More Rains and Floods Sweep Southwest
United Press reports continuing rains in the Southwest raise flood risks along the lower Rio Grande while aiding drought stricken farmers. Oklahoma and North Texas wheat fields green up. Lamesa cottonseed sold. Texas reservoirs gain water as dry streams flow. A seven month drought ended in the Rio Grande Valley with flash floods. a 3 year old girl, Yelenda Sig, died in Raymondville area floods. health officials report contaminated water and vaccination orders.
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United Press
Rio Grande
Oklahoma
Texas
Lamesa
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
Yelenda Sig
Raymondville
Rain Bring Little Help as Drouth Lingers in Southwest Oklahoma
Cloudy skies spare farmers a brief respite from weeks of drought as Lawton's area reports only modest gains. Lake Lawton’s level rise is about 2 percent, with forecasters predicting scant rainfall. Totals since yesterday reach 0.15 inches for Lawton, totaling 2.20 inches in the current rainy period. The five day outlook calls for 0.25 inch at most with possible clearing and warming temps into midweek.
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Oklahoma
Lawton
John Frampton
Lake Law
French Forces Seal Vietminh Route in Laos Pass
French and Laotian troops said to have enveloped and sealed off the Vietminh main communications line in a limestone pass of central Laos. The operation aimed to cut Vietminh movement as forces pressed a surrounding action in the Naphao region.
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Red
Laos
Saigon
Indo-China
Naphao
Second Of Holy Week Rites Set
Two Lawton churches host Holy Week services under the Special Ministerial Alliance. Beal Heights Presbyterian and First Christian plan 7 30 p m services with clergy from Calvary Baptist Wesley Methodist and downtown churches. Rev J J Stowe Jr notes last night attendance fell short and urges all townspeople to attend.
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Lawton
Ministerial Alliance
J. J. Stowe, Jr
Beal Heights Presbyterian Church
First Christian Church
Beal Heights
Calvary Baptist
Wesley Method First Christian
Fred Stolz
Wesley Methodist
Henry Wall
Cecil Lewson
Robert Andrews
Stowe
Oppenheimer plans to fight risk charges
Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer has been suspended as a government adviser on atomic matters amid 16 allegations of subversive activity. He released a 43 page response disputing the charges and insisting he never urged others to hinder the hydrogen bomb program. The AEC gave no immediate comment on the case.
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Washington
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Hydrogen Bom
Aaceitieen
K. D. Nichols
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Nichols
Oppenheimer
Truman
Fulton
Kansas
General Advisory Committee On
Atomic Matters
United States
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
Youth Kills For Dollar in Tennessee
Jackson Tenn. police say 17 year old Bobby Marsh stabbed 53 year old Mrs Bes sie Butler to death with a butcher knife after she refused him a dollar and took the loot from her purse before going to a movie. Marsh is jailed on a first degree murder charge.
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Mainard
Marsh
Mom Gets Sons Back From Reds
In New York a mother is joyfully reunited with Constantin aged 19 and Peter aged 15 after seven years as hostages in Romania. Their father Valeriu Georgescu, a naturalized American, had refused to spy on the United States. The reunion followed a dramatic arrival from London to Idlewild with officials guiding the family through immigration and health checks.
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New York
Lydiascu
Romania
Constantin
Peter
London
Idlewild
United States
Georgescu
State Department
Legation
Radio Free Europe
Voice of America
Dulles and Eden Press Southeast Asia Defense Plan
London reports say U S Secretary of State Dulles and British leaders warn Communist aggression threatens Southeast Asia and urge a multination Southeast Asia defense bloc possibly forming a Southeast NATO. Talks in London include plans to unite allied nations and seek a UN backed collective defense.
