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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1954
Page
1
Election material distributed to 56 precincts as polls open early and close at varied times. Weather mild, forecast partly cloudy, expected to spur turnout with 18 000 residents eligible. Key races include county sheriff ninth district supreme court post, and broader contests for governor senator and congress.
State Sen. Bill Logan announced the Gore Gap road 14 mile segment between Highway 49 east of Medicine Park and Highway 58 north of Carnegie will be designated as State Highway 58. This move makes the route eligible for state and federal funds, with preliminary engineering to precede any construction. Bob Barr of the highway commission confirmed the action, noting that another section from Carnegie to Apache will be redesignated as Highway 19.
President Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson race to close the campaign with nationwide broadcasts. Nixon plans a 20 minute Denver address while Eisenhower speaks during the final 10 minutes of the election eve telecast. Control of Congress remains uncertain with governors races in play.
A large search of the Atlantic recovered 200 planes and 25 ships as crews combed a 120 mile band from the Jersey Coast to the Azores for a Lockheed Super Constellation missing since Saturday with 21 crew and 21 passengers aboard. The craft carried five life rafts and 102 life preservers. Lt. Gilbert Jacobsen of Brooklyn and his wife Ida and their 2-year-old twins were among the missing.
In Algeria early Monday anti French terrorists attacked. Five soldiers and police were killed and over $500000 in property damage occurred. An officer and two soldiers were killed at Kenchela and Batna, two night policemen shot in Kabylie. Official measures of protection and repression were announced and calm reportedly restored. Authorities seek links to regional terrorism.
Four American Air Force men attached to NATO SE Europe HQ in Izmir Turkey were jailed after an after midnight incident and charged with insulting the Turkish flag. They face trial on November 8 and could be jailed one to three years if convicted.
In Cleveland opposing lawyers settled on two alternate jurors for the Sheppard murder trial a tractor plant foreman and a brown haired housewife with bangs. James R Manning remains on his original juror seat facing questions about a 11 year old morals conviction as the trial may proceed or be mistried and started over. Rev Naumann Manning’s pastor said Manning wants to be excused with as little legal difficulty as possible.
The Pacific bids farewell to the B-29 Superfortress as it is retired and replaced by the B-47. The 307th wing sailed from Okinawa to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage, and Gov. Samuel Wilder King will honor the bomber in a Hickam ceremony. Crews will train at Lincoln Nebraska before returning to Okinawa.
Overseas mailers were reminded that two weeks remain to mail holiday parcels for overseas destinations. The period Oct 15 to Nov 15 is designated for acceptance, though early weeks showed fewer packages than last year. Postmaster Bennie Stephens urged early mailing to ensure timely delivery amid rising troop shipments to Europe.
Lawton board of education will finalize bidding schedule at tonight’s meeting. Adams Elementary in Greer addition at 35th and Ferris funded by 180000 dollars in federal funds with 18600 received. Grover Cleveland Elementary at 27th and Park awaits final plans. 18000 federal down payment received. Meetings will also cover potential junior high site, sidewalks, landscaping, and Jefferson driveway connection to new pavement on Bessie Street.
The county board refused to act on taking over permanent operation and maintenance of water street and sewer facilities in the Pecan Grove addition. Commissioner Emil Woesner opposed the plan as impractical while Pete Wynn did not act. Clare Morford of RAMP Construction urged action to meet FHA requirements for approval. The 200 home Pecan Grove project south of Gore and west of 38th relies on a booster pump to connect to city lines.
The voting place for residents of Ward 3, Precinct 4 is corrected to 1305 C the home of Glen Dutcher. The previously printed address 1305 A is incorrect.
Temperatures cooled after a brief warm spell with Lawton recording 30 degrees on Friday and Saturday. The station reported a 39 degree low last night and 35 degree forecast for tonight. Expect windy conditions with highs in the 50s today and tomorrow, after Sunday's 64 degree reading. Cloudy skies through Tuesday should bring no moisture.
English parents seek court action to prevent 19 year old daughter Patricia Temblett and Oklahoma City airman James Rodgers from marrying in Gretna Green Scotland. Authorities comb Scotland border towns while the couple hides, risking court martial if Rodgers married without permission.
Oklahoma voters face a tight general election with predictions of 500000 to 600000 turnout as Democrats hold edge. Candidates campaign across the state including helicopter windups by Mack and Sparks and appearances by Kerr and Gary. Bond issues totaling about two million dollars are on ballots, while observers forecast Democrats winning five of six congressional seats amid earlier GOP hopes boosted by Eisenhower.
Treasurer Lillian Waid announced a tax sale in which 14 properties were auctioned today with only seven bidders. The top bid was 42.60 for a 160 acre tract, and the county acquired remaining properties via tax liens. Deeds will be issued after two years if properties are not claimed, with a May resale upcoming.
Oklahoma’s highway fatalities reached 453 today with names added after yesterday’s accidents. The list includes Joe Tipton 70 J Shaw 30 Shaw Glens Herman Winterholder 31 Tulsa.
Oklahoma City Senator Robert S. Kerr accused Republican challenger Fred M. Mock of fabricating claims that President Eisenhower would back the Bricker Amendment and that Kerr was appointed federal district attorney by Eisenhower. Kerr said Mock’s 100 per cent Eisenhower pledge and his assertion of a presidential appointment are unfounded. Kerr argued Mock’s statements rely on no White House basis and noted Mock’s inconsistent positions on oil imports.
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