Williams blasts Taft and government in Orleans
In New Orleans, Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams accused Sen Taft and the U S government of being phony. He spat at Taft and criticized Marine Corps service while attending an exhibition with the New Orleans Pelicans. Williams described resentment toward the United States government and hinted at his own discharge during military service.
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XEW
Orleans
Boston Red Sox
Ted Willispat
Robert A. Taft
Senate
Sen. Taft
States
Williams
Crozet Duplantier
Duplantier
Joby
Moisant Airport
Sarasota
Fla
Corrie
Pat
New Orleans
Rec Sox
New Orleans Pelicans
Duplannier
Marine Corps
Watch
Carvey
Tris
Truman
Ani
United States
Wiliam L
Siid
Siid Wingis
Tennessee Plane Crash Kills Nine
A Langren Field Virginia bound plane from Tennessee crashed south of Dickson killing nine of about 11 aboard. Lt. Colning Matthews of the Air National Guard confirmed nine deaths with two survivors, one said the craft blew up at 960 feet altitude. Five bodies recovered, two injured men brought to Bell and Crosby Clinic. one critical.
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W. A. Crosby
Bell and Crosby Clinic
Chief Cuts Auto Speed on Gettysburg Trip
President Eisenhower slowed his high speed Sunday drawing criticism for speeding during his Gettysburg trip. He and his wife traveled back to Washington at a more measured pace, avoiding main routes as reporters chased the car. Senator Neuberger said he was pleased by the change in pace and safety concerns.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Rockville
White House
Richard L. Neuberger
D- Ore
The
United Press
Six Die In State Weekend Traffic Toll Rises
Six people died in Oklahoma highway accidents over the weekend raising the year’s toll to six. Victims include Jean Dudaworth Cowger 40 of Tulsa James Buller Minter 13 of Fansworth George R B Goforth 28 of Burbank California Lydia Kitchens 51 of Conger Myra Lewis 62 of Turley. New fatalities occurred on U S 4 west of Sand Springs Calera U S 66 west of Sayre and State Highway 11 north of Turley.
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Priess
Parsons
Oklahoma
Thisre
Jean Dudaworth Cowger
James Buller Minter
George RB. Goforth
Burbank
Calif
Kitcheats
Lydia Kitchens
Myra Lewis
Turley
Conger
U.S. 4
Sand Springs
Minter
Calera
Goforth
Witchens
Sayre
U.S. 66
Lewis
Oklahoma School Plan Spurs House Debate on Funding
Lawmakers clashed over proposed reorganization and salaries as the House considered a conference committee plan on granting state aid to districts. Opponents warned of upheaval while supporters pressed for salary boosts and longer pay scales starting next fall. Local superintendents warned up to 40 percent of high school students might stay in current districts rather to move.
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Oklahoma City
Senate
Tlaweven
Pat Brent
Aldo
Carmegie
Unk
Chidren
Histvhoal
Guisehues
Reir Eligques L
Brent
Gary
Tee
Tornadoes and heavy rains sweep Texas towns
Severe storms lashed Texas with tornadoes and downpours leaving five noted damage sites. Two injuries reported as destruction spanned Baytown to Puntsville area with unrooted trees, shattered windows, and downed power lines. Dallas saw nearly 2 inches of rain, the heaviest daily total in years, while Baytown damaged homes and a radio tower. Damage estimated around half a million dollars with roads closed by flood waiters and a bridge washed out near Caled. The Santa Fe crop report noted the best conditions in years on the high plains.
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Texas
Puntsville
Dallas
San Antonio
Austin
Boerne
Bryan
Baytown
KROT
Buford
Goland
Giunate
Caleda
Santa Fe Railway
High Plains
Banker Slain Left $300000 In Body In Slew
Chicago reports Leon Marcus 61 a former Southmoor Bank figure was slain in a gangland style. Police say Marcus carried more than 4300,000 in cash and checks. The killing ties to the Orville Hodge embezzlement case as officers plan to question Hodge associates about Marcus dealings.
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Chicago
Leon Marcus
Orville Hodge
Marcus
Southmoyor Bank & Trust Co
William Tuuhy
Hodge
Drigred Tuto Aula Hodge
Ilingis
Aveilor
Southmoor
Alfred Rade
Touhy
National Bank of
Cleveland
Ohio
J. A. Ner
Rado
Prn
Edward Epping
Hodge Gine
Edward Bintz
Southmose Bank
I. Touhy
Sledge
Epping
Hintz
Tyman
Martin J. Rosene
Dial
Southmoor Bank
Slodge
Edward A. Hunt
Edward A. Epping
Slaten
Colt
Police Chief Plans Replacement After Dewberry Resigns
Police Chief Ron Wheatley said he will recommend appointing a Black employee from Union Bus Station to replace Quanney Dewberry as patrolman. Dewberry is expected to resign Tuesday. Mayor Ry Ellsworth indicated readiness to confirm Willige 702 Carsar, replacing Dewberry. Dewberry’s resignation ends after 16 years of service. he is married with one son. Officials note no written notice had arrived by noon.
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Ron Wheatley
Union
Quanney Dewberry
Dewberry
Lain Touay
Ry Ellsworth
Cornell
Rk Willige
Carsar
Dewhorry
Texas
Williams
Umen
Wheatley
Pet
Dewherry
Tor
Negra
Elsworth
Tax Payments Hit 94 Per Cent Mark
County treasurer Miss Lillian Ward announced 11,777,110.51 of levies collected with 1,897,538.93 still unpaid, most from individuals. The county requires 90 percent by deadline and 83,163.62 in tangible property revenue saw 32,848.4 collected, over 99 percent. Delinquent payments incur a 1 percent monthly penalty.
