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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1954

Page

2

Hospital News Items Kiowa Admitted Patients and Staff

Hospital news item notes multiple admissions and procedures across Kiowa and nearby towns. Names include Gracemont and Anadarko patients, plus surgeons and staff such as Virgil Wayne Marshall and Gordon Moore. Details mix medical adjacencies, with several residents listed under treatment or surgical care.

Virgil Wayne Marshall Gordon Moore Lee R. L. Deye McKinley Charlie Burrow Park Jonathan Gi J. 3A. Grant

School Board Winners and Levy Approved in Two Districts

The county announced school election results including two districts electing board members F M C Hardrog A Tice Scott George Rogers Ash Grove C O Bell and R C Lewis Bishop. District voters approved a 15 mill operational levy with Scott district also approving a five.

F. M. C. Hardrog A. Tice Scott George Rogers Ash Grove C. O. Bell R. C. Lewis Bishop

Smith Postpones Election Statement

AHloA CITY March 31 Gomer Smith Jr. confirms a delay before announcing gubernatorial plans. He had said a decision would come Wednesday or Thursday, postponing the formal statement by a few days.

Ahloa City Gomer Smith Jr Smith

Lawton Emerges as Oklahoma's Third City in Long Race

A long contest between Lawton and Enid to gain Oklahoma's third city status appears to tilt toward Lawton. The report notes ongoing highway department praise and a recent move by the Holland family to Lawton, purchasing a home at 1906 Lindy.

Lawton Enid Oklahoma Doc Tom Holland Amelia Lindy

Markets Report From State Poultry and Cattle Prices

The state Department of Agriculture reports unsettled poultry markets with varied by region prices for eggs and butterfat. Oklahoma cattle and calves numbers show mixed demand with steers and heifers active, cows slow, and stockers scarce. lambs and hogs generally firmer in spots across Oklahoma City and surrounding markets.

State Department West Culture Today Poteau Clinton Laverne Pauls Valley Shawnee Vinita Chickasha Blackwell Ardmore Alva Durant McAlesters Tulsa el Reno Durant Enid Alva Kyasha McAlester Wat Elk Teau Hobart Villa Ardmore Lawton Watonga Elk ‘City Muskogee Chandler Ewmeat A.m. Enday Hooker Fairview Medford Vici Oklahoma City Kingfisher Hennessey Frederick USDA

Atomic energy talk and a tragic tombstone accident

President Eisenhower listened as Strauss described the impact of tests on military and peacetime atomic energy aims. He warned a bomb capable of destroying a city could be built, naming the metropolitan New York area. In Allentown a 500 pound tombstone killed 5 year old Kathleen Marks at Union West End Cemetery.

United States Strauss AEC Eisenhower Pacific New York National Geographic Society Allentown Kathleen Marks Union-West End

Tax measures extend 1951 excise boosts to aid cuts

Lawmakers advance a budget package extending major excise increases from 1951 for another year while cutting taxes on services and goods. The plan projects a $1.077 billion revenue saving and a $2.9 billion budget starting July 1, with telephone charges and movie tickets among relief items. Senator Byrd opposes, warning of financial danger. President Truman era lines cited in debate.

Humphrey House Byrd D.va

Offshore road contract let for Corpus Christi area

Corpus Christi Texas March 31 The first major offshore Texas highway segment from Port Aransas to Padre Island was let for contract Construction Op of Corpus Christ Heldenfels Tue bid 163235 for 10 2 miles of road 80 feet wide along the island. Construction would begin immediately after award.

Corpus Christi Tex Texas Port Arangax Padre Island Construction Op Corpus Christ Heldenfels Tue Nueces County Commissioners Court Port Aransas Jess Laurence Laurence

Cunningham Faces Opponent Over Tactics in District

The piece notes Cunningham drawing an election opponent amid district dissatisfaction with tactics. Wheeler stresses voters deserve constructive representation, not a scandal-driven image. The quote hints at political scrutiny and possible consequences for Mr. Cunningham.

Wheeler

Registration rules limit Lawton city election turnout

Counties exempted from new registration include several with preexisting statutes, while 16 others are deemed sufficiently current. Voters may register during the regular period before the election, but unregistered residents cannot vote in Lawton’s city election next Tuesday affecting Wards 2 and 5. An incumbent council seat in Ward is slated for a run-off between Bienneta Olmstead and Buck Kinsey following the Democratic primary.

