Wartime Nazi Doctors Stand Trial For Poison Gas and Typhus Experiments
MET France reports a military court trial of six German doctors for inhuman experiments using mustard gas carbonyl chloride and typhus on prisoners of war. Defendants Haag en and Bickenbach attend. four others are in hiding. The probe traces to Strasbourg 1944 and the Struthof Camp, with references to Himmler and the disposal of Jewish and Russian prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
France
Eugen Haagen
Central Committee For
New York
Rockefeller Institute
Otto Bickenbach
Heidelberg University
August Hurt
Berlin
Institute of Anatomy
Helmuth Ruhl
Otto Bong
Helmuth Graefe
Strasbourg
Institut of Anatomy
Struthof
Vosges
Hart
Gestapo
Heinrich Himmiler
Urge Checkup on Bond Buildings In Oklahoma
Oklahoma Legislature urged to inspect all state buildings built under the 1949 bond issue in the first six months of next year. The biennial State Board of Affairs report cites 3 year maintenance bonds and expiring guarantees as reasons for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Board of Affairs
Johnston Murray
Legislative Council
Stolen Lizard Easy To Recognize In Hollywood Burglary
In Hollywood seven burglars broke into the Hollywood Aquarium and stole a six foot anaconda water boa eight foot indigo snake two five foot boa constrictors a six foot indigo snake and a rare Siamese gecko. The owner says the gecko is the only one in captivity and will be easy to recognize due to its large feet and venetian blind like underside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Hollywood Aquarium
Sylvester Chichester Lloyd
Lloyd
Southeast Asia
Gekko
No Opposition in Election in Bulgaria as Reds Dominate Posts
Vienna reports that about 50 000 Red candidates were named to provincial district and municipal offices in Bulgaria. No opposition was permitted and non Communists were barred from voting. Official returns awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Bulgaria
Fatherland Front
If all the gold in the world formed a cube
The passage ponders the limits of wealth noting that even if a man possessed all the world’s gold worth billions he could not buy friendship character peace of mind or a clear conscience or true inner peace.
Stafford Family Visits Son in Air Force Service
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stafford traveled to San Antonio Texas last week to bring home their son Billy Joe who is in the air force. The Stafords crossed into Old Mexico while away. Billy Joe will have three months training at Panama City Florida and will spend Christmas at home before moving on to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Stafford
San Antonio
Texas
Billy Joe
Air Force
Staffords
Old Mexico
Panama City
Florida
Local Visitors and Surgery Update in Pauls Valley
Mr and Mrs Glen Ferguson and daughter Glenna of Chickasha spent Sunday with Mrs Mayme Field and Bobby. Larry Don Callen, son of Mr and Mrs M E Baldy Callen, underwent surgery at Lindsay Memorial Hospital in Pauls Valley Friday morning. He is doing fine and expected to be home early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Ferguson
Glenna
Chickasha
Mayme Field
Bobby
Larry Don Callen
M. E
Baldy) Callen
Lindsay Memorial Hospital
Pauls Valley
Gardner Home Welcomes Out of Town Guests this Weekend
Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Gardner for the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. John Crouch of Byars, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Freeman of Seminole, and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stonecipher and family of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Gardner
John Crouch
Byars
Leon Freeman
Seminole
Oliver Stonecipher
Ada
Smiths of Dumas Visit Parents in Friday–Sunday Stop
Mr. and Mrs. Orba Lee Smith of Dumas Texas visited his parents Mr. and Mrs Orb Smith from Friday to Sunday. Orba Lee married Lett Boren of Dumas on December 10 1952. He has worked with Shamrock Oil and Gas in Dumas since army discharge. They will remain in Dumas for their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orba Lee Smith
Dumas
Texas
Orb Smith
Orba Lee
Abney Returns Home From Ft. Bragg After Discharge
Lee Abney son of Mr and Mrs Louis Abney has arrived home Sunday after returning from Korea and being stationed at Ft Bragg North Carolina He has been discharged from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Abney
Louis Abney
Korea
Ft. Bragg
N. C
W M A Baptist Church Women Meet For Study and Mission
The W M A of the Baptist church held a Monday afternoon meeting at the church. Mrs Walton Lobaugh led a short business session and the group learned through song prayer and devotion. A community mission drive was planned with gifts for a shut in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Jesus Saves
Walton Lobaugh
Walton Grey
Abe Barnard
J. M. Howell
Jack Blackburn
Elvis Morriss
N. N. Antonson
Elvis Morris
