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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1954

Page

3

Court’s Sanction Spurs Tidal Oil Drilling Rise in State Lands

The Supreme Court ruled state ownership of tidelands, clearing the way for offshore oil production and billions in royalties. The unsigned brief upheld Congress’s act granting states title to submerged lands to historic boundaries, prompting expectations of renewed drilling off California, Louisiana, and Texas. About $62 million in royalties, largely California’s share, become subject to state claims.

Washington Supreme Court Federal Congress California Louisiana Texas Tidelands Eisenhower Adlai E. Stevenson Rhode Island Alabama Hugo L. Black William O. Douglas William F. Powers

Lions Visit Youth Camp In Wichitas

About 80 Lions club members and guests toured the Lions Youth Camp in the Wichita Mountains at noon during a picnic lunch meeting. Newer members toured the facilities as the club works on fundraising and plans more improvements soon. Guests included Charles Waller, Georgeson, Raymond Fletcher and Doyle.

Alery Lions Club Lions Wichita Mountains Charles Waller Georgeson Raymond Fletcher Doyle

Wicker to Address Credit Women Club Program

Tom Wicker administrator of Southwestern hospital will discuss Handling Hospital Accounts when he addresses the Lawton Credit Woman's Breakfast Club Thursday. The meeting starts at 7am with the program at 7:30 am in the cafe. Mrs. Bess is chairman and in charge of the program.

Tom Wicker Southwestern Hospital Lawton Credit Woman's Breakfast Club Thurs- Chasun Bess

Father Sentenced For Beating Baby in Grand Rapids

Superior Judge Thaddeus B. Taylor sentenced J. Schwander, 21, for animal cruelty? and beatings of a baby boy. The child was hospitalized with body and facial bruises. The case notes describe the father’s actions as cruel and the boy crying during the incident.

Grand Rapids, Midh Thaddeus B. Taylor Feraha Pan J. Schwander

Erin Go Bragh and Say It Like A Scot

A compact feature notes how the Irish phrase Erin Go Bragh appears in Celtic celebration style while a Scottish phrasing echoes in local cultural observances. It contrasts pronunciation and heritage, highlighting regional pride and language flavor.

Erin

Army Orders at Fort Sill and Artillery Schools

Fragmented military dispatch lists transfers resignations and reassignments involving Fort Sill Fort Hood and several artillery units. Mentions Ist Lt Ralph T Gark Ist Lt William A Eckepied Lt Marvin L Paneitz and Lt Jack Deitch with duties at the Arty Cen Fort Sill Arty Sch and 49th AAA.

Hards Arty ASU Ind Weldon A Jensen Sit Catteg Dad St Paul J. Kondos Ghattee FY Hood Red R- Nelson Bol Raymond A. Newsom Sch Ft Sill Cen Marvin L. Paneitz Ralph T. Gark Fang Wiliam A. Eckepied Ravon Biles Jack Deitch Englewood

Philippines to Revamp Huk War Strategy

Manila reports President Ramon Magsaysay met with top generals to overhaul the campaign against the Huk rebels. After a three week drive in central Luzon, the army said 16 Huks were killed by about 10,000 troops. The plan returns to guerrilla warfare, with battalion reshuffles and continued informers rewards.

Manila Ramon Magsaysay Huks Luzon

Husband Vanishes With Jewels After Palm Beach Wedding

A New York story recalls Mrs. Dyell Prather Herman of Palm Beach Fla filing a complaint in Richmond Va accusing her husband of fleeing with 30300,000 in cash and jewels. After a 20 hour drive to Fredericksburg Va and an overnight, Herman sought a garage to repair a car mechanism, feared pursuit, and left the car with 243,000 in cash and 59,600 in jewels still in a safe deposit. He later surrendered after reconciliation. Bail set at 10,000 until a check could be arranged.

New York Dyell Prather Herman Feteand, Pebey Palm Beach Fredericksburg Herman Paterson N.J

Masons to Hold Degree Work Tonight at Temple

Royal and Select degrees will be conferred on qualified candidates at 7:30 p.m. today in the Masonic Temple. Lee E. Cleveland, past master of Wanton Council 21, Royal Arch Masons, announced that Masons in the district may petition and receive degrees at the meeting.

Masonic Temple Lee E. Cleveland Wanton Council Royal Arch Masons Cleveland

Alexandrov Returns as Leader of Soviet Culture Ministry

In the post Stalin era a government reorganization restores the Ministry of Culture as independent, with Alexandrov at the helm as de facto czar of Soviet theater, art and music after a prior fall from favor over a philosophy textbook. Ponomarenko becomes first secretary of the Kazakh Communist party. Elyutin enters Higher Education leadership.

Ministry of Culture Alexandrov

Hutton's Fifth Marriage Ends Strain in Florida

ALM BEACH Fla. Babs Hutton, Woolworth heiress and fifth wife, appears to be separated from Porfirio Rubirosa whom she wed in New York last December. Rubirosa remains at their former home while Hutton stays with her aunt at the Everglades Club pending developments.

Kidney Slow-Down May Bring Restless Nights

Article discusses effects of reduced kidney function causing fatigue backache and head discomfort. Warns readers about symptoms of low energy and sleeplessness linked to common causes such as diet and dehydration and suggests monitoring hydration and health.

City approves new dump trucks for street department

The city council approves adding three dump trucks to the street department while Lt. Robert deJoan of Lawton is noted in a historical context. The item blends a cooperative theme with municipal equipment updates from the era.

Robert . EL deJoan Lawton City Couneil

New Water Pistol Could Deliver Medicine by Injection

Los Angeles scientists have devised a water pistol that fires a fine liquid jet at high speed. The device uses a steel chamber and a .005 inch nozzle, expelled by a small explosive heated element. Potential future use includes delivering medicines into internal organs and tumors.

Los Angeles

She Just Doesn't Know Her Strength After Incident

Bobby was unconscious when removed but revived and found not badly hurt. Mrs Fair expressed disbelief at her failure to recognize danger as the event unfolded.

Stength Bobby Mrs. Fair

Nowinski Changes Name to Nolan in Court

Jerome Nowinski, 28, obtained court assent to change his name to Jerome Nolan as St. Patrick’s Day approaches. He cited social reasons. His wife Aileen is Irish, and his two sons are Patrick Michael, 6, and Dennis, 2, with many friends named Trish.

Detroit Jerome Nowinski Jerome Nolan Aileen Patrick Michael Dennis Trish

Arthur Loses Wings Temporarily Today

HOUSE TO RECESS WASHINGTON Leaders have tentatively decided on a 15 to April percent measure. The note indicates a temporary loss of wings in the context of a procedural budget action.

Arthur HOUSE Washington

Stop Taking Harsh Drugs Constipation Guide

A brief note from a New York mailing address discusses avoiding harsh medications for constipation. It promotes a gentler vegetable laxative approach and cautions that harsh solutions may not satisfy relief. The text references a New York City area origin.

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Wichitas Wicker Credit Women Club Department of the Army Philippines Edwards & Edwards Masons Babs Hutton American Legion Bor Paris France Legion Security Bank & Trust Co F.d.lo Galyon’s Food Store City National Bank The Dixie Store Buster Wyatt Motor Co Abbott Butane Gas Co Fowler’s Watch Popular Furniture Co Perate Farmer's Cooperative Association Baylor Murray Oklahoma City Johnston Wich Itata Kan Nowinski Nolan N.Y Chrysler Adolph Fietz Motor CO Caroline Niemeyer Carol Grandmother's ORLAH
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