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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1947

Page

3

Construction Of Small Homes Studied At FHA Meeting

The Federal Housing Administration officials urged urgency in building small affordable homes for veterans at a county meeting of builders and contractors. FHA plans call for 3500 dollar to 500 dollar price ranges, up to 90 percent financing over 25 years, with minimum three rooms and specific size rules. Environmental and utility requirements, inspections, and plan approvals before construction were emphasized to ensure quality and standardization.

Federal Housing Administration County Court House Chamber of Commerce FHA Joan F. Pratt, Jr Delbert Mobley Mobley

Walters Boxing Tournament Set

Entries are being accepted for the first annual Cotton s boxing tournament to be held April 3 4 and 7 at Walters high school auditorium. Sponsored by the Walters FFA, the event will include open and novice divisions with weight ranges from 126 to 160 pounds and 55 to 160 pounds respectively. Open division entrants must be residents of Cotton county, enrolled in school, and under 20. previous winners are excluded. Trophies go to champions and the winning team. Mail entries to Fred Garris, Walters high school FFA Director.

Walters Walters High School Walters Ffa Cotton County Fred Garris FFA

Hymn Festival Postponed Amid Conflicts In City

The city hymn festival scheduled for Thursday night at First Methodist Church is postponed. Sponsored by the Schubert club, the event featuring all Laxton church and school choirs will be rescheduled during National Music Week May 1 through 10. An exact date will be announced later due to conflicts with the Oklahoma State Symphony appearance Tuesday night.

Schubert Club Club Offi Gs First Methodist Laxton Tuesser Oklahoma State Sym- 5 Orchestra

Truman Seeks Anti Communism Crusade to Avert War

President Truman argues the anti Communism push in Greece, Turkey and allied nations can deter Moscow and avert war, citing modern and historical examples. He cites Anglo American hesitation in 1931 35 and emphasizes a decisive stand to deter Soviet expansion.

Ray Tucker Ashington Truman Greece Turkey Russia Moscow England France United States Popon Manchuria Hitler Rhineland Mussolini White House Stalin Mukden North China Henry L. Stimaon London Eingland Japan

Warehouse Fire Probed After Tramp Chased Out

In Oklahoma City a warehouse filled with cotton and upholstery materials burned down. Fire Chief G R McAlpine opened an investigation after reports a tramp started the blaze to make coffee, but was chased away. Estimated damage stood at $15000 as investigators review possible motives.

Okelahoma City G. R. McAlpine McAlpine

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