Old Bond Issues Cancelled Here Record Cleared
County commissioners canceled two JMZ hospital bond issues totaling 203000 to clear the record on attorney general Ralph H. Cline’s recommendation. Bonds voted in December were 65000 for Southwestern hospital purchase and 40000 for expansion with federal aid. The projects were abandoned as Southwestern hospital withdrew and material shortages rose.
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County Comiiasiontrain
JMZ
Ralph H. Cline
Southwestern Hospital
Cling
Lawton Poet Don Blanding’s Ties to Home and Works
Lawtonian notices recount poet Don Blanding’s fame and ties to Lawton. His prolific output spans books, poems like A Name for My Mountain and The Little Girl Across the Street, and works tied to Paradise and Hawaii. He served in both World Wars, lived in California and Florida, and produced plays and film work including Hawaii Calls. He maintained ties to Lawton with occasional visits since 1932.
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L Blanding
Paradise
Don Blanding
Edithe Hope Genee
Lazton
Mount Scott
Joan Crawford
Lawton
Blanding
Hawaii Calla
Coral Reef
Dyen Avere
Midget Baseball League Discussed by Local Club
Lavcion Exchange club will meet at 6:50 tonight at Ole South to study forming a midget baseball league for boys aged seven to sixteen. Oklahoma City junior YMCA leaders are expected to assist in organization efforts with Urban Sanders as program chairman.
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Lavcion Exchange Club
Ole South
Johnny Murray
Luke Frank
Bo Belener
Oklahoma City
Urban
Spec) Sanders
Water Areas at Lake Wit Close April 15
Dink Coomba, chairman of the council Fish and committee, announced that Shailow water areas and sloughs around Lake Lawtonka will close April 15 for a restricted season. The closed period will last until May 35, with notices posted around the shorelines.
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Shailow
Lake Wit
Lawtonka
Dink Coomba
Council
Market highlights from Chicago and Oklahoma livestock data
Oklahoma City livestock ranges show cattle calves and calves steady with top prices reaching 22 dollars for stockers and 26.60 for hogs as sheep and lambs stay firm. Chicago grain ranges reflect mixed open and close figures across May, July and September contracts. Cotton futures in New York show modest gains, with May and July climbs and the futures complex closing higher across several blue chip stocks in New York trading.
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Okla
CITY
Oklahoma
Xtockarn
Inmha
New York
State Road Building Program Faces Funding Slash
In Owlatoma city a road building program faces heavy cuts as Bailey cites high maintenance costs and prior spending. A dismal outlook shows only about 3 million dollars available for matching funds while federal grants could cover up to 22 million if state road needs are sufficient. Officials note a drought of road projects and a surplus near 14 million expected by June 30, with auditor records missing for current and planned maintenance work.
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Owlatioma Citn
Elghway
Bailey
Atalutemanen Coats
Cas Bailey
Department
Federal Public Roads Administration Fund
Robert §. Kerr
Roy J. Turner
Adda
Highway Department
Howard Babbitt Injured In Fall From Horse
Howard Babbitt, a Lawton businessman, was recovering at home after a fall from a horse Monday evening at Crater’s Park. He was admitted to Southwestern Hospital around 7:30 p.m. with a severe head laceration, according to attendants.
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Howard Babbitt
Lawton
Waa
Bell
Crater' S Wife Park
Babbitt
Southwestern Hospital
Transient Award Tral On Passing Forged Check Here
Jake Wito Jr Cranshent was in county jail under $7,000 bond today facing a district court charge of passing forged checks. He waived a preliminary examination at arraignment before Peace Justice Lee Fred Kinmonth.
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Jake Wito Jr
Cranshent
Jall
Lee Fred Kinmonth
Market shifts show mixed gains and losses across firms
Historical market notes list percentages for numerous companies such as Phillips Pot 62 percent down Plymouth Ol 22 down Pure Ol 24 Radio Corp 8 up St Joseph Lead 61 up Betta Roebuck 34 percent Sinclair ON 15 Soenny Vacuum 14 down Southern Pacific 30 up and Tide Wat A Of United Aly L 28 down United Alte 20 down US Rubber 43 down US Steel tole up hi West An Tel A 19 Wilson and So 1844 down Woolworth FW 48 up alongside a narrative line about Roman mining in the Italian Alps from over two millennia ago.
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United Aly L
United Alte
US Rubber
US Steel
Hi West
Wilson
Woolworth FW
Aircraft Jobs In Alaska Open For Applicants
Alaska employment offices seek applicants for aviation work. Must relay and receive Morse code, plain language and 30 words per minute. Physical limitations other than speech, vision, or hearing may apply. report to the employment office for details.
