Lawton Constitution Staff and Publication Details
The Lawton Constitution lists Ned Shepler as Editor and Publisher Bill F Bentley as Business Manager Ted Ralston as Advertising Manager W W R Rice as Managing Editor W D Hargraves as Advertising Manager Joe House as Mechanical Superintendent H O Ahlschlager as Circulation Manager City Circulation Manager Phone 620 Published Evenings Monday Through Friday at 409 110 Ave Lawton Okla Entered at Lawton Okla office as second class mail under the act of Congress Mar 3 1879 Member of Oklahoma Press Association and southern Newspaper Publishers Association Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Ned Shepler
Bill F Bentley
Ted Ralston
Ave
Lawton
Okla
Congress
Maren
Oklahoma Press Association
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Subscription Rates Payable in Advance
Subscription rates are listed as payable in advance with details indicated. The notice outlines payment methods and deadlines for renewal, urging timely remittance to continue service without interruption.
Dead Rise Not, Then Christ Not Raised Quote
The passage presents a theological reflection contrasting resurrection with an allegory of a brain as a seventy year clock. It cites First Corinthians and a Holmes quotation about life, death, and the Angel of Resurrection.
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Christ
Angel of Life
Holmes
Dulles Diplomacy Seen Through Eisenhower’s Praise
President Eisenhower lauds John Foster Dulles for blunt, results oriented diplomacy as he faces Geneva talks. Dulles, seen as a new kind of diplomat, blends plain talk with steadfast policy to protect American interests in the Pacific and curb Soviet pressure, despite foreign hesitation.
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Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Geneva
Dulles
Pacific
Congress
Korea
Europe
Bevan resigns from shadow cabinet over Pacific NATO bid
Aneurin Bevan, a leftist Laborite in Britain, quits the shadow cabinet in protest of the government’s consideration of a Pacific NATO. Clement Attlee offers only cautious support, while Bevan warns that any united anti communism move in the Far East could spark general war.
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Aneurin Bevan
Britain
Clement Attlee
Far East
Bevan
NATO
McCarthy vs Army exposes a failing administration
The piece analyzes how Eisenhower era leaders failed to resist Senator McCarthy during Army hearings. It notes Secretary Stevens repeatedly appeased McCarthy, highlights the Fort Monmouth incident over access to a top secret lab, and argues Stevens and the White House avoided firm stances. It contends the administration eventually learned appeasement fails.
Deodorants and Raynaud and Valley Fever Questions
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan replies to readers on perspiration odor from sweat and deodorant use, potential foods and medicines, and the role of aluminum preparations, with caution on X-ray options. He discusses Raynaud-like finger spasm, valley fever causes and symptoms, and notes no harm yet from pupae in heart disease contexts.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
NEA
California
Cityan Fights Thieves After Stolen Clothes Thrown Back
Lawton resident Jack Dalton confronted two tall thieves who had stolen suits from his car in Tulsa. He followed them, asked bystanders to call police, and identified the pair to officers after they fled. Both suspects had prior records. one was described as dangerous. Dalton attended the Oklahoma Business College Association meeting and was reelected secretary treasurer.
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Jack Dalton
Tulsa
Oklahoma Business College Association
Atway
Dalton
Lawton
The Bat at Lawton Little Theater Delivers Thrilling Mystery
Lawton Little Theater debuts The Bat in Cameron college auditorium with dress rehearsal praise. Marie Fox leads as the spinster, Sue Wheatley as her niece, Lizzie is played by Martha Buford, with strong turns by Bob Lamphere, Leonard Wathen, and Paul Nishimura. The production showcases improved lighting, sound, and sets and runs tonight and Tuesday at 8 p.m.
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Lawton Little Theater
Cameron College
Mary Roberts Rinehart
John Denney
Denney
Marie Fox
Sue Wheatley
Liz
Zie
Martha Buford
Bob Lamphere
Doctor
Leonard Wathen
Detective Anderson
Carl Strating
Brooks
Jim Fox
Reginald Beresford
Bill Wheatley
Richard Fleming
Paul Nishimura
Paul Treske
Little Theater
High Court Broadens Discrimination Protection
The Supreme Court unanimously held that constitutional guarantees against discrimination extend beyond a two race framework. An opinion by Chief Justice Warren said different treatment can rest on a reasonable classification, not defined, and overturned a Mexican defendant Pete Hernandezs murder conviction where Latinos were excluded from jury service. The decision frames classification in constitutional protection but leaves school segregation issues untouched.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Warren
High Tribunal
Pete Hernandez
Texas
Hernandez
Fort Sill memories and frontier life on the post
Mrs. Paulding recalls Fort Sill days with W H Quinette Indian agent as banker to posts personnel. She describes social life with Chinese cooks and elaborate dinners, camping trips in the Wichitas, and hunting. She notes Anadarko as a tiny stop, Captain Hugh Scott teaching sign language, and a Spanish-American War scare with POW rumors.
