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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1954
Page
2
Memorial births listed for five newborns with parents and birth times. Admitted and dismissed patients named along with ages and hospitals, including multiple towns and caregivers. A closing note mentions living elephants resembling fossil elephants.
Oklahoma campaign notes reveal a statewide push for Bill Logan as he seeks the Democratic nomination for governor. The plan combines radio TV and billboards with a speaking tour across eastern and southwestern Oklahoma. Logan and his wife Jimmie Nell toured Lawton recently as a regional campaign nucleus forms. Meetings across Norman Shawnee Seminole Wewoka Holdenville McAlester Atoka Coalgate Ada Sulphur Ardmore Davis Pauls Valley Purcell and Chickasha shape the week’s schedule.
Excavation began after a main break near Medicine Creek lowered pressure from 70 75 to near 45 psi. The leak in rock caused water loss while investigators sought the break. Repairs, at the construction firm’s expense on bond, could take several days as crews divert water to two lines and isolate the damaged section.
Armed police broke up a battle in Johannesburg between 3,000 Basu and natives. Pistols knives and sticks were used. One native was killed and 30 injured including three shot. Four arrests reported.
Readers are advised to try tie hands for steadier manicures. The devices are sold at notions counters and intended to help people keep their hands steady during manicures.
The La Follette Monroney Act limits subcommittee raises, Cal know McCarthy exerts improper pressure in Army case. Monroney says no law allows violating executive orders or disclosing secrets. Senate probe resumes as Cohn faces cross examination. Knowland warns McCarthy risks dangerous precedent.
J P Thomas 93 of 805 S 13th died early Monday in a Lawton hospital after a week of illness. A retired farmer, he lived in Lawton since 1942 and was born July 20, 1870 in Boone County Arkansas. He moved with parents to Ellis County Texas then Collin County before settling in Duncan in 1896. He married Ida Turner in 1903 at Farmersville Texas. He was a Methodist and services are at Becker Funeral Home with burial in Duncan. Survived by widow, three daughters, three sons, a brother, a sister, 26 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
A sunny but cloud dotted holiday gave Lawton residents a mixed forecast. Showers were possible as the day progressed while the overall note favored fair to partly cloudy skies and some wind. Cooler tonight and Tuesday with a low around 65 and a high near 70 after Monday's 90s.
FSIS teams and individuals excel in livestock judging with multiple firsts at the annual Indian school achievement day near Blackwell and the Comanche county fair. Standout performers include Willis Tsinnie Gilbert ete James K Johnson James M Johnson Emmett Davis and Bob Jerry King with top breed champion rankings across Duroc Hampshire Berkshire and dairy poultry contests.
Fragmented market notes show fluctuating prices for fryers heavy hens light hens and eggs amid unclear terms. Scattered phrases reference wheat and poultry items with incomplete figures and garbled language.
State toll reports list Buffalo resident Billy Dean Feeler 20 of Bartlesville and Bilbert Edward Endy 24 of Stillwater among those killed when a car ran off US 270 south of Beaver. Feeler died after a motorcycle he rode was struck. Earlier, Katherine Baker of Tulsa John Henry Johnson of George West Texas and Russell Brown of Boynton in Muskogee County died in separate crashes.
Historical insight notes that many key U S insect pests originated from other regions worldwide, influencing agriculture and ecosystems. The text highlights global movement as a driver for the spread of invasive species and pest problems in the United States.
Ten Lawton area students received Okla A and M University diplomas in various fields. Jack L. Dalton Jr. earned a bachelor of architectural engineering, while others received BS degrees in agriculture commerce engineering education home economics arts and sciences. Lewis E. Browder agriculture Jack Conrad Greear commerce Woodfin Grady Harris Jr. engineering Helen Lu Ella Parks education Betty Mae Wege home economics E B Telford engineering Robert J. Zimmerman arts and sciences.
Tornadoes struck the Rakowsky, Klawon farm, and Bickley properties causing injuries and deaths. Nel Klawonn, age 8, died, and her parents were injured while the Klawon farm house was leveled. Mrs Rakowsky and others were among the injured as two of four children survived. The damage extended across the highway with farm buildings and sightless wreckage reported. Wayne Wells of WJAG described the scene as the worst, with all structures ruined and power lines down.
A regional report urges motorists to observe highway courtesy and drive safely for the weekend homeward rush. It notes injuries occurred but not to Deroy yree et al and calls attention to issued traffic advisories and careful travel.
Ali denounces Fazlul Huq as loyal to independence for Bengal while alleging a ban on central cabinet access. Police surround Huq's Dacca home as clashes erupt after East Pakistan election victory by the united front, which included Communists and won April 3.
A local health advertisement promotes non STINSON DRUG 432 D as a solution for rheumatism and arthritis. The claim highlights remarkable relief and invites readers to try the product.
A simple door mounted magazine rack converts unused space into a compact storage aid. The clever build reuses a common household item to organize reading material and declutter living areas.
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