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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1954
Page
2
Comanche county residents offer mixed views on drought impact with Lee Myers of Meers store stating conditions are near normal. Myers, who also drives a school bus, says the heat and dryness have not worsened much and cites stable business serving farmers ranchers and travelers.
The fragment references state tax procedures and deadlines tied to federal returns, noting a March 15 alignment and forecasted revenue ranges. It mentions Amends and a state tax commission with earnings estimates from fifty to one hundred eighty dollars, but the passage is unclear and partially garbled.
A stray fragment shows playful banter about Dopey and a cheer for Big Red, with a Boomer Sooner sentiment and a hint that a local team is viewed as a proud home unit.
Market notes show Chicago butter receipts 940 321 with wholesale bids up to four to one higher and AA score values. Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture lists varied egg and hen prices across towns including Clinton Enid Vinita and El Reno with delivered rates up to 2.16 and 2.15 per dozen and multiple regions reporting steady to rising prices. Oklahoma City livestock sale reports slow slaughter calves and steady to higher beef cattle with hogs and yearlings showing limited activity and price ranges.
Death report continues. funeral arrangements will be announced later. Assisting in the investigation was Deputy Sheriff Herman.
President Eisenhower led millions in a day of prayer for world peace. Mayors and governors largely unaware of the effort prompted scattered observances with ministers opening churches and citizens praying for spiritual strength to foster peace. At Dallas a public ceremony marked the day.
The meeting ended after a heated session sparked by clashes with church and school officials. A bristling statement from the mayor capped the debate as the council condemned his disputes and urged future controversial matters be handled in open session.
The piece reports on drought relief fights led by M. Mock and reactions from Oklahoma officials. Muskogee County officials deny distributing relief, while federal food aid flows through state channels. Officials note Washita River near record lows, with city pumps and new well plans amid continued dry conditions.
A deteriorating water taste due to bacteria drives daily lines at city wells for barrels and pails. While some cities ease restrictions amid lower use, Nowata threatens to tighten rules again.
Funeral services for George W Burch 71 retired Sterling farmer are set for 3 p m Thursday at the Denton church with burial in Denton cemetery He died today at 1 05 a m at his daughter Mrs John Hoags home Survivors include his wife seven sons four daughters 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild Born April 10 1883 in Flippin Arkansas the family notes his several sons are Fred Ned Bob Ivan Roy Don Daughters include Mrs Howard Spencer Mrs Roger Smiley and Mrs John Hoag Funeral arrangements are handled by a Lawton funeral home
United Nations General Assembly shifts from Red China membership to several territorial disputes. The world parliament completes its organization for the fifth session with seven vice chairmen chosen from the Big Five powers Burma and Ecuador and chairmen named for seven standing committees.
Principal welcomes guests at the opening ceremony praising the board of education and planners. Officials from the state and federal education departments, architects and builders receive recognition for the modern facility financed by 1.43 million dollars in federal funds and local bond issues. The ceremony included prayer and taps and notes that the auditorium remains to be completed when funds allow.
A jet plowed into a stalled aircraft during an emergency maneuver, injuring one person and causing a fatal outcome. Olson, involved in signaling distress, faced a dangerous situation as the crash unfolded on the runway.
The Chamber of Commerce and the mayor discussed hotel funding with the mayor offering a meager contribution. Fort Sill Army wife expressed interest in stock, and a single investor, Joe L. Porter, was reported to have purchased $500 worth of stock as a sale moved toward completion.
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