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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

2

Texan Must Face Trial On Drunk Driving Charge

William Bearon is bound to a higher court on a drunken driving charge marked as a second offense. The case stems from an arrest along U S 277 south. The article notes prior convictions and continued hearings in a related embezzlement case involving Floyd Wills, a Stillwell resident aged 44. A separate report details a trailer valued at $75 linked to Albert Brewer in Indiahoma.

Somes William Bearon Eres Wee Ee Ee Tex Marvin Colestote Vom U. S South Jude Floyd Wills Stillwell Indiahoma

Indo-China Talks Continue Ahead of April 26 Meeting

Opaque notes from the Indo-China discussions indicate continued deliberations with expectations for a decisive posture at the forthcoming April 26 gathering. Officials from the French Union weigh options as delegates seek a workable accord.

Fire damages three downtown blocks in Blackwell

Electric power halted three hours as poles burned in the business district. The Saturday blaze gutted two downtown buildings, including the First National Bank and Roy Rucker feed store, damaging about $500,000. Hundreds gathered from nearby towns seeking safety amid confusion.

Blackwell Brown Denison First National Bank Roy Rucker Roy Durant Jordan’s Hardware and Variety Store Masonic Lodge

Markets and Livestock Prices Report Oklahoma City April 8

Market listings show commercial cows 10.00 to 12.50 with top calves to 19.00 and bull prices to 14.50. Hogs remain active with tops around 28.25 for large lots. lamb receipts steady with spring lambs at 26 and clipped lambs around 22.50. State poultry and eggs report steady No 1 broilers fob farm and delivered prices from Muskogee Vinita Shawnee and nearby towns. wheat No 1 hard quoted around 2.19 to 2.23 with various towns listed for values.

Oklahoma City State Department of Ture Muskogee Vinita Poteau Shawnee Laverne Lawton Elk Pauls Valley Chickasha Hobart Alva Ardmore Clinton Elk City Durant McAlester Wheat A. m. Medford Vici el Reno Hobart Lawton Blackwell Kingfisher Hennessey Frederick

School cafeteria standards urged amid illness spread

A pediatrician reports a few vomiting and diarrhea cases among Cameron students but fewer than last year at this time. Dean Paine notes several faculty members and wives have also fallen ill while students are not alone in the illness.

Cameron Dean Paine

Jurors Hear Corn Theft Case Today

Trial of Horace Newsome Sr. of Lawton area opened in superior court this morning and was sent to the jury this afternoon. The case was continued from the January term, with details recorded by Clerk Clapton on July 20.

Horace Newsome Sr Lawton Superior Court Clapton

Seven Charged On Traffic Offenses In Fl殊

Seven individuals were charged on traffic counts including passing on a curve and driving with alcohol. Ralph Daniel Irwin 22 of 934 N 20th Herbert Jack Riddle 20 of 104 Bobby Glenn Phares 21 of 228 B faced $6 bonds while Olen McAurey 404% H Lu C ille Burnside 1811 C each posted $10 bonds. Several others were fined from 10 to 20 dollars for drunkenness.

Ralph Daniel Irwin Herbert Jack Riddle Bobby Glenn Phares Olen McAuarey Lucille Burnside

Cole defends H bombs amid postwar weapon debates

The article notes Cole arguing for a versatile defense program and family of weapons while criticizing President Truman’s push for large scale H-bomb development. He accuses the president of usurping Congress and driving a mad race to heavier weapons against advisory scientists.

Free World Commission Cole Atomic Energy Commission Joint County Council P Ning

Unclear Docket Shows Daily Charge Filings

A fragment notes that attorney activity ranges from six to eight charges filed daily through the office. The line hints at a steady workflow with consistent intake.

Kiwanis and Rotary Pancake Feed Officials Report Strong Response

Kiwanis and Rotary clubs co chairmen Glen Powers and Howard Babbitt say ticket counts are incomplete so totals served cannot be reported yet. Members are urged to turn in men to their committees. Officials describe the pancake feed as very successful and say results will be announced after final counts.