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Anadarko
Lawton
Funeral rites for J A Walker held at Ston chapel
Funeral rites for J A Walker 87 of 1330 Cherry were held at 11 a m today in Ston Funeral home chapel with Rev J J Stowe Jr officiating A second service will be at 2 30 p m Tuesday in the Christian church at Lathrop burial in Lathrop cemetery Mr Walker died Saturday in a rest home after several months illness CWO Ed Rhoades 44 of 2106 N 19th died today at his home of a heart attack He served in the 653rd FA battalion and was to retire May 21 after 28 years service He was a POW in Germany Aug 1942 to May 1945 and served in the European theater Far East Aug 1950 to Aug 14 1951 He had been at Fort Sill on his last tour since August 1951 Survivors include his wife two daughters Carol and Janie two sons Dick and Claude one sister Pea ear will be ta ces held at 2 m Tuenday in Hew Poet abe
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J. A. Walker
Cherry
Ston Funeral Home
J. J. Stowe Jr
Christian Church
Lathrop
Mr. Walker
Cornell
CWO
Rhoades
653Rd FA
Fort Sill
European
Far East
Pampa
Tex
Claude
Amarillo
Pea Ear
Tuenday
Abe
Only One Dwelling in Three in Paris, France Less Than Years Old
A report notes that in Paris a minority of dwellings are under a certain age, with discussion on housing stock and development rates. The piece highlights urban growth, construction pace, and implications for city planning and residents.
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Paris
France
Hopefuls May Challenge Cox Right To Run
Oklahoma City May 3 UP A filing dispute over John W Conner contrasts with John D Conner the secretary of state. State official A S J Shaw plans to seek removal of Conner from the auditor ballot amid ongoing filing challenges before the Wednesday deadline. Other potential challenges target Homer H Cox and Jack Dempsey over elector eligibility and name identity.
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Cox
Oklahoma City
John W. Conner
John D. Conner
State Election Board
A. S. J.shaw
Shaw
Conner
N. Broadway
Baker
Secretary of State
Homer H. Cox
Jack Dempsey
Alabama primary tests Sparkman clash with conservative money
Washington reports that Alabama faces a pivotal primary pitting Senator John Sparkman against a well financed conservative challenge led by Rep. Laurie Battle, famed for the Battle Act restricting strategic materials trade with iron curtain nations. The race emphasizes long standing Alabama political battles and the influence of affluent backers seeking to unseat Sparkman and his fellow senator Lister.
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Thomas L. Stokes
Washington
Alabama
Lister
John Sparkman
Hill
Rep
Laurie Battle
Spark
South
Senate
Sparkman
TVA
REA
Rep. Battle
Birmingham
Truman
Democratic Party
Markets Oklahoma City cattle hogs and sheep report
Cattle 4,000 head and calves 500 traded with 30 loads of steers and heifers, cows and stockers showing mixed changes, higher early prices delaying trades. hogs 800 head sold steady to firm with top 28.90 from small packers. sheep 600 head steady to higher with spring lambs up to 26.00. Also includes political commentary on Senator Sparkman and Dixiecrat history.
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Oklahoma City
USDA
Bass Can't Wait Jumps Into Boat
Three Dallas teens rowing a lake boat heard a thump and flopping. A 5 pound 13 ounce sand bass leaped into their boat. The boys Jerry Wilson Gibson Jester and Billy Youngblood handed the fish to a nearby fisherman.
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Dallas
Jerry Wilson
Gibson Jester
Billy Youngblood
Crossword Clue Pack From Beasts Across
A compact clue list with numbered hints and partial answers across to fill a themed crossword. Entries include Rippee plant unclosed motion pict award eats opera singer arrow poison bear cubic meter turf Charon's river number raise the tidier arouse eat by rule what singing voice inventors love god usually are son of Jacob Indians spreads to dry state.
Winners Named In Comanche Health Contest
Comanche county 4 H youngsters completed a health contest at the City and County health center in Lawton. Dr. Royce Means directed the event with contestants chosen for team health work and personal health. Grand champion boys were Billy Don Masters Flow er Mound with peers Marvin Livingston and Jack Morrison Faxon tied for second. Girls division top honors went to June Slaughter Fletcher with Beatrice Marshall Faxon second and Margie Mae John Flower Mound third.
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Lawton
Royce Means
Billy Don Masters
Flower Mound
Marvin Livingston
Jack Morrison
Faxon
June Slaughter
Fletcher
Beatrice Marshall
Margie Mae John
Lighting Cigaret Causes Accident
Police blamed a driver attempting to light a cigarette for an accident that sent his car out of control and overturning in a drainage ditch 100 feet north of I on First street Sunday night. Officers H. A. Bartels and Cal Sims said Joe G. Wilson, 28, of St. Louis Missouri, tried to light his cigarette as the car was in motion. Damage was about 300 dollars.
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First Street
H. A. Bartels
Cal Sims
Joe G. Wilson
St. Louis
Child Burned When Hot Water Spilled on Chest
Frankie Jordan age 3 son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Hunt of 705 F suffered severe burns after spilling hot water from a stove at home. He received treatment at Southwestern hospital shortly before noon today.
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Frankie Jordan
Oliver Hunt
Southwestern Hospital
District Judge Tickets Highlight Fullerton Morris Tickets
District Judge Democrat John Pete Fullerton and Toby Morris lead for judge seats citywide. City Court contenders include Ralph H. Cline and Vernon C. Field, jousting for judicial posts amid local elections.
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John Pete Fullerton
Toby Morris
Judge City Court
Ralph H. Cline Vernon C. Field
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Joe House
H. O. Ahlschlager
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