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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1955
Page
1
The 1955 season opened with sweltering action as top teams revealed prospects. Hawaii shocked Nebraska 6-0 while Missouri fell 13-12 to Maryland. Upsets were rare but notable as nationwide results rolled in across major games.
Miami reports Ione, a very dangerous hurricane with 125 mph winds, strengthening over the Atlantic. Military bases evacuate planes and ships as tides rise, with authorities warning of increasing coastal impacts into Sunday night.
The city approved a temporary zoning ordinance in a special session to assert authority per a 1928 rule, pending a full permanent ordinance after a September 26 public hearing. The temp text mirrors the proposed permanent ordinance except it omits amendment and rezoning procedures. A hurricane advisory notes Ione centered east of Melbourne moving NW, with winds not rising along the coast before further updates.
Partly cloudy and a little cooler today and Monday with few scattered light showers. Sunday’s high in the upper 80s, Saturday 93, low around 70.
Wind remains in the forecast for Lawton and southwest Oklahoma with possible light showers Sunday and Monday. The region joined other areas in record high September readings, reaching 93 yesterday, near the state's top highs at Hobart and Guymon. The longer outlook shows above normal temperatures with precipitation below average for the next 30 days.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon vowed bold imaginative government action to halt sagging farm income and defend the administration's farm policies at a National Plowing contest in Wabash Indiana. He outlined a five point program urging continued flexible price supports, new markets, increased research, soil conservation, and rural development while deflecting Democratic criticism and pledging prompt action to avert a pork price drop.
Army engineers announce bid invitations and notices for military and civil works totaling more than three million dollars. The largest item is a Fort Sill hangar valued around ten million, with other Oklahoma projects including levee work, taxiway lighting, laboratory additions, paving, and a bulk jet gas tank under one hundred thousand dollars each. Bids for relocating the Rock Island railroad near Oklahoma City and the North Canadian River Floodway are expected next week, around one million dollars.
The Wade family with ten children faces high costs yet sees daily drama and fun. Charley Wade estimates monthly groceries at 300 to 325 dollars and yearly clothes above 1,200 dollars. Milk deliveries total 20 to 24 quarts every weekend, reflecting the heavy burden of feeding and clothing a large clan.
Buenos Aires faced a naval bombardment threat as rebel stations demanded President Juan D Peron resign by dawn. Loyal forces claimed recapture of Cordoba while rebels pressed on Puerto Belgrano Bahia Blanca area and Cordoba control.
The 617th Field Artillery Observation Battalion at Fort Sill trains more than 600 conscripts from across the United States in the final phase of conversion to soldiering. Recruits come from Fort Ord Fort Dix Camp Chaffee and Camp Carson and 95 percent are sent to MOS assignments afterward. The unit offers two specialties survey of sound and flash and completes the turning phase from civilian to soldier.
A diverse group gathered in Washington to address a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Constitutional Day. They argued that rights guaranteed by the Constitution are being abused by Congress, federal agencies, and local governments, with calls for redress and greater government accountability.
Lawton edged Muskogee 3-2 in a 12 inning Sooner State playoff finale to win the best of seven series. Pete Peterson hit a solo homer with two out in the 12th to seal the Braves victory and cap their fourth win in the set.
Representative Victor Wickersham said a substantial rise in planning for Fort Sill will follow the planned 31 020 acre land acquisition expansion. He noted the Army Corps of Engineers is already selecting appraisers and emphasized fair treatment for landowners.
Advance solicitation for special gifts to the Lawton-Fort Sill United Fund Red Cross drive begins Monday with a planning meeting at 12 15 p m in the Hotel Lawtonian Geronimo Room. Paul Harris Charley Wade and George Page will meet with construction trades and union representatives to plan solicitations. The 1955 56 goal is 96314 with one day’s pay per employed person in Lawton for the employee campaign. A second planning session chaired by Ray Babbitt is set for Thursday at 10 a m in the United Fund office Room 415 Koehler building.
China freed Lawrence R. Buol 34 of Stockton California the longest‑held of 10 promised American civilians. His wife Sue rushed to celebrate. Comanche County Junior Free Fair opens Monday at the fairgrounds with 600 exhibitors and over 25 home demonstration clubs to show 4‑H and FFA work across six divisions. Bishop Alphonse Ferroni 63 Italian prisoner since 1951 also released after crossing the Shumchun River border. Negotiations at Geneva secured promises for immediate releases of remaining civilians.
A Cessna 140 crashed while attempting a landing at downtown air park in Oklahoma City killing Lester Akerns of Oklahoma City and injuring another person. Police identified the dead man.
Twelve executives from Milwaukee to New Orleans join over 200 delegates in Lawton for a three day convention of the Oklahoma Malt Beverage association and the United States Brewery Foundation at the Hotel Lawtonian. Convention chairman Jack Webb says the event runs September 28 through 30 with honorary Kiowa Indian chiefs and Redman names to be awarded.
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