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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1947
Page
4
A fragmentary verse tribute praises fallen leaders and the costly zeal of their efforts. The quatrains evoke noble striving amid defeat, contrasting heroic labor with the sorrow of failure and loss. The tone resembles a lament for brave endeavors.
Senator Glen Taylor of Idaho rode to the Capitol steps in rodeo attire to tout a nationwide horse tour. He framed peace as a public showcase while critics suggest his tour relies on showmanship to gain headlines and attention.
Washington analyses compare Taft and Stassen on inflation, price controls, and Europe aid. Taft attacks wartime controls and favors wage price stabilization while Stassen pushes consumer curbs and anti hoarding. Housing and tax ideas diverge with proposals for public works and targeted tax cuts.
Substantial pay increases for men in the armed services and top government posts are debated as necessary to attract and retain talent. Congress has granted raises to itself and cabinet members, ambassadors, and services, but concerns persist that better compensation is needed to avoid driving capable people away from public service. The text argues tax burdens may rise but, if improving government efficiency and national defense, the investment is worthwhile.
The doctor explains Sprue as a deficiency disease linked to poor absorption of nutrients. It can follow a bad diet high in starch and low in meat, with symptoms like anemia bone changes and muscular spasms. In children it is called calla digomas and can stunt growth if untreated.
The article notes most patients respond to early treatment with liver injections similar to pernicious anemia and folic acid aiding anemia. It recommends restricting fatty foods and sugar at first, tolerating ripe bananas, then expanding to a protein rich diet as condition improves. It also asks if gallbladder removal prevents gallstone formation and states stones may move into bile ducts during surgery or form there afterward.
Washington reports top Democrats led by National Chairman J Howard McGrath and Executive Director Gaet Sullivan press labor unions to stay formed. They fear disbanding the political data would cost prestige and limit leverage with White House and Congress, even as unions back Truman in a tight year. The piece notes Stassen’s labor stance, Minnesota maneuvers, and a broad analysis of consumer spending trends.
A housewife narrator recalls shopping experiences where the grocer’s checker reacts curtly to a shopper returning for a needed item. The piece argues stores should teach clerks to politely invite customers to buy one more item, stressing the impact of courtesy on customer goodwill and repeat business.
A parent welcomes a classmate without knowing the name. The right approach is to guide the child to introduce the guest, rather than asking the friend directly. This reinforces etiquette and invites the child to share the connection.
Puzzle style listing many cryptic clues and partial answers touching film industry terms and historical language. Includes references to motion picture producer, river Crimean, sea eagle, compass points, and various mislabeled or archaic terms.
Hollywood gossip notes venture into casting plans and budget moves. Rep Parnell Thomas may oppose Sam Wood’s foreword project while Carmen Miranda and Wallace Beery seek comedic co stars. Deborah Kerr is eyed for The Three Musketeers with Leo Gorcey and Dona Drake stories also noted. Budget cuts drop Frank Margin from payroll as Macdonald Carey rises at Paramount. Carmen Miranda, Wallace Beery, Deborah Kerr, Leo Gorcey, Dona Drake, Bob Mitchum and Veronica Lake are among names linked to roles, salaries, or projects. Budget shifts and industry criticism surface as writers report on glitz, conflicts and studio policy.
Wilm-Theodore Thorson, a grocer, told police he became ill during a trip from store to home. He fell ill and discovered his billfold with about 1400 dollars was lost on the way.
Former Michigan governor Chase A Osborn deeded his 150 acre winter estate in Worth County to Georgia for use as a state park. The property known as Possum Poke in Possum Lane was offered to Governor M B Thompson with two conditions: Osborn reserved life rights for himself and his daughter Stella Brunt Osborn and desired to extend to two African Americans Ethel Lee Rhymes and Lula Mae Tolbert the right to live in their present quarters as long as they wished.
STILLWATER Minnesota. A former county sheriff paid 337 for his first infraction under the new parking meter regulations. Thomas Mather, Washington county sheriff for 28 years, was fined for over parking in a metered zone. About 25 others also faced fines. At the police chief's office Mather paid a 1 dollar fine. While talking, he left his wallet on a chair and it disappeared, planning a 343 dollar loss.
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