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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1954

Page

2

Hospital News Items Admitted and Births listed with details

The page lists multiple hospital admissions and dismissals across towns such as Calumet Oklahoma City Cache Snyder and Duncan. It notes births including a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Marra at Park Street and several newborns with dates and weights. Medical and surgical entries include many individuals by name with addresses and conditions.

Richard Smallman Calumet A Wheeler Oklahoma City Andrew Pahmahmie Gracemont Nita Birdsong Cache Connie Sue Haury Apache Baldwin Parker Jr Indiahoma Myers Texas J. R. Dobry Irwin Jack Ward S. Eighth W. A. Harrison H. A. Robertson Tulane Fate ] Taylor Hughie Martin A T. Barfield S. 15Th A Howard Ott Howard Ash Notley Smoot Faxon Jean Bailey Washington E. McKee S. Fifth N. J. Vinson J. H. Carter Eldora Montgomery Snyder Yvonne Shipman Elizabeth Wolf Bell Nina Ruth Fulton Duncan H. David S. 13Th S. Richardson C. R. McClure Frederick Kye West Robert Marra Park James Eschill Walters Corbett Harold Hailbrook W. L. Hailbrook Sterling W. W. Harris Joshaua Smotichey Jackie Elizabeth Kelley D. Medical Carol Ann Carel Jess Carel H. Medical Fred Carder Loren Nix Nix Cornelia Daly John Daly Fort Sill L. T. Shuler Foster Okla F. B. Barnes Maple Arthur Smith Charles James Fischer Charles Fischer

Budgetary Strain Shapes City Fiscal 1953 Plan

City budget talks reveal a $964,632.83 demand for the new year while the general fund is capped at $613,850.69. Officials must cut about $350,781.64 from requests to fit the limit, with a $234,950 utility bill and many department figures listed alongside prior-year expenditures.

Street and Alley Department County Excise” Board Airport Utility Department Ee Eee Recreation Dept Health Department

Lawton Club Namesake Change Sparks Humorous Golf Tale

In Lawton a rumor swirls around attorney Jack Cummins, set to appear as Jack Sandy McCummins in official club records. He plans a children’s treatise on How Not to Bob for Apples, inspired by a muddy water hazard on the No 6 hole where he slipped while aiding his wife Trudy.

Jack Cummins Attroney Jack Sandy) McCummins Lawton Country Club Mr. Cummins Trudy Cummins

Why Do They Buy A Survey Of Home Ownership Motives

A survey of homeowners shows 24 percent buy for investment because rents are too high. Twenty two percent seek home ownership, 19 percent cite no rental options, 11 percent value independence and security, 4 percent for the right house, 20 percent for location, and 7 percent for miscellaneous reasons.

Greece Sends Two Beauties to Miss Universe Contest

In Long Beach California the Miss Universe committee faces a visa snag from the State Department over Greece entrants. Rika Dialina initially won Miss Greece but was barred by the McCarran Act for Communist literature ties. runner-up Effi Ardoulakakis arrives to represent Greece while Dialina may still compete under a Dulles clearance. Preliminaries for Miss U.S.A. begin with four days of judging ahead of the domestic winner advancing to the Miss Universe competition.

Long Beach Calif Greece U.S. State Department Rika Dialina Athens McCarran Effi Ardoulakakis John Foster Dulles Miss Dialina

Cops Save Sooner Sailor From Thugs

Philadelphia July 20 Detectives aided Oklahoma sailor Clarence Lehman after a street assault by two men. Lehman fought them off until a police car arrived and one assailant tripped as a detective fired a shot.

Philadelphia Clarance Lehman Erie Okla

County Farm Women To Start Craterville Park Gathering

Comanche county farm women will open a two day recreational camp at Craterville park with 24 Home Demonstration clubs attending. Lawton BPW club guests will join Wednesday program from 6 30 to 9 30 p m with Mrs John S Taylor speaking on wild flowers and colored slides. Music by Jeanne and Helen Bunch and Ed Roberts of extension service will speak plus a crafts demonstration by Elma Garner.

Comanche County Farm Craterville Park Lawton Business and Professional Women's Club H.D John S. Taylor Jeanne Helen Bunch Hillside Ed Roberts Extension Service Elma Garner Jackson County Altus

Oklahoma Heat Wave Rages Amid Death Toll Rises

The heat wave in Oklahoma persists with 62 heat deaths since July 1 and temperatures reaching 111 degrees in Kingfisher. Forecasters warn of more above normal heat and drought stress on water, crops, and pastures as isolated showers offer brief relief.

Associated Press Oklahoma Lulu M. Harvey Miami Omer Evans Malinda Sloan Picher Kingfisher Drouth Alva Covington Perry Enid Weather Bureau Idabel McAlester Ponca City Hobart Tulsa Ft. Sill Ardmore Oklahoma City Gage Guyman

Flanders Presses McCarthy Censure Amid Subcommittee Revelations

The article details McCarthy aide Cohn's resignation and the push for censure led by Senator Flanders with support from Sen. Lehman. It notes the internal McCarthy subcommittee faction seeking to oust Cohn, and Lehman planning a later Senate address on McCarthyism with broad support.

McCarthy Flanders Sen R-Vi Senate Cohn Wisconsin Len Potter Sens McClellan Ark Symington Jackson Wash MccCarthy Lehman D-Lib Tessom Carr Staing

Markets Overview From Chicago to Oklahoma City

Chicago butter and wholesale markets show steady prices amid unchanged to slightly higher bids. Oklahoma City cattle urgent sale with slow trade, mixed loads, steer and heifer values at 18.00-20.50 for yearlings, cows mostly lower, hogs down, lambs steady, and state poultry egg prices drifting with regional variations.

