Pageant Draws Record Crowd for Easter Service
The Easter Pageant directed by Jack Batten drew the largest audience since its start, with estimates between 45 000 and 80 000. Weather, discipline, and a 20 000 volunteer cast highlighted the service featuring the Palm Sunday march to Calvary, the crucifixion, and the resurrection, amid moving scenes and a vivid angel chorus. Revenue showed 421.85 in donations and a $3 500 gross at the concession stand.
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Jack Batten
Fred
Batten
Palm Sands
Calvary
Texas Christian University
Bob Noe
Grant Loftin
Wichita Mountain
C. T
Jack Webb
Civil Defense
Tod
Fort Sill
Ernest Greenwalt
Needles Pins Play Big Part In Easter Pageant
An Easter pageant relied on cactus spines safety pins and aspirin as attendees endured mishaps. A teen girl had cactus spines removed from her shin while a man suffered seat damage from safety pins. A teenage boy abandoned an inflatable mattress and rested on the crowd. Some slept through the service as others sought bandages and comfort. The local service station man provided bikes and the dove actors stayed home.
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J. W. Patterson
Cons
Doves
Traffic Counts Flood Courts
County city and two justice courts swamped by traffic citations as highway patrol dumped numerous tickets in the county attorney’s office. Cases ranged from driving left of center to drunken driving and involved several arrestees from Dallas Fort Worth and Tulsa areas.
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Red Cross
Highway Patrol
Grant C. Record
Tulsa
Bobby John Horn
Refuge
S. H
Justices of the Peace
Marvin
Cameron
Woodrow Giles
City Court
John P. Fullerton
Harper H
Lawton
Jack Warren
Dallas
Hix Lee Waller
Jefferson
Harry R. McBride
San Antonio
Richard Marvin Arthur
Midwest City
Okla
Curtis Nelson Coates
Fort Worth
Tex
Jack Warren Mason
Vait Williams
Altus Air Force Base
Leon Melvin Gray
Altus
Turner
Odier Primrose
Senator McCarthy vows cross examination at Army hearings
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy said he would insist on the right to cross examine all witnesses at the televised Army hearings. He spoke after a closed Senate subcommittee meeting and said he would file a bill of particulars opposing Army claims. Mundt indicated support for limiting subcommittee members' participation.
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Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
Army
Wisconsin Republican
Senate Permanent
Roe Army
Army Pvt
David Schine
McCarthy
Pentagon
Karl E. Mundt
R-S. D
Meany
Goombi Seeks Food Relief for Six Tribes in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City report says Robert Goombi chair of the Inter-Tribal Council of Kiowa, Comanche and Apache calls for state and federal food relief for six tribes. He urges Gov. Murray to boost surplus commodity shipments to western Oklahoma as hundreds of Indian families face starvation amid shortages caused by policies of U.S. Indian affairs.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Robert Goombi
Mountain View
Inter-Tribal Council
Johnston Murray
U.S. Fian
H Bomb Debate and Relief for Western Indians
Soviet rejection of the Baruch plan sparks hydrogen bomb debate as Andrei Rash emphasizes disarmament goals amid weapon possession. Oklahoma disaster relief plans proceed with 180,000 pounds of potatoes and other foods for Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians, with Goombi appealing to federal officials over chronic shortages.
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Andrei Y. Flay
Soviet Union
Ras Ball
Tomic
Vinicky
Oklahoma
Abe Black
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Burren
Goombi
Murray
Plane Missing Off Hawaii With Five Aboard
HONOLULU April 19 UP The brother in law of an ee City man was among five aboard a twin engine airplane missing and presumed down in the Hawaiian Islands. The Cockett Airlines Beachcraft departed from Hawaii Sunday night for a 150 mile flight to Honolulu with fuel for three hours. Aboard were M Heinz of Henry Neb and E Rice of Sheridan Wyo whose wives awaited them at Haleakala hotel. Heinz is brother in law of Merle Canfield of Oklahoma City. The plane also carried Louis Keatobe of Honoka the pilot. It took off from the north eco oo Rome Oahu. Navy air search began at 10 43 p m as officials estimated the plane was southeast of Haleiwa 8 miles offshore.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Cockett Airlines
Hawaii
M._Heinz
Henry
Neb
E. Rice
Sheridan
Wyo
Halelaland Hotel
Hein
Merle Canfield
Oklahoma City
Louis Keatobe
Honoka
Eco
Rome
Oahu
Navy Air Search and Rescue Headquarters
Fragmentary Statement on Oppenheimer and Baruch Plan
A damaged passage discusses Dr. Robert J. Oppenheimer and the Baruch Plan, noting past rejection and implied commitment to future stance. The text references American loyalty and a broader nuclear policy debate without clear chronology or full context.
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Robert J. 3. Oppenheimer
West Oklahoma Braces for Dust Front and Warm Day
The extreme west of Oklahoma faced a blow dust day with warm temperatures and a cooler Tuesday. Forecasters warned dust moving at miles per hour reducing visibility to four miles at 6:30 am. Lawton expected warm windy conditions this afternoon, cooling on Tuesday with highs near 85 today and 78 tomorrow.
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Oklahoma
Weather Bureau
Lawton
Parade Open House Planned for Armed Forces Day
Parade and open house set for Armed Forces Day May 15 with a downtown show at the Artillery Center. Ralph Wolverton chairs the planning with Fort Sill officials directing parade coordination and publicity staff organizing bands, troops, and military displays.
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Armed Forces
Nation
Artillery Center
Gal. C. A. Roemer
Fort Sill
James M. Whelan
Save Save Me Crying Wife Of Former Soviet Spy
A crying wife of a former Soviet spy pleads for help as she is sent home from Sydney on April 19. The report notes her distress and the deportation context amid a broader espionage narrative.
Dulles Doubts Bank Deposits War Is Likely
Secretary Dulles spoke at a news conference amid Viet Nam and Laos clashes and possible U.S. troop movement if French forces withdraw. The article cites bank reports showing a drop in deposits across several banks while loan totals show variances from the previous year, with several named banks and loan figures listed.
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Dulles
Viet Nam
Laos
Powell Won't Be A Witness Against Self
Senator Capehart says Powell will not be forced to answer questions. The committee ousted FHA commissioner Hollyday after testimony about new regulations for promoters. An aide alleges a serious transaction involving 45 FHA employees and efforts to conceal income.
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Powell
Sen. Capehart
R-Ind
Alleiant
Tee Hollyday
FHA
Playday
Repaeil Aed St Td
Ef& Rast Dostana
Dickenson's Trial Opens
The trial of Dickenson opens with court questioning permitted, allowing eight questions to be answered.
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Dickenson
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Wichita Mountains
Raley
Webb
West Oklahoma
Ralph Wolverton
Armed Forces Day
Eaton Lawton
John F. Williams
Ted Ralston
Leo Morris
Ross Baker
Joe Turner
Ray Babbitt
John Plaxco
Tom Phipps
Buddy Garber
Stove
Sydney
Australia
United States
Indo-China
Nixon
Ox H
Kone Ie
Gallere Sintear Eae
Trust Co
American National
Pert Sl National
City 1
Trust
Acne National
Honest Artillery
Fitu Ition
White Sands
Nat
PIO
U.S. Army
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