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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1954

Page

2

Cameron College Receives 194528 For School Year Funding

The board approved 16,517,693 for all state colleges and universities, up 35,382 from this year. Additional allocations include 1,200,000 for university hospitals, funds for cancer research, and 12,500 for indigent student aid at Eastern Oklahoma A and M College Wilburton.

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Loyalty Row Ties Back to Peress Case and Loyalty Certificates

The article details a renewed loyalty order linked to Maj. Irving Peress the New York dentist, whose promotion and discharge sparked McCarthy opposition. It notes McCarthy’s cautious response to the proposal and outlines changes to loyalty certificates and potential effects on officers.

Maj Irving Peress New York Sen McCarthy R-Wis Ibed Stevens

BPWs To Select Officers Wednesday

Lawton Business & Professional Women announce elections for officers at 1 30 P M Wednesday in the club rooms. The meeting will not be held this week, says president Mrs Flickinger.

Neaa Lawton Business & Professional Haaren

Monday Musings on Sidewalks and Robins at Gore

An opinion piece muses on sidewalk erosion as foot traffic cuts across lawns. It notes robins gather for a morning frolic between Seventh and Ni Gore and describes cheerful chirps. The excerpt ends with a quip about fishermen and food advertising.

Court House Bermuda

Hospital Births and Dismissals Snapshot

A garbled hospital notices page lists births with parents and times, including a daughter for Mr and Mrs Ernest Red Bird and a March 22 birth for Mr and Mrs Bobby Ross. It also notes numerous medical and surgical discharges and patient movements across multiple Oklahoma towns and facilities, with partial names and addresses.

Ernest Red Bird Gozebo Como Es Bobby Ross View

Rural Acquaintance Skits Slated By Jaycees

Lawton Junior Chamber of Commerce will host a Wednesday program featuring rural acquaintance skits. Dr J W Spencer will be in charge with the event set at Feoty’s meeting venue and Hollow will assist as indicated by the club notice.

Jaycees

Weather continues with fog drizzle and no statewide rain

The forecast notes Friday and Sunday showers limited to light rain with fog and drizzle across the state. Lawton reports a tally of moisture this year, while Ralston records the greatest precip at .15 inches and Whitefield notes an overnight low around 40 degrees.

Setunday Lawton Ralston Whitefield

Vending machine stolen from station rest room

A vending machine containing between 25 and 30 dollars was taken from a station rest room. The thief opened a rear door, tore off a screen on the restroom window and climbed through to remove the unit.

Mac

Survey on Indian hospital policies prompts Oklahoma debate

An interagency survey proposes transferring Indian health responsibilities to the Public Health Service or state and local agencies, with cautions on facility operations and indigent care. Senator Kerr urges changes to Interior Department policies announced in January, citing ongoing negotiations and projected costs in Oklahoma.

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Governor's race heats as insiders claim bid was manipulation

Oklahoma sources allege Governor Johnston's camp and allies attempted to engineer a rival run to derail Hal Muldrow. Nance alleges a $100,000 promise from Curtis to push Muldrow aside, saying the scheme aimed to force a costly bid while Curtis warned of a major operation. Coe, former Democratic hopeful, says he would pursue his own program if chosen.

Nance Hal Curtis Coe Oklahoma City Murray

Colonel Davitt Named Tinker Air Base Commander

Col. W. J. Davitt is named commander of Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City effective April 1, succeeding Col. Hardin W. Masters who retires to join an insurance firm. The base houses the Oklahoma City Air Materiel Area command led by Maj. Gen. Guthrie. A western style barbecue with five persons will open the event.

Oklahoma City Tiker Air Ier Ofer Force Base Hardin W. Masters Davitt Guthrie Okla Bere Son

Chicago Butter Steady Amid Mixed Receipts and Prices

Oklahoma City market notes show butter steady with receipts of 1,641,967 and varied wholesale bids. Livestock reports list Oklahoma City cattle at 3,500 head and calves around 500, with about 20 beef steer loads moving through the market.

Chicago MA City Livestock Oklahoma City USDA

Registration Continues At Homes In Local Race

Voters are urged to visit hosts for registration as efforts to enroll eligible residents proceed. The initiative emphasizes doorstep registration, inviting participation from residents at their residences.

Icracy Elakts

Murray Names 14 To Mental Health Study Committee

Oklahoma City four teen members appointed by Gov. Johnston Murray to a committee on mental health training and research. The group will meet Wednesday with Dr Hayden Donahue state mental health director in Memphis on May 3 to discuss state health problems and coordination with Southern state chairmen.

Oklahoma City Johnston Murray Hayden Donahue Tetas Memphis

Two Persons Face Traffic Charges

Hartsell Ray Morris of Olustee and Glenn Herman MV of Oklahoma City faced traffic counts. Morris allegedly operated a vehicle with a weight limit violation and improper load while Herman was cited for careless driving and related offenses.

Hartsell Ray Morris Olustee Glenn Herman Oklahoma City

Reformatory Canteen Operations Under Review

Officials seek to curtail canteen activities at the reform school with separate meals, limited purchases, and potential shutdown of officers mess. A projected audit and organizational changes propose consolidating purchasing and warehousing and ending canteen driven operations under state oversight.

Ransa Ieee Asm Waters Gov John Board

Ten Long-Termers Escape Texas Prison

Ten long term inmates fled a Texas prison during a two week escape attempt and a staged mock fight drew guard attention. One escapee was recaptured but unnamed at first.

Texas

Lawton High School to Feature 14 Instrumental Ensembles

A public recital tonight will feature 14 instrumental ensembles from Lawton High School Bend. The event invites local audiences to hear varied performances by student musicians in a showcase of school music program talent.

Lawton High School Bend

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