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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1954

Page

3

Colleges Set For Coming World War II Baby Crop

Washington reports a looming surge in college enrollment as World War II babies reach college age. Projections show enrollments rising from 2.31 million this fall toward 3.66 million by 1965, with needs for buildings, libraries, labs, and faculty funding. Public junior colleges gain traction as a proposed solution, while tuition costs threaten access.

Herman R. Allen Washington U.S. Office of Education Ernest V. Hollis College and University Administration Office of Education United States G. Kerry Smith The Association For Higher Education Congress

Guatemala to imprison Communist sympathizers in remote camp

The Guatemalan government under Lt Col Carlos Castillo Armas plans to confine Communist sympathizers and refugees to a remote desertion camp at Poptum in Peten. The facility will house those with no serious charges and who accept supervision, as debates on political asylum and safe conduct continue amid post crisis exoduses and asset seizures.

Poptum Peten Guatemala Juan Jose Arevalo Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Rockies Arbenz Carlos Castillo Armas Castillo Arevalo Conmateice

Major TV production behind Murrow interview at Bogarts

Hollywood report on the Frank Murrow program shows a large crew preparing the Bogart Bacall residence for a live one on one chat. CBS technicians mapped camera angles and lighting while 40 crew members work around the house to stage the intimate interview from the poolside yard to the living room.

Hollywood Edward Murrow Bogarts Humphrey Lauren Bacall Bogart Mansion Telephone Company Mount Wilson Los Angeles Humphrey Bogart Art Miss Bacall Murrow CBS Lauren Bogart Paris Romanoff's Arc

ROK Responds To Chinese North Korea Pullout

South Korea's Prime Minister Pyun Yung Tai said a Chinese pullout from North Korea would bring no comfort, noting China could return any time. Washington plans to withdraw four U S divisions from Korea this year as Peiping signals 42 000 to 48 000 Chinese troops pulled back across the Yalu River.

Seoul Peiping Red China North Korea Pyun Yung Tai United States South Korea Yalu River U.S. Manor

Freed Yank POWs In Tokyo Hospital

Five U S service men captured in Indo China by the Vietminh are under medical treatment in Tokyo after release Aug 31. They were technicians sent to Indo China to service U S planes in the Dien Bien Phu battle. The men said they were well treated but claims of Communist brainwashing were made.

Tokyo U.S Indo- China Japan Philippines Indo-China Dien Bien Phu

Aunt Drowns Trying To Save Children

In Hamilton Ohio a woman drowned while trying to rescue her young niece and nephew from Indian Creek. The victims were Pearl Whitaker 30, Shirley Ann Smith 9, and David 5, all from Hamilton. The children waded into shallow water but reached a ledge that dropped to 12 feet.

Hamilton Ohio Indian Creek

De Castries Reports To Chief In Hanoi From Dien Bien Phu

Brig Gen Christian de Castries flew to Saigon to report to his commander in chief on Dien Bien Phu’s fall. He was accompanied by Gen Rene Cogny to confer with Gen Paul Ely on the Viet Minh capture of the French fortress last May. He planned to return to Hanoi in about two days before proceeding to Paris where his wife awaits.

Hanoi Indo-China Christian de Castries Saigon Dien Bien Phu de Castries Rene Cogny Paul Vietminh Paris Associated Press Emile Boutteville

City to vote on $25,000 pool bond Sept 21

Thomas Oklahoma reports the City Council approved a September 21 election date for a $25,000 swimming pool bond issue. The measure asks residents to authorize funds for pool construction and related costs, with details to be provided at the polls.

GOP Women Plan Grass Roots Tour

The National Federation of Republican Women will embark on an election express bus tour starting Friday. A cross country survey of issues in strategic congressional districts will be conducted en route to their annual convention in Los Angeles. The group will attend receptions, rallies, fairs, and meals while gathering findings for over 5,000 convention attendees.

Washington National Federation of Republican Women Federation Los Angeles GOP

Altus to Get Meters On Main Streets

Altus Oklahoma officials announce parking meters will be installed on the main business streets within 30 days. The devices will undergo a six month trial period.

Altus Okla

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