Delia McGeehee
A Cushman
John Horsley
Walter Gray
L. B. Milligan
Evelyn Bell
Local Visitors Return for Holidays and Upcoming Wedding
Mr and Mrs Earl Lewis and daughter Linda Jane have been in Riverton Wyoming for months and returned home this week. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lewis visiting from La Junta Colorado will stay for the December 21 wedding of his brother William Robert to Miss Lorene Shults. William has worked with an oil company in Colorado and is home for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lewis
Linda Jane
Riverton
Wyo
Kenneth Lewis
Winine
la Hunta
Colo
William Robert
Lorene Shults
William
Colorado
Phillips Family Moves to Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Jim Phillips and daughter Wanda depart Wednesday for a new home in Los Angeles California They lived on a Cottonwood area farm and held a sale on December 13 selling all household furniture Mrs Phillips is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Freeman of Cottonwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Phillips
Wanda
Los Angeles
Calif
State Politicians Eye 1954 Races In Oklahoma
With the 1952 campaign behind them, Oklahoma officials map 1954 moves. Treasurer Shaw may run for lieutenant governor to replace Berry. Secretary of State Connor plans to file for treasurer. Auditor Cartwright says he will run for treasurer or secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
A. md. Shaw
James E. Berry
Stillwater
John D. Conner
Wilburn Cartwright
Farmers to Have Same Net Income
The Agricultural Department reports farm net income for the year will approximate last year, about 14.3 million dollars, despite record gross income. Higher production costs keep net income near the prior year’s level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agricultural Department
Department
Helen Gilbert drops action as she marries seventh husband
The actress Helen Gilbert drops her divorce suit against James E. Durant after filing to wed her seventh husband, M. O. Bryant, a Hollywood cafe associate. Durant, 48, had earlier obtained a decree in Phoenix, Arizona, once claimed invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Helen Gilbert
Miss Gilbert
James E. Durant
Nevada
Durant
Phoenix
Ariz
M. O. Bryant
Hollywood
VA to pay NSLI veterans dividend next year
The Veterans Administration announced a second regular dividend on National Service Life Insurance policies for about five million veterans. Most policyholders will receive $60, with a total payout near 180 million dollars. Payments occur 30 to 40 days after each policy anniversary, with options for cash, premium advances, or deposit growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Service
Veterans Administration
NSLI
V. A
Stock Advice From Groucho and Women Shareholders
Sam Dawson reports on advice from Groucho Marx and the Federation of Women Shareholders in American Business. Marx jokes that he buys Pitney Bowes stock when the wind comes from the north while women are urged to move stock from husbands to their own names and to read financial pages and proxy statements for informed investing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Groucho Marx
The
Federation of Women Shareholders In American Business, Inc
Federation
Groucho
Pitney-Bowes
Stamford
Conn
Pitney- Bowes
Marx
Texas
Beverly Hills
Calif
Wilma Loss
United Nations
Horace Mann to Present Operetta The Toys That Had to Wait
Horace Mann elementary grades will stage an operetta on Wednesday December 17 under supervision of Mrs Marguerite Hawkinson and Mrs Ralph Wasson. Two shows at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM. children attend the matinee and PTA program at Christians program. The story follows Santa's overfilled bag and a wish that brings toys to life for Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Horace Ann
Marguerite Hawkinson
Ralph Wasson
Horace Mann
PTA
Santa
Queen of Fairies
Coalgate Residents Receive New Phone Numbers
Southwestern Bell Telephone company sends cards to all Coalgate residents announcing new telephone numbers. The town’s dial system will start operation early next year and all numbers will change at cutover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Atoka Teen Town Opens Under PTA Sponsorship
Atoka reports its Teen Town in full operation sponsored by the PTA with Mr and Mrs George Lowry as advisors. Cards are issued to charter members and strong interest comes from 13 to 19 year olds as a constitution is drawn up for the Pioneer club recreation and idle hour facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoka
Parent- Teachers Association
George Lowry
Pioneer Club
Army Engineers Urged to Lead Flood Control Program
A House public works subcommittee recommends the Corps of Engineers take primary responsibility for the nation's flood control program. The Agriculture Department would handle upstream land development and require Army approval for downstream flood control affecting projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Corps of Engineers
