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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1954

Page

2

Lone Star Asks Gas Rate Boost in Texas and Oklahoma

M L Bird of Lone Star, Dallas, says the gas utility seeks about 605000 dollars a year more, with a plan to file after meetings with the commission. The company serves 25000 customers in southern counties and notes prior rate increases in 386 Texas towns. He cites higher field gas costs, taxes, and labor/material costs as the rationale.

M. L. Bird Dallas Commission Lone Star Texas Bird Oklahoma Frederick Grandfield Grant Hastings Hollis Hugo Idabel Lexington Loco Manitou Marietta Mays‘Mountain Paoli Pauls

Jimmy Valentine Jailed In Oregon Case Details

A report describes Jimmy Valentine being jailed in Oregon amid claims that he altered a statement about a boy. The article mentions Mrs Brice, wife of a local official, and an incident involving a student at a school where a person named Hermaid Schauffler allegedly attacked with a dangerous weapon and fled.

Stedlon Brice W Ciameint George Schauffler

Oklahoma Politics Dominates Scene With Multiple Candidates

Oklahoma politics centers on potential races for governor and other offices. Bill Logan and Bill Corbin announce campaigns. House Speaker James C. Nance plans another term while Sen. Claude Seaman and others weigh bids. A Sapulpa organizer emphasizes grassroots support across 31 counties as candidates seek party backing.

Tal Oklahoma County Claude Seaman Waynoka Easterly House Education Committee Bill Corbin Oklahoma City Jim Highes Corbin James C. Nance Henry Montgomery Purcell Montcaeracare Nance R. P Matthews Sapulpa Herald McIntosh County Sapulpan Lawton Bill Logan Susi Sbttoreey-Od-Fhneen Tsepat Activi Gainesville Sheriff's Eee Ceewa Oklahoma Bob Wells

Dear Sal Clears Dust Storms From Kansas Borders

A Salina Journal feature named Sal features a reader letter exchange about dust storms, with Ina from Lawton arguing the dirt originates in Oklahoma. The missive hints at Oklahoma loyalty and a push to exit Kansas toward Oklahoma while preserving cross border identity.

Salina Kansas Sal Oklahoma Ina Kan Lawton Sanctuary A. A

Conti housing plan eyed amid budget debate

House leaders debated a four year construction program proposing 35 000 units annually while a committee capped new starts at 20 000 for the coming year and projected 15 000 more in the next. The 35 000 represents contracts already legally committed. Democrats vow to challenge the housing recommendation amid broader budget cuts across agencies and programs.

Ned Page Trons House Committee AEC Veterans’ Administration

Altus delays in irrigation run face legal action

Altus Oklahoma March 25 UP The Altus City council urged irrigation directors to postpone the planned run until lake inflow improves. If not agreed by 9 a.m. Monday the attorney will seek legal action. An immediate lawn watering ban was imposed to show good faith with local farmers. Mayor Kerr cited Bureau of Reclamation figures showing a shortfall risk without inflow. The irrigation district had voted to start a six week run in April unless rains arrive.

Altus Okla Sytnerera Lake Svellabie Ryan Kerr U. Bureau of Reclamation Irrigation District Board

Armory project outlined with modern design details

Harris described an armory occupying about 3,000 square feet with a circular aluminum exterior wall and skylights. The facility will include a round domed section, a 28 foot vestibule, offices, classrooms, restrooms, and a large circular walkway.

Harris Ling Oklahoma Armory Ana U's Ting ToMnis General Mac Q. A National Bureau

East Should Be Shown State's Resources Declares Speaker

Oklahoma industry push outlined by Daley as he urged eastern access to state resources. He touted a balanced economy, ample fuel, electricity, water in places, a trained labor force, strong highway rail and air links, and an attractive tax structure to lure capital. Officials noted public service ties and mineral wealth discussion by Burwell.

Tulsa Industractions Daley Saleh Oklahoma Ceme Public Service A. P. Burns Gerald Aoe The Oklahoma Geological In Burwell Lawton

Weather Bureau Laying Trap For Twisters

Weather Bureau plans a tornado warning network with stations in Abilene and Midland in West Texas and Houston in Southeast Texas under a sponsorship plan. Hardy says readiness and signing hopes hang on details.

Lexans Weather Bureau Eenes 8 Oe Abilene West Texas Houston Texas Midland Hardy

Meeting of minds under strain on farm policy notes

Fragmentary OCR reads as a discussion on teaching work and group policy, emphasizing farm and welfare concerns as key issues. The text hints at preparing to meet any kind of situation, reflecting a collaborative, problem solving mindset among participants.

Frelen Polices Astegathe Eva Eh Ag

Indian hospital staff urged to work 40 hours a week

Disjointed page fragment argues for better medical service and a Bureau role. It notes private medical service should not be a loss to Indians but a gain and mentions an increase to $7,000. It references Indian hospital physicians required to work 40 hours weekly.

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