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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1945

Page

2

City Council Plans Street Repairs Progress in the Toledo Area

City councilmen extended the street improvement program approving an appraisers report on district 38 costs totaling 71 600 42 with individual assessments from 2 503 97 to 187 35 plus a protest hearing set for Oct 16. Standard Paving Co Tulsa won a 36 000 77 paving bid for district 45 while Layman and Co submitted 38 868 11. Protests on district 53 will proceed with standard procedures and bids open dates set for districts 48 and 54. Council discussions cover canal area needs storm sewers and hazardous alleys along Gore A and B. Fire department veteran reappointments and a real estate lease decision also appear among items.

BP. m Ferris Victory Standard Paving Co Tulsa South Sixth Lee Boulevard U. S. Highway 277 Eatimnic, Layman and Co Business District Columbia Columbian eDarborn Cecil Easton Chamber of Commerce Nora Wyatt Hendrick Haslon Chamber Gore Jon Irwin Carson Smith South Lath Southwest Insulation Co A. F. Hagle Starroute Lawton Teke Lawtonka Hagle Public Property and Tague Lawton Fire Department Jack Cease Leroy Hoss) Julian Harris Hancock J. H. Schlumbohm Emme Troyper E. L. Richardson Ross Hanks Alaims

Market report of Chicago and OK livestock and New York stocks

Chicago butter receipts total 304579 lbs with firm market. Fort Worth cattle calves hogs and sheep listed with varied ranges and activity. Oklahoma City cattle hogs and sheep clear mingled gains and losses. Cotton futures rise with mixed near terms. New York stock list shows mixed gains and losses across multiple major firms and industries.

Fort Worth Fort Worte Oklahoma City Helforg

Truman Urges Fast Approval for St. Lawrence Power Project

President Truman asked Congress to swiftly approve a U S Canada agreement to develop the St. Lawrence waterway and hydro power. He noted Canada has built much of its share while the United States must contribute and urged that New York state assume ownership of water power after construction. The plan would open Great Lakes navigation and yield 2 200 000 horsepower shared between nations.

Washington Truman Congress Canada St. Lawrence River St. Lawrence Adolph J. Yabsth D-Ill Senate Alben W. Barkley Kentucky New York State New York Great Lakes United States Sard Tennessee Columbia California United States Army Corps of Engineers

Defendants Report To Serve Sentences In County Jail

Two liquor possession defendants began serving 30 day sentences after guilty pleas at the county court term. Ross Hinkle of Lawton was fined 200 and costs and four pints of whiskey were seized last July 23. Henry Pittman, 26, colored, received 50 dollars and costs for possession of four pints. Both were ordered to report to jail this week. A Lawton Negro man was held in the city jail pending municipal court on whiskey charges. Buck Jones of Lawton was fined 26 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Lawton Ellis will meet at 7 PM Thursday for a lodge smoker and Dutch lunch. City National bans bullrings for bi monthly smoker. Ralph Cline urges attendance.

G. W. Horne County Cour Ross Hinkle Lawton Henry Pittman Pete Fuller Cast i Buck Jones Justice Court Peace Justice Manning Lawton Ellis Lodge City National Ralph Cline Cline

Hospital Roundup of Admitted and Discharged Patients

Readable items show multiple persons admitted to Southwestern hospital Tuesday for medical treatment and several others undergo minor surgeries or are discharged the same day. Names include J. H. Greeley Fletcher Mrs Japp Mrs George Broome L C Crawford and others with addresses and medical notes.

Personals J. H. Greeley Fletcher Southwestern Hospital John Japp Euclid George Broome Gatefield L. C. Crawford Hingsbury

3 GI's Continued from Page One

Lt Philip Matthews of Bridgehampton said the younger Japanese suspect appeared to have returned the soldiers shots while seeking help. American ammunition was found in Tanaka s home but no Japanese arms or shells were discovered.

Philip Matthews Bridgehampton Goldiers Matthews Tanaka

Cubs Beat Continued from Page 1

Cubs beat the Tigers with Newhouser pitching sparingly as Cuba scored seven runs on eight hits. Cavaretta made a great stop on Webb’s line drive and Borowy completed the play. Mayo struck out looking, then Borowy’s fastball touched Greenberg for a hit, Summers called it a foul. Fourth inning showed Hughes retired Cramer in center and Borowy struck out.

