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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1954

Page

2

Oklahoma City Markets Report: Poultry Eggs and Livestock

Oklahoma City markets show State Department of Agriculture quotes for poultry eggs and butterfat, with No 1 broilers steady and eggs firm with gains in several regions. Livestock receipts total about 3,000 cattle and 300 hogs, with slow trade on steers and heifers, lower calf prices, and mixed slaughter and feeder values across stock yards.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Theat Guyman Hooker Alva Clinton Enid Fairview Kingfisher Medford Vici Blackwell Hobart Hennessey Yukon Frederick el Reno Broilers B. Farm Watonga Vinita McAlester Tulsa Pauls Valley Lawton Durant Chickasha Chandler Elk City Ardmore Laverne Muskogee Reno USDA

Chicago Butter Markets See Steady Receipts and Prices

Butter prices hold steady with 1,256,066 receipts reported. Wholesale buying remains unchanged at 93 score AA. Market signals show mixed items including automotive price markers DBM BC 50 and others with slight variations in car values 90 B 54.5 and 89 C 51.

Chicago

Two Forfeit Bonds Two Plead Guilty On Water Wasting Counts

Four Lawtonians were charged in municipal court with wasting water. Judge Don Fisher forfeited $6 bonds for Johnny Phillips and James Roan. Erwin Thall and Bud Cooper appeared and pled guilty, with Fisher fining both defendants $6 plus court costs.

Tex McCoy Returns as Lawton Boy Scout Leader

Welcome to Tex McCoy as he begins August 1 in Lawton as the new Big Boy Scout leader. His return follows a prior stint as Boy Scout executive here. Mrs McCoy and their two daughters will move from Texas to reestablish home.

Tex McCoy Lawton Tex Texas Army Aviation School Camp Rucker Ala Dixie Aviation School

President cautions on Indo-China plan and land use

The President warned against new lands interfering with legitimate transient workers and rejected joining the main Indo-China conference declaration. He expressed grave concern over renewed Communist aggression and urged rapid talks with free nations to create a Southeast Asia collective defense while criticizing Viet Nam partition as unsatisfactory.

Tion Congress United States France Geneva Southeast Asia Indo- China Viet Nam Korea Germany

Coe and Gary clash over funds and past actions in Oklahoma race

In a tense exchange Oklahoma figures Gary and Coe trade charges about past state payments and recount funds. Coe defends his record on 1930s payoffs and recount expenses while accusing Gary of blocking progress and linking him to political machines.

Gary Coe Denison Texoma

Peace talks yield ceasefire across Viet Nam split

The agreement carves the Ben Hai River line through the Viet Nam delta, halting new Communist or French bases, delaying elections for two years, and calling a two-way regrouping after word of ceasefire. Both sides must stop moving arms and begin prisoner repatriation within 30 days.

Meester Viet Nam Ben Hai Ho Chi Minh Hanoi Red River Annamese Hue Tourane Red China

Midwest City rejects $785,000 bond for water works

Midwest City voters yesterday rejected a proposed 785000 dollar bond to fund a new sewage disposal plant and four new water wells. The City Council last night adopted a water rationing schedule.

Midwest City Okla

City on Faces Check Count

Marlin C. Smith a 28 year old Lawton man who paid a fine after pleading guilty to passing a bogus check was charged again today by County Attorney Manville Redman. Jack Naughton of White's Coffee signed the complaint alleging Smith gave a $15 worthless check and Peace Justice Woodrow Giles swore out a warrant for his arrest.

Marlin C. Smith Lawton Manville Redman Redman Jack Naughton Smith Woodrow Giles Giles

55 Students Sign For Aggie Classes At Cameron College

Cameron College pre enrollment activity underway with more than 55 freshmen signed for fall term. Dean Gordon L Paine registrar notes enrollment runs until August 21 to prep for regular registration. About 30 fully pre enrolled and 25 more partial. entrance exams set for September 6. transcripts required. Fees are 2.50 per semester hour up to 30 maximum.

Cameron College Gordon L. Paine Paine Cameron Dean Paine

Oklahoma Farmers Press 12 Cent Cattle Price Guarantee

Oklahoma producers urge immediate federal action to ensure a minimum of 12 cents per pound on the hoof for cattle or processed meat. They insist the payment go to cattlemen, not packers, warning that inaction could bankrupt farmers and prompt market instability and government intervention.

Oklahoma

Lawton Council Reverses Milk Ordinance Change

Jim Sanders on vacation as Lawton council halts action to change the milk ordinance after committee report led by Buck Kinsey and members J. W. Kepler Joyce Pursley. The council approved purchasing an 80 by 100 foot Lake Lawtonka lot for 1500 from E O Sloan Duncan to expand the reservoir. Additional measures include referrals on loading zones and bids for drainage pipe west of Fort Sill Blvd near Ash Ave.

Jim Sanders Lawton Buck Kinsey J. W. Kepler Joyce Pursley Lake Lawtonka E. O. Sloan Duncan Police Committee Sewer District No Fort Sill Blvd Ash Avenue

Funeral Rites for Leon Summers and Sterling

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. in the Sterling Church of Christ for Leon Summers 39 formerly of Lawton and Sterling. R O Webb officiated. Summers lived in Lawton until 1938 then moved to Fort Supply. Bearers included Elvin Bailey Jess Barnett Herbert Jackson Myron Miller Bert Melrose and Stitt Pair. Burial followed in Sterling Cemetery with Lawton Funeral Home in charge.

