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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1954

Page

2

U S Demands Plane Damage Over Sea of Japan Incident

The United States demanded Russia admit Soviet jet fighters shot down an American B50 bomber over international waters July 29, 1953. In a Moscow note, Washington charged Russia lied, sought $2,785 in damages, and sought immediate release or accounting for 17 Air Force crew.

Washington United States Russia Sea of Japan Moscow Charles E. Bohren U.S Say Hokkaido Japan

Secretive Arlington Hall unit linked to national security

The article notes a covert National Security Agency operation based at Arlington Hall Virginia with a network of radio receivers monitoring global radio traffic, ships, and broadcasts. Arresting officers say Petersen met them at his apartment, while the agency itself remains unnamed in public directories. Lt. Gen. Ralph J. Canine reportedly commands the unit.

Agena Nationty Agency Sa Tat Fae Petersen Washington Elecs Arlington Hall CIA Ralph J. Canine

National Business Women's Week salutes Lawton BPWC

October observance honors the Lawton Business and Professional Women's Club, active since 1926. The group owns a Fourth and B building and has contributed to the community through years of achievements. A 1,000 strong crowd at Frisco depot welcomed the Compton football team, with memories of past large gatherings including a 1926 or 1927 homecoming for Lawton girls' national championship basketball.

Lawton Business and Professional Women’s Club Lawton Club Oklahoma National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Ora Hornaday BPWC Fourth and B Frisco Compton Cameron

Churchill Denounces Isolation and Warns of Europe’s Fate

Churchill argues against American withdrawal into isolation warning it would doom Europe to Russian Communist subjugation and endanger Britain. He criticizes ant American sentiment among Western Europeans and attacks Aneurin Bevan for urging the U S to go it alone. He contends Fortress America talk reflects dangerous wrong course but cites global forces will resist isolationist pressures.

Churchill Western Europe America Atlantic United States

Area Men In Service In The South China Sea

Lt. Donald P. Ramey of 738 N 31st has reported to Tyndall Air Force Base Florida to start a 10 week air craft controller school. Lt. Carl O Best of Randlett serves with Fighter Squadron 11 on USS Boxer and is due back in the U S this month after operations in the South China Sea near Japan and the Philippine Islands.

Donald P. Ramey N. 31St Tyndall Air Force Base Fla Uss Boxer Carl O. Best Oliver O. Best Randlett Navy U. S South China Sea Japan Philippine Islands

Special license tags and renewal rules outlined

1954 guidance explains that holders with the same special number must renew yearly to avoid confusion and save storage space. Early reservation reduces applicant lines. Tags may be purchased up to certain limits with no penalty. after, a 10 cent daily penalty applies for 30 days, then the tax doubles. Tag taxes for vehicles and farm trucks fund schools with 95 cents of each dollar returning to the local district.

Gafford

Stevenson echoes on GOP scandals and Dixon-Yates critique

The article recalls Eisenhower era concerns: C Wesley Roberts and Warren Stephenson resignations, Guy Hollyday ouster from housing post, and an inquiry into a Kansas lobbying case. It cites ongoing Dixon-Yates contract controversy and claims the President ordered it without competitive bidding.

GOP Roberts The National Committee Kansas Eisenhower Hollyday White House Congressional Stevenson Dixon-Yates Atomic Energy Commission Senate

Tailor offers suits and coats with set prices

Tailor made suits priced from 31.50 to 49.50 and men’s and women’s rain coats from 3.15 to 24.00. Nylon uniforms cost 5.98 and Geo Masters uniforms include emblems. R. B. Thomas reachable at phone 1009-R.

Geo. Masters R. B. Thomas

Jackson dies leaving noted jurist with mixed legacy

Former Supreme Court Justice Jackson, who rose from a brief law study to a pivotal figure, died prompting tributes from President Eisenhower. He helped prosecute Nazi war criminals at Nuremberg and shaped treason and aggressive war doctrines. Surviving spouse Irene G. Jackson and two children, funeral plans pending.

Roosevelt Jackson Truman Nuernberg Germany Albany Law School Irene G. Jackson McLean William E. Jackson New York City Mary G. Bowdoin Craighill Jr Denver Eisenhower Cherry Hills Country Club Washington

Judge Rules City Boy Is Competent To Stand Trial

County Judge S R Harper ruled 15 year old Edward Lee Spivey a delinquent by commission of second degree manslaughter and competent to stand trial after a two car wreck at Fourth and I Oct 2 that killed Mrs Inez Roberts 59. Spivey was booked in county jail and made a ward of the court. The case proceeds to a preliminary hearing to determine sufficient evidence for a higher court trial.

S. R. Harper Edward Lee Spivey Spivey Fourth Inez Roberts Harper Manville Redman

Stocks Register 25 Year High Despite Mild Week

New York markets posted a 25 year high for the week with the Associated Press average up 1.10 to 137.30, the best level since October 18, 1929. The five most active issues were Tide Water Associated Oil Armour & Co Rohr Aircraft Royal Dutch Petroleum and U S Steel with modest gains.