House Public Works
Department of Agriculture
Windsors Decline Coronation Attendance
The Duke of Windsor and the Duchess announced they would not attend Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. They stated it would breach constitutional custom for a reigning or former sovereign to attend. The note noted their exile after 1936 and limited recent contact with Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Duke of Windsor
Elizabeth
Duchess of Windsor
Elizabeth II
Abbey
Westminster
England
London
Britain
Largest Armies in Europe Stand Outside NATO
A Western allies briefing argues Europe’s strongest forces Sweden Switzerland Spain and West Germany could bolster NATO defense but remain neutral. Sweden and Switzerland refuse NATO ties while Spain could field up to 50 divisions with weapons. West Germany has 12 elite divisions. Ridgway warns allied strength is insufficient and SHAPE notes NATO reserves remain mostly on paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Switzerland
Spain
West Germany
NATO
Norway
France
Germany
Matthew B. Ridgway
Western Europe
Europe
Ridgway
SHAPE
Continent
Sulphur Group Sees Film On Pre Red China
Sixty five men attended a turkey dinner for the Men's Fellowship of the First Methodist church in Sulphur. Dr G T Easley presided as the group voted to organize under the National Methodist Men’s Organization with forty charter members. Guests included Dr William H Wallace district superintendent Ardmore Rev Dan Rainbolt Mrs W S Collings and Mrs J W Steele. Dr Wallace urged faith in Chinese Christians and predicted China would rise against communism. the highlight was the color film Behind the Bamboo Curtain about life in China before the Communist revolution and an interview with Chiang Kai Shek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Sulphur
G. T. Easley
National Methodist Men’s Organization
William H. Wallace
Ardmore
Dan Rainbolt
First Baptist Church
W. S. Collings
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
J. W Steele
Wallace
China
Generalissimo
Chiang Kai Shek
America
Kerr Gives OBU Building Gift
Oklahoma City OBU accepted Sen. Robert S. Kerrs 250000 gift and added 250000 of its own to build a new women dormitory. Kerr, a Baptist layman, has long been active in church work. He previously gave 91239 toward a cottage at the Baptist Orphanage in Oklahoma City in memory of his father W S Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Baptist University
Robert S. Kerr
Kerr
Baptist Orphanage
W. S. Kerr
Hollywood couple tops co operative poll in 15 years
Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh were chosen as the most cooperative in Hollywood by a women’s press club, breaking a 15 year pattern. Runners up were Virginia Mayo and Jeff Chandler, while Rita Hayworth and Mario Lanza were deemed least cooperative and Marlon Brando and Esther Williams followed as runners up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husband, Wife Cooperative
Hollywood
Tony Curtis
Janet Leigh
Hollywood Women’s Press Ub
Virginia Mayo
Jeff Chandler
Rita Hayworth
Mario Lanza
Marlon Brando
Esther Williams
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads
A classified notice from Ada NEWS highlights higher yields for invested amounts in their want ads. The feature explains how readers can maximize returns by allocating funds to list items and services offered locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Coalgate to Have Meeting Thursday
The Farm Bureau and extension service sponsor a meeting at the Community Building in Coalgate on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 30 to discuss “What Is Going to Happen Ahead.” Dr G J Dippold will discuss the cattle price break and its impact. Businessmen and ladies are invited. refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
Farm Bureau
Extension Service
G J. Dippold
Patton Sets University Punt Return Record at Auburn
Sopomore Russ Patton of Greenville burst onto the record books by handling seven punts against Auburn, breaking the previous mark held jointly by Junie Hobvious and Jackie Flack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University, Miss
Russ Patton
Greenville
Miss
Auburn
Junie Hovious
Jackie Flack
Orphans Debate Paradise on Earth Blueprint for GOP
A fragment from CAL TINNEY in TALALA Oklahoma champions a GOP paradise on earth and offers a satirical blueprint. The piece hints at domestic life changes and political reform, reflecting a humorous critique of national policy.
Vision of a utopian paradise from a Oklahoma City radio chat
A columnist recounts reader questions about social security and free hunting licenses provoking a broader fictional sketch of a utopian society. The piece humorously imagines faultless happiness, cheap goods, universal beauty, and absence of taxes under GOP oversight.
