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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1953

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Thieves Loot Scottish Castle Home Of Duke Of Argyll

Thieves raided Inverary Castle in Argyll Scotland stealing gold plate heirlooms and items tied to British history. The raid used a wall ladder to reach a high window and followed a method similar to a German theft last week. The Duke and Duchess are abroad. missing items include a Mary Queen of Scots ring silver dishes and a royal baton. A solid gold cup and other pieces were left behind.

Argyll Scotland Duke of Argyll Inverary Castle Loch Fyne Hechingen Germany Duke Duchess of Argyll Majorca Mediterranean Spain Mary Queen of Scots Queen Victoria Royal Household

Docket of liquor cases and drunken driving trials

The docket lists numerous pending liquor cases led by Ralph Hudson with multiple counts and including many others such as Shelton Vaughn Ricky Tamburo Wayne Hair and Henry Watson. Drunken driving guilty pleas are recorded for Parrack Hasley Flynn Welch and Love while Bolinger Chapman and McGuire had charges dismissed. Several defendants remain to be tried including Creswell Hawley Hyde and Conlee Long with other ensuing cases for reckless driving bastardy soliciting pointing a deadly weapon and discharging firearms.

Ralph Hudson Shelton Vaughn Ricky Tamburo Wayne Hair Henry Watson Ross Hinkle Sid Ludwig Melvin (Slats) Depew Robert H. Howard Johnny Seay Anita Nell Hevenner Lincoln Wade Ted Atkins Cale B. Thomas L. R. Walker Aubrey Orb) Shaw Ordas Glenn Parrack Walter S. Hasley Edward Joseph Flynn Gene Welch C. W. Love Charles Randle Bolinger Jodie Chapman Frank McGuire Hinkle Bobby Simmons Duval J. Hill James Pollard William Pierre Leonard Creswell Warren A. Hawley Homer H. Hyde Lonnie Leger Conlee Allen Frank Wass James W. Hoover Roy Holden Robert Ferrell William Earnest McMahan Barney Arthur Smith Lonnie Favious Hill Aubrey Franklin Shaw David Kile Almon Rollins Long Edward C. Haddon William Rowell Charlene Gatewood James Culpepper Oliver Sims

Dairy Herds Drive Most U S Beef and Veal Supply

Nearly half of U S beef and almost all veal originate from dairy cattle. The statement highlights the dairy sector's central role in supplying beef and veal, underscoring implications for meat production and dairy practices.

U. S

Freed Americans listed in UN POW exchange release

United Nations Command releases a list of American POWs freed in the Korean armistice exchange. Names include Amos McClure, Calvin Hurd, Roscoe Sibley, John W. Jackson, Eugene Fleming Jr., Charlie Morgan Jr., Robert Richardson, John Walker Jr., Theodore Willis, and many others with next of kin and addresses provided. The document notes service branches, unit details, and family designations for each released service member.

Munsan United Nations Command Amos McClure Pfc Co. M Maria McClure St. Louis Ave St. Louis Calvin Hurd Pfe Nellie K. Hurd Lakin Ave Great Bend Kan Roscoe C. Sibley Fely Sibley Box Crossett Ark John W. Jackson Versailles Callum R. Dukes Jr Easley S.C Russell L. Freeman Dayton Ohio Eugene Fleming Jr Philadelphia Charlie Morgan Jr Los Angeles Robert L. Richardson Mount Pleasant Tenn John Walker Jr Bennie Moncliffe Weeks Theodore W. Willis Franklin W. Va Charles E. Durrah Princeton Ind Wesley Murray New York George M. Neal USN Springfield Donald R. Staten Newton Isaac W. Walden Thomasville X. L. Moss Riverside Calif

Heavy Rainfall Totals Across Oklahoma Counties During Month

Nationwide rainfall last month topped normal in most areas with Hughes county registering 14.42 inches and Coal county 13.99. Other notable totals include Greer 4.00 and Beckham 4.98 inches while McCurtain county recorded 14.39 in one stretch. Southern Stephens 3.79 and southern Caddo 4.15 inches marked regional variation.

Stephens County Caddo County Grady County Hughes County Coal County Atoka Latimer McCurtain County

Maj Harold Johnson Named Army Instructor at 179th Infantry

Maj Harold Johnson, after forty years in Europe, is assigned to the Second Battalion 179th Infantry, 45th Division, as a regular army instructor. He and Mrs. Johnson reside in Artillery Village at 1609 McGlachin with three children, Harold Jr. 10, Michael 8, and Lauren 4.

Harold Johnson Europe

New Hampshire’s Role in Ratifying the Constitution

As the ninth and deciding state to ratify the Federal Constitution, New Hampshire is described as having created the United States. It was the first colony to declare independence and adopt a constitution, shaping the nation’s path.

New Hampshire United States

Repatriation Scene Across Korea Amid Mixed Signals

Report describes 5th SWAP changes with mass repatriation moves. South Koreans ferried to Munsan for hospital care as Communist prisoners head north through the Red reception center. 473 North Korean women and one Chinese nurse accompany families, plus 23 Korean children under five. Citizens chant Mansei as ambulances escort the convoy. Washington warns Communists must hand all UN prisoners to the Armistice Commission. Bedell Smith cautions over reports of possible nonreturn. Some prisoners allegedly jailed by Reds for instigating against peace.

