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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1948
Page
8
A quotation attributed to Socrates emphasizes harmony between words and inner affections. It argues that a person’s words reveal their true character and that praise or blame should align with their genuine deeds and life.
Senator Wayne Morse reflects on United Nations delegate Austin's stubborn stance amid chaotic Palestine debates. Despite rumors of resignation, Austin remains at the UN to defend and explain U S policy, weathering ridicule and questions about America's stance while maintaining loyalty to his government.
The government asks Justice Goldsborough to dismiss a contempt conviction and no strike injunction against John L. Lewis and the UMW, a move seen as pressuring negotiations on a new coal miners contract. The public and officials debate the tactic as Lewis’ stature grows, while Omar Bradley cautions about uncertain Russian threats.
Washington calls for focused talks listing problems primarily affecting the United States and Soviet Union. It cites lend lease settlements, European recovery and cooperation in civil air traffic as areas requiring negotiation, while noting Soviet obstruction and propaganda limits.
Nearly four million chronic drinkers exist in the United States today. Complete abstinence is not practicable for all alcoholics, so renewed efforts to inform about moderation are needed. Acute intoxication requires medical care, and many hospitals lack facilities or willingness to treat intoxicated patients. Algonolics Anonymous helps some individuals recover from alcohol addiction.
A mixed verse of crossword style clues and word lists appears. The board lists items like shrub genus silk list and legal term clues alongside a vertical segment with paused notes and a Michigan city.
A fragmented OCR list shows numbers and words resembling crossword style clues or a word puzzle. Items include 22 Hurlers 42 Grafted 25 Stairpart 43 Accomplish 27 Armed band and others like Adduce Drega Paleness Bind Redacted sheepfold Point of land Symbol for tin pl Lieutenant Bridges.
Army announces a broad set of personnel moves. AJ. GEN. Louis A. Craig is relieved from EUCOM duties in Frankfurt and assigned to AGO Casuals in Washington. Capt. William E. Clark heads to Rocket FA at Ft. Bliss, Col. William C. McFadden to Artillery School at Ft. Bliss, and Lt. Col. Ferdinand J. Chesarek relocates to the Sixth Army logistics division and Stanford station. Additional officers shift between Fort Sill, Ft. Bliss, Fort Lewis, Presidio San Francisco, and other posts with duties in staff, training, and organizational roles.
A set of local political notices lists candidates for county judge sheriff county assessor and commissioners and other posts. Includes G W Horn e Manning Waldr on Everett Ray George Myers Lester Paunen Howar Pad Pete W Beulah Speece Cox Arthur Faxler Githon and Rhoads as宣 candidates.
Apache Oklahoma special report notes that next year the Apache junior high will gain state approved status after a full term under the required program. Superintendent R F Carothers arranged talks with state officials in Oklahoma City last week. Local items include a move to a nearby farm for Charles Moore, property sales by Jim Boatman, staff changes at Sims Grocery, and community plans for vacation Bible School starting May 11.
The column notes travels and events in Lawton with residents and families. Alen Twalker and Virginia Pearl attend Stephens College graduation in Columbia Missouri while Mavis Williams joins a business group meeting in Oklahoma City. Other items include trips to Fort Riley and Lebanon Tennessee and a judge returning from Seneca.
The ton and nephew Lee Hunter returned from a brief visit with friends and relatives at Brownfield Texas. They were accompanied by Mrs Kimseys mother Mrs BP AL Bunter who will pay a visit here. Mars RD Ford has returned from a visit with friends and relatives at Altus.
Firefighters battled a trash fire in the alley on Third Street between Ferris and Euclid Monday. They reported no damage and did not specify casualties or injuries.
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