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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1948
Page
1
American planes delivered food and passengers to Berlin as UK troops moved a freight train into the city. The Soviet blockade of land traffic remained in effect and the United States planned to move a similar train the next day. Both sides indicated ongoing actions amid tensions over train inspections and access to the divided city.
The State Department discussed Alexander Panyushkin's call with Under-secretary Robert Lovett over delays in sailing of a Soviet ship from New York. Reports note vague freight clearance rules and past use of waybills, while Berlin rail shipments for Americans faced rescindment orders. Gen. Clay denied any evacuation plans for dependents.
Wichita Mountains Easter Sunrise pageant seeks cast for filming The Triumphal Entry scene. Neil Bogan, producer, calls scene captains to coordinate at Wolverton hotel tonight. Cast from Holy City is invited to report Sunday at 5 am to join the largest scene in the production.
Thestal Hayden Smiley, 21, already on bond for burglary, allegedly broke into the county jail during a late night incident. He climbed through a window, moved through the jail, and attempted to release female prisoners seeking escape. Deputy Ridgeway and jail staff alerted authorities. Smiley was later removed and faces first degree burglary charges with additional misdemeanor counts for attempted escape.
Lawton hosts a giant guns and artillery exhibit on the courthouse lawn as part of Army Day. Lt. Col. Marvis Schonhalz announces displays of 24 and 8 inch howitzers, M2 crane, radios, radar, and field kitchen, with a 10 am parade and arrivals of Gov. Roy Turner. Brig. Gen. Roy Kenney to view ceremonies. salutes and officer-led tours planned.
Comanche county 4 H clubs with about 1 000 members were praised at a Chamber of Commerce youth day program in southwest Oklahoma. The event highlighted achievements in promoting agricultural entrepreneurship and featured speakers and local leaders.
Postal receipts rise 212 percent in early 1948 as Laukton post office reports gains. Benets at Lawlan Post and Fort Si Wranen total $51,774.29 for the quarter ending March 11, up from 42,687.23 in 1947. Stamp revenues climb as post offices count increased volume amid guard detachment train cancellations. Gas stamp sales projected to reach about $315,000 for the quarter. 1947 total was $184,150.20.
Weatherford bound band members fresh from surcassil performances in Waurika hope to finance a trip next week with profits from a magazine subscription drive netting about 700 dollars. The band director Vernon Markman noted top placements at the Southwestern Institute of Technology elimination in Weatherford could earn partial entries in Norman next month. The article also mentions Oklahoma voting patterns and tax cuts, including Democratic and Republican votes, with references to figures like Glen Johnson and Toby Morita.
Congress enacted a 4.8 billion dollar income tax cut for 52 million taxpayers, overriding President Truman's veto. The House voted 311 to 88 to overturn, and the Senate was set to decide next, with leaders signaling a veto override. The measure targets 1948 income taxes, affecting about 2 million high earners and 7.4 million others.
Mayor George Putching issued a proclamation designating Saturday as Wallock Tag Day in Lawton. The event, sponsored by the Lawton Business and Professional Women’s Club, aims to clear debt on Wallock’s home near Holy City. City groups including the Lawton Junior Chamber of Commerce and sororities support with events from 10 a.m. to closing, under Mary Pokorny as general chair.
The House approved a $6.098 billion foreign aid program to curb Communism across two continents by a 317 to 75 vote. The measure outfits Europe with 5.3 billion for a one year recovery plan plus 275 million for Greece and Turkey and 946.3 million for China, with 60 million for the United Nations children fund. Senate passage was anticipated to send the bill to President Truman for swift signature.
Final state aid payments for the year are in state for 23 Comanche county school districts. A $138,532 full-term warrant was received by County Treasurer Lillian Waid, with $81,596 allocated to Lawton city school district and $11,668 for Lawton Separate schools. Some payments are withheld pending records, with several district funds awaiting further actions. other listed payments total numerous district amounts across the county.
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