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Civil Astanautles
Ohn Sweney
Olea Homa Btnte “Employment Service Offies
Announgen Biday
Joby
Hathlad Arn Logulod
Alaska
Miglainen
Looney
Apeech
Peraon Ito
Oifth
Looney Anki
EL Add
OES School Held Here Today In Oklahoma District
Officers and members of the Oklahoma district of the Order of Eastern Star gather today for a school of instruction. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and sessions run into the afternoon with Mrs. B L Shabwood as matron and James Dalia as worthy patron. Banquet tonight features Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Ted Witt of Oklahoma City and a program.
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Oly
Order of Astern Stor
Layton
L.'Shabwood
James Dalia
Prlangah P
Bop
Brand
Chipter
Oklahoma
Flynny
Ted Witt
Oklahoma City
Worth
Judge Must Decide Absit Probable Penalty For Boy
Court in St Joshebh Bruart Buckhers faces sentencing questions for a youth accused in a church sexton case. A juvenile or general criminal trial path awaits Circuit Judge Duval Smithy who must decide on jurisdiction and future proceedings. The case involves a dramatic set of accusations and a complex legal route amid a wary community.
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ST. Joshebh
Bruart Buckhers
Talis
Stuart
Béylah
Port
Apehenon County
Duval Smithy
John Frank
Right to work protections extend beyond membership rules
The article discusses a provider asserting a right to work and clarifies that employment rights should not be limited by membership status or nonmembership. It mentions churches, societies, lodges, and other organizations in the context of labor and duty, emphasizing inclusive workplace standards.
Greeks Open Widespread Offensive Against Guerrillas
Athens reports dawn launch of a broad Greek army offensive in northern Thessaly and western Magthonia against guerrillas. The air force joined the effort, with army units engaging insurgent bands as government confirms the operation began at 5 a.m. local time.
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Athens
Guerrlla Wanda
Thessaly
Marpthonia
Sky
Unita
Flootevern
Greece
Haridsigd
Offiaia
Suspended Term Case Involves Local Juvenile Incident
A garbled report notes a suspended term matter linked to a local juvenile incident. Names appear distorted, but references indicate a court proceeding and alleged involvement of teens in a hot chee k incident. Further readable details are limited due to transcription errors.
Fragmented Long Distance Strike Dialogue Rumors
Disjointed text hints at a long distance labor dispute with references to workers, management, and union leaders. Mentions of NFTW involvement, leadership figures Moran and Hyoulel, and questions about appropriations and strike end conditions appear amid garbled reporting.
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Moran
Lite
NFTW
Borer Issue Continues In Postwar Boundary Talks
The article discusses Soviet backed plans to redraw European borders to favor Poland, aiming to minimize economic disruption and avoid large-scale collapse. Malin Pohuia outlines positions on territorial divisions including Southern and Western Prussia, Upper Silesia, and a mostly agricultural remainder, stressing access to resources for Europe’s recovery and weighing Polish and German interests.
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Poland
Gremany
Malin Pohuia
Prussia
Upper Silesia
Europe
Huxone
Plaintiff Awarded Judgment in Civil Suit
A court ruling granted the plaintiff a judgment in a civil suit filed by S-Set. Wilbur R. Davis sued Helen Maffon at 918 Avent to recover 40 dollars plus rent, contending damages and misappropriated missing payments. The defendant claimed no legal entitlement and the court awarded 50 dollars.
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Rence
John Manning Loday
Wilbur R. Davis
Helen Mafon
Charles Tenhinne
Fine issued to Seninole for driving violations
A local court fined Seninole for traffic offenses including speeding and reckless driving. Court costs were added, and the case notes indicate penalties payable within 30 days.
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Web Onsis
Vecklesa
Thie Fined For Building Fire In Norman
Officials fined 16 for a blaze at a Norman building. The incident began when a tree caused a fire in a leaf structure and spread, leading to arrests. Suspects include Mulloy, 20, and Ford, 20, of Norman, plus Lowri Morava, 41.
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Mubertans
Ue Whihfat
Waldiile
Pinude
Oku Lie
Elney
Bald
Mulloy
William
T. Ford
Norman
Lowri
R. Morava
Hutchins Remarks on New Industry Push for Lawton
Hutchins outlines plans to attract a new industry to Lawton with wartime veterans first in line for jobs. He envisions a cleaner, more businesslike city government, urges city departments to operate efficiently, and proposes a citywide cleanup led by street groups. He also suggests restoring Lawton’s trade image and continuing the Junior Chamber’s goodwill events.
