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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1954
Page
2
Two drivers were charged today in Marvin Cameron's justice of peace court with traffic violations. Harland Dee Kavanaugh, 37, of 406% N. Fifth, was charged with failure to yield the right of way. James LeRoy Jorgenson, 21, of 604 A, was charged with passing on the right.
The Lawton community hotel board chose The Lawtonian as the building name after 300 suggestions. Other popular options included The Lahoma The Lawtonia and The Geronimo. Voters favored The Lawtonian and a large lighted sign is hoped to crown the 10 story structure.
Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. predicted a generally good year for newspapers in 1954 at the Oklahoma Press Association meeting. He cited rising costs but steady newsprint and ink prices, expected gains in circulation, and continued emphasis on editorial integrity to resist media disruption.
The conference discusses disarmament moves and a possible Big Five framework with Molotov pressing to include Asia. Dulles and allies push for secret sessions on Germany and Austrian independence while probing scope for Asia only talks. The plan keeps the Big Five idea alive amid competing approaches and China’s role remains unsettled.
French high command reports Viet Minh assaults at Dien Bien Phu repelled with heavy losses. The offensive aimed at isolated French outposts 180 miles west of Hanoi, with artillery fire repelling attackers in northwest Indo China.
Cox, held by Russians after 1949 Berlin incident, says he spent over four years in Communist prisons and labor camps. He plans to visit family in Oklahoma City and Houston, then hunt with his father in Mexico, pending Army interview and potential reenlistment decision.
Weather outlook promises a fourth day of mild, cloudy conditions for the area with a high near 70 on Saturday. After several days of gradual warmth in January, no rain is expected in the western portion while the eastern section may see lingering clouds before a high pressure front moves in.
Volunteers tally a county Mothers March for polio with contributions from cents to 100 dollars. Mrs. Carl Stephens chairs the effort aided by Mrs. Jerry Mustain and others as the counting party sorts envelopes and money with Lawton Lions Club sponsorship.
Oklahoma City area market notes detail steady butter and varied livestock pricing with cattle calves hogs and sheep trades mostly nominal. Regional poultry eggs and butterfat prices listed for towns including Shawnee Tulsa Ardmore Chandler and Enid. Chickasha hosts a church outreach campaign urging 10 000 residents to attend Sunday School and church on March 7.
A delegation of 16 Lawton school students led by Dan Fuller leaves Gly to attend the annual YMCA model legislature at the state capitol this weekend. Julia, a LAS senior, serves as president pro tem of the senate with peers including George Kouri Val Frakes Allen Isbell and others. They carry an Encouragement act repeal of the corporate income tax and a bill on electrical regulation amid state budget discussions.
Engineering plans for a $720 000 parking and traffic facility at the intersection of S 62 and Fort Sill Boulevard in Cache propose to ease shopper access. The project includes parking facilities and traffic improvements to support local businesses.
A single bat species is linked to a wingecyclopedia titled Setannica Britannica. The reference suggests a cataloging work or database for this creature. Further details are not provided in the brief excerpt.
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