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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1946
Page
2
Funeral services are planned for Jesse Judy in the Sehlle Monnaie community area. Interment will follow at a nearby cemetery, with arrangements handled by Ritter Funeral Home.
In Wise County Greer County at Ute, Adams Services are planned for Saturday. The obituary notes Mr Adams and his siblings, with family members mentioned including Maharey and Olothay. A remodeling plan and a church service at the Cache come are described, with details on a gate and train yard one day.
Prices across Plymouth Chrysler Dodge and DeSoto lines rise modestly with the convertible coupe leading a limited gain at $1123 FOB Detroit. Extras like guards clocks and heaters add modest sums as more expensive models show larger increases. table lists multiple trim levels and price differentials.
Fragmented list shows members and officers of a county Democrats organization including ward precinets names, treasurers, chairmen, and attendees. Names mentioned include Bertha Howell Lloyd Padgett Toya Pad, M R Larment Ia L Chisum and others across towns such as Chattanooga and Hin.
The report notes Bassett, despite employment and marriage, was fined for vagrancy and argues for adequate prisoner treatment on jail intake. Chief Bowling calls for a full investigation into Dashdecin’s flight and allied evidence, aiming to ensure proper care conditions for inmates.
A Lawton veteran event hosted by the American Legion in a meeting touched on grand jury probe circulate a petition. The investigation progresses with about seven witnesses heard today and similar numbers on Wednesday. County officials remain present with Judge Toby Morris consulted on legal questions while prosecutors from the attorney general and county offices observe.
A 10 year old girl and a younger boy saved Gilly Lovey and Johnny 3 from a blaze that consumed their home. Neighbors aided with clothing and furniture donations as the Lawton City Mission organized aid to the Alivers family. Mrs. Williams encouraged donations for the family in need.
County leaders outline a proposed program to build over 1300 miles of farm to market roads with state funds and state oversight while the government assists in primary construction. Two projects in the eastern and western districts are slated to begin in 4 as initial steps.
Neptune will be installed as president of the Chamber of Commerce at the upcoming luncheon. Outgoing president Frank Whitehens will speak, and Milton Trenting, rotary-manager, will preview the term and key projects for the organization.
President Truman presses General Motors to accept a fuel finding board proposal while CIO steel workers threaten a strike next Monday. The 19th century reference appears garbled. the text notes wage and price issues as CIO workers push for gains and the steel industry faces stasis.
Shoppers at local grocers show no meat shortages amid general labor tensions. Reported in representative coverage, housewives from Laantern note steady supplies at Jon trocery stores with prices near 181 cents, while packing-house workers plan picket lines nationwide seeking wage settlement.
Reports warn fresh meat reserves will run out in five to ten days as wartime rationing pressures return. AFL and CIO unions push for immediate wage increases of about one cent per pound, with broader negotiations on longer term pay and conditions.
A union rejected a 10 cent an hour increase as inadequate and said it would accept a 20 cent offer, with plans for normal operations next Monday at all plants where members are on strike. The dispute centers on pay scales and timely return to work amid the labor action.
Mrs Glenn Duckworth of 112 Arlington underwent a major operation this morning at Angus Hospital. Fox repair radiators at 309 E 1-9-1mo and 209 E 1-9-1mo list.
The Mothers club will meet at 2 30 p m Friday at YWCA USC 612 D. Members are asked to bring garments for the ongoing clothes drive.
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