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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1947

Page

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Naval Reserve Officers Study Armory Prospects in Lawton

A meeting of naval reserve officers was called for 7 30 p m Thursday in the federal court room second door of the post office to discuss obtaining an armory for Lawton. Lt Condr Harold M Gay said a chance exists for an electronics ware fare company and another meeting will be called soon for enlisted reservists and officers to form the nucleus of an organization. Jimmy Hulfine announced growing naval veterans joining the 12 southwestern Oklahoma counties reactive program.

Naval Reserve Federal Court Room Lawton Condr Harold M. Gay le Jimmy Hulfine Southwesternlahoma

Congress urged to rebuke Wallace foreign policy

In Washington on April 15 Rep. L Mendel Rivers introduced a resolution urging Congress to denounce Henry A Wallace for foreign policy speeches abroad. Senate Democrats considered action but withheld until they learn President Truman's view. The debate touched on Wallace’s Britain remarks and proposals linked to Greece and Turkey aid.

Washington L. Mendel Rivers D. C Congress Henry A. Wallace Rivers Senate Truman Rivera United States Lisa Great Britain Greece Newamen Jendera Wahllace

Industrial Tour Report Slated by Chamber Committee

Members of the Chamber Commerce Industrial committee will hear a preliminary report tomorrow on the tri state tour of industrial centers conducted by a six man delegation led by J C Kennelly. The group visited plants, consulted chambers, and examined foundations at Lawton Oklahoma and nearby towns, with plans to present recommendations to the board soon.

Chamber Commerce Industrial Committee Wich Tri-State J.C. Kennelly Chamber Pianta Chambers of Commerce Olinshuma Totsa Pawhualta Okin Little Rock Texnarkina Ark Sherman and Nocona Trian Mr. Kennedy D. L. Wiggington Exall English EF. Glenn Iilien Keating Chamber of Commerce Board Ihrectora Navie Krerocds Lawton

Search Discontinued For Crew Of Norwegian Ship

New York April 15 The search for the crew of the Norwegian ship Helppemein which sank 700 miles northeast of Bermuda last Friday will be discontinued the Coast Guard announced today after a rescued member indicated there was no possibility of rescue. Coast Guard officers said on radios that the ship BH Mitchell picked up 18 of 27 crew members stating only three life rafts and one lifeboat had been launched from the disabled ship.

New York Sine Helpemein Bermuda Comat Guoerd Stamen Coast Guard En BH Mitchell

Pappy Dunigin Pioneer Dead in Chattanooga Home

Pioneer resident Pappy Dunigin was found dead in his small Chattanooga home today. Neighbors reported he lived alone and had long operated a groovy store until illness forced retirement. A Grain field physician was summoned to determine the cause of death. the only known survivor is his foster son. Services have not been arranged.

Chattanooga G. C Pappy) Dunigin Dunigin Kentucky

Paraguayan Insurgents Report Government Defeat

A dispatch quotes the Paraguayan insurgent command reporting a joint defeat by government troops near Iriplou northeast of Asuncion. Rebels claim Pedro Juan Cabales forces met government troops in swathy country.

No DE Janeiro Kenuean Pragg Crom Pants Tard Tony Iriplou Asuncion Pedro Juan Cabalers

Soviet industry posts gains in first quarter over 1945

Soviet industry shows progress in coal, building materials, and forestry while civilian goods production jumps 20 percent in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period in 1945.

Moscow Taveatia Alincp Galna TV48

Woodward union calls retry cone amid anti federation move

Woodward Operators' Union local warned that workers would resign from the No- Hood federation of Telephone Workers over an NFEW Archive ban on chewing in the tornado-stricken city. Oklahoma City reports the house adopted an anti closed shop resolution, postponing action indefinitely.

Woodward Iin Woodward Operators' Union NFEW Oklahoma City House

Flood Danner Rising In Some Areas As Rain Lashes Panhandle

Upiled Press reports Calder weather bringing snow to the Panhandle late tonight and in the west Wednesday, with more rain across the state. Flood threats grow in areas already seeing daily showers. Blackwell and Ponca City evacuations due to rising rivers, highways flooded, and reservoirs nearing capacity.

