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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1946
Page
2
Chicago butter and grain ranges report firm demand with top prices cited. Oklahoma City calf, steer, cow, and sheep markets show weekly highs and day stability, plus stockers and feeders movement. Cotton and stock market closing notes included with commodity ranges.
A state horticulturist from Stillwater, Fred LaCrone, advised in landscaping the Gore boulevard Mackway from 11th to 1st as Ted Krisher invited him. Jess Percival planned feeding the six block area in autumn and spring while paving was completed on surrounding streets last summer.
A burglary suspect pleaded not guilty today before Peace Justice John Manning and was remanded to the county jail in default of $1,000 bond. The case involves entry into the home of J. J. Kimbrel at 1195 Third, Cet. 7, with the complaint signed by City Patrolman Alvin Williamson.
Defense attorney Ben Mlakeney of Oklahoma City accuses Russian authorities of killing key witnesses who could testify at the trial of former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo and other war criminals. The accusation follows the prosecution affidavit about Kern Y. Rodzaevsky of Manchuria being tried and executed in Moscow.
District Judge Toby Morris, the Democratic nominee for Congress in the sixth district, addressed a Ninnekah Democratic rally at Winnekah. He spoke in support of his campaign and appeared on the program with John Brett, candidate for the criminal court of appeals.
Theft of a ladies wrist watch from the home of Mrs. Winnie Deatherage at 1217 Washington was reported today. A burglar entered through a window. nothing else appeared missing. Jerry Davis of Linton View was sentenced to 30 days in county jail after pleading guilty to loitering before Peace Justice John Manning. Lawrence E Clapton, 60 of Lawton, jailed on drunken driving and license charges after arrest at Railroad and D. Ernest Woody Clathorn of Apache, on six months suspended sentence for drunken driving with $100 fine. Various market listings and stock quotes appear at article end.
A listless error free scoreless stretch ends as Musial doubles for the Cardinals while Gutteridge and DiMaggio make key plays for Boston. Slaughter draws a walk and later steals second as pitching and defense dominate through the sixth inning in a tense battle at the plate.
In a tight ball game the Red Sox push ahead with a Williams home run off left field and key plays by Marion and Partee. DiMaggio hits a first pitch double and Pesky scores on Beazley’s wild pitch as York is forced and Culberson passes.
Dayton city manager Fred O. Eichelberger has set a nationwide record by serving 25 years in office. The Dayton Government Digest notes that while small-city managers reach 25 years, larger cities see higher turnover.
Collis E. Meeks of Altus was fined 10 dollars and costs by Pearl Justice John Manning on a reckless driving charge.
Bulletin from Washington reports the War department will suspend further drastic measures for the remainder of the year due to favorable results of the army's intensive volunteer campaign. decision reflects cautious optimism about manpower and readiness.
Mrs. George Pierson of Kingsbury returns from a Benton County vacation and attends the county fair where her father W J James wins top ribbons with his Guernsey castle. Several mothers leave Angus hospital with infants including Mrs J T Gentry and daughter Jane Ann. Ruth Crow undergoes a minor operation at Angus hospital. Monroe Gibbins and Mrs Alice Martindall receive treatments or procedures at Southwestern hospital. Four patients at Southwestern hospital discharge after minor or medical treatment requests.
James Bennett and Popcarn Branstetter of Faxon were fined after pleading guilty to breach of peace before Peace Justice John Manning. Bennett paid 5 dollars and costs and was released. Branstetter paid 25 dollars and costs and remains jailed for nonpayment. Homer Johnson of Fort Sill awaits trial for assault on Darlene Elstone in Gore, held in county jail on 250 dollar bond.
Governor Kerr criticized Republican opposition at a radio rally in Oklahoma, attacking Flynn as mired in reactionaryism and saying the people oppose “23” and the GOP. He defended the OPA against inflation while avoiding Roy Turner’s meat price stance, calling the GOP record one of failure and obstruction.
The OPA approved continuing study of newsprint price relation to business and living costs as a potential basis for decontrol. Administrator Paul Porter announced the decision after a House interstate commerce subcommittee recommendation. Newsprint remains in very short supply relative to record demand.
The Ramsays move from their current assignment after three years with the Local Pastor softball team and near misses for the Kid League crown. Mr Ramsay departs to hold evangelistic meetings within the Southern Presbyterian church’s bounds. He is a graduate of Austin seminary UT and holds a master of theology from Union Theological Seminary. The Ramsays have two children, Rev. Jacin Ramsay, pastor of Roscoe, Texas, following his graduation from Union.
A May ceremony will honor Seaninary and Miss Elizabeth Rameas who graduate next June from Austin College in Sherman Texas. A successor to fill the Bend pulpit has not yet been named.
The article outlines conflicting views on protecting the Dardanelles as part of the waterway defense. It notes Britain and the United States have interests in straits administration while warning that Russian partition could undermine Turkish sovereignty and the UN's global security role.
A meeting called by R V Scalt of Lawton chamber Christmas lighting committee gathers volunteers to decorate streets for Yuletide. George Page named chair of nominating committee to prepare a ballot for seven chamber directors. I Kennedy chairs the program of work committee outlining principal community projects.
Dr. W. F. Lewis urged the chamber to publicize the hospital need to the state public health board. The note indicates the hospital construction campaign is active with the project work underway.
Services were pending today at Shawnee for Charlea Ervin Miller 73 a former Lawton man and early day showman. He died at Oklahoma City Wednesday and had visited Lawton recently while residing at Shawnee. He was once associated with Barnum Bailey circus and later organized a small show of his own.
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