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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1947
Page
7
Republican leaders report progress toward a budget cap for the upcoming year. They discuss potential cuts totaling several billions in defense, public works, and government corporations while seeking Senate-House committee consensus by next week.
James Petty about 26 Sherman Texas fireman on the Frisco freight train died today from injuries after the wreck near Scullin Oklahoma. Engineer Frank Murley 51 Sherman died burned by steam while pinned on the locomotive. Brakeman Merrith Watson the other crewman from Sherman injured. two more escaped. Damages about 200000 as 25 of 52 cars piled up after the derailment.
Local basketball crowd watched the Indiahoma squads in a thrilling Monday doubleheader at the focal courts. The Camp Fire Girls surprised guardian Mrs Glen Powell with a pink and blue shower at Mrs Otta Busanmus home as a social note accompanying the event.
A brief note indicates concern over administrative expenses within the Veterans Administration under consideration. The item highlights cost scrutiny and potential reforms affecting governance and funding.
Dr James R Clinton, pastor-at-large of the Congregational church, will present a preaching mission in Lawton next week with Irish songs and dramatic numbers. He will speak at 11:00 a.m. Sunday in the First Congregational Church and perform nightly at 7:30 for the week, concluding a final appearance the following Sunday. He is known for singing, interpreting dramatic pieces, and has ties to Ireland.
A famous preacher and singer known for a powerful voice and New England cadence tours Oklahoma. At 60s age he remains a dynamic orator whose singing enhances sermons, reaching Congregational churches nationwide. His Lawton stop coincides with Rev Wollock’s illness leaving the church pastorless, described by locals as a real blessing.
A fragmented listing shows a Saturday February schedule with multiple ABC programs including News Summary Wake Up and Smile and Youth Center Jam, plus segments on Social Security Administration Junior Junction and U S Naval Recruiting Life. The page mentions around 2:00 pm The Concert Master and a 6:15 close sign off with Buster Wyatt Motor Co. listed.
Mrs. Anna Smith, 18, of Muncie Kansas, died from burns amid a crash involving a gasoline transport truck, a cattle truck, and an automobile on December 31. Her husband Warren Smith, 20, who was also burned, has recovered.
General MacArthur ordered the Japanese government to hold a spring general election to reflect changes in Japanese life. The move signals a shift toward broader civilian participation in postwar governance.
Real estate item cites Orville D Pope Agency with Carney EB Lassetter. Includes address 2424 Home and phone 865 J.
The supreme commander instructed Framler Shigeru Youlida to hold elections soon after this session ends. The government announced the current session will end on March 27.
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