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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1954
Page
5
Washington May 23 Congress may take charge of moving government owned surplus butter to households at low prices. Agriculture Secretary Benson says disposal plans cost at least 500 million and likely fail to reduce stocks, while Rep. Hope expects committee action during farm bill deliberations.
Indian Bishop K Mondol from Hyderabad will headline the Oklahoma annual conference at 7 30 p m Tuesday. He will then fly to Milwaukee to address the general conference of the women's division of Christian service. Two Oklahoma bishops led delegates Monday night urging ongoing good works and gospel preaching as the merged east and west conferences begin a five day session.
Odren Bunch about 50 was electrocuted in his backyard when a 30 foot metal pipe he held touched an overhead REA wire. His wife was knocked back and nearly severed her tongue as she bit into it while trying to pull him free. Dr Grimes said he was digging a well when the accident occurred. REA turned off the current after Bunch was frozen to the pipe for about 30 minutes. Mrs Bunch was taken to relatives in Ponca City.
Oklahoma will terminate federal drouth emergency relief for livestock on June 1 as rains improve pasture and crop prospects. Cimarron County will stop taking emergency livestock ration orders, while fifteen other counties remain in the aid program through May. The plan launched last summer provided cotton seed corn and wheat feed to livestock from as many as 40 counties.
Senator Herb Lehman proposes an amendment to cut oil and gas tax depletion from 27.44 percent to 15 percent. The measure would be debated on the Senate floor as the tax bill moves forward.
New York City trends show confidence returning as jitters fade with signs of a quiet summer and possible modest fall gains. Unemployment rose in April due to garment and textile issues, but New Yorkers expect improvement as demand shifts. Textile orders look hopeful and garment prices rise, while living costs stay high but near the national level. Building activity remains robust with new offices luxury apartments and outskirts housing rising despite vacancy signs. Retail sales lag last year with department stores down 4 percent and apparel down 9 percent in post Easter weeks.
In Detroit the Presbyterian Church merger of the northern southern and United groups draws violent opposition in the South, per Rev. Albert Kissling of Jacksonville. He predicts Southern override in votes, calls for prayer for unity as assembly approves merger in principle. The three bodies total about 2,970,000 members combined.
Mrs. L A Wickman announced summer theater classes to be held in the Whittier school auditorium for children of school and pre school ages. Pupils will be divided by age with two lessons weekly for nine weeks ending in a recital. Enrollment will be held Monday at the auditorium and contact by telephone.
Mass demonstrations planned by the CIO Transport Workers Union threaten a nationwide strike against Pan American Airways. The walkout targets Idlewild, Miami, San Francisco, Seattle, and Brownsville with 6400 Pan American employees involved as talks stall on a new contract replacing the expired one from April 30.
Maintain smart attire by following care recommendations on garment tags and filing these instructions in a dedicated bureau. This helps preserve fabric integrity, color, and fit over time.
Two youths escaped from a city jail over the weekend and were recaptured by police in a corridor outside the cell block. They had been detained on suspicion of bicycle thefts.
Ada Kiwanians purchased a fertilizer drill for Ponotoc County farmers and ranchers to aid planting and crop care.
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