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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1954

Page

3

Doctors Accused Of Selling Drugs To Coast Youths

Los Angeles juvenile officer testifies before a Senate subcommittee that some doctors profit by selling benzedrine pills to youths. He cites a case where 1,300 tablets were sold for ten dollars and claims the California drug act lets doctors dispense to minors with few restrictions.

Los Angeles U.S. Senate Joe Hampton Southern California Juvenile Officers Assn Hampton Robert Hendrickson R-Nj California

Herbert Thomas Elected President of Junior Chamber

From the Constitution files ten years ago Herbert Thomas won the Junior Chamber of Commerce presidency. Cpl Bruce M Gilm and Judge E L Richardson were noted with speaking at the Democratic drive opening before elections. Philip Hornstein of Hornsteins Inc headed to eastern markets for fall merchandise. Ground broken for a filling station by Carl Jordan. Ed Kleeman brings in first pumpkin for Hopps Furniture contest.

Herbert Thomas Junior Chamber of Commerce Bruce M. Gilm E. L. Richardson Dixie Philip Hornstein Hornstein's,Inc Carl Jordan Ed Kleeman Hopps

Elks To Initiate Members Tonight

Joe Paulk of Altus reports Elks lodge will initiate several members tonight in a ceremony at the lodge hall. Local officials and attendees expected, details limited in this notice.

Elks

Fabian of the Yard urges British style for U S cops

Robert Fabian, Britain’s famed detective, argues Americans should abandon gun carrying. He cites safety, says more beat cops and less weaponry reduce crime, and laments punishment leniency. Fabian recalls his Yard career, views on women detectives, and views on criminal psychology.

Hal Boyle Robert Fabian Britain Sherlock Holmes Scotland Yard Fabian Birch The London Trish Buckingham Palace

County Entries Place At Fair Oklahoma State Fair

County 4 H entries for the State Fair in Oklahoma City were announced by Miss Louise Kennedy. Winners include Janeris Hager Cache third spice shelf and other awards. Comanche County students selected for the trip based on achievement winnings and junior county fair participation.

Oklahoma City Louise Kennedy Janeris Hager Cache A Y Slaughter Fletcher Watson Aed Shine Kathleen Woesner Carolyn Ridgeway Eurah Richards Patricia Peters Fairview Donald Faxon Comanche County Margie Mae John Rt.2 Pearl Thornton Faxon Pat Peters Bobby Pepper Jim Clower Marvin Livingston Bob Wood Larry Watson

Xray Age Data Refusal Numbers Tallied in Binghamton

In Binghamton New York 742 people refused to disclose their ages when examined by the health department with X rays. About three of four refusals involved men.

Binghamton N.Y New York Health Department

United States Canada Plan Arctic Radar Fence

Washington reports urgency over new Russian jet bombers prompting a decision to erect a radar fence across North America. The Dew line aims to provide early warning, cutting Chicago warning time from six hours to about three, with construction not immediate.

Washington United States Canada Arctic Mie North America Moscow Russia Chicago

Judge Leniency Shocks in Methuen Knife Case

Persechino, 24, of Methuen pleads guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon for stabbing Constance De Marco, 17, of Lawrence ten times. Judge Charles Fairhurst sentences him to five months in the House of Correction after De Marco forgives him, calling the girl’s attitude her own private business.

U S and France Continue Indo China Aid Parley

U S and France resume discussions on American financial aid for French forces in Indochina. Officials met nearly two hours yesterday and issued a joint communiqué noting a considerable area of agreement on aid terms.

U. S France Washington United States Siwa U.S

Funeral Rites for Mrs Josephine Armitage Held in Lawton

Mrs Josephine Armitage died after several weeks illness at a local hospital at 10 05 p m She resided with daughter Mrs A W Putt kamer 1715 Maple Montrose Colo is her longtime home Born November 17 1863 She is survived by two sons Robert Armitage Graham Tex and Herbert Armitage Oakland Calif four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Funeral services were at 2 30 p m at Lawton Funeral Home chapel Rev Elbert Whitwell will officiate Burial will be in Montrose Colo

Josephine Armitage

Pioneer County Resident Mrs Anna L Kirk Dies at 89

Mrs. Anna L Kirk 89 longtime county resident died Monday in an Oklahoma City hospital after entering Sept 14. Funeral at 2 30 p m today at Missionary Baptist Church Rush Springs officiated by Rev J B Shinn burial at Lawton Cemetery. Survived by son Fred Kirk Omaha Neb daughter Mrs Roger Bacon Pawhuska and one great grandson. Arrangements by Callaway Mullican Rush Springs.

Anna L Kirk Pioneer County Missionary Baptist Church Rush Springs J. B. Shinn Lawton Comanche County Acme Meers Rushings Kirk Jerseyville Ill Indian Territory Nebraska S. Dakota Oklahoma Fred Kirk Omaha Neb Roger Bacon Pawhuska Callaway-Mullican Funeral Home Rush Spings

Gopher Teeth Grow Fast Yet Stay Short

Madison Wis. The Conservation Department reports a gopher's incisor teeth grow 46 inches a year nearly an inch per week but continual gnawing keeps the teeth at a usable length.

Madison, Wis Conservation Department

Junior High Student Council to be Honored at Assembly

The junior high will honor Student Council officers and newly elected class officers at a 9 45 a m assembly in the auditorium. Master of ceremonies Lyntha Nicklas will present. musical numbers by Donnie Sapp and piano and accordion selections by students.

Higehnet John P. Fullerton Lyntha Nicklas Page Linda Donnie Sapp George Highsmith Frederica Hammond Fred Schaff Caroline Rich Jeanie Sanders Cary Clan

Scout Commissioners To Meet At Fort Sill

A district powwow for Scout commissioners will be held at Fort Sill on Sunday afternoon October 10 starting at 3 p.m. Frank Gouin Black Beaver council commissioner will direct sessions with a focus on integrating Scouting into Monthly Round tables. The meeting will take place in building 236 with a nominal post meal fee and assignments being made by Gouin.

Fort Sill Hershall Passons Hunting Horse Frank Gouin Black Beaver Council Passing Hunting Horse District

Army Officers Recalled and Retirements Announced

The Navy and Army announce several promotions retirements and medical discharges. Maj Gen John W O Daniel is advanced to Lt Gen effective 3 Aug. Brig Gen Eric C Molitor is retired for medical disability effective 31 Aug. Senior officers Col James E Bush Col Lee W Harris Col James M Callicutt Col Vern Walbridge and Lt Col Jesse T Wilkins are either retired or placed on disability lists with varying effective dates and duty terminations.

John W. O'Daniel Army of US Eric C. Molitor Ft Benning Roden K. . TC Army Avn Sch Sill Arty Cen Det Letterman AH James M. Callicutt Arty Tex Vern Walbridge Meade Bjarne Furuholmen Asg Dyington Jesse T. Wilkins

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