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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1954

Page

2

Sparks Attacks Gary Over Oklahoma Tax Structure

Oklahoma City Republican gubernatorial candidate Reuben Sparks accused Raymond Gary of hoodwinking voters by praising the state tax system. Sparks argued Oklahoma loses population while neighboring states gain, criticizing Gary’s stance and abandoning his support for right to work. Campaign plans include Woodward barbecue and Durant rally, with U S Senate hopeful Fred Mack scheduling Oklahoma City events.

Oklahoma City Reuben Sparks Oklahoma Raymond Gary Sparks Henryetta Gary Texas New Mexico Arizona Woodward Say Senate Capitol Sen Robert S. Kerr Durant Fred M. Mack U. S. Senate Kerr

Campaign planning meeting at United Fund office

A fragmented report outlines a planning meeting at the United Fund office with participants from multiple service clubs. Names listed include Bob Gillis, Mrs. Dixie Scruges, Francis King, Harold Wilson, J Olen Conner, Zeke Horne, Walt Hutchins, George Lewis, Ewing Gafford, Billy Paul Galyon, George Barber, Vernon Howell, George Dent, Prosser, Altrusa, Bill Ritzwalter, Warren Wolverton, and the United Fund president.

United Fund Bob Gillis ABC Club Dixie Scruges Francis King Harold Wilson J. Olen Conner Downtown Kiwanis Zeke Horne Walt Hutchins Northwest Kiwanis Club George Lewis Ewing Gafford Lions Club Billy Paul Galyon George Barber Optimist Club Vernon Howell George Dent Rotary Letteens Contend Prosser Altrus

Paul McClung: Texas ranch life fuels prolific writing

Paul McClung, a longtime Constitution Press staffer and former Columbia student, now writes as a free lance author from a 2000 acre Texas ranch near Req river. He and his wife Jerry live with children Jeanne and Mike, balancing work with horseman duties and ranch duties on the family spread near Wichita Falls.

Paul McClung Constitution Paul Jerry Jeanne Mike Req River Wichita Falls McClungs

Hospital Births and Admissions Reported in Southwestern News

A clustered hospital brief lists births across towns including Apache Duncan and Marion. Notable entries show twins born Sept 8 at 2:18 and 2:22 am with weights 6 pounds 12 ounces and 5 pounds 2 ounces, plus numerous admissions and discharges including surgeries at Blair Duncan and Mangum facilities. dates span Sept 2 to Sept 8. Names include John Palesano and Mrs Kathryn Hafner among many patients and staff.

John Palesano T. W. Beaucamp Indiahoma Joseph F. Mathis Hollis Kathryn Hafner Oak Say Dee Neely Fuschia Cason Summit James Henderson Garfield Hawkins Blair J. C. Moore Lawton Mayes Duncan Nora Brindle Ola Golden Park Sur R. L. Beaucamp Robert L. Kruse Ferris Kiowa Longhap Carnegie Lemmie Munces James Hamilton Lee Nathaniel Mitchell Glen Kading Grant Neuteboom Bill Patterson Fred Patterson Mountain Park James Freeman Hubert Jackson Betta Lazo Gonzales Monroe Timothy Donovan Fort Sill Charles McLean Wesley Moss Robert Gregg Mangum Georgia Priore Midland ‘Hotel

City Council Bids On Automobiles Paving and Ditching

Council discussed bids from five local auto dealers on three police department vehicles with varied specifications. Street committee to act on two culvert bids for Ash avenue drainage and study bids for N 22nd paving. Advertising planned for old Chickaline club building and for ditching machines and welding torch for water dept. Planning commission to consider Fort Sill Blvd 1900 block land zoning as business. Reports on core tests for paving showed one small private district strip failing strength.

Police Department Oits Ash Avenue Harold Redding and Associates Poston Construction Company N. 22Nd Maddox Asphalt Company Superior Paving Company Chickaline Club Lake Lawtonka Water Department Club Chickasha Oil Mill Company Planning and Zoning Commission Fort Sill Blvd Council

Attlee relays impressions of China trip and tense governance

The narrative covers travels through Peking, Manchuria, and Beijing’s Forbidden City with Prime Minister Chou En-lai, a Pakistan reception, and discussions on law versus government. The author notes frequent toasts, a party atmosphere, and a critical view of Chinese judicial independence versus state policy.

New Delhi Copenhagen Chou En-lai Forbidden City Pakstan Hidi Pakistan Hici Commonwealth Russia China Manchuria Peking Canton Hong Kong Chou Enlai National Assembly Britain

Recreation Survey Of Lawton Elder Citizens Slated

The Lawton Fort Sill Recreation Council and the Altrusa club will survey elder residents to identify desired recreation programs and form age grouped clubs. Over 200 homes will be visited to gather data on interests and potential group activities, with references to a future Golden Ages program.

Lawton Latha Hi. Prosser Lawton-Fort Silk Lawton Woman's Forum Altrusa Club

Fort Sill Kindergarten Opens Enrolment Next Monday

Fort Sill Tots begin kindergarten classes Monday with enrollment lists showing four year olds filled and five year olds still able to enroll. Two teachers with kindergarten qualifications head the staff led by supervisor Mrs James Pierce. Tuition is 12 dollars monthly, non profit funds go to improvements. Capacity targets four year olds with up to 25 students per class across sections by age. Operating committee is chaired by Mrs Robert Williams with officers Mrs Gordon Isenberg secretary Mrs John Guthrie treasurer and Mrs Irvine Apnieton purchasing head.