Lawton Bienne Uta ‘Olmstead Buck Kinsey

Tour Continues for Points of Interest During Route

Those already registered to provide automobiles for the tour include Downtown Kiwanis members James Knox E L Richardson Glen Powers Earl McKinney W D Ford Ralph Ward C Y A Franklin Warren Wolverton C R Ellsworth Justin Kuntz Northwest Kiwanis Paul Baty Leslie Cont Walter Hutchioe St J Reina Thomas W Ray Elmer Batman Becker Berell Gilbert Dr W Lewis Lonnie Leard Dan Woesner and E C Williams.

Allies Reach Compromise On Red Trade

The Western Allies announced a compromise after a two day conference led by Harold E. officials. The pact maintains strict controls on trade with Red China and keeps pressures on Communist regimes while seeking to limit European access to strategic goods.

Muni Sali China NATO Westergoods Europe

Food Prices Rise to New Record High

New York wholesale food prices climbed sharply with Dun & Bradstreet data showing a fresh peak as costs for a broad basket of 31 commonly used foods surged beyond prior records. Ada Oklahoma reports note a religious week at the Ada State College with the Ada Ministerial Alliance organizing events from April 20 30.

New York Dun & Iadstreet Prarescele Ada Okla Relij Emmittal State College Fe College Ada Ministerial Alliance

Pageant Workers Travel From Far Flung Spots Again

Pageant enthusiasts plan to join the Easter Sunrise service in the Wichita Mountains with workers arriving from Hanover Pennsylvania and Center Kansas. A new costume for the Angel Gabriel role is ready this year.

Jichita Mountains John Hanover Angel Gabriel Kansas State Joe Oberg Center Kan

Williams Leads Kiwanis in Quick Fund Drive

A local Kiwanis event featured Williams driving a rapid fundraising effort. The campaign aimed to support a tary program and community projects, with Williams urging participation and highlighting swift results.

Snyder To Host Plowing Contest

James Howard, a Lawton FFA member, is among participants sponsored by Ford tractor dealers. The state plowing contest will be held April 21, with Ward era as sponsor. Second and third prizes are wrist watches.

James Howard Lawton Ffa Boy Ford Tractor Dealers Ward Era Ee

Meeting continues on water supply and reservoir expansion

City council members discussed water delivery to the filter plant and the impact of evaporation on reservoir levels. The pool is now 28 feet below the expanded spillway level, with 18 feet below the new basin level, prompting consideration of larger mains and future action after a Tuesday session.

Processa Ae Pas Roatan Ans

Two Hurt In Auto Crash West Of Velma Oklahoma

Duncan Oklahoma March 31 two people were injured in a highway crash west of Velma in Stephens county. The victims include David Andy Fowler and his son Reford Allen Fowler both from the area. Authorities reported the mishap occurred Wednesday on a county road near Duncan as emergency crews assisted at the scene.

Duncan Okla Velma Stephens County David Andy Fowler Reford Allen Fowler Fowler

Council approves lease renewal and water facility purchase

City council set detention time for dogs captured by operator at three to five days. A bid of 1.09 per foot for 3000 feet of cast iron neon District No 6 was approved for installation around Sears at Fort Sit Boulevard and Gore Boulevard. A board approved renewal lease for Clay J and city water facilities, with purchase from Paul Snetcher of a cabin.

F.O.B. Lawton Sears Fort Sit Blvd Gore Blvd Clay J Facilit City Paul Snetcher

April Fool Joking May Be Too Late

A lighthearted note hints that an April Fool joke may land skeptically as the clock runs down the final hours. The tease plays on timing and the reaction of readers to prank oriented mischief.

Indo China Peace Talks Highlight U S Stance at Geneva

The United States signals caution toward a rapid settlement as Geneva peace talks loom. Dulles's prepared speech urges allied unity and military support from Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, the Philippines and other Far East nations, while delaying direct commitments until broader consensus forms.

United States Geneva State Department Dulles Sen. Douglas Cooperat Australia New Zealand Indonesia Philippines Mircea Siot

Police Shoot Toes Off Theft Suspect

A report from a local precinct details an incident where a theft suspect was shot, resulting in the loss of toes. The injured suspect, identified as James 4 Poskes, is reported as fleeing prior to the guard’s intervention. Further details remain unclear due to the fragmented text.

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