Gary Assails National Dem Leadership in New York
Oklahoma Governor Gary blasted the national Democratic leadership in a New York speech, criticizing Paul Butler and Doenges dispute while urging unity to win the election. He contrasted Republican and Democratic records on agriculture, labor, and resources, linking postwar prosperity to leadership.
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New York
Raymond Gary
Oklahoma
Democratic Party
Gary
Paul M. Butler
Doenges
National Democratic Committee
W. C. Doenges
Bartlesville
National Committee
Young Democrats
Robert F. Wagner
New York City
Raps
GOP
Navy SeaMaster Explodes Claims Four Die In Crash
The Navy SeaMaster jet seaplane exploded after takeoff from Glenn L. Martin Co. near Baltimore. Four aboard including three Martin employees and one Navy officer died, with one body recovered by parachute. The crash occurred about 70 miles southeast of Washington over Chesapeake Bay as authorities investigate cause.
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Washington
Chesapeake Bay
Navy
Glenn L. Martin Co
Baltimore
Martin
Potomac River
Adm
Arleigh Burke
Naval Operations
Earl Mountbatten
Interior official hopeful on Wichita Mountains clash
ARRY DONOHUE of the Interior Department arrived for a on the spot inspection of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. He said a satisfactory solution is possible as negotiations continue with the Army over use of 10,700 acres for Fort Sill expansion. Donohue stressed wildlife remains the primary purpose while avoiding unsafe public closures and preserving defense needs.
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Arry Donohue
Department of Interior
Washington, D. C
Interior Army
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Donohue
Interior
Wesley A. O’ewart
Wildlife Refuge
Fort Sill
Washington
Congress
Ford Attacks Fund Actions Century of Debate in Detroit
Detroit reports Henry Ford II, Ford Motor Co. president and Ford Foundation trustee, rebukes the Fund for the Republic in a letter to Syracuse Legionnaire John Dungey. Ford says as a private citizen he questions the fund’s methods, denying any intervention by the foundation while noting some actions seem dubious and invite criticism.
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Detroit
Fund For the Republic
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Co
Ford Foundation
Syracuse
N. Y
American
Dungey
Ford
The
Foundation
Fire damages county agent office storage room
An early morning fire at the county agent’s office destroyed a small records storage room in the basement at the courthouse. Fire Captain Jim Martin said investigators could not determine the cause, with the 5:22 a.m. report and blaze confined to the storage area.
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Jim Martin
Martin
Industry Aid Still Leading C C Project
Lawton community leaders urge broader input on industrial growth urging citizens to mail ideas to the Lawton Chamber of Commerce Box 777 for the 1956 program of work. The chamber and local committees have been active, seeking prospects and information to lay groundwork for southwest Oklahoma industry.
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Lawton Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Lawton
Oklahoma
Sills Sage Brush Units Start Home
Lawton families will be reunited next week as 3000 Fort Sill troops in Exercise Sage Brush at Fort Polk Louisiana start returning home. The 64th Ordnance Battalion arrived at Fort Sill’s Artillery and Guided Missile Center at 5 p.m. Wednesday. First men back were six enlisted from the 2nd Field Artillery Battery and the battalion had been slated to return Sunday. Next arrivals include the First Ordnance Company and the 932nd Field Artillery Observation.
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Lawton
Fort Sill
Fort Polk
64Th Ordnance Battalion
Artillery and Guided Missile Center
Ordnance Co
932Nd Field Artillery
Sagebrush
Blind-In-Law Killer Confesses After Fatal Shot
HEALDTON Okla a 55 year old former convict admitted killing his blind brother in law with a .20 gauge shotgun yesterday four hours after the incident. He said the death stemmed from family trouble and surrendered in his car about a mile north of Ringling. His wife Davie was the only witness.
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Killough
Fowler
Highway Patrol
Glenn McHale
Kenneth Skelton
George Tucker
Fox
Carter County
Enoch Watterson
Watterson
Thief Flops After Failed Car Theft at Stimpson Motor
City detectives traced a reported auto theft to Stimpson Motor Co where a 1952 Chevrolet vanished from the No 11 S11th lot. The would be thief first attempted another Chevrolet and used a common theft ruse but proved unable to profit from the scheme.
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Stimpson Motor Co
Bill Stimpson
No. 11
S. 11Th
Navy Plane Crash Leaves 7 Missing
A two engine Navy patrol bomber crashed at sea near 26 miles east of Kauai. Three of the 10 aboard were rescued by a submarine Bashaw.Seven submarines and four planes searched the flare lit ocean for the seven missing airmen. Survivors identified as Lt. K. C. Guedel pilot Lt. (j.g.) E. J. O'Malley co pilot and Lt. (j.g.) Robert S. Smith navigator.
