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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1948
Page
6
A devotional note praises giving thanks and constant prayers for others. It references a passage from Thessalonians and a quotation about prayer's power, attributed to Martin Luther, emphasizing faith and spiritual support.
The Nation Today reports the compulsory military training bill is stuck in Congress. The House Armed Services Committee approved it, but the House Rules Committee has not acted, risking further delay or death. Republicans hold a Rules majority, delaying floor action despite support from the American Legion. The bill's price tag is about 2 billion dollars annually.
The Washington column reviews Bernard Baruch's Senate testimony proposing a two year 11 point program for full economic mobilization, compulsory service, wage controls, and a Recovery Administrator. It also notes Baruch's push for mutual defense pacts and overseas bases, drawing sharp partisan and international reaction.
The process to advance a bill hinges on committee action or floor votes. A two thirds majority is needed to force a committee's bill to the house floor. If neither step occurs, the rules committee may stall until the session ends. Even after house approval, Senate action is required to become law.
Dr Edwin P Jorday explains glaucoma as a leading cause of blindness in the United States. About 20,600 of the 200,000 blind suffer from glaucoma, which rises with age. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can often prevent complete vision loss. The exact cause remains unknown and pressure inside the eyeball rises during an attack.
A medical note emphasizes urgent care for glaucoma, describing painful eye inflammation, hard eyeball, and fluid blockage. It warns daily life for patients, mentions lifelong medicines, possible drainage surgery, and the need for early diagnosis and individualized treatment to avoid blindness.
A compact roundup lists services and activities from First Presbyterian First Methodist and other local churches. Notices include Sunday worship times prayer meetings youth programs scouts gatherings and interchurch events with multiple pastors and venues across the community.
The article outlines Jesus as seeker and savior with key statements from Luke 19 10 and Pontius Pilate scenes. It emphasizes Jesus mission to reveal God not abolish the law, to serve, and to bear witness to truth. Parables of the Lost Sheep and Prodigal Son illustrate salvation and the value of one soul.
A dense list of church services, events, and meetings fills today’s page. First Centenary Methodist, Real Heights Presbyterian, First Church of the Nazarene, and Salvation Baptist outline worship times, Sunday schools, youth programs, and planning meetings across Conway area venues.
Calvary Baptist Church Chapel No. 2 hosts revival events and weekly services led by Rev. Brown and Rev. Lyon. The schedule includes Sunday school, worship services, midweek Bible study, and prayer meetings at Horton Way, with associate pastor C. Caussti and guests from Westminster and Assembly of God also featured.
A garbled but readable notice lists Protestant, Episcopal, Mormon, and Jewish services. It mentions preaching and communion at 145 a m, study classes, Sunday and Wednesday activities, and various chapels including NEW POST CHAPEL and CHAPEL NO. Divine services at different times.
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