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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1945

Page

2

Test Vote Near On Veto Control Test Vote Near On Veto Control

SAN FRANCISCO May 18 7 The outspoken opposition of nations to the big plan for a veto of peace keeping machinery to a United Nations council appears possible that the great powers may accept some mortification of the veto on peaceful settlement of disputes though Russia could block this They stand on the proposal that reform should be used ARALRAC Nations except when agreed Prospects show down the powers can push the formula as they want it with an argument that unless they unite on future international issues of peace keeping the world can hope to prevail

San Francisco Tne United Nations United States Russia Britain France Iragur

Yanks Close In Attacks Across Pacific Front

Reports detail carrier and land based assaults on Formosa and Honshu with B 29 sorties destroying oil facilities and storage tanks. Key targets include Tokuyama coal yards and refinery areas while air raids on Nagoya yield large fire remains and heavy explosive bombs.

Chickasha Pastor Speaks At Local Church Tonight

Local Chickasha churchgoers planned to hear Rev. Osville Punter address the Assembly of God congregation at Fifth and G tonight. The service was billed as a regular Friday gathering led by Pastor Rev. J L McQuren with to start time unspecified, as officials encouraged attendance.

Chickasha Osville Punter Assembly of God ‘Church J L McQuren Loca Sa Todas Painter Assembly of Gods

Personal notices from Lawton and nearby areas

Dr Dolehaa returned from a two week business trip to Chicago and Mattoon Illinois. Mike Monta Collins a teacher in Lawton City Schools left today for her house in Oklahoma City to spend the summer with her family. Beverly Ann Ganivat 1408 is a chef dismissed from Angi hospital today after major operation May 11. Capt and Mrs Walter Reysen are parents of a 6 pound 1 ounce boy born today at 5 25 am in Angus hospital. Mrs D A Boydston Route one Cache admitted to Southwestern hospital today. Ir E Bridges under went a minor operation at Southwestern hospital this morning. Mrs B C Seif Route three Lawton dismissed from Southwestern hospital today. J F Recor Route five Lawton underwent a minor operation at Southwestern hospital this morning. Mrs F T Monkres was dismissed from Southwestern hospital today after a major operation May 8. Mrs J T Hennessee 1516 and infant son were dismissed today from Southwestern hospital.

Mike Monta Collins Lawton Oklahoma City Beverly Ann Ganivat Angi Hospital Walter Reysen North 13Th Angus Hospital

War crimes probes loom across Allied forces reach

Allied teams from Yugoslavia Greece France Belgium Holland and Norway will probe war crimes in Voxtigniocs and other zones while Dr Ecker plans to question Relehamorahal Heemann Goesing. Lieutenant Colonel Skorenzy wanted for Eisenhower assassination was captured in Austria May 13 by the American Seventh Army. A Nazi plot involving German agents in British uniforms was thwarted. Eugene Johnson posted a $1 bond for reckless driving in municipal court.

Voxtigniocs Dr. Ecker Relehamor-ahal Heemann Goesing Lavo Germany Yugoslavia Greece France Belgium Holand Norway Skorenzy Eisenhower Austria Seventh Army Skarenzy Lracpa Supreme Headquarters Hat Sko-tenzy Mussolini Badorlia

Maj Babcock Awarded Bronze Star for France Service

Maj. FR. Babcock, former S-3 with Seventh Corps Artillery, earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service in France from June 6, 1944 to August 28, 1944. He helped in Cherbourg and the St. Le breakthrough, later served at Fort Sill, and with 18th and 28th Field Artillery Brigades. He previously received the Purple Heart and is now stationed at McCloskey General Hospital, Temple, Texas.

FL R. Babcock Man Hag Bee France Babcock Ureir Barbara Ann South Sixth Maj. Babcock Seventh Corps Cherbourg St. le Breakthrough Fort Sill 18Th Field Artillery Maj McCloskey General Hospital Temple

Ninth Graders Honor Winners Narrowly Lead in History and Domestic Science

Ninth graders received Legion Auxiliary citizenship honors from Elizabeth Lams. Hob by Knox, son of Sgt and Mrs B L Knox, scored 97.59 in American history, winning the United Daughters of the Confederacy prize over Sarita Sue Robertson. Mary Helen Pursley took the domestic science award with 98 percent, just ahead of Beth Becker. Mrs J R Peller presented the science award for the Home Science club. Class sponsors Elva Lewis and Paul Wilson attended. program participants included John Kalbleisch Anna Mae Mathieson Raymond Kern Sie Worthen Alice Fulghum Phyllis Botkin and Jacquetta Davidson. Music by a select band led by Hardy Suggs.