New York Associated Press New York Stock Exchange Tide Water Associated Oil Armour & Co Rohr Aircraft Royal Dutch Petroleum U. S. Steel

Helicopter Crash Victims Identified

Air Force officials named three officers killed in a Wednesday helicopter crash near ere. Five officers died. Maj. Larkin L. Jackson of Russellville Alabama Capt. John T. Donohue of Baltimore Maryland and Capt. Warren S. Steinke of San Diego California were identified. Also named earlier were 1st Lt. Julius C. Guinn of Pineville Louisiana and 1st Lt. George Leslie Parker of Estes Park Colorado.

Alexandria Air Force Larkin L. Jackson Russell Ville Ala John T. Donohue Baltimore Hannah H. Donohue Sophia A. Donohue Warren S. Steinke San Diego Calif Louise M. Steinke Alexandria Air Force Base Julius C. Guinn Pineville George Leslie Parker Estes Park Colo

Cash Carry Milk Prices Proposed By Benson

Secretary Benson urged that savings from cash and carry fluid milk sales be passed to consumers. He argued buyers who pay cash and manage delivery deserve prices reflecting cost reductions and that lower supports help expand markets. The move aims to shift from price supports to increased consumption and reduce government buyouts of dairy surpluses.

Chicago Secretary of Agriculture Benson

Ships rescue ordeal as survivors fade in disaster at sea

Coast Guard reports 12 saved from a disaster at sea while others died of exhaustion or shark attack. Six merchant vessels including the Greek freighter Macedonia rescued 10 men and were told to resume voyages. Coast Guard and air forces will renew search at dawn with appreciation for all crews.

Vivors Coast Guard Russell E. Wood Fifth Coast Guard District Macedonia

Prize bull from Hereford Heaven sells near record

BULL the prize bull T. R. Zato developed at former governor Roy Turner’s Hereford Heaven ranch near Sulphur. Born at Cameron in February 1952 by caesarian operation, he’s part of a line that includes two calves by normal births from his dam Lady Tealdo owned by Ted Warkentin. A full brother to Zato is in Michigan as the college herd sire, and a half brother was sold recently for 50,000 to Ranch of Watova near sa.

T. R. Zato Roy Turner Hereford Heaven Sulphur Cameron Lady Tealdo Ted Warkentin Michigan Turner Watova

Downtown parking plan faces park clash in city debate

Central District Commissioner Emil Woesner denounces the plan calling the courthouse lawn a heavily used park and arguing it would not ease parking. Mayor McCain predicts the plan could add about 500 parking spaces despite no survey.

Central District Emil Woesner Woesner McCain

Sent Cards and Flowers During Our Sorrow

A brief note notes sending cards and flowers during a time of sorrow. The message expresses sympathy and wishes for comfort.

Security Ouster Statistics Promised By Administration

Washington reports the administration will soon publish new figures on federal employees ousted under the loyalty security program. The pending National Security Council semi annual report follows a high profile arrest in Arlington Virginia of Joseph Sidney Petersen a former National Security Agency employee charged with improperly obtaining classified documents. Democrats accuse Republicans of mis interpreting totals while Eisenhower era orders push to purge subversives from the payroll.

Washington National Security Council FBI Arlington Joseph Sidney Petersen National Security Agency Olin D. Johnston D-S.c Richard M. Nixon Johnston New Crusade Fede Eisenhower White House Denver Ecabanar Civil Service Commission Council

Whooping cranes under federal protection face hunting risk

Officials urge hunters to avoid shooting the long legged cranes resembling the rare Whooping Bird. Sightings should be reported to the newspaper or area rangers. Audubon Society members seek spotters to map flight and habits as Greenwalt warns the nation’s birds are at risk. The cranes nest near Aransas Texas and winter in Saskatchewan Canada.

National Audubon Society Juanita Mahaffey Game and Fish News Greenwalt Gulf

273 Sooner Youths To Attend FFA Meet

Oklahoma will be represented by about 273 boys and their chaperones at the 27th FFA national convention in Kansas. Lambert state FFA president and Jim Hogan state secretary will be voting delegates. convention runs through Thursday. Representatives from 48 states and Puerto Rico attend. fourteen Oklahoma boys are recommended for American Farm Degree. Chouteau FFA chapters are Oklahoma entries in the national chapter contest.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Future Farmers of America Kansas FFA Satan Berry Lambert Jim Hogan Clinton Sal Puerto Rico Chouteau

Rape Suspects Are Identified In Oklahoma City Case

An Oklahoma City housewife identified two men in a police lineup as part of a four man group that seized her outside a cafe and raped her after placing her in a car. Police have not filed charges against the two named men and are seeking the others.

Oklahoma City Reno and May

Official Visits Apache Apache

Walter P. Smith of the Oklahoma State Veterans Department visited Apache this week on official business.

Walter P. Smith Oklahoma State Veterans Department Apache

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State Department John Ernst Roche Department Donald Ramey Republican National Committee Housing Administration C. Wesley Roberts Warren L. Stephenson Guy T. O. Hollyday Butane Medicine Park D. L. Shelton City Boy Ed Roberts Kenneth Violet Rattler Din B.R Coleman Berry's Aes California Pottery D Avenue Laan Paani M & D Finance CO Okio G. Andrews D Ave Thomas E. Stanton Brandon and Kephart Plumbing CO C Avenue
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