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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1954
Page
4
New York reports wholesale food costs measured by Dun and Bradstreet at seven-day end yesterday of 7.10, down from 7.14 the prior week but up 6.4 percent from the 6.67 seen a year ago, marking the lowest level since February 9.
Wild Bill Elliott drew about 4 000 spectators to the LO ranch rodeo in Lawton. The show ran smoothly with no injuries and enthusiastic remarks from Ranger president Tink Rhodes and rodeo producer Tommy Steiner about a growing town and improving facilities. A veteran rider noted fans expect a spill but opening night was incident free.
The rodeo announcer, reared in Indiahoma, trained at Cameron College with a campusology major, is praised as one of the top in the business. His smooth performance helps the show travel quickly and earns widespread agreement.
Hardy Suggs and his small rodeo band provide nightly gay music with town residents in the show. James Matthews, the high school band director, also plays for Suggs as about 20 Boy Scouts from James Pierce's Troop 82 usher fans to seats. FFA members assist Kiwanis at concession stands while spectators watch Wild Bill's Posse and the bank robbers with pop guns.
In a lively scene, about 100 guns blaze in, mothers and fathers herd children as Wild Bill attracts attention. Hadley uses the moment to tease a Constitution Press reporter by asking men to stand and remove hats claiming a crowd headcount.
Bethany city officials plan the sale of 198000 in water bonds approved in a special election. City Manager Harry Macrory said the project includes two 12 inch mains from the well site to town two new water wells a new pump and small lines with fire plugs.
Fire started by a wiring short gutted Bridwell’s grocery and market in Cyril. The blaze caused heavy smoke damage to the interior and the upstairs Masonic lodge. Cyril volunteers controlled the fire about 4 30 a m causing estimated losses in the thousands.
Fragments note a change in naval practice as cruising vessels assume a larger role in maneuvers. The article cites ships and fleets adapting tactics with increased cruiser involvement.
Texaco reported a new Hunton limestone producer in Pottawatomie County Oklahoma The No 1 Niehaus B well in SW NW SE of 22 3e flowed 70 barrels of oil daily from perforations at 4584 91 feet through a 364 inch choke The well was plugged back to 4611 feet after failed openings at 4834 40 feet and 4870 74 feet in the Trenton.
Washington police warn of a threat targeting attorney Joseph N. Welch. A German Luger pistol was allegedly involved. Welch remains under guard at a secretive Weilfleet cottage on Cape Cod while authorities monitor potential suspects in Boston and Providence. A woman from Brookline reported her estranged husband planned the act.
The note states a husband aimed to get even with Joe Welch and mentions no connection to Kentucky as revised hearings in Washington. Welch served as special Army counsel to executive officials including McCarthy and Army Secretary Robert Stevens and their aides.
A local quiz program donates money won to the Polio Fund. The event involved the WAC Sonics and supporters. donations support polio research and vaccination efforts.
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