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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1954

Page

11

Gary Announces Formal Candidacy For Governorship

Oklahoma City Democrat Gary, a Madill oilman and president pro tempore of the state Senate, leads the gubernatorial field after announcing his candidacy to succeed Gov. Murray. He outlines a road program financed by a 250 million dollar bond issue, names Jim Lookabaugh as campaign manager, and signals plans to resign seats to focus on the race. He backs a modified bond plan with toll-road provisions as a last resort if needed.

Oklahoma City Raymond Gary Madill Oilman Sident Johnston Murray Gary Sterday Senate Oklahoma A&m Jim Lookabaugh Highway Department Johnston Muryong

Capital Truck Driver Killed In New Mexico Road Collision

Stanley Warren Alien, 32, of Oklahoma City, a truck driver, was killed when his heavy vehicle jackknifed and overturned on a snow covered highway 17 miles west of Santa Rosa New Mexico. The crash occurred on a steep grade late last night and involved another vehicle.

Capital New Mexico Santa Rosa N. M Stanley Warren Alien Oklahoma City

Turner Turnpike Bonds Retired Earlier Than Planned

Oklahoma City report shows Turner Turnpike revenue through December 31 at 1,393,154, beating engineer estimates by 218,155 and 19 percent. Roads collection details list passenger cars, light and heavy trucks, and buses. safety patrol cost 54,643. Authority chairman J Wiley Richardson says bonds may be paid up to 15 years early and traffic safety is improved.

Oklahoma City Criti Turner Turnpike Turnpike Department of Public Safety J. Wiley Richardson Authority Richardson

Decision Due Today On Indian Offices

Washington interior officials face protests from Oklahoma lawmakers and Indian leaders over plans to merge Muskogee and Anadarko offices. Assistant Secretary Orme Lewis met yesterday with the Oklahoma delegation and promised a decision today, with a possible postponement of 60 to 90 days to allow protests and discussions.

Washington Interior Department Oklahoma Muskogee Anadarko Orme Lewis Lewis

Nautilus Designers Ponder Liveable Sub Wall Pictures

Hal Boyle reports on the U.S. Navy project to design a comfortable underwater home for the Nautilus, weighing art choices from Whistler to marine scenes. Walter Margulies notes aims to curb monotony, boost morale, and provide privacy with color, lighting, and functional details in crew quarters.

Hal Boyle New York Whistler Admiral Bull Marilyn Monroe Pike's Peak U.S Walter P. Margulies Lippincott and Margulies Margulies Theautilus

Ice Cream on the Front Line and Navy Morale

A fragment discusses plans to boost morale with comforts like space for activities and a portable ice cream freezer on ships. It notes infantrymen and sailors desire morale boosters, with a hint that practical limits hinder carrying such comforts in combat conditions.

Eee Ae Company Todbereli

No clear headline from scribbled note

Fragmentary text mentions brown sugar and Kit with a salty taste but no coherent event or subject. No person or organization clearly identified. Unable to determine a factual news item or outcome from the fragment.

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