Chicago Oklahoma City USDA State Department of Agriculture Today Lawton Frederick el Reno Hennessey Kingfisher Enid Fairview Hobart Medford Vici Blackwell Yukon Clinton Alva Guyman Hooker Broilers F.o.b. Farm Muskogee Vinita Ardmore Tulsa Hens Laverne Pauls Mage Siach Kasha McAlester Cinton Pauls Valley Chandler Chickasha Durant Reno Elk City Clineae Watonga Cueak el Reno

Oklahoma City probes lead in Pasadena kidnap case

Police pursue Skinner and associates in a Dallas to Pasadena kidnapping case linked to Cravatt's death. Hoover urged surrender after a visit. Hodges, a Kansas parolee, is detained as a potential “finger man” in the robbery attempt. Fairris wounded near Shawnee. Carrol Price and Skinner held on related flight charges.

Page One Pasena Hoover Skinner Kern Dallas Pasadena Isbell Oklahoma City Wayne Harbolt Cravatt Harbolt Kansas Jimmy Lee Hodges Kansas State Lansing Jones Boys Market Hodges L. H. Bailey the Kansas Fairris Shawnee Okla M Anthony Hospital Attef Acer Raymond Carrol] Price James Edward Skinner No Skinner

Heat driven toll mounts as Midwest swelters and hog losses rise

The central United States baked under 100 degree heat with drought hurting corn and livestock. Illinois officials warn further heat could worsen damage while Staunton area farmers report many hogs dying and carcasses burning due to overwhelmed reduction plants.

Texas South Dakota Midwest Illinois J. A. Ewing Staunton Macoupin County

Movie Star's Son Held In Cab Holdup

Edward G. Robinson Jr., 23, son of actor Edward G Robinson, was arrested on suspicion of robbing two taxi cabs in Hollywood. Police identified him after cab drivers linked him to holdups on June 25 and July 1.

Hollywood Edward G. Robinson Jr

Firemen Share Light Moments Amid Tight Workload

Lawton firefighters emphasize discipline and safety while keeping equipment in top shape. They note a rare spare moment is used for a checkerboard game and a bite of fun after demanding shifts.

Lawton Hancock Markham

Funeral Rites for ea Maley Held in Portales

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday for ea Maley of Portales New Mexico formerly of Lawton who died Friday in a Portales hospital. Rev. Richard Hopper of Central Baptist Church officiated. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery with Becker Funeral Home directing. Bearers included Albert W. Wilson Marlow Arthur Blankenship Oklahoma City Johnny C. Dinger Oklahoma City Floyd Tibbets Lubbock Tex Johnny Parker Midland Bill Reynolds Marlow and Stanley Lewis Rush Springs. Mr. Maley was born in Oklahoma City December 11 1900.

Ea Maley Portales N.M Midland Bill Reynolds Marlow Stanley Lewis Rush Springs Mr. Maley Oklahoma City

Mrs. Bridges Returns From Dallas Illness Visit

Mrs. George I Bridges of 1710 Dearborn has returned from Dallas Texas where she cared for her ailing mother Mrs G L Henson Her children Donna and George Jr came back from Carlsbad New Mexico where they visited Mr and Mrs Jackarene Mrs Wigington and children Sylvia Dan and Ronald of 2121 Dearborn returned from Jackson Mississippi for a niece s wedding and also visited Gulfport New Orleans and Evans country while en route

George I. Bridges Dearborn Dallas Tex G. L. Henson Donna George Jr Carlsbad N. Mex D. L. Wigington Sylvia Dan Ronald Jackson Miss

New Parking Lanes In Lawton Draw Traffic Rules

Lawton police chief Ralph Hennessee announced new street markings in downtown including painted parking spaces driving lanes and intersections. Offenders will receive tickets while enforcement will start soon with a grace period. drivers must stay inside the yellow line and obey the new markings as city crews finish work on D and C streets.

Lawton Ralph Hennessee Hennessee

Lack Of Volunteers May Stop City Polio Class

City polio class cannot be held this summer due to a volunteer shortage. Mrs. Tom Lansden says only a few women have volunteered and about 20 student workers are needed to train for polio ward care at Memorial and Southwestern hospitals.

Lawton Area N Polio Emergency Volunteers Corps Tom Lansden County Polio Foundation Lansden E. H. Sohl Memorial Hospital Howard Parsons O. L. Parsons Southwestern Hospital Memorial James Michael McGehee J. W. McGehe Duncan John Mark Richardson Cecil Richardson James Harvey II Clifford Nunley Damarine McPhail Daniel McPhail Dearborn

Peace talks near end as Red China demands joint cease fire

Western negotiators push toward an accord on Indochina ending the deadlock over a cease fire. Washington rejects a joint declaration with the Communists but agrees not to use force to obstruct peaceful moves. Eden Mendes France and Molotov held talks as the 30 day deadline nears.

Paris United States Viet Nam Walter Bedell Smith Anthony Eden Molotov Eden Pierre Mendes-France Red China Mendes- France Red China Mendes - France

Directors Will Air Budget For Lawton Fort Sill Chest

Lawton Fort Sill Community Chest directors meet Thursday at 3 p m in the Community Chest office 430% D to hear recommendations and discuss a tentative budget. George Ba serves as chairman as reports from Monday's all day meeting summarize agency needs and participation.

Lawton-Fort Sil Community Chest George Ba

Calumet Farm Boy Found Dead. Coroner Reports Possible Sex Case

A 13 year old Calumet farm boy, Charles E Sherman, was found dead at midnight beside a lake near his home. The coroner said a preliminary investigation showed the youth was sexually confronted. Sherman lived northwest of Calumet in Canadian County.

Calumet, Okla Calumet Charles E. Sherman G. W. Sherman Canadian County

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