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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1954

Page

15

Oklahoma To Start Twice Daily Local Weather Forecasts

Oklahoma will begin issuing local forecasts twice daily for six zones. W. E. Maughan says the system will cover Central Oklahoma through to the Panhandle with 7 am and 6 pm releases. Zone maps list principal cities including Oklahoma City, Enid, Lawton, Tulsa, and Muskogee.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma W. E. Maughan Maughan Weather Bureau Tulsa Perry Stillwater Cushing Guthrie Anadarko Seminole Wewoka Holdenville el Reno Norman Shawnee Chickasha Pauls Valley McAlester Hugo Durant Ardmore Ada Poteau Clinton Elk City Sayre Hobart Altus Lawton Duncan Frederick Enid Woodward Alva Panhandle Guym Tie Sapulpa Blackwell Henryetta Muskogee A Vinita Claremore Pawuska

Youth Is Sentenced For Hitting Teacher

A 17 year old student was sentenced to an indefinite term in the Cleveland Boys School at Hudson after punching his science teacher Ernest L. Cookson in the eye. Judge Albert A. Waldman called the act a blow to the entire school system. Cookson, 62, sustained a laceration above the eye during the incident in class.

Cleveland Hudson Albert A. Waldman Ernest L. Cookson

Use Aluminum Foil to Catch Oven Spillovers

The tip recommends lining the oven bottom with aluminum foil to catch spills from fruit pies or baked dishes, simplifying cleanup and protecting the interior from stains.

Lawton Hotel Seeks Public Name Suggestions

Construction of the Lawton Community Hotel at Fourth and E avenues progresses toward a December 1954 completion. Directors invite public input on a suitable name and provide a coupon to Lawton Community Hotel Inc for submissions.

Lawton Fourth and E Avenue Lawton Community Hotel, Inc Chamber of Commerce Oklo

Father Daughter Banquet Faces Auditorium Crowd

Washington dispatch notes the National Press Club faces overcrowding at its annual father daughter banquet. tickets sold out as many fathers bring daughters for a night with Ed Sullivan and guests. Vice President Nixon and daughter attend, promising a lively evening and potential autographs from Truman and Margaret.

Harman W. Nichols Washington National Press Club Jim Montford Jim Ed Sullivan Metropolitan Dick Nixon H.W.N Beverly Ed Sullivan and Co Bev

Carter withdraws from governor race to resume college job

Dr Bruce G Carter withdrew from the Oklahoma gubernatorial race and returned to his post as president of Northeastern A&M College in Miami Oklahoma Regents kept him as president at a 6500 a year salary. Three applicants were considered for the post. Carter said campaign funds would be returned and cited headaches and anxiety as reasons for quitting.

Miami Okla Bruce G. Carter Northeastern A&m College Ete Carter Oklahoma A&m Regents Northeastern Fred Drummond Hominy

Tie With Human Spine Nerves Wins Dallas Loudest Contest

In Dallas a local service club held its tenth annual loud tie contest. Chiropractor J P Dale Jr won with a miniature white plastic human spine and pelvis with red rubber nerves. Clubman A Dean Campbell had the loudest tie as it exploded.

Dallas Tex J.P. Dale Jr A. Dean Campbell

Navy Seeks Private Rental for Amphibious Landing Ship

The U S Navy seeks a medium landing ship for time charter by Feb 15 as part of amphibious operations. Eighth Naval District in New Orleans said Military Sea Transport Service requested private owners to offer the vessel, noting many exist in the mothball fleet but would require time to deploy.

Orange Tex U. S. Navy Eighth Naval District New Orleans Military Sea Transportation Service Navy

Doctor Performs Six Tonsillectomies in Four Hours

In Fort Worth Texas a single doctor removed the tonsils of six Mayes children from Hurst in a four hour operation. The youngsters Tom Dick Harry Evelyn Odus and Robert aged 7 to 12 were all treated together.

Fort Worth Tex Tom Harry Evelyn Odus Robert Elmer S. Mayes Hurst

Fire Truck Collision Kills Three Injures Three in Houston

In Houston last night a fire truck collided with an automobile and rammed it through a show window. Three men died Frank Catino about 65 Henry Edward Mitchell 19 of Picayune Mississippi Linwood Otho Slaydon 19 of Pearl River Louisiana. Three others were injured.

Houston Tex Frank Catino Henry Edward Mitchell Picayune Miss Linwood Otho Slaydon Pearl River

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