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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1948

Page

4

Legislators Pay Proposal Gains In Oklahoma Vote

Oklahoma City reports returns from most state precincts show a surge for the plan to raise legislators salaries with a growing majority. Earlier tallies favored against it but today the trend reversed as 112,523 yes to 47,965 no from 2,638 of 2,689 precincts. Proposals for a board of control for six state colleges and an extra one mill for Negro schools also prevail with large margins.

Oklahoma City Board of Control

Wynn Victor and County Races Highlight Local Primary Results

In county contests Wynn Victor led in western district with 877 votes while Otis Waldr on topped sheriff race at 2 710. Rhoads carried nearly all boxes countywide with 4 031 total. Cline, the incumbent county attorney, drew 1 927 amid gambling indictments. Kitchens won eastern district Democratic nomination with 604 votes. Kleeman secured Republican nod for commissioner east. Final results await Second primary on July 27.

Rhoads Ralph H. Cline Otis Waldron Everett Ray Hale Carl Phillips George Myers Ormer John Manning G. W. Horne Horne Manning Western District Wynn Central North Howard E. Bain Chattanooga Guy Kleeman Medicine Park Hester R. Glandon Kitchens Fletcher Cox W. H Bill) Kleeman Elgin Kleeman H. A. Amburgey Constable H. A. Colvin Williamson Clarence M. Priest Amburgey Priest Williamson John R. McCaig L. B. Farris Lowery Fansler

Oklahoma election returns show scattered leads in runoffs

Majority and Tom Steed appear set for July 27 runoffs in Shawnee. In the Republican Fourth district George Z. McKinnis Jr. led Clyde T. Patrick 3,224 to 517 across 418 precincts. Incumbent congressmen Schwabe Stigler Albert Monroney Morris leading in several districts as returns from hundreds of precincts come in. Wickersham trails Peden in the Seventh district after 261 of 859 precincts reporting. Dixie Gilmer defeats rival to face Schwabe in November in the Seventh. In the First Democratic district Gilmer trails Sullivan 18,505 to 6,579 across 422 precincts. In the Eighth district Garber wins Republican nomination. Wilson leads Leonard in Democratic race with 6,491 to 5,472 across 440 precincts.

Tom Steed Shawnee George 2. McKinnis Clyde T. Patrick Sapulpa George B. Schwabe W. G. Stigler Carl Albert Mike Monroney Toby Morris Wickersham Peden T. J. Shriner Hobart J. Warren White Hollis Dixie Gilmer Tulsa Schwabe Gilmer Fed B. C. Sullivan Barndall Martin Garber Enid M. C. Garber Eaid George Howard Wilson Dwight Leonard Beaver

Kerr Leads Oklahoma Primary With Far Bigger Total

Kerr held a commanding lead with 120 180 to Smith 63 066 as 3 414 of 3 696 precincts reported in Oklahoma's primary. Willaman had 42 721. others trailed including Fox Johnson Cartwright Berry Riley. Bond led Democrats with 72 708 over Wright 20 948 as 2 618 of 3 698 precincts reporting.

Smith Kerr Willamson Ora J. Fox U. S Glen D. Johnson Wilburn Cartwright James E. Berry Fletcher Riley Ross Rizley Truman Oklahoma Reford Bond Bond Wilbur Wright R. W. Murphy Dave Cot Ee ES Sena

Election totals show runoffs and renomination outcomes

Vote tallies from 239 of 541 precincts in the Democratic supreme court race place Justice Bayless ahead of WN. B. Johnson, signaling a runoff. Republican justice nominees spread with Lisle leading Bostick. third candidate Mills close behind. Barefoot wins renomination for state criminal court of appeals with 30,894 to 19,920 votes.

Paul V. Beck John C. Burns U. S. Stone Charles Vanderpoel Supreme Court First Judicial District Wayne [Partons Justice Bayless WN. B. Johnson W. H. Eisner Iustice Leslie Lisle Charles Bostick J. M. Mills Barefoot Bert B. Barefoot State Criminal Court of Appeals Glendon Walker Paul F. Cooper

Capitol Surplus and Reserves Rebound in Deposits Figures

Bank reports show deposits and reserves shifting, with capital and undivided profits under review. Officials note adjustments to surplus and capitol figures amid financial movements affecting capitalization and reserves.

