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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1954

Page

3

ASC Nominations Listed Vote Readied for County Committees

Nominees for county ASC committees are listed with districts A through M. Ballots go out Sept. 29 and must be returned to the ASC office. chairmanship and vice chairmen are determined by vote totals, with delegates to the county ASC convention selecting the county committee administering price supports and farm programs.

ASC Mem Hidh Sieg Rex Buchanan Orb Henson Radford Hewes A. C. Huckleberry Lucius W. Long Youn Ralph McClung Billy Hewes R. L. Ha . H. E. Scammahorn Dick Aler Earl F. Ingram C. McMichael Tommy E. Glover Ted Lynch Jimmie B. C Clyde A. Brock Len — Ee F. Harney Don W. Collier Ardie Thompson Don Ieeer Voxel Freid Oge Ivan Taylor Col Eee Tene Lone Dawson L. M. Robinson R. E. Ford Jr Joe Blue Leon Coleman Asa Kitchens Robert H. Seymour Beauchamp Ford M. F. Miller Melvin H. Brantley Earl Heston Glen C. White C. L. Simpson Lee Green Ira Allen Henry Due

Special Vote Seen On Segregation

Governor hopeful Raymond Gary warned a special election may occur during the next legislative session to address segregation funding. He argued the state cannot absorb costs for educating Negro students in white districts due to separate taxation systems. State Sen James Rinehart echoed the need for action during the session.

Oe City Eee Ene Suesian Raymond Gary Tdie Beary Enie Ten Islation James Rinehart el Reno

Enid Man Killed in Two Car Enid Wreck

Morris Cleland Jobe, 30, of 1606 W Oklahoma Enid, dies in a two car collision on a city street. Police report he was a passenger in a car driven by Eugene Wood 25. Other occupants and drivers are hospitalized with noncritical injuries.

Enid Oklaman State Highway Patrol Morris Clelland Jobe Oklahoma Jobe Eugene Eunice Wood Raycul Ka Alkomalin

Soft Hearted Cop Bets on Sleep to Save Driver

Raleigh police officer spares a driver asleep at the wheel by paying the parking meter with a nickel after initially considering an overtime ticket. The kindly action ends with the driver sleeping through the moment.

Raleigh, N. C

California Spending Million Dollars A Day On Highways

Governor Goodwin J. Knight says California spends a million dollars daily on highway construction. He spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for an overpass at Sepulveda and Sunset Boulevards.

California Los Angeles Goodwin J. Knight Sepulveda and Sunsets Blvds

Cartwright seeks new Bell hearing on rate increase

Oklahoma three member Public Service Commission faces call for a public hearing after Cartwright and colleagues approved a telephone rate rise last week. Attorney George LaCoste urged a hearing, while Cartwright reversed his stance amid public reaction. Weems said he would grant a hearing if others agree and the public wants it.

Ray C. Jones Cartwright George LaCoste Oklahoma City Johnston Murray Reford Bond Weems

Numbers Writer Chews His Cheek in Arrest Case

Baltimore court testimony describes 62-year-old Michael Farmer stuffing slips into his mouth after arrest. Edwin Taylor said Farmer chewed them, cut his cheek, and was treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital. A slip with numerals and cash amounts was recovered during the incident. Farmer held for grand jury in 2500 dollars bail.

Baltimore Edwin Taylor Michael Farmer Lor Farmer Johns Hopkins Hospital Taylor

Former Boy Actor Recovers After Emergency Appendectomy

Carl Switzer of the original Our Gang is recuperating after an emergency appendectomy in Los Angeles. The actor known for his child roles is reported stable as medical teams assess recovery and potential follow up care.

Los Angeles Carl Switzer

Copper Shortages Roil Markets And Inflation Fears

The article notes regional and temporary shortages raising prices and interest costs across copper, lead, zinc, and quicksilver. Strikes in Chile and mine cuts tighten supply while demand grows in Europe. Textile spot tightness stems from cautious buying and delivery needs amid steady Fed liquidity in most regions.

Wash New York Commodity Exchange Washington Chile Europe U.S Federal Reserve New York Chicago

Mobility Seen By Stevens Amid Atomic Era Shifts

Army officials warn in a speech before the National Defense Transportation Assn that battlefield mobility will reach unprecedented levels in the atomic age. They describe a era where railroad cars are loaded onto specialized ships to rapidly deploy forces.

St. Louis National Defense Transportation Assn

Striptease Shows Lose Popularity in Tokyo

A postwar fad in Tokyo has shrunk from 14 to 8 shows, with sponsors canceling plans for a new luxury theater. Observers say dancers’ emphasis on the act rather than the tease has reduced audience interest.

Tokyo

Vet Farm Loan Rules Await Legislative Approval

Oklahoma State School Commission drew up farm loan regulations allowing veterans to buy land with loans up to 93 1 2 percent of the low value. The rules require honorable discharges five years residence in Oklahoma and asset liability disclosures. World War I World War II and Korean War veterans are eligible. the commission met in a closed session with Murray absent to discuss the program.

Oklahoma State School Commission Lee Ne A. Array Fai Outtine Oklahoma Murray

Benson Aide: His Own Son Moves Into GOP Role

The article notes Reed Benson, son of a GOP figure, joining the entourage on party business and a recent Air Force chaplaincy completion. It mentions possible employment arrangements and Reed's past service with the Republican National Committee and LDS church involvement.

Gop Benson Coul Ee Reed Benson Air Force Texas Lackland Air Base Washington Church of the Latter Day Saints Republican National Committee

Funeral rites for Mrs. Zora Hunt

Funeral services for Mrs. Zora Hunt were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Bearers included Wilbur Fox Earl Fox John Bradley Fred Metscher Charles Dean and E C Kennedy. Lawton Funeral Home directed arrangements.

Zora Hunt Calvary Baptist Church Sunset Memorial Gardens Hunt Wilbur Fox Earl Fox John Bradley Fred Metscher Charles Dean E. C. Kennedy Lawton Funeral Home

Actress Barbara Rush to Seek Divorce from Jeffrey Hunter

Hollywood actress Barbara Rush says she will seek a divorce within a month from actor Jeffrey Hunter. They have been apart due to work, were married December 1 1950 and share one child.

Hollywood Barbara Rush Jeffrey Hunter

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