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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1954
Page
1
Lawton councilman Joyce Pursley left the brake off of his car parked at 3 North 25th and the vehicle rolled into Squaw Creek after heavy rains. The car owned by Lacy Furniture Co, where Pursley is employed, was pulled out by a wrecker.
Lawtonka, rising about seven inches since Monday, received 1.5 to over two inches of rain in 24 hours across southwest Oklahoma. Lake level edged up about a half inch per hour near noon, with forecasts of more runoff over the next two to three days. Observers reported widespread river and creek flows, with Medicine Creek supplying Lake Lawtonka, and officials noting potential two feet more water. Downtown Lawton saw 1.80 inches of rain in 24 hours. Highway patrol noted S.H. 7 water over road east of Lawton but passable. other state highways faced closures. Holdenville Dam briefly slipped but traffic remained across S.H. 68.
City council meets to consider easing outdoor watering restrictions tied to recent rains while weighing the Pecan Grove sewer plan by RAMP Construction. Final word on 240 unit west Lawton housing water service awaits, with opponents expected to press objections over a pump station and a 40 foot sewage lift.
In Cush ing Oklahoma two Creek County men longtime friends were shot at point blank range in a wild duel. Arthur Simpson 32 suffered six pistol wounds while J R Johnson 39 was hit ten times with a .22 rifle. They were taken by ambulance to a Payne County hospital. The motive remains unknown and authorities began an investigation.
Secretary of State Dulles outlined a plan for a 10 nation united front in Southeast Asia to pledge defense only against direct Communist aggression. He spoke before a House Foreign Affairs panel and met with ambassadors from Australia New Zealand Thailand and the Philippines amid cautious optimism.
Oklahoma City May 11 A senator candidate David C. Shapard asks the State Election Board to pause ruling on his petition to remove Sen Robert Kerr and ex Gov Roy Turner from the ballot until after the May 18 hearing. He alleges spending over the $3,000 limit and fears loss of subpoenaed witnesses. Kerr and Turner oppose the move and board chairman George D. Key weighs next steps.
Twenty seven units including six Army groups will march in Lawton for Armed Forces Day. A composite artillery battery will display almost every Fort Sill weapon. Indian Veterans Association members will parade in traditional dress. The event starts 10 a.m. Saturday with formation at 9:30 a.m. on streets north and south of Cat. No parking on C and D streets along the route.
The Senate approved by 58 to 19 a constitutional amendment to curb court packing and set a 75 year retirement for federal judges. The chamber rejected a clause banning Supreme Court justices from resigning to run for President.
FBI nabbed 49 year old James Hollis Jones after he fled a Garland railroad embankment with a package he claimed held ransom money. He had written letters to 20 prominent Dallas Jews including Julius Schepps and Stanley Marcus detailing a demand of 200000 dollars. Authorities probe possible confederates and provided protection to recipients.
Senate debate stalled as Sen. Dirksen proposes suspending public hearings after McCarthy testifies with closed rebuttal hearings to follow. Secretary Stevens argues for full public testimony and access to witnesses, while Mundt delays a vote to this afternoon.
Lawton officials and the Real Estate Board support expanding downtown parking as the sole fix for shopper car space. The group backs reclaiming unused loading zones and studying new municipal lots, with immediate action planned.
A Lawton couple serving four years for manslaughter in their four year old son’s death go to Pittsburg county court in McAlester for custody jurisdiction of their 11 month old baby born in prison. The baby was placed with welfare officers after birth and the welfare office seeks wardship due to lack of reliable relatives. The couple’s two other children are with New Mexico relatives.
Geneva May 11 Molotov told the Geneva conference the United Nations is unfit to settle Korea and has deprived itself of impartiality. He said the UN cannot carry out objective functions in the Korean settlement. South Korea suggested nationwide elections with North Korea later, while the conference shifted to Korea and Indo China talks.
A five year old Lawton boy once suspected of polio is diagnosed with mening encephalitis. Johnnie Dale Parson son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Parson 2113 F is improving at Memorial Hospital. Memorial Hospital staff were ready for polio ward in case another case develops.
H. C. Hart of Walters narrowly escaped death after a 3,000-pound traveling block broke from a derrick 11 miles northwest of Lawton. He fell 65 feet, suffered multiple bruises, with no broken bones or internal injuries reported. The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. Monday while employed by Da Sieecnneae Drilling Company of Duncan.
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