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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1945

Page

2

Livestock Markets Feature Steady Cattle and Calves Declines

Oklahoma City reports 2 600 cattle and calves steady with top calves 13 80, hogs steady to 14 68, sheep and lambs active with top lambs 14. Fort Worth notes cattle fairly steady with steers 14 20 to 16 10, cows 11 to , hogs 14 68, sows 23 80, lambs 14. Grain and cotton futures show mixed movements in Chicago and New York markets as early trading closes.

Oklahoma City Carle Fort Worth Tex New York Nenomita

Nazi Plot to Exterminate Jews and Target Churches Exposed

In Nuremberg on December 18 AP reports American prosecutors outlined a Nazi plot to exterminate Jews and eliminate Christian churches in Germany and beyond. They aimed to penalize church properties and spread anti religious doctrine through 600000 Nazi leadership corps members as part of Hitler inner circle orders. The tribunal heard calls for conviction of thousands of minor officials alongside top leaders and five other Nazi organizations. Security chief Ernest Raben brutiner was absent due to a cranial hemorrhage and rested to avoid complications.

Mernberg Hitler Germany Accusoids Evicleren Ernest Raben Brutiner

Bertram No. 1 Test Reaches 1550 Feet in Huron Area

Bertram No 1 test drilling has reached 1550 feet and Bertram No 7 is now in hard time. Located in NE 27 1N 10 on the Ben Bertram farm in the Huron area. The 000 acre block was assembled by J H Beatty Tonkawa A M Routh Lawton J K Cowley Agn independent oil operator. Farm lies 9 miles east and 4 miles south of Lawton.

Ben Bertram Huron J. H. Beatty Tonkawa A. M. Routh Lawton J. K. Cowley Agn Independent Oil Operator

Man Released On Bond After Plea of Innocence

Bob Mansel, 18, of Elgin was released on a $500 bond after pleading not guilty at a Justice Court hearing on peace bond proceedings requested by Elgin school officials. The bond stems from an alleged assault on Roy Black, 16, an Elgin school bus driver, following tensions after Mansel’s younger brother was removed from the bus. A peace bond hearing is set for 10 am on December 36 in Judge John Manning’s court.

Bob Mansel Elgin Acentin Justice Court Mansel Roy Black Munsel Justice Court John Manning

Stalin Back (Continued from Page 1)

Reports say talks were exploratory with Private Talks Held between American and British leaders and Molotov. Byrnes and Bevin met at Spassa House after Byrnes staff conferences in Washington. Meetings also reviewed Azerbaijan autonomous government talks and the Iranian situation with Allied troops. Elliott stated Sir Reader Bullard discussed developments with Molotov. Sir Ronald Campbell acted as liaison, informing Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Dr. James B. Cowans did not attend due to a cold.

Molotov Bevin Spassa House Byrnes Washington Reader Bullard Briish Trin

Probers Debate Pearl Harbor Safety And Channel Risk

Wilkinson testified that with one destroyer between larger vessels a bay could channel block and cause a collision. He estimated Pearl Harbor holdings at six battleships six cruisers and a dozen destroyers and said nesting in different harbors would reduce anti aircraft protection and increase submarine exposure.

Ules Pearl Harbor Wilkingan Ef. Murphy D-Pa Lahaings Roads Jeys Wilkinson Puget Sound

Weather slows progress as snow and sleet worsen road conditions

Snow and sleet drenched the area with an overnight low near 34 and a noon reading around 27, keeping temperatures cold and clouds stubborn. Light precipitation Tuesday added only 0.03 inches of moisture, insufficient to aid winter crops, while two minor wrecks at Ninth and A due to mist caused damage and injuries to a passenger, Mrs. John Aurell.

Mrg John Auirel Avisar

Ford UAW wage clash widens as Ford tops GM offer

Union officials and Ford executives discussed a compromise on wildcat strike penalties and union responsibility for costs. Ford proposed a wage rise tied to production thresholds and a two year term, while GM kept a 10 percent offer effective after a 28 day strike. Contingent issues include cooling off period and union guarantees against future strikes. Ford cited 1948 losses and government price policy as drivers in negotiations with the UAW and Bugas outlined plant staffing and output figures.

Bugas UAW Ford Leonard Ofer General Motors Corporation Ford Motor Company Mercury Lincoln General Motors Flint Mich Burgas Dugus Bugos Detroit Regotiator

Winter Grips Midwest and South in Snowy Sweep

Snow disrupted Saskawanna production at Bethlehem Steerompany's plant and halted operations. Forecasters predict more snowfall across Kansas, northeastern Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio, with rain in southern states. No major travel danger expected in extreme southern areas as Pacific coast temperatures run normal.

