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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
2
Washington reports that Selective Service proposes broad deferments for most draft eligible young fathers and all men over 26. The move targets a rising average induction age and seeks to keep 23 to 25 year olds from entering service, while liberalizing hardships and dependent-related deferments.
Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Richard Martin at 5 28 p m Sept 21 weight 10 pounds 2%% ounces and daughters to several couples with times and weights. Admitted list includes Mrs LeRoy Benson Snyder medical and others from Snyder Anadarko and Lawton areas. Dismissed entries note patients leaving for hotels and various towns in Oklahoma.
The speech calls for a Geneva spirit that fosters genuine peace, urges liquidation of excessive national power, and opposes subversion of free governments. It pledges U S readiness to aid in resolving Arab refugee issues, supports Southeast Asia defense pacts, and hopes China’s People’s Republic avoids military aims.
Fifteen Lawton businessmen departed today to attend the Caddo county free fair in Anadarko.
Fort Sill Artillery and Guided Missile School will stage a Mass Fire I demonstration at 10 30 a m Saturday at Firing Point 137 Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce office Attendees are asked to follow South Boundary road from Sheridan road to the north turn off to Firing Point 137 Fire will be placed by 36 105 mm howitzers 12 155 mm howitzers two M 16 quad 50s and two M 42 twin 40s Troops from multiple battalions will provide fireworks and roadguards Traffic will be directed by Military Police The project officer is Lt Col William M Hoge
In Cairo and Jerusalem, Israeli troops stayed at a section of the Negev demilitarized zone denying withdrawal until Egyptians quit two posts alleged to be held in the area. UN chief Burns protested to Israel while Egypt denied holding the posts and disputed Israel’s border markers claim.
A historic note identifies the five thousand dollar bill as featuring President James Madison.
Fort Sill hosts Christian Education Week starting Sunday through next Sunday with the theme Go Make Disciples. Chaplains plan sermons on Christian Education, a 11 a.m. service honors school staff in New Post Chapel, and Promotion Day follows at 9:30 a.m. in Snow Hall with Col James W. Milner in charge.
Oklahoma A&M College and agricultural agents launch a cooperative program to improve poultry management. State extension poultryman Snewell Skelton says teachers feed dealers and agents will tell the same story to raise income from poultry, reduce disease losses, and cut imports of eggs.
Dairy herd improvement testing returns for dairymen after pipeline systems forced withdrawal. A new portable weigher now operates in Muskogee County, allowing accurate weights across pipelines. Four weighing buckets, four scales, and a sampling valve enable integration with existing systems at reduced per-dairy cost. The Oklahoma Duroc Breeders Association sale is Sept. 28 at the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, with consignment narrowed since Feb. 1.
Oklahoma Dairy cattle breeders associations list 40 head of selected registered heifers for sale to 44H and FFA members for dairy projects. The sale is set for September 30 at the state fair in Oklahoma City with highest bidders choosing from Jersey Guernsey Holstein Milking Shorthorn Ayrshire and Brown Swiss breeds.
Tours of experimental cattle pens and expert reports from A&M College on phosphorus trace minerals protein feeding and parasite control form the program for the beef cattle field day at Wilburton on October 11.
Newport New Hampshire celebrated its 39th winter carnival last January as the historic town, the first in America to host such an event, marked another milestone in its chilly festival tradition.
Alva Oklahoma planning committee meets to organize the 36th annual homecoming on October 14 15 including a queen contest a parade a college football game and a stage show featuring television radio stage and screen personalities.
Lawton high school students plan their third pep rally of the year during Friday morning assembly in the gym. Head cheerleader Gwen Patterson announced the event. The Wolverines face the Altus Bulldogs Friday night at Roosevelt Stadium.
Thurston Speck a 43 year old Langton man surrendered at the sheriff's office and was jailed on a second degree burglary charge tied to a break in at Oscar Coxs farm southeast of town. Two saddles were taken and later recovered. Speck and his son Bobby faced charges from a joint complaint. the son’s charges were withdrawn on sheriff's recommendation.
In the Western District of Oklahoma a foreclosure action focuses on 86 Har-Don Housing Corp. homes split between Roger Givens Inc. and other owners. The case involves only Givens units after the split, with Har-Don named for the initial loan. At a public sale FNMA bid $4,405 for 414 S. 24th, with Daniel Phillips as defendant.
Curtis Ray, 33, Burkburnett, was found guilty in district court of grand larceny for stealing a 1 inch television from Ranch Motel at 1601 Cache Road. A jury deliberated 45 minutes before returning the verdict and recommending a sentence of one year and one day in the state penitentiary at McAlester. The state called four witnesses. the defense rested without witnesses.
The Department of the Army authorized September promotions for 731 Fort Sill personnel. Forty-eight sergeant first class or specialist first class, 68 sergeant or specialist second class, 190 corporal or specialist third class, and 469 private first class were promoted. Last month counts were lower in all but corporal. In total 50,000 promotions were distributed nationwide.
Maj. Gen. Thomas deShazo assistant commandant at Fort Sill from 1945 to 1946 visits his son Lt. Thomas deShazo stationed with the 77th Field Artillery battalion at the Artillery and Guided Missile Center. Gen. deShazo based in Paris will depart Lawton Friday after a stop in Washington, D. C.
The Honest John artillery convoy reached Oklahoma City area and will reach the fairgrounds by noon. Army trucks led by Lt. C. W. Adams and Dispatcher J. J. Best traveled via Apache Anadarko Tuttle and U S 277 with MP and Highway Patrol escort. The display includes 280 cannon, Honest John rocket, 105 and 155 mm howitzers, mortars, recoilless rifle, heli copter, and chemical and demilitation displays with floodlit exhibition areas.
An early 20th century ad promises fast relief from eczema ringworm athlete’s foot and surface rashes with Itch-Me-Not. It urges readers to visit Gilbert-Woods Drug Co for purchase and claims satisfaction or a refund.
Fort Sill provost marshal section hosted a 14th anniversary program at Downtown Kiwanis Club with MPs and the 97th Army band. Col. Jack Rhodes led the event reviewing MP and local law enforcement cooperation. An outdoor barbecue and show for Lawton officers is planned Sunday at Fort Sill’s Rucker Park.
Lawton Citizens Council on Education will hold a special meeting at 7 39 p m in Lawton High School speech room to discuss the White House Conference on Education and a county wide meeting on October 6. President Darold English announced the plan.
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