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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1954

Page

2

Willie Proposes Parents Court in Governor Race Address

Mrs. Willie E. Murray urged a three member parents court to curb juvenile delinquency and to place vandals under care before institutions. She attacked 15 Democratic opponents calling them wonder boys and urged an interminate sentence for criminals and a nonpolitical prison board. Gill Jr. promoted industrial expansion and an ex officio governor role on local industrial committees.

Associated Press Willie E. Murray Bill Logan Lawton Tulsa Logan Oklahoma William Gill Jr Oklahoma City

Change Is Stolen In City Burglary

Burglars fled with 25 dollars in change after breaking a glass panel at Mug Drive Inn 1224 S 23rd. Police Lt Stout and Capt Williams investigated. Entry was gained by breaking the front door glass and an attempt was made to pry the cigaret machine. Operator Oliver Shipman said the stolen money bag was hidden in a storeroom in the rear.

S. 23Rd Toda Cleo Stout Preston Williams Oliver Shipman

Remembering Names Tips From Oklahoma Realtor

A clipped article outlines simple steps to improve name recall. It cites Charles B. Roth and lists five rules such as repeating the name aloud, using it in conversation, taking mental snapshots, writing names at night, and linking new names to faces and details.

Doc Oklahoma Charles B. Roth Roth

Churchill Eisenhower White House talks reopen wartime ties

Churchill and Eisenhower met at the White House for a weekend conference. They discussed a possible Big Three meeting with Soviet leader Malenkov, Eden's anti aggression pact in Asia, Southeast Asian alliance, atomic energy information, and trade with Iron Curtain nations.

White House Churchill Bermuda Georgi M. Malenkov Eisenhower Eden Asia Winston

Soviet ship seized by warship sparks naval tensions

A Soviet tanker Tuapse and its crew are at risk after a U S warship reportedly seized the vessel in waters under U S control. The note warns of possible Soviet naval patrols near the Chinese approaches amid Korea War fallout. Washington says the U S had no role and will reply to Moscow.

U. S U.S.A China Washington State Department Lincoln White United States

Taxed milkshake caught between milk and ice cream rule

A Connecticut note explains tax rules on beverages where milk and ice cream are bought separately tax free but combined into a milkshake becomes taxable. The piece uses a light playful example to illustrate tax boundaries.

Hartford, Conn

Vacation Newspaper Circulation Offer

An ad invites readers to subscribe or suspend deliveries during vacations. It promises daily papers by mail or bundled delivery upon return with rates and details available from circulation.

Artillery Unit Wins Prize For ROTC Dayroom at Fort Sill

Fort Sill's 41st Field Artillery group won a $100 prize for designing furnishing and decorating the best battalion day room for the ROTC camp. Lt. Col. H. P. Clarke Jr. led the winning group with 469th and 595th FA battalions. Brig. Gen. James F. Brittingham presented the award. The dayroom has a TV lounge reading rooms a chapel and recreation area and is decorated with Army history paintings and quotations.

J. F. Brittingham Artillery Center C. R. Smith C. F. Moore H. Y. Grubbs Brittingham 595Th Field Artillery Battalion H. P. Clarke Jr 595Th U.S. Army Fort Sill 41St Field Artillery James F. Brittingham 469Th 595Th Field Artillery C. R. Follett Edward L. Peters 469Th FA Pfc Patrick Hayes 595Th FA Cpl. Peters

Lawton Police Clamp Down on Reckless Driving

Lawton police cite a safety program with extra patrols and unmarked cars to curb drag racing joy riding and hit and run cases. Officers report 142 drivers fined or cited for violations including following too closely and illegal ex hausts as yield signs enforcement expands.

Hennessee

Teague In Night Watchman Case Linked To 1946 Lawton Incidents

Teague faced accusations after a night watchman claim. residents heard three gunshots and found him near unconscious. He alleged an attack but later altered his story amid past Lawton safety beatings from 1946. Deputy Kile Morehead investigated in Frederick and noted Teague cited fear of compress owners ending the watch.

Teague Lawton Kile Morehead Frederick Morehead

Lodges Mark St Johns Day Service By Mistletoe and Rising Star

Members of the Mistletoe and Rising Star lodges plan St. Johns Day observances at Bethlehem Baptist Church 105 N First at 3 pm Sunday Rev O B Davis will speak All Masons to meet at the Masonic hall 101 Columbia at 245 pm to march to the church Eastern Star Mistletoe chapter No 77 meets Mrs Grace Parker is worthy matron

Mistletoe and Rising Star Bethlehem Baptist Church N. First O. B. Davis Masonic Hall Columbia J. F. McElwaine Seiates Eastern Star Mistletoe Chapter Grace Parker

Doenges proposes long term state road bond plan in Oklahoma

Doenges advocated a 10 to 12 year program to rebuild roads and opposed a major highway bond issue. He warned such bonds could hinder industrial growth unless tax structures favor expansion of existing local firms. A campaign to promote Oklahoma products gains ground. Barnes and Granoff lead campaigns in Comanche and Cotton counties. Mrs Bridges leads the women’s division.

Doenges Fuzz Barnes Barnes al Granoff Comanche Cotton George Bridges

Guatemala and Soviet clash over cease fire plea at U N

Diplomatic sources say Latin American members Brazil and Colombia back a Guatemalan appeal for a session on Nicaragua and Honduras charges. After a Soviet veto a French cease fire resolution passes, urging neutrality, while Guatemala says help from inside Honduras and Nicaragua continues. Honduras and Nicaragua deny the accusation.

Brazil Colombia Soviet Union Nica- Tagua Honduras Guatemala U.N Council Nicaragua

Funeral Rites Planned for A. G. Stevenson

A. G. Stevenson 85 of Lawton died Thursday night after a brief illness at a rest home. He lived at 1307 Jefferson and was born in Walker Georgia on September 13 1869. He is survived by a brother W. C. Stevenson and a niece Doris Wooden of Lassidgee. Funeral arrangements by Becker Funeral Home will be announced.

A. G. Stevenson Lawton Jefferson Walker Stevenson W. C. Stevenson Doris Wooden Lassidgeee Becker Funeral Home

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