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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1945
Page
2
Market and agricultural notes from Chicago to Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. Butter prices hold firm as receipts rise. cattle and calves show steady to higher trends. hogs and sheep mix for the week. Grain futures in waves with wheat and oats movements and cotton futures drifting lower.
The account describes a clear sky bombing of Hiroshima by a superfortress with an atomic bomb, a 270 degree turn, and distance effects. It notes 40 000 feet of smoke, 10 minutes glare, 30 bridges ruined, and 10 miles of destruction with 60 000 deaths reported. It adds Nagasaki, surrender, and references TNT balloons and a Princeton professor commenting on a newly developed weapon.
A wartime discussion describes atomic bombs as a new weapon with potential to destroy major cities overnight. It notes scientists’ fears of soil radioactivity and radiation injuries, cites Hiroshima debris cleanup workers with blood changes, and explains the bomb’s detonation height to maximize blast and radioactive cloud spread.
New York closing curb stock quotes show varied action with Arle Nat Cas 4 percent, Cidea Service 207 percent, Ford Mot Can, Humble Oil and Alla among firms listed. Trade activity reflects mixed investor sentiment.
Henry Ford II addresses the board about appointing his grandson, Henry Ford II, as successor. He thanks officers and directors for constant cooperation and credits this for the company’s success.
The national chair confirms Life magazine editor John Chamberlain’s article. He quotes Gov. Dewey saying he would not use Pearl Harbor data to risk sacrificing American lives and would rather be defeated for president.
The article notes Soviet aims to undermine trust and possible sabotage of the foreign ministers’ council while Britain worries over Soviet interests in the Mediterranean including a Molotov hint of a trustee over Tripolitania. Other items report Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Grant’s funeral in Lawton and a camp sponsorship by Consolidated Vultee Aircraft in New Orleans for workers’ children.
Lt. William H. Strickland and Mrs Athlea Littlefield welcomed a son named for grandfathers at Fort Sill station hospital. Mrs. Julia F. Violett of Cache died, services held at Cache Christian church with Rev Eben Ryan officiating. burial in Cache Cemetery. Also noted are hospital discharges and a district conference in Duncan with Phillips University ties and local residents attending.
Sgt and Mrs R C Finch of Columbia have a 6 pound something girl born at 8 20 am today Mrs Leon Darden of Dearborn reports an 8 pound ounce boy born at 9 30 am The date references May when Mr Darden drowned in a sailing accident on Lake Lawtonka last May
Harry A Wheeler a retired Lawton druggist died at 5 00 pm Thursday in Fort Supply hospital after a five year illness Born January 6 1886 in Appleton Missouri he moved to Lawton in 1901 owned Owl Drug Store and later worked 17 years for Powell Drug Co He was active in lodge circles and survived by his wife Mozelle Funeral services 2 36 pm Saturday at Lawton funeral home with Rev Gene Hodges officiating Burial in Highland Cemetery with Lawton Masons graveside rites
Strikes hit Standard Oil Gulf Refining and Pure Oil as Toledo officials planned to keep stations open for city services. Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland face fuel shortages amid refinery shutdowns. In Whiting Indiana a large refinery remains open under a split union, while Texas Gulf Coast plants reel from strike votes. Detroit sees 80,000 idle workers as major carmakers face disruption. In Portland the CIO union shows strong strike approval to back a $1.15 minimum wage, with committee meeting to decide next steps. Tugboat work stoppage ends in Philadelphia after a pay dispute compromise. Overall, many smaller strikes continue with few mass actions.
The article notes that about 2000 plant species provide fibers of use to humans, highlighting the diversity of botanical sources for textile and other fiber applications.
Marcus Edward Wicker Jr a Lawton high school junior died in a two car collision described by witnesses as a moderate speed head on crash. He was born August 6 1929 in Oklahoma City and lived south of Lawton with his family. Survivors include his mother two sisters and a brother plus two brothers in the armed forces. Funeral plans will be announced by Ritter funeral home.
Kiwanis luncheon features Capt A N Davis and Lt Charles C Rice from Oklahoma City and Jotal station presenting causes of highway accidents and ways the public and civic groups can help reduce crashes. Several guests attend including J B Crosby 1st Lt Ley Woods and Lt R L Barrett among others.
Stillwater reports entomologist Dr. F A Fenton from Oklahoma A and M warns of web worm damage to shade trees. He urges spraying with arsenate of lead as soon as caterpillars appear.
Lloyd Adking a former Ling ton resident and brother of Mrs. D. R. Grimes 1708 Lake was among 60 state veterans who landed on Boston Thursday aboard the SS Lake Charles Victory. He had been overseas since October 1942 and wears the Purple Heart with two Bronze Stars. He served with the First Army in the European theater and his brother Howard Ackins, an electronics mate third class, has sailed from the Philippines for home.
Army plans cutbacks in October reducing enlistment core from 100 to 78 for top ranks and pay bands. WAC officer discharge scores drop from 44 to 39 in October and enlisted scores fall from 41 to 36 by November 2 and 31 by November. Nonessential personnel will be released in three to four weeks. Senator Edwin C. Johnson and others critique Marshall assurances on personnel policy.
Johnson noted a conflict between promised release of two year men and army testimony that 900000 two or more year veterans will still be needed by end of next June. The projection assumes an army strength of 2600000 at that time.
Local ration board chairman E. L. Richardson warns cafe and restaurant purchasers to rely only on OPA price ceilings even if the business changes hands. Some buyers claim to have copies from former operators but must adhere to the official OPA list in effect when set.
Frank O. Engensnuf and Travis D. Bishop were charged with disturbing the peace by fighting and posted bond of 811 bands to appear in municipal court this afternoon.
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