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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1954
Page
2
Farm authorities warn that precipitation in two to three weeks could worsen conditions. A cold wave follows two days of near summer warmth with wind and dust. By 11 a.m. temperatures rose to 54 and a 60 degree high was forecast. The five day outlook shows highs 60s to mid 50s with lows in the 40s, dipping to about 40 on Saturday and near 32 overnight. Winds ease by Saturday as skies clear and dusty conditions persist today.
Dale Thompson of Thompson Plumbing drew no attention while an imported speaker outshined him during the Rotary event at Lake Murray. Thompson boasted a 5% pound bass caught during sessions and paraded it through the lobby to the amusement of attendees. Bill Salazar of El Paso, visiting his daughter and soldier husband, joined guests in the morning chat and shared about a 200,000 acre ranch southwest of El Paso. The piece also mentions local water lines to Lawton and Fort Sill and Army Aviation School pilots flying daily miles.
The Army report on Schine reveals McCarthy and Cohn pressed for favorable handling of Schine, including a direct commission and assignments in New York, while Army officials rejected special treatment. It notes Schine’s draft status, transfers, and internal pressure as Eisenhower rebukes unfair probes.
A 24 year old Texan Lawton Waaneier was sought with warrants in San Antonio but police could not verify his name on any list. Another arrest, Josie Jackson, involved theft of $50 from under a bath tub and led to release without charges. Police held two for further investigation and one for larceny. Thirteen arrests occurred overnight including seven for felonies and two for assault. A Fort Sill man faced hauling for hire charges and others faced driving on the right and muffler violations.
G. R. Pugh reports a thief broke into his car at Fourth and B last night and took a driver and a sidecutter plus 85 cents in change. Vandals also ripped off a rear screen door at R&S Sporting Goods Co. located at 415 C during the same night.
In a Senate speech portions of which later were endorsed by President E c i, McCarthy argued he should receive equivalent time on CBS and NBC after the Stevenson talk. The plan, billed as his real reply, faces delays and possible legal action to secure network airtime.
Listing of stock show entries across cattle breeds with exhibitors from Lawton , Chattanooga , Faxon , Elgin , Fletcher and Lawton. Participants include Les ter Patton Ned Patton Donna Davis Donna Davis Gene Nease and Jack Phil Ups among others in Holsteins Jerseys Guernseys and Ayrshires across age groups from under six months to milk age.
Oklahoma City market summary shows cattle and calves largely nominal with hogs steady on light supply. Lambs at 25.00 for 101 lb spring lambs, old crop woolled lambs 21.00-22.50. State poultry and eggs report various city-level prices with delivers and spot figures across multiple towns including Poteau Vinita Shawnee Muskogee Clinton Ardmore Oklahoma City Tulsa and others with Butterfat and regional adjustments.
Work on the widened boulevard and underpass proceeds with two weeks to schedule. Ex total works include 12 foot extensions each side, removal of obstructing trees, and completion of box culverts along the roadway. Floyd Freeman of Harold Redding and associates reports most hindrances cleared and culverts finished.
Park bonds could be sold to refinance the Lake Murray bonds totaling 850000 dollars. The package would include the refinancing deal. The bonds originally carried a 4 percent rate but the state must now pay 4 percent interest.
Rao argues consultation is an exchange of opinions only and opposes linking it to elections or declaring economic or social aims. The debate centers on whether the United States draft seeks united action against communism rather than internal political reform, with emphasis on non-American agents influencing internal affairs.
The Weather Bureau predicts a cool air mass lowering temperatures across the state today. Winds shift from west to northwest with gusts, and Guymon to northwest readings may reach 83 degrees while many areas fall below 45. Snow flurries expected in the northwest with no appreciable moisture elsewhere.
Spartan officials announce relief measures for overloaded Post field facilities. The plan shifts five engineers and five other staffers to Fort Sill to alleviate congestion and maintain operations.
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