Bethlehem Steerompany Kansas Okalomas Arkansas Thextra Missouri Linois Ohio Oklahoma Pacific

College Farm Project Seeks $2000 Shop Permit

A Wichita firm requests council approval to build a $2,000 welding and machinery repair shop east of the city barn on the north side of B Street. The plan calls for a 100 by 150 foot welded pipe and sheet iron building with four initial workers and more as operations grow. The shop would provide repair services for farm machinery, tracks, tractors, oil field equipment, plus construction of barns and airplane hangars.

Council Will Taik Sullins Wichita Italls Tex

Former Lawton Resident Dies

Charley R. Blevins, former Lawton resident and Conaco agent, died Monday night in Arkadelphia, Ark. Funeral rites in Arkadelphia Thursday at 2:39 p.m. He retired years ago from the company and had worked Lawton as agent from 1922 to 1929. Survived by wife and four sons Claude Aubrey Johnson and Clarence Roy, with families in Arkadelphia and Chicago. He was father of Claude Blevins, son in law of Mr and Mrs WW Hounshatl Medicine Park.

Charley R. Blevins Lawton Conaco Arkadelphia Ark Mr Blevins Beeming Thealta Claude Aubrey Arkaslélphie Johnson Clarence Roy Chicago Mr. Bleving Claude Bleins WW. Q. Hounshatl Medicine Park

Local Personal News From Oklahoma City and Area

Mrs Helen S Moran 916 A visited Oklahoma City Sunday to hear the Olslakerman Symphony. Mrs Rex Lee recently underwent a major operation and has been released from Borden General Hospital at Chickasha returning home Tuesday. Robert E Smith Indiahoma returned home today from Southwestern Hospital. Maury Lagston is ill in hospital and will remain there through the holidays. Mrs C Jeuhs Cache was discharged today from Angus Hospital after medical treatment. Mrs A M McQord 512 A returned home today from Angus Hospital. Mrs W C McMillion and son 1602 Lake returned home today from Anges Hospital. Mrs George Buffalo and spouse 1406 Lake were discharged today from Angur Hospital.

Helen S. Moran Oklahoma City Olslakerman Symphony Orchestras Rex Lee Borden General Hospital Chickasha

Mrs Cunningham obituary item incomplete from page three

The fragment notes Mrs Cunningham and Saiven of Washington state with twelve grandchildren. Becker funeral home is handling arrangements.

Saiven Washington State Becker Funeral Home

Committee Discusses Legion Building Plans and Costs

Committee members review options for a new Legion and Auxiliary building with dining room annex bar and offices. Costs and purchase or completion alternatives to be submitted Thursday night as foundation and walls advance after a lengthy site study.

Alo Legion and Auxiliary le Expanding Group Bob Cunningham Clinton Eyans Gay Brandon Charley Orman Buddy Grrher Carlos Biveman Hig

Births at Angun Hospital Highlight Local Families

Mr. and Mrs M L Williams announce the birth of a daughter weighing about 1 pound. Monday at Angun Hospital also welcomed Paul Lewis and wife of 917 South Seventh as parents of a baby girl, and Mrs Flurry McAllater welcomed a son weighing about one pound today at 9 40.

Angun Hospital M. L. Willams Milgia Paul Lewis South Seventh Flurry McAllater

Suspect Faces Charge Of Grand Larceny In Fort 80

A 22 year old Elgin man was held on suspicion of grand larceny in Fort 80 for theft of mechanics tools from an automobile parked near the Tuxed Club. Charges were to be filed in court this afternoon. Stolen property valued at 350 was mostly recovered and identified as belonging to Set HJ Sneus. Assistant County Attorney Bob Laniers Jr. announced the case.

Elgin Ansistant County Bob Laniers Jr Set HJ. Sneus Fort 80

Iran accuses Azerbaijan uprising of Soviet meddling

Tehran reports the government claims the Azerbaijan uprising was fomented by a Baku Communist party member and that Russian forces in northern Iran hamstrung Volynny's efforts to crush the rebellion.

Lan Tehran Azerbaijan Baku Pruces Irnk Volynn'y

Moon eclipse sighting hazy over Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City reports a moon eclipse from 6 30 to 10 02 p m but clouds block view Weather Bureau said tonight Six Airmen Sought After Bailing Out in Rawlins Wyoming mobilized searchers spread for airmen after bailout incident and resumed today

Onlanoma City Oklahoma Thes Weatier Bureau Todng Rawlins Wyo

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A damaged OCR passage references a yearly event and a named person, with unclear actions and many garbled terms. It mentions operations, a twin-engine craft, and a biographical note, but specifics are unreadable.

Pearls and gift items advertised for Christmas sale

An OCR fragment highlights 7.00 inch pearls and a sulay ion phrase, noting a sweetheart item with 50 mutehi ing eetk as a wonderful gift. Also mentioned are 10.85 musical powder boxes and charm bracelets as modern festive accessories for Christmas.

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