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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1954

Page

5

Van Fleet Faults U S Policy in Far East

Gen James A Van Fleet sharply criticizes U S strategy in Asia arguing the nation failed to capitalize on free world strength in the Far East and warns of growing Communist gains in Korea Formosa the Philippines and Japan He calls the Korean armistice a profound mistake and urges a more aggressive approach before Western power is exhausted.

Washington James A. van Fleet United States Far East Korea Formosa Philippines Japan van Fleet U.S. News and World Report Southeast Asia Republic of China China Sth Indo-China Thailand Burma Free World Middle East Africa Europe Asia Kremlin United Nations U.N Rede

Test Hop In New Car Is Expensive

Lt James Zentgrat of Vance Air Force base Enid was clocked at 110 mph on U S Highway 81 five miles north of El Reno. He spent a night in jail and paid a $100 fine after arrest by Highway Patrolmen Ted Payne Guy Parker Joe Dunn and Ira Zentgrat claimed the car was new and he wanted to see how fast it would go. The second item notes the University of Oklahoma hosting about 600 young journalists September 24 25 for the 33rd annual Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association meeting.

EL Reno Okla James Joseph Zentif Vance Air Force Se Enid Ted Payne Guy Parker Joe Dunn Ira Zentgrat Here U. S. Highway 81 Justice of the Peace J. H. Cravens

Mexico City Becomes Exile Hub For Latin Rebels

Exiled Cuban and Costa Rican dissidents live in Mexico City as Guatemala's Arbenz Guzman arrives seeking to organize opposition to Armas. Fortuny joins Arbenz, aiming to contact underground Communist networks and potentially mount uprisings in Central America. Cuban rebels, Costa Rican factions, and Guatemala's leadership face constant scrutiny from regional powers.

Charles M Mocann United Press Mexico City Col Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Guatemala Arbenz Carlos Castillo Armas Jose Manuel Fortuny Gener Communist Party Fortuny Joseres Costa Rica Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Fulgencio Batista Cuba United States Carlos So Socarras Batista Piio New York Castillo Armas

Weeks Installs Lawn Tables For Employes

Washington dispatch notes inside a Department of Commerce lunch room addition. Secretary Sinclair Weeks prompted six ables with white and green parasols to shade a grassed area where workers eat outdoors. A lighter, humorous miscellany followed on veterans affairs and a country squire offering haying help to models during a Sunday exercise outing.

Harman W. Nichols Washington Department of Commerce Commerce Sinclair Weeks Patricia Stevens Lovelies

Farm Land Market Weakness Seen

Washington reports a weakness in the farm land market as prices after a 7 percent drop from the July 1952 peak held steady through the four months to July 1. Sales fell sharply and the spread between asking and offering prices widened, indicating a wait and see attitude by owners and buyers. Farmers also reduced farm machinery spending and cut short-term debts.

Wwashington Agriculture Department Department

Roller Skates Barred on Picket Lines by Police

Oklahoma City police ruled that striking workers may picket city businesses but not on roller skates. Pickets in a department store district rolled on Saturday, drawing complaints from some store clerks. Police permitted picketing but prohibited skating on public sidewalks under city ordinance.

Oklahoma City P Cinls

Roosevelt-Tammany Feud Popping Again

Washington dispatch reports the Roosevelt clan clashing with Tammany Hall as Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr challenges for New York governor. The piece traces a 40 year feud from FDR Sr against Sheehan to today with FDR Jr backed by liberals yet blocked by Carmine Desapio and allies, amid wary state leaders.

Lyle Wilson Washington Tammany Hall Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr New York State Young Frank New York State Senate United States Charley Murphy William Sheehan Buffalo U.S New York Carmine G. Desaprio Tammany Seay Fdr Jr Sen Herbert B. Leb Roosevelt

Five Starlets win at Grandfield fair amateur contest

The Five Starlets coached by Mrs. Tie Holt took second place at the Grandfield fair amateur contest, earning a chance to compete at the Tillman county fair. Representing Grandfield and the Big Pasture community, the musical team secured first place honors at the Grandfield event.

Grandfield Big Pasture Frederick Tie Holt

Oklahoma Lawyers Set One Day Meet at Boiling Springs

More than 75 lawyers from northwest Oklahoma are expected at a one day meet tomorrow at Boiling Springs State Park near Woodward. Ellis Gable, president of the Oklahoma Bar Association, will deliver the principal banquet speech. Institute speakers include Eugene Kuntz, Green for the state Corporal Commission, and Ben Arnold, state Supreme Court Justice.

Adventures in Conversation booklet offer from Chicago publisher

A Chicago publisher promotes a self training method to improve daily conversation, promising gains in poise, confidence, and popularity for social and business advancement. A free 21 page booklet outlines the rules and is mailed on request to Conversation Studies Dept 4286 35 Diversey Parkway Chicago 14.

Chicago Social Func Diversey Parkway IMLA

First Graders Learn TV Vocabulary From Commercials

Oklahoma City first graders bring home words borrowed from television, especially commercials, startling teachers with terms like indescribable and credible. Mrs. Kate Balyeat notes the kids’ phrases rock her, while a pupil credits wholesome TV for guiding him toward better behavior and church attendance.

Oklahoma City Kate Balyeat Te School

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