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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1947

Page

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New U S Foreign Policy Blames Soviets For Postwar Struggles

Washington dispatch reports a State Department outline of postwar policy accusing the USSR of failing to cooperate for peace. The document blames Soviet noncompliance on demilitarization of Germany and a drive to secure a German regime friendly to Moscow, urging treaties to withdraw occupation forces and restore peacetime economy.

Washington United States Russia State Department United Nations Germany Ussr Austria Korea Japan Europe

Hell's Wheels Rollin Again In War Time Exercise

Six thousand men of the second armored division prepare for action in Operation Seminole a large scale peacetime test of the unified command. Assault waves from a sea borne task force secured a beachhead on the northwest Florida gulf coast yesterday. Delays came from a dispute between army and navy commanders over whether to send mobile equipment through the surf intact.

Panama City Second Armored Division Unified Command Florida Gulf Coast Navy Jio Lst’s Corris Bon Secretary of Army Kenneth Moy

County road tour sets plan to claim funds for repairs

Federal state and local officials began a toll of 84 miles of repaired western county roads with a potential $32,000 federal claim. PRA director William Cap Smiley led the delegation including Oklahoma highway officials and county leaders. An eastern side claim of £24,000 for 22 mills was also noted amid rising prices that could boost project costs by 25 percent.

William Cap Smiley Public Roads Administration Fort Sill Okliahoma Hileway Tom Moran Anedarko County Commassioners Pate Wran Bill Kleeman E. L. Wo¢rner

Fort Worth audience pleased with Miss Truman concert

Margaret Truman’s southwest debut drew mixed reviews but a warm reception from the Fort Worth audience of about 3 thousand. Critics C Clyde Whitlock and Pericles Alexander favored the lighter numbers over the Mozart excerpts and noted the vocalist’s pleasant, understandable delivery.

Fort Worth Miss Truman Port Worth Tex Miss Margaret Truman Southwest Clyde Whitlock

Walters Rites Held For Gilbert W. Randall

Walters service for Gilbert W. Randall 77 retired Cotton County farmer was held in the First Mashed Watch with Rev. Keith Kelly officiating. Randall born November 20 1869 in Indiana spent years as an Oleline Noma farmer and retired in Wile berg. Burial in Wallers cemetery directed by Poarsen funeral home. Bell reports earnings New York Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. reported net income for the year ended Sept 30 of 14 438 193 versus 20 025 328 for 1946.

BELL New York Southwestern Bell Telephone

High Honor To Be Accorded Father Charles Wednesday

Father Charles Van Hulse a longtime Oklahoma priest will receive a Golden Jubilee pontifical Mass at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church Lawton with Bishop Eugene J. McGuinness presiding. About 600 clergymen expected. three Lawton brothers and two Comanche county priests will participate. The 50 year career spans two continents including Indian Territory pioneer days and service in World War II.

Ather Charles van Hulse Oklahoma Lawton Eugene J. McGuinness Blessed Sacrament Church Seventh Gore Ben Hulshof Lawton Brothers Comanche County Rupert Leo Urban Landoll Michael E Nanvec Sterling Ferdinand Mies Stering Charles Irdian Territory Louvain Theo Meerschaert United States Qutcher Guthrie Apon Plains Indian Territory Muskogee Kansas Line Canadian River Arkiungus Bristow Une

Burglars Loot Fort Sill Post Exchange in Nighttime Heist

Intruders broke into the Main Post Exchange at Fort Sill during the night and fled with an undetermined amount of jewelry after an apparent attempt to crack a sale using PX cash. Military authorities launched a full investigation after discovery at 6 am, noting fingerprints and a damaged safe as key clues.

Fort Sill

Conservative Trend Seen In Elections In Scotland

London dispatch reports 69 Scottish cities and towns held municipal elections seen as a barometer of public reaction to Prime Minister Attlee's Labor government. Voter sentiment favored conservative candidates except in industrial Glasgow, with predictions of a rightward shift mirrored in England and Wales.

London Scotland Addea Glasgow Tengland Wales

Strike Hits Milan Bakery After Worker Firing

In Milan on November 4, about a thousand pastry workers walked out for a fourth day protesting the discharge of an employee who ate two pastries. The stoppage at the large pastry plant disrupted production as union action continued.

Italy Milan Tal Thuy

Cameron to choose homecoming song Friday parade planned

Cameron high school prepares a homecoming parade through Lawton with Cameron and Lawton bands plus Lawton firms invited to participate. Dean Lee McDonald and Max Brockle coordinate entries with a 945 am student program by Cameron College band director Harry Knight. Students will submit words for the chosen song as the plan unfolds.

Cameron Towna Oklahoma Lawton Eile Dente Max Brocle Parache Omrarghiol Tari O'Elaule Sevond Harry Knight Camecsa College Chinevan Son

Suspect's Arraignment Delayed in Atomic Secrets Theft

Ernest D. Wallis of Chicago, accused of stealing atomic secrets from the Los Alamos project, had arraignment postponed indefinitely. The delay came as his wife lay seriously ill. Wallis, a former Army sergeant, was arrested July 12 after allegedly removing photographs from the base.

