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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1947

Page

4

Taft and Marshall clash over European aid strategy

The article analyzes a split in Congress during a special session as Senator Taft and Secretary Marshall debate approaches to European recovery. It weighs whether the fight is about personalities or a unified plan, stressing the need to balance aid with preventing Soviet dominance while safeguarding American funds.

Taft New York Europe Western Congress Mr. Taft Marshall Soviet Union

Officers At Sill Feted by Chamber

Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce hosted a casual barbecue at Bon Doe Park Tuesday night to honor army personnel. Military affairs committee members organized the event to strengthen Lawton Fort Sill relations and host John Keathley directed the feast and welcome remarks.

Lawton Fort Sill Fort Bliss

Clothing-For-Europe Unit Schedules Meeting Today

Civic and service organization representatives meet in the city council chamber at 2 30 p m to finalize plans for a clothing for Europe drive. The collection date is set for Saturday November 29 with Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Camp Fire Girls Cubs and others expected to participate in a house to house canvass. Clothing will be distributed to Europe's needy by Church World Service.

Europe Church World Service

General Ike Scheduled For Physical Checkup

President elect Dwight D. Eisenhower will enter Walter Reed Hospital tomorrow for a routine medical checkup. The routine examination is expected to take several days and will be conducted at the hospital in Washington.

Washington O. Fisenhower Walter

Deskins Furnishings Fire Damages Repair Room

A fire at Deskins Furnishings, 1307 Cante Road, about 6 p.m. Tuesday caused considerable damage to the repair room and upholstery stock. The blaze was discovered by customers from a neighboring firm. Cause is not yet determined and the store remained closed as owners assess smoke and water damage.

Ames Amoke Deanns Insecor Furnishings

Man Injured When Car Crashes Into Tree Near Gore

Elbert Taylor of 1409 Gore Avenue was treated for minor injuries after his car ran off a curb and struck a tree in the front yard at 1604 Gore Tuesday afternoon. Taylor said he fainted at the wheel, according to Chief Ine Cable.

Elbert Taylor Gore, Wan Gore Pritzcee Ine Cable Taylor

Hospital Unit Board Plan Outlined in Fragmented Text

A partial excerpt describes a six member board appointing an administrator to run a hospital unit. The administrator would be a full time executive drawing a salary, with appointment power concentrated in the board. The passage notes governance under federal regulations and a plan to control the board through appointees.

Arena Fedarity Fiia

Local Personal Notices From Southwestern Hospital

Mrs. L. B. Barefield and several others were admitted to Southwestern hospital for major and minor treatments on Wednesday and Tuesday nights. Discharges included patients and newborns, listing names and addresses, with multiple births noted and injuries treated after a Saturday automobile accident.

L. B. Barefield Andrew Southwestern Hospital Merrill Vinnany Mier Beauert Hicka Garfield Laula J. Arnau N.eth Allen Snyder Mra K. G. Fisher Raute Geronimo Edward Gilford William Nevina Elgin Albert Sawyer A. J. Locke Lawton

More Meyers Continued Prom Page One Details

In a retail firm, Meyers receives an apparent $841, then $15,000 salary as part of tax payment. Readaboee was in the firm as vice president and secretary, and is brother-in-law of B H. Lamarre, the company’s president.

Strikes Grip Continued from Page 1

Mollet stated the aim of the Leon Blum government is to safeguard Republican institutions. He warned civil strife may continue despite the cabinet’s stance and hinted Alum’a cabinet might align with the Socialists, but provided no details.

Noske Leon Blum Mollet Socialista

War Dead Burial Procedure Outlined By Colonel Castle

Colonel D Castle of Fort Worth Texas outlines how to return and bury war dead in the United States He speaks in the American Legion hall at Seventh and E Street The Fort Worth Western Quarters depot representative was prevented by Buddy Chamberlowry Whitehead with limited details available

Castle Comanche County Col D. Castle Port Worth Texas American Legion War Quartermaster Flepot Fort Worth Buddy Charber Marder Oof Lowery Whitehead

Breen Denies Capone Biopic Plans

Hollywood exposed, Joseph J. Breen, administrator of the Motion Picture Production Code, dismisses reports of a Capone life film. He notes past Capone stories were rejected as unsuitable and says no knowledge of any approved project exists. He cites several prior rejections and stresses no current plans are in motion.

