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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1947

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Marshall warns aid delay may force higher emergency funds

Secretary of State George C. Marshall said delaying congressional approval for Europe aid could require boosting the $597 million stopgap. He urged quick action this month for immediate relief to France Italy and Austria and pressed for the Marshall Plan by March.

Washington George C. Marshall Europe Marshall House Foreign Affairs Committee Robert A. Taft Taft White House Truman Congress Progran House Foreign Affairer Committee Secretary of Commerce Averell Harriman Senate Foreign Relations Committee Harriman France Italy Austria Pete Ineman D-Ann Netlan the Jong Moontha Frelades Costa J Germany Japan Korea Marshall Plain China He Anid Hurrivyann Senate

Aged Protest Demands Protection From State Aid Cuts

Nearly 100 elderly residents from across Oklahoma gathered at the state capitol to protest proposed reductions in old age assistance, aid to dependent children, and blind grants. Leaders urged Gov. Roy J. Turner to testify before the public health and welfare committee as pension groups warned that cuts would jeopardize pensions and welfare programs.

Oklahoma City Tom Jolie Chuckasna Oklahoma Tetirement Oichwre Serpa

Funds Donated For Yule Lights In City District

Merchants in the 400 block north side of D avenue contributed to a Yule lights fund with total donations totaling 2 7 7 0 0 in Bs. Contributions listed by V. Sealt include Oklahoma Tire and Supply C R Co Franklin A B Drug and Transfer T Best Ever Co H C Johnston and other firms such as The Texas Co Chicka Cotton Oil Mill and Fairmont Foods.

Fule Natriat Qradition Firma Gibb Sohinu Cale Fermons D Avenue Foss Malson Thomas Concrete Pipe Co Sinclair, Refining Co Mr. F. Cornforth Fairmont Foods

Petrillo pleads innocent to Lea Act charge

James C. Petrillo president of the American Federation of Musicians pleads innocent to a Lea Act violation alleging attempts to force a radio station to hire unnecessary workers. His lawyer seeks an early trial and the date is set for December 14 after a hearing.

Petrillo Lea Cricago James C. Petrillo American Federation of Musicians TAFT Nonecesaary Daniel D. Carmell Walter L. Lybay Jet Carmell Carmell Petrilin

DC-6 Planes Grounded Amid Fire Probes

Washington reports airlines worldwide grounded Douglas DC-6s after two in-flight fires. Douglas Aircraft Co recommends temporary withdrawal of the 65 million dollar fleet to curb fire hazards. Major domestic lines United American National Braniff Pan American Grace paused DC-6 service. 52 passenger capacity per plane.

Washington Sabena Douglas Aircraft Co. Stsels Dometic Lines United American National Braniff Pan American-Grace Airways Douglas

President Truman plane grounded amid safety concerns

The White House announced the grounding of President Truman's four engine plane the Independence a DG 6 at the request of Douglas Aircraft Corp. Assistant press secretary Ayers said the pilot Lt Col Henry Ty Myers noted the Independence will stay grounded until the company confirms no danger remains in the aircrafts structure and operation.

Washington White House Truman Independence Bhen Ayers Pres Douglas Aircraft Corp Cal. Henry Ty Hank) Myers

Grounding Calls Follow Airline Fire Incidents

Grounding recommendations accompany reports of a United Airlines DC crash in Bryant Canyon Utah with 12 dead. An American Airlines DC with a fireboard made an emergency landing at Gallup New Mexico without injuries among 24 aboard as investigators probe the fire source. The Ney Muslua mishop investigation continues to shed light on the Utah crash and prior events.

American Airlines Gallup N. M Siny United Airlines

Tornado Injures 13 Soldiers in Northwest Florida

A pair of tornadoes struck northwest Florida injuring thirteen soldiers and eight other people. Among the injured is D. M. Hayles of Cardell Oklahoma who suffered a chipped pelvis and second degree burns when a vehicle overturned.

Blgin Fiwild Fla Florida Pie D. M. Hayles Cardell Okla

Bohannon Returned to State Penitentiary from Mobile

Bohannon, once recaptured near Mobile after escaping McAlester prison on Labor Day, is being escorted back to McAlester by federal authorities. He will be placed in solitary confinement upon arrival.

Mccalester Oklo Mohlie Ala Julius Bohannon McAlester Mobile Clarence Burford Bohannon McAlester Prison

Hospital Meeting In Lawton Court Room Tonight

Schedule shows a proposed community health project discussed in a Lawton courtroom tonight. County board of commissioners called the meeting with five representatives from each district on the committee. Mayor George Hutchina will conduct, with health department and Sanitarian Hardy Watson expected to attend.

