Prideful relics of bygone cowboy idols in Hollywood
Eddie Dean discusses aging western stars clinging to pride and past fame in Lawton. He cites Bobby Steele Johnny Mack Brown Charlie Starrett and Hopalong Cassidy star William Boyd, noting their shifting to TV and rodeo appearances while some resist character roles for lucrative returns. Dean lists Gene Autry Roy Rogers Rex Allen and Jimmy Wakely among current singing cowboys.
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O|ward
Hollywood
Eddie Dean
Sidge
Screen
Dean
Lawton
Tommy Ste
Constitution
Bobby Steele
Johnny Mack Brown
Charlie Starrett
Hoel Gibson
Las Vegas
Wev
Tim Hall
Jack Rolt
William Boyd
Walt
Hopalimg
Gene Autey
Roy Rogers
Rex Allen
Oklshonne
Jimmy Wakely
Norman blind student learns box and swim basics at OU
Ray Greb, a totally blind Muskogee student, entered the University of Oklahoma fieldhouse six weeks ago seeking helpful exercises. Snorter Losier, associate professor, and former boxing coach, began training him. Greb progressed rapidly, mastering punching the bag and jump rope, performing a Vicky double cross over, and learning the Australian crawl swim.
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Normanim
Ray Greb
Muskogee
University of Oklahoma
Snorter Losier
Greb
Vicky
Star Studded Birthday Rodeo Opens Tonight
Lawson hosts a world championship rodeo opening night at LO ranch arena south of Lawton with a p m parade of horses through downtown. Sheriff Hale leads as parade marshal and trophies crown best floats and clubs. Big-name cowboys, Brahma bulls, and Hollywood stars mingle with fans as Fiddie Dean headlines activities across the weekend.
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Lawson
Jamicny Steiner
LO Ranch Arena
Lawton
Oklahoma
Diplomat Stirs Cuban Wrath By Rebel Visit
A U S ambassador Earl E T Smith faced Cuban government backlash after visiting rebel held areas in eastern Cuba sparking calls for removal and a veiled military lockdown. Havana media denounced his comments on Santiago police and officials said Guell would meet him to discuss the matter amid unconfirmed rebel activity in the Mistress Mountains.
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U. S
Earl E. T. Siith
Cuba
Havana
Smith
Santiago
Cunha
White House
Gonzalo Guell
Alerta
Ramon Vasconcelos
Vasconcelos Y
Jose ‘Gonzalez Puente
Alles
Gonzalez
Mistress Mountains
Bueyecito
Tage Vil
Homesteader defies army to keep good ranch land
ALAMOGORDO N M June a crusty old homesteader John Prather refused to vacate his 82000 acre ranch near Alamogordo after a federal court order. He has lived on the property 71 of his 82 years and vows to resist relocating as the Army seeks to expand its missile range. The Army offered 100000 for the land and allowed him to stay if cattle were moved, but Prather declined.
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Alamogordo
N. M
Pentagon
John Prather
Catire
el Paso
Tex
Alamogondo
Prather
Department of the Army
Robert E. Cron
Albuquerque, N. M
District Engineers Office
Cron
Army
Ike Sees Peril In Jury Trial Amendment
President Eisenhower warned that the jury trial provision added to the rights bill could weaken the judiciary and render the bill largely ineffective in protecting voting rights. He described the 42 vote as bitterly disappointing and said many Americans could be disenfranchised. Senate leaders and reporters noted the dispute over the amendment and potential hurdles in conference with the House.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Sen. Potter
R-Mich
Senate
Tipuse
James C. Hagerty
Congress
Sen. Khowland
California
Wnoawland
House
Hacerly
Pottoy
Knowland
Waliane Sap RE. Vanes Colt
U S Maps Fight Against Asia Flu
Washington reports a vigorous campaign to curb an impending Asiatic flu epidemic this fall and winter. Surgeon General Burney warns vaccine supply will be insufficient for widespread immunity. He expects a mild form if the outbreak occurs, though secondary killers may follow illness.
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Washington
U.S
Leroy E. Burney
Asia
United States
Burney
Park Budget Demand Seeks Seventy One Thousand Six Hundred
The city park department requests a total budget of 377,600 for park expenses for the new fiscal year starting July 1. Last year the department sought 89,800 and received 25,000. past expenses totaled 27,5276. The request outlines 324,000 for personal services, 30,200 for maintenance and operation, and 7,200 for capital outlay.