Missouri road taxes differ from Oklahoma style fees
Mrs John Sallinger discusses why Missouri roads seem superior and taxes higher. The speaker notes Missouri uses license and ad valorem taxes on automobiles in addition to gas and tag taxes, making overall vehicle taxation heavier than in nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sallinger
Mustang
Missouri
Oklahoma
Sheriff Turner Says He Will Reject Low Liquor Bids
Oklahoma County Sheriff Bob Turner explains he will not destroy liquor but will reject bids deemed too low. He says his duty is to seek the best possible offer and to shop around for bids rather than accept a subpar price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Maynor, Jr
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County
Bob Turner
Turner
Crow questions repeal of rural Oklahoma school bill
Frank W. Crow discusses the 1947 Oklahoma law requiring districts to maintain a home school with at least 13 students. Schools not meeting the minimum are annexed by neighboring districts, eliminating many small or high cost campuses. The reorganization plan has been upheld by the State Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Crow
Lahoma
Oklahoma
State Supreme Court
Oklahoma Usury Law and Small Loan Charges
Thomas Hudson of Oklahoma City notes the constitutionally set 10 percent usury limit for loans to curb excessive rates. He adds competition often keeps rates below the cap, while loans under $300 permit small loan firms to add service charges beyond the 10 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hudson
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
J A Richerson Dies At Stratford Home
J T Richardson died at his Stratford, Oklahoma home Monday evening about 7 30. He was 89 and had suffered virus pneumonia in the days prior his death. Survived by widow and sons Charles of Mansfield and Ray of Fort Worth ex, daughter Mrs Travis Lee Kerrville Texas. Funeral arrangements handled by Elmore City funeral home with services in Wanette on Wednesday at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
J. T Richardson
Ritcherson
Charles
Ma Sville
Ray
Ft. Worth
Travis Lee
Kerrville
Texas
Elmore City
Wanette Funeral Home
Wanette
Wife of Ranch Worker Dead in Accidental Gunshot
Lawton Oklahoma report says Jeanette A Sumwalt 17 wife of a ranch worker died in an accidental shooting. A coroner jury ruled the death an accident noting her husband moved a .22 caliber pistol from his pocket to a table when it discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Okla
Jeanette A. Sumwalt
Bad Checkers Nip 60 At DC
Sixty Oklahoma City merchants report two forged payroll checks totaling 5200 passed at major groceries. The pair used forged or near matching licenses, with victims unable to describe the suspects well. Police advise keeping watch and delaying until authorities arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Christmas Activities Light At Atoka Schools
Christmas moves fill Atoka schools as the week ends. Tonight the Atoka faculty and other staff hold their annual party at Mamie Johnson school at 6 30 with gifts exchanged. A large crowd attended Monday night’s combined grade schools program at Mamie Johnson school led by Mrs Thelma Hudgens focusing on music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATOKA
Mamie Johnson School
Thelma Hudgens
Jaycees Grant Christmas Funds For Byng Orphanage Children
Ada residents and the Jaycees delivered 212.29 dollars to Baptist Orphanage Byng on Tuesday for 23 boys and girls to spend as they wish. Each child received 9.28 dollars from local donors and J A Richardson funded 2.50 dollars per child. The group then shopped in Ada downtown and will host a Christmas party at the home on December 19 with Rex Morrison, Ronald Jones, Millard Jarrett and Pete Noel contributing entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Janes
Baptist Orphanage
Byng
Monte Bell
John Cox
Ada
J. A. Richardson
St. Nicholas
Rex Morrison
Ronald Jones
Millard Jarrett
Pete Noel
Jack Chapman
Ada City Council Adopts Property Line Agreement and Vets Housing Plan
Ada city council received the deed to a two story brick property east of the Sugg Clinic occupied by the health department and chamber. A property line agreement with Sugg Clinic was approved and officials were authorized to pursue adjacent land purchase near the city warehouse on West Seventh. The board heard a veterans group plan to build ten homes south of the suburban addition and extend a water line in exchange for cast iron pipe and dedication of a 60 foot street. A part time janitor for city offices was tentatively approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Sugg Clinic
City County Health Department
Ada Chamber of Commerce
West Seventh
Bill Gray
Surburban
Valley View Hospital
Vets
Pippin Funeral Services Delayed
Relatives seek Capt Aubrey Pippin in Korea after Leonard Butch Pippin of Roff drowned at Limestone Gap lake. No funeral plans until word on return and final arrangements. Luther Pippin previously drowned at Okmulgee lake. survivors include Capt Pippin, Gary El Paso, John Amarillo, Gilbert J T Pippin Wetumka, Ada Ailey and Juanita Geiger Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Pippin
Korea
Leonard
Butch’ Pippin
Roff
Limestone Gap Lake
Pippin
Luther
Raymond) Pippin
Okmulgee Lake
Capt. Pippin
Gary
el Paso
Tex
John
Amarillo
Gilbert
J. T. Pippin
Wetumka
Ada Ailey
Juanita Geiger
Ada
Oklahoma City's 45th to Camp at North Fort Hood
Oklahoma's 45th Division will attend summer encampment at North Fort Hood Texas from August 9 to 23 Brigadier General Hal Muldrow announced plans to bring 3 500 officers and men expanding from 217 officers 25 warrant officers and 1 048 enlisted men a six week recruiting campaign will start January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Hood
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
North Ft. Hood
Tex
Hal Muldrow
Muldrow
Wild Ostriches Hatch in Rotating Hen Nest Nests
Groups of ostriches forage as several hens lay eggs in a single nest. The cock sits at night while the hens rotate sitting duties on the nest.
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Stratford News
By Ray Henry
By Sam Dawson
Duke
OBU
Cal Tinney
Talala
Ike
John Roberts
Fairmont
Papa
J. A. Richerson
Harold Hooper
Hooper
Adans
Pippin, Son
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