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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1946

Page

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Radar Space Probes Seen From Army Signal Corps

Army scientists foresee vast solar space exploration using radar to reach the moon and possibly Mars. They demonstrated high frequency pulses penetrating the ionosphere from Belmar New Jersey and envision radar contact with planets for mapping, atmospheric analysis, and topographical studies.

Washington Earth Army Signal Corps Moon Belmar N.J Mars Signal Corps Los Angeles Borne Osborne U.S. Army Signal Corps Harry C. Ingles Army War Department

Traffic Commission In Lawton Proposed

Lawton eyes designation of 11 streets as through routes with added bus stops at distant corners and a city traffic commission. Engineer R L Burton and City Engineer Wyatt Hendrick toured streets to back recommendations stressing education engineering and enforcement to curb accidents and improve downtown access.

Lawton City Traffic Commission R. L. Burton Lawson Burton Wyatt Hendrick Everett Lee C. D. Gore Feriris Laird Horthwestern

Mrs Fields Pioneer Dies After Long Life in Lawton

Mrs. Fields aged 78 pioneer and member of the First Christian church for years died at 2 am in Lawton. Survived by son Raymond Fields and three sisters. Services Monday at hospital and burial in Haighland Cemetery beside husband and son.

Letard Lawton Sasocer Rind Ineo Teak Tocut Hospital Faltaching Abrie Alesis Piterly Youle Ih Dee Lawton Ane Fields Agen First Christian Church Raymond Figlds Lantsny Mare Anc Dita Ashley Bath of Lange Beach Cait Jond Martie Meluels San Antonin Whee Ohier Hell Sertoon Haighland Band Bruce Fields

C of C Committees Named To Serve This Year

The Chamber of Commerce announces 1946 committee appointments to lead work programs. Members include Frank Kitchens as chair and George Page as vice chair among others across Airport, Civic Center, Retail, Paving, Industrial and more. (See Page 2, Column 6)

C. of C R. V. Scott Vehinirman Ta. Gilbert Vie Ho Metinney Luke Duff E. B. Lacy Clarence Soper F.C. Dickens J. Ky Traieck Bill RitzjWwoller Lloyd Aurell Charley Safif LG. Cale E. O. Gibb Allen Hilbray C. R. Elsworth T. J. Kelly Dean Phillips Arthur Lowi Roy Stafford Jexs Forbesd W. E. Tomlinson Roy Dunning Chairrman R. T. Carroll

Mile-O-Dimes Contest Scheduled Saturday

Lawton firemen and policemen will compete in a Mile-O-Dimes contest to raise funds for infantile paralysis. The board locations and participant groups are noted, with residents urged to contribute to the lawful fundraiser chaired by Ke Stout.

Lawton Ure Mareh Denes Luirouga Farebh Gremen Lelan Aey Ie Ag Ke Stout Conlust

Guy M Mullins Dies Thursday at 17

Guy M Mullins, 17, died at 8 40 p m Thursday at his family residence 2203 North ward after a several days illness. Born June 2 1948 he married Mrs Barbara Brawl on Sept 22 1945 and was a senior mechanic in the armored department of a civil service job at Fork. Surviving are his wife six brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements are pending with Lawson Funeral Home and will be announced.

Guy M. Mullins North Ward Ilness Urwlen Bbvica Brawl Mullins Civil Service Fork Armored Department Lawson Funeral Home

Earthquake Shakes Zurich at 6:45 PM Local Time

A seismic event struck Zurich at 6 45 PM causing a brief tremor lasting about one minute. Emergency officials report no immediate injuries and advise residents to stay calm and await further updates.

Disputes Set For UNO Meeting Study

United Nations Security Council agreed to discuss military political tensions in Iran Greece and Indonesia at its next meeting. Russia opposed Tran dispute and sought to block debate while Vishinsky filed a five point reply. Council ordered military reps to begin work on security pledges by February 1 as groundwork for enforceable council orders.

London United Nations Securidty Council Iran Greece Indonesia Soviet Russia Tran New World Peace Organization Asdar Enuieh Security Council Red Army Alfairar Anndrei Vishinsky Lig Council N. J Mae Win Australia Vishinsky Makin Soviet Union

Nations join tribunal to try Japan war criminals

Russia and France and the Netherlands joined the international tribunal to try Japan's top war crimes suspects led by Hideki Tojo. The move ends weeks of uncertainty as the United States and China and four British Empire members had prepared for the trials, set to start in March.

Russia Tokyo Jain Pi—Ruavia France Nethelanda International Tribunal Japan Hideki Tojo wRe'g United States China British Empire Ning

Extensive Program Voted By C. Of C.