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Lawton
Plarin Fpy
Santor Chamber
British officers visit Fort Sill for weapons display
In May, Brig. Gen. Nicholason will host a demonstration of fire direction, self propelled and rapid fire weapons. General Heath will preside at a dinner Friday. British officers depart Fort Sill Saturday, April 12, for Port Bliss, Texas.
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Barksdale Bamlett
Agata
Wir
Nicholacn
Beverley Eb, Powell
Artillery School
Woriday
Tly Tee Enter
Wuimary
Fort Sill
Bliss
Texas
Shine Parlor and Service Station Burglary
Police seek thieves who broke into Log Cabin service at 1800 Cache Road and a shopping parlor at 224 G, stealing four tires and 44 dollars in cash. The Log Cabin, run by Wathan W. Staith, was entered by a rear window as suspects fled. a shooting parlor also reported tampering.
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Cache Road
Wathan W. Staith
AL Nocmhino
Wy & Wanen
Cityan Named To Bakers Group in State Convention
Joie Scott, Lawton bakers owe, woy elected a member of the state association. Uiin homn Bakers convention lat night at Qielithomen Ct. Jarry Alexander reelected president. John Wallen, geere- Both residents of Qkin hema City. Glen Boyd paid woe ehonon vice president. Joe Dennary Alva named member of the executive committee. Attending from Srovtonia were John McDivith and Oscar Adami.
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Joie Scott
Lawton Bakers
Owe
Axcouulva
Ui Iinhomn Bakers Asanutation
Qielithomen
Jarry Alexander Wra
John Wallen
Geere
Qkinhema City
Glen Boyd
Joe Dennary
Alva
Vlad
Chyan Awaits Hearing On Charge Of Child Abandonment
Gen WN Lawton rushes to the Lawton court on $600 bond awaiting a preliminary hearing on a child abandonment charge. He pleaded not guilty before Peace Justice John Manning, with the hearing set for April 16. The complaint was signed by Ethel Hull, the wife.
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Gen WN
Lawton
Peace Justiee
John Manning
BPW Names Delegates For State Convention In Tulsa
The Lawton club plans to name delegates for the annual state convention in Tulsa. A business meeting is scheduled for next week, with a program meeting on April 23 led by Mia. Pauline Jayners chairs the finance committee.
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BPW
Tulsa
Ulogites
Tubaa
Lawton Rualnexs
Lela i Wikinn
Announeed Touny
Mia
Pauline Jayners
City Man Gets 30 Day Jail Term For Passing Hot Check
Vacar P. Borden of Lawton receives a 30 day county jail sentence after pleading guilty to passing a fraudulent $3 check to T. A. Hamra. The term was imposed by Peace Justice Fred Kianyonth.
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Vacar P. Borden
Lawton
T. A. Hamra
Fred Kianyonth
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Chicago
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Barrmdall Oil Tees
Booch Aire
Beth Steel
Ohio
Chrysler Gorp
Coca-Cola
Gulf of
Ce Hercules Powder
Ilingia Central
Ms International Harv
Te Int
Dohna Manaville
Iinn City South
Kennecott Cop
Liggett and
Mo Kans
Mont Ward
Nash Kelymator
Nat Biscuit
National Can
Tink Dairy Prod
Nat Distillers
NY Central RA
No Am Aviation
North Amer Ca
Northern Pacific
Ohio Ol
Prebird Motor
Pan Am Airways
Param Pictures
Penney JC
Penn RA
Pepal Cola
Ana
Ata
Adrain Kalin
Praivlo
Waeennen
Waenen
Cug Crinting CO
Harry Curnutt
Snig Ost
Cale
Jimmy Johnsto
Howard’ Babbitt
Italian Alps
OES
Ae of Lott
Tony Morrin
Ibn
Uosntiitier
Pye
Dirk Pany
Gaushesse
Plabyres
Pris A
Billiom
Tor Home Beatty
Cooler Bummer
Wilhon Canvan Gap, Co
Lawton Tent & Awning Co
Lawton Tent and Awning CO
Phono
Avene
Thie
Hutchins
Contindad
General Electric
I. G. Cole
Thrifty
Bakers’ Group
Chyan
Earl
Prue
Faries
F Ave
UN Brve
Battersea
Lawton Tire Shop
South Sth
Penny Wise Food Market
del Monte Eavy Sy
Penny-Wise Food Market
CAN Becker
D Avenue
Jones Drug
South 3Rd Street
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