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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1954

Page

13

Teamsters Back Safeguards in Welfare Funds and No Raiding

Miami Beach Fla The Teamsters Union Executive backs safeguards around welfare funds and opposes raiding plans. Dave Beck president favors rules for multimillion dollar union trust funds while supporting AFL CIO moves to unify unions. Beck cites potential job growth from new trucking fleet plans and traffic shifts from rail to road.

Miami Beach Fla Teamsters Teamster AFL Dave Beck Teamsters Union Beck Congress Cepa Afl-Cio CIO Beckles Wilmington Charleston S.C New York

Freshmen At OCW From Lawton Rank Second In Grades

Five Lawton area residents made the OCW honor roll announced at a semi annual scholarship assembly. Lawton students Lucille Cowles Joey Johnston Kay Yvonne King and Dorothy Jean Tap highlighted the freshmen class. Hobart High School earned the cup for OCW freshman ranking first place with a quartet of Lawton entrants.

Hobart High School OCW Lawtonians Lucille Cowles Joey Johnston Kay Yvonne “King Dorothy ‘Jean Tap Lawton Area Jo Freida Stribling Ava Bilbrey Lawton Harrison Fletcher Joyce Beverly Sandlin Cyril

Gunman Targets Imperial Credit Office in Chicago

A gunman entered the Imperial Credit Co. office in Chicago yesterday and demanded access to a safe. Miss Spanola pleaded ignorance, replying she did not know how to open it, before the assailant fled.

Chicago P Imperial Credit Co Y Spanola

State Still Seeks U. S. Repayment

The state moves to recover 656000 in old flood damages from the federal government. Attorney LeRoy Powers for Gov. Johnston Murray and the state Highway Commission left for the capital to press Congress for full restitution after Canton Dam floods and a Yukon bridge payment of 236000. The case follows earlier suits when a federal agency was abolished and no payment was made.

LeRoy Powers Johnston Murray State Highway Commission Congress Oklahoma Leon Phillips Powers Bureau of Public Roads Yukon Canton C. A. Stoldt Bee

New Crop Control Boss Opposed to Present Laws

New crop control chief McConnell spoke at Syracuse on November 30 asserting opposition to current farm price and crop control programs. He criticized present wheat production limits and price supports as socializing agriculture, while farm leaders in Congress scrutinize the remarks.

Washington Congress New York State Government Farm Promams Syracuse J. E McConnell

Area Men In Service Area Men In Service

Lt Johnie B and his wife Claris M Lawson of Lawton announce their service in the post trailer project with Lt Spruiell in Lin Ga Johnie D and other relatives are four months old The family has a military background dating to World War II with Lt Spruiell serving in the Navy and later the Pacific and Far East The veteran held the rank of master sergeant and attended candidate school before his commission in August 1882

Johnie B Sod Claris M Lawton Spruiell Lin- Ga Johnie D Navy Toe’ Paottic Ani Far East Commisschool Som

Royce M Nelson Serving in Korea With 78th Unit

Royce M Nelson of Temple is overseas in Korea with the 78th Engineer Field Maintenance Company. He has been serving since last August as a machinist in the unit.

Royce M. Nelson Korea R. C. Nelson Temple, Isow Kore

Care and services to U S person nel stationed abroad

U S government extends care and services to U S personnel and dependents stationed in Japan and Korea, outlining support programs, medical, housing, and welfare resources for military communities abroad.

U.S Japan Korea

Wright Named Top NATO Naval Man

The White House announced on Wednesday the nomination of Admiral Lynde D. Wright to lead the US Atlantic Fleet and US Atlantic Command, naming him the top NATO naval figure. The appointment elevates Wright to pinnacle roles overseeing Atlantic operations and command.

Wright NATO White House Adm Lynde D. Fas Atlantic Fleet Atlantic Command McCormick

Tulsa Ranch Exhibits Grand Champion Bull In Texas Show

Tulsa ranch displays its grand champion bull at a Texas show. Entries from AMuruy & show officials praise the animal's conformation and performance as judges evaluate similar cattle.

Tulsa Ranch Texas

Burglary Suspects Detained for Investigation

Police nabbed two brothers after a fast acting pursuit. John Flowers admitted planning to crack a bar safe and was taken in for further investigation. Ernie Jarvis confirmed the plan as officers secured the scene and questioned other parties.

John Flowers Ernie Jarvis John Flowers

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