The Chamber of Commerce adopted a comprehensive 1946 work program at noon today in the Old South cafeteria. Submitted by E. B. Lacy and committees, the plan includes city park development, Indian land acquisition north of Lawton, hospital facilities, street improvements, hotel and golf course construction, a modern fireproof office building, Slop signs study, water system surveys, and coordinated efforts with county and army engineers. The group also plans decorations for the Christmas season and agricultural services cooperation, with a detailed road-improvement list approved.

Chamber of Commerce Old South E. B. Lacy Lawton Army Jon Nood Carerol Warle County Mandrity King Zoa Colinue Vebeyan Agenci¢S Vorthe Christmas Decora Teo Setudiest

Lewis Returns To Fold Of AFL Lewis Returns To Fold Of AFL

United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis and his followers were readmitted to AFL membership by a near unanimous vote. AFL President William Green announced the decision, citing miner support and a council seat grant to Lewis. Green said Lewis would soon return to U S duties to oversee council rulings for the remainder of the term.

Lewis AFL United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Young American Federation of Labor APL William Green AIP Lewis Donnas Grantlig Lewiy Green

Clothes Drive Pickup Began Early Saturday in Lawton Areas

H H Shore the county Victory Clothing campaign head urged Lawton and Fort Sill residents to bundle old clothing for early pickup Saturday. Trucks and volunteers will canvass the town to reach a 40 000 pound quota with routes from the city barn at 8140 a m. Cars will collect from the Frisco rail line to Gore and Gore to Feprig area, with pickups across north south and east zones. Residents were asked to have bundles ready and the weather was expected to be fair.

Lawton Fort Sill H. H. Shore Victory Clothing Campaign Catty Gore Feprig Iti Kure ‘Ria Hinity Ris I. G. Cale

Greater Lawton To Name Officers

Greater Lawton to name officers at first board meeting tonight in the Chamber of Commerce offices Warren hotel lobby Exall English temporary chair man. Officers to be created by the board. president and vice president chosen from directors. secretary treasurer may be any stockholder. Twelve directors will represent 268 stockholders. Board members chosen last Friday include Egat Ginglissy Mileeuc, Re E Glenn, Fred C. Larrance, 2echin Keanthey, J Co Kennedy, Ron Stephens, Roy Stafford, I Miller, Jimmy Blick, and Jake.

Af Greater Lawton, Inc Tow Tipi Lia Lon Huximexamen Chamber of Commerce Warren Hotel Exall English Greater Lawton Corporation Frieday Egat Ginglissy Mileeuc Re E Glenn Fred C. Larrance 2Ehin Keanthey J Co Kennedy Ron Staphens Roy Stafford I Miller Jimmy Blick Jake

CIO Balks At U S Seizure Return To Plants

CIO United Packinghouse Workers balked at President Truman's seizure of the meat packing industry and voted not to return when government takes over at 12:01 a.m. local time. The union, representing nearly 200,000 workers, demanded wage increases before resuming work. AFL union leaders said they would support either side. Truman ordered seizure of 134 plants in 17 packing runs. Wage talks and terms under government control were left to be decided.

Claire Coxx United Press Chicago CIO United Packinghouse Workers Union Truman National AFL Unin Haddor Worle Unton Lewis J. Clark Ne Ciq Unton CIO Karl W. Jimerson GIG Lhw CIO Union Py Usly

Cold Wave Targets Oklahoma With Snow Flurries Soon

A cold wave from Berean strong northerly winds will dip Oklahoma temperatures to 10 to 15 degrees tonight with wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph. Snow flurries expected in the north and central regions, minimums fall to 1?2 degrees across the south by morning. The cold to linger through Sunday with anticipated bright skies before a gradual warm up. Ardmore posted 38 degrees, Guymon 62 as state highs fluctuated yesterday.

Berean Oklahoma Suite Weather Bureau Tele Alain Ue Sieieg Ardmore Guymon

Adequate Appliances Pledged for Disabled Veterans

Walter Burn head of the Veterans Administration promises disabled World War veterans an adequate supply of best quality and free appliances even if the government must run the artificial arm leg and eye business himself. Burn has lost one leg in an accident and keeps the other.

Washington, Jan Veterans Administration Walter Burn Bure

Short says he did not see notes on code destruction before Pearl Harbor

Lt Gen Walter Short testified to a Pearl Harbor panel that he did not view navy messages about Japan’s orders to destroy code machines and confidential papers. He noted his last Hawaii conference was Dec 3 1941, four days before the attack, and questioned why he did not see Washington to Hawaii messages from Dec 3 4 and 6. He said Adm Kimmel told him all important information, but conceded he may not have received those specific notices.

Short Washington Walter C. Short Navy Japan Pearl Harbor Hawaii Melangre Hugebald E. Kimmel Pacific Fleet Johan W. Murphy Shore Kimmel Ontying Islands Guam

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