Deacons Call For Rally Against Segregation Begin Protest
Deacons of Chapel Baptist in Hobbs announce readiness to lead a riot to block school desegregation as Rev. Bill Carter accepts support but warns a riot would end his leadership. About 8,000 sign petition to delay desegregation until Supreme Court ruling. local boards proceed with orders amid controversy.
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Chapel
Bill Carter
New Mexico
Hobbs
Harry Stagg
New Mexico Baptist Convention
Mitchell Epperson
Northminster
Board of Education
Supreme Court
World Council of Churches hones guiding principles
Churchmen from around the world meet in Evanston to hammer out guiding principles for about 170 million Christians. Delegates discuss church attitudes to Communism, capitalism, race and social issues as six reports are prepared for plenary sessions and final adoption. Bishop K Orlin appeals for aid to East German churches amid religious oppression.
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Evanston
General Assembly
World Council of Churches
World Council
On Ae
K. Orlin
Germany
East Germany
South Korea Plans Army Buildup Amid Talks
Premier Paik Tu-chin said talks in Washington on expanding the South Korean army will soon yield a decision. He conceded no concrete results yet but insisted replacement by comparable Korean forces is essential.
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Washington
Paik Tu-chin
Paik
Record Rodeo Stand Draws Big Crowd in Oklahoma
A six day rodeo stands to feature a top purse and an expected crowd draw. Event organizers aim to surpass last year’s record attendance of twenty thousand and push for a new statewide dance and entertainment milestone in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
Mare Island Facelift for Navy Ammunition Moves On
Vallejo writer Hal Boyle tours Mare Island yard noting its century of service and vast facilities where 8000 tons of ammo are stored underground and 5130 tons of new rounds plus 22622 tons of overhauled ammo were produced in the last fiscal year. He contrasts the dangerous, skilled work with changing prices and a light aside about haircuts and hotel rates.
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Hal Boyle
William F. Gadberry
Mighty Mo Ships Out For Mothball Retirement Visit
The battleship Missouri prepared to depart Norfolk for Bremerton Washington where she will be retired to the mothball fleet after eight years as home ported dreadnaught. Navy and civilians held a farewell for the vessel noted for the surrender on its decks.
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Norfolk
Missouri
Bremerton
Wash
Navy says it will attack if hostile Reds threaten US air bases
In an interview with U S News & World Report, Stump said Navy units would fire without waiting to be fired upon if threatened by Reds in the Pacific. He emphasized orders to avoid provocation but affirmed the right to self defense when aggression is evident. He noted Chinese aircraft incidents and claimed Russia has about 100 submarines in the Pacific.
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Air Amerground
Pacific
Amen U. S. News & World Report
Stump
United States
Hainan
Police Hunt Clues To Gang Murders
Chicago police probe two mob killings linked to former Capone associates. Frank Maritote 60, once Al Capone bodyguard, was shot near his west side garage as he entered with his son present. Earlier Gioe 53 was killed in a separate underworld hit.
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Chicago
Maritote
West Side
Frank Diamond
Frank Maritote Jr
Oregon and Arizona Statehood Dates Noted
The text marks Oregon achieving statehood on February 14, 1859 and Arizona on February 14, 1912, noting the two dates as milestones in U S history.
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Oregon
Arizona
Dog Itch Drug Is Discovered
Two Yale scientists report the discovery of an externally applied antibiotic from brewer's yeast strains that rapidly improves itch and denuded dog skin. They forecast similar human use for athlete's foot and ringworm as tests proceed.
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New Haven, Conn
Yale
Ivan A. Parfentjev
Leon F. Whitney
City Councilman Ted Parker Stated Prophetic Warning
Altus Oklahoma August 23 City Councilman Ted Parker warned the city council that delaying library repairs was risky. Three days later the library ceiling collapsed showering the reading area with plaster and emergency repairs were ordered to the building.
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Altus. Okla
Ted Parker
Parker
Legislation Deserter Declared Traitor in Berlin
Berlin reports a West German legislator Karl Schmidt-Wittmack sought asylum in Soviet Germany and was denounced as a traitor by the Hamburg Christian Democratic party. He fled to Soviet Berlin Thursday and faces potential in absentia trial if evidence of subversive activity is found.
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Berlin
Germany
Communist Radio
Karl Schmidt-Wittmack
Christian Democratic
Hamburg
Otto John
Schmidt - Wittmack
Konrad Adenauer
Christian Democratic Party
Advertising man dies after Atlantic crash
Ray East man aged 20 from Des Moines known for the traffic safety article "Ten Seconds to Live" died at a hospital in Atlantic Iowa after injuries from a traffic accident. The piece was widely published in national magazines.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Ray Eastman
Des Moines
Record Oil Well Completions Seen
Oil and Gas Journal predicts record completions before year’s end with 345 deep test wells below 12 500 feet and 155 similar tests on continental shelves and southwestern areas. Potential profitable production from depths of five thousand feet is noted as a possibility.
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Tulsa
Okla
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Industry Magazine
Fatal crash buries driver under transformer debris
Willie Snelling, 50, died when his car struck a utility pole, causing a 1000 pound transformer to fall onto the vehicle. The wreck occurred at the scene, killing Snelling instantly. Police investigated the crash as a traffic fatality.
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Willie Snelling
Healing substance discovered without surgery
Scientists report a new substance shows healing effects without surgical intervention. Early studies indicate tissue repair properties and potential use in medical treatments already utilized in some therapies. Further research is planned to confirm efficacy and safety in broader applications.
Mountain View Fair Set as Kiowa’s First, Gatebo September Dates
The Mountain View Fair will be Kiowa’s first held at Gatebo from September 14 through 17 and at Roosevelt on September 22 and 23. The event is noted as a Kiowa community fair with plans announced for Hobart later in November.
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Mountain View Fair
Kiowa
Gatebo
Roosevelt
Hobart
Erick Quarterback Club Plans Aug 31 Steak Dinner
The Erick Quarterback Club announces preparations for the 1954 football season with a steak dinner set for August 31 in Erick Oklahoma. Members and supporters will gather to kick off the upcoming season.
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Erick
Okla
Stop Taking Harsh Drugs for Constipation
For constipation never take harsh drugs. Use Dr. Caldwell's Senna Laxative in Syrup Pepsin for gentle relief. The senna extract is a premier natural laxative and tastes pleasant. Money back if not satisfied. Mail bottle to Box 280 New York 18 NY.
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Dr. Caldwell
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