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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1948
Page
6
A satirical ramble contrasts postwar myths of America as a land of opportunity with today’s media driven wealth. It mocks radio quiz shows, fame without effort, and the shallow glamour of modern entertainment while reflecting on past ideals.
The USSR reportedly intensifies a renewed push for materialism, denounces religion as the opiate of the people, and dismisses heredity in botany as Mendel and Morgan protected theories. The piece laments official godlessness and political manipulation of science under Communist rule.
Washington reports that Eva Peron, wife of President Juan Peron, chaired a meeting with six business leaders and Argentine industrialists, proposing price controls in exchange for allowing product price hikes. The note highlights her growing power, ownership of a radio station and newspaper, and influence over policy.
The piece argues that Marx and Lenin dominate Soviet life, with a hereditary belief system used by the rulers to control about 200 million people. It condemns public display of Lenin’s embalmed body and Stalin’s likeness, calling it a hollow form of worship. It criticizes Soviet materialism and religion as failing to deliver real comforts or faith.
The doctor explains common heart irregularities such as extrasystole and paroxysmal tachycardia, their causes, and when to seek diagnosis. An electrocardiograph helps assess the condition, guiding cautious drug use and tailored treatment despite varying patient risk profiles. The answer notes heart enlargement from strain and the limits of reducing size once enlarged.
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Army orders list numerous transfers promotions and retirements affecting FA and Inf units at Ft Sill Camp Hood Fort Bragg Fort Bliss and other posts. Individuals named include Capts Grahn Bristow McGiven and Young with changes to battalions divisions and schools plus retirements and new RA officers at Fort Riley and Ft Bliss details.
Eight girls and eleven boys were born to families stationed at Fort Sill in the past week. Notable births include a daughter to LE and Mrs. Walter L. Himes Jr. Aug 20, a son to Pvt and Mrs. John H. Williams Aug 20, and additional births to Set and Mrs. C. L. Hatcher, Set and Mrs. Luther L. Lee, and others in various units across the fort.
Detachment lists multiple births dated Aug 24 to Aug 26 at various Army units. Newborns include a son to Capt and Mrs Raymond J Blackwell at Headquarters Battery 17th Field Artillery, a son to Lt and Mrs Morris C Lewis at 401th Area Service Unit, a daughter to Andrew S Allen at 4011th Area Service Unit, and a daughter to Cpl and Mrs Stephen P Nyitray of Company L 36th Infantry, among others.
Lawrence E Williams serves in Headquarters Battery of the 17th Field Artillery. He is listed among personnel associated with this unit, reflecting duties and chain of command. The entry notes his affiliation with the unit in a military records context.
Democrat for county judge G W W Horne. sheriff Everett B. Able. county assessor Lester Go Paden. county commissioner Western District Pete Wenn. justice of the peace office no. 1 Arch Lowert. county attorney Githen Rhoads.
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