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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1947
Page
4
A quotation contrasts Luke's call to repentance with Bulwer-Lytton's view that past acts shape a future left to those who have virtue to repent and energy to atone. It reflects moral reflection on accountability and renewal.
A new coalition in Greece weighs a conditional amnesty for prisoners and those awaiting trial if guerrilla groups lay down arms within a month. Sophouls warns of harsher action and possible more U.S. military aid if rebels refuse, while drawing parallels to historic pardons in the United States and world events.
The statement asserts vigilance over treason and wartime offenders with limited pardons shown by past administrations. It emphasizes nonaggression toward Ruadia yet stresses readiness in military, economic, and spiritual fields as the future unfolds under Baruch’s guidance.
An article explains trench mouth symptoms including fever, swollen red gums and foul breath, often from mouth neglect or decay. Penicillin locally relieves symptoms within days, with mouth cleansing and dental care advised. nutrition also factors in prevention and immune support. It notes varying prevalence in World Wars and includes patient questions about poison ivy resistance.
Answers cover flag etiquette half mast from sunrise to noon and full mast noon to sunset, Painted Desert discovery by Francisco Coronado in 1540, 1947 UN running cost about 27.74 million with US quota ~33.89 percent, origin of phrase let George do it from Louis XII era, and terminal leave bonds cashable anytime at any bank.
A group of young teen babysitters led by a 13 year old organized to draft by-laws for child care. They vow never to leave a child alone and to contact parents in emergencies, and to avoid late night sitting to protect school work. The piece notes concerns about parental trust in young sitters.
A fragment notes awkward social caution about commenting on appearance and a bizarre statistic about monquiltoon found in a crop of ops nighthays. The piece reads like a stray OCR pollution with unclear meaning and no coherent event.
A string of Army moves lists Maj Bruce T Falls to Far East Command Korea. Capt William W Barnett Jr to University of Missouri for journalism work. Capt Joseph F H Cutrona and Capt Frederick C Griswold to Missouri and Fort Bragg for graduate study and administration. Lt Col Samuel H Fisher and Col Murrau M Montgomery reassigned to Florida and California posts. Several other officers and noncommissioned officers shift to Fort Sill Camp Kilmer Camp Smith and Guam for training and duties.
In Fort Worth Texas inmates at the county jail protested by banging on cell bars with shoes over shaving equipment. Sheriff Sally Montgomery said the disturbance could be heard beyond the block.
M. Parmenter first assistant attorney general of the United States met with the Chamber of Commerce at the Midland hotel during a visit to Lawton. He spoke on local issues while in the area to see family. Eight Comanche county girls earned free trips to the Oklahoma State Fair through 4-H club work. names include Christine Burch and Virginia Bunch among others. A group left for Chicago to attend the Tunney Dempsey fight, later joining by Guy McVickers. Mr and Mrs W F Godlove returned from Oklahoma City with their son Woolsey and Mrs J T Woolasy visiting two weeks.
Another work day is scheduled to aid the Cache Boy Scout hut as roofing begins in sections. Six to eight volunteers are needed at the city park by 7 30 a m Saturday to help handle the sections. The hut will serve Toy and Girl Scout activities.
Puzzle notes list Greek letters numbers and clues for a crossword style grid. Names like Ban appear with mixed hints about body parts and natural terms, forming a themed wordplay item in the page’s education column.
Senator Ralph E. Flanders proposes that England help supply iron ore by land leases from Labrador potentially triggering a new industrial revolution. A shift of steel production from Pittsburgh and Midwest centers to the Atlantic coast or Gulf coast could force massive migrations and disrupt current shipping and rail networks. The piece notes rising ore demand, foreign sources from Brazil to Venezuela, and debates over the St Lawrence Waterway to offset midwest industrial relocation.
Public records list ages and locations for individuals Wille Sullivan Florine Houston Raymond Sledge and Mias Low Adama. Divorce petitions include Waddell v Waddell and Yarberry v. Yerberry and Penick v Penick. Deeds record transfers between Pearl McDonald Samuel McDonald and Edward Bruce Josephine Sproy. lot and block details noted. Revenue stamps show small sums for utilities and land transfers involving Clark Pannell and Waggoner.
Leo K Simonds Goodyear Service Store manager 308 Avenue will depart tomorrow for Ohio to attend a merchandising conference at the Tire and Rubber headquarters. Previously with Goodyear in Reno he also served as Lawton store manager and is noted by customers for service.
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