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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1947

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Soviet Attack On U S Given White Russian Support In UN

In the United Nations assembly White Russia's Kuzma Kiselev renewed charges against the United States as a war monger. He warned of world mastery and atomic retaliation while urging curbs on American war propaganda. Secretary General Trygve Lie forwarded the Soviet request to add the issue to the agenda as Marshall prepared to respond on the American stance.

U.S Marshall New York United States United Nations Assembly Russia Kuzma V. Kiseley Andrei Y. Vishinsky Bucks Vishinsky Vishinsky Jose Arce Argentina Arce Kiselev Soviet Union United Nations Trygve Lie General Assembly Lie George C. Marshall India Boli Via South Africa Sweden Greece Assembly

Grading On Roads Nears Completion

Pete Wynn, chairman of the county commissioners, forecast that by end of next week 40 miles of laminated highways grading will be finished. Work then moves to bridge repair and gravel laying. A federal inspector will assess 34 miles of repairs on the county's eastern side under the same program, with the federal government covering repair costs for war damage to vehicles.

Pete Wynn Board of County Commissioners

Meat and grain prices shake markets amid rising living costs

Grain prices fell on the Chicago Board of Trade as retailers feared a food price surge could curb nonfood sales. Dun and Bradstreet reported slight retail gains for the week ending Wednesday, with resistance to high prices growing. Butter and meat demand showed softening, while cattle prices dipped and hog trading slowed. Senators debated wage levels and price stabilization, with Taft proposing higher wages and others predicting delayed relief.

Associated Prose Chicago Board of Trade Dun and Bradstreet Chicago Washington San Francisco Taft Ohio

Thomas Views Price Picture

Senator Elmer Thomas said the US must maintain high prices to generate enough national income to fund government operations and pay the national debt. He argued low prices would shrink tax revenue, raise borrowing needs for interest and military costs, and warned against an immediate sharp recession despite possible small fluctuations.

Washington Elmer Thomas D-Orla United States Senate Agriculture Committer Thomas

No Change Reported In LaGuardia’s Pancreas Condition

New York September 18 Fiorello H LaGuardia age 48 remaining in a deep sleep at his home after suffering a grave pancreatic illness Doctors said there had been no material change in his pulse temperature or respiration through the night Surgeon Dr George Bachmann noted no immediate improvement or deterioration and described his condition as stable under watch.

New York Fiorello H. LaGuardia Gravelu Ul Pancreadi Kia Phydolia George Bachrnald UNRRA

Chimes Installed at Highland Cemetery Tower

Installation of caribonic chimes at Highland cemetery is underway with the Schalmarich Electronia Co. instrument arriving from Sallaraville, Pa. The 36 foot tower nears completion as A M Faget supervises. Lawton Business and Professional Women's club financed the chimes and tower and plans dedication once final construction details are finished.

Highland Cemetery Schalmarich Electronia Co Sallaraville A. M. Faget Schulmerich Lawton Business and Professional Women's Club Tower 88

Morris Cites Issues Facing Nation Today

Rep. Toby Morris of the sixth district speaks before the Lawton Chamber of Commerce on national issues. He argues prices may level but government intervention could be needed, proposes a fixed price plan, criticizes last session’s tax measures as unfair, and keeps an open mind on universal military training. He notes a demanding Washington agenda and urges constituent input.

Toby Morris Lawton Chamber of Commerce Makex Morris Morrin Tinyy Congressman Cane

Lease reveals plan to drill 800 foot well near Lawton

A lease filed in the county clerk’s office discloses an agreement by James A. Mann of Duncan to drill an 800 foot well on the farm of Mrs. Corrie M. Garvin seven miles east and two north of Lawton. Mrs. Garvin resides in Lawton.

James A. Mann Duncan Corrie M. Garvin Lawton

Lawton Youth Recovering After Being Struck By Car

James Yarmull, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Yarmuk of 712 Dearborn, is reported recovering satisfactorily at Southwestern hospital after a Thursday afternoon bicycle collision at Pirth and C. His left ankle is in a cast and he rests comfortably as doctors treat his injuries.

