Ex POW Describes Dickenson Attack On Sick Prisoner
An ex prisoner of war testified at the Dickenson court martial that Cpl Edward Dickenson pushed a sick POW down stairs after the man asked for food. The incident occurred at the Pyok tong camp on the Yalu during Dickenson’s third day on trial for collaborating with Chinese forces.
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Washington
Edward S. Dickenson
Dickenson
John A. Davis
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Korea
Davis
Cracker’s Neck
Red
Pyoktong
Yalu River
Guy Emery
Emery
Strike Vote Called In Western Union
The AFL Commercial Telegraphers union announced a nationwide strike vote for Western Union employees between now and May 31. About 35,000 workers are involved, after bargaining broke off Tuesday. Negotiations are set to resume May 24, with CTU representing all Western Union workers except New York metro area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union
Western Union
Uning
Western Union Division
CTU
New York
American Communications Association, Independent
CIO
Aggie Cow Nation names third top milk producer
Cameron college cow earns third place among national producers after a 305 day test. E R Thompson reports from Cam staco College Pontiac that the two year ten month old cow produced two thirds more milk than the standard for her age group and earned honor roll status for butterfat output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron College
E. R. Thompson
Thompson
Holstein Fresian Association
Camstaco College
Pontiac
Letter of accommodation from Camp Kilmer officer
Extract from a letter of accommodation by the Overseas Replacement Station Camp Kilmer New Jersey to Lt Jones B Lawrence CO 264th FA Battalion now in Europe. The note praises the unit and credits leadership inspections and ongoing support from the PO Check Board for personnel records.
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Camp Kilmer
New Jersey
Jones
B. Lawrence
264Th FA
Fort Sill
Europe
PO Check Boa
Oklahoma poultry and livestock market report data dated April 21
State markets list prices for broilers hens eggs and butterfat across towns including Hobart Enid Blackwell Lawton and Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City livestock sale receipts note cattle calves hogs and sheep activity with price ranges and top values across multiple weight classes.
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Hobart
Alva
Frederick
Oklahoma City
Fairview
Reno
Vici
Medford
Lawton
Clinton
Enid
Blackwell
Henessey
Kingfisher
Broilers
F.o.b
Muskogee
Vinita
Shawnee
Poteau
Tulsa
Ardmore
Chandler
Durant
Elk City
Watonga
Laverne
Chickasha
Pauls Valley
McAlester
Stea
el- Reno
el Reno
USDA
Indo China Talks Drift Amid Pacific Alliance Debate
Conferees warn against relying on allies in Asia and stress a Pacific NATO as Geneva talks loom. Jenner urges giving Asians a chance before committing U S forces while Dulles hints at possible future entry for non invited nations. Nixon’s remarks on potential combat units draw controversy.
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Ferguson
Russia
Red China
Geneva
Wiley
NATO
Pacific
Sen. Jenner
R-Ind
Senate
United States
Asia
Jenner
Dulles
Sen. Knowland
California
GOP
Indo-China
Nixon
Cincinnati
Eisenhower
R-Nh
Murray staffer to aid Doenges in governor race
Oklahoma City executive assistant to Governor Murray, Roy E. Fitzgerald, will resign to help W. C. Doenges in the gubernatorial campaign. Murray will remain neutral, with Fitzgerald slated to become Doenges’ top manager after duties are reassigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Roy E
Fitzgerald
Johnston Murray
W. C
Bill) Doenges
Murray
Doesages
Desmnes
Bartlesville
Harris Olmstead
Board of Affairs
Doenges
Olmstead
Perhiens
Morton Harrison
Tulsa
Planning and Resources Board
Fitzgerald Wil
Martin Hanan
Press and
Radio Se
City Woman Hurt When Hit By Car
A 53 year old Lawton woman, Mrs. Raymond Fields, was struck in a pedestrian crosswalk at Fourth and C by a car driven by Leroy Gerald Jones, 16. Fields suffered minor injuries. Jones was charged with reckless driving and failing to yield the right of way.
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Lawton
Fourth
Raymond Fields
Gore
Leroy Gerald Jones
Jones
Fields
Midland Hotel
City Woman Awarded 3751 Judgment in Car Accident Suit
Mrs Taylor obtained a judgment of 3751 against Mrs Dora Brown of 519 Carver in a suit arising from a traffic accident while she rode in Brown’s car.
