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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1954
Page
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Pearson urged a grand jury to hear charges against McCarthy including espionage and corrupt practices, while Mundt outlined a rapid Senate inquiry into the Army row with McCarthy and Cohn. The talks include cross examination rights, ground rules, and a special counsel plan.
An American contractor Robert E. Bowen 36 formerly of Spokane Washington testified before a federal grand jury in Washington he has photostatic evidence to implicate at least five Army officers in a conspiracy to sabotage the U S defense program in Europe. Bowen claimed more officers would be involved if the investigation continues and said the plot was partly Communist inspired though he could not prove that. U S Army in Europe headquarters Heidelberg said Bowen would appear before the grand jury tomorrow and declined to comment on the charges or the hearing being held at his request.
Maj. Gen. Charles E. Hart and Brig. Gen. James F. Brittingham were inducted as honorary members of the Lawton Kiwanis club at a luncheon. Brig. Gen. T. M. Watlington had been previously inducted, with about 30 staff officers as guests. Emmett Keough was reinstated and placed on the Senate Nation's Military Affairs committee.
The Air Force selects Vance Field Enid Oklahoma for a one year experiment to replace service operated messes with civilian catering serving and policing. Col Chester P Gilger says a civilian contractor will run all messes to cut costs and improve meals while the Air Force still buys food and sets menus.
About 1,000 women will meet at the Cameron college auditorium Friday for the spring district council of home demonstration clubs. Women from 19 counties are expected. The speaker is Miss Shetee state home demonstration agent in Mississippi. Included among the guests will be six women from Turkey visiting in the state. Miss Cresswell's topic will be Is a Woman In House.
Gene Hancock of Lawton High School is named assistant principal and guidance director for next spring. Dosser, resigning as football coach, will oversee counseling for athletes and student enrollment, with a nine to ten month contract and a $5400 salary for guidance duties. Shoemaker recommended the move, approved by the education board, with Hugh Bish supervising curriculum and planning.
Three candidates announced bids for the sheriff’s job as the statewide and county campaigns begin. M T McCracken resigns as county jailer March 31 and moves from the courthouse. Floyd W Kennedy, a veteran peace officer and former undersheriff, and K V Tink Rhodes, a farmer near Lawton, also enter the race alongside incumbent Sheriff Everett Ray Hale. City Judge John P Fullerton opens formal announcements for early races.
A 7:30 p.m. rally and organization meeting will be held Monday at the county courthouse district courtroom to launch the Bill Logan for Governor Club. Mary Pokorny serves as temporary chairwoman and urges Comanche county and southwest Oklahoma residents to unite for a native son to lead the state. Logan, a state senator, is building a statewide network of supporters for his campaign.
Thirty Lawton businesses join the 100 percent participation list in the Comanche county Red Cross drive of 1954 with one week left. Fort Sill surpasses 5 000 dollars as Allied Associate BOC No 5 Koreans interpreters unit becomes largest to reach the distinction. County totals reach 7 063 85 in contributions from Lawton and nearby communities.
Purcell Oklahoma James C Nance longtime legislator and former presiding officer of both the House and Senate announced plans to run again for the Oklahoma House from McClain County after withdrawing from the Democratic governor race.
A wave of twelve to thirteen tornadoes rocked southwestern and northwestern Oklahoma with storms near Hugo and Soper causing extensive damage to homes farms and public buildings. One person was killed as rains followed the twister spree bringing up to 1.37 inches in Shawnee and heavy wear in other towns. </analysis>
Clear skies followed a .66 inch rainfall across southwest Oklahoma after Wednesday night. Farmers reported varying totals from about half an inch to over an inch and a half, with some ground soaking in moisture while a reservoir saw little rain reach it. A second shower seemed unlikely for the area in the near term.
A storm system unleashed heavy rains hail and snow across the nation. Eight tornadoes were sighted or touched down in Oklahoma and five in North Central Texas with strong winds and hail. Injuries occurred in Albany Texas Bonham Texas and Stillwater Oklahoma. Planes at Tulsa and Fort Worth airports were toppled or damaged by winds. A 20 foot microwave tower collapsed in Oklahoma City. Temperatures rose above 100 in Del Rio Texas. A severe weather warning spanned from Chanute Kansas to near Fort Smith and east of Waco Texas.
A powerful explosion leveled a five story Midtown building housing Baskette Piano Co and a book store in Atlanta. Firefighters and police reported no casualties though damage was extensive with debris across Pryor Street and a fire station doorway blocked.
Senate Republican leaders suffered a setback as amendments to cut excise taxes failed to advance. An appliance tax cut from 10 to 5 percent stalled in conference after the House rejected similar reductions, while Democrats pushed autos and TV radio cuts, with several measures targeting taxes on entertainment and consumer goods.
Money short and political shifts mark the Democratic primary scene as Arrington withdraws from the governor contest. He will seek reelection to a different post while leaving open his future gubernatorial plans in 1958. Key figures James Nance Purcell Hal Muldrow Norman insur cet man Curtis are noted but not formally announcing.
About 200 Fort Sill soldiers from Battery B 216th Field Artillery Battalion and the 88th FA Battery will move Tuesday to Camp Mackall North Carolina for Operation Flash Burn. They travel in 49 vehicles in convoy. Some 60 000 personnel are expected to take part in the exercise.
The 1952 Golden Good Sportsmanship winner Hollingsworth admitted burglary at SenkaNs Drive-In theater on March due to being broke and jobless. He received a three year prison sentence for prior car theft offenses and was arrested after a telephone call to the city police. He described a harsh winter seeking work and previous reformatory time, saying he resorted to breaking in in hunger.
A twister described as tornadic swept through Benton County causing injuries to several residents. Mrs G H Steepro reported damage as trees uprooted and television aerials littered the streets of Centerton and surrounding areas on March 25 in North Arkansas.
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