City officials announce resignations at council meeting
Three city employees submit formal resignations to the council including C F Verner warden of the animal shelter H W Percival city land agent and John Keeney city hall custodian Percival will join the Veterans Administration in Lubbock Texas and his resignation is effective tonight Keeney resigned August 13 and Verner’s status follows an earlier council inquiry into animal shelter operations The council may appoint a new dump superintendent or an assistant sanitary superintendent and review garbage handling ordinances
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C. F. Verner
City Animal Shelter
H. W. Percival
John Keeney
H. D. Hastings
Verner
Percival
Lake Lawtonka
Veterans Administration
Lubbock
Tex
Keeney
Joe McCain
McCain
McKenzie
Lester McKenzie
Hastings
Kepler
Pursley
Colonel Dilley Critics Stir Army Town Dress Debate
Maude Lillian Davison of Guthrie Oklahoma voices hope prayers will change women’s dress for the better. A Frankfurt based sergeant’s wife condemns Colonel Dilley for dictating attire and signs of discontent among soldiers’ wives grow louder.
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Maude Lillian Davison
Guthrie
Okla
E. Noble St
Dilley
Frankfurt
Roy
Six More Sooner Polio Patients Reported
Six new polio patients were admitted to Oklahoma hospitals today. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis said the state total reached 318 cases, up from 303 a year ago. Of the 118 currently hospitalized, 35 are in the acute stage.
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Associated Press
National Foundation For
Foundation
Hospital News Items Brief Updates On Admissions Births And Dismissals
The report lists numerous hospital entries including admissions for Tselee Fort Cobb Sanene Loco Stecker and others, multiple births with parents named and dates in August, followed by discharges and medical procedures. Names span communities such as Anadarko Roswell Duncan Sterling and Alam, with ages from infants to teens and notes on polio surgeries and medical care.
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Tselee
Fort Cobb
Sanene Loco
Stecker
Ae Toyebo
Anadarko
Ary Beartrack
Emerson Property Dispute Over School Site Sale
The article discusses potential city action to reclaim Emerson property from the school system arguing city gains from federal site gifts and parkland contributions. The school board holds eminent domain rights and questioned council threats to cloud titles while City Attorney Jennings was unavailable for comment.
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McKinley
Washington
North Addition
McCain
Emerson
Justin Kuntz
Charles Jennings
Moyage
City Jail Suspect Linked to Hijacking and Assault
Ballard identified suspect Sheets in city jail by trousers and shoes after a violent incident. He described clothing changes since the alleged hijacking and told officers the motive was bootlegging. Ballard sought medical help for a bleeding head wound.
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Ballard
Sheets
Arthur Cavanaugh
Anrd
School Workshop Begins Tonight
Lawton teachers attend the annual OEA NEA leadership workshop opening tonight at Oklahoma College for Women Chickasha. OCW President Dr C Dan Procter welcomes delegates with Mrs Billie Davis as a featured speaker and Dr Karl Berns assisting NEA activities through Thursday.
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Lawton
Oea-Nea
Oklahoma College For Women
Chickasha
Thelma Talla
Lawton Public Schools
Oklahoma Education Association
Venna Lee Wallace
John Shoemaker
Talla
Lee Smith
Mary Sue Silk
Mildred Coltharp
Ezella LaCrosse
Lawtence Teachers Association
Lorenambings
Jetasan
Wyn Newton
Vivian Oswalt
Oleta Littlefield
Effie Witten
Minnie Attaway
Earl Hamburger
Mary Ethel French
Velma Hoffman
Gladyseck
OEA
OEA Board of Directors
C. Dan Procter
OCW
Billie Davis
Saturday Evening Post
Atlantic City
NEA
New York City
National Education Association
Karl Berns
NEA Business
Berns
Oklahoma City Livestock Prices Aug 17 Report
Oklahoma City market summary lists cattle with 6 500 calves and 12 loads of cattle including steers and heifers. Slaughter cows weak, bulls steady, stockers active. hogs down about 25 points, sheep with prime lambs to 29.00 and native lambs 16.00–19.00. state poultry and egg prices show wheat and egg price movements across towns.