Peiping invited participant in April Geneva talks
The Peiping regime is described as an invited participant not a major instigator as the Geneva conference begins April 26. The American secretary aims for an honorable peace in Indochina and a free, united Korea. A meeting of the Big Three Western foreign ministers is noted.
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Peiping
Indo-China
Korea
Turnpike Program Trustee Is Named
Oklahoma City April 2 UP The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority voted 4 to 3 to name First Bank and Trust Co of Oklahoma City as trustee for the proposed turnpike program. Eighteen investment firms were named to manage bond sales if toll roads are approved after engineering surveys. Disagreement arose as three members sought more study time.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
First Bank and Trust Co
Oklahoma
Milt Phillips
Seminole
Kirk Woodliff Henryetta
Joe Jarboe
Tulsa
Norman Hirschfield Santet Gace Pas Voci Array
Roy J Lenin
Ard
Authority
Turner Turnpike
City Police Probe Three Theft Cases
Three thefts were reported to the police yesterday, with one in Lawton. A panel truck at the Duncan Hotel in Duncan was entered and items including a case of double broilers and assorted household goods were taken. An M-1 rifle was reported stolen at Fort Sill. L. H. Ensley of Ensley Auto Supply reported a reel and a radio missing.
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Lawton
Duncan Hotel
Duncan
Fort Sill
L. H. Ensley
Ensley Auto Sy
City Considers Diverting Elmer Thomas Overflow Water
Officials discussed diverting excess water from Elmer Thomas Lake to the city reservoir during high water periods. Currently the overflow spills over the Elmer Thomas spillway and runs into Medicine Creek.
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Elmer Thomas Lake
Elmer Thomas Spillway
Medicine Creek
City council approves drainage plan and new water talks
The council backs catch basins proposed by D Henry Jones to fix a long running 17th street drainage issue from Lake to Bell. Future storm sewer action planned. City Engineer Gallaher to renew talks with Fort Sill over water charges amid cost share dispute. Lois E. Rhoads named mayoral secretary replacing Catherine Ingham.
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Lake
Arlington
Ferris
D. Henry Jones
Bell
Charles Gallaher
Fort Sill
Lake Lawtonka
Lois E. Rhoads
Joe McCain
Catherine Ingham
American Humane Association
Larrance Tank Corp
Lawton
Coyt Robinson
Lith and Ferris
Police File Six Traffic Counts
Six traffic counts are recorded with eight complaints including drunkenness and assault. Hugh H. Brooks, 17, of 2512 H, is charged with reckless driving. Wickwire, 16, faces reckless driving and speeding counts.
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Hugh H. Brooks
Oo Wickwire
Arts and Crafts Fair Readied at Howell School
Teachers and patrons from Oklahoma and Texas are invited to Howell School for an arts and crafts fair Henry at 24th Place and E from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday with no admission. The exhibit features Lawton school students work from the local Art Idea Swap workshop gaining national publicity last year.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Secon
Howell School
24Th Place
Lawton School
Shhex Semand
See-o Bow Argue Oungell School
Ruth Fullingim
McKinley
Doris Keeran
Whittier
John Littlefield, Jr
School plans cafeteria and storage complex for 1954 55
School draws up plan for a cafeteria and warehouse with a cold storage plant for the school system. Opening for 1954 55 set after Christmas holidays begin December 22 and run to January. Personnel for 1954 55 elected include Mr and Mrs Allen Priddy Roberta Pain Wanda Wynn Leona Ikard Vernon Dun Lola Co Com and Dee Sykes a CNS nurse replacing Eruurie Steinhoff who moved from Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Priddy
Roberta Pain
Wanda Wynn
Leona Ikard
Vernon Dun
Runaway Diana Returns After Questioning by Officers
A girl, Diana, exhausted by repetitive questions about her missing mother, reveals the name of a cab driver LeRoy Lookinglass who helps locate her. Police reunite Diana with her great grandmother Mrs Hazel Yeahqua in Topeka after a tense search. Diana’s parents begin settling in a new home, and her wary look and eyelids flutter hint at lingering unease.
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LeRoy Lookinglass
Lookinglass
Hazel Yeahqua
Yeahquo
Diana
Topeka
Kan
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Beth Steel
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P & Lee
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Reyn
Turnpike Program
Wolverton Electric Co
Council
Neon Park
Stark Bros
M. L. Jester
FOOT
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Cache Road
Fowler
D Avenue
Fountain-Home Hardware Co
Sheridan Rd
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Peacoat
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Atlanta
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