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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1953
Page
7
James Marlow recalls Senator Taft's relentless effort in 15 Senate years shaping debates from the draft to the United Nations. Taft's staunch stance and political evolution earned respect even where peers disagreed, culminating in a decisive partnership with Eisenhower before his death last Friday.
Bozeman Montana firemen battled a series of three fires at Harold Minder’s ranch home starting with a morning blaze spotted by a passing motorist. After nearly seven hours they returned for a second blaze and then a third call in the afternoon. The house was destroyed, apparently struck by lightning that burned wiring and left smoldering spots unseen earlier.
Albert C Lauderback longtime Lawton resident died Thursday of a heart attack at his Edmonds Washington home Services were scheduled for today in Edmonds he had lived in Lawton most of his life before moving to Washington 23 years ago He is survived by two sisters Mrs Bertha Clanton Lawton Rt 3 and Mrs Bill Plaxco Cache and one brother Elmer Lauderback Wichita Falls Texas TIPTON Staff Services for John S Murphy 72 retired farmer who died Sunday at 3 10 am will be held 2 30 pm Tuesday in Tipton Baptist Church Burial in Tipton Cemetery Pecinosky Funeral Home in charge Murphy born Burris Mississippi 1881 moved to Texas then Tillman County in 1903 family settled near Tipton He married Tola Celcer at Frederick December 3 1920 He is survived by his wife one son Marvin Eugene Murphy Lawton two stepchildren Ray Nowlin and Herbert Nowlin Lawton one brother Joe Murphy Sulphur three half brothers Charley Murphy Watonga Kirk Murphy Houston Tex Newton Murphy Amarillo and five sisters Mrs Mary Kersey Manitou Oklahoma Mrs Nelia Ackerson Abilene Tex Hazel Eliot Bieber Calif Mrs Cordie Black Wichita Falls and Mrs Carrie Gilpatrick Denver City Tex
Flat Rock Michigan raceway officials postpone the $350000 grand opening from August 7 to August 14 after a dead raccoon drowns in the drainage system and blocks the main drain. A heavy rain leaves two feet of water on the dirt track causing several thousands of dollars in damage.
A dense broadcast grid lists 9:00 to 9:55 programs across NBC CBS MBS ABC and more. Notable shows include H V Kaltenborn Fulton Lewis Jr and The Lone Ranger with varied hosts, concerts, dramas, and talent segments across major networks.
The earliest known Roman to shave every day is identified as the younger Scipio. This discovery highlights daily personal grooming practices in ancient Rome and links grooming to notable figures of the era.
CHICAGO It was moving day as a mother squirrel carried five babies from a flooded hollow tree to a new home across the street. Neighbors paused traffic on Armitage and Burling as the family settled in the second hollow. Tom Ostrander watched and swore the mother checked for belongings before finalizing the move.
Lawton junior and senior high summer band members will have a two weeks vacation from regu lar classes before intensified football season prep. Director James Matthews announced today. Classes resume Aug. 24 with senior high from 8 to 10 am and junior high from 10 am to noon. The junior high marching unit debuts Sept. 11 at Roosevelt stadium. senior high performs Sept. 18 at the same venue. Both bands get new uniforms. The senior band appears in the Pioneer celebration parade Thursday, with all members meeting at 9 am in the band room. jeans and sports shirts will be the uniform of the day.
United Press report analyzes signs that Marshal Zhukov could become Russia's defense minister as old guard politicians wane. Key events cited include his recall after Stalin's death, Beria's purge shifting army power, and a public army chiefs’ declaration supporting the Communist party.
Lawtonians Stanley Gregg Diehl Billy Joe Allen Gwenn Marr Braddy Joan Shackelford and Billy Edward Law were among 434 Oklahoma A&M graduates in the largest summer class since 1950. The cohort included students from 168 towns 32 states and four foreign countries.
Congressman Holifield of California says lengthy hearings have repudiated a plan to open atomic activities to private industry. Lawmakers defer action to next session after consideration urged by the Atomic Energy Commission. He cites a secret draft by ex-AEC Chairman Gordon Gray as driven by utility and industry interests seeking rapid passage.
Italy reports 18 deaths this season as a 23 year old Italian university student fell to his death in the Alps near Bergamo during the weekend.
A Mexican Air Force plane with Col. Radames A. Gaxiola and four others aboard disappeared on a flight from Maxwell Field Alabama to Linden Airport New Jersey. Civil Air Patrol launched a search as officials pursued clues and tried to locate the missing aircraft and crew.
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