in Korea and said it postponed expulsion at Washington authorities’ request. The ROK threatened force if the inspectors stay beyond a week. The U.N. Command warned Gen. Hull would use all means to protect the Red teams under the armistice if needed.

Seoul South Korea United States Korea Washington Roks U.N Tokyo John E. Hull Far East

Chinese radio proclaims death for 22 American spies

Peiping Radio announced that 22 Americans including Col John Knox Arnold Jr and Maj William H Baumer faced death or heavy sentences for espionage actions jeopardizing China. Other convicted agents named include Downey Fecteau and nine more Americans with varied prison terms.

London Red China U. S. Air Force Peiping Radio China John Knox Arnold Jr Washington North Korea Arnold William H. Baumer Lewisburg 91St Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron U. S. Far East Air Force Nea Vomvoer Supreme People’s Court Peiping Radio Said John Thomas Downey Jack Donovan Connecticut Richard George Fecteau Massachusetts Central Intelligence Agency Peiping Tokyo Downey Baumer Fecteau

Oklahoma court clears funeral director in Cook case

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that Glenn E. Boydstun of Comanche kept his license after the state’s embalmers board suspended it for soliciting Billy Cook’s funeral. It overruled claims of gross malpractice, saying the law’s general sense does not include solicitation of business.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Supreme Court Qokla Billy Cook State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Glenn E. Boydstun Comanche Boydstun Cook Joplin California Gas Carl Mosser Atwood Ill Oklahoma Robert H. Dewey Boydston P. Pitts Graham Oklo Licensing Board

Vishinsky Dies Body on Public View at UN Meet

New York Soviets displayed the body of Anrei Y. Vishinsky at the Park Avenue headquarters after his death yesterday likely from a heart attack. A funeral will be held in Moscow with a government and Communist party commission named to oversee proceedings. Jacob Malik to head the UN delegation temporarily. Gromyko seen as possible permanent successor, with Zarubin among names.

New York Andrei Y. Vishinsky Moscow United Nations Park Avenue Europe Moscow Radio Communist Party M. O. Pervukhin Andrei Gromyko Vishinsky London Jacob Malik Britain U. N Malik International Organization Vishinksy Gromyko Georgi Zarubin United

Jury finds Marines to receive new rifle in 1916

Jenner says some Americans involved in Red China intrigue and discusses witnesses Hinton Powell China Review. Thurman Priest case in Missouri where a cartridge linked to the murder of 11-year-old Jeanette Earnest is found near the abduction site. Priest held in Webster County jail. gun not recovered.

Jenner Lebanon Jeannette Earnest Thurman Priest N_ E Priest Webster County Marshfield Washington Sen R-Ind Senate Korea Internal Security Subcommittee William H. Hinton Putney John W. Powell San Francisco Hinton Powell Communist Party United States China Review Shanghai John B. Powell

Lawton Prepares for Quiet Thanksgiving Holiday

Lawton plans a quiet Thanksgiving with church services family gatherings and a Shrine midget football game. Public offices businesses and schools close. Fort Sill cites civilian day off. highway patrol runs a state campaign to ensure safe travel. The day includes Union a seing services and a Shrine club game at 10:30 a.m. with free admission for children.

Lawton Milton Keating Lawton Public Comanche County Cameron College Vernon Howell Floyd Tice Iing Lawton Oo Alliance First Christian Church Paul Oe Beal Heights Presbyterian Church Atend Evert Stadium Amarillo

Senators Probe Attack on Judge

Justice Department officials were summoned before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee to explain attempts to prompt U.S. District Judge Luther Youngdahl to withdraw from the Owen Lattimore perjury case. Sen. Hennings urged a full inquiry, saying the matter must be investigated to get to the bottom of alleged pressure to influence the court. Youngdahl dismissed the affidavit by Leo Rover, saying it aimed to discredit or intimidate the courts.

Washington Justice Department Senate Judiciary U.S Luther Youngdahl Owen Lattimore Langer R-Nd Full Judiciary Committee Sen. Hennings D-Mo Hennings Leo A. Rover District of Columbia Youngdahl Lattimore Rover

UN Committee Approves Atom Plan in Unanimous Vote

United Nations General Assembly committee approves Eisenhowers atoms for peace plan in a 60 nation session. Russia's bid to insert a disarmament veto fails as 12 nations abstain, while all delegations back the plan after amendments are adopted.

United Nations, N. Y U. N Presidan Eisenhower General Assembly Disarmament Commission Russia

Jury Deliberations Prolong Torture Robbery Trial

Oklahoma City jury in the Robert O Hurt torture robbery case is deadlocked 11-1 after 31 hours of deliberation. The judge denied a mistrial and the panel requested two extra minutes before being sent home. A juror once arrested in 1952 faced questions during proceedings as Charles Edwin York and Adrian Wayne Burns are tied to the case with York convicted and Burns awaiting trial.

Oklahoma City Robert O Bob) Hurt Clarence Mills Dave Tant Bob Turner E. A. Capshaw Tant Bob Mills Perps M. L. Seaborn Hurt Gurley B. Lenn Charles Edwin York Tulare Calif McAlester Adrian Wayne Burns Cordell

Winds To Hit Area Tonight With Warmer Temperatures

The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions with strong winds arriving late this afternoon and tonight The state expects temperatures 5-10 degrees above normal in western areas and 3-5 degrees above in the east Ardmore reported a low of 30 degrees as a cold start eased into a milder five day trend.

Sooners Oklahoma State Weather Bureau Ardmore

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