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Dulles
Eden
NATO
London
United States
Britain
Southeast Asia
U. S
United Action
Paris
France
Viet Nam
Laos
Ibodia
Western Pacific
United Nations
Indo-China
Indo- China
Rea
Joseph Laiel
Georges Bidault
Washington
Pacific
China
Asia
Eisenhower names Norman Mason FHA chief amid multi agency probes
President Eisenhower appoints Norman P. Mason to run the Federal Housing Administration as investigations widen into alleged mortgage abuses. Acting FHA commissioner Guy Hollyday resigns amid disclosures of inflated appraisals and alleged collusion between builders and officials. FBI and Senate Banking Committee inquiries expand the scope of the scandal.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Norman P. Mason
North Chelmsford
Mass
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Guy T. O. Hollyday
Baltimore
Albert Cole
Cole
Hollyday
Mason
Capehart
R-Ind
Senate Banking Committee
Housing and Home Finance Agency
FBI
Banking Committee
Pageant Hazard Plans For Easter Sunrise Service
Fort Sill provost marshal’s office coordinates traffic and security for the 1954 Wichita Mountains Easter Sunrise service. Jack Webb leads a large safety network with volunteers from Shriners Lions Knights of Columbus and Explorer Scouts plus Fort Sill and Wildlife Refuge staff. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Captain Eugene Bumpass and Lt. C. T. Raley oversee patrols with 19 cars a patrol airplane and radio. liaison is R. A. Tryon Fort Sill.
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Fort Sill
Wichita Mountains
Jack Webb
Comanche County
Holy City
Webb
Volunteers Includhis
Githen K. Tions
Knights of Columbus
Explorer Scouts
R. A. Tryon
Pageant Association
Sill
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Eugene Bumpass
C. T. Raley
Aing Lawton
Lawton
Addition's Sewer Plan To Be Considered By City Council
A formal request for water and sewer disposal service for the Pecan Grove area comes from developers AAMP Construction. They propose street water and sewer facilities at no expense to the city and plan to pump sewage into the existing gravity sewer system. The council will also open bids on a sanitary sewer line north of Ferris to serve the auditorium and armory and discuss Lake Gondola water options and other routine matters.
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Area City Council
AAMP
Ferris
Lawtonka
Iistome
Arch Parmenter
Bell
20Th Street
Cache Road
Missouri Supreme Court frees Ira in Ora case mix up
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Monday that authorities cannot convict one man as the other due to mistaken identity in a liquor sale arrest. The Dec 2, 1950 incident involved Ora and Ira, with Ora handing keys to his brother Ira and Ira being jailed for selling liquor without a license.
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Jefferson City
Ora
Ira
Ora Ora
Missouri Supreme Court
Omy Hs
St. J . Mo
Area Weather Forecast Brief Update
Mostly cloudy through tonight with a mix of sun Wednesday and warmer conditions. Today’s high near 60 with a low around 52, while Wednesday’s high in the low 70s and overnight low about 49. Noon reading 57. rainfall since yesterday totals 15 inches.
Turner Declines Senate Debate With Kerr
Oklahoma City report says a joint debate between Sen. Robert Kerr and former Gov. Roy Turner for the U S Senate was canceled. Casey Ray, claiming to represent a student, alleged Turner’s office blocked the appearance. Turner aide H W McNeil denied arranging details and said dates aren’t scheduled yet.
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Oklahoma City
Robert S. Kerr
Roy J. Turner
U. S. Senate
Oklahoma A&m College
Turner
Casey Ray
H. W. McNeil Turner
McNeil
Eil
Stillwater
Eleccom
Sill Inspection Week At Fort Sill Sets Cadet Review
Lt. Gen. I D White will arrive Thursday to lead annual command and semi annual training inspections at Fort Sill joined by Mrs White. Brig Gen N A Watson and 29 staff officers arrive Wednesday. Inspectors will review admin intelligence training logistics fiscal and management. a 5 20 p m ceremonial review on Polo Field Thursday honors Gen White with a 2000 strong retreat parade.
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I. D. White
Fourth Army
Fort Sill
Gen. White
Polo Field
77Th FA
89Th
Aumay Batts
Gee
Beate
White
British Sign Pact With EDC Nations
Six western European nations signed an agreement outlining closer British association with the proposed European Defense Community. Details were not released though Britain would back Europe to balance France as the EDC and its unified army form. Premier Josephton spoke with Herve Alphand and reps from Belgium the Netherlands Italy Luxembourg.
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Paris
Britain
Europe
France
EDC
Josephton
Editioows
Herve
Alphand
Gana
Belgium
Netherlands
Italy
Luxembourg
Oecape
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Lansing
Mich
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