Soil Bank Plan Recalled as Unconstitutional History
The piece reviews Eisenhower’s proposed one billion dollar soil bank to remove vast acreage from farming, likening it to 1930s programs struck down by the Supreme Court. It cites AAA origins, past cash incentives, and current farm concerns, noting ongoing debates over surpluses, prices, and government interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Congress
Soil Bank
Drew Pearson
Washington
Lawton
Wallace
Comanche County
U.S
National Recovery Act
Supreme Court
AAA
Soil Bank Idea
Supreme Court of the
New Deal
Hoosac Mills, Inc
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Tax Assistance On Tap Again
About fifty people are expected to attend Monday’s second session of group help for taxpayers filing their own income tax returns at the local IRS office. Sessions run 8 a.m. to noon each Monday through April 16, with about 30 participants last week. Attendees are urged to bring forms and last year’s tax return if available for quicker, more thorough aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
Robert Hodge
Hodge
Mergui archipelago yields rare wildlife and gems
Beche demer, newts, and pearls figure among leading products of the Mergui archipelago off Burma’s coast, highlighting a region rich in natural resources and trade potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mergui Archipelago
Burma
Thieves Raid D C Elrod Grocery for Candy and Gum
Burglars with a sweet tooth broke into D C Elrod Grocery at 1402 Gore Friday night. They fled with a dozen candy bars, 33 gum packages, 10 cartons of cigarettes, two rolls of nickels, 12 rolls of pennies and a ball point pen. Entry was through an 18 by 18 inch rear screen opening and a back door panel removal. Police also investigated forgery cases and a missing 13 year old girl tied to Comanche County juvenile officers.
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D. C
Comanche County
Safeway
Humpty Dumpty
Boy Breaks Leg On School Yard
Robert House, 11, Whit tier elementary pupil, broke his left leg on school grounds Friday while playing basketball. An X ray showed a fracture below the hip joint. He was treated at Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert House
Whittier
W. H. House
Cherry
S. J. McIntosh
Memorial Hospital
New Stockholders In Greater Lawton Listed By Officials
Approximately 184 new shares in Greater Lawton Inc were reported at Lawton Industrial Developers breakfast. Total shares sold reach 725 as drive continues toward 100000 goal with top subscribers including Consolidated Gas Co and Elks Lodge. Dozens of individuals and businesses, from Young Realty Co to A&A Investment Co, purchased various share amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Lawton, Inc
Lawton Industrial Developers Report Breakfast
Consolidated Gas Co. Elks Lodge
Standard Humpty Dumpty
Townes Men’s Store
Thomas Concrete Pipe Co
Oscar Cox
Young Realty Co
Angelo’s
Charles M. Kelvey
Opher J. Cephas
Hubert Green
Jay Dee Fountain
Owen M. Amphlett
Harold V. Anderson
Lawton Merchant Patrol
Leslie Dayton
Howard Gorman
Mack Wilson
W. S. Thomas
Paul Harris
E. C. Cagle
J. E. Kephart
J. R. Gordon
Ernie Flowers Parts and
Area Men In Service Pfe Glenn R Hooks Discharge Soon
Glenn R Hooks son of Mr and Mrs R M Hooks 508 Lee will be discharged soon. He is at Camp Chafee Ark awaiting separation after basic training and a year and a half overseas. Enlisted January 27 1954 he left Germany December 25 1955 arriving New York January 6. He attended Oklahoma A M college Stillwater before entering the Army.
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Pfe
Glenn R. Hooks
R. M. Hooks
Lee
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Germany
States
New York
Oklahoma A&m College
Stillwater
Fund Directors To Plan Ballot For United Fund
Lawton Fort Sill United Fund directors will meet at 3 30 p m Wednesday in the United Fund office Room 415 Koehler building. Charles W Gallaher executive director says the meeting includes tentative plans for February election. The nominating committee has prepared a slate of prospective board members to present. Members with expiring terms to be replaced include Lindsey Whitten Jack Cummins James A Black Jerry Mustain David Zorbes Emmett Keough and Elmer Bauman. Continuing until next year are George Dent Ray Babbitt O B Lord Jay Dee Fountain Mrs Blanche FLICKINGER Warren Wolverton and Billy Paul Galyon. Expiring in 1958 are Bill Love George Page Mrs Dixie Scruggs E B Lacy Urban Sanders Charles Wade and Paul Harris. Fort Sill has four standing board members appointed by Maj Gen Edward T Williams: Col W E Shelton Capt Robert Kren Maj C W Dutreau and Lt Col R C Strange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton - Fort Sill
Jerry Mustain
David Zorbes
Emmett Keough
Elmer Bauman
George Dent
Ray Babbitt
O. B. Lord
Jay Dee Fountain
Blanche Flicking
Warren Wolverton
Billy Paul Galyon
Bill Love
George Page
Dixie Scruggs
E. B. Lacy
Urban Sanders
Charles Wade
Paul Harris
Fort Sill
Edward T. Williams
Artillery and Guided Missile Center
Col
W. E. Shelton
Adjutant General’s Office
Robert Kren
Public Information Office
C. W. Dutre
BPWs To Burn Mortgage Paper Thursday Night
Lawton BPW will hold an open house and mortgage burning at the Old South cafeteria from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday. The event includes the cafeteria building mortgage and other indebtedness, including the Highland cemetery chimes tower donated by BPW. The Old South building, completed in 1942, features redecorated second floor banquet rooms. Invitations go to civic clubs and city and county officials. BPW members will host with trustees handling arrangements.
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Lawton Business and Professional Women’s Club
Old South
BPW
Highland Cemetery
Board of Trustees
Nell Franklin
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Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Department
The
Farmer- Stockman
Johnson
Gate 1
E. C. Lewis
S. Third
Herbert W. Ring
Pat Conway
Dearborn
Longview
Floyd Sagley
Sycamore
Theodore Readorse
Greater
Ernest H
Francis Acker
Clayton S. Morgan
J. W. Elkins
Home Decor
W. A. Sapp
Southwest Abstract Co
Mac’s Food Basket
Jack Cummins
Eugene Bowman
William A. Buntyn
James R. Buntyn Jr
Bob Reeder & Son
Rays Finance Co
W. A. Cook
E. D. Flickinger
Fred & Phil’s Grocery & Market
Council Heights Food Store
Walter M
Wayne
Hood Donley Agency
Dewey Shaw
Tuckers Food Mart
Everett R. Hale
Jennifer Leigh Ward
Manville Redman
William Franklin Johnson
Leonard Laboratories
Joe N. Mitchell
William M. Boydston
T. M. Lansden
Russell Ramming Realtors
Pat
Aebeen Conway
Joe M. Ford
Jessie G. Ford
E. D. Riddle
Orville D
Margaret F. Pope
PFC
Beltone
Fidelity
Hearing Service
Koehler
Floyd Campbell
Mgr
McCord’s
C Avenue
Bpws
Eugene L. Bowman
Earl
English Furniture
Sunray
Sunray Gas Ranges
Sun-O- Matic Control Center
D Avenue
Sunray Gas Range
Virtue
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