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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1954
Page
9
Defense officials map out dispersal of new plants and military facilities to withstand hydrogen bomb attacks. About 250 sizable new tents and underground sites are used, with some relocations and tax incentives to lure private firms into new production sites amid ongoing security reviews.
Lawton community groups hosted a luncheon for County Home Demonstration Women with decorations in BPWC colors and favors from local businesses. The event featured a committee of Mrs. Loud as program chair and multiple helpers, plus guests and club members from Paradise Valley Ready-to-Help Beaver Valley and others in attendance.
M-SGT. Ralph L. Horrell served in a flash burn incident reported in today’s notes. The item mentions his wife and a WA Sea Searchlight, detailing a battery operation and artificial moorings used for battle training exercises.
Senator Kerr urges President Eisenhower to adopt a defense dispersal program. He argues Oklahoma offers wide space for relocation of population and military targets to deter attacks. Kerr criticizes the administration for not pursuing such a plan.
Capt. Jimmy N. King, son of Thane King, at Thule Greenland, notes officers enjoy the Constitution when circulated in barracks. He mentions reading and sharing the papers with other men as a veteran of the Air Force base duties.
A one day conference will outline plans for the National Guard summer camp at Fort Sill. About 500 guardsmen from Texas are expected to attend from August 15 to 29. Ten Texas National Guard officers, including Brig Gen John L Present, will arrive tonight to finalize plans for a single Oklahoma unit at the camp.
Fort Sill event warns entrants to submit photos by April 3 noon for the interservice contest. Entry fee 30 cents. Prints allowed from 8x10 to 4x5, unmounted. Up to 12 entries will be displayed this year.
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