Thunderbirds Get Training Pay Awards at Fort Hood
About 5000 soldiers from Oklahoma's 45th National Guard Division received $400000 in summer camp pay before heading home. Maj Gen Hal Muldrow praised troops as awards were given for rifle, pistol and softball. top rifle team went to Co C 190th Infantry Ada. pistol honor to HQ Co 1 79th Infantry Eto ne. softball trophy to 700th Ordnance Battalion Norman.
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Oklahoma
45Th National Guard
Hal Muldrow
Raymond S. McClain
Co. C
190Th Infantry Regt
Ada
Kenneth H. Bunch
Benny €. Floyd
Jack F. Holbird
Don’ E. Summers
James C. Styron
Tom Bear
17Th Infantry
Edmond
William S. Key
Headquarters Commy
1St Bn
179Th Infantry
Eteno
Don C. King
Floyd E. Lorenzen
Bennie V. Money
Jack F. Wells
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J. L. Farmer
Norman
Reece McGee
Charles E. Lundy
Lavern Weber
Stillwater
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Okemah
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Durant
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Stone Bluff
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Anadarko
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Holdenville
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Hobart
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En M. Set
William Evans
James Sandfer
Marlow
Charles Hosey
Horace M. Cook
McAlester
William W. Kelley
Sand Springs
Andy J. Cramer
Pawnee
Arthur Tripp
Tahlequah
Johnnie Rackley Jr
Haskell
Minnie N. Hinson Jr
Lawton
Robert L. Long Jr
Milvin L. Madwell
Senate Passes Postal Pay Hike and Opposition Veto Warning
The Senate approves a postal pay hike but cautions that a House version must pass to avoid conference. Senate leader Knowland warns President Eisenhower would veto any raise without higher postal rates. He says the measure likely won’t become law if defeated.
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Senate
William F. Knowland
Eisenhower
Knowland
Gary Seeks Support for Turnpike Plan in Lawton Visit
Sen Gary praised Lawton’s growth and national road funding, noting Oklahoma’s tax structure compared to peers. Lawton leaders including Ozmund Rhoads Knox and Chamber officials outlined turnpike plans with estimates of 220 to 230 million dollars for Oklahoma City to Lawton to Wichita Falls toll road. Logan pledged support while Hirschfield said bankers were sold on the Lawton plan and the broader turnpike network.
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Turnpike Commission
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Githen K. Rhoads
James G. Knox
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Vernon Howell
Chamber Roads and Highway Committee
Milton Keating
Chamber
Wyatt Hendrick
Gary
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Gov
Murray
Oklahoma
Gary Point
Logan
Bill Logan
Sen
Norman Hirschfield
Oklahoma City
Wichita Falls
Lawton Hirschfield
Fort Snd
Iveness
Little Hope Seen For River Project In Oklahoma
Rep. Victor Wickersham of Oklahoma says there is very little chance for House action on a Senate approved Washita Basin irrigation project. He aimed to urge White House talks with the Oklahoma delegation but failed to secure a conference as he pressed the case in a House speech. The plan would authorize 37 million dollars to irrigate about 26 000 acres and supply water to 11 towns.
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Victor Wickersham
D-Okl
House
Washita Basin
Oklahoma
White House
Washita River
CAP holds annual search drill in Ada Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Civil Air Patrol wing and an air rescue squadron from Ellington Field Texas will join in a yearly search exercise at Chauncey field on September 11 and 12. More than 5 participants are expected.
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Okla
Oklahoma
Civil Air Patrol
Ellington Field
Houston
Chauncey Field
Heat Lingers With Mostly Fair Local Forecast
The forecast calls for generally fair skies with no rain. Highs around 100 today and Saturday, with slightly cooler northeast tonight. State forecasts predict 95 to 105 for Saturday and scattered afternoon storms mainly in the east. The rain won’t alter temperatures much, weather officials say.
Courtesy Boxes To Get A Trial In Downtown Centers
A three month trial of yellow courtesy boxes starts Monday in the center of each downtown block to save traffic violators a trip to police headquarters. Traffic Records Clerk Alford Hennessee says the boxes are temporary and will be kept if used. Officers Kenneth Stradley and Lt. W D White installed the boxes this week, fastened to parking meters.
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Alford Hennessee
Kenneth Stradley
W. D. White
Council To Pick Witzel Successor
A special city council meeting is set for tomorrow at 10 a.m. to nominate a successor to Jake Witzel. One ward councilman expected to be present. oath to Pete Fullerton and mayoral appointment with council confirmation. George Washington's only trip abroad involved journeys to Barbados.
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Jake Witzel
George Washington
Barbados
Fireworks Ahead At Bypass Hearing
Oklahoma City officials and lawmakers clash in the Legislative Council Roads and ae Committee hearing over the U S 66 bypass route. The four lane project faces a showdown on whether to elevate or route around Bethany with a federal aid condition to be set by a Bureau of Public Roads engineer. The Highway Commission favors an elevated or Bethany routed bypass to avoid city disruption.
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Oklahoma City
Legislative Council
Roads and Ae
Broara
Bethany
The
Highway Commission
Three Yugoslavs Seek Asylum in Germany
Three Yugoslav youths evaded fellow students yesterday and asked U S military police for political asylum from their communist government. They were part of a group of 40 Yugoslav students touring Germany.
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Mernberg
Germany
U. S
Oklahoma hen population declines as egg production rises
In Stillwater Oklahoma the hen population shows a decade drop while egg output climbs as AM College expert RB Thompson notes hens numbered about 14 million in 193?. The report highlights a shift in livestock dynamics with more eggs produced per hen despite fewer birds.
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Oklahoma
Stillwater
Okla
Thompson
AM College
Exproduction Rises Sharply After Year
Production per unit surged from 107.8 to 148.5 after a prior average of 0, indicating a notable increase in output despite earlier counts.
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