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Lillian Waid
Ward
Area Weather Forecast Mostly Cloudy With Showers
Area forecast says mostly cloudy through Tuesday with scattered thundershowers and increasing winds late tonight into Tuesday. Highs near mid 60s today, around 50s Tuesday, lows around 43 tonight and 47 tonight. 71 acm reading 66, Sunday high noted, Sunday morning precipitation around .12.
Oklahoma City Grand Jury Ordered For April 15
Oklahoma County District Judge Wallace Jr. ordered a grand jury convening in Oklahoma City on April 15 after County Attorney Berry requested the action. Berry aims to present findings from a Wagoner County investigation into alleged conspiracy to defraud the state and the use of emergency relief checks tied to last summer’s runoff elections. The probe follows dropped charges against three individuals and involves former Senator Jal W. Russell Jr. and other officials.
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Oklahoma City
Wor. Wallace Jr
Oklahoma
James W. Bill Berry
Wagoner County
Max Findley
T Faye
Berry
Jal W. Russell Jr
Okmulgee
Jenk Craig
Gary
Frank Wasley
Oklahoma Temergency Relief Board
Findley
Russell
Craig
Bailey
Ttheer
Russell Campagn
Oklahoma County
Berty
Stronger Hand Is Demanded Against Bandits in Tehran
Tehran sources report Prime Minister Hussein Ala plans to resign over the desert bandit massacre of three Americans, while Teheran eyes a stronger government with Dr. Menucheher Fghbal as new premier. The United States suspends Point Four aid until killers are captured, following the ambush that killed Anita Carroll, Kevin Carroll, and Brewster Wilson.
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Tehran
Trancel
Hussein Ala
Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer
Menucheher Fghbal
Tehran University
Shah
United States
Southeast An
Anita Carroll
Kevin
U.S
Brewster Wilson
Near East Foundation
Wilson
Mother Takes Knife Brother Kills 4 Of Family
In JOSEPH Mo a 13 year old boy Daniel Woolridge confessed to murdering his father Ossie Woolridge 41 his mother Nellie 45 his sister Dolores 11 and his brother Paul 6 in a family rage after his hunting knife was discarded. A fifth victim Doris 12 was critically wounded. After the shootings Daniel went to a movie and later admitted the crime in a signed statement saying he used a .22 caliber rifle to kill his relatives. He remained in juvenile custody as police noted no prior trouble.
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Joseph
Daniel Woolridge
Woolridge
Ossie Woolridge
Nellie
Paul
Dolores
Doris
Joe
Jrives
Bulance
Melvin
Daniel
Flane Kar
Slivice
JV Woolridge
Ters
Dolores and
Deria
Weather Update Signals Scattered Thunderstorms for Lawton Area
A new cold front will trigger more scattered thundershowers tonight and Tuesday in the Lawton region. Lake Lawtonka levels remained well below spillway as rainfall accumulations included .70 inch at the Mediving Park filler plant and up to 3 inches in eastern areas. Officials toured Lake Elmer Thomas reporting improvements and noted a measuring device being installed.
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Lawton
Weather Bureau
Lake Lawton Oa
Mediving Park
Lal Lawton
C. R. Ellsworth
Leroy Thydon
Harris Hancock
Lake Lawrouke
Elmer Thomas
Lake Elmer Thomas
Ellsworth
Lake
Elmer ‘Thomas
Lake Lawtonka
Mother Knifes Two Kids Husband Self in Iowa Tragedy
In Waterlgo Iowa a 26 year old mother Frances Wellerman stabbed her two sleeping children Francis age two and Sheryl nine months fatally wounded her husband Harry Waterman 30 a wholesale hardware clerk then attempted suicide near death in hospital. The husband remained in fair condition.
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Waterlgo
Iowa
Wpa
Harry Kreign
Frances Welerman
Harry FE. Waterman
Francis
Sheryl
Polio Vaccine Shortage Delays City Immunization Drive
Polio vaccine supply shrinks in the city and Lamten area delaying a mass immunization plan for under ten, with limited shots available at the County City Health Department and private doctors. Officials expect broader release in April and a May drive, backed by state and national sources totaling about 700000 dollars for free shots.
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Siile
Lamten
Mrs Merk
Polio
Comanche Cowity
Meek
No. 10
East B
Charles H. Miller Jr
Direcor
Tis
Oklahoma Medial Association
Comanche County
Y Dir Meek
Miller
Polio Foundation
Medical Society
State Medical Association
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Tombstone Left On Cityan's Lawn
Police investigate a grave marker left on the front lawn at 2415 Alanta near the UO. W. Littlefield home at about 1 a.m. Sunday. The undamaged tombstone bears a Spencer phone and a cemetery of origin is not yet determined.
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UO. W. Littlefield
Alanta
Night Club Operator Fined After Disturbance Shooting
Clifford Prestage Jr. paid fines and court costs totaling 25 dollars after a public disturbance charge tied to a shooting at the Southern club on Lee Boulevard. Trooper Dan Combs, with County Attorney Warren Crane, discussed possible charges though club owner Clyde Prestage said he would not sign a disturbance complaint. The 2:25 am incident occurred with only a few people present.
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Clifford Prestige Jr
Carayein
Ichavas
Southerm Club
Dan Combs
Warren Crane
Prestage
Clyde Prestage
Brotha
Clifford Prestage
Lee Blvd
Southern Lab
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Suade
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Pats
Jchmagit
Louisiana
Iran
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ARCUS
Huntsville
Tornady
Capital
Oweek
Clark S. Gregory
Tran
Gregory
Ala
Soviet Union
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Andrei Gromyko
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U.N
Eghbal
Axer
Toul
Baluighistan
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Jovar
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