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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1947

Page

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Senate Move to Evict Oklahoma Chief Justice Arnald

Oklahoma City April 2 Two Oklahoma state senators moved to eject Chief Justice Arnald from the Senate chamber by a resolution to bar Supreme Court members from the floor during the session The measure stalled for debate tomorrow Justice Arnald sat silent as the resolution read Counts opposed the move calling it beneath the Senate and unnecessary Lowery expected to revive the resolution tomorrow while stressing court members influence in legislation and urging restraint by judges and district officials on the chamber floor

Oklahoma City Ben Arnald Supreme Court Senate Chamber Arnald Prearnt Phil Lowery Loco Joe Bailey Cobb Sixhomingo Senate Arnold Olahoma Ronald Counts Lowery

Changes Voted In Aid Proposal

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to require Senate confirmation of the director of the proposed 490 million dollar aid program for Turkey and Greece. It also barred using any aid funds to repay pest debts and adopted a preamble stating the United States is extending aid within the spirit of the United Nations charter. Senator Vandenberg said all votes were unanimous.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sene Turkey Greece Vandenberg Connally United Nations Vancenberg Tomor

Minstrel Show Opens Tonight at Lawton High Auditorium

Lawson Optimists present their first and only minstrel show at Lawton High School Auditorium tonight and Thursday. Ozier, organization president, as interlocutor, notes over 1 00 tickets sold with sales still strong. Admission at the high school before showtime. A 15 minute concert precedes curtain with 80 minutes of fun music and laughter promised. proceeds go to the organization for boys.

Lawson Lawton High School Auditori Ozier Nization Lawton High School Vaya Sand Et & A Dur Boys

Safety And Comfort Of Large Pageant Audience Assured

Officials and volunteers prepare for the 22nd annual Wichita Mountain Sunrise pageant this weekend as a large audience is expected. Traffic control by Cary Millard and a National Guard squad, city police, and county officers will operate from 4 p.m. to dawn. Fire safety and first aid measures are planned with Lawton firemen and Wichita Mountains Refuge staff on duty. Senior Scouts from Black Beaver council volunteer as ushers with Explorer Post 46 and associated units to staff the event.

Cary Millard National Guard 19Th Infantry Millard Milton Worley Cyrus O. Bell Mack Holtry Holy City Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge LeRoy Hoss) Julian Lawton Julian Black Beaver Council Ushera Arnold Overton Explorer Buford

Devers Arrives at Fort Sill for Three Day Inspection

General Jacob L. Devers commander of Army Ground Forces arrives at Post Field Fort Sill for a three day inspection tour from Washington. A guard of honor from Lord Infantry battalion will greet him and a 11 gun salute by Battery GB 1Bth FA. He and Maj. Gen. Clift Andrus will attend a night flying demonstration and Devers will speak at a noon luncheon with Lawton Chamber officials during Friday events.

Jacob L. “Devers Army Ground Forces Post Field Waanington B.C Fort Sil Lord Infantry Battalion Officers’ Club General Devers Clift Andrus Artillery’ Center Lawton Chamber of Commerce Principel Apeaker Fort Sill

Tract Purchased By Country Club Near Cameron

Lewton Country Club Corp buys a 160 acre tract west of Cameron for a golf course and recreational facilities for about 10000. Construction to begin in 19 to 15 days under Hubert Green. Club house planned with an expected total expenditure near 50000. Building committee led by Bill Burleton. Company announces plans at a Monday night meeting.

Cameron Lewton Country Club Corp Warren Wolverton Press, Bank Wilbur Fox Wolverton Hubert Green Golf Corporation Wolverton’ S Directorall Bill Burleton Lawton Country Glut. Corp

Pact Reached On German Government Provisional Plan

MOSCOW April 2. The council of foreign ministers reached in principle agreement on creating provisional German governments at the earliest date and on a special committee to draft a directive. Bevin proposed a coordinating committee after noting broad agreement despite minor detail. The US reserved a point: the provisional government should be the keystone in developing a constitution, while Molotov urged including parties unions and anti Nazi groups. An unexpected explosion during the talks sparked a brief humor exchange between Bevin and Molotov about the noise on the river.

Moscow Council of Foreign Ministers Kevin Phin Ernest Bevin Germany Bevin U. S George ©. Marshall V. M. Molotov Miniaters 49 Molotov

Murder Charge Filed Against Oklahoma City Man

Oklahoma City, April 2. Harold Glen Hyde, 41, was charged with murder after an investigation into the stabbing death of his wife. Hyde reported waking to find her dead in a hotel room. she died from a knife wound to the throat. Hyde admitted cutting her arm but could not recall inflicting the throat wound.

