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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1954

Page

7

Schmidt Named Horton's Aide

Lt. Harlan R. Schmidt of Cincinnati Ohio has been announced as aide to Brig. Gen. John B. Horton deputy commander general. Commissioned in the National Guard he joined the Regular Army in January 1952 and trained at Fort Sill. A Korean War veteran he holds the Bronze Star with V device and the Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant. He formerly commanded C Battery 595th Field Artillery Battalion before taking the aide position.

Harlan R. Schmidt Cincinnati John B. Horton National Guard Schmidt ROC Fort Sill C” Btry 595Th FA Horton

New Talks Slated In Pilots Strike

Federal mediators pressed a new proposal to end the 20 day AFL Air lines Pilots Association strike threatening a wider walkout at United Airlines. United pilots also discussed a cross country nonstop flight deemed unsafe by the union.

Washington American Airlines United Airlines AFL Airlines Pilots Association Denver Pilots Association United New York Los Angeles Chicago

Lawtonian Hotel seeks bids for 5000 yards carpeting

Lawton Community Hotel Inc invites bids for about 5000 yards of carpeting for the 150 room Hotel Lawtonian nearing completion. Bid specs available at the hotel office in the Lawton Chamber building and mailed to interested firms. Bids open at 10 30 a m Wednesday Aug 25.

Lawton Community Hotel, Inc Lawtonian Lawton Chamber of Commerce Joe Turner Turner Ted Warkentin

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Millie Ash at Chattanooga Church

Funeral service for 80 year old Mrs. Millie Ash was held Wednesday at a Chattanooga church. Burial followed at Chattenoas cemetery. Ministers Billy D. Cawthon and Orland Bury presided. Pallbearers included grandsons Keller Sanders Dale Ash Githen Rhoads J W Farmer and Doyle Farmer. Becker Funeral Home directed arrangements.

Millie Ash Ela. Wig Thettanooga Church Chattenoas Billy D. Cawthon Orland Ash Sage Nattanooga Keller Walter Sanders Dale Ash Githen K. Rhoads J. W. Farmer Doyle Farmer Becker Funeral Home

Mine Workers Call Strike Against Anaconda Copper

Butte Montana Independent International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers orders a strike against Anaconda Copper Mining Co. starting Monday after Aug 10 negotiations failed. Workers seek a 25 cent per hour wage increase plus fringe benefits.

Butte, Mont Indendent International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Anaconda Copper Mining Co

Marcantonio Leaves Estate of $10,000

Former Rep. Vito Marcantonio left an estate valued at less than $10,000. His will filed for probate leaves everything to his wife Miriam. The left wing New Yorker represented Manhattan's East Harlem for 14 years and died Aug. 9 on the way to his law office.

New York Vito Marcantonio Miriam Marcantonio Manhattan East Harlem

Giraffes Use Eyes To See Sides Without Turning

The giraffe relies on wide eyes to monitor surroundings ahead behind and to the sides while remaining mostly stationary. Their eye placement grants broad field of vision aiding vigilance in savanna habitats and helps detect predators from multiple angles.

Fort Sill units win safety awards for six months

Two Fort Sill organizations the 2nd FA Bn and Post Quartermaster earned safety certificates for accident prevention during the six months ending July. Maj Gen Edward T Williams presented the awards with Col David W Hayes and Lt James T Camp in attendance. The 2nd FA Bn logged 208551 miles without a virgin? No, without a driving accident and the Quartermaster crew logged 253863 man hours without a lost time injury. Cooperation and adherence to safety rules credited for the records.

Fort Sill Edward T. Williams TAC FA Bn Kew. Campbe Willian David W. Hayes 17Th Group James T. Camp K. F. Kuster William A. Evans

Stewart Held on $2000 Bond After Shooting

Lendy, 24, was shot in the thigh early Tuesday at No. 11% C location. Stewart is held on a $2000 bond in connection with the incident.

Stewart Lendy

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