Panhandle M. EB. Maughan Khowers Wien Hidle Dake Calder Cnat Fonew City-Blackwell Oklabama Ponca City Blackwell Chikaakla Ponen City New Tink Aka Kay County Highway Patrol Con Iawn Blvelweil

Andrus To Make Inspection Tour At Fort Bliss And Fort Scott

Maj. Gen. Clift Andris commands the Artillery School and will lead a high level inspection tour this week. A five member party including Col. Thomas F.R. de Shavo will travel to Fort Bliss Texas to witness V-2 rocket firing and inspect anti aircraft and guided missiles branches. After Fort Bliss they will return to Fort Sill while Andrus and de Shazo proceed to Fort Winfield Scott California to inspect the Seacoast branch. They return next Tuesday.

Clift Andris Wort Artllery School General Andrus Col Thomas FR Fe Shavo Artillery School Fort Bliss Texas Gol Thomas W. Dunn Willam C. Bullock Robert F. Hallock Combined Army Department Norman B. Finfer Philip Tower Beithan Uolson Fort Bilas Fort Sill Andrus de Shazo Fort Winfield Scott Calif

Marshall Pays Stalin Visit

Secretary of State George C. Marshall met with Soviet leader Joseph Stalin at the Kremlin at 10 p.m. to press for a better U.S. Soviet relationship and to address blame for ongoing failure to reach fundamental conference goals. The Kremlin talks, with Bedell Smith and Charles Bohlen translating, followed no prior notice and aimed to discuss psychology and policy shifts amid deteriorating ties.

Moscow George CG. Marshall Statin Towa Mawahatla Kremlin Wena Kevin Wyeneh Minidbes Georgen Bldnikhat Stalin Oenly Marshall Stremlin Marshell Hi Prrky Mat Marshall

World flight record dash from Adak to Edmonton begins

Anchorage bulletin reports Chicago manufacturer Milton Reynolda initiating a record-seeking circumnavigation. The “Hombshell” plane took off from Adak Island as part of the event toward Edmonton, amid uncertain weather and early progress in the global air voyage.

Anchorage Alalin Chicago Milton Reynolda Vlcies Edmonton Alrik Maine

Phone Strike Decision Due

Washington April 15 AP The governments top conciliators met to win acceptance of Secretary Sehwellenbachs strike sentiment formula by his office. Warren director of the US conciliation service went before the press. The Labor department announced that Sehwellantgaed will spout over ABC network at noon and over the Mutual network later. Warren told reporters he hoped the plan would be accepted by both sides. Union policy committee members said they had instructions to renew action before the hour. If the Bell system and its idle employees accept the shutdown will end 42 hours later.

Washington Selwwellenbach Cormula Tine Running Ghost Pulgutr L. Warren U. S Labor Si Wellontaeh Prensa Cor Atte Loti Labor Department Warren Oam Sehwellenbach Union Policy Committee Charles G. Rogs Unhoe Department Unhoe Department No Intervention Miquest Roas Sanld Truman Hind Bil Yeb Union Achwolle Abuch

Senate Group Rejects Plan on Industrywide Bargaining

Washington April 16 Senate labor committee rejects chairman Taft proposal banning industrywide bargaining by a 7 to 1 vote. House debate looms on a broader union control bill, with potential support from southern Democrats to pass it. Committee also shells back key provisions while approving others, arguing need to counter unfair union advantages under New Deal labor laws.

Senate Washington Senate Labor Committee Robert A. Taft House Taft Mittee Wis Cnforce National Labor Relations Act Foose Leo BE Allen Cr-Ill Rujea

Truman Seeks Right To Halt Arms Exports To Unfriendly Nations

President Truman asked Congress for major changes to the neutrality law to allow banning shipments of weapons to any nation that could threaten peace or attack the United States. He urged discretion in granting arms licenses and proposed adding two new categories of materiel under contract to control traffic and safeguard security, arguing current laws conflict with international commitments through the United Nations.

Washington Truman Congress Senix Lowg Congpraag Mar Trunman Saie Iit Sveay Triman United Nations Materinia Nems Arima Trumanasi Thin Sn Chia Himparia Jleenann

Coulter To Be Honored At Sill Parade

A dismounted review by units of the Fifth Field Artillery group will be staged at Wort Sill’s parade grounds Wednesday afternoon in honor of General John H. Coulter deputy commander Fourth Army Fort Sam Houston Texas. General Coulter led troops in the liberation of Rome and the final drive that broke German resistance in Italy. He later commanded the Infantry Replacement Training Center Fort McClellan Alabama and holds the Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star and Bronze Star.

