Red Students Get Polite No On U S Visit
Fifteen Russian student editors seeking to visit the United States received a polite rejection with a suggestion to try later. The embassy in Moscow notified the Soviet foreign office that August would be a better time, noting school was out. The plan aimed to tour U S colleges in New York Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles and Atlanta as a reciprocal gesture after American student visits to Russia.
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French Delay EDC Debate Delayed to August 28
Paris dispatch reports the French National Assembly postponed debate on the European Defense Community treaty to August 28 by a 510 to 107 vote. The new timetable shifts Tunisian and Moroccan policy to August 26 and 27, with EDC to follow. Premier Mendes-France attended the steering-committee meeting approving the change.
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Gunmen Clean Out Bank At Air Base
Three bandits robbed the Andrews Air Force Base branch bank of 160000 dollars today. Detective Sgt. Charles L. Perrygo arrested three Negro men after an 80 mile per hour chase. The driver offered a twenty dollar bribe and two suspects fled when booked on speeding charges.
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Five Day Forecast Dark Hot and Dry for Lawton
The Lawton area weekend looks hot with highs near 100 to 103 as the five day outlook shows little relief through Tuesday. Skies will be clear to partly cloudy with minimal rain, though the northwest may see scattered thundershowers today. Low tonight around the upper 70s, with yesterday’s high at 103 and the 11 a.m. reading near 95. Nearby towns reported 105s while Colorado saw cooler highs and rain on the eastern slope. A separate note mentions a bank robbery at Andrews field area near Washington where about $160,000 was stolen from a First National Bank of Southern Maryland branch, no injuries reported.
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Freight Rate Cut Okayed For State
The Interstate Commerce Commission added Arkansas Missouri and Oklahoma to gain reduced railroad freight rates for livestock and feed due to drought. The ICC allowed railroads to cut rates on hay mowing into those states and on livestock moving out and back later.
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Army Unveils New Self Propelled 155 Howitzer M44
Racine Wisconsin reports the Army showcased the M44 self propelled 155 millimeter howitzer as a mobile addition to its light armored family. Built by Massey Harris in Racine the 32 ton vehicle speeds to 30 mph on dual treads and promises interchangeable chassis with other units to cut parts and storage needs. Officials say it will provide swift strike capability drawing on lessons from World War II and Korea.
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City Postal Receipts Dip in Lawton Stations
Postmaster Bennie Stephens reports July income at Lawton main office and branches totaled 37,294.33 dollars, down from 80 dollars the prior year, while June and July combined rose to 82,163.39 dollars from 76,847.72 last year. End-of-fiscal-year meter revenue cited as a probable factor for the monthly dip despite gains year over year.
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Bennie Stephens
Oklahoma Patrol Plans Sea Plane to Monitor Speeders
OKLAHOMA CITY Aug 13 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced a sea aircraft will operate full time to catch speeders. The craft will be based at Muskogee with Trooper Ralph Venamon, a World War II Pacific theater veteran, as pilot.
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Rubber strikes shut 8 Firestone plants nationwide
In a major national clash, 25,500 CIO United Rubber Workers walked out at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co plants in eight cities. The action mirrors a previous Goodyear strike, bringing total rubber workers on strike to about 48,000. Pickets were posted outside Firestone entrances in Akron Noblesville New Castle Fall River Memphis Des Moines and Pottstown.
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Senate Rejects Compromise On Atomic Bill
The Senate rejected the compromise Atomic Energy bill by 48 to 41 and sent the measure back to conference with the House to defend the Senate version. The debate centered on patent sharing versus exclusive patents for private atomic developments and government power sales preference for public utilities. Senators Wiley Anderson and Edwin Johnson indicated a possible renewed compromise, while four Republicans opposed the administration and two Democrats supported the deal. Page 2 notes the President’s stance and contemplates further action.
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Painting Now Valued At One Million Dollars
A Chicago collector paid 450 for a painting later deemed a Leonardo da Vinci Madonna and Child by Dr. Maurice H. Goldblatt of Notre Dame. The oil on wood piece, 23 by 20 inches, was bought in New York from a dealer who labeled it by an unknown artist.