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Honolulu
Navy
Kauai
Oahu
Bashaw
K. C. Guedel
J.g
E. J. O'Malley
Robert S. Smith
Adlai Blasts Hate Monger Campaigning
Adlai Stevenson denounces GOP leaders for hate mongering politics calling it distressing and dangerous, risking democracy at home and abroad. He urged a quick end to such practices as he warned against divisive rhetoric fueling class conflict and undermining American credibility.
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New York
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
GOP
Aflcio
Secretary of Agriculture
Republican Senatorial Committee
Eisenhower
Dinners
America
Germany
Negro Shot as Woman Is Detained by Police
Police hold a 24 year old white woman for investigation of the shooting of a Negro man, James Crumpton, as he left a tavern at 205 N First. Crumpton was treated at Fort Sill hospital and released with instructions to see a physician. A taxi driver said the shooting was done by the suspect, who denied involvement. Detectives sought the victim for questioning later today.
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James Crumpton
Quaner Dewberry
Dewberry
Crumpton
Fort Sill
School Official Guilty in Meeker Rape Case
A district court jury found Clyde Foster, former Meeker superintendent, guilty of raping a pupil. Jurors deliberated eight hours and sentenced were left to District Judge Don Powers.
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Chandler
Okla
Clyde Foster
Meeker
Don Powers
National Commander Asked To Probe State Legion Kingmakers
Oklahoma City The national commander of the American Legion was asked to investigate the Oklahoma department after Alex Pope of Kingfisher charged a small coalition of kingmakers led by Elmer Fraker and supported by Charles Hashall and Raymond Trapp has taken control. Pope criticized the Tulsa state convention as undemocratic and accused leaders of violating the organization’s constitution. Hashall denied being under Fraker’s dictate.
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Pope Claims
Fraker
Oklahoma City
American Legion
Oklahoma American Legion Department
Alex Pope
Keith Lowery Henry Ellyson
Kingfisher
J. Addington Wagner
Indianapolis
Pope
Post
Raymond Gary
Gary
Fred Frey
Chickasha
Legion
The
War Veterans Commission
Woodrow W
Hardy
Norman
Congress of the United States
Tulsa
Hashall
Elmer Fraker
Mother Is Accused Of Rival's Murder
In Casper Wyoming a 42-year-old mother, Mrs Rose Alexander, was arrested and charged with murder after confessing to a coroner's jury that she buried Barbara Alexander the ex-wife of her husband in the cellar of a Casper home to protect the children.
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Casper
Wyo
Rose Alexander
Barbara Alexander
Rose
Barbara
Alexander
Jewish Festival To Start Friday Fort Sill and Norman schedule Hanukka events
Hanukka the Festival of Lights will be celebrated for eight days starting Friday night at Fort Sill with Sabbath services, a Hanukka party, and a Dec. 18 fellowship in Norman. Other activities include a Dec. 11 children's celebration and Dec. 17 party. The observance recalls the Maccabeean victory and the oil miracle.
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Fort Sill
Norman
B. C
Antiochus
Syria
Palestine
Hattathias
Temple
Jerusalem
Area To Remain Cool With Moderate Freeze Expected
Strong northerly winds push through the top area as a cool spell continues. Highs today near 50 with tonight’s low around 25, and similar 50s on Friday. Lawton area sees no precipitation for several days with clouds increasing and a warmer Saturday. Today’s low 35 and 11 am 45. Wednesday’s high reached 60.
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Lawton
City Fund Drive To End Dec 15
Lawton Fort Sill United Fund Red Cross drive will end on December 15, executive director Charles H. Gallaher announced to The campaign cabinet and agency heads met Wednesday. Charlie Wade handed out uncleared campaign cards to agency heads for clearance and reporting by the deadline. The drive stands at 85 percent of a $96,314 goal.
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Lawton-Fort Sill
Three Teen-Age Sisters Battle Oklahoma City Cops
Three teen-age sisters provoked a major clash with Oklahoma City police, leaving officers with bite marks and a chased pursuit. The fracas began when officers stopped cars racing on SW 29th Street and escalated as the sisters damaged a patrol car, bit a officer, and caused chaos in the county juvenile ward.
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Oklahoma City
B. V. Dean
Bill Loyd
Dean
Loyd
SW 29Th Street
Dean and
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