Indian Exposition To Open Monday Parade On Tap
An Anadarko parade marks the 23rd annual American Indian Exposition opening Monday at 1 p.m. A 522nd Infantry battalion silent drill platoon of 36 men led by Capt. Harold Neal and a 24 man drum and bugle corps will march and perform at the fairgrounds after the parade. About 30 tribes will participate in native costumes with dignitaries including U.S. Sen. Robert Kerr Rep. Victor Wickersham and gubernatorial candidate Reuben Sparks expected. Prizes totaling 200 dollars will be awarded.
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Harold Neal
Anadarko Fairgrounds
U.S
Robert S. Kerr
Victor Wickersham
Reuben Sparks
McCarthy seeks legal help for probe into seating fight
The Senate approved a $30,000 fund for McCarthy's Watkins committee to hire a lawyer to steer the inquiry into the seated senator dispute. Edward Bennett Williams is expected as counsel. McCarthy disputed reports of owing taxes, asserting a possible refund instead, while a staff study targets a Voice of America official said fired for informing the FBI about communist leanings. Jenner pressed Rules on a fired aide claim tied to cooperation with McCarthy's probe.
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Seed pods on potatoes puzzle growers
Seed pods resembling tomatoes on potato plants can be misleading. Experts warn that planting the seeds yields new potato varieties, usually unrelated to the parent plant.
Doc Dopey and butter trade shake Wisconsin stance
Chicago butter prices hold steady as Oklahoma reports mixed farm prices and state poultry and eggs listings. Local figures mention Jack Carter of Fairmont Creamery shipping butter to Wisconsin under Uncle Sam subsidies, with community notes on a public service cash register and local residents including Morris Tope and James Brock.
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Chou En Lai Urges Formosa Liberation Policy
London report says Chou En Lai impressed the council with support for Formosa liberation. The foreign minister’s remarks followed recent broadcasts by Chinese military leaders urging early overthrow of Chiang Kai Shek on Formosa.
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Pastor Indicted On Rape Charge Involving Children Home
Breathitt County grand jury indicted Rev. Harold W. Meland pastor of Maranatha Church in Okeene Oklahoma and former Bethel Children's Home supervisor. Two teenage girls filed charges after a resident learned of alleged incidents. Meland denied wrongdoing saying it was a serious mistake. authorities said he was not in custody and would be contacted if he waived extradition.
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Harold W. Meland
Maranatha
Okeene
Okla
Meland
Bethel Children’s Home
Noble
Allie Watkins
Eisenhower upbeat midyear economic report faces mixed doubt
Washington reports show President Eisenhower claiming the economy halted its decline and improved welfare with barometers pointing to better conditions. House Economic Chair Walcott hailed prosperity without war, while Senator Douglas, a Democratic critic, warned the outlook remains overly rosy and compares the economy to 1929 with only stocks rising.
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Nudist Hater Denies He's 'Peeping Tom'
Rev. Braxton B. Sawyer says he did not attend a sunbathers convention as a peeping Tom and was invited to Battle Creek to speak while fully clothed. He contends nudist leaders allowed entry with clothes on but then pressed him to disrobe, contradicting their invitation.
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Friday the 13th superstition and origin explored
The piece notes Friday as an unlucky day tied to misfortune and the crucifixion, while contrasting superstition with historical data showing no consistent spike in bad events. It mentions labor unions, common workplace practices, and advise on avoiding mirrors and brooms, reflecting folk beliefs of the era.
Atomic bill debate tests patent rights and public power preference
Democratic senators pressed on exclusive patent rights led by Sterling Cole while Republicans and Democrats argued over preference for publicly owned utilities in buying government power under a revised atomic bill. Supporters warned of a close vote as debate stretched to three hours, with Hickenlooper insisting provisions protect nearest public locations.
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Hospital News Items Chronicle Local Births and Admissions
Local hospital notes list births with times and weights including memorial and twin mentions, plus admissions and surgeries. Entries cite names such as Anita Williams and Nora Wilson with addresses in Oklahoma towns, and others like Roy Choice and Roger Dale Jung.
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FCC Balks Hale Orders Cut 22 Feet From Courthouse Tower
County officials press the FCC for a license while Sheriff Ray Hale demands that the Oklahoma Short Wave Communication Co remove 22 feet from the new courthouse radio tower. The firm pledged swift approval with the addition of a blinker light and auxiliary lights for 914. Hale says radios are needed now and the tower will be reduced if necessary.
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Gett Ray Hale
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Texas Guards Set for Sill Camp Training
Texas National Guardsmen from the XLI Corps artillery begin a two week encampment at Fort Sill, arriving Saturday for a training period starting Sunday and running through August. The units include 8th FA Gp, 474th FA Obs battalion, and the 447th Fire-are a Reserve unit.
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Weather highs and lows across Oklahoma noted
The report records .79 inch of rainfall lowering overnight temperatures to 63 the coolest in the state. Hobart reported the lowest reading, with highs yesterday reaching 102 in Enid and McAlester and 101 in Oklahoma City. Today the southwest should see highs from 100 to 110.
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Prison riot ends with guard abduction and car theft
A group led by Halliday seized Rivet Langdon and four guards, forced them into cells, overpowered more staff in the locker room, and compelled gatekeeper John Silver to open the exit. The quintet then escaped in guard De Adrean’s car while other guards on duty fled.
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Adiators 101 F Reveals Incomplete Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text shows a partial headline or label “ae Ft eees in ii) ADIATORS 101 F” with unreadable surrounding context, hindering clear topic or event identification. The readable bits suggest technical terms or classification from a larger story, but no coherent names, places, dates, or outcomes are determinable from the fragment.
Suspect Quizzed In Robbery Claim
A police report describes a cab ride from Lawton toward Fort Sill that escalated into a fight over the fare. The suspect allegedly knocked a Fort Sill man to the ground and left toward Lawton. Three passing witnesses alerted police. the missing $10 billfold was found to be gone. Craft to be questioned further before charges. Officers Johnny Rhodes and Melvin Kelly assisted.
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Funeral Rites for Mrs. Roxie Insley Held in Junction City
Mrs. Roxie Insley a long time Junction City resident and sister of Mrs. Mary McNiff died at 8 20 p m Thursday in Junction City Kansas Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 30 p m in Junction City with burial there She was aunt of Mrs Mary Lou McCarty and Harold A McNiff 514 Bell
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Harold A. McNift
Benjamin Hotchkiss Born in Wa Conn Inventor of Gun
Benjamin B Hotchkiss the inventor of the machinegun known by his name was born in Wa Conn.
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