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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1954
Page
2
Hospital notes list Admitted and Dismissed patients in Kiowa Shawnee Anadarko and Fort Sill transfers. Births announced for families including Wroten Agee and Adams Rogers with times and weights, plus multiple surgeries and medical cases, in a long local roll of names and addresses.
SCOUTS and several boys from Chickasha troops showcased first aid drills and knot tying at camp near Sun Set Lake dam. Freeman Zunigha, a Zuni leader from Al tus, heads lifesaving and swimming instruction as the trading post offers candy and moccasins.
CBS commentator Don Hollenbeck was found dead from gas in his New York hotel apartment, police confirm it appears to be death by own action. The second sentence discusses Australia’s size and population relative to New York City.
Oklahoma candidate A gymont Logan argues opponents offer bigger plans but no funding, calling liquor tax revenue the only path to pay for roads schools and pensions. He plans a statewide swing in the campaign’s final stretch with his wife and several aides coordinating events.
Oklahoma candidate Hall withdraws from the governor race and endorses Sen. Raymond Gary, citing inability to place in runoff and urging supporters to back Gary. Hall says the decision was personal and not made with Gary's knowledge. Democratic rival William Gill Jr. continues a marathon speaking tour from Blackwell to Ponca City and Enid.
Camp activities feature firelight programs and Friday awards night recognizing life saving efforts and other camp accomplishments. Scouts earn colored yarn doodits for tasks done, and some boys preserve theirs as keepsakes as the camp closes after the noon meal Saturday with fresh recruits ready Sunday.
State Department of Agriculture reports steady butter and egg prices in Oklahoma markets with No 1 hard eggs at 1.85 to 1.92, various broilers and hens quoted f.o.b. or delivered, plus Oklahoma City livestock figures showing cattle calves hogs and lambs trading with mixed steady and higher notes across categories.
Redman testified that Green brought Lockhart to his office and that three Negroes stole $300 after a gambling game at Green’s. Derke denied talking to Lockhart and Green denied knowing Lockhart’s whereabouts. Cameron halted interruptions as Oerke and guests argued, and Green faced a second preliminary hearing set for 2 p.m. on the misdemeanor gambling charge.
Washington report says the farm plan would clamp down on production with broad controls across crops. Benson announced a 12.7 percent acreage cut for the 1955 wheat crop and set next year’s national wheat allotment at 55 million acres, the lowest allowed under current law.
Grasshoppers move from small grain fields to cotton as grains are cut. Recommendations favor chlordane at one pound per acre spray or 1 percent dust and toxaphene at 144 pounds spray or 22 pounds dust per acre, with maximum seasonal limits. Ready mixed emulsions and dusts containing these insecticides are available.
A bench warrant was requested for Lockhart Derke but no continuance was granted in the second case, which was scheduled for today.
Funeral services for Fernel Mihecoby aged 29 who died Sunday in a Shawnee hospital will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fletcher Indian Mission. Be in charge of arrangements. Survived by father Alec Fauna three brothers Virgil Los Angeles Joyce and Howard Fletcher and sister Carolyn.
Harold Dean Easter 14 month old son of Mr and Mrs Jack Easter of Lawton died in a local hospital. Born April 19 1953 in Paris Texas. Services set for 1 30 p m Thursday at Shaw Funeral Home chapel burial in Highland Cemetery Rev T O Mitchell pastor of St John s Baptist Church to officiate Survivors include parents a sister Ethel Pearl a brother Bob aged crowton and paternal grandfather Willie
A statewide rally series promotes school land funds with speakers from the Central committee visiting Chattanooga Basin Sterling and Fletcher locations. Charles Jennings attends as a keynote from the central committee.
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