Jury Deliberates Sam Sheppard Murder Case in Ohio
In Cleveland a nine week trial ends with Judge Blythin instructing seven men and five women jurors to weigh five possible verdicts, including first degree murder, with or without mercy, second degree murder, manslaughter, or acquittal. Dr Samuel Sheppard, 30, faces the bludgeon slaying of his wife Marilyn, 31, on July 4.
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Cleveland
Samuel Sheppard
Edward Blythin
Sheppard
Marilyn
Ohio
Criminal Courts
Blythin
State Pardon and Parole Commission
John J. Mahon
Ann W. Foote
Luella Williams
Chip
UN Secretary Accepts Chou Bid For Talks
UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold accepted an invitation for face to face talks with Red China's Chou En Lai in Peiping and would go as soon as arrangements allowed. He may discuss questions related to world peace though the fate of 11 U S airmen jailed as spies was not promised. The Peiping broadcast announced the invitation and Hammarskjold's decision to decide a date. The plan follows three prior attempts to arrange a meeting with Peiping officials.
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Dulles
John Foster Dulles
Western
Europe
NATO
Pierre Mendes- France
France
Kremlin
Alé Dulles
United Nations
N. Y
U. N
Dag Hammarskjold
Red China
Chou En-Lai
Peiping
Hammarskjold
Chou
General Assembly
Peiping Radio
London
U. N. Assembly
Sweden
Stockholm
Swedish Academy of Letters
Pei- See
Reprimand for soldier who failed to salute flag
Private A. Wallace of Ridgewood Md received an official reprimand from Brig. Gen. John R. Burns for not saluting the Stars and Stripes during retreat ceremonies last Nov. 3. Burns noted no evidence of disloyalty and urged future better conduct after talks with Wallace.
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Burns
Army
Wallace
2Nd Army
Ft. Meade
Carl L. Teshman
Solons Hit Red Demand That U.S. Quit Formosa
Washington reports that Republican and Democratic senators condemned Moscow radio demands that the United States abandon Formosa. Sen. Wiley said free elections would show Formosans want the U S to stay and noted Poland and other territories would reveal Soviet aims. Sen. Humphrey called the broadcast a Kremlin deception and urged withdrawals begin with Iron Curtain states. Sen. Green warned the demand threatens Pacific defense and the Nationalist regime on Formosa.
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Washington
Russia
United States
Formosa
Sen
Wiley
R-Wis
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Poland
Moscow Radio
Kremlin
Austria
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Humphrey
Sen. Green
D-Ri
Pacific
Chamber of Commerce to elect new officers in January
January installation planned for the Chamber of Commerce with seven new directors chosen this week. The board includes holdovers and a Fort Sill representative, with officers to be elected from among members or the new board. James G. Knox retires as president.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ray Babbitt
Home Savings and Loan
John Keathley
Lawton Meat Supply
Exall English
Security Bank and
Fort Sill
Mther
James G. Knox
Bob Gilbert
Calvin Darnell
Treasure
Area Weather Forecast Continues Fair and Cold
The forecast calls for continued fair and cold conditions through Saturday. Highs today and Saturday reach 45 to 48 degrees. Tonight remains cold with lows of 22 to 25 degrees. Today’s low around 33 and 11 am reading 42. Thursday’s high expected at 58.
Pentagon Plans 100000 Volunteers Trained Each Year
The Defense Department unveils a plan to recruit 100000 youths under 19 annually for six months of active training followed by up to 9 to 14 years in reserve. It aims for a five million man reserve by 1959 with 3 million in trained forces and 2 million in a nonorganized pool. The draft and National Guard would continue, six month trainees serving in the Guard, Army, or Marine Corps. Page 12 MILITARY.
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Washington
Defense Department
Congress
National Guard
Army
Marine Corps Uni
Navy
Air Force
Asst
Secretary of Defense
Carter L. Burgess
Wilson
Burgess
Eisenhower
Blast damages Civic Hall flue and boiler in explosion
A mid morning blast at McMahon Memorial auditorium damaged the building s flue and boiler costing thousands of dollars. Two workers were unharmed. Investigators blamed accumulated gas ignited by a faulty automatic pilot light. The main structure appears intact. Repairs to the flue and boiler will delay See BLAST Page 4.
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McMahon Memorial Auditorium
Registration Eyed For Charter Vote
Efforts to open the registration books ahead of the January 11 special election on adopting a statutory council-manager government were underway. Roy Johnson said no registration period had been set yet and no one had offered to pay the cost. The state election board confirmed books must be opened for eligible voters to register.
