Lawton Constitution Staff and Publication Details
The Lawton Constitution credits Ned Shepler as editor and publisher with Bill Bentley Ted Ralston and W R Rice in advertising and H O Ahlschlager as circulation manager. The paper, published in Lawton at 409-11 C Ave, lists Associated Press and other press affiliations and notes subscription rates for Southwest Oklahoma and outside areas.
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Ned Shepler
Bill F. Bentley
Ted Ralston
W. R. Rice
W. D. Hargraves
C Ave
Lawton
Oklahoma Press Association
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Oklahoma
Morning Press
Constitution-Press
Sveningoe
Southwest
Associated Press
Focal Business
Prayer and devotion in the house of God
A biblical reflection urges steady devotion to God’s house. It quotes II Chronicles about keeping a place for prayer and the idea that those planted in the courts of the Lord flourish rather than those only occasionally present. John Angel James emphasizes growth in grace through regular worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Angel James
FHA Probe Should Go Deep Without Favors
The FHA housing scandals demand exhaustive congressional and government inquiry into collusion between officials and private interests. Investigators should study Section 608 from 1942 to 1950, which insured 90 percent of rental loans and allowed windfall profits from overestimated costs. The piece notes 1149 corporations received loans above project costs and suggests $500 million in profits, plus abuses in lending to individuals for improvements. Tenants pay higher rents. restitution should be pursued for victims.
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FHA
Internal Revenue Service
Bush
Connecticut
Eisenhower
Democrats Claim Trend Up as 1954 Returns Stir Debate
In Washington the Alsops weigh Democratic hopes after autumn upsets in Wisconsin and New Jersey and polls showing shifting public opinion. They note victories in Tucson and Santa Fe and MA towns, plus York County registrations, while Republicans cite Tulsa wins and Eisenhower popularity. They caution the trend may be influenced by McCarthy, the economy, or Asia.
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Joseph and
Stewart Alsop
Washington
Congress
Wisconsin
New Jersey
House
John McCormack
Senate
Minnesota
Hubert Humphrey
Denver
Colo
Midwest
Dr. Gallup
Texas
Tucson
Ariz
Santa Fe
N. Mex
Massachusetts
York
Pennsylvania
Arizona Daily Star
William Matthews
The
Star
West Springfield
Canton
Framingham
Greenfield
Agawam
York County
Eisenhower
Philadelphia
Bellevue-Stratford
Virginia
Sam Rayburn
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Far East
Infant feeding: breast milk preferred but bottle feeding viable
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains infant nutrition from birth to one year, noting breast milk best when possible and bottle feeding can support healthy growth. He compares human and cow milk, outlines evolving diets, and highlights rapid first-half-year weight gains and gradual weaning.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
Explosive Tensions in Families Highlighted by Institute
Oklahoma University Family Life Institute directed by Alice Sowers notes that marital tensions threaten children and daily life. Cooling off periods may ease disputes, but lack of communication worsens quarrels, affecting home atmosphere, school performance, and job success.
Political Announcements for District Judge Races
Democrat John Pete Fullerton and Toby Morris announce bids for district judge positions. Ralph H. Cline lists as candidate for city court against Mack McCracken.
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John Pete Fullerton
Toby Morris
Judge City Court
Ralph H. Cline
Hollywood gossip and film notes mix with TV plans and theater trends
The column blends rumors about a New Mexico ranch owner with questions about a possible marriage to Philip Liebmann. It notes Jane Wyman’s ongoing TV ambitions and a pilot telefilm. It catalogs studio moves, reissues, theater attendance, and late-night entertainment gossip from figures like Betty Furness and Gary Cooper, plus a swing into night club acts and author tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Philip Liebmann
McCarthy operatives accused in Pierson case scrutiny
Washington dispatch recounts alleged McCarthy team lies to Mrs. Pierson to ruin Arthur L. Pierson, owner of a supply firm, as part of the senator’s wider attacks. The article cites Hensel and others noting improper methods and the fallout after investigations and Senate speeches.
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Thomas L. Stokes
Washington
Joe McCarthy
Gatee
Safeters
H. Struve Hensel
Army Investi
McCarthy
Sena
J Saniuis
Hensel
Pyre
Senate
Fragmented Q and A Snippet from Historic Notation
Reader fragment shows questions and answers about party formation 1872 a Cleveland Ohio 1884 and a medieval lamp with water globes. Mentions eastern Poland Slavic race query. Content is garbled and lacks coherent narrative or clear event.
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Cleveland
Poland
Big Stage Disturbs City as Suspect Arrested
A prowler caused a city disturbance prompting Sgt. George McCarthy to intervene and arrest a suspect who admitted intent while Chicago officials were called to free a trapped man. Senator Potter proposed televised hearings with night sessions but Senator Jackson cautioned it could be politically risky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ts Oesy
George McCarthy
Washington
Charles E. Potter
R-Mich
NBC American
Senate Investigating Subcommittee
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Jackson
Birds of a Feather Across Puzzle Snippet
A compact clue list with missing letters and partial answers for a crossword style puzzle. Entries include flying mammal and various small birds, plus misc terms like era, exist, and compass point, all designed for a quick fill-in.
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Aace
H. O. Ahlschlager
the Doctor Says
Meen
Oklahoma University
Family Life Institute
Alice Sowers
M. T
Mack) McCracken
Democrat
Warren H. Crane
Constable Dist
ED Roberts
Galbraith
Hollywood
Erskine Johnson
NEA
Jane Wymans
Warner Bros
Fox
Jimmy Stewart
Betty Furness
Charles Lederers
Lederer
Betty
Gary Cooper
Vera Cruz
Paulette
Erich Maria Remarque
Switzerland
New York
Ballyhoo
Onne
Mchenry, NL
Chicago
China
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