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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

9

Solon Warns GOP Against Adopting the Farm Policies

Senator Milton R Young warns the Republican Party against adopting the Farm Policy reforms tied to President Eisenhower's plan. He argues flexible supports may depress farm income and jeopardize Midwest support in elections. Eisenhower defends the need to act against surpluses and calls current rigid supports unsuited to national needs.

Solon GOP Washington Milton R. Young Eisenhower George D. Aiken R-Vt Senate Agriculture Committee House Agriculture Committee Clifford R R-Kan Harold S. Lovre R-S. D Lovre

Two Indicted in Robbery and Rape Case

Two men Milton C. Belcher of Tyler Texas and Elmer Eugene Hames of Durant Oklahoma were indicted by Kaufman county grand jury on charges of rape robbery by assault and theft over 50 The couple said the suspects picked them up as hitchhikers near Dallas on June 2 and forced them to Terrell where the wife was raped. both escaped later

Kaufman, Tex Durant, Oklahex Tyler, Tex Oklahoma Milton C. Belcher Tyler Elmer Eugene Hames Durant Kaufman County Dallas Terrell Belcher and Hames

Girls State House Rejects 18 Year Old Vote

In Chickasha Oklahoma the Girls State House of Representatives voted 2 to 1 against allowing 18 year olds to vote. The Senate did not vote on the issue while both houses read bills for a basic compulsory high school council organization in schools with 100 or more enrollment.

Chickasha Okla House of Representatives Owen Councils Pom Ak Ae George Cer Walt Allen

Polio Cases Surge in Southwest in Five Months

Infantile paralysis cases rose sharply in the Southwest with 601 new cases reported to the U.S. Public Health Service in five states during the first five months of the year. The total marks a 45 percent rise from a year earlier and a 20 percent rise above the five‑state average. Louisiana 61, Oklahoma 42, Arkansas 55, Missouri 34, with five states contributing to the spike.

Dallas Southwest U. S.S. Public Health Service Lousiana Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri

Ike Nominates Postmasters Amid 176 Picks

President Eisenhower named 176 new postmasters in 39 states on Friday. Included was Cooper Hudspeth of Fort Smith Arkansas.

Ike Washington Eisenhower Cooper Hudspeth Fort Smith Ark

Southwestern and Kiowa Births and Admitted list

Births and admissions across several Oklahoma communities including Southwestern, Kiowa, and Memorial sections. Notable entries include a June 10 baby boy 7 pounds in Apache and a June 10 baby girl 6 pounds 1544 ounces in Southwestern, with multiple patients listed for surgery or medical care. dismissals and new admissions noted, plus family names, addresses, and hospital wards.

Howard Mincey Elm Birdie Shepard Summit W. C. James Euclid M. L. Southerland Oklahoma City Iica Jefferson Nellie Harrison Faxon Harold Rogers Colum Bell K. D June Dys Johnson Eugene ‘Johnson Georgia Kiowa Francis Joe Attockine Linda Perkins Thomas Y Martinez Indiahoma Ope Twohatchet Hobart Paces Pewewardy Elgin Ralph Turtle Watonga Lamar Anadarko Hattie Ware

Pension rolls rise by 21 in Oklahoma City June

Oklahoma City welfare officials report June pension rolls up 121 from May to 94,899 recipients. Total payments reach 5,442,000 with an average 57.35, down six cents from May. Caseload for all classes totals 116,864 with 6,882,000 paid.

Oklahoma City Welfare Department

Missing Secretary Found In Apartment In Oklahoma City

A 20 year old stenographer Patricia Marie Hager is safe at her apartment after a bloodstained car bearing her name was found. Detectives located her early today as the search that began Thursday continued. A male friend, William Thomas Sr., 48, a convicted rapist, was arrested for investigation.

Oklahoma City Patricia Marie Hager Miss Hager William Thomas Sr

Bond back in Capital Hospital in Oklahoma City

Reford Bond chairman of the Corporation Commission is back in St An thony's Hospital in Oklahoma City at age 76. He is reported in satisfactory condition with the nature of his illness undisclosed. Bond has served on the commission since 1934 after being appointed by Gov. Alfalfa Bill Murray and previously battled pneumonia last year. He had been at home for weeks before being admitted Monday night.

Oklahoma City Reford Bond Corporation Commission St. Anthony’s Hospital Bond Commission William H Bill) Murray

Oil men plan protest over new conservation plan

About 100 oil men from Seminole Hughes Creek and Pontotoc counties formed a three county group to oppose a proposed oil conservation plan they say discriminates against shallow wells. W A Delaney Jr of Ada described the plan as a “straight jacket” that would base quotas on well depth and location, with hearings required for changes. Meetings were set for Duncan and Okmulgee, and further local sessions were planned, though delay at the commission was anticipated.

Seminole Hughes Creek Pontotoc W. A. Delaney Jr Ada Janey Commission Delaney Bristow Duncan Okmulgee

Penney's Official Named Cordell Manager

Leslie H. Sims, longtime J C Penney assistant manager in Lawton, is promoted to Cordell store manager. He replaces Buck Tharel, who moves to Ginton. Sims has worked for Penney since 1940 and previously served in Wichita Falls and Dallas. He and wife live at 403 Summit with children Minka Donna and Gary.

Leslie H. Sims J. C. Penney Cordell Dean Paramore Sims Buck Tharel Tharel Ginton J. C. Penney Company Lawton Penney Wichita Falls Dallas First Baptist Church Junior Chamber of Commerce Summit Minka Donna Gary

Mysterious blast kills five at St Louis plant

A mysterious explosion at the Wilson-Keith Co Pharmaceutical Plant in South St Louis killed five employees and injured 32 others. Debris flew 300 feet as fire swept the plant and nearby buildings, with bricks and metal raining down over a wide area.

ST. Louis Caer

Chamber Delegates to Visit Washington for Oklahoma Talks

A Chamber of Commerce delegation will depart Sunday for Washington to confer with U S Senators Kerr and Monroney and Representative Wickersham and other Oklahoma delegates on local interests. The trip is delegated by the military affairs committee to secretary ndt seman mak Seca eating and Ned Shepler.

Chamber of Commerce Washington Robert S. Kerr Mike Monroney Victor Wickersham Oklahoma Military Affairs Committee Ndt

Fast-Thinking Pilots Save Disabled Plane

Parrish, with over 1,200 flying hours in Boxcars, and co-pilot Vieroski faced a nosewheel loss. The crew pressed full reverse thrust and tested brakes to stop the heavy aircraft safely. Investigators found a tire blowout caused the tire to detach due to a loose tube.

Parrish Vieroski

Darity Family Returns From Norman Funeral

Mr and Mrs Robert Darity returned from Norman where they attended funeral services for his uncle Seene were all law and daughter Mr and Mrs J M Crabtree attended with them in Chattanooga reflecting on the family loss

Chattanooga Robert Darity Norman J. M. Crabtree

Sterling and Darwin Jesewatare Harvest Tones Highlighted

Sterling and Darwin Jesewatare contributed to harvest tones noted by Gary George in a special report. The piece highlights their roles and the seasonal event in Sterling.

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