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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
2
Fragmentary text reports a rising casualty total surpassing one million with mentions of army divisions and wounded or missing. Names and places are garbled, but the tone notes continued five month increases, divisions under Patterson, and heavy losses across multiple sectors.
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A garbled notice reports that First Presbyterian Church will install new officers. Names and roles are unclear due to OCR issues, but the event involves ordained leaders and church governance activities scheduled soon.
The Associated Press reports Memorial Day observances saw fatalities totaling 69 across the United States. Officials note weather and traffic patterns influenced the toll, with safety campaigns urged to curb further tragedies.
Lewton police reported three thefts including a purse and other items. The incident involved various suspects and locations around Lewton towns, with multiple witnesses and connections to individuals named in the report.
Markets report from Chicago Oklahoma City and New York covering dairy butter meat calves hogs and sheep trends. Butter prices steady. hogs futures mixed. cattle and calves steady to higher. sheep notes include shorn ewes and wool market activity. cotton futures decline with price drops.
The city parks department announces postponement of wading pool openings due to current hot weather and water pressure. Officials expect pools to open by Monday with supervision required for children 12 and under. Pools will be drained and refilled nightly. staff and supervisors named include Mrs. Dolores Dini and Mrs. Ronetta Williams among others.
A Japanese balloon bomb incident in the western region killed six people including a woman and five children. The device exploded during the attack while a family was traveling in a car, causing the deaths and injuring others. Survivors include Patters son and the husband, while authorities report precautions and ongoing investigations into the incident.
A fort-style caravan begins Saturday touring southern Oklahoma towns to assist local offices. The mission includes equipment and personnel from various centers, led by 1st Lt. Harold M. Finley. Enlisted men and officers will visit multiple cities including Snyder, Hobart, Granite, and Sayre, with stops in Fort Cobb and Weatherford.
Funeral services for Leon Darden a Lawton man aged 32 drowned in a sailing accident at Lake Laws were held today at Lawkon funeral home. Rev Forrest A Pinids pastor of the Methodist church officiated. Darden and companions were in a boat that capsized near the Heruin Ledge area of Lace Laut Lonne. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Lawton youth Jeffie Wheatley and relatives listed with military enlistment intent. Frank E Coiling and local officials noted for service applications in a period blot of names and duties. Two drivers face traffic charges in MuMESpHy Cayt. Billie Porrell and Rennye McCune cited for violations. chamber of commerce meeting announced for Friday with planned street development updates.
A questionable wedding push sparked by a chaplain at 2:15 am as a couple sought to wed immediately amid tense conditions. Court actions and probes follow as music bond procedures proceed against two men accused in a separate case.
A damaged suit against Reginald Wade Lanueum continues as witnesses for the plaintiff and defendant testify. District Judge Loby Sats orderly. multiple cases from Omahan Transpartuei Co. and others will close this Saturday with some trials held without jury.
Mars Asthur Kunst admitted to Angus hospital today from a rival pursuit. Mrs AL GL Honegcult of Garefield underwent major surgery at Angus hospital. Earnest Conats Ay Sourn Ninth and daughter dismissed from Angus hospital after treatment. B Sims noted missed from Southwest hospital following treatment. Mrs le Al Moneply of Chorney wife to Soulseestern left for medical care today. JP Followay Major Int listed for Wednesday medical treatment. Mrs Co M. Rigsby of Loui Perris underwent minor operation at Southwest hospital. Joel Danis of Atraches had a minor operation at Southwestern hospital. Mrs Joe Frank Metan noted as race winner at Southwestern hospital. Pao Brandon, board of count, returned home after recovering from minor operation May 2 at Angus hospital. Brandon had been at his dante after operation with a pale result.
Six members of Lawson's are Negro Boy Scouts sponsored by Dowsing's xehans at a camp near Duncan. The session began Monday and ends Saturday noon with attendees including ML Wile Litas, AGC Williams, Albert Parl ey, Todory Green. VG Ration and others assisted with line activities and seating arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Harald Smith of 2208 Jefferson welcomed a baby girl on Wednesday at SouthivestrenHospital Gylo. The new arrival is listed as a daughter named Cherry and the family date references indicate a local birth notice in the community paper.
News brief on Allied Pacific operations with American forces in the Philippines and Mindanao. Describes moves toward Cagayan Valley, northern Luzon, and advancing units including the 8th and 98th infantry, with actions around Santa Fe and Wawa area as Japanese positions are pressed.
Fragmentary dispatches describe tensions as British and French forces clash near Syria and Lebanon. A message from General Grille requests immediate withdrawal of all forces while London signals readiness for partition talks once ceasefire is secured. Heavy bombardment and street fighting persist in Damascus and surrounding areas, with Britain anxious to avoid direct intervention.
Lawton residents plan attendance at a summer conference. A Lawton man, Chester Jett, faces charges for discharging a weapon and disturbance in municipal court. Shrek Ricks filed a complaint against another Lawton man detained for alleged assault.
The report details heavy bombardment and shelling as Syrian and other forces clash near Damascus including attacks on the Orient Palace hotel and the Damascus citadel. Casualties rise with several killed, and foreign nationals face danger amid the base and hotel strikes. Chinese and Japanese forces clash near coastal towns with significant casualties reported and air battles described.
A wartime briefing notes improved morale among Chinese troops due to better provisions and fighting spirit, crediting the change to supply lines and desertions. It reports evacuees, prisoner movements, and ongoing clashes near Naning and the Huai river area with Japanese withdrawals influencing frontline dynamics.
A garbled wartime note describes clashes near Sanwa Fe and Mindat with mentions of divisions and units. The report notes rain delaying consolidations and a Monday strike with various forces and detachments engaged, including references to Dien and Formos areas and unnamed leaders.
Unclear fragments describe air center Balikpapan attacked by bombers from Saigon and Phantong with claims of 350 aircraft activity. Mentions Liberara matey and PA Tarr wirinree in connection to the raid amid broader Pacific theater operations.
The document lists Pfc Loyd and kin with service details dated April 1942. It notes four sisters named Mrs Ve Mat Dink Miss Eula Rankin Mrs Colliee Thompson and Mrs Tares sie Rodilicis, of Laneton, detailing a small wartime family record from Iowa.
Soviet statement says Western Allies reached agreement on key points amid war talks. Davies travels to Frankfurt to confer with Eisenhower on detailed arrangements for the sling.
Readers argue against discontinuing price controls while the war lasts. A note criticizes the OPA after three years for drifting away from fair, impartial control, suggesting issues of intelligence and administration undermine the original goals. The Fair Rent Association is cited in the critique.
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