Council Votes on Water Rates Revisions Across City

The council approved revised water rates for single taps and commercial users. Flat charges remain $2.50 monthly for plots up to 7,500 square feet. New tiered rates set charges at $2.60 for the first 5,000 gallons and varied cents per thousand for higher volumes, with adjustments for commercial entities and Fort Sill. Adjustments apply to properties inside and outside city limits.

Fort Sill

Baber Winson Heads County Attorney Bid In Quiet Election

The race saw 2,833 sheriff votes and a small county contest as Baber Winson, the sole candidate for county attorney, appeared set for certification. Tob y Morris won 4 to 1 in the Sixth District Congressional race and incumbent Callie May Bobo captured court clerk reelection while hospitalized in Temple. Other county results include Eubanks 1,763 for representative and Vantine 1,436 for sheriff with several minor local contests, plus Kerr leading the state senatorial field.

Banks Toby Morris Tom Jelks Chickasha D. A. Segrest Comanche Robert 5. Kerr Gomer Smith U. S. Senate Mac Q. Williamson O. J. Fox Andd Wilburn Cartwright Callie May Bobo Hero Allen Richardson H. D. Smith Jess Butler Dorothy Milwood Bill Colemen Charlie Moore Smith Green Hurley Taylor J. Q. Michaels Henry Robert

Walker Gets Vote Totals In Sixth District Record

The data presents tallies for voters in the Sixth District including Walker, Toby Morris, Tom Jelks, and D A Segrest, with Yes and No counts across questions 323 and 320 and related numbers such as 2 172 222 327 and 1 351 1351 153 917 817 769 11s.

Walker Congress Toby Morris Tom Jelks

Lawton Traffic Fatalities Rise in Week

The Lawton area marked its second traffic fatality in a week and third of the year. J. W. Coats, 78, of Waurika, died from injuries in a Lawton crash on June 30. Robert W. Goodin, 70, of 1412 Oklahoma, was killed near today’s scene after being struck by a car on February 3.

Lawton J. W. Coats Waurika Robert W. Goodin Oklahoma

John Pharris obituary recounts family ties across multiple states

John Pharris died aged elder years leaving wife Dora Harrell and three sons Charles Willis and Raymond from Apache, two daughters Cora Smith and Bessie Lair. Survived by three half-brothers Jim Ab Green Mahaffey and three sisters. Memorial lists pallbearers Clarence Mason Jim Martin Guy Moore Earl Scammahorn. Services held in Apache area.

Ab Mahaffey California Green Mahaffey Urbana John Crabtree Anadarko Mary Bray Fresno Calif Bertha Hillburn Bedford Penna Clarence Mason Jim Martin Guy Moore Earl Scammahorn Apache R. L. Dutcher Anadar

Funeral arrangements planned for Carnegie figures

Ko and George Nixon of Carnegie are listed in funeral notices as under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

George Nixon Carnegie Ments Smith Funeral Home

County Tally from Page One in Nip and Tuck Contest

County tallies show 32 and John Burns at 131 in a tight race. In the U S Senate contest the county Republicans backed Ross Rizley with 104 votes. Joseph Holt and Homer Cowan tied for second with 12 each, Henry J Wallace fourth with 10, Frank A Anderson, Negro, fifth with 6 and Rexford B Cragg last with 4.

John Burns Ross Rizley U. S. Senate Rizley Joseph Holt Homer Cowan Henry J. Wallace Frank A Anderson Rexford B. Cragg

Lawton Group To Map Plans Tonight For Aviation Tour

Lawton Aviation club meets at 7:30 tonight in the Army Navy YMCA Fourth and B to plan a state wide aviation tour. Dr J P Lansdon announces Aug 15 as the start with Woodward as origin and Ardmore as a convergence point. Lawton aviation enthusiasts join Flight No 1.

Lawton Group Lawton Aviation Club Army-Navy J. P. Lansdon Woodward Ardmore Lawton Aviation

Man says Rheumatism eased after TRU AID use

A Lawton resident described years of leg pain from muscular rheumatism and swelling. He reports the second day of taking TRU AID relieved the sensation of broken bones and restored walking, claiming a whole body improvement.

Lawton Ady

Lawrence D. Adams Dies in El Paso Texas

Lawrence D. Adams, a former Lawton resident, died Monday night in an El Paso hospital after a year of illness. He formerly lived in Burns near Ralston, Oklahoma, where his sister Mrs Laura McGee resides. Adams left behind his wife and a married daughter.

Lawrence D. Adams el Paso Tex Burnss Ralston Okla Laura McGee Adams Cloudcraft N. A

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