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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1948

Page

2

Jewish Republic Faces Heavy War Costs and Austerity

London reports Israeli sources say wartime operations cost the Jewish Republic about 20,000 dollars per hour with two thirds of the budget for defense. Officials expect over 1 billion dollars in needs in coming years, with half from abroad. Development plans focus on industry, imports will exceed exports, and immigration costs rise. The British blocked Palestine sterling balances, and exports continue amid hostilities.

London Israel United States Ateast Palestine Britain

Israel Economy Tied to Arab Ties Warns Analysts

States warn that Israel's economy could reach 22 million dollars in value but depend heavily on close trade with Arab neighbors. Sources acknowledge that Jewish industry would be confined to a small home market without Arab cooperation, while overseas exports face stiff competition from industrial powers.

Israel

Tito Faces Cominform Clash Over Yugoslav Policy

Reports from Bucharest say Cominform meetings may have occurred to discuss its dispute with Marshal Tito. The Yugoslav Communist party denies charges as lies and slander, while verification remains uncertain and Bucharest is noted as possible new permanent headquarters.

Cominform Communist International Information Bureau Tito Yugoslav Communist Party Central Committee Ocominform Bucharest Romania Marshal Tito Yugoslavia Belgrade

Six Priests Reported Slain by Communists

Vatican sources in Peiping report that six Trappist priests from Yangkiaping were killed by Chinese Communist forces. Escapees from a Communist prison provided the information, though details were scarce. The Vatican noted a belief they may have been stoned to death.

Vatican City Peiping Yangkiaping Vatican Moutree

Truce Talks Move on Palestine State Plan

A counter proposal from the league's political committee envisions Palestine as an Arab state with Jews granted full citizenship and minority rights. Another Arab source says Egypt plans to invite 21 Western nations to a Cairo conference on Western and American attitudes toward Palestinian Arabs.

League Palestine Egypt Cairo Conference On America

Holiday Outing Drowns Five Children in Tickfaw River

In Hammond Louisiana on July 5 a tragic Fourth of July outing ended with five children dead when a fishing boat capsized on the Tickfaw River. Father Luther Slade saved three of his own children and a baby. five youths aged 14 to six perished, including Slade’s niece Louise McLaurine and nephew James McLaurine.

Hammond Tickfaw Luther Slade Slade Robbie Jean Jean Slade Leo Doyle Slade James-Larry Slade Louise ‘McLaurine James McLaurine McLaurine Mississippi McLaurin Springfield Horse Bluff

Two Victims Continues From Page One

A series of injuries occurred around midday Sunday at Lake Quansic Parker in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Tom my Rickey, 24, of Chickasha and Mrs H M Bynum of Oklahoma City were hospitalized for bites and burns. While visiting, Mrs Coleman of Tulsa and her infant daughter Phyllis were cut by water and scalding, with the child and mother treated and discharged later. Cecil Lewis, 19 months, of Shallow Water Texas sustained burns from hot water. All were treated at Southwestern hospital and released.

Lawton Forbes Tommy Rickey Chickasha H. M. Bynum Oklahoma City Lake Quansic Parker Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Hickey Southwestern Hospital Bynum R. EB. Coleman Tulas Phyllis Coleman Coleman Cecil Thomas Lewis C. R. Lewis Tex

Fourth of July Holiday Observed Across Southwest Oklahoma

Holiday weekend brought few fireworks reports in the city under a strict ordinance. Families gathered on county roads after dark to enjoy displays. Most offices closed. county offices to stay shut for election day. Fort Sill personnel on light duty for the nation's 172nd Independence anniversary.

Fort Sill

Statewide primary race and constitutional questions on ballot

The article lists candidates for the Democratic primary including Wilbur Cartwright, Fletcher S. Filey, Ora J. Fox, C. A. Gentry, and L. G. Burt, with votes set for tomorrow. It also covers three constitutional questions proposing a legislator pay raise, a six college regents board, and a new maintenance levy for separate schools. Four supreme court seats and one each on the criminal court of appeals and the corporation commission are to be filled.

Tary Wilbur Cartwright Supreme Court Fletcher S. Filey Ora J. Fox C. A. Gentry Vinita L. G. Burt Tulsa Constitutional Board of Regents Criminal Court of Appeals and Corporation Commission

Peiping students riot over military training edict

Angry PEIPING students wrecked the city council chamber protesting a resolution to send them to military camps. Five thousand refugees from Manchuria surged police lines, toppled gates, smashed windows and furniture, and ripped wiring. Two officials were beaten. Police Superintendent Kao Wen was badly hurt. Placards labeled council members tyrants.

