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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1954
Page
2
Chicago officials probe the death of 2 year old Leonard Dailey after his mother Naomi Dailey and a 13 year old babysitter Yvonne Smith admit striking him. Dailey died at Cook County Hospital with bruises and head injuries noted by coroner Dr. Jerry Kearns.
Ed Durlacher a nationally known square dance authority will lead a free two hour workshop for teachers recreation leaders 4 H counselors and youth workers at USC YMCA Lawton Wednesday afternoon. He has taught callers across the nation and authored Honor Your Partners The Play Party Book and a series of square dance albums. He promotes a teaching system focused on basic rhythms.
Veterans invited to attend a Thursday night session of the Lowery Legion post. Elmer L gfriends introduces the speaker with Buddy Garber as program chair. Refreshments will be served.
Downtown Kiwanis members staged a TV radio auction Saturday night causing major local buzz. The lively civic promotion set a new standard for community promotions and drew broad public attention.
Oklahoma City reports steady butter and egg prices with mixed movement across poultry and hogs. Cattle trading slows with most classes down. hogs steady to lower and lambs higher. regional spot prices for wheat and pecans noted.
Rev Raybon Porter will lead the second youth meeting at First Methodist Church Wichita Falls tonight. About 50 youths and 11 leaders from nearby churches attend as special guests. Activities include recreation, supper, study, worship and conferences for MFY officers with Houston Thomas assisting. Senior MYF cards were issued. prizes for intermediates announced tonight. A sweetheart banquet wraps the week Thursday with Rev Finis Crutchfield as guest speaker.
The article reports on possible U S efforts arranged by Dulles via Molotov to set up a preliminary Korea peace conference away from Panmunjom. Dean, who walked out December 12, stands firm, claiming no basis for reports of withdrawal or recognition of Red China, while the State Department backs him.
Superintendent John Shoemaker outlined how shifting populations affect Lawton public schools during a Monday night meeting of the County masters. He spoke after a tour of the new Lawton High School building under construction at Ferris, as Glenn Dosser distributed basketball tournament proceeds to coaches for apportionment among participating schools.
Oklahoma City James S Martindale a criminology scholar suspended from his Tinker Air Force Base post as a security risk applied for an administrative hearing to regain civil service status The 30 year old holder of bachelor and master degrees from the University of Oklahoma appealed to clear security concerns raised in Washington
The district court opens the embezzlement case against Charles Walter Young, former Wertz Fruit salesman, amid charges of missing funds. Ralph Wertz testified the defendant was short about $11,000 in collections, with initial charges listing 19 felonies and $3,370.59 alleged thefts narrowed by a city court hearing.
Witnesses described requests for monthly protection payments totaling 65 dollars and noted meetings at the LO ranch. Beasley allegedly arranged for payoffs while police chief Ralph Hennessee faced testimony about marked bills. A separate trial in Lawton saw C H Curtis found guilty of indecent acts with a recommended 16 month term.
Senator Benson rejects direct price supports for cattlemen facing high feed costs. He urges opening new meat markets while predicting cattle numbers stabilize near 94 million head and prices improve. He mocks surplus sale abroad and notes better moisture in Oklahoma as he travels to Guymon for Rizley Day events.
The White House chief Adams labels critics as political sadists proposing a Fear Deal. Rayburn denounces being called Communist as unfair and untrue. Symington urges Eisenhower to state his position amid GOP attacks from White House staff and Cabinet. He questions the President’s stance on the discord affecting national security.
History notes credit John Shore with the invention of the tuning fork, a tool used to standardize pitch. The device aided musicians including Handel's era, influencing musical tuning practices of the time.
Graveside services for Shanon Sue Knight nine day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew G Knight of Nome Tex will be held 2 p m Wednesday at Letitia Cemetery. She is survived by her parents and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Earl Sherman Ey Mary Knight Bailes. Born Nome Jan 1954. Rev Lloyd Hatfield will officiate. Ritter mortal home in charge.
Four day old Carl Steven Young son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Young of 21 N 31st Highland cemetery born Feb 5 1954 in Lawton hospital died at 7 a m today at the hospital. Survived by parents grandparents E L Love Hugo Tex and Palmer Gilleland Ponca City. Rev J Walter Browers Jr Centenary Methodist Church will officiate Ritter Funeral home in charge.
Mrs Blanche Mattie Walker 63 died at 3 15 a m Tuesday at her son Clyde W Walkers home 207 Bell Hugo Tex Services 1 Mrs Wednesday at Wesley Methodist Church Hugo burial Lebanon Cemetery Ritters Funeral Home in charge She born April 13 1890 Tupelo Mississippi and survived by five sons Tom N Bay Frank D Arthur P a daughter Juanita Gladys Brown and two brothers I K Orr Charles Orr
Washington reports that atomic manufacturers claim speed and accuracy in measuring air in ice cream using radiation gauges. A radioactive source on one side of the line and a detector on the other track air density, with more air reducing radiation absorption, likened to medical X rays.
The Big Four discuss Austrian independence with Leopold Gigg set to join as talks aim for a final deal. Dulles pressed Molotov on Red China arms talks while Bidault shifts stance to prioritize Austrian treaty amid broader reunification debates.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a dubious claim about English quality and a place near the Carolina sea with odd terms like Macwelepedin and xitenaien, lacking clear names, dates, or events for a fuller summary.
The statement notes Britain's close ties with the United States and hints the Americans will stay as long as needed for world security. It references Winston Churchill and mentions discussions with Nationalists and South on orient stances and Britain's relations with the U S.
Officials commented on the city water system including a 30 inch pipeline a new filter plant and the raising of the lake as part of ongoing improvements and current problems today.
The mercury neared the 80s as a warm spell continues for five days. Temperatures reached 78 Monday afternoon then cooled slightly for the season. The normal is 57 and near 0.10 inch of rain is expected in southern Oklahoma next Saturday.
The piece notes civilian defense and firefighting enlistments as warnings of danger. Prince Savang warns that Liang Prabang’s fall to Communist forces would be a national catastrophe with global repercussions. Military leaders and observers discuss rapid solutions and speculate the Viet Minh invasion aims to seize territory before spring rains to bolster Red command for negotiations.
A report from 7A B. Company announces a tablet named Dry Tabs that promises to stop bed wetting. The product, linked to the firm at 1 D Street, claims a safe solution for young patients.
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