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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1945

Page

2

Market notes and World War II veterans elections

Market prices for cattle hogs and cotton wrap the day with mixed results across regions. Five World War II veterans were elected to officers in the Lowery Fest 20 American Legion, led by post commander Carlos Hickman of Lawton, with Ozman Powell Garber Daugherty named to key roles.

Legion Legion Hut Carlos Hickman Lawton Dens Dist Ceorge DeSass Charles Ozman Si. Powell Butey Garber Frank O. Daugherty

Billfold Stolen from Raymond L Seers Wallet taken

Police were told Raymond L Seers reported a brown billfold stolen from his person on Thursday at 1106 C. The wallet contained army on ATEC papers and was taken during the incident.

ATEC Raymond L Zseers

Japan Surrender Details and Allied Advances Reported

Reports from Tokyo describe Japan's formal surrender and Allied disarmament in the battle islands. Messages to General MacArthur outline wire and broadcasting handovers, planned Kyushu landings, and the transfer of communications circuits. A Mercy ship bound for Marcus Island was approved, and six phrases of the surrender instrument were being clarified for typographical errors.

International Noble Telephone Kyushu Kanoya Tokyo Bay Commuunique Agid Takasu Unita Japan MacArthur Soviet Union Marcusset Tokyo Typ Phoon

Five Point Economic Democracy Mentioned In The Senate

Five Point continues from page one with Rami praising consumer and farmer freedom to decide spending and saving, linking to true economic democracy under full employment plans. Paul F. Dykes, a local bus driver, was fined $15 after a Thursday hearing before U. S. Commissioner P. G. Fullerton for a second offense of running a stop sign inside a military reservation.

Rami Paul F. Dykes U. S P. G. Fullerton

Five Day Leave for Soldier and Local Visits

Personal notices list 20 Don Stedman son of Mrs Donna Stedman at 1708 Liberty on a five day boat leave from San Diego. Lt. and Mrs Lindsey H Whitten and son Richard Lee visit Lawton. Whitten, ex public relations officer, now at Camp Gruber with the 61st FA Observation battalion. Other items note hospital admissions and dismissals at Southwestern and Angus hospitals including Billie Ned Witchens Johnnie Dale Hankins Coleen Ludrick H L Hurthcock Mrs W B Burstey Mrs W Shirley Mrs Howard Rigley and Nobert Runyon.

Don Stedman Donna Stedman Liberty San Diego Cali Lawton Aig Lindsey H. Whitten Richard Lee Whitten Field Artillery School Camp Gruber Billie Ned Witchens J. R. Kitchens Route Two Southwestern Hospital Johnnie Dale Hankins Jack Hankins

Protest Game Possible In Kid Softball League

The Kid League softball standings are in flux after a final round. A protest over a play involving First Christian and Westminster Presbyterian church may force a replay. If a protest is upheld First Christian could join a three way tie for the second round title with Westminster Presbyterian and St Marys academy. The league board planned to decide today.

Koehler Park Church Cameron Kids Thirst Christan Church First Christian Westminster Presbyterian Church Westminster Presbyterian St. Mary's Academy Constitution Newsboys Inter

Brigham Young Save on Fire Auto Insurance

A clipped note cites Koehler Blog advising savings on fire auto insurance. Phone contact listed as 838 for details.

C. Brigham’ Young Koehler

40 Hour Week Developments and Postwar Policy Impacts

A wartime summary shows veterans guaranteed reemployment under the selective service provision, with the president willing to press Congress for extending this protection. Small businesses gain price ceiling flexibility to match rivals, while distributors bear some rises. Civilians face new military contracts for dehydrated foods and canned goods, with Anderson urging 1946 production to meet needs and farmers facing potential crop cuts to avert surpluses next year.

Congress OPA Timex Anderson

Britain Continued Aid on Lend Lease Orders

Britain continued discussion of lend-lease aid with the export-import facilities offered to provide dollars to fulfill outstanding orders placed under lend-lease. The use of export-import house facilities was highlighted as a means to sustain Britain’s purchases and maintain war-time supplies.

Britain

Suspects Held After Attempted Cashing of Fraud Check

Police held a Vernon Texas 19 year old girl and her male companion after they tried to cash a $10 check at Incapayl Hall. Vernon officers were en route to the scene where the pair were reportedly wanted on fraud charges.

Vernon, Tex Vernon Anid

Court Hearings on Four Beer Licenses Held Here

District Judge Toby Morris heard appeals this morning in cases involving four beer licenses for Lawton establishments. Edward A. Cohen and Bessie Cohen seek license for Mom's Budweiser bar plus Palm Gardens and Turf Bar owners Lester N. Charleston and Eddie Levine face license revocation appeals filed after state safety department evidence. Court proceedings proceed with four hearings set this week, as county and state officials present testimony.

Lawton Lhla Atternesn Edward A Bessie Cohen Toby Morris E. F. St Clair Palm Gardens Lester N. Chailton Turf Eddie Levine Edd Restaurant 808 Here Helt G. W. Horne State Department of Public Safety

Drivers Charged In Jail For Failing To Appear

Detained motorists faced charges after missing appearances for trial on Thursday afternoon. Tred Mellon posted 3 dollars for allegedly running a red light. Bonds forfeited include Frederick F. Issenich with 11 dollars and Leo Eng with 3 dollars for running a stop sign.

Damels Tred Mellon Frederick F Issenich Speelling Leo Eng

Challenge softball double bill at Mattie Eal Park

A double bill tonight features a challenge softball battle and a return match. City employees coached by Jess Provival face the Lionaelu team managed by Hers Thomas at 0 7 a m. The opener at 7 p m pits Public Service Co. against Lawton Businessmen, with the Businessmen winning 10 9 last Friday night.

Mattie Eal Park Jess Provival Lionaelu Hers ‘Thomas Public Service Co Lawton Utility

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