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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

5

Girls Beat Boys in District Driving Contest

Girls dominated the district driving contest with two girls in the event. Blair won first place with 729 of 780, earning a spot in the regional contest on April 14 in Norman. The competition combined a written morning test and afternoon driving trials, judged by Patrolman Wes Miller. Winners advance to Oklahoma City for a state contest.

Blair Eanes Aeeeae Norman Corwin Frederick Aeaeiaaenieenaainaaan Wes Miller

Tax Cut Fees Hit Head Count Levy

Two Senate opponents of further big income tax cuts say a head tax substitute does not change their stance. Byrd and Carlson oppose expanding the tax cut due to revenue loss. A Treasury note suggested 25 million taxpayers could be dropped from the rolls, offset by a $5 or $10 annual head tax.

Washington Senate Byrd D-Va Carlson R-Kan Treasury Sen Frear D-Del Chrey Senate Finance Committee

Damage action filed in fatal crash in Superior court

Mrs. Alice Brogdon sues Sgt. Robert M. Nelson for injuries from a March crash that killed Zelda Mae Lindsey, 16, in Comanche Caddo county. The petition claims Nelson drove on the wrong side at excessive speed and failed to keep lookout. Dorotha Horvath sues Nelson for injuries in the same wreck.

Superior Court Alice Brogdon Lee Robert M. Nelson Comanche-Caddo County Zelda Mae Lindsey Clyde Lindsey Nelson Brogdon Dorotha Horvath Edie Aed Nell

Doctor Lectures To Biology Class At Lawton High

About 300 students at Lawton High School heard Dr Irvin Hamburger lecture on human anatomy using a new plastic torso purchased this year. He is visiting from Hobart and is hospital bound after presenting in Elk City.

Irvin Hamburger Earl Hamburger Mary Sue Silk John Bay Lawton High School Hobart Elk City

Teachers Told To Admit They Hate That Kid

Oklahoma City report details Dr. Percy from the University of Oklahoma advising teachers on handling mischievous students. He cautions teachers not to dehumanize pupils and warns against overreaction, urging empathy and self-awareness in the classroom.

Oklahoma City Percy Special Ciology University of Oklahomae Ye Sats Assn Disey Ames University of Logical Clinic Oklahoma

Liquor Importers Seek New Trial in Dry Oklahoma Case

Nasif and Pat M face multiple counts after a federal jury found them guilty of conspiring to import $250,000 in liquor into Oklahoma during a three day trial. The defendants argued against the dry law while sheriff sales and repurchases of whisky featured in the proceedings and their lawyers petitioned for a new trial.

Muskogee Okla Nasif Pat M Oklahoma W. R. Wallace W. R

Test of New Paving Material Approved

Highway Director C A Stoldt was authorized to try the new rubber compound on or near existing asphalt paving. The test aims to evaluate performance and adaptability for road surfaces.

C. A. Stoldt

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