Council Group To Conduct Probe Of Fight This Week
City council committee will hear a blow by blow account of a fist fight between Patrolman Alvin Williamssen and Rev. Ben N. Hill, minister of Calvary Baptist Church, as officials examine who started the Thursday dispute and possible action. Trial for Rev. Hill tentatively set for 5 pm Friday in police court.
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Poe Tee
Lawton
Ben N. Hill
Calvary Butia
Eighth and
Priday
Alvin Williamaen
Hill
D. C. Squyres
Williamson
Military pact plans single defense command structure
The article explains an agreement between two services allowing access to each other’s air and naval assets during emergencies. It notes the plan was made with the expectation that a single defense commander would be designated. The agreement specifies operation before any overall defense commander is named.
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Cerain
United States
Phillips 66
Phillips
Phillips 56
Motor
SSS Tonite Tonic Promises Sleep Relief From Stomach Disturbance
Ad claims stomach gas and sour taste disrupt sleep and aging stomachs need help. It promotes 355 Tonite and SSS Tonic as remedies to boost gastric juice flow, improve digestion, blood quality, and overall vigor, urging readers to buy from drug stores.
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Happy People
SSS Tonic
Markets wrap of farm and trade notes from Chicago to New York
Chicago butter prices move unsettled as Oklahoma City feed and cattle markets show sharp declines with steer and heifer values down. Grain futures mix with wheat and oats sliding while corn holds. New York cotton weakens with futures down. stock list highlights Am Airlines, Coca Cola, Chrysler, and General Motors amid broad market shifts and mixed gains.
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Ches and Chin
Chickasha Co
Chrysler Corp
Coca-Cola
Colum G
Cornwirth
South Cont Motors
Curtiss-Wright
DuPont
Goodyear T and R
Greyhound Corp
VW Gulf Ol
Hercules Powder
Ijmols Central
Int Harvester
Int Shoe
Sohne-Manville
Kran City South
Kennecoll Cop
Liegout Ane Myers
I Lion Gil
Aiquid Carbonie
Wy Loew's Inc
Mit Long-Bell Lbr A
Martin
McKess
Rob
Pet
Mo-Kan-Texas
Montgom Ward
Nash-Kelvinator
Nat Bisewit
Nat Can
Nat Dairy
Nat Distillers
NY Central RA
Ts No Am Aviation
Soury Roobek
Sinulul
Socony-Cao
South Pac
Oil Ind
Qi NJ
Studyhaleer Corp
Swift and
Cotscowieth Texans Co
Texas Gulf
Aire
United Aire
US Rubber
U & Stl
West UN Tel
Wilson and Co
Woolworth
Fire Damages Oklahoma City Theater No Patrons Injured
Fire at the Wally theater in Oklahoma City forced patrons to flee unharmed as flames swept the lobby. Officials blamed a defective electrical fixture and nearby shoe shop for the blaze. fire units brought it under control with no injuries reported.
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Oklahoma City Theater
Oklahoma City
First Issue Of Cameron Paper Rolls Off Press
Cameron junior college students launch the Collegian, praised as best all around by the Oklahoma Junior College Press Association, under editor-in-chief 26 year old veteran and radio journalism major W. J. Becker. The monthly paper adds staff, lists Lawton reporters, and notes Cameron’s journalism program growth and a first place for sports stories.
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Chineran College
Cameron Collegian
Oklahoma Junior College Press Association
Collegian
W. J. Becker
Bol Pravin
Dearhorn
Abe
Boyd Ash
Chattanooga
Jo Ann Berryhill
Wigins
Clarence Gorbert
Willorlln
Sherman Tindlay
Frederick
Whton Nation
Apache
Bert York
Shawnee
Mary Ellen
Wearmouth
Norma Wilkinson
Duncan
Billie Joe Grieffin
Wanrika
Bil Carmacl
Robert
Mulghant
Jackle Olnghy
Glowell Oletham
Rosemary Ralston
George Freaham
Law
Appeals From Officials Return With Observations on Europe
Officials returning from Europe report a sad political and economic situation seen by Myron C. Taylor and colleagues. Taylor, Truman's Vatican envoy, plans to brief next week along with William J. Glayson and Lewis W. Douglas after their European tour and participation in the Marshal Plan conference discussions.
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Truman
Hleh Priues
Kilgore
Europe
Taylor
William J. Glayson
Lewis W. Douglas
Great Britain
Lawton Visitor Reviews School Lunch Program Records
Kim Thurman state director of the school hot lunch program visited to inspect records, accompanied by office manager Drew Langley. The routine inspection occurred at Mra Mabel Aheeti, hotels supervisor, with Thurman conducting standard review procedures.
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Kim Thurman
Mra
Mabel Aheeti
Hoteles Supervdaor
Drew Langley
Street Repair Actions Placed Before Fort Sill Council
Lawson Fort Sill Bus Co and others consider clear cut recommendations next week. Council approves sale of 50 by 150 foot lot at Simpson and D to Southwest Coffee Co for a legal plant. Industrial committee asks Rock Island railroad to move a spur between Simpson and Stafford. Efforts stall on center parking prohibition and shift to police industrial inquiry. Several building permits referred to planning and zoning. City bids readvertised.
