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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1948

Page

6

Wallace and Greek policy clash in Truman Doctrine debate

Henry Wallace faces sharp criticism for advocating peaceful surrender and downplaying Communist threats while senators and commentators note gaps between his theories and wartime realities. The column surveys Wallace's stance on Communists, Jeffersonian ideals, and the broader Greek civil conflict tied to the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan.

Henry A. Wallace Mr. Wallace United States Soviet Union America Sweet Reason Stalin Wallace 50 Wallace Rex Tugwell Wallace Party Moscow U. S Earl Browder Lincoln Jefferson Lincon Marx Washington Congress Turkey Greece

Wallace and Churchill on Peace and Freedom

The text argues that Wallace opposes religious wars and Marxist aims, warning socialism threatens freedom. Churchill and Hoover stress rebuilding Western Europe, restoring German productivity, and resisting socialist or collectivist systems to ensure recovery and strength.

Mr. Wallaca Marx Mr. Wallace Island Winston Churchill Western Europe Germany

Lice and treatment methods discussed by doctor

The article explains lice types and affected areas, emphasizes personal cleanliness, and lists treatments such as DDT powder benzyl benzoate and pyrethrum. It notes nit hatching timelines treatment challenges and mentions lice spread diseases with a question about venereal disease testing, answering that syphilis almost always shows in a blood test except in the earliest stage.

Air Reservists Use Fort Sill Building For Training

The 212th Composite Squadron Lawton air reserve unit received use of a Best Field building at Fort Sill for normal training. Maj. Finis Hendrick announced the arrangement, with Lt. Col. George Foster of Tinker Field presenting the facility. The unit, about 70 men, serves Duncan, Chickasha, Anadarko, Walters and Frederick across Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico and Texas, and will gain ground and administrative training plus a link trainer at Post Field.

Best Field Lawton Air Reserve Unit Finis Hendrick George Foster Tinker Field 177Th Clift Andrus EB. A Williams Foster T. F. Morrison Post Field Hendrick Lewton Lawter Duncan Chickasha Anadarko Walters Frederick Tinker Area Oklahoma Arkansas Mew Mexico Texas

Girl 15 frees occupants of wrecked bus

An Athens dispatch reports Annie Ree Huff, a 15-year-old farm girl, hacked open the door of an overturned school bus and freed 450 occupants, with 11 injured. Sheriff Ralph Baird said the bus overturned after a collision with an automobile.

Athens Ralph Baird Madison County Annie Ree Huff

Prisoners Escape From Leavenworth Penitentiary Farm

Warden Walker A. Hunter reported that two prisoners escaped last night from the federal Penitentiary honor farm. Identified: Charles Hampton, 26, of Danville Illinois and John York, 36, of Missouri.

Leavenworth Kans Lpi Walker A. Hunter Federal Penitentiary Honor’ Farm Charles Edward Hampton Danville John Edward York Eosho

Personal notices of moves and births in local area

Mrs. Jane O'Donnell returns to Cameron college to resume teaching. Miss Adelaide Fox plans to return to Boulder for master’s degree work about Sept. 20. Mr. and Mrs. Worth M. Jones announce the birth of a seven pound daughter Aug. 28 in Brownwood Memorial hospital. Mrs. Jones is formerly Miss Ernie Gayle Foster. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott return from Foila Massachusetts after visiting relatives. Mrs. W. A. Kenyon returns from Oklahoma City after medical care at Wesley Hospital. Mrs. Ed Christmas, Sr. becomes seriously ill at home. The Mowery and Blevins families visit in Arkadelphia. Miss Joan Fife visits Stillwater Grandmother Mrs. W. M. Powell before school starts. Mrs. Fite works in city clerk’s office.

Adelaide Fox Boulder Galo University of Colorado Worth M. Jones Brownwood Tex Memorial Hospital Jones Ernie Gayle Foster Walter G. Poster Foster Tommie Sanders John Scott Joan Carol Arlington Foila Scott W. M. Bernard W. A. Kenyon Columbia Oklahoma City Wesley Hospital Ed Christmas, Sr Joan Fife Irene Fife Stillwater W. M. Powell Sunday Fite

Manslaughter Charge Filed In Hominy Woman's Death

Ce dric R. Finch of Oklahoma City posted $7,500 bond on manslaughter charges arising from a two car crash on US 60 near Enid. The victim was Mrs Goldie Marie France 33 wife of Hominy minister Rev Doe B France who remained in critical condition with their three year old daughter injured.

Enid Okla Cedric RE. Finch Oklahoma City Goldie Marie France France US 60 Here Doe B. France

Louisiana Democrats weigh Long control in pivotal primary

Louisiana voters faced a high stakes Democratic primary pitting Russell Long son of the late Huey P Long against Judge Robert Kennon for the late John Overton seat amid anger at Gov. Earl K Long policies. Edward Herbert protested a vote on states rights as investigators watched polls and tax hikes, school lunches, road work, and broader reforms shaped the race.

New Orleans Louisiana Long Earl K.long Russell Tong Huey P. Long Robert F.kennon State Court of Appeal John Overton Willam E. Murray House Committee On Murray Edward Herbert Washington Senate Russell Long Kennon Alien J. Ellencer Hep James Domengeaux Charles G. Gerth Young Long Baton Rouge House of Representatives

Permits Granted For Four Homes In City Clerk Office

Building permits filed include four new residences and remodeling for three residents. L. Moore plans two homes at 2002 and 2104 Oak totaling 43000 dollars. Walter Shirley seeks a 6000 dollar residence at 1408 W 22nd. M A Smith applies for a 1500 dollar new residence at 2004 Taft. Lena Williams authorized to add a bathroom at 413 H for 550 dollars. Mrs A Z Winsford buys 250 dollar repair permit at 710 EE. A and M store at 405 C approved to hang a neon sign.

L. Moore Walter Shirley M. A. Smith Taft Lena Williams A. Z. Winsford A. and M

Ambitious puzzle list spans languages and clues

A mixed set of crossword style clues labeled Horizon ta and Verticala appears with numerous partial entries. The page lists definitions, abbreviations, and foreign terms for varied topics including metals animals and numbers.

Public Records Listings and Traffic Deaths Report

A mix of public records items from marriage licenses and property deeds in Lawton and surrounding areas, plus a Chicago note on July traffic deaths from the National Safety Council. The council saw a 3 percent drop in July fatalities at 2,700 and a 4 percent year-to-date decline, with top cities by deaths per 10 000 vehicles.

Louisiana Matrhos Vafiades Europe BCA Chicago IPI National Safety Council Today Courncil Milwaukee Wis Providence R. L Wichita Haas Deratur Ill Tackson, Mich Klameth Falla Ore

Local Political Announcements Cast for County Offices

A slate of announcements lists candidates for county judge sheriff attorney and commissioner roles. Names include VEmmuUnm, Q W Hurne, Everett Rat Aalb Lester Opal Githen K Rhoads and Lowery, with emphasis on public service and justice.

vEmmuUnm W Hurne Sherlif Everett Rat Aalb Appescorn Lester Opal County Commissio Waster

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