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Ety Park Department
Park Department
Park Board
Dulles Proposes Open Skies Plan for U S and Allies
Secretary of State Dulles urged a widened open skies proposal to include inspection over the United States, Canada, Alaska, and the Soviet Union, with ground checks on seaports, rail lines, highways, and airfields. The plan aims to break an East West deadlock in U N disarmament talks, pending consent of affected nations.
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London
John Foster Dules
United States
Soviet Union
Europe
U. N. Subcommittee On Disarmament
U.S
U. S
Dulles
Britain
France
Canada
Eisenhower
Stern
Dules
Roantivental United States
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Uss.r
Denimatie
Norway
Cooler Weather Expected Sunday In Oklahoma
Forecaster notes a slight chance of cooler temperatures and widely scattered showers for Sunday as a cold front moves from the Dakotas to northern Colorado. Temp readings remain near 100 today with a peak near 108 expected Saturday. Gage reports 109 as Oklahoma's high.
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Dakotas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Lawton
Gage
Strikes Hit Fort Sill as Machinists Stand Firm
Two day old walkout by International Association of Machinists cripples Fort Sill projects and halts Army Artillery and Missile Center supplies. Local 889 pickets block four post entrances. police and suppliers report delays and fines for crossing lines. Page Aircraft operates marginally with 28 hourly workers and 36 salaried staff on limited duty. Spartan veterans return to some roles as new Page hires fill gaps.
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Fort Sill
International Association of Maschinists
Imp
Army Artillery and Missile Center
Teamsters Union
Machinists Union
Page Aircraft Company
Spartan Aircrafl
Page
Wee
King Companies
Rivers
James W. Witcher
The
A. D. Sweeney
Spartan
Sweeney
Anthrax Siege and Labor Racketeering Reported in Oklahoma and New York
A 12 man veterinary team vaccinated cattle to curb what officials called the worst U S anthrax outbreak in decades. Quarantines extended to Craig and Ottawa counties near the Kansas line as 175+ animals died and 30,000 were vaccinated. Separately Senate hearings exposed alleged collusion between crook- run unions and firms exploiting nearly one million Puerto Rican and Black workers in New York City, with contracts often verbal and wages near the federal minimum.
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Vinita
Glia
United States
Tulsa
L. C. Crow
Oklahoma
Washington
Senate
New York City
John McNiff
The
Assn
McNiff
New York
SMU
International Ladies Garment Workers
ILGWU
Dave Dubinsky
Dubinsky
McClellan
D-Ark
New York Area
Johnny Lee
Fane
Monroe Baby Lost Through Complication
Marilyn Monroe and playwright Arthur Miller faced a miscarriage after an operation at Doctors Hospital. Monroe was brought by ambulance from the Miller summer home on Long Island and was described as resting but groggy. Miller stayed at her bedside with two doctors and a press representative present.
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New York
Marilyn Monroe
Avis
Arthur Miller
Deelors Hospital
Monroe
Millers
Ama- FA Lt
Long Island
Miller
Ten Fisher
Fisher
Buia
Marilyn
Doctors Hospital
Uren
Peri
Search Underway for Missing Boy Scout in Wichita Mountains
A search by refuge staff and a dozen Boy Scouts was launched in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for J. A. Crossman a 1 year old Clinton son who last was seen at Camp Boulder area. Refuge Manager Kilian Howard said the boy with a group of hikers failed to return after leaving for a meeting. Needing help the family appealed for assistance as rangers and volunteers combed the camp vicinity.
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Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
J. A. Crossman
Clintonson
Fort Silt
Refuse Disposal Conference Sets City Council Meeting
City councilmen meet at 10 a m Saturday to decide on renewing Carnie Hill’s disposal contract for three miles west of Lawton. Hill’s one year deal expired June 30 and he has disposed of city garbage since then. The $23 400 annual contract includes a $3 000 provision if Hill cannot burn trash. Waldrop of the U S Public Health Service urged a sanitary landfill over the current method.
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Carn Nie Hill
Hill
Lawton
R. H. Waldrop
U. S. Public Health Service
Waldrop
Cal
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