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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1945

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Senators Hear Nazi Gas Secrets From War Cartel Hearing

Senators heard testimony from an official describing German development of a deadly poison gas tested on concentration camp inmates. The account links I G Farben and other firms to early wartime gas work and suggests plans to use such agents in extermination camps.

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Light Snow Falls In Southwest State Areas

A pre Christmas snow sighting is likely tonight after wind and clouds. Temperatures dipped to 22 this morning with rising temps and possible light snow in southwest areas. Cold wave grips Midwest with subzero temps moving toward Pennsylvania and New York.

Guymon Flk City

Ward M Bowlin Dies Early Today

Ward M Bowlin aged 50 a World War I veteran and Lawton resident for 20 years died early today in a local hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the Rhiter funeral home with Rev Dow F Harrell officiating. He was born in Lebanon Ohio and came to Lawton Sulphur. He was married to Mrs Felon Petrick Au 2927 and leaves a wife one stepdaughter Mrs Pauline Duree four grandchildren and other relatives. Burial will be in the family plot in Aland cemetery with full rites. a charge of commi

Ware M. Bowlin Lawton Rhiter Dow F. Har Felon Petrick Au American Tasion A. Aodischur Sprague Foy Pauline Duree Charles Tt. Charlote Donal Ward Rosemary Duree Aland Ceanetery Harrel Tal

Former Bank Official to Receive Parole Next Monday

Oklahoma City report states a former vice president of a First National Bank and Trust Co will be paroled next Monday from El Reno federal reform school. Convicted in 1929 for bank embezzlement, he served a four year federal sentence and was fined $10. Clemency was granted after long service, with full release not until May 28.

Oklahoma City Omeime Foun Jeader Uhe First National Bank and Trust Co Federal el Reno Scrupes HPC Ieneile

Federal aid hospital program eyed for seventy million

Washington reports a federal aid hospital plan could shell out 70 million dollars for construction over five years after Senate opposition. The House Military Committee balked at approving administration strike prevention measures and a related labor disputes repeal. Navy recruitment updates note Eugene Alphonsus Warner, 19, of Ollie Purr Warner, enlisting for Oklahoma City exams and two years of service.

Washington Senate House Eniasts NAVY Eugene Alphonsus Warner Ollie Warner Oklahoma City

Better School Attendance Methods Are Studied Here

A meeting at Lawton high school gathered over 40 school men from Comanche county to discuss an educational campaign to boost attendance. The group approved steps to measure progress and reach every child of school age, with speakers from the Indian agency and local schools outlining procedures and next steps.

Comanche County Dome Protudura Martin Taylor Indian Agency Anadarito Indian Department Runata BD. A. Beclur Lawton Hind Gionl Wed Sl Iuete Lawtouw Schootert Iin Gris Wid Cuche

Strike Funds To Be Raised By Car Union

DETROIT December 11 AP The International United Automobile Workers CIO urged members to donate at least 1 to a special international strike fund and marked Give To Win Day December 15 to begin the drive. Pittsburgh December 11 Pi GO President Philip Murray announced United States Steel workers will strike steel aluminum and added on Sunday with General Motors in a 21st day of a strike that could extend. A letter from George F Addes international secretary treasurer warned of a lengthy duration and said help is needed for those in the front lines. Ward situation brightens as Ford remains under contract and wage talks loom with curbing wildcat strikes. The CIO suggested measures to curb wildcat activity and considered using similar methods in other industries to solve deadlocks.

Detroit International United Automobile Workers Union CIO General Motors Pittsburgh Philip Murray United States Steel Workers George F. Addes International Thike Ward Ford Ford Company Eny General Motor United Automobile

Pete T West Dies At Cache

Pete T West died at 72210 near Cache Monday at his son Johnnie Wests home. He was born February 29 1859 in Manchester Tennessee and lived as a truck farmer near Fort Worth before moving to Oklahoma in 1916. Survived by wife Nancy Coler died 1940, son Johnny West daughter Mrs Sarah Sewell Dallas and stepson for Cale Dallas. Funeral held today at Cache Methodist Church with burial in Cache cemetery.

Cache West Tohnny West Huntth Bue Manester Tenn Fort Worth Oklahoma Yernnessee Nancy Colr Johnny West Sarah Sewell Dallas Cale Wea Frandchildren He Holt Nl Orldirh Ebon Ryan

Army Details How It Would Handle Universal Training

The army testified before the House Military Committee on how universal military training could work if President Truman’s plan passes. Four generals outlined eligibility 18 to 20 year olds beginning after high school, with a yearly intake of about 260000 trainees and 140000 to 241000 rejected. Training includes eight weeks of basic instruction and core military skills, with local boards handling selection and scheduling to fit personal needs.