Elizabeth Lams Hobby Knox B. L. Knox United Daughters of the Confederacy Sarita Sue Robertson Robert Breck Mary Helen Pursley Beth Becker Miss Pursley

Boy Injured In Bike Collision With Beverage Truck

Riley W Park Jr aged 18 was treated at Arguy hospital after a bike collision with a beverage truck driven by Johnny Smack in Lawton. He suffered bruises and possible back injuries after being knocked from his bike during the incident near Sixth and C. Mrs Fox, of Cache, reported a brown burro theft to county officers. The animal bore a mark in the right eye and a scar on the right foot and disappeared Wednesday night. New Royal Typewriter ad from McCORD'S promotes models at 1307 Ave.

Rilroy W. Park Jr Ina Mad On C Riley R. W. Park Sr Arguy Hospital Johnny Smack Lawton

Big Ben Carrier Attack and Heroic Rescue at Sea

The Big Ben, crippled by Japanese bombs, survived a five hour Herculean effort after 20 000 pounds of ordnance detonated. Captain Leslie Gehres refused to abandon ship as fire and smoke raged. The carrier drifted near Shikoku before Santa Fe rescued survivors amid ongoing blasts and danger.

Brooklyn U. Navy Yard Armier-Pier Big Ben Orden Air Group 13 Pacific Navy Deedsa Herojam Cros Shikoku Lueslie Fi Gehres Cornnado Calif Anataha Jay Santa I H.C. Fila Santa Fe Ater Fitz Gehres

Daring remark frames tense street clash report

A fragmentary account describes bystanders and a group fighting back. Gehres labels a bold act as the most daring piece of sentiment witnessed, with witnesses noting aggressive intervention and commotion amid the scene.

Registered Ram consignments list and officers

Registered Ram continues with ram consignments from Forrest D Rhodesie Pau elie Faxon W P Bryan Bryan Bros Chattanooga Roy Phelps Manitou Roy Hooper Marvin Bicicot Lawton Heyvila Ferris Gieba and Ted Wilkerson Indianoma Ber Strecker and son Cameron college four Hampshires Margin Mae John Ramon John Lawton Manor Myers Apache and sheep crede association officers Morris Phillips Faxon president Mr Wilkerson vice president and Mr Neumann secretary.

Forrest D Rhodesie Pau “Elie Faxon W. P. Bryan Bryan Bros Chattanooga Roy Phelps Manitou Roy Hooper Marvin Bicicot Lawton Heyvila Ferris Gieba Dora Ted Wilkerson Indianoma Ber Strecker Hampshire Margin Mae John Ramon John Manor and Myers Sheep Crecde Association Morris Phillips Wilkerson Neumann

Troop 62 Plans Camp Winkler Session Near Duncan

Lawton Oklahoma Nero Bay Scout Troop No. 62 will attend the all Negro council camp session at Camp Winkler near Duncan from May 28 through June. Scoutmaster Charles Henry will be urged to attend. Trail committee chair Z R Butler leads transportation and supervision for the boys. The troop committee encourages as many boys as possible to attend to gain enthusiasm for a strong year round program. Troop 62 is sponsored by Doug Juss School.

Lawton Nero Bay Camp Winkler Duncan Reglas Charles Henry Z. R. Butler Doug Juss

Meter receipts drop after week ending May 11

Parking meter receipts fell by more than $50 this week amid a tally of coins deposited by city authorities. Figures show totals from ATS meters at Forh.08 Chiswack and a collection of £37342 recorded last Friday.

Rity Clark C.W. Simpson Inday Chiswack Agilost

Gilbert's Drug Store Ad Promises Hearing Help

An odd advertisement claims a temporary deafness cure via an Online Horse Method teat to relieve ringing and head noises from ear wax. It promises hearing improvement with ample rent or money back and urges inquiries about Quinne Ent Dropa at Gilbert's Drug Store, 31D Ava, Tel 307.

Gilbert

Seniors Graduate Amid Flags and Diplomas

Seniors received diplomas as a Pare Que graduation ceremony unfolded with accompaniments by Mrs Forrest Fields Mrs L M Geasman Miss Snow and Miss Leister. Mr Becker presented candidates who walked stage to receive diplomas while parents of graduates in the armed forces looked on. Additional graduates will receive diplomas upon completing national duties. summer school graduates were listed. The program was directed by Mr Russell two other school board members WW Brewer and Malighwh and BO Swinney superintendent of schools with Justin Kuma clerk and business manager assisting. The band directed by Hardy Suga played the processional and recessional.

