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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1954

Page

7

Sept 14 Meeting On German Army Urged By Britain

Britain urged a September 14 nine nation foreign ministers meeting in London to discuss rearmament of West Germany. Countries including Italy the Netherlands France West Germany Canada Belgium and Luxembourg invited with Dulles possibly attending after SEATO in Manila. FDP leader Dehir called for German rearmament amid European security concerns.

London Britain Italy Netherlands Washington U.S Dulles Manila State Department France West Germany Canada Belgium Luxembourg United Nations General Assembly New York Germany Thomas Dehir Free Democratic Party FDP Konrad

Dewey to reveal plans tonight amid exit from fourth term

Governor Thomas F. Dewey of New York will announce he will not seek a fourth term and will likely endorse Senator Irving M. Ives for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The plan will be broadcast live from New York City on CBS from 8:15 p.m. EDT and rebroadcast later. Dewey, who has faced presidential bids, is expected to return to his Manhattan law practice after leaving office.

Thomas F. Dewey New York Dewey Irving M. Ives New York City CBS Manhattan Ives

Union Leader Says Merger Is Nearer

Henryetta Oklahoma Labor Day crowd heard union leader Jack Knight of Denver predict ongoing efforts toward a merger of United States unions. Senator Robert Kerr and State Senator Raymond Gary attended as visitors while Kerr seeks re election and Gary vies for governor.

Henryetta Okla United States Jack Knight Denver CIO International Oil Workers of America Robert S. Kerr Ymond Gary

Revere Steeple Weathervane Busted by Storm

The Old North Church vicar appealed for help locating missing parts of a 1740 copper and lead weathervane. Rev Charles Russell Peck said the large N E letters formed the compass points and were part of the vane set long before the lanterns that signaled Paul Revere's ride. The vane was found broken when the steeple fell in last week's hurricane.

Boston Old North Church Revere Charles Russell Peck Paul Revere

Israel beauty queen tours U S to promote wine export

Hal Boyle reports Ziva Shapir Israel 1954 wine festival queen tours America to boost Tarael wines. She notes exports, production up to 50,000 bottles daily and aims for 400,000 this year. Shapir compares Israeli and American life, dating norms, and fashion trends with candid, humorous observations.

A Sabra Miss Shapir Israel America United States Ziva Secod St. Louis Israel Defense Army Middle East

Infant Debbra Mae Flippin Funeral Rites Held

Funeral services for Debbra Mae Flippin infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Glendal Flippin were conducted at 2 30 am today at Union Valley church with burial in Walters cemetery. The child died Monday in a local hospital born Sept 4 survivors include the parents a brother Gary one paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ray Flippin Lawton and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Emery Crow Geronimo.

Debbra Mae Flippin Glendal Flippin Union Valley Church Walters Gary Emery Crow Geronimo Ray’ Flippin Lawton

Reds To Return More War Dead

Communists said they would return 300 Allied war dead tomorrow including 296 Americans, 3 Britons and 1 Australian. The U S Army noted the ship bearing Korean War remains would sail from Pusan to Kokura Japan for examination to confirm scientific identification. The exchange also saw the Allies receive 279 Americans and 21 British remains.

Ran Command U.S. Army Pusan Kokura Japan Army United Alions UNC

Capital Hearing Set On Comics

Oklahoma City on September 7 will host a public hearing as church groups plan to press a proposed ordinance targeting comic books deemed detrimental to minors. The measure would create a city appointed review board and impose up to 20 dollar daily fines on violators. St Luke's Methodist Church endorses the move to protect the public and news companies.

Oklahoma City City Hall Marvin Cavnar Harrison Crary Board of Review

Area Men In Service Fort Bliss Basic Training

Pvt. Jack W. Phillips Jr. of the area, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Phillips, is at Fort Bliss Texas undergoing eight weeks of basic Army training.

Jack W. Phillips Jr Jack W. Phillips Axon Fort Bliss, Tex

Texas Youth's Foot Mangled in Train Incident

Joe Franklin Cooling an 18 year old transient from La Porte Texas suffered a severely mangled foot when he fell while attempting to board a moving Santa Fe freight train. The Highway Patrol reported he was taken to Mooreland Hospital where doctors feared possible amputation.

Wooreland Okla Joe Franklin Cooling Laporte Tex Santa Fe Highway Patrol Cook Mooreland Hospital

Eisenhower backs Oklahoma GOP Senate bid visit unlikely

In Denver on September 7 President Eisenhower said he sees no reason Oklahoma should not have a Republican U S senator and wished Fred Mock and Page Belcher luck. He cannot visit due to a heavy schedule. Mock and Belcher reported Eisenhower’s support for Mack in the Kerr race and noted Sparks would join them on an air trip but could not attend.

Denver Eisenhower Oklahoma U.S Fred Mock Rep Page Belcher Rdkla White House Mack U. S Oklahoma City Robert S. Kerr D- Okla Mock Statehood Reuben Sparks Woodward Okla Belcher

Station Attendant Slashes Gas Price Amid Labor Day Rush

WANTAGH NY Edwin Butterworth ran a 9 cent per gallon sale at his gas station to beat monthly quotas from his oil company. Five policemen managed the crowd as the 20,000 gallon offer depleted and Butterworth refunded to 25.9 cents. He estimated the loss at $2,000 and forgot to refuel his own car, buying fuel at a nearby rival station.

Wantagh N.Y Edwin Butterworth

Walters Named Top Retirement Town in Oklahoma

Six Oklahoma towns are identified as America’s best retirement communities by sociologist T. Lynn Smith. The list includes Checotah Claremore Konawa Sallisaw Wagoner and Walters. Smith spoke to a United group about the rankings.

Rome Oklahoma America Checotah Claremore Konawa Sallisaw Wagoner Walters T. Lynn Smith

Nations conference on Pp here with remarks on retirement

Smith said several cities had taken definite steps to make retired life more pleasant. The report notes ongoing discussions at the conference about aging communities and policy ideas to improve senior living.

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