Glen Powers Howard Babbitt Mento

Demonstration Team Leaves Fort Sill After 3 Day Visit

A 10 officer demonstration team left Fort Sill after a three day visit. Gen. Pollock was greeted by Capt. Edward J. Appel and Mrs. Appel and Mrs. Pollock. The group included officers from the Marine Corps and Navy mapping an amphibious operation.

Fort Sill Pollock Edward J. Appel N. 24Th Appel Ettery Joseph G. Fowler U. S John B. Sullivan Frederic A. Hale, Jr

Water Wasting Complaints Reported to Police

Public reports of water waste continued to reach the police today. No charges were filed yet as officers investigate incidents in blocks near Summit Lee, and third street areas including 600 block C and 1700 block D. Authorities warn violators will be charged.

Radio Ae Summit Lee Ae

Indian School Students to Join Pageant's Angels

About 30 Fortschool students join the era chorus of oa at Jack Batten directing today. FSIS girls assist in Easter Sunrise service and help renovate angel wings damaged in last Easter rainstorms. Volunteers needed to mend wings and iron costumes. call Pageant office at 7412.

Era Jack = Batten FSIS Cis

Six Typhoid Cases Reported in McCurtain County

IDABEL Okla six cases of typhoid fever have been reported in the last two weeks with no reason given for the outbreak. The Midland County health officials documented the uptick but offered no immediate explanation or corrective measures.

McCurtain County Idabel Okla

Army Sees Doubling Helicopter Pilot Training Plan

Fort Sill public information office announced that the Army plans to double its helicopter pilot training course. The plan would add new programs and expand capacities at the facility.

Fort Sil Public Information Office

Burglars Hit Two Stores In Lawton

Two northside Lawton stores were burglarized last night with nothing taken. Detective Otis Waldron suspects the same suspects hit the Variety Store on Sheridan Road but left without valuables after forcing the front doors with a tire tool.

Lawton Aang Wee Ae Wee Northside Otis Waldron Es Variety Sheridan Road Waldron Variety

Wayne Paden Joins Ford Sales Staff

Wayne Paden has joined the Ford sales team to assist customers with buying new cars and trucks and to help with all Pig al 1 Mette vehicle needs.

Wayne Paden Pig

Young Musicians Prepare for Campus Music Event

Cameron music director Lyle Work invites entrants to the Ag Campus event. Judging will cover band and instrumental groups and solo acts. Friday will include glee clubs and solos with about 500 solo selections in competition.

Lyle Work Cameron

Police Probe Four Thefts Last Night

Police investigate four thefts reported last night from residents. Wayne Jones of 1502 Fort Sill Blvd, a car hubcap loss. Jeff Coursey of 2504 N claimed a boys Schwinn bicycle. Elsie Plair of 602 E A reported a polaroid camera valued at 131.65 stolen from her home.

Wayne Jones Fort Sill Blvd Jeff Coursey

Married couple faces Komsomol expulsion in village clash

The couple elopes as a church crowd watches. The bride and groom face strong opposition from a club member and the Komsomol committee, who expel the newlyweds from the collective farm meeting amid hostile reactions and entrenched prejudice.

Joe Nikolai Marri Nikin Ee Mae Sentsov Komsomol

County Surplus Fund Report and Delinquent Taxes

The county reports an assured surplus fund of more than one percent of the $27,999.86 intangible taxes levy unpaid, while 93.7 percent of the $1,874,802.46 ad valorem assessment has been collected by Miss Ward. Total receipts total $1,784,335.94 versus $1,902,802.32 levied. last half taxes became delinquent April 1.

Miss Ward

Ward Re-Elected To Cement School Board Presidency

Ward was re-elected president of the board of education at a recent organizational meeting. Walt Hunzeker was chosen to serve on the board along with Joe Dotson, Mrs. Omar Sites and Don Salyer. Plans for new courts, a band program and a 4 H club program were approved for the next year.

T. A. Ward Board of Education Ee Ees Walt Hunzeker Joe Dotson Omar Sites Don Salyer

Caldwell's Dr. Caldwell’s Constipation Remedy Ad

Urges relief from constipation and fever with harsh drugs causing cramps. Claims to work on schedule with no red doses and to relieve stomach pain. Promotes mail order bottle to Box 280 New York NY with money back guarantee.

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