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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1953
Page
12
A reflection on Dr. Alan Nunn May and his 1946 release arguing his act of sharing atomic secrets was rational. The piece contends such information cannot be private property and stresses national security over a scientist’s personal moral view, warning of global peril to free nations.
The piece notes the steady glare on federal spending shifts attention to state finances. It recalls 1946 when only one state spent beyond income, 1948 with 16 in the red, and 1951 showing 27 states in deficit as general revenues rose nationwide.
A Washington column reviews Stalin's repeated press interviews from 1946 to 1952, noting his evasive stance on Iran and a constant refrain that war can be avoided if warmongers are countered. It highlights Stalin's claim that the UN influenced Soviet troop withdrawal and his belief in peaceful coexistence of communism and capitalism through cooperation.
The text notes large increases from 7.2 to 13.3 trillion in revenues and from 6.2 to 13.9 trillion in expenses excluding debt retirement, suggesting municipal finances are worse than state level. It cites New York City considers a new income tax to sustain operations and asks readers for any respite from the fiscal strain.
Dr Edwin P Jordan warns parents that neglecting ear infections in children can lead to chronic ear disease and mastoiditis. Early signs like a running ear suggest prompt treatment with sulfa drugs or penicillin to prevent bone infection and reduce need for costly surgery.
Oklahoma City January 9 UP A Senate committee will open a public hearing on the Carl Austin DeWolf case to review the death sentence. Witnesses will include news reporters two McAlester convicts and nine eye witnesses who claim to have seen the killing but did not testify. The pardon and parole board and Governor Murray are under scrutiny as the committee weighs possible misconduct and framing claims.
Durant Oklahoma January 9 UP Attorneys for Roy Pete Traxler a 1930s desperado announced they will appeal his five year Oklahoma prison term to the U S Supreme Court The move follows a mandate from the Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals ordering Traxler to start serving the sentence for theft of a car during a 15 year chase Traxler is represented by Durant lawyers McPheron Steger and Bracewell and plans to file to recall the mandate for the U S high court appeal arguing trial delay violated his constitutional rights and alleging an exemplary life since release
Five suits were filed in district court against Lawton Community Hotel stock subscribers overdue on installments. Named defendants include Joseph C. Dawson for 80 dollars Raymond Strickland for 90 Howard Shaw for 300 Joyce J. Pursley for 80 and T. J. Coursey for 90.
A Buenos Aires bus overturned and caught fire when the front axle broke. Sparks ignited spilled gasoline, engulfing the vehicle and killing 17 of the 26 aboard. Investigators say the top blew off as the axle failed.
A stove fire at 1307 Cherry this morning caused slight wall paint damage and kitchen smoke. Firemen from station No 3 reported the house is occupied by Mrs. re Fleckinger. Gas began to ignite the puff of light while the stove was being tended.
Washington reports President Truman directed loyalty investigations by the FBI and Civil Service for Americans employed or to be considered for employment by the United Nations. Gen Omar Bradley said he does not know how to settle the Korean War and has not met anyone who does. Rep Short noted a 38 hour top secret review discussed Korea and possible atomic use, though Bradley gave no clear indication.
AMARILLO Tex Two youths walked into the police station and were blamed for two knife murders and two assaults. Joseph Paul Lucas 20 AWOL airman at Amarillo Air Force Base and Earl George Robertson 21 a plumbing company employee were charged with murder in the stabbing death of Harold Gibbs 60 a taxicab driver. They would be charged in the fatal knifing of Victor G Smith and the assault of cab drivers Paul Renner and Tommy Malone. Lucas and Robertson gave written statements to District Attorney Hermon Pipkin.
Water department officials announced a six hour shutdown Saturday morning affecting five blocks in the residential sector from 14th to 19th on Lake. Water will be off from about 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. so workers move a six inch line serving the area to accommodate paving plans.
A description notes that the shell fixes turtle ribs in position, requiring breathing to occur via an apparatus in the mouth and neck, driven by movements of the ?.
Lawton ex con Smiley charged with burglary seeks habeas corpus to suppress clothing seized without a valid warrant. Attorney Derke argues evidence was illegally obtained after Altus arrest and a preliminary hearing that produced improper testimony. Judge Jackson set a Jan 13 hearing.
The Oklahoma case restrains two Lawton lodges from acting as Mason units. The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge sues The Most Worshipful National Grand Lodge and others to permanently bar them from Masonry. A hearing for a temporary injunction is set for 10 a.m. January 20.
Fort Sill Indian School students wrap up March of Dimes campaign with final contributions due by 5 p.m. to Principal James D. Wallace. Students have used savings to fill donation cards from pennies to fifty cents, some via class collections. Cards will be pooled and handed to Dean Gordon Paine of Cameron College for local school collections.
Washington January 9. The Senate's Republican Big Three plan to meet President-elect Eisenhower in New York to discuss control of federal patronage. The party lines show a tense, behind the scenes fight over how jobs will be shared in the new administration, with Knowland noting interest in procedures for distributing posts.
Norma Runyon national supervisor of Navajo education from Brigham City Utah arrived in Lawton for a semi annual progress check of 70 Navajo students at Fort Sill Indian School. She will inspect classrooms dining halls living quarters and campus during a two day stay. She plans a similar visit at Chilocco Indian School in northwest Oklahoma after leaving Saturday.
The piece reviews Truman era economic shifts and wartime prosperity, noting farm ownership gains and the postwar defense boom. It contrasts recent farm price declines with wartime aid, cites unemployment and policy debates, and ends with Truman’s farewell and the hydrogen bomb milestone.
Three boys aged 13 15 and 16 from Lawton were held in county jail without charge in connection with the theft of a 1949 Mercury owned by Mrs. C. A. Roberts Jr. The oldest admitted taking the car at about 8 30 p m from Seventh and D the suspects switched seat covers and tags and planned to repaint the car. They said they drove it to Walters Thursday and were stopped near Bishop School by Cy Bell before police questioned them.
Ora J. Fox, head of Welfare Federation Inc., dismissed his civil suit in Federal District Court seeking 1.377 million dollars from Oklahoma Publishing Co and Tulsa World Publishing Co. No answer had been received from the defendants. Fox accused the Times, Tribune and World of repeated libel.
A themed word puzzle lists horizontal river related clues from Waterways Horizont 1 Texas river through Algerian seaport and beyond, plus vertical clues for absorbed lakes and city names. Solve to fill cross letters and reveal a final message.
A puzzle like listing mixes biblical figures, authors, and maritime terms. It references Jacob and Charles Lamb, river themes, a crustacean reservation, and a Crustacean reserve. The stanza items hint at smaller, last, and social outcast notions, creating a cryptic, historic crossword style entry.
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