Fort Fort Sill James Pierce San Francisco State Teachers Youth Activities Council Ing Tly Robert Williams Gordon Isenberg John Guthrie Gerhart Romstedt Irvine Apnieton

Planes and artillery mark tense Quemoy crisis amid island bombardment

U S Secretary Dulles to visit Formosa as Nationalists report renewed Communist bombardment of Quemoy. Intelligence notes large Communist forces in Fukien province while Amoy and nearby islets endure air and sea attacks. Nationalist and Peiping broadcasts clash over casualties and aircraft losses.

Formosa U. S John Foster Dulles Quemoy Chane Chang Fukien Amoy Defense Ministry Hong Kong Inchkilda Royal Navy Aesman Williamson and Co Red China Peiping

Sayres Welcome Baby at Stillwater Hospital

Rev John Sayre and Mrs Herwanna Sayre announce the birth of their son at 8 a.m. at Stillwater Hospital. Grandparents Mrs G F Harrouff of 908 Eighth and others are advised. The mother is the former Miss Harrouff. The couple has two older children, Barbara Ann aged three and Ricky aged two.

Allen Douglas John Sayre Stillwater Stilweter Hospital G. F. Harrouff Sayre Herwanna Harrouff Barbara Ann Ricky

Brig Gen Mace Visits Fort Sill Before Korea Assignment

Brig. Gen. Ralph R. Mace, former Director of the Department of Communication, Artillery School, visits Fort Sill for a five day orientation before departing Tuesday for a new post in Korea. He recently served at Fort Monroe and Fort Sill, with World War I expansion duties and combat service in Europe.

Ralph R. Mace Department of Communication Artillery School Fort Sill Korea General Mace Chief of Army Field Forces Fort Monroe Lawton Department_ of Communication Europe Sill Mace Army Field Forces Board No. 1 Industial College of the Armed Forces Infantry Division V Corps States Office of the Thief of

Fort Sill sergeant stages death by own action to scare wife

A Fort Sill sergeant attempted a death by own action to frighten his wife. He bought a .22 pistol, fired once but failed to shoot himself, poured ketchup on the scene, fled, and was arrested minutes later after being reported by a landlord. The incident ended with authorities taking him into custody.

Fort Sill 1000Lock

Soldier reported 'better' after back injury

Cpl. Launa W. Mays, 22, Fort Sill Army Aviation School student, injured in a helicopter incident in Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tuesday, is not on the serious list. Public Information Office said she suffered a back injury and it was not thought to be serious.

Launa W. Mays Fort Sit Army Aviation “School Wichita, Mountains Wildlife Refuge Public, Information Office Mays PIO Lincoln School Herb Thomas Central Baptist Church Igh Richard T. Hopper Pasor John Shoemaker LeRoy Repent Anh Eac Hardy Suggs Music Company Leister Shiemaker Glen Dutcher

Dewey Exits Run Rumors Fade as Ives Backed for Governor

In a televised address former Governor Dewey signaled no run for office and backed Sen. Ives as an excellent governor while declining immediate decision. He praised the Thruway, education, and anti discrimination efforts, dismissing cabinet talk and urging GOP convention guidance. Democratic leaders accused the speech of mere political positioning and demanded equal air time for rebuttal.

Dewey Trawal U.S Irving M. Ives Eisenhower Thomas Jr Rugged Sumal Albany Denver Rotary James Hi New York George Clinton Buffalo New York City Richard H. Balch Balch

Last Rites For Mrs Ina Kensell Held At Highland

Funeral rites for Mrs Ina Kensell 76 were at 10 30 a m with Rev Elbert Whitwell of First Christian officiating. Burial followed in Highland cemetery. She died Tuesday after a long illness in a local rest home. She had resided here since 1901. Further readable names include Pettionny Newt Gapt Perry Moss and EE Bean.

Ina B. Kensell Elbert Whitwell First Christian Church Highland Cemetery Kensell Bae Fiaan Newt" Pettionny Newt Perry Moss EE. Bean

Markets and bids across towns show mixed livestock and school contracts

The report lists market receipts across multiple towns with cattle prices and load values, plus bids for school projects, including windowyork and stadium meters. It notes a district bid controversy over instrument contracts and a board decision favoring teacher input for purchases.

Cameron College Begins Classes With Enrollment Climb

Cameron Aggies rang in the new term as classes started this morning with 515 students in attendance. Registration continues and total enrollment is expected to exceed 550, while 25 additional students are pre enrolled and awaiting schedule pickup.

Cameron Aggies

Man Charged With Burglary After Stolen Radio Pawned

Dave Chancey aged 28 was charged with second degree burglary after a radio stolen from Burton Smith home at 302% C was pawned. Chancey was arrested following the pawn incident. A stray line about a chameleon tree toad is unrelated filler.

Dave Chancey Ty Attorneyville Redmat D. Chancey Burton Smith

Indo China Treaty May Boost UN Charter Framework

The document upholds United Nations charter principles, supports equal rights, and may strengthen the economic framework of the treaty. It underscores global cooperation and a commitment to shared benefits amid diverse national interests.

United Nations

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