Oklahoma City Harold Glen Hyde Hyde George Lipe Hydea Lip

Girl 9 Bites Burglar During Overnight Break In

A 9-year-old girl bit a burglar who forced entry into a downtown apartment after midnight. The assailant, described as wearing an army uniform, fled but was recaptured by officers after the girl’s bite. Roy Cantrell 12 and Barbara Paul, the sister, aided by summoning police. The suspect was jailed pending charges that may include first degree burglary.

Roy Cantrell Barbara Pearl Paul

One Killed In Train Wreck Near Armstrong Okla

In Armstrong Oklahoma a Missouri Kansas Texas passenger train and a freight collide at 7 am leaving one dead and several injured. The engineer Louis Hansen of Denison dies beneath the locomotive while fireman A T Ballard and others are hospitalized. Soldier passenger Jimmy Handlin of Dallas is lightly hurt.

Denison Tex Armstrong Oklo Here Louie Hansen A.T. Ballard Durant Olla J. EB. Wilson, Jr Katy C.b. Brown W. F. Clark Qurant Jimmy Handlin Dallas

Burglaries Reported In City

Police investigators seek link between two city burglaries and a recent auto theft from a used car lot. Thieves entered the Log Cabin Drive-in and the Town House, taking cash from music boxes and marble machines. An automobile was borrowed from a local used car lot and later returned. Authorities name D Moncrief, Police Chief Joe Cable, and Lt Tully Fope assisting.

D. Moncrief Moncrief Joe Cable Tully Fope

Lawton Chamber to Tour Tri State for Industrial Survey

A four man Lawton Chamber of Commerce delegation led by J G Kennedy will tour a three state area next week to study industrial trends and survey efforts by other cities to attract major industries. Stops include Oklahoma City Tulsa Lithia Rock Ark and Shermin and Dallas. The tour lasts four to five days as part of a decentralization push to lure industries to Lawton. The delegation members will be announced soon.

Lawton Chamber of Commerce J. G. Kennedy Chamber A Kennedy Okathoma City Tulsa Lithia Rock Ark Pils Shermin Dallas Texas Kennedy Tri-State Chamber of Commerce Lawton

War crime hanged for Auschwitz massacre

Warsa w bulletin reports former Auschwitz commander Hess sentenced to death by hanging for his role in the murder of four thousand persons during the Hitler regime. In Athens, the Russian ambassador sought a visa and passport for departure. Washington notes the House Banking Committee deferred final action on the April rent increase for consultations with constituents. a prior vote favored a general rent hike, a move some Republicans expect to be reversed.

Warsaw Sthwolf Hess Auschwitz Washington Houses Banking Committee

Optimistic report on universal military training results

Col. Robert H. Adams reports from Fort Knox on a three day study of 650 youths aged 17 to 19 in an experimental universal military training program. Trainees run their own punitive courts with strict but tempered judgments, no major crimes reported, and barracks improved with comfort and indoctrination for officers.

Congress Robert H. Adams Fort Li Fort Knox Adams America Hme Colane’ Adams Army War Department Chia Fort Sill

Solons Speed Work On New Walkout Bill

Washington April 2 telegraph report says Joseph Beirne chief of the National Federation of Telephone Workers foresees a 6 am Monday strike as unions await potential presidential injunctions. In St Louis Southwestern Bell negotiators head to Washington while unions say no new offers have been made. The labor committee has altered the bill to give the president discretionary injunctions and to dissolve them after the strike ends or when the bill expires. See Page 2. Cal. 6.

Washington Joseph Beirne National Federation of Telephone Workers ST. Louis Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Southwestern Telephone Workers Union Beirne Warren Secretary of Lewis B. Schwellenbach Labor Department American Telephone and Telegraph Ca American Union of Telephone Workers Fred A. Hartley, Jr Labor Committee Harvey

Baseball Share Drive Underway In Lawton

Lawton Baseball Association launches a drive to sell 600 shares to fund a new field. Volunteers held a play ball breakfast at the American Legion Hut and will report results by Thursday. Shares may be purchased at the association office 415 C. Ewing Gafford, with prizes for top sellers and a deadline before April 29 opening.

Lawton Lawton Baseball Association American Legion Hut Lawton Association C. Ewing Gafford

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