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Citizens Committee
Roy Johnson
State Election Board
J. K. Henry
Election Board
Fort Sill officers promoted to full colonel rank
Four Fort Sill lieutenant colonels receive full colonel promotions. New colonels include Max J. Roadruck of G-3 at The Artillery Center, Mario DeMaio of tactics and combined arms, Francis W. Jenkins of materiel, and Roger M. Lilly of Army Field Forces Board No. 1. Edward R. Franks and Oscar Q. Moon also receive lieutenant colonel promotion.
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Fort Sill
Max J. Roadruck
Artillery Center
Mario DeMaio
Department of Tactics and Combined Arms
Francis W. Jenkins
Department of Materiel
Roger M. Lilly
Army Field Forces Board No. 1
Edward R. Franks
Oscar Q. Moon
Colon
Depew Arrested Near Red River Whisky Run
Elgin bootlegger Melvin Depew known as Slats was booked in Cotton County jail for transporting liquor after a patrol arrest about 10 am one half mile north of the Red River bridge on VA 8. County Attorney Hugh Simmons planned to file driving under license revocation charges later. Depew previously secured two continuances in Comanche County court on possession counts due to ill health.
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Vantine
Depew
Comanche
Everett Ray Hale
Lawton Oklahoma Cold Weekend Forecast
Lawton Oklahoma area forecasts continuing cold weather through Saturday with nightly lows around 22 to 25 degrees and daytime highs near 45 to 48. A cold front brought dust and light snow flurries but southwest Oklahoma remains mostly dry. Thursday's high hit 58 degrees and today's low was 33 with 11 am reading at 42.
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Lawton
Oklahoma
Peace Pageant Opens Tonight at White House
President Eisenhower lights Washingtons Christmas tree as six minute address airs on major networks. Pageant of Peace inaugurates a three week capital celebration with representatives from 30 nations and events in embassies abroad. A 65 foot Michigan fir stands at Ellipse Park beside the White House.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
United Nations
India
Ecuador
Canada
France
Philippines
United States
U.S
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Dedication Set
The public is invited to dedication ceremonies for the new St. Andrew's Episcopal church at 14th and C Street at 10 a.m. Sunday. Rt. Rev. R. W. Chilton Powell will bless the church with Rev. Russell T. Rauscher, the choir, and church officials participating.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
R. W. Chilton Powell
Russell T. Rauscher
St. Andrew's
Oklahoma Turnpike hires consulting firm for Johnston Murray expressway
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority hired DeLeuw, Cather & Co. of Chicago to supervise construction of the Johnston Murray Turnpike. The four-lane toll road from Tulsa to Joplin is expected to begin mid March and finish in 14 months at an estimated cost near 44 million dollars with the firm earning about one million dollars and 2 percent of construction costs.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Tulsa
Joplin
DeLeuw, Cather & Co
Chicago
Isa
Charles Deleuw
Police urge victims to note details to aid arrests
Police officials urge careful witness observation after robberies rapes and hit-and-run incidents. Chief Ralph Hennessee says victims shake but small details like build clothing scars and manner of speech can help identify suspects. Police consider letting eyes work for them by using department picture files.
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Ralph Hennessee
Fire damages Madden Motor garage amid six cars lost
A blaze at Madden Motor, 305 N Second, started in the body shop and destroyed six late model cars including a 1952 Cadillac and a 1949 Packard. Tools valued at $2,300 were inside. Fire crews arrived from Central and Southside stations, gaining control within minutes.
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Madden Motor Company
Clarence Madden
Madden
Packard
Central
Southside
Burial of Lt. Gen. Raymond McLain in Capital
Oklahoma City paid final tribute to Lt. Gen. Raymond S. McLain a two world wars veteran and former reservist who died of leukemia in Washington. His casket lay in state at the Capitol then was moved to St Luke’s Methodist Church for services. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery with military honors.
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Oklahoma City
Raymond S. McLain
State Capitol
St. Luke's Methodist Church
John R. Abernathy
Rose Hill
American First Title and Trust Co
Gov. Ee Ee
Washington
Gen. McLain
Walter Reed Hospital
National Security Trains
Ft. Myer
Tinker Air Force Base
McLain
National Guard
Santa Claus Parade Arrives in Lawton Saturday Afternoon
Santa Claus rides in a convertible with helpers at 2 p.m. after a downtown Lawton parade. The route starts Sixth and C, heads east to Third, then south to D, west on D to the courthouse. Candy and fruit gifts will follow and Yuletide wishes heard. Jaycees on the committee include Harry Ratliff, Dr. William Bonnell, Ralph Wertz, James Coxmith, Cec Jamison.
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Santa Claus
Lawton
Court House
Johnny Erwin
Junior Chamber of Commerce Project
Santa
Jaycees
Erwin
Harry Ratliff
William Bonnell
Ralph Wertz
James Coxmith
Cec Jiamson
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