Leon Summers Lawton Sterling Sterling Church of Christ R. O. Webb Summers Lawton High School Fort Supply Elvin Bailey Jess Barnett Herbert Jackson Myron Miller Bert Melrose Stitt Sterling Cemetery Lawton Funeral Home

Lawton Pioneer Joseph Bembrick Rites Held Today

Joseph Bembrick 54 longtime Lawton resident and veteran received military honors at Highland Cemetery after funeral services at Lawton Funeral Home chapel. Rev William Harris officiated with Company C Fort Sill led graveside rites. Bearers included Leroy Ehler and Billy Paul Galyon. Bembrick moved to Lawton in 1902 and served in the Army starting 1917.

Joseph Bembrick Lawton Lawton Funeral Home William Harris Liberty Heights C. E. Ward Ernest Winters Bembrick Kingfisher

Water plan and clinic vote split by precinct

In Cyril the business district outlined plans for a new water well and pump, plus a six inch line to the west. Precinct results show the north precinct voting 123 to 22 for the clinic and 136 to 11 for water improvements, while the south precinct backed the clinic 67 to 23 and the water project 81 to 9.

General Shambora Visits Son At Fort Sill

Maj. Gen. William E. Shambora commander at the Army Medical Center San Antonio arrived at Fort Sill for a visit with his son 1st Lt W. E. Shambora an instructor in tactics and combined arms at Fort Sill.

William E Army Medical Center San Jo Tex Fort Sill W. E. Shambora Department of Tactics and Combined Arms

Two Forfeit Bonds After Whisky Raids

Two Lawton men were arrested during a police vice raid and posted bonds for possessing liquor operating a joint and maintaining a nuisance. Detectives Williams and Asbery seized liquor at 213% S Third and 1203 Washington.

Lawton Preston Williams Walter Asbery Melvin Davis S. Third Melvin Ballard Washington

Frederick air base move eyed amid Army study

Spartan moves at Frederick to rehabilitate the former air force base for a maintenance division expansion. Frederick seeks Air Force release to privatize idle air field, while lawmakers press for favorable decision. Camp Rucker chosen for aviation school due to lower cost. about 3,000 personnel affected. Fort Sill will keep Post Field open for air unit use as students finish at Sill and new classes begin in October at Camp Rucker.

Frederick Spartan Air Force Base Stoke Army Air Force Washington Cecil Black Robert S. Kerr Mike Monroney Victor Wickersham M. B. Ridgway Camp Rucker Rucker Alabama C. R. Hunter Spartan Aircraft Company Tulsa Storie Hunter Lawton Fort Sill Post Field Aviation Fort Sill School

Highway Funds At Issue In State Report

A state report outlines 57 million dollars for highways with potential gains from 18 million in federal sources. It offers no new funding recommendations and blames political figures and engineers on the committee for the current funding stance. The panel includes L L Dresser Rex Collins Dudley H Jones John W Riley and F W Denner.

Stoldt and Bailey L.L. Dresser Tulsa Rex Collins McAlester Dudley H. Jones Oklahoma City John W. Riley Altus F. W. Denner Enid

Oklahoma City Firm Hopes FCC OK For Antenna Plan

The Oklahoma City firm believes its antenna meets FCC specs and Fort Worth office approval was given though action awaits Wickersham in Washington. Some work remains on Hale’s short wave set in his car while other sets await license approval. Hale hopes no delay until the aviation school transfer concludes in April and notes the airspace subcommittee has not yet contacted the sheriff’s office.

Oklahoma City FCC Fort Worth Fort Sill Aviation School Hale Wickersham Washington Sheriff's Office Subcommittee On

Heat wave claims 67 lives in Oklahoma forecast stays hot

The heat wave continues with 67 deaths in Oklahoma and little relief expected soon. Only extreme northwest and northeast sections may gain some cooling today as late afternoon and thundershowers are possible. Sapulpa resident George Arrowwood, 76, and Charles B. Hulty are noted amid scattered rainfall. Precipitation reached .29 inch mostly in the afternoon with a high of 98, while Kingfisher reported an unofficial 108 and Enid and Ponca City near 107.

Oklahoma George Arrowwood Sapulpa Charles B. Hulty Tia Cac Weather Bureau Kingfisher Enid Ponca City

Three Drivers Face Speeding Charges

Three motorists were charged today by County Attorney Man ville Redman for speeding at night. They were given citations Tuesday night by highway patrol men. Charged were Paul F. Mc Adams, 40, Duncan, Mary E. Pryor, 31, Duncan, and Ernest H. Reynolds, 32, Fort Sill.

Manville Redman Paul F. McAdams Duncan Mary E. Pryor Ernest H. Reynolds Fort Sill

Plane Lost At Sea Near Phu Quoc Island

A French military transport plane carrying 20 Vietnamese soldiers is reported missing today. It is believed to be lost near Phu Quoc Island east of the Gulf of Siam in Indo China.

Saigon Indo - China Phu Quoc Gulf of Siam

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