Tigers York Horony Outlaw Misholson Cubs Boreny Richards Zeb Eaton Benton Webb Hack Jim Tobin Lowrey Tobin Cavarretta Pafko Nicholson Plata Mayo Cramer Livingston Greenberg Cuiens Ying Hughes Borany Jong Pafka Johnson Cavarrelly Cavarette Stangston Patko Cancer Secord Bill Crame Gaes Les Mueller Piteh Eborony Conker Hugic Jett Center Cuilenbine Pafke Caverretta Parke Hostetler Hiughts Cavaretts Borom Mueller Ron McHale Exeter Webb Pafiko Nono Newhouser Big al Benton Cuba Cavaretta Borowy Umire Bill Summers Cullenbine

You May Be Continued as Pege One Sugar and Rubber News

The article reports expected sugar finds in Java Formosa the Philippines and possibly Japan aiding the war effort. It notes the Cuban crop outlook domestic beet sugar and outputs in Russia and Europe as favorable. Dutch authorities reveal 35 000 tong of natural rubber found in Java ports while US sugar allotment for 1945 was 9 000 000 tons with civilian rations at 15 pounds per person yearly and anticipated per capita use near 70 pounds including candies and drinks.

Combined Food Board United States Java Formosa Philippines Anderson Russia Juya E. Co. Zirmamerman Netherlands East Indies New York

Coal strikes shut Great Lakes shipping and regional fuel supply

The Great Lakes navigation faces closure within nine weeks due to coal miners idle amid a United Mine Workers district dispute. Longshoremen strike spreads to Brooklyn and other ports, threatening shipping. Tugmen and port workers join potential action. Fortas cites coal shipment losses and suspension of overseas exports. Telephone workers plan strike votes affecting long distance lines under the Smith Connally act.

Great Lakes United Mine Workers New Yor City Brooklyn Buffalo A. Wolf Oilers and Weathers SFA Abe Fortas National Federal Iriday New York

Japan Moves to Convert Plants for Fertilizer Output

The Japanese government asked allied authorities to convert two former naval fuel plants at Vollmchi and Toke yama to fertilizer production to ease a severe food shortage. Production would reach 200,000 tons, aided by reclaiming farm needs of 1.5 million tons annually. In other news, Moscow outlined a four power control stance for Japan and a potential long range policy body to oversee postwar affairs, signaling cautious shifts in Allied governance strategy.

Sapporo Vollmchi Tokeyama Tatsuo Kawai Esutoku Nishigara United States Sentra Jigison Isi Allied Command Sadao Iguchi Japanese Foreign Office London Moscow Radio Ruyalhua Japan Pacific Racio U. S Byrnes Molotov Britain Russia China Iolatov Council of Carelyn Affairs Ita Tokyo Soviet Union

Allied Powers Discuss Postwar Japan Advisory Body

The four allied powers that defeated Japan plan to form a joint policy body to handle political economic and financial tasks after hostilities. The Soviet government argues a control government for Japan must first be established by the four powers, warning delays will create difficulties.

Japan Rommon

City Airport President visit shapes local project timeline

Senator Thomas and Mr. Keating met with General Devers and Major General Williams to discuss Fort Sill and the Field Artillery School. They expect to visit Fort Sill soon and will submit a report at Friday’s Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Senator Thomas Keating Jacob Devers Fort. Sill Williams National Guard War Department Army Congress Fort SW Field Artillery School Chamber of Commerce

Byrnes Undaunted by Conference Yet Disappointed

Byrnes spoke before departure for Washington and remained hopeful about progress on peace treaty talks. He asserted that nations fully allied in the war must also shape the peace, noting Molotov raised no principled objection to a European peace conference but needed a personal chat with Stalin. Byrnes left Moscow convinced no major agreements were reached and anticipated a basic meeting of minds among Truman Attlee and Stalin before resuming negotiations.

Washington United States Vyacheslav M. Molotov

Funeral services for Jerry Mack Day held in Elgin

Funeral services were held at Elgin Baptist church for three month old Jerry Mack Day of Elgin. Burial followed in Elgin cemetery. The infant, only child of Mr and Mrs William Day, died at 10 am Tuesday in an Oklahoma City hospital. Wisener funeral home Fistber was in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Mack Elgin Jerry Mack Day William Day Elgin Baptist Church Elgin Cemetery Oklahoma City Wisener Fundal Home Fisteber

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