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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1954
Page
1
The House Appropriations Committee trimmed President Eisenhower’s emergency package to 39 percent of 1.96 billion, amid a broader 10 program omnibus. The panel slashed military construction and public works funding, urging use of unobligated balances to cover costs and curb rising build expenses across the armed services.
A B-29 bomber collided in midair with another large aircraft near Logan Airport in Boston. The B-29 landed safely. no immediate word on casualties or the fate of the second aircraft was available.
The Associated Press reports 49 deaths in Oklahoma tied to the heat wave as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees across the state. Victims include hospital patients in Western State and Central State facilities, residents in Tulsa and McAlester areas, and visitors such as a Wichita native. A cooling front yesterday reduced heat in central Oklahoma with scattered showers. a tornado caused minor damage in Seminole County and a wind storm affected Holdenville.
The death toll from heat and storms rose to 190 as cool northerly winds pushed back the season's severest heat wave across Kansas to the North Atlantic states. Daytime highs shifted 10 to 25 degrees cooler. 90s and 100s persisted in the south with 107 in Little Rock and 102 in Fort Worth. St Louis reached 92 after 113 the day before, while coaches blamed a week of heat for dozens of hospital baths.
Billy Maxwell posted his third straight sub par round with a 5 under 67 at Fort Sill to press his Fourth Army tournament lead. Teammate Lt Wes Brown parred 72 for the second day, aiming to catch runnerup Dick GoerlIch of Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
City Recreation Commission outlines 1954-55 needs with total expenses at 1. Major items include 6000 for a recreational director and 4517.50 for youth center operations now under construction and slated to open in October. The panel seeks minimum funds to run the program and notes potential self-sustainability with fencing and lighting upgrades.
The city endures a continued hot spell with temperatures near 100 today and forecasts calling for well above normal heat through next week. Readings reached 100 by 11 a.m. with highs expected at 100 to 108 in the southwest. overnight lows near 75.
Reservists from New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana Texas and Oklahoma join 632 US Army Reserve soldiers at Fort Sill for two weeks of artillery adjutant general and command and general staff training. Maj. Gen. Edward T Williams toured the camp inspecting classes and field work as ROTC and reserve units practice directing fire and other tasks.
Chestertown Maryland faced a 90 minute blast and fire at the Kent Manufacturing Co fireworks and munitions plant. Ten workers died and about 20 others were hospitalized as residents were evacuated and town crews battled flames for nearly three hours.
Senate GOP leader Knowland blocks McCarthy plan for Boston hearings on alleged Communists in defense plants. Boston session moved to Washington. Potter seeks firing of subcommittee staff with votes to come by July 31. Mundt delays on Cohn Carr dismissals pending Army McCarthy testimony summary.
An explosion and fire at a fireworks plant near Schiller Park outside Chicago killed at least two people and injured seven, police said.
Mendes-France races the clock seeking a cease-fire by partitioning Viet Nam along the 18th parallel. A four hour Molotov meeting ended in deadlock as the Soviets resist changes. Diplomatic reports say Hanoi seeks the 14th parallel while France aims to hold near the 17th. In Washington the U S urges a stopgap Southeast Asia defense if Geneva fails.
A Lawton physician, speaking anonymously, notes the issue of smoking and lung cancer is not new in medical circles, stating the link has been known for about 25 years. He observes increased tobacco store sales and mentions cork-tipped cigarettes amid ongoing publicity.
Work starts Monday to lay yellow dash strips marking parking spaces and pedestrian lanes in downtown Lawton. Superintendent Earl Christmas says about 300 bright markers will be installed guiding traffic and pedestrians.
A telegram from Rep Victor Wicker confirms federal aid of 180000 for Lawton elementary school construction. Superintendent John Shoemaker and the education office in Washington await official word from the Office of Education on the allocation.
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