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University of Notre Dame
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Big Road Project Set as Work Order Nears Issuance
State Highway department prepares to launch a 700000 project to widen U S 62 and 277 north of the city. Harold Redding and Associates announced signed roadway contracts returned this week. Ground-break set for August 20 with Gov Johnston Murray and local officials. U S 62 to become four-lane from Fort Sill Blvd to U S 277. a three level interchange planned at the junction. Redding was low bidder for the first bid phase with a bid of...
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Harold Redding
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Navajo Students to Fill Fort Sill Indian School to Capacity
Fort Sill Indian School will reach capacity for the new term with 60 Navajo students from Arizona and New Mexico joining 140 total students. The Indian Service authorized full beds, bringing FSIS enrollment to about 240 to 250, with Navajo pupils also attending Chilocco Riverside Anadarko and Concho institutes. Chartered buses will transport pupils to Anadarko and FSIS.
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Senate Will McCarthy s Censure Hearings Developments
Senate actions on McCarthy censure and the push to fund his legal counsel unfold as leadership weighs appointments and procedural steps. The 8 to 0 party-line vote to back an anti communist bill contrasts with McCarthy’s bid for paid legal representation amid ongoing hearings into his conduct.
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Friday the 13th superstitions swirl in city lore
Mayor Joe McCain recalled a black eye after ignoring a cat crossing and a town bully, while Lawton attorney Arthur Cavanagh dismisses common superstitions. Irish folklore speaks of mischievous leprechauns guarding treasure, yet experts warn against relying on luck. See Friday, Page 2.
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Five Escape From Prison Victim Guard Kidnapped by Fugitives
Massachusetts state police warn New England cities that at least one escapee carries a gun and all five are dangerous after five convicts escaped a prison. They seized guard Walter F. De Adder, 29, of Lawrence, as hostage and fled at 10 20 p m. The escapees include James L Schwarm William J Couture Martin F Feeney Richard Lavoie and Russell T Halliday with sentences ranging up to 17 years. Halliday shot a policeman during a drug store holdup in Watertown.
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Drouth Relief Program Expands in Oklahoma
PRYOR Okla federal grain feed and drought relief goes into effect in eligible Oklahoma areas. Frank Pollard FHA emergency loan chief says hay program not yet ready. Officials outline application review by county committees to determine eligibility and aid amounts.
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Oklahoma
Eisenhower
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Area Forecast: hot with clear to partly cloudy skies
Weather forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions through Saturday with highs of 100 to 103 degrees. Tonight’s low expected in the upper 70s, while today’s low was 72 and the morning reading was 95. Yesterday’s high reached 103.
Geneva Spy Ring Busted During Peace Conference
UP Switzerland says it has smashed a spy ring active during the Geneva peace conference and arrested two men. The spies worked for a nearby foreign power and were seized some time ago, a federal police spokesman said. The case goes to the Swiss federal cabinet when it meets after its vacation next month.
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Two More Polio Cases Reported This Summer
Two additional polio patients were listed today, bringing the summer total to nine. The new cases include Jerry Seaton, 3, of Marlow, and Meghan Price, 10, of Okeene, both in satisfactory condition. Mrs Seaton is a bulbar polio victim who is now out of isolation and "doing fine." James McGehee, son of Mr and Mrs J McGehee of Duncan, was admitted June 30 and is in satisfactory condition. Hospital briefings note the toll this year is higher than in recent years.
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Jury Convicts Nine Reds Of Conspiracy
In Philadelphia on August 13 nine leaders of the Communist party in eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware were found guilty of conspiring to teach and advocate violent overthrow of the government. They were convicted of violating the Smith Act of 1940. Foreman Earl G. Glass announced the verdict after the jury polled each defendant individually, with each saying guilty. Each faces up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Defendants include Joseph Kuzma and David Davis among others.
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