Fith Field Artillery Group Wort SI Uypne New Port Raj John H. Coulter Fourth Army Fort Sam Haugton Texas Coulter Fort Sill 8Th Custer) Infantry Diviston Trart Fifth Army Rome Maas Italy Ndi United States Infantry Replacement ‘Training Center Fort McClellan Ala Command and General, Staff School Army War College Coulter Hols

Penguin Patrol Begins Operations On Potomac Rivers

In Ashington on April 15, a penguin patrol started on the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. Three freedom-roving penguins escaped after a crate broke on arrival aboard Adm. Richard E. Byrd's Mt. Olympus. Eight penguins entered the water, five were rescued, and three remain free as harbor craft and police resumed the search.

Ashington Potomac Anacostia Potrelly Adm Richard E. Byrd Mt. Olympus Washington Navy Yard

Legality Of paving area on D is upheld by court

The Oklahoma state supreme court upheld the legality of a street improvement district for D Avenue from Seventh Street to the Frisco railroad. The decision affirmed a district judge’s denial of an injunction against Lawton city officials. If no rehearing is filed within 21 days, the ruling becomes final.

D Avenue Seventh Street Frisco Railroad State Supreme Court Oklahoma City High Court Cham Jones Lawton City Danted Ho Orly Emmaiuer Nehl-Royal Crown Baliling Company Bbe Elty D. Park Paul Busby Piaiute Prome Caiek Weel Ag Ballin Baldwin U. 5 Supreme Court Flea Patllan Baldwin Willave Wailer Staten

Bill To Reopen Hospital Annex Gets Favorable Report

Oklahoma City April reports that the Senate Appropriations Committee favored a bill to reopen the former Content State hospital annex and provide 108000 for operating equipment at the state penitentiary in McAlester with 60000 for repairs to powerhouse equipment 21500 for sewers and 24000 for a medical facility project.

Oklahoma Cupy AM Oa Content State Hospital Senate Iene MecAlvate Tiic Equipmont

Philippine Republic Joins Red Cross as 65th Member

The Philippine republic becomes the 65th member of the Red Cross, announced today at the presidential palace on grounds of the Myles Ennia palace. President presided over the ceremony as officials confirmed the formal accession to the international humanitarian network.

Philippine Republic Red Cross TiternaQenal Red Cross Veres Monica Mylesennia Palace

Danish King Takes Turn For The Worse Today

Copenhagen reports King Christian X, 70, showing a slight decline in health. Attending physicians say his condition worsened with a fever rising from 100 to 101 degrees after examinations by four doctors in the afternoon.

Cophnhagen Bennie Christian Xx

Country Club Organized Here in Lawton Charter Granted

The Lawton Country Club held its first stockholders meeting with 61 attendees in the district courtroom. Mission approved by by-laws for a $70,000 charter and a golf course, clubhouse, and recreational facilities on Wilbur Farm near Cameron College. Directors include Warren Weylerton president and Georges Whitten secretary treasurer among others. 24 shareholders already secured.

Lawton Country Club District Court Room Lawea Wilbur For Cameron College Chaeler Finits Warren Weal ¥Erton Hoi Burleson George Witching Wubert Green Haro Miller Wilburt Lewis D. G. Taberry Charien Bledsoe A. I

New Jersey Walkout Cancelled Amid Union Talks

In Crinton New Jersey on April 15 leaders of CIO and ARMY unions said a statewide walkout was canceled after agreeing on joint support for a telephone strike. The CIO plans a demonstration Friday and AFL leaders pledged funds and renewed opposition to the anti-strike law with drives at meetings in Crinton and Newark.

Crinton New Jersey CIO Prike Cio AFL Newark

Mrs H L Tripp Dies At Sterling

Mrs H L Tripp 78 Sterling resident since 1921 died at home after illness begun in January Born Sally Price September 24 1868 in Philadelphia Pa she moved to Hiawatha Kansas at 15 taught school in Kansas and Oklahoma married H L Tripp May 22 1901 in Hiawatha They lived in Oklahoma before settling in this county more than 25 years ago Survived by husband two children Mary Liles and Harley P Tripp and three grandchildren Margie Marie Roberson she joined the Christian church early in life (See Page 2 Col 6)

Sterling H. Se “Teip Sally & Price Philadelphia Hiawatha Kans Tipp Kansas Oklahoma H. L. Tripp Custer County Tripp Christian Church Tfo Mary Liles Harley’ P. ‘Tripp Huntington W. Va Margie

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