Washington Army Congress Truman House Military Committee George J. Richards War Department I. Barter Liespeto Planning Division Willard S. Paul Gind J. H. Edwards Stafe Mren Grial Jocal Daard Eury Ato Staian

Mrs. Patton At General's Side Near Patton Crisis

Mrs. Patton visited Gen. George S Patton at the hospital and expressed confidence he would recover from a broken neck. The general remained in critical but stable condition with slight improvement noted by physicians as Mrs. Patton, Lt. Gen. John Flee, and others observed at Heidalberg hospital.

Wrankeurt Deeil George S. Patton George Heidalberg Georgie Rnj A. W. Kenner Theater Surf Washington Marseille Pavis Law Mannheim Pranafurt Patton John Filee Condi Buen Allon

Plans Formed For United National Clothing Campaign

Shore announces nationwide United National Clothing Collection starting January 7 in Comanche county with B H Shore as cochairman and Jes Annee aiding. Rotary and civic groups join effort, urging donations of discard clothing to aid war-lorn peoples through UNRRA program. dropped items accepted at local stations before January 7.

Comanche County

Nazi leaders react as film portrays rise of Hitler regime

In a war crimes courtroom, a four hour film shows the Nazi ascent from Munich strikes to the July 20, 1944 assassination attempt. Defendants and notable figures such as Goering and Ribbentrop react with varying expressions as archival footage highlights past triumphs and atrocity.

Merngerg Dee Adolf Guenany Hesy Fo Hjalnarschacht Whey Munich Adolf Hitler Leo Page

Group Drops its Probe of Hurley Charge

The Senate foreign relations committee ended its hearings on ex Ambassador Patrick Hurley charged with subverting U S policy. Secret service records were reviewed for hours and no further sessions were planned. Witnesses including Acheson and Byrnes testified amid Hurley bids to justify more hearings.

Hurley Washington Sevaks Foreign Retate Patrick A. Hurley U. S Hires James J. Byrnes Acheson Ceramiclee Tean John 8 Service George A. Atcheson Foreign Service China Turley Woscing Chi Atchegon Connally Sen. Kenseth Wherry Neb

Mrs Martin Dies Here Monday Obituary

Mrs An Martin, 72, died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs G L Ligon 902 Forris after an extended illness. Born in Bedlington, Ba Ini, she came to Lawlor in 1032 from Kina City Mo to live with her daughter. She was married to Coris Mastin and joined Christlio church in childhood, later a member of the Christian church Buswvon. Survivors include Obiely Ligan and others. Funeral arrangements are to be announced at Pilleburgh Nias.

An Martin Taygon G. L. Ligon Bedligeton Ba Ini Marehe Joseph Pitheringal Witewarn Tnkar Coris Mastin Lawlor Nolin Pilleburgh Nias

Code Key Withheld From Army Board

Gen. George C. Marshall testified that a subordinate ordered Japanese code cracking secrets withheld from the Pearl Harbor inquiry. Marshall said his deputy Lieut. Gen. Joseph McNarney made the decision, with Osmen and Clarke told not to discuss the code. The testimony touched on the winds message and Roosevelt’s alleged instructions to apply caution prior to Pearl Harbor.

Jack Bell Aashington George C. Marshall Army Board Pearl Harbor Sperenson McNarney Marshall Joseph McNarney Owishi D. Eisenhower Sennior Perguson R-Mich McNarney Aris Russell A. Osmen Carter Clarke Kenown Gominikies Navy ‘Board of Inquiry Ino Kimmel Jacphimed Yingie Army Pearl Harbor Tokyo Gener President Roosevelt War Department Pearl Harbur Tupan Marshal Senate-House Walter Short United States Short Army Mowatt Tne Paarl Harbor Chin Skaft Roosevelt

OU Alumni Club Forming With Alumni Meeting

Emerson scnao) will host a rallying place for students and alumni tonight at 6:45 p.m. in the series auditorium as Ted Beside Norman, executive secretary manager of the University of Spiesoma Alumni Association, attends. A discussion on university development and WW II casualties in the county is planned along with inviting relatives of attendees. The goal is 99 percent alumni participation for the rally, announced by Guy Brown, chair of the planning committee.

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Small-Time Jap War Criminals Face Trial

Tokyo dispatch reports 300 minor Japanese war criminals to be tried under a speeded up schedule. The cases concern atrocities against prisoners and will begin December 2.

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Residential Drive Seeks War Chest Contributions in Lawton

Lawton schools mount a canvass of the residential area for the United War Chest quota of 48 000 led by Comanche County Chairman B A Allen assisted by Mrs Meldsaniey and local faculty and student groups. Dawn breakfast crews prepare for a cleanup drive at the Legion hall to support the effort with community volunteers urged to give generously.

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