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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1954
Page
2
The group failed to obtain the 403 904 legally required petitioners to recall Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin. Club officers praised the strong response and pledged to continue study of a future recall, noting the effort showed anti McCarthy sentiment but did not guarantee a recall election.
Roche faced arraignment on murder charges for the killings of Rosa Chronik and taxi driver Alex Jablonka. Police cited that he also admitted to the fatal stabbings, with hearings set for June 21. Investigators noted prior arrests and a period in a Monticello institution.
A list of hospital notices mentions numerous births and medical events. Entries include new arrivals such as sons born to Clark in Andrews and Beat in Ty, plus several births in Walters and Anadarko. Surgeries and discharges are noted for multiple patients including Mrs. H A Webster and Mrs. Charles Baker.
Logan attacks widespread bootlegging across the state and calls for repealing prohibition while enacting strict whisky industry rules. He supports laws banning Sunday sales, under 21 purchases, on premise and package sales, and sales by discreet individuals, with counties adopting stricter measures by vote. He campaigns in Edmond, Stillewater, Cushing and other towns.
The 1954 report shows 12,489 children, up from 11,670 last year. It records 10,443 families, with 9,774 families in 1953. District tallies include Bishop 43, Pleasant Valley 80, Hillside 24, Prairie Lea 27, Mt.
An item by Roy Chaianda of St. Louis shows replacement costs have nearly doubled since 1945. A $5,000 home would be about $9,000 today. furniture once $3,000 to replace. clothing insured value rises to around $2,060. Fortune magazine predicts a steady housing boom through 1955 59 and beyond, with 1 400 000 units annually and a shift in the 1960s as postwar births reach marriageable age. Factors driving the rise include unexpected need forming families higher incomes lower costs and easier financing.
A group of atomic scientists from Chicago says about a dozen top researchers are resigning from Fort Monmouth radar laboratories in New Jersey in protest of security charges against colleagues. The Atomic Scientists of Chicago call the resignations a serious repercussion of recent investigations.
The Defense Department proposed building 25 000 housing units for military personnel and their families at an estimated cost of 380 million dollars. Assistant Secretary Franklin G Fleete told the House Services Committee that a top grade identity for non commissioned officers would be entitled to quarters by permanent legislation. He said local community support and nearby privately owned housing would be considered if it is within a 30 minute commute and cost comparable to quarters allowances.
The Supreme Court upholds FPC authority over Phillips Petroleum and interstate gas rates. Justice Minton writes the Natural Gas Act covers wholesalers. dissenting Justice Clark warns of federal state regulatory clashes. The piece notes related traffic injuries in Oklahoma in April.
Oklahoma City market notes show butter steady with wholesale prices unchanged and various noontime quotes for wheat and poultry. Livestock demand remains steady to higher with cattle and hogs trading moderately, and sheep lamb values easing slightly amid farm deliveries and regional price variations.
William R Newsom 2 of Lawton was fined 15 dollars and costs for a stop sign violation and 10 dollars and costs for another offense. Peace Justice Marvin Cameron imposed the penalties after the traffic incidents cited by patrolmen.
Vietminh forces armed with rockets and heavy guns moved toward the delta’s defense lines from the northwest and west after Dien Bien Phu. French reports say Vietminh pincers bend toward Hanoi from Phu Tho and Son Tay, with attacks on delta defense posts and sabotaged communications. American supplied French bombers hit rebel bases as negotiators fear Viet Nam’s partition at Geneva. An agricultural note records average wheat yields of 47 bushels per acre on a two acre tract.
Farmers in southwestern Oklahoma expect all wheat to be cut by midweek as harvest begins in Kingfisher Enid and nearby areas. Some showers near Lawton and Snyder threaten progress while counties report varying completion rates from 35 to 65 percent. Dry winds speed up work in several districts despite slower pace in others. The best yield so far is reported near Altus by Dr. R. H. Fox.
The board plans moving the senior high ensemble to the new high school this fall and notes a past summer purchase of instruments. The junior high band now has its own uniforms from older high school stock. Possible separate school cafeteria and warehouse facilities are discussed.
General officers including Lt Col Mar ling visited the Artillery School and Army Aviation school. They viewed aircraft capabilities, toured ranges, and observed a 280mm gun demonstration before visiting tactics and gunnery departments. They depart from Lawton airport at 7 15 p m. In Jersey City Ciccio Serveteo married Anne Fangio at Holy Rosary Church with guests in back rows.
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