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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1946
Page
8
The giment's Battery league begins this week at Fort Sill as all three regiments host games nightly in their new gyms. Leaders such as Wendell Harrs and Tsou Shepard put up strong numbers while multiple matchups produce tight scores and forfeitures mark early results. The 7th Regiment schedule lists dense game times and pairings for the week.
Promotion records show 2418 enlisted men at Fort Sill Replacement Center promoted in a single day and two month total reaching 1277. The report notes promotions across battalions with mentions of noncommissioned officers and staff sergeants while detailing center duties and overseas assignments.
Fort Sil residents and military personnel must obtain Oklahoma license plates by the upcoming deadline. An official from the customs tax office will visit the Post Security and Intelligence office Thursday and the Center Service office next Friday from 4 to 5 PM to issue plates for personnel not yet registered. Sets cost 30 cents per plate and require proof of insurance with minimum public liability limits of 5,000 and 10,000. Penalties for late or missing plates include doubled fines.
A notice commends your command for the enlistment effort during 1946. It highlights top third ranking in recruiting within the region and urges continued dedication despite reduced opportunities. Gratitude is extended to all personnel and enlisted men who contributed to the peacetime Army program.
The SIA Office offers free tax preparation help for centermen and soldiers ahead of the March 15 deadline. Officers assist in filing returns for those earning $500 or more outside Army pay in 1945. Deputy Internal Revenue collectors will be available at Post Annex No 4 from 18 to 25 including, giving guidance and help with 1945 income tax forms.
A-28 captured the first flight title in the Battalion tournament played near Welsh Balls. A-25 won two games, while C-28 went 2 for 3, securing advancement to the final round. A blood vessel rupture caused a hemorrhage during the event.
Fort Sill received about 100 truckloads of day room furniture and athletic gear this week, with 40 more from the Field Artillery School. Items include chairs, tables, mirrors, pictures, pool tables, tennis gear, boxing gloves, paddles, and mats. Center officials described most items as in good condition and prepared for transfer to the replacement center and post facilities.
Regiments report receipt of Wives al mthiorie Venmuipment with at least 100 Usshes of lightning from Cammy Livingston, La. The Special Service office has obtained permission and a center confirms earth access every second, but pickup arrangements are incomplete. Service Club No. has received added gear during the holidays.
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