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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1948

Page

9

Turner Explains State View on Negro Schools

Oklahoma Governor Roy J. Turner defends state efforts to provide adequate facilities for Negro education amid a university enrollment dispute. He cites funding for Langston University, capital improvements, and growing annual operating allocations as evidence of action toward graduate training for Black citizens. The governor emphasizes patience and justice in expanding minority education.

Oklahoma City Roy J. Turner Oklahoma Nic University of Oklahoma Democratic Party Board of Regents Langston University Page Hall Langatom University

Science group tours Public Service Plant visit

Thirteen members of Lawton High School science club visited the Public Service Co of Oklahoma plant Monday evening with sponsor Miss Lily Stotford. They viewed generators turbines and furnaces heard explanations of operations and maintenance and received plant diagrams and distribution charts. Participants included J C Shaw W W Ochaner and students Raymon Kern Jetta Jorgensen Sue Hadfield Johnny Paul Klass Arch March Joyce Hawkins among others.

Hirteen Lawton High School Public Service Co Oklahoma Lily Stotford J. C. Shaw Dapwatcher W. W. Ochaner Miss Stafford Wichita Mountains Raymon Kern Jetta Jorgensen Sue Hadfield Johnny Paul Klass Arch March Joyce Hawkins

Racial Teacher Totals Across States Stir Debate on Segregation

In Towa, 3 of 22 157 teachers are Negro while California shows less than 1 percent of 49 273. Nebraska has under 26 Negroes among 12 774 staff. Kansas reports under 1 percent of over 16 000 teachers. The IL Agitatora warns such agitation harms state welfare and minority progress.

Towa California Nebraska Kansas

Leaders of Hindu Extremist Faction Arrested in Gandhi Assassination Fallout

New Delhi reports indicate multiple leaders of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and its New Delhi chief have been detained without trial under a government ban on military groups following Mahatma Gandhi's assassination. The Mahasabha connection and the Poona editor tie appear in the arrests.

New Delhi Finda Aem Riaghtryn Sevak Sangh Mohandas K. Gandhi Hari Chand RSS Mahasatha Gandhi Mahasabha Poona Indiana Gandghi

Lawton High To Stage Rah Rah Minstrels Show

Lawton high school Speech I students finalize plans for the comedy musical Rah Rah Minstrels a benefit show. The blackface performance will be at 8 45 a m for junior high and 11 a m for senior high, with proceeds funding junior and senior high contestants at five upcoming speech tournaments in February March and April. Patrons are urged to attend the 11 a m show.

Lawton High School Mia Opal Ford Lyman Howeth Mr. Vortex Ted Head Harvey Dawson Bill Shafter Bobby Sima

Birth of Baby Boy William Peyton Brightens Lawton Family

The Lawton area welcomed a baby boy named William Peyton born February 2 to Mr. and Mrs. P. H Wyatt who reside two miles west of Lawton. Community notices note Mrs. B B Dunlap remained home with a cold. The Women's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church met Tuesday afternoon. Bible study led by Mrs. John Lamb followed by refreshments for listed attendees.

Lou Zorais John Lamb Lamb Merritt Lydia Barber H. E. Larson D. L. Shelton W. M. Osborn Charles Graybill H. W. Leininger Pete Jones S. M. Hunt Floyd Ross Harry Williams

Stolen 1942 motorcycle from Smith address reported

Police report notes the theft of a 1942 WM motorcycle from D. M. Snodgrass at 1314 Smith Street. No injuries reported. Investigation ongoing.

D. M. Snodgrass Smith

History Of Mormon People To Be Given In Program Series

A 13 week series on the Mormon story will be dramatized in four Sunday morning radio programs over KSWO. Elder Merrill Bridge and others announced the half hour programs start Feb 1 and air each Sunday at a set time. The feature outlines the history of the Latter Day Saints as presented by missionaries.

KSWO Merrill Bridge Ira Aateh Church of Tega Cherat Latter Day Saints At & Ge. m Loyd L. Smith ABC Betty Crocker Hollywood Ted Marone Groom ABC H Paul Whitemain Layw'lon

Radio Schedule Snapshots From A Busy Day

A fragmented listing shows Wednesday and Thursday radio blocks with programs from ABC and local stations. Entries include Dick Tracy, Terry and Pirates, Jack Armstrong, News, Lone Ranger, Bing Crosby shows, and various local segments, indicating a full broadcast slate across morning to late evening hours.

Dick Tracy ABC Jack Armstrong Elmer Davis Bing Crosby Modern Mind Tenico Star Theater Sparta Gems For Thought AHC

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