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James Paudlew
Lee
Zlat
B. Bidy
City
Lake Lawtonka
Medicine Park
Services Pending For City Resident
Mrs Salina Williams 68 formerly of Davis Oklahoma died at her home in Lawton after illness. She lived alone and was found Tuesday morning by a neighbor. Born December 4 1884 she came to Lawton six years ago from Davis. Survived by daughter Mrs Lela Shirley of Oklahoma City a brother Martin Williams of Tatum eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Ragsdale Funeral Home Ardmore Shaw Funeral Home directing with services pending in Tatum.
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Lawton
Davis
Williams
Gorl
Chet
Suryvlvare Iielud
Twee Ann
Clevin Si ‘Nyo
Parkhyl
Ore
Nel Banks Stevenson
Hennepin
Olt
Lela Shirley
Okiahona City
Martin Williams
Tatum
Ragsdale Funeral Home
Ardmore
Shaw Funeral Home
Joon
State Baptist Assembly Elects LawtonN Minister
HOULDENVILLE Olin Sept 21 WY Phar abd nasal Che Misgsbuiry Tryptlat ehureh Lode elected Mr. and Mrs. Watson Cor yell of Aru as superintendent and matron of the churchs orphanage moar Ada The Corrells succeed Mr. and Mrs Barney Brice The assembly elected five state missionaries They are the Rev R I Pedigo Norman the Rev James M Pyner Wewnoka the Rev Eli Bennett Duncan the Rev N Ivans Lawton and the Rev G W Foster Maysville
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Houldenville
Olin
Ehureh Lode
Watson Coryell
Aru
Chureh
Ada
Corrells
Barney Brice
R. I. Pedigo
Norman
James M. Pyner
Wewnoka
Eli Bennett
Duncan
N. Ivans
Lawton
G. W. Foster
Maysville
Death of man under investigation after stabbing
County officials consider autopsy in Gus Johnson death as lawton man and Luebisha Linley face questioning over alleged knife wound during a dispute. Mrs Ruthie Barr disputes being struck, local doctor cites internal hemorrhage, funeral home notes possible heart-related artery severance. Authorities delay charges until cause of death is settled.
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Gus Johnson
Latyron
Dobagon
Neo
Hesplind
Cline
Linley
Braves Open Home Football Schedule Versus Grandfield Bearcats
Braves host Grandfield in Thursday football opener after a scoreless tie with Snyder Cyclones last week. Athletic Director Lev Beaver warns of a tough battle as Grandfield relies on a strong running attack led by 208-pound back Joy Buttington.
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SI Indian Braves
Snyder Cyclones
Grandfield Bearcats
Braves
Flete
Lev Beaver
Bearcats
Joy Buttington
Linu
City Fish Program Aims to Rebuild Hatchery Ditches
City Fish describes action by Rep. Charles Ozman of Lawton condemning permits that allowed three ponds at the hat chery to dry up, causing fish losses. A long-range plan targets the hatchery’s status, starting with repairing water ditches to curb losses. attention turns to reconditioning a barge near Lawtonka dam where many fishers gather.
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Charles Ozman
Lawton
Lawtonka Dam
City department to supervise expenditures and reports
A new Ishanii Gana department will control city expenditures for improvements and manage all revenue. It will submit semi annual reports to the council. Members are not paid salaries but will be reimbursed for expenses while on departmental business. Chapman serving six years, Jackson four, Japp two. Successive appointments to be six years each.
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Council
Chapman
Jackson
Japp
Be Your Own Decorator
Enrollments remain open for an eight week adult interior decoration course at Lawton High School Homemaking Room taught by Mrs Ruth G Spencer. Classes run Thursdays from 1 15 to 4 0 pm with no charge, open to Lawton and Fort Sill housewives, with demonstrations to aid enrollment. Current registrants include Mrs Henry Vanis Mrs J B Leadford Mrs H A Dexter Mrs Elizabeth Relfgehneider Mrs Dan T Moore Mrs Mark W Smith Mrs J R McCracken Mrs H L Totty Mrs F Parker and Mrs T R Scarbrough.
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Roemta
Ruth G. Spencer
Spencer
Lawton
Fort ‘Sill
Henry Vanis
J. '.B. Leadford
H. A. Dexter
Elizabeth Relfgehneider
Dan T. Moore
Mark W. Smith
J. R. McCracken
Wholesale food prices drop in U S reports
United press survey shows lower grocery prices in many cities easing household budgets. Dun and Bradstreet index indicates wholesale food prices fell 21 percent in the last week, reflecting relief for housewives amid ongoing strain.
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sy United Pe _ Dun and
Bradstreet
United Press
Fletcher youths lead at county fair livestock judging
Roll Fletcher wins thirds in heavy Poland China barrow and heavy Duroc. Bil Sessoms of Fletcher places third and fourth in strong Durac classes with 116th and other weights. Johnny Gene Boggs and Hurschell Dones place in heavy Duroc and Hampshire divisions. Fletcher H club team prepares for livestock judging Thursday morning.
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Poland
China
Barrow
Bil Sessoms
Durac
Sessoms
Young Roll
Duroc
Johnny -Gene
Boggs
Duroc Cless
Hurschell Dones
Scroggins
Hampshire
Fletcher +H club
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