James Yarmull Nathan Yarmuk Dearborn Southwestern Hospital Lawton High School Pirth

Storm Battered New Orleans gulf coast injures and damages

Severe storm strikes New Orleans and Gulf coast. one man dead and many injured. Winds 56 mph uproot roofs in Fillmore Garden, disrupt airport, power lines down, hospitals dark. State guards mobilized as evacuation accelerates and property losses mount along coastline from Pensacola to southern Arkansas.

New Orleans Sept Ind Gulf Coast New Ore Iran Canal Street Acene Paton Ridge Arkansas Ayers Weather Bureau C Midnlight Louisiana National Guardsmen Flor Stresteara Carcotten Aves Inn Capitol Heron Biloch Miss

Fight Probed By Officials After Church Altercation

Officials launch full inquiry into a fist fight between a city policeman Patrolman Williamson and ministers Rev Hill and Rev Squyres on Calvary Baptist Church grounds at Highth and EH avenue. The clash led to accusations of framing and peace disturbance as witnesses described blows and self defense amid a crowd.

Lawton Calvary Baptist Church Highth EH Avenue Jer Ben N. Till Af the Ghureh Alvin WiInagon Lev. Lull I Bewey Squyres Rev. Hill Rev. Squyres Williamson Joe Cable Cody

Uniforms Sought By City Sea Scouts Aided By Vets

The Sea Scout Ship Par Atua seeks white uniforms sponsored by the Lawton Optimist Club to outfit its 14 members. Ex sailors may donate uniforms by contacting Mr Page or first mate Jack Brooks. meetings are at 7 pm Monday in the Legion hut as the ship nears christening of its 20 foot portable craft.

Awton Vateerana Jack Page Lawton Optimist Page Legion Hut Urefoot Marine Bank Ley Re Slough Army Aretend Legion Bit

Cameron College Reports All Time Enrollment Record

Cameron college announces a record enrollment about 100 higher than last year with over 830 applications and 781 attending today. Veterans enrollments rise though overall disabled student figures are slightly below last year as VA programs expand training at Cameron.

Cameron Cameron College Lee McDonald Cobb Tubb Jack Monroe Lawson Langon D. Mitchell

F B Messer Dies At Chattanooga

Frank B Messer 86 longtime Comanche resident died at his farm home southwest of Chattanooga after a yearlong illness. Services will be held 2 30 p m Saturday at the First Baptist church in Chattanooga conducted by Rev Roy Enterline. Burial rites will be under the charge of the Frederick funeral home. survivors include his wife.

Frank B. Messer First Baptist Church Chattanooga Roy Enterline Messer Oklahoma Frederick Finneral

Deadline Extended for Union Affidavits Under Taft Hartley

Washington Sept 11 The National Labor Relations Board and General Counsel Robert N Denham announced a deadline extension to October 31 1947 for filing non Communist affidavits by union officers including those of parent bodies such as the AFL and CIO The extension responds to requests from CIO and AFL officials to allow unions a full chance to qualify under the statute The board said regional offices may grant extensions on reasonable grounds to October 31 and will apply similar considerations to cases already heard or in progress

Washington National Libel Relations Board Robert N. Denham Denham AFL CIO NLRB Eusca

Lawton Boy Injured After Bicycle Collision

Eight year old Tommy Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Anderson of 311 J Lawton was injured when struck by a bicycle on Thursday noon He received emergency treatment at Southwestern hospital for facial and head abrasions and was later dismissed

Tommy Anderson Cecil Anderson Southwestern Hospital

State May Get Cooler Weather

The spent force of a hurricane moving from Moride through Louiatans may bring cooler weather to Lawton and Southwestern Oklahoma. The Weatherman forecast the storm would strike Ark Ganass tonight and reach southeastern Oklahoma by Betur day night. Forecaster W E Maughan said the hurricane should subside inland, but Oklahoma may expect showers Monday and Tuesday with fair skies and little temperature change.

Moride Louiatans Lawton Oklahoma Ark Ganass W. E. Maughan Tuay

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