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Oklahoma City Livestock
Oklahoma City
USDA
State Department of Agriculture Today
Lawton
Frederick
Alva
Bison
Hennessey
Kingfisher
Enid
Fairview
Hobart
Medford
Vici
Blackwell
Yukon
Clinton
el Reno
Guymon
Hooker
Broilers
Steady
F. O. B. Farm
Muskogee
Vinita
Ardmore
Tulsa
Spots
Durant
Watonga
Chandler
Okla City
Pauls Valley
Elk City
Laverne
Chickasha
McAlester
Chickash
Muskogee Officer To Attend FBI Class
Upsgt. Bethany G. Jones of the Muskogee police will attend the 54th session of the FBI National Academy in Washington starting August 30. Jones is identification officer and secretary to Police Chief R. M. Pickens, serving since 1947 with a Korea-era break 1950 to 1952. The 12 week course includes about 80 officers from across the nation.
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Oklahoma City
Bethany G. Jones
Muskogee
FBI National Academy
Nat Johnson
FBI
Jones
Washington
R. M. Pickens
Korea
Arms seized as police prep for Queen's visit in Belfast
In Newry four men were arrested early Tuesday carrying guns and explosives in a security crack down against possible IRA violence during Queen Elizabeth II's visit. Police pursued them on a Newry street at 4 AM as she prepared to fly to Aldergrove and travel to Belfast where 5 000 officers guarded the route to a liner ceremony.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
Newry
Irish Republic
Aldergrove
Oklahoma Cotton Crop Estimation Forecasts Fair Quality
Oklahoma's 1954 cotton crop was estimated at 330 678 bales, about percent of last year, with conditions varying by region but overall expected to be fair. A good rain soon would greatly improve yields.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Ford Regains Top Spot In Auto Sales
DETROIT Ford recaptures the No 1 position in auto sales for the first five months and June in 27 states with a total Ford car sales of 631307. Chevrolet follows with 251 amen ie Plymouth 196458 Oldsmobile 175837 Pontiac 165845 and Mercury 140381.
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Ford
Detroit
Automotive News
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
Mercury
Senate and House clash over Communist party ban changes
Senate leaders back House changes to a Communist ban bill that would redefine party membership as conspiracy and ease board powers while the Justice Department resists. Supporters say both versions outlaw the party, though neither explicitly uses that phrase.
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Butler
Senate
House
Communist Party
Glee Club Tickets For Purdue Show At Fort Sill
Tickets for the August 26 Purdue University Varsity Glee Club performance in Fort Sill Theater No 1 at 8 30 p m go on sale in downtown firms Wednesday Prices are 1 for main floor and 50 cents for balcony Proceeds benefit Fort Sill youth activities Limited seating capacity 900.
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Purdue University
Fort Sill
A. B. Drug
Gilbert Drug
R&s
NCO
Portuguese Reclaim Tiracol Fort in Goa Show of Force
Portuguese troops retook Tiracol fortress in Goa after dispersing pro Indian demonstrators who had occupied the bastion. Reports from New Delhi cited a naval landing and brief bombardment with casualties debated, while others claimed only blanks fired or a few arrests.
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Bat Bines
Goa
Tiracol
New Delhi
Bombay
India
Portugal
Tiraco
Nova Goa
Se India
Associated Press
Harold K. Milks
Nehru
Mitchell says investigation needed on Eisenhower contract
Senator Mitchell accuses a White House–linked deal in the Dixon-Yates power contract for the Paducah atomic plant. He cites a 90 million dollar gap versus a rival bid and claims the Republican leadership blocked subcommittee funds. Bobby Jones denies any President influence.
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D-Tenn
Mitchell
Eisenhower
Washington
James C. Hagerty
White House
American Bar Assa
Senate Subcommittee On Monopoly
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R-Ind
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TVA
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
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Atomic Energy Mission
Atomic Energy Commission
Ceneal
K. D. Nichols
AEC
Anders
New York
la E. Burch
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Ittee
Refugee Serb Woman Endures Isolation In United States
A Serb woman linked to Jaksa Petrich faced years of confinement in New York and New Jersey, barred from church and private work, moved among families as a chattel, then aided by the Serbian Cathedral to seek refuge. Her case parallels Osana Kasenkina's escape.