Lawton Diatelia State Health Department County Board of Commissioners George Hutchina E. P. Hathaway Hardy Watson EB. L. Woesner Pete Wynn Bill Kleeman Anil

Missouri Bank Robbery Staged By Lone Gunman

Jefferson City Mo November 12 State highway patrol headquarters reported a lone gunman robbed a Seymour Missouri bank in the southwear Missouri region at 11 30 am today and escaped with an undetermined amount of money. Officials said they had not yet learned the details of the robbery.

Jefferson City State Highway Patrol Seymour Southwear Missouri Privgs

Soviet A-Bomb Reports as Russian Fishing Expeditions

Washington officials say many sensational atom bomb dispatches from Europe are primarily Russian inspired fishing expeditions for military information. The tactic plants rumors to gauge what each power knows about progress, test detection, and potential U.S. advances, with Prague and Transigeant cited as examples.

Washington Europe WL N Phinwthian United States States United States Paris Ryussian Irkutsis Prague Moscow New Mersea Atomic Energy Commission

Three Jews Die in Gun Battle With British Troops

In a coastal plain house near Tel Aviv two Jewish girls and a youth were killed during a clash with British troops believed to target an Irgun hideout. Two more youths were wounded and four Jews captured after army scouts tipped off suspected underground activity.

Jerusalem X Gun Hatha Irgun Zvai Lemumi Ramank Hezliya Tel Aviv

Weather Bets Cold Drizzle and Cold Snap Across Oklahoma

Forecasts call for cold drizzle tonight with subfreezing temperatures lingering. Temperatures dipped to 29 then rose to the mid forties. forecasters expect a low around 35 in the Southwest while light snow may begin in western Kansas tonight. Government forecaster J R Lloyd expects moisture to ease drought conditions in the wheat belt, though amounts remain uncertain and depend on warm air from the south.

Oklahoma Cameron Aggies Roosevelt Stadium Wheat Belt Kansas City J. R. Lloyd Kansans Lloyd

Solons Told About Purported Hughes Offer To Meyers

Senate War Investigating Sub-Committee heard retired Maj. Gen. Bennet E. Meyers say Howard Hughes offered to give 150000 to the Catholic Legion of Decency to secure release of The Outlaw in New York City. Meyers, ex-air force procurement chief, said this was in addition to 100000 he would receive personally.

Washington Bennett E. Meyers Howard Hughes Legion of Decency Meyers New York City Air Force Senate Metropolis

Morgenthau Denies Bond Transfer Talk As Lie

Henry Morgenthau Jr calls Major General Meyers testimony an outright lie after being told Meyers discussed a multi million dollar bond transfer with the former secretary of the treasury in Washington. Morgenthau says the Treasury practiced discouraging bond speculation and preventing government bond speculation.

Morgenthau New York Henry Morgenthau, Jr Bennett Meyers Senate War Investigating Committee Washinglon Meyers Morsgenthau

Meyer Testimony Reveals Hughes Offerings for Plane Pact Aid

Meyers, former chief of the wre Taree materiel command, testified he was offered money and a Washington post by Hughes during plane contract talks. He said Hughes proposed $250,000 to curry favor, and later offered $20,000 a year as a personal representative. Meyers, retired with about $461 monthly, said his health limited work.

Wre Taree Eneler Moyers Ayats Kent Hughes Meyers Ib Wong Om House Los Angeles Mirgies Washington Air Force Wright Field O. Meyers

Foul Play Discounted After Woman's Body Found

LAWRENCE Kans Nov 12 Authorities discounted foul play in the discovery yesterday of a woman's body found under water in the home of a hydroelectric plant. The victim was identified as 46 year old Topeka resident Mrs Margaret Lineberry mother of three. Coroner Ray Cinek stated she appeared to have drowned. Andrew Lineberry husband said she had been missing since Monday.

Lawrence Kans Viitim Margaret, Lineberry Topeka Cormer Ray Cinek Vwleting Niabanid Andrew Lineberry

Lawyer Testifies In Snell Gambling Trial Deal Claim

The court hears a defense motion as W G Snell admits operating a gambling establishment at 302 C. Lawyer Charles McCuistion says he discussed immunity and leniency with Snell while serving as a former state prosecutor in related cases. Vernon Loveaul of Lawton testifies about being at the scene during the robbery.

Snell W. G Dick) Shell Lawton Charles 5. McCuistion John W. Tyree Shell Floyd L. Jackson McChixtion Jackson McCuistion Snez Vernon Joe Loveaul State Supreme Court Snet Delbert Smith Buck White Jack Greer

De Gaulle Urges U S UK France Alliance

Paris reports Charles de Gaulle calls for a United States Britain and France alliance to curb world Communism and defend Europe. He warns Soviet Russia poses the greatest threat to France and says a new world war is possible, urging preparation.

Paris Charles de Gaulley United States Great Britain France Europe de Gaulle Soviet Russia Adolf Hitler Germany

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