Mana Zucca Forrest Fields L. M. Geasman Miss Snow Miss Leister Becker Ing. Atem Lhes Russell Suhno! Board WW. M. Brewer Maal

Lt Frank Sneed Medalist Soldier Reported Safe

Lt Frank Sneed says he is well and unchanged after serving overseas with a bomber squadron led by Maj James Stewart. He went overseas in fall 1943 after earning wings at Yuma, and his wife Mrs Sneed Avey of 406 Perris expresses gratitude and relief following months of sleepless nights.

Raunk Virminn Linteller Sneed James Stewart Lion Picture Yuma Aziz Arms Airield Sneed Avey Perris Li LeFors Flying Fortress Germany Pickhardt Normandy

Fragmented memorial note on wartime divisions and deployments

The text describes Bether et Stalagate divide forces into three groups sent to Latkenbulde Nurnberg and Moasnurg. Lt Le nardt dates referenced in Deveinhe. The deciphered details are limited but indicate wartime organization and movements involving the Red Cross figures.

Bether Et Stalagate A. Isaler Vigtory Penter Red Cross Latkenbulde Nurnberg Moasnurg Lenardt Deveinhe

Patrol Charges Four As Traffic Violators

Traffic violation charges were filed in justice court today against Velma Birch and Floyd Moses Saunders of Slewher for allowing unlicensed drivers to operate autos. Thomas W. Williams faces reckless driving charge. Charles Rive and C. Davis pleaded guilty to road rules violations. Davis fined. Auditor C F Laimure from the state examiners arrived to begin an annual county audit.

Justice Court Velma Birch Floyd Moses Saunders Slewher John Manning Thomas W. Williams Reclless Come Mainz Fuglnas Patera Sei Charles Rive C.F. Laimure John Rogers Couunty Laimure

Brigham Young Save on Hire Auto Insurance

Brigham Young announces new auto insurance program with reduced rates aimed at drivers seeking affordable coverage. Policy highlights include lower premiums for new customers and simplified enrollment through partner agencies.

C. ‘Brigham' Young Auto Insurance Reechler Phono Rae

County AAA Officials Discuss Wheat Insurance Plan

County AAA committee members confer with B D Coonyeugherfield a state AAA officer and Chint tapie on a wheat insurance loan to be offered to Comanche County farmers.

B. D. Coonyeugherfield AAA Disen Nous Wheat Co Insurance Comanche County

Damaged 1938 Stu Debaker Car Belongs to L K Barrett

Fire damaged a 1938 Stu Debaker car owned by L K Barrett after a backfire ignited a fire shortly before noon today. Central station firemen responded to the scene where the vehicle was located and extinguished the blaze.

Studebaker L. K. Barrett Central Station Warin Board

Blaze Extinguished At Service Men's Bay 222 C Street

Fire crews were summoned to the Service Men's Bay 222 C Street at 12 20 p m to tackle a blaze caused by a wiring short. No injuries or damage reported.

Central Station

Rent Control Sparks Harsh View From Property Owners

In rent controlled U S areas about six million property owners rely on rental income for livelihoods yet ARC figures show average gross rents below thirty dollars per month. The Fair Rent Association voices concern about elderly owners dependent on meager yields and prompts debate on housing policy.

United States Fair Rent Association

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Yanks Tarakaney Formosa Shinchiku Guam Suorfoy Japan LOM Gance Honshu Essen Nagoya Sorals Dr. 2B F. Dolehaa Chicoxo Mattoon, Ill D. A. Boydston Cache IR. E. Bridges Southwestern Hospital Mes. B.C. Seif Route Three South- Western Hospital J. F Route Five FT. Monkres Ala Fy J. T. Hennessee BOND Eugene Johnson FR. Babcock McCord D.P.T Sacigom Research Laboratories HousTon D.pt Simms Tobacco & Candy CO Orville Pope Insurance Ronsignar Camp Winkler Frank Sneed D Ave G. Cole ‘Oin Srd Dalton Business College Progressive Business School Madam Mae Palmist Fife Trailor OF Knowledge Austin Berry’s Roman Dresser Straits Jewelers
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