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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1947

Page

2

Drunken Driving Charges Dropped Against Sumerall

Lawsuit details show Louie Salt Sumrall facing repeated references to drunken driving in 1946 proceedings. County judge Lawton ruled double jeopardy barred prosecution on the charge amid related cases, with outcomes including fines and ongoing determinations by County Judge Cham Jones and others.

Louie Lawton W. Horne Call Miner Stella Solan Cham Jones Ralph H. Fi Gure Johnnie Mac Johnson Gust T Po Arthur Keele William Rodchree Charlie Wiseley S County H OK. Bussey t &@ runor Jesse James Bula Pearl Alvin Wimpie Fa Ellis Stanley Doen

Two New Officers Classes To Open Monday At Fort Sill

Two new officer classes set to open Monday at Fort Sill follow termination of three prior classes Friday. The two classes include an Advanced course class 2 and an Army Ground and airplane pilot course class 1. Students from these classes will be returned to their prior assignments after completion this week.

Fort Silt Artillery Shoal Shake Fort Sill

Reduction In Industrial Water Rate Here Studied

City officials prepare a plan to cut industrial water rates to be presented at the upcoming council meeting. The group also considers extending city limits to include an airport area from Lee to Washington and west of the Fifth Sixth Street alley.

Meshta Airport Lee Washingtoand Second Fifth

Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report April 15

Livestock prices in Oklahoma City show cattle and calves mostly steady to weak with top figures. Hogs decline about 25 cents to 22.00, sows steady, stocker pigs in no demand. sheep and lambs quote lower. Grain range and stock indices listed for Chicago and New York with mixed gains and losses across major equities and energy shares.

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma tax intake rises in March over year prior

Oklahoma tax collections in March reached 11 million 855 thousand 298 dollars and 90 cents, up 689 thousand 014 dollars from the previous year. Income tax led with 3.55 million, gasoline tax declined, sales tax rose, and nine month totals climbed about 11.8 percent.

Oklahoma State Tax Commission Willy Fasalarch

Rites Set For C. W. Clifford Pioneer Lawton Jeweler

Rites for Claude W. Clifford 71 longtime Lawton jeweler and optometrist will be held at 2 80 p m Wednesday at Centenary Methodist Church where he was a member Rev Forrest A Fields will officiate He died Sunday night at a Wichita Falls hospital after an illness since December Burial in Highland Cemetery is directed by Lawton Funeral Home

Claude W. Clifford Lawton Centenary Methodist Church Forrest A. Fields Clifford Wichita Falls Texas Highland Cemetery Lawton Funeral Home

Uncertified Jewish Immigrants Sent To Cyprus

About 2,700 uncertified Jewish immigrants arrived from the steamship Guardian at Bellish nueval custody and were taken to detention camps in Cyprus, after shouting slogans against the Bevin government.

Cyprus Waspa Bevin

SSS Tonic Promises Vigorous Blood and Vitality

Public health claims tout a tonic named SSS Tonic as a solution for sluggishness and low blood count. The ad links low red blood cell strength to fatigue, poor appetite, and susceptibility to illness, claiming the tonic builds up blood strength and improves digestion, energy, sleep, and overall well being with its activating ingredients. It urges readers to buy at their drugstore for a healthier appearance and vigor.

SSS

8 Et 40 To Hold Monthly Meeting At Post

Members of Salon 316 8 et 40 will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p m Wednesday in the Bateman Zacling American Legion by Fort Sill Mrs Bess Belcia president announced today All members are urged to attend Refreshments and social hour will follow the business meeting

Salon Bateman-Zacling American Legion Fort Sill Bess Belcia Presdent

Second Week Of Scouters Course Opens Here Tonight

Thirty Boy Scout leaders begin the second week of a 12hour leaders training course under Jul ious Johnston district chairman. Three more sessions are scheduled at 7 30 tonight Thursday and Friday with a graduation planned for those completing the course. Cubbers meet tonight to witness cooking demonstrations using a No 10 tin can bacon eggs toast and matches as the acousers class focuses on advancement studies.

Julious Johnston

Marshall Says Soviet Reparations Block Unity At Talks

In a bitter Moscow conference session on March 10 Marshall accused the Soviet pledge for reparations of being the root of most disagreements and urged four power unity. He warned Soviet demand could derail economic cooperation and expressed firm stance against concessions.

Marshall Sru Stalin Moscow Pawer Dinormal

Flood Damage Update: Refuge Fire Hazard Eased

The article notes rain reduced fire danger at the refuge after April drought fears. Green grass replaces dry surface vegetation, boosting farmer optimism for fair weather and spring plowing as rainfall lessens. Local conditions show improving prospects for crops and field work.

Cainfoss Wis Lhraugh

Weather Rains Hit County Roads and Fields in Early April

Out the county, ranging wheat an inch and a hill for a 24-hour period. Sterling reports two inches with some country roads in early impassable, creeks flowing. Farmers in all sections encounter muddy roads off main thoroughfares. The first half of April has been very wet. U S Field Station records show substantial rain in the first 15 days. The average April rainfall is 2.90 inches, while this month already totals five inches. Prospects for moisture remain good as May usually brings the greatest rainfall, with a 4.95 inch May average.

Sterling U. S

Phone Strike Talks See 122 Dollar Weekly Demand

A mediation board will hold 90 days to settle wage disputes in a telephone strike. The union seeks 122 dollars per week, with remaining issues to be negotiated if no agreement by Thursday. The National Federation of Telephone Whiners for 10,000 idle workers plans a government proposal review. Vice President Craig of American Telephone and Telegraph returns to New York after talks with Schwerenbach as both sides press for a quick decision.

Bitration Board National Federation of Telephone Whiners Schec Miler C.F. Craig American Telephone and Tele- Briph Co New York Schwerenbach Krying Kages

Mrs H L Tripp rites set for Wednesday at Methodist church

Mrs H L Tripp Harley A Tripp and Esther Marie Tripp of Huntington will be honored in a funeral service at 2 p m Wednesday in the local Methodist church with Rev D B Van Gund y and Rev Eddie Scroggins officiating. Burial will follow in Sterling cemetery under Wisener Funeral home direction.

Harley A. Tripp Esther Marie Tripp Huntington Methodist Church D. B. van Gundy Eddie Scroggins Sterling Baptist Church Sterling Cemetery Wisener Funeral Home Pletcher

Drastic Shift in Arms Licensing Proposals Discussed

A discussion argues for discretionary licensing of shipments and specific articles under a national munitions control board. A proposed role for the president to mandate registration for manufacture export or import of designated arms and war implements. Call for regulating free agent arms brokers.

Ife National Munitions Control Board Thia Inmpor

President urges prompt action on tank traffic controls

The president called for Congress to act quickly, arguing tank traffic must be regulated for national security. He said controls are needed and cited profits in the trade. Copies of a proposed bill accompanied the message.

Producing Natural Gas Well Assured At Elgin

A natural gas well at Elgin was assured today after tests showed a daily output of about 4,000,060 cubic feet. The hold blew in last week but was suspended and cemented for production. located on an Indian reservation one mile north and three quarters west of Elgin at a depth of 1,748 feet.

Elgin Jast Weel

Variaug shades noted with gold yellow and topper red

A brief description mentions varied hues where gold is yellow and a red topper stands out among otherwise white metals. The statement emphasizes color contrast across metal tones.

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