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Jaksa Petrich
United Nations
Stajka
United States
New York
Petrich
New Jersey
Hendrickson
Osana Kasenkina
Sleeping Mother Smothers Baby Girl in Oklahoma City
Two week old Claudia June Bond was found dead early today in Oklahoma City. Acting Coroner Annabelle Wricht ruled accidental suffocation as the cause. The infant was found partially under her sleeping mother and died at the scene. The Bond family has three other children.
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Oklahoma City
Annabelle Wricht
Claudia June Bond
Claude
Funeral rites for Dr Lawton conducted in local church
Funeral rites for Dr Lawton were held at 10 30 a m in the tier chapel with Rev William E Harris of Liberty as pastor officiating in Memorial Gardens. Members of the Christian church women's circle No 2 attended in a body and honorary bearers included G M Brooks Lee Eckles L L Wiley Allen Willis Joe Porter and Peter Gasiden. The pioneer Lawtonian died Saturday after a three month illness and resided at 507 A.
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Lawton Real
William E. Harris
Liberty Ee
Memorial Gardens
Christian Church Women’s Circle No. 2
G. M. Brooks
Lee Eckles
L. L. Wiley
Allen Willis
Joe Porter
Peter Gaseeeen
Lawtonian
Neptune services for Lawton civic leader held at Central Baptist
Everett E. Neptune prominent Lawton civic leader will be honored with a funeral service at 10 a.m. at Central Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Richard T. Hopper. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Lawton Funeral Service.
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Everett E. Neptune
Lawton
Central Baptist Church
Stoenson
J. C. Penney
Richard T. Hopper
Central Baptist
Highland Cemetery
Lawton Funeral
Mother Held For Attempt To Kill Baby In Guthrie
An 18 year old Negro mother is jailed in Logan County on assault with intent to kill charges after attempting to smother her illegitimate infant. The grandmother Ruthie Davis reported hearing the infant's feet on fire and a rag over the face. the struggle drew help and the baby was saved.
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Guthrie
Okla
Logan County
Ring
Ruthie Davis
Merle G. Smith Jr
Walters Man Loses Finger In Drilling Mishap
Jim Davis, 37, of Walters, suffered left ring finger amputation during a drilling operation. Davis underwent surgery and was reported in satisfactory condition at Southwestern Hospital after the incident with a Wichita Falls based drill company.
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Walters
Jim Davis
Southwestern Hospital
Wichita Falls
Five Day Forecast Sees Warm Temperatures Across State
Statewide weather note reports high night time lows of 82 in Ponca City and Tulsa. Forecasts for the next five days call for temperatures four to eight degrees above normal, with highs near the low 90s and lows around 70.
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State
Ponca City
Tulsa
Kansas Bandit Caught After Wild Night Flight
Grover C Robinson feared capture after a spree that included robbing a couple, taking a deputy’s revolver, and escaping in a police car. A chase drew 60 officers across Jackson Clay and Clinton counties and the state highway patrol. an Independence police car overturned during the pursuit injuring Robinson and hospitalizing Osborne.
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Jackson
Clay
Clinton
State Highway Patrol
Independence
Osborne
Grover C. Robinson
Herman Weyland
Warrensburg
Robinson
Weyland
General Davis Inspects Oklahoma National Guard Drill
Lt. Gen. Isaac Davis, commanding general of the 4th Army, arrived at North Fort Hood to oversee Oklahoma National Guard training. He will meet with Maj. Gen. Hal Muldrow, tour the 179th Infantry, observe the 279th in a squad attack, and hold a briefing with the 45th Division staff as about 5,000 Thunderbirds finish their two-week camp.
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North FT. Hood
Tex
Isaac Davis
4Th Army
Oklahoma National Guard
Davis
45Th
Hal Muldrow
279Th
Thunderbirds
Grand Jury To Get Part Tax Case
The Justice Department said an income tax case involving George R. Parr a powerful business and political figure in Duval County Texas would be placed before a federal grand jury in Houston for study. Parr lives in San Diego Texas and is known as the Duke of Duval County.
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Justice Department
George RP. Prr
Duval County
Tex
Houston
Department
Justice
Internal Revenue Service
Parr
San Diego
Duke of
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