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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1948

Page

5

Local court reporter babysits three during hearing

Doc Hall, district court shorthand man, spent Tuesday afternoon with three children during a custody hearing, turning his office into a makeshift babysitting space with a roiler propelled chair as a toy buggy. Sgt Jack Rogers retires after 21 years and heads to San Francisco to entertain at the Glass Hat. Ralph and Bea Pope settle in Snyder with Ralph running a grocery, while Bea resumes substitute teaching. The National Patent Council notes most inventions are years in the making, not flashes of genius. Charter approval grants Konawa Oklahoma mayor and freeholder government form after Feb 17 election. New steam turbine buckets reportedly outpace rifle bullets.

F. Hall Hall Floyd Jackson Mr. Hall Jack Rogers Fort Sill Lawton San Francisco Glass Hat Jack Oklahoma City Secretary Konawa Seminole County

Long brothers’ ally Bart Long wins Louisiana governor race

Bart K. Long, brother of Huey, captured the Democratic nomination in Louisiana's primary, defeating Sam H. Jones 233,041 to 120,327 across 1,047 of 1,878 precincts. Long appears poised to take the governorship with a slate of state officers, mirroring Huey Long's era.

New Orleans Bart K. Long Huey Louisiana Long Sam H. Jones Lake Charles Corporation Jones Leutenant Tate Huey P Kingfisher Latre Gover

Leche’s Worship Term Ends with Prison Sentence

Louisiana scandal figure Richard W. Leche serves time after conviction linked to state corruption. The former governor’s term follows his role in the Louisiana political crisis and ensuing legal actions.

Richard W. Leche Louisiana

Larson to Attend Ceremonies for Borden Hospital Lands

Dmy Jess Larson, head of the War Assets Administration and former Chickasha mayor, will attend ceremonies on March 8 when land and buildings from the former Borden general hospital are presented to Chickasha and Oklahoma College for Women. More than 100 acres will be transferred. the city will receive four buildings, and the college will obtain buildings and tracts.

Chickasha Okla dMy Jess Larson War Assets Administration Borden General Hospital Chickasha and Oklahoma College For Woman Elly

Officers Seek Cause Of Death Of Cigaret Girl

West Palm Beach authorities investigate the death of Grace Heaney a 35 year old cigaret girl found dead on her apartment kitchen floor beside an unconscious bartender John Burke. Police Chief Jack Thompson ordered non autopsy and said bruises on her neck and face raise questions about the exact cause of death. Burke regained consciousness after rescue by firemen and officers.

West Palm Beach Fla Jack Thompson Grace Heaney Thompson John Burke

Cargo Plane Crashes Near Columbus Killing Pilot

A DC-3 cargo plane crashed through ground mist fourteen miles east of Columbus, killing pilot Pele DeCirco of Hackensack New Jersey and critically injuring co-pilot Jack Cole of Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey. The wreckage scattered fresh cargo.

Columbus Iui Here Pele DeCirco Hackensack N. J Jack Cole Hasbrook Heights

Ancient Egyptians Used Veneers for Fine Furniture

Ancient Egyptians employed thin veneers to enhance furniture quality and appearance. The craft involved selecting suitable woods, bonding layers, and finishing for durable, decorative pieces.

Heirs File Large Damage Suit Over Texas City Disaster

Heirs of 32 French seamen sue the United States government for 4.4 million dollars, alleging damages from the Grandcamp nitrate ship explosion at Texas City on April 16, 1947. The suit appears to be the first against the government over the catastrophe.

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