Phiping Manchuria Kao Wen

Fatal Oklahoma traffic toll climbs with seven more deaths

The article lists several fatal and serious crashes across Oklahoma. Mrs Clinkenbeard and her son died in a head on collision near Bristow. Ten others injured were rushed to Bristow and Tulsa hospitals. Blowout near Gore killed Montgomery as his car overturned. Miss Burnett died after stepping into the path of a bus near Oklahoma City. Additional fatalities include L. R. Hicks and Earl Shannon. The year’s death toll reaches 228 versus 219 last year.

L. R. Hicks Russell, Ark Earl Shannon Walters

Ike Remains in Play for Democratic Nomination

Senator McClellan and allies push for General Eisenhower’s nomination at the Democratic convention. McClellan says Ike may accept if asked after January remarks. McClellan plans a seconding speech if Arkansas leads the roll. Florida Senator Pepper to aid as alternate amid tensions with Truman.

Truman Eisenhower Arkansas McClean Alabama Arizona McClellan Philadelphia Florida Claude Pepper Pepper Columbia University

Unclear memo on university event and student address

Fragmentary user text references spending time away from the office and a university address to summer students. No concrete facts, names, dates, or locations are discernible for a proper news item.

Personal Notices From Lawton Area Residents

Mr and Mrs Lee Cleveland of Dearborn route left Saturday on an extended vacation to California Oregon Colorado Salt Lake City and Washington points Mr Cleveland a civil service employee at Fort Sill Mrs Cleveland runs the Terminal beauty shop Mr and Mrs Jos Sisson of Oklahoma City spent the Fourth with Mr and Mrs Keenney at 705 E and Mrs Lee Eckles 1607 So Ninth Mrs Mollie Randolph Lawtons registrar of vital statistics returned from a Lake Charles La visit with her son Bob Randolph and family Mrs Glen Hoover Oklahoma City a former Lawton resident and daughter of Mrs Hazel Ralston 624 Summit underwent emergency appendectomy at St Anthony hospital in Oklahoma City in satisfactory condition

Lee Cleveland Dearborn California Oregon Colorado Salt Lake City Utah Washington Cleveland Civil Service Fort Sill Jos Sisson Oklahoma City Keenney Lee Eckles Mollie Randolph Lawton Vital A Statistics Lake Charles Bob Randolph Randolph Robert Tames Thomas Sidney Glen Hoover Hazel Ralston Summit St. Anthony's Hospital

Bombay Riot Flares. Hindu Muslim Toll Rises

A Hindu Muslim clash that began last night in Bombay had claimed 35 lives by late today with at least 95 wounded. Most victims were Hindus as authorities investigate the causes and aftermath. A separate study notes a bird migration theory involving Earth's magnetism.

Bombay

New Yorker Bottle Collector Brin Builds Rare Old Bottle Collection

Leon Brin, a New Yorker and hotel club division manager, amasses over 200 antique bottles from pioneer days. He travels to shops nationwide, boasting glass statuettes of Venus-like figures, portraits of famous men, and chimneyed houses as ornate spout containers. Brin notes many bottles were saved as artful parlor ornaments a century ago, now prized by collectors.

New York Leon Brin Brin Schenley's Hotel Divsion William A. Adams

Change Made In Schedule For Harmon Park Movies

Harmon Park will show movies each Monday evening starting tonight to avoid conflicting with Tuesday square dances. Union Park movies continue on Thursday nights. Mrs Ruth G Spencer directed the park recreation program and announced the schedule change.

Har Mon Park Ruth G. Spencer Harmon Park Union Park

Lost 23 Month Old Collier Sought In Somerset Area

In Somerset Pennsylvania on July 5 searchers combed five miles of rugged terrain for 23 month old Collier who vanished from a mountain cabin near Kooser state park. State police and over 200 volunteers pressed the renewed hunt, sweeping brush for any trace of the child.

Somerset Collier Kooser State Park

Man Builds Boat Around Drain Pipe in Milwaukee

Anchored Milwaukee reports John Masel found his 19 foot homemade motor boat framed around a vertical drain pipe, hindering removal when he attempted to move the craft. Masel’s first boat-building effort shows an unexpected pipe-centered construction in his basement.

Milwaukee John Masel

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