Munsan Red Washington State Department Armistice Repatriation Commission U. N Walter

Police Beat Journal Mapped By Humdrum Night Calls

Rough anecdotes describe police work from prowlers to domestic disputes and odd property surveys. Officers handle car doors, missing keys, mad dogs, and couples arguing while neighbors phone in endlessly about who is in jail or where a spouse has wandered. A soldier and spouse quarrel ends comically with clothes on.

Chattanooga Geronimo

Turnpike Seeks 500000th Rider for Honors

Oklahoma City aims to honor the 500000th traveler on the turnpike with ceremonies and a certificate. Phil McMullin, president of the Oklahoma Turnpike Association, said arrangements are underway to greet the motorist expected to enter the turnpike next Friday or Saturday.

Oklahoma City Turner Turnpike Phil McMullin The Oklahoma Turnpike Association

Indians and Chinese Are Of Same Race Claim Made

FREEDOM VILLAGE Aug 8 UP Pfc Eugene Rowland 25 Pine Ridge S D a full blood Sioux repatriated Saturday said Chinese tried to persuade him Indians and Chinese are same race Rowland captured November 1950 while with 1st Cavalry Division he recalled seven Indians in his compound Chinese reportedly argued Indians originated in China but he dismissed it

Freedom Village Eugene Rowland Pine Ridge S. D Rowland 1St Cavalry Division China

Soviet Premier Malenkov Praises Peace Terms Amid Tense Stance

Malenkov told legislators the Soviet Union is firm and decisive yet seeks peace through negotiation as a guiding policy. He warned against US atomic blackmail, noted reduced 1953 defense spending, and defended Beria's ouster as strengthening the state while calling for top level talks among major powers.

United States Russia Soviet Socialist Republics Soviet Union Beria Malenkov

Eight pro Communist GIs stay behind in camp after repatriation

Ex-prison camp inmates reveal eight men from No.5 chose to stay with Reds amid alleged pro Communist influence. Witnesses say fear of punishment in the United States drove some to remain, while others refused repatriation, with varying degrees of hostility toward returning GIs.

Murray United States Inchon Munsan Tokyo Cpl Abraham L. Kerns West Ave Watonga Okla

Help To Encourage School Attendance at Gospel Kindergarten

Help Inc and Gospel Kindergarten seek clothing and shoes for needy children. Located at 1426 New York Street, Lawton View, phone 1878-3. Campaign titled When Nobody Else Cares urges community aid to boost attendance and support for students in need.

Help, Inc And New York Lawton View

Chic Carney Enters Jail For Liquor Case

Lawton liquor seller Chic Carney reported to county jail Friday to serve concurrent 30 day sentences handed down by County Judge S. R. Harper. He began his stretch as the second local bootlegger now in jail, following R. E. Atkins who has about halfway through an 80 day term. More offenders with guilty pleas are expected to begin serving at an upcoming sentencing date in August.

Lawton Eugene Chic) Carney S. R. Harper R. E Snake) Atkins

Link Found Between Human Undulant Fever and Bang’s Disease Germs

A medical note states that undulant fever in humans may be caused by the same germs responsible for Bang’s disease in cattle. The observation suggests a shared pathogen family linking human and bovine illnesses.

Man

Names of 45th Infantry Company F Members Listed

A lengthy roster lists soldiers of the 45th Infantry Company F under Lt. Eugene P. Wroten and includes Sgt. Glen R. Kensell Cpls Chester H. Garrison Arthur A. Lantz Jack G. Perry Pfc. Leslie H. Briggs Charles C. Cremer Howard L. Hudson Harold D. King Henry N. King Jr Marvin O. Lowe House T. Moore Jimmie D. Poindexter Dorwen G. Porter Murl W. Porter Joe Skrolle Jr FEF. Burch Bill G. Carter Daniel R. Eppler Norman gsuester David L. Goins Tommy A. McCullar and many others.

Leslie H. Briggs Charles C. Cremer Howard L. Hudson Harold D. King Henry N. King, Jr Marvin O. Lowe House T. Moore Jimmie D. Poindexter Dorwen G. Porter Murl W. Porter Joe Skrolle Jr Fef. Burch Eugene P. Wroten Raymond R. Ebisch Robert E. Sims William T. Craig Walter L. Donegan Joseph D. Johnson Benton R. Patterson Gerald E. Thompson Johnny F. Hill Don H. Jones Fleming L. Ashbury Pic Francis D. Asbury James M. Brown Cecil C. Chatham Joe B. Craig Max L. Dalton Donald W. Deadman James G. Goodeve Charles R. Goodin Jimmy R. Gray Paul E. Grose Wayne A. Gustafson Gaylen M. Hall Leo E. Holmes Bobby L. Mansell James L. Riley Luther O. Shipman, Jr Ford Verma

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