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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
2
Washington June 3 UP Agriculture Department experts say repayment rates on cotton loans may ease as spot prices rise. Farmers have been paying off about 100000 bales weekly, reducing government stocks from a peak 8,419,000 to about 7.4 million bales by May 21.
Probe Hensel sought release of a transcript to show lack of substantiation for McCarthy’s charges. The subcommittee voted to distribute copies to attendees including Hensel, while McCarthy floated a solo Senate inquiry rejected by Symington. Defense Dept stated it can weed out subversives in private industry after rumors it could not protect itself against security risks in classified preindustrial work.
Howell of Cameron and Lt C T Raley of the Lawton highway patrol office oversee 32 students from Binger Marlow Lawton and others. Many students are staying in Cameron dormitories as the school cafeteria feeds them. A closing Friday features a simulated around the school bus route and round table discussions on errors noted during the week’s tests.
Kennedy and Company's rental department notes a boom in Lawton Fort Sill housing as Spartan relocations and autumn student arrivals fill dwellings. After a year of idle units landlords grow optimistic. several hundred families moved in, with more expected as professionals and salesmen settle. Overall, the market remains tight but healthy amid agricultural prospects.
Hospital news item lists a series of births, admissions and dismissals. Entries include newborns for Edgar Webb and Charles Baker families, plus several patients at multiple addresses such as Temple Anadarko Lawton and Altus. Medical, surgical, and May birth details appear with times and weights where available.
Patrolman Melvin Simmons was hailed by two men who reported two Negro women fleeing with $110 inside a club. The car was spotted at Second and Lee and pursued to Second and H, where the two women were arrested. The tag number of the car was obtained, but the soldier they chased remains unidentified.
Fred R. Harris son of Mr and Mrs Fred B Harris of Lawton will be principal speaker at University of Oklahoma College of Law commencement on June 6. He will address the level of me in his remarks.
Morgan Leake, 29, Amarillo man, was charged by the county attorney with assault with intent to kill after a woman in Lawton was stabbed last night. Sedan Bell, 23, of 1324 Washington, was hospitalized in fair condition with multiple wounds. Undersheriff Hoyt Shelby prepared for Leake’s arraignment. Leake allegedly telephoned Bell twice from Tulsa and Milwaukee before a Chickasha inquiry located him.
Oklahoma City The Corporation Commission will resume hearings Tuesday on Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company's 2,403,902 annual rate increase. Opponents include four Oklahoma glass firms an individual attorney Consumers Group of Oklahoma County and Tinker Air Force Base. OG&E says the increase yields a 6 percent return on its 144.5 million investment and lifts profits to 8.7 million with over one million more in taxes.
A 24 year old Chicago man Herbert Eugene Simpson was held in Tulsa on charges tied to burglarizing a California postal station. He was arrested May 13 after a grocery burglary and faces charges in San Bernardino with $4,000 bond and $2,000 on a draft registration charge. The four suspects used the alias Patricia Lenser and the group split up, with one suspect in California and another in Dallas, while a fourth awaits prosecution in Chicago.
Air is to be brought from under the outside windows with a complete closed return air system. Furnace to be poorest, vented and installed. Liquid petroleum gas fuel is to used.
Oklahoma City June 3 USDA dairy and livestock prices show butter steady with receipts at 2,311,242. Cattle and hog markets mixed. calves and cows steady to varied values. Poultry and eggs prices listed across towns. state candy prices noted. several locations show dairy fat and butter receipts, with regional price movements and daily market activity.
Police Captain Tully Pope reported a burglary at his residence at 1412 North 21st between 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. A bathroom window screen was broken but nothing appeared missing, as per Desk Sgt. Eugene Gale. Pope is among officers investigating recent Lawton burglaries.
Deputies investigated two theft reports in Medicine Park and nearby areas. A car stolen from 1207 S. 11th was reported by Billie E. Burke at Plaza Trailer Courts early Wednesday. Rev. Dan Green said a spare tire and wheel were taken from his car parked in front of his house on Tuesday.
A lengthy police court session handled 18 cases. W. F. Hood, 34, of 219% C, charged with maintaining a nuisance. Carney, 18, of 111 D, forfeited $60 for similar offense. Martha Coleman faced obscenity charges. Russell Bryant, 25, Fort Sill, fined $20 for assault. Washington fined $20 for speeding. Fisher also fined six public drunks and three men on vagrancy counts.
Alumni of the Fort Sill Indian School hold their first group meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday on the school grounds. Organized May 21, the association expects 60 to 70 alumni from classes back to 1939, with Edgar Monetathchi as president and George Wallace and Ava Doty as officers.
Washington report notes Senate approves a yearlong farm funds bill totaling 1 083 351 971 with an extra 35 million loan boost for the Rural Electrification Administration. House later altered figures, sending the measure back for conference. votes ran along party lines as Democrats backed the increased rural loan authority.
Walking regularly improves overall fitness and posture while exposing you to fresh air that can enhance skin health. Consistent activity supports better circulation and mood, contributing to a healthier appearance.
Senator Robert Kerr rebutted absenteeism critiques during a television program with Mrs Kerr. He cited missed votes on the tidelands bill and a 50 year Senate record, claiming strong Oklahoma support. Kerr highlighted price supports, rural electrification, and Public Works influence as proof of his service to Oklahoma.
More than 1300 second lieutenants commissioned through ROTC will be called to active duty from the Fourth Army area under a new policy. About 150 reserve officers with prior service and others not subject to induction will be exempt from the call, Fort Sill PIO said. Officers commissioned between May 1954 and April 30, 1955 will be affected.
A ceremony for the late resident was held with rosary services at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Lawton Funeral Home chapel. Requiem Mass followed at 10 a.m. on Friday in Cache. Survived by four sons James of Oklahoma City John of Phoenix Steve of Oakland and Pat of Pocatello four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. John C. Dunn formerly Topsy Shipley of Lawton will be at 3 p.m. Saturday from Lawton Funeral chapel. She died Monday night in Utah. Born October 10, 1891 in Montague Texas she moved with her family to Lawton in 1903. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under Lawton Funeral home's direction.
A leading copper smelter raised the zinc price in New York to 12½ cents a pound on the East Street basis. This is the first change since May 26 when the price moved from 10¾ to 12½ cents.
Police reported a witness saw a man flee a house and would identify him. A 51 year old woman told officers she was certain the motive was rape, and the incident remains under investigation.
Vacation Bible school at New Post Chapel plans sessions until noon and from 1 to 4 on Friday. Classes run 8:30 to 11 in the morning with nursery and groups for beginners primary junior and intermediate. Department heads include Mrs Thomas Coster Mrs Hake Lt Col Hudson Phillips, under Chaplain Capt James E Carter.
Lawton police seized sixty one bottles of assorted liquor in a raid on bootlegger Wayne Tisdel of 113 Euclid. Bonds set at 60 dollars on charges of possession operating a joint and maintaining a nuisance. Authorities with Hennessee included Jimmy Warren Preston Williams and R A Vis.
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