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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1954
Page
11
The six member Recreation Commission approved the 1954 55 budget of 15317 50 monday afternoon. Peyton Hurst abstained from endorsing the full amount citing insufficient funds for youth athletic programs and urged consideration of additional monies for city recreation activities.
Oklahoma City insurance man Irvin Hurst failed to force a runoff placement as a Democratic lieutenant governor candidate. He argued Cowboy Pink Williams used a prefix in his name, but the Oklahoma Supreme Court denied original jurisdiction for lack of merit. Williams, who had the name change from James Pinkney to Cowboy Pink, faced questions over election law and ballots.
Three Wichita youths were charged with stealing a car Sunday from 210 G and were under investigation for theft and burglary in Jackson and Caddo counties. A fourth juvenile was turned to authorities. one 15 year old was not charged due to age. Altus police arrested the Kan-Sans and confiscated socks and gum.
Lawton highway patrols report thirty three motorists arrested since Saturday as a statewide traffic safety drive continues. County Attorney Manville Redman filed charges against four this morning and twenty nine yesterday. Arrests include speeding at night, improper muffler, driving while intoxicated, no operator's license and other violations for residents near Fort Sill, Marlow, Cyril and Fletcher. Three people were charged for public drunkenness.
Maurice Halverson age 30 waived preliminary hearing on a second degree forgery charge and was bound over for trial. Justice Marvin Cameron set bond at 1500 dollars. Halverson is accused of giving a 32.50 worthless check on July 9 to Liberty Oil Co. of Lawton.
Constance Fennimore Woolson, noted American author, was born in the U.S. state of Ohio.
A trash fire in an alley spread to two small rear houses behind No. 24 causing minor property damage. Firemen reported the alarm came in at 4 45 p m with no damage estimate available.
County Attorney Manville Redman filed charges against Kye Yackeyonny for passing a bogus check. The complaint by F. L. Hughes states Yackeyonny gave him a check on June 7.
Hunter Hunter, 40, of Lawton, was charged Monday by County Attorney Manville Redman with assault and battery after allegedly threatening a Lawton woman with a knife. Inez Middleton signed the complaint. He is held in county jail and faces a peace bond and arraignment.
Ben Porter of Lawton is charged with pointing a pistol by County Attorney Manville Redman. John Wright of Lawton testified Porter brandished a pistol at the city dump on Monday and later forced his daughter Jine to leave with him. Porter is jailed in Lawton.
City council to air a proposed amendment to the milk ordinance at tonight's meeting after repeated postponements. The last action directed the city attorney and ordinance committee to draft changes setting standards for the cooling time before milk must be cooled.
Philadelphia Police report an armored car carrying 300000 dollars was involved in a crash and towed by a tow truck to a company garage after minor injuries to several people. Police requested extra units to guard the content during the incident.
U.S. farmers harvested 82,000 acres of carrots in 1953 with a value in excess of 51 million dollars.
The Army confirms the aviation school will move from Fort Sill to Camp Rucker by mid 1955 with final training at Sill ending November 30 1955. Personnel totals include about 1350 students and 800 staff with Spartan Aircraft possible as future maintenance contractor. Camp Rucker offers existing facilities three runways and helicopter base potential.
Murray pushed for a quick survey of drought damaged counties to certify a disaster area. Congressman Edmondson reported increasingly serious conditions in the second district with pastures gone and foundation herds being sold. Murray warned the entire state faces critical conditions and plans are being mapped for possible federal relief.
In Detroit a $5 million suit was filed against Dr Kenneth Bee in Wayne County Circuit Court by Jean A Lack and David C Lewis co administrators of Lack s estate They seek 250000 in damages for the lost earnings of Lack s two sons from his death during a Memorial Day weekend rendezvous with Edith Small The defendant remains in jail at Allegan where he is tried for the May 29 slaying of Lack by a gunshot.
Blues singer Kay Starr is improving at Good Samaritan Hospital two days after surgery. The illness causing the operation was not disclosed.
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