Olly Wood Joseph J. Breen Morton Picture Industry al Capone Breen Tia We Capone Mr. Breen

Industry Rumors On Capone Story Approval And Breen Policy

Debates over the Production Code Administration raise questions about who submits Capone related stories and how Breen approves content. The piece notes Breen may approve films based on acceptable angles and criticizes studio influence, while recounting a dinner where Bing Crosby’s absence was noted and rumors of industry politics persist.

Studins Breen Creyone Capone Production Code Administration Code Polician Bruen Eric Johnston Producers Association Bob Hopao Abe Senen Ting Crosby Halle Ax Bob Bing Paramount Minua Iin Toupes

Ray Pool Receives Scout Honor For Service

Ray Pool retiring president of the Lawton Girl Scout association received the coveted thanks merit badge at the association's board meeting. He is being transferred to Tulsa as a Public Service Co. power production engineer and helped secure the new Girl Scout hut in Matte Bear park. Mrs. R. L. Gilbert will lead the association until December elections. Natalie Bynum and Bernice Chaddick will conduct a training course Thursday at the hut from 1 am to 4 30 pm, aiding mothers and girls in troop activities. Leaders pledged aid for the city wide clothing drive and renovations at the hut were discussed. Directors at Tuesday's session included Mr. Pool and several officers.

Ray Pool Lawton Girl Scout Association Board of Directors Pool Tulsa Public Service Co Whs Association Mattle Bear Park R. L. Gilbert Natalie Bynum Chickasha Bynum Bernice Chaddick South Central Area Orville Fope Worth Davis D. Nistetter L. L. Hittle B. P. Nelson

Press Holidays Urged To Save Newsprint Supply

Wellington Kansas nov 17 up major duties in three midwestern cities led by Mahora of the Wellington Daily News to urge publishers nationwide to declare press-run holidays on Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year to conserve scarce newsprint. The appeal to Kansas City Star and Times Wichita Eagle and Wichita Beacon Topeka State Journal and Daily Capital asks publishers to join in stopping all press runs for three days to protect hundreds of smaller papers from shutdown.

Wellington Kans Clison Piah- Mahora Wellington Daily News Today Nwa Kansas City Star and Times Wichits Eagle Wichita Beacon Topeka State Journal Topeka Daily Capital Daily News Harry L. Woods John W. Berkelelle

City approves patrolman and raises in busy meeting

The council approved James M. Warren as a city patrolman with a $28 monthly raise for water superintendent John Hobbs. Jake Hester was rehired as city plumbing, electrical and building inspector at $275 monthly with department transportation. A four way pedestal street marker proposal by Panick's Miro-Flex Agency was referred to committee for advertising on markers.

Atrolnan James M. Warren Lawton Meat Supply Co John Hobbs Jake Hester Hester Panick Miro-Flex

Marshall Defends U S Policy Against Russian Propaganda

General George C Marshall told the Chicago Council of Foreign Relations and Chamber of Commerce that the United States will not be bluffed by Russian propaganda. He praised Western recovery efforts and accused Moscow of lying about U S motives. He warned Americans against inflaming public resentment and stressed vigilance in the face of anti Western campaigns.

Marshall United States Russia Thia Chicago Council of Foreign Relations Chamber of Commercce Walteh Tha U

Diet survey planned for Comanche County children

Comanche County nutrition committee will complete a county wide survey of children’s diets by January. The group plans an outreach campaign to encourage parents to provide adequate breakfasts. Officers named include Mabie Sherin as chair and Louise Perkinson as vice chair with Mrs. Roy Stafford as secretary.

Comanche County Mabie Sherin Louise Perkinson Roy Stafford Cleo Wetson

Markets roundup across Chicago and Oklahoma City trade

Markets note unsettled butter and varied livestock quotes from Chicago and Oklahoma City including butter at 280,492 lbs unsettled, cattle and hogs showing mixed to higher tones, grain ranges from Chicago Wheat futures, and New York cotton closing barely steady with notable stock changes among major firms and manufacturers.

Chicago Oklahoma City Calvan Ateers Helleca Bulla Entyea Winady Sinckera New York Cokton

Local Cubbers Complete Three Session Scout Training

More than 60 Comanche district Cub Scouts finished a three session training program held at the First Methodist church basement. Lewis McCoy reports the course was highly successful and praises Charl ey Adams and Nick Young for their work in promoting Cubing in the district. Wilbur Frenzel led the final meeting on Cubbing in the Panel with Col. John A MacFarland and Mr McCoy also speaking. Attendees listed include Mrs Parry Mesa Warner Mrs J Cy Workney Mr and Mrs Padgett Jr Melvin Grove Mr and Mrs Henry Sahine Jr Mrs Charles Durre Mr and Mrs Roy Maynard Mrs Betty Mier Mr and Mrs W J Frenal Mrs A Richardson Mrs Joe Reedi Mrs Ernest Best Elmer Ewing Mr and Mrs John Bullard and Mrs W R Masters.

Gub Adit Lendera Parante Sericea Wm Flunk First Methodist Church Lewis McCoy Incal McCoy Charley Adams Nick Young Lin Audhing Dintriet Mort Nav Parry Mesa Warner J. Cy Workney G. & Wilson Padgett Melvin Grove Henry Sahine Charles Durre Roy B. Maynard Betty Mier W. J. Frenael A. Richardson

Club Youths Hear About 4-H Benefits From Miss Carlson

Miss Carlson outlines 4-H club impact in Comanche County highlighting citizenship, improved living standards, and expanded opportunities for rural youths. She notes 4-H fosters neighborliness and practical skills, aiding income potential. meeting led by Mrs. H. W. Hammond with 16 youths and parents in attendance.

Comanche County Shnbe Young Dlub Carlson Miss Carlson H. W. Hammond Lawton

Compliment Words for a Woman on Appearance

A sample etiquette note explains how to compliment a woman who looks attractive. It contrasts a crude phrase with a respectful alternative and emphasizes polite, sincere language. The guidance focuses on making the compliment simple, direct, and appropriate for social situations.

Ex Pugilist Horizontal and Vertical Puzzle Findings

A fragmented crossword style list contains labeled horizontal and vertical clues with mixed word lengths and partial answers. The entry shows clues such as English cap light boot and Italian river, alongside various abbreviations and puns, suggesting a themed puzzle page with cross-referenced definitions and potential solution notes.

Ecuador Abraham Browns Company Ab

Debate Slated for Special Session on Controls

Committee chairman Robert A Taft of Ohio outlined points for a special session including restoring installment buying controls, restricting bank credit, regulating commodity exchanges, extending export controls, promoting steel and poultry grains, expanding conservation programs, and considering allocation of scarce materials like steel. Transportation and rent controls would stay with regular committees as Anderson cannot attend tomorrow, delaying hearings.

Robert A. Taft Ohio Polite Etudied Taft Welgata Taft Clinton P. Anderson Anderson Destléy

King Praised at Royal Wedding Ceremony Amid Speculation

The King praised the bridal couple as officials expect the Russian embassy general Georgi Zarubin to attend the ceremony tomorrow. The Welsh gold ring was reportedly taken to Westminster Abbey rehearsal by the Marquis of Milford Haven. Philip, 26, renounced his prince title to become a British subject, with reports he may receive a dukedom as a personal wedding gift.

Georgi Zarubin Westminister Abbey Milford Haven Macunthatten Twigh Everse Philip Greace Denmark Duke of Clarence Duke of Edinburgh

Anti Rat Program Outlined for Nationwide Rodent Control

An extensive rat eradication plan details a multi night baiting campaign with careful removal of carcasses. Officials estimate the rat population ranges from thousands in affected farms to possibly over five thousand in heavily infested areas. The program aims to reduce hoard by nightly non poisonous baiting followed by clean up, progressing to a final comprehensive preventive step.

County Considers Poison Options for Rodent Control

County officials discuss poison products ordered from the Fish and Wildlife Service for predator and rodent control. Packages combine ground fish and haliburger, priced at 45 cents per pound, with Red Squill as another locally purchasable option. The county agent backs these methods along with Antu, a preparation noted to suffocate rats by filling their lungs with fluid. Follow up includes immediate removal and burning of all poison after use.

Predator and Rodent Central Division Fish and Wildlife Service

Yule Lighting Continued From Page One In Lawton

The page lists numerous local businesses and venues connected to Yule lighting events and promotions. Notable names include J. C. Penney Co Lawton Novelty Co Murray Theater and Goodyear store with several shops, theaters, clinics, and Salvation Army in the listings.

Yule Lawton Bowling Center Oxcay Cox Puntine Agency Maregaret Stephens VW. 1 Lux Bob McCoy Lemon Whalesale Co Sanders’ Cleiiers Herb Beatty New Hawkins J. C. Penney Co Lawton Novelty Co Murray Theater Jake Witzel Garber's Will Liam Wise's Elry Johnson's Bakery J. T. Mahaffey Goodyear Glamour Health Salvation Army Saul Zak Dome Theater Palace Theater

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