Santa -Pe N. M U. 3 Everett Granthazn Ernest D. Wallis Chicago Wallis

Mississippi Senate Seat Open as Bilbo Fades

Mississippi voters faced a five to pick a successor to the late Theodore G Bilbo with six candidates including John Rankin and Strom Thurmond era figures. Turnout varied with heavy voting in some cities and light in others amid a nationwide off year election.

Mississippi Theodore G. Bilbo Kentucky Bilha Jaelsann Lincoritha New York State New York Indiana Ohio U. S House of Representatives

Posters For Food Drive Reach City Officials

Posters for President Truman's food savings program arrived today at City Hall and will be distributed through the relief program. Chairman Ed Gartrell plans to have them ready for session next week. Large posters bear the slogan Save Meat Save Wheat Save Livelihood.

Truman George Hutchin Ed Gartrell Oa Velen Pinto Ely Flatellina Smhl Shay

Head Named Chief Of Indian Office At Oklahoma City

Secretary of the Interior A. Bede today appointed William W. Head director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Oklahoma City office. Trent, acting director since July 1948, will oversee expansion and creation in the Oklahoma district. Head has been superintendent of the Colville Indian Agency in Neapolem Washington.

Washington Nav A. Bede William W Oklahoma City Ovla Bureau of Indian Affairs Dever FP Trent Aceon Oklahopiwn Colville Indian Agency Neapolem Waah

Polish Peasant Party Chief Plans Trip To United States

Polish Peasant Party leader Mikolajczyk announced in London that he would go to the United States. He was flown to Britain from the German zone after fleeing Poland and arriving Saturday following a dramatic crossing of the Soviet zone.

Polish Peasant Party United States London ILM Stania Jan Mikolajaczyk Poland Polog Unite States Mikolajczyk Britain Germany

Solons Study Tax Reform Proposals For Special Session

A citizen advisory panel on taxation urged lowering individual income tax rates for all while weighing the cost of living for lower earners. AFL official Matthew Woll led a minority report opposing the majority's plan. The Ways and Means Committee plans hearings through January and aims for passage by mid-March. The panel also examined whether farmers cooperatives should be taxed like corporations.

Washington API Citizens Advisory Committee On Taxation Matthew Woll AFL Labor Woll House Ways and Means Committee Roswell McGill The Treasury Knutaoh Wanty Ways and Means Congress Knutson R-Minn Farmers Cooperative A. Lee M. Wiggins Wiggins McGill APL McGill and Woll Wiegins

Quashina Of Charge Questioned In Gambling Case

Attorneys argued Friday on a motion to quash the complaint against W. G. Snell of Lawton for operating a gambling establishment. The defense contends the case violates the constitution by using self incriminating evidence Snell gave in a prior trial. Judge Col Porbie considered whether to rule on the motion as the five men linked to the case faced charges or pending outcomes.

W. G Dick” Snell Lawton Snell John W. Tyree Ralph H. Cline Mppanis Tury Seasion Robert J. Bunyan State

MacArthur Expected To Seek Republican Nomination

Milwaukee November 4 leading MacArthur supporter Livising Hoyt says General MacArthur will accept the Republican nomination if offered. Hoyt, longtime head of Wisconsin MacArthur for President club, cites recent calls and past ties to the Milwaukee area.

MacArthur GOP Milwaukee Douglas MacArthur Hoyt Wiscanaln Iam General MacArthur

Cameron Area Considers New School Site

The Cameron Board discussed a possible new school on a tract near the Cameron campus owned by John White. The site could serve the district with a junior or senior high facility, as transport needs for local students were already growing. The board approved bus use for Tonya Ton? band trips and planned further talks with the owner to confirm feasibility for a public school.

Cameron College Niin Lawton Elly Bowrd Cameron John White Ensigh Shoemaker David Sly Tony Lawton High School Chickasha

Death Blamed On Overwork For Ex Ambassador

Former ambassador John G. Winant died by suicide in Concord New Hampshire after overwork shattered nerves. He used a second pistol after the first failed to discharge and fired into his brain. Funeral plans were announced for St Paul’s Church with burial at Blossom Hill Cemetery. Authorities said no notes were found.

Concord N. H John G. Winant Great Britain James W. Jameson Witant Fred St. Paul's Blossom Hill Raymond K. Ferlkins Sileide Garrabe Clarence B. Butterfield

Rites Wednesday For J W Smith Kiowa County Pioneer Dies

Jance William Smith 1-year-old retired farmer dies after long illness at his Kiowa county home in 802 McKinley Fort Worth Texas area resident since 1920 He was born January 7 1874 near Nashville Tennessee Survivors include his wife five daughters and thirteen grandchildren with three brothers noted Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 30 p m in the United Church of Christ.

William Smith McKinley Kiowa County Lowton Mr. Smith Nashville Monroe Savage Fort Worth

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U.S Soviets R. A. Coon Canton, O Ted Boltz Father Charles Chirles van Hulse Dean Lee McDonald Rial Hi Nabor Sue Ang Times Ce Cupyrredy Farley Clements Eldon 5 Dammit Sennator Barkley Farreat B. Jackson Bilby John . Rankin House Committee On UN- American Activities Paul B. Johnson Johns Stennis William Mf. Colmer Colmer Bilbo L. R. Collins Hilbo Senate Food Drive Wever Esther Greene Portales M. M Solons VFW Ray H. Brennaman Quashina John Shoemaker Teo J. W. Smith
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