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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1954

Page

12

Gen Bolte Affirms Army Still Needed Despite Air Power View

Fort Knox Ky Gen Charles L Bolte the vice chief of staff of the Army argued against the idea that super weapons flown by air can replace ground forces. He said the Army’s core mission remains to prepare for war and win it with ground forces if needed and noted ground forces remain essential to counter threats and defend overseas bases.

Fort Knox Charles L. Bolte Assahere Bolte Korea United States

Second Bank Robbery Suspect Captured in Fort Smith

Fort Smith Arkansas January 29 UP the second of three men in the December 23 Vian Oklahoma bank robbery was captured at a bus station Merlin K Foster 19 of Sallisaw Oklahoma arrested as he stepped off a bus from Sallisaw A tip indicated his location The first suspect William Mee Gehee 19 of Muldrow Oklahoma surrendered to a Sallisaw officer naming Foster and Roy Blankenship of Arkoma Oklahoma as accomplices Blankenship remained at large

Fort Smith Ark Vian Okla Merlin K. Foster Sallisaw William Mee-Gehee Muldrow

Girl Scout ceremony makes Mrs Johnston Murray tenderfoot

Mrs Johnston Murray wife of the governor was inducted by the Girl Scouts in Oklahoma City in a ceremony yesterday earning the rank of tenderfoot.

Oklahoma City Girl Scouts Johnston Murray

Hal Boyle laments children maturing too fast in modern era

Hal Boyle argues today’s children are spoiled by constant entertainments from television and gadgets. He urges preserving simple joys and the wonder of childhood, warning that reading and imagination shrink as youth mature emotionally too quickly.

Santa Claus Somerset Mugham Mars Old London David Copperfield Mississippi Huckleberry Finn

Safe Stolen From Cache Garage Recovered Empty

Sheriff's officers recovered an empty safe found about eight miles south of Cache. The safe, containing 450 dollars, was stolen early Wednesday from the Paul Simmons garage in Cache. No cash was recovered and no arrests were reported.

Paul Simmons Cache

Soonerland Resort Company Files Writ Of Incorporation

Soonerland Resort Co. filed for a writ of incorporation at the Oklahoma secretary of state's office. The firm will handle concessions at Lake Texoma State Park. Incorporators are Glenn M Bone McDonald Ira L Nichols and John C McConnell all of Oklahoma City with capital stock set at 150000 dollars.

Oklahoma City The Soonerland Resort Co John D. Conner Lake Texoma State Park Glenn M. Itbone McDonald Ira L. Nichols John C. McConnell Capital

Funeral Rites Planned for Mrs Dorothy Vanis

Funeral services for Dorothy Vanis 32 former Lawton resident who died Wednesday night at her Lubbock Texas home will be held at 10 30 a m Saturday in Lubbock She was daughter of Oscar and Mrs Dierdorff now of Tulsa and active in civic groups Survivors include her husband Henry Vanis and daughter Diedre The body will be moved to Tulsa for burial after services in Lubbock.

Dorothy, Vanis Lawton Lubbock Tex

Fletcher Pioneer Myrtie Conner Fletcher Dies at 89

Mrs Myrtie Conner Fletcher 89 longtime Fletcher resident died Thursday evening in a Chickasha nursing home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church with burial in Fletcher cemetery. She came to Fletcher in 1901 and is survived by nephew Harry Bryant of Lubbock Texas. She had recently broken a hip in a fall and had been ill since.

Fletcher Myrtie Conner Fletcher Pioneer Chickasha First Christian Church Fletcher Cemetery Conner Harry Bryant Lubbock Tex

Egyptian crooner star may seek marriage with ex queen

Farid El Atrash said he is thinking of proposing to ex Queen Narriman but has not yet done so. Narriman's mother and her lawyer denied romance reports. Cairo rumors say a divorce from ex King Farouk could lead to marriage. friends cite the actor as the source.

Cairo Egypt Farid el Atrash Narriman Farouk Atrash

Riley Seeks Only Supreme Court Post in 1954 Race

Lawton attorney Fletcher Riley announced he will seek the state Supreme Court seat from the ninth district in the 1954 election. He abandoned a multi filing plan after an election board ruling, insisting he may file for one office only.

Riley Supreme Court Fletcher Riley Lawton State Supreme Court State Election Board U. S Senate

Lawyer Riley Despite Earlier Court Filing In Lawton

Riley, practicing since 1948, has maintained a legal residence in Lawton since 1901, and voided the earlier court filing.

Riley Lawton

Egyptians Built Mud Brick Homes For Millennia

National Geographic notes that ancient Egyptians recorded mud brick building for thousands of years, reflecting durable local construction methods and adaptation to Nile valley environments. Researchers document long use of sun dried bricks across settlements and monuments.

National Geographic Soci

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Gen. Bolte Willie Edwards Hal Boyle New York Soonerland Resort Company Zwaan Dorothy Vanis Mrs. Myrtie Conner Reg. TM. BB. Butler Mig. Co, Inc Currell Lumber O. D O. D. Jackets Ike Poplin Price Comanche Army and Indian Store Pittsburgh Paints Ay Katte Lo Realtors Everest & Jennings W. FP Glasgow Stephens Ae Denier Penney
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