Navy chief to probe Landy commission denial
Navy Secretary Charles S. Thomas announced a full impartial review of the Navy’s decision to deny a reserve commission to Eugene W. Landy, a top graduate from the Merchant Marine Academy. Landy, 21, said his appeal would proceed while officials gather both sides of the case.
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U. S. Merchant Marine Academy
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Eugene W. Landy
Bureau of Navy Personnel
Landy
Bradley Beach
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Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy
Merchant Marine
Annapolis
New Jersey
Academy
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ike Bulganin Clear Disarmament Path
Presidents Eisenhower and Bulganin have cleared the way for disarmament progress by agreeing that control and inspection are essential first steps in any East West arms plan officials said Saturday. Developments in Moscow Washington discussions have steadied hopes for a first inspection policy at the United Nations disarmament talks opening in New York August 29.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nikolai Bulganin
Satury
New York
Robbery linked to club attack near Fort Sill
A man recounts a violent robbery outside a club after being threatened at the juke box. He was forced into a car by six men, had his wallet taken, and his military ID and dog tags torn up. The assailants pursued him with a gun, stole about $120, and forced his exit. Texas troopers later stopped the vehicle, arresting all six suspects.
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Gore
Second Street
Fort Sill
Sheppard
Eulis Young
James Blackburn
Melvin Simmons
Simmons
Highway Patrol
Oklahoma
Texas
Texas Highway Patrol
Burkburnett
Tex
Eight appear in municipal court on assorted charges
Judge J Merle Oaks presided as eight defendants faced varied charges. Sgt Dwight Raffety forfeited a $20 bond for disturbing the peace along with Dorothy Raffety for the same offense. Cynthia Kelly of Cache pleaded guilty to loitering and vagrancy and paid a $20 fine. Henry H Quick of Fort Sill forfeited an $11 bond for failure to yield. 3e Myron Brown of Sheppard Air Force Base forfeited $12 for improper muffler. Two others charged with drunk and distur bance forfeited $20 bonds, and another person pleaded guilty to public drunkenness and was fined $20.
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Dwight Raffety
Dorothy Raffety
Cynthia Kelly
Cache
Henry H. Quick
Fort Sill
Myron Brown
Sheppard Air Force Base
Tex
Stoldt signs paving order for U S 66 project
Oklahoma City August 6 Highway Director C A Stoldt signed a work order to begin construction of a 513567 dollar Portland cement paving project on U S 66 in Rogers county.
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C. A. Stoldt
U. S. 66
Rogers County
Oklahoma's highway plan aims to add four lane routes and modernize roads
Oklahoma underscores a push to complete major four lane freeway projects by end of the term, proposing 318.7 miles of new four lane roads at about 71 million dollars, with 160 miles by term end. The plan covers 750 miles of modernization and resurfacing, listing U S Highways 66 77 and 62 among projects, and notes 75 percent of traffic on federal aid highways. The budget totals 233 million, allocating 185 million to new construction and 48 million to maintenance. Public funding includes gasoline tax receipts federal aid and state appropriations with parts under contract or unprogrammed funds.
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U. S
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Durant
Red River
Lawton liquor probe fuels patrol shakeup
Lawton officials and Governor Gary confront a sweeping Oklahoma Highway Patrol personnel shakeup tied to liquor cases. Lt. Col. Harmon defends the demotions and transfers, while callers press for a full investigation into Raley and Williamson matters and potential political influence.
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Lookabaugh
Spec Sanders
Kiwanis Club
Raley
Holt
H. J. Harmon
Highway Patrol
Gary
Col. Harmon
McAlester
Col
Harmon
Capt
Hamilton
Maj
Jack Rollins
Policy Board
Patrol
Rollins
Bud Williamson
Williamson
Nan
Alester
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
U S Joint Chiefs see shifts in Korea policy and ROK force growth
The report notes China and Russia easing East West tensions and threats in Korea dimming. Gen Maxwell Taylor replaces Ridgway, pushing redeployment of U S forces while Army favors bases near Japan. The Republic of Korea now fields about 660,000 troops with 20 divisions and a 10 division reserve, a top world power in manpower.
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Russia
Formosa
Far Eastern
Indo-China
Korea
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Maxwell Taylor
U. S
Korea-Japan
Matthew B. Ridgway
Navy
Air Force
Japan
Taylor
Ridgway
Republic of Korea
ROK
Stolen Lawn Mower From Burrow Residence
Newt Burrow reported a one half horsepower green and yellow power lawn mower stolen from his 2405 D address sometime last week. Police were informed on Saturday.
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