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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1948
Page
6
A damaged-text excerpt features archaic biblical phrases about gold and wealth, noting cankered treasure and a lament for wealth that tears and curses cling to. It includes references to James 5 5 and a pained exclamation about wealth, attributed to Christian Scriver.
The GM UAW wage contract is seen as a potential blueprint for inflation era wages. The deal ties wage increases to the cost of living, with no cap while the index rises and a fixed five cent cut if prices fall, avoiding strikes and urging broader adoption in steel and coal industries.
Benny Wallace told an Oregon audience that people on sub marginal land should be barred from having children. He later repented after an assistant’s horrifying suggestion. The exchange prompts criticism from Secretary of State Marshall who warns against rule by threat over justice.
Washington Column reports slow voluntary agreements for scarce materials after the Taft anti inflation act, listing industries from oil to steel and food as either refusing or only partially engaging. It notes temporary allocations by the NPC and outlines advisory committees and the looming renewal of Taft act as shortages and defense needs rise.
The doctor explains goiter is tied to low iodine in food and water. iodized or natural salt reduces thyroid enlargement in children. Studies show no harm from iodized salt, and salt types in deficient areas can nearly eliminate goiter.
Six presidential hopefuls push campaigns across the nation in early convention skirmishes. Truman tours Chicago, Taft targets North Carolina delegates, Dewey seeks Bay State support, Warren and Stassen rally in Reno, Wallace promotes a progressive path, Eisenhower denial noted amid East Coast chatter. Southern revolt mention ends brief update.
OPA chief Bowles says southern revolt in the Democrats is serious and Truman faces slim chances in November. Officials discuss possible alternative candidates as Dewey leads Republicans with Arthur Vandenberg at the top. Ariz governor candidate Harles opens bid as Osborn death shakes state race. Taft campaign song to hype the four leaf clover cue underscores party mood.
The Marlow Chamber of Commerce sponsors a three day rodeo with two performances at 8 30 p m in the Marlow football stadium tonight and tomorrow night. Events include bulldogging steer riding bronc riding and calf roping with 100 contestants. Notable performers include Tod Wallery Hugo 1947 all around champion Gene Pruitt R A saddle bronc rep Jim Like Buster Speed and Charles Colbert Calgary Red is also on the bill. Wild stock is provided by R L Pointer Bilgin. Also noted is a general geographic fact about aridity in western U S states and irrigation needs.
Lt Ver non Smith son of Mr and Mrs E H Smith recently stationed in Louisiana with the Army Air Force has been assigned to military duty in Europe His wife daughter of Mr and Mrs W Q Tucker and son Rickey will join him soon They have been overseas before spending months in Austria Ends Visit Here Mrs Rachael Bledsoe left Tuesday for Hawthorne California after visiting friends and relatives here Mrs W H Nation and son Wilton spent the weekend in Oklahoma City with her daughter Mrs Don Thompson Mrs Mary Eckstein and daughter Miss Mabel have gone to Houston to visit another daughter Mrs Vernon Stringer and family and her son A J Eckstein and family.
Irma Lee Green of Sterling was among 1,160 graduation candidates at Oklahoma A and M college Stillwater. Green earned a bachelor of science degree in commerce with marketing as her major.
A themed list of across and down clues for a crossword style puzzle features terms like conductor, volume, nobleman, and various wordplay prompts. The puzzle requests fill entries such as Tellurium symbol Te and other definitions across music, geography, and general knowledge.
Peter Warren Mankins, grandson of Mr and Mrs Stanley Hudson, sustained a severe leg laceration with muscles and arteries severed at his Dallas home and is hospitalized. Visitors Joe Ozier Frederick and Lloyd Walker Lawton were in town Thursday. Mrs C B Edens, recently at Vanport Oregon, is due home this week after leaving before the flood breached.
A roundup of short updates: Lt. Horton at Fort Sill and visiting parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Horton. Doris Jean Hyder back from Washington and eastern cities. Mrs. Rose Messer headed to Ada. Teachstage Under Way meaning school teacherage work in Chattanooga schools begins. R. F. Johnson of Fairview attends to farming interests. Mrs. Ezra Greb of Lawton visits V. A. Greb. Ralph Hare and Hobart visit to tend grain south of Chattanooga. J. N. Mathews returns from Wichita Falls Texas. Mrs. Wilme Horn brings home son Donald from Lawton hospital after several days’ treatment.
The notice lists candidates for county offices including judge, sheriff, county commissioner Western District, justice of peace office, county attorney and other local posts. Names include Otis Waldrоn Carl V. Phillips Lester C. Paden Howard Bain J A Fansler and Githen K. Rhoads.
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