Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawton Constitution in Lawton, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1954

Page

9

Palm Print Ruins Sheppard Story in Murder Case

A palm print from the Sheppard residence study belongs to seven year old Chip, prosecutors said. Dr Samuel H Sheppard faces first degree murder charges after his wife Marilyn was slain on July 4. The print undermines a prowler defense and several witnesses including Dr Lester Haversten and Susan Hayes testified to various associations with the osteopath.

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Marilyn Sheppard Sheppard Pennsylvania Jerome C. Peolking Stephen Sheppard Lester T. Haversten Glendale Calif Susan Hayes

California mother robs liquor store to feed hungry children

Janet Sarver, 25, mother of three, arraigned on a pistol robbery charge for taking 189 dollars from a Lancaster liquor store. She says poverty and family illness forced the act. bail set at 2500. preliminary hearing next Wednesday. Police seek her hitchhiking husband, a machinist, as the family faced eviction and hunger with asthma among their children.

Lancaster Calif Janet Sarver Don Utah

Packing Workers Start Strike Authorization Vote

About 5,000 members of Local 347 at Armour and Co vote on authorizing a strike if contract talks with the four major packers fail. Contracts expire September 1. Leaders say 32 other Chicago locals will vote in coming weeks. The union seeks a 35 hour week with 40 hour pay, higher wages, and better benefits. One negotiating session has occurred with each of Armour Swift Wilson and Cudahy.

Chicago CIO United Packinghouse Armour & Co International Union Big Four Armour Swift Wilson Cudahy

Sanforized Cloth Shrinkage Process Originally by Sanford Cluett

The term sanforized meaning pre shrunk is linked to a process invented by Sanford L Cluett. The discovery standardized fabric treatment reducing future shrinkage and improving garment fit across brands.

Sanford L. Cluett

First fiesta season proclaimed in Santa Fe New Mexico

The notice records the proclamation of the first fiesta season at Santa Fe New Mexico on September 16. Strong local event details emphasize official recognition by authorities and the cultural kickoff for celebrations.

Santa Fe N. M

Lost Planets Found In Army Missile Study

Astronomers for the U S Army ordnance corps report 178 asteroids located between Mars and Jupiter. Dr James B Edson explains the effort, budgeting $2390 with Indiana University since June 1 1952, to recalibrate asteroid orbits and apply findings to ballistics research and guided missile planning.

U.S. Army S Ordnance Corps Mars Jupiter James B. Edson Office of Ordnance Research Edson University of Indiana Ordnance Corps

Cund Addresses Local Bar Group

C B Cund of Duncan former Oklahoma State Bar president spoke at a Comanche County Bar Association meeting. He explained probate procedure under recent amendments. Introduced by E L Richardson. Inez Manning and Richardson co chaired. About 20 members attended at Bryan's cafe.

C. B. Cund Duncan Oklahoma State Bar Association Comanche County Bar Association E. L. Richardson Inez Manning Richardson Bryan

Resignation of Lawton Councilman Prompted by Minority Role

Public letter from Sam Joyner Jr praising Jake Witzel's service and lamenting being out of step with council majorities. The writer urges Lawton citizens to reflect on governance by the people and to engage more thoughtfully in city affairs.

Jake Witzel Ward Two Witzel Lawton Agnes Sam Joyner, Jr

Home of Marine Corps commandant building in Washington

Readable text indicates a building related to the Marine Corps commandant, reportedly begun in 1803, located in Washington. The fragment mentions a structure described as a building connected to the commandant’s residence in the capital.

Marine Corps Washing

Mom Braxton Expecting Third Child Within Month

Detroit Mrs. Boyd Braxton 28 who just delivered twin girls on July 31 expects another birth soon due to a double uterus described by doctors as very unusual Twins weighed under five pounds at birth and doctors say a third baby could be different from the twins Mrs Braxton says she aims to keep her babies safe and would allow medical study if needed Her husband returned to work three weeks ago to avoid unemployment compensation.

Detroit Boyd Braxton Braxton Thomas Y Cainain Ware Hum David

Also Mentioned on This Page

California Los Angeles Jane Derby Rodier The John Denney Gore Fairmont U.S.P Darline Bridges School of Speech and Drama Dearborn Mary Grundy Delaide Fox McCord S&h Wile Zale Jewelry Company C.C.D Clinton Era Okla Ana UT Thay Ae TC D Ave Maryland Club of Maryland Club Ls Es Duncan Coffee Co
Search Courier

Search the Lawton Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawton Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication