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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1945
Page
5
Chicago butter receipts hold firm as market stays steady. Livestock at Oklahoma City shows active steer trade and steady cows with higher calves. New York cotton climbs slightly with mixed bag of futures. Grain ranges in Chicago reflect varied wheat and corn movements. Stock list highlights numerous firms advancing or weakening on the exchange.
The report lists several energy and industrial stocks with varied moves including Tex Gulf Prod at 0 percent and Humble Oil around 46 percent alongside entries like US Steel 79 and Ford Mot Can 26 4, reflecting a broad trading snapshot with multiple company figures and sector names.
Bond totals from page one show district chairmen appointed for districts one through nine with values and allocations. The article notes a $10,000 allocation and sales at Lawton's pond bringing total to $983,269, still $1,182.71 short of the $1,920,000 goal to be reached by December. Major banks report figures including American National Bank and Security Bank and Trust Co with specific sums in millions.
Lawton area celebrations include school dismissals for a four day break, several church services, and a major football game between Lawton Wolverines and Hollis Dork in Roosevelt stadium. Fort Sill observes the day as a holiday with dinners dances and religious services for personnel. Turkeys and trimmings are plentiful with prices up but supply improving as postwar restrictions ease.
Funeral services were conducted at Becker Memorial Chapel for Guy Dale 74 prominent Lilytan architect who died Monday. The Rev Thampson Genu Nodges officiated with selections by Mrs Alfred Beckman and Mrs G Dueling Jr and Wayne Brakes as organist. Pallbearers included John Looney Walter Wolverton Fred Larrance A Shelton Sam Maddux and Harry Miller. Rotary Club and Business and Professional Women's Association members attended. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery with Wil Mr Thompson in charge of committal rites.
The article outlines continued national discussion on a permanent program for an alien pilot program and related resolutions. It notes third animated clinic ads and a panel’s recommendations to be considered after a late night hearing.
Cameron College suffered its first loss of the season to Hardin Junior College Wichita Falls Texas 28 to 26. Cameron Shon sparked a late surge but Hardin rallied in the final 20 seconds to seal the win. Bill Reese led Cameron with 18 points.
Five day old infant Robert Milton Brook, son of S Sgt and Mrs Milton B Brooks, 712 McKinley, died at 8:5 a.m. yesterday in a Fort Sill hospital. Lawton funeral home to announce arrangements.
Testimony before the Senate committee on Pearl Harbor indicates Adm. William Leahy and others discussed a Roosevelt plan to halt Japanese shipping and warned the United States might enter war if Japan attacked the Philippines or expanded its operations. Richardson described the Oct 1940 White House exchanges and the proposed blockade.
The article outlines imminent command changes with Nimitz set to return to the Pacific and hand over to Spruance before reassessing King and Nimity’s roles. It notes broad Capitol Hill support and recalls key figures McNarney Spruance Marshall Eisenhower and King with brief career highlights and wartime commands.
Thousands walkout at General Motors plants as UAW calls for an industry wide wage boost. CIO pledges support in New York area while AFL workers in Flint refuse to cross picket lines. Office workers may be asked to abstain from work. GM says 73,000 office staff paid as usual.
The bus strike drags on in Tulsa with 260 drivers and employees amid wage dispute talks led by Flynn. In Washington the House Rules Committee advances bills curbing strikes and unions in a push for anti strike and anti reberings measures ahead of possible House floor action.
Judge adjourned as Jackson outlined future evidence from Nazis and captured documents. He revealed plans for war with Japan and the United States and reported a 1940 axis pact signature. Goering and other defendants faced pressure as they prepared statements amid the proceedings.
Rudolf Hess and other Nazi leaders refused guilt, with Hess and Sauckel declaring not guilty while Schacht and Funk claimed innocence. Jad] and Kaltenbrunner sought delays, as the court warned spectators and pressed for pleas despite medical absence and attempts to avoid trial.
The American Legion urged continued UN backing and fair treatment of former allies in Asia after Bataan’s fall. It called for cautious diplomacy, discouraging disparaging remarks about former allies, and warned against bluster and appeasement. It urged targeted monetary grants and veteran job priority, first access to housing, and immediate transfer of the veterans employment service to the Veterans Administration.
The City Mission at 29 C will host a free turkey dinner and Thanksgiving program for those in need. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. featuring an old-time sing song with Lawton singers and musicians. Rev. B C Bane delivers a Thanksgiving message with Rev. Edna B Wilhems assisting.
Older breeders and former consigners are urged to send better cattle than previously offered. Cattle will be auctioned in a tent after completion in a barn. New consignors must have livestock inspected by committee members C. D. Campbell, secretary, and Wayne Rowe, president.
The article notes a yearly practice of transferring 90 000 fish to the lake to ensure future good fishing for local anglers. It mentions this action as part of ongoing efforts to stock the lake for recreational fishing.
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