Firearms Ordinance Debate on Purchases and Concealed Weapons
The revised ordinance tightens gun sales by requiring pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers to verify buyer identity, record weapon details and sale location. It restricts firearm possession by minors, intoxicated individuals and habitual drug users, and outlines concealment rules for weapons including knives. Police say the law aims to curb gun sales to known violators and provide records for tracing crimes.
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Funeral Rites for Pvt A N Gellis in New York City
Funeral rites for Pvt A N Gellis who died from injuries from a jeep accident near Wort Sill will be held in New York City at the Jewish Orthodox eye. Mr and Mrs William Gellis, his parents, announced the burial and local arrangements are handled by the funeral home.
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William Gellis
Giles
New York City
Eckey Foneral Ome
Shooting Suspect Pleads Innocent in Cab Driver Attack
Sisroe Robinson Bell of Lawton entered a plea of innocence on a felonious assault charge after two shots hit cab driver Bill Roe of Safely Cab Co from a 32 caliber pistol. Arraigned before Justice Woodrow Giles, Robinson claimed unclear actions Wednesday night. Preliminary hearing set for 10 am Thursday. bail set at 3000 dollars.
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Bell
Justice At Peace
Woodrow Giles
Robinson
Billt. Roe
Safely Cab Co
Row
Giles
Subscription Rates for Lawton Area Press Service
In Lawton area advance subscription and carrier rates for the press. Includes Sunday editions and const press pricing. Details mention general state rates and weekly pricing, with specific totals and distribution terms.
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Sembice
Lawton
Manito Momins
Unis &Blales
Press & Sun
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Idabel Man Loses Arm In Propeller Accident
An Idabel man was severely injured after stepping into the whirling propeller of an airplane that had just made an emergency landing. He was reported in critical condition at a local hospital as authorities investigated the propeller incident and the aircraft’s post-landing sequence.
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Wey
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Lesatkago
Fiell
Autty
Blast in Lawton Prompts Death Toll and Firearm Curbs
A gas explosion in Lawton killed Oscar Hixon and two others including O T Dyer and his son John. Rescue crews from nearby communities aided the scene as investigators noted prior gas smells. The report also notes strict local firearm ordinances and fireworks regulations amid ongoing crime control debates and a separate note on Pacific salmon fishing research.
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Oscar Hixon
Atlanta
Villa Rica
Louis Harrison
Johnny Dyer
Bobby Rokevts
Carolyn Davis
Bremen
Bobby
Jack Burnham
Indonesia Seizes Dutch Assets as West New Guinea War Rises
The Indonesian government moved to nationalize all Dutch harbor facilities and prepare expulsion of about 5,000 Indonesians from the Netherlands as West New Guinea tensions escalate. Evacuations to Australia and Singapore are planned in stages. trade with the Netherlands will stop and diplomatic relations are expected to break.
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Indonesia
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West New Guineng
Dutch East Indies
General Assembly
Lawton to Build Industrial Drive for Southwestern Oklahoma
Lawton leaders unveil a two-pronged plan to attract and sustain industry in Comanche County and Southwest Oklahoma. The program funds an industrial trust and an industrial development company under Chamber of Commerce control.
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Oklahoma City
Muskogee
Keough
Lawton
Whicha
Ollahoma
Stask Wight
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Industrial Development Trust
Financial Evaluation Committee
Lamton Financial Institutions
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Comanche County
Oklahoma
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Lawton Growth Plan Stresses Industrial Expansion
Lawton leaders urge a definite city plan to attract industry and create jobs for military personnel returning from Fort Sill. Speakers cite geographic advantages, transport, labor, water access, and top schools and churches as key factors. Chamber officials praise current firms and press for investment in Lawton’s future.
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Rennedy
CDC
Ted Warkentin
Industrial Foundation
Lawton
Fort Silk
Lawson
Gordon Carson Co
Mr. Scott Cannings Co
Moore Hall Co
Town & Country Mobile Homes
Thomas Concrete & Pipe
Lawton Meat Supply
Ross H. Porter
Chamber
Lawtonian
Ambassadorship Leads to New Development Loan Fund Manager
Ambassador McIntosh to Venezuela was named manager of a new development loan fund. The program, authorized by Congress earlier this year, replaces outright grants with loans to allied nations as generic aid.
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McIntosh Eads Loan Bund Washington
Dempester McIntosh
U.S
Venezuela
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New Development Loan Fund
Congress
Tax rate details linger in continued report
The article discusses state and federal fuel taxes with figures on a 758 cent state tax and 3 cents federal, noting Oklahoma ranks high but will be surpassed when a 7 cent per gallon levy expires. It tracks monthly revenue from a 1 cent tax, down to October and November, and explains how past tax shifts funded inspectors and general revenue.
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Miesinia
Alahoma
Commission
Tax Commission
General Revenue
Corporation Commission
Mishaps Reported Across County With Fatalities
Lawton area accidents include a city vehicle collision on U S 62 and SH736. Comanche county shows eight traffic deaths so far this year, ranking behind Grady and Caddo with 18 each and ahead of Jefferson, Stephens, Tillman, and Collong counties.
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Lawton
Highway Patrol
Coley
Comanche County
Lawson Highway Patrol District
Grady
Caddo
Jefferson
Stephens
Tillman
Collong County
Trooper dies in Claremore after two week illness
Owen Bear de Strain, 44, a veteran Oklahoma Highway Patrol member since 1941, died last night in a Claremore hospital after a two week illness.
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Claremore
Owen Bearde
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
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