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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1954

Page

11

Singer Cleared Of Paternity Claim In Los Angeles

Los Angeles singer John nny Johnston and his wife Shirley welcomed relief after a superior court judge ruled he is not the father of a showgirl’s unborn child. Judge Elmer D. Doyle stated that a claim must be proven and dismissed Bette Bower’s testimony of intimacy in Washington last March. Johnston, 39, plans to pursue a declaratory relief action in Santa Monica Superior Court to confirm Bowers has no claim on him.

Los Angeles Johnnny Johnston Shirley Johnston Elmer D. Doyle Bette Bower Washington Santa Monica Superior Court Miss Bowers

Lawton Paving Resolution Details Street Improvement Plans

Lawton Oklahoma City Council adopts a paving plan for Street Improvement District No. 89 with preliminary plans cost estimates and assessment plat for districts 87 88 and related avenues and alleys. The measures authorize manholes pipes curb gutter sewers and drainage connections and authorize six issues of lawton constitution publication.

Lawton Rogers Lane Ozman Avenue Taylor Avenue 18Th Street 19Th Street Twelfth Street Gore Blvd Arlington Avenue 12Th Street E” Avenue Fourth Street Fifth Street Comanche County Oklahoma F McKenzie Ke Shelton City

French Fear English Words Invading French Language

Paris reports show concern over English terms entering French usage. Dimanche Matin criticizes English insertions in prose and contracts while Le Monde notes lack of French equivalents for living room and weekend.

Paris Dimanche Matin le Monde

Judge Rules Go To Hell Phrase Allowed In Film

Baltimore Judge James K. Cullen ruled the Maryland Board of Motion Picture Censors lacked authority to delete the line Go to hell from On the Waterfront. He said the word hell was not grossly vulgar and its usage in context to a Catholic priest was not objectionable to the judge.

Baltimore James K. Cullen Maryland Board of Motion Picture Censors Hell

Army Adopts Khaki Cloth For Uniform

Army officials formally approve khaki cloth for use in standard uniforms. The decision sets a durable fabric standard for service dress, signaling a shift toward practical attire for soldiers.

Stepdad Shot For Beating Dying Mother

Amarillo reports Marvin Winters, 23, said he shot his stepfather J L Ferguson, 43, after Ferguson battered Winters’ dying mother Nell Ferguson and threatened the five year old half sister Nelda Lou. Winters and his mother told police Ferguson broke in Sunday night. Ferguson is in serious condition. no charges will be filed the district attorney referred the case to a Potter County grand jury meeting Thursday.

Amarillo Marvin Winters Winters J. L. Ferguson Nell Ferguson Ferguson Nelda Lou District Attorney's Office Potter County

Parents Face Hearing Over FiveYearOld Drunk Boy

Amarillo physician testifies at a hearing to remove five year old Victor L Morris from his parents Louis Morris amid charges they contributed to a minor drinking beer and whisky. The boy arrived at the hospital so intoxicated he could barely move or sit. he vomited in the emergency room and was kept eight hours to sober up.

Amarillo Victor L. Morris Victor Louis Morris

Democrat Albert Cohen Accuses GOP of Misleading Ads

In Denver Albert Cohen a Democrat for Colorado House collected and distributed 500 matchbooks displaying a smiling Cohen and urging votes. The next day he sought to reclaim the matchbooks amid questions over the GOP style of advertising.

Denver Albert Cohen Colorado House of Representatives Cohen

Nixon Predicts Victory For A Mobilized GOP

Vice President Nixon returns to the campaign trail and predicts a Republican victory in the November congressional race if the party mobilizes its strength. He cites waning Democratic issues and the homestretch advantage as key factors.

Nixon GOP Washington Richard M. Nixon House Sam Rayburn Texas Rayburn Eisenhower Congress Senate Lyndon Johnson Tex

Actress Elizabeth Taylor Expected Second Baby

MGM announced actress Elizabeth Taylor is expecting her second child in March. She and her husband British actor Michael Wilding have an 18 month old son, Michael Jr.

Hollywood Elizabeth Taylor MGM Michael Wilding Michael Jr

Tyrone Power and Linda Christian Split After Five Years

Tyrone Power and Linda Christian announce they have broken up after a five year marriage. They cite incompatibility over careers as the reason and state there are no immediate divorce plans. Their two daughters remain in Christian custody.

Tyrone Power Linda Christian Santa Francesco Anes Miss Christian Hollywood Power New York Kathrine Cornell Italy Mexico Spain Annabella Romina Francesca Taryn

Actress Plans Divorce In Hollywood Brief

Ilona Massey age 41 Hungarian born actress says she plans a divorce from Charles Walker 38 New York City jeweler. They wed in 1952 in New Rochelle.

Hollywood Ilona Massey Charles Walker New York City New Rochelle

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