AF Eyes Missiles Goal In Two Years
Secretary of Defense Douglas outlined a plan to equip the United States with intercontinental missiles within ten years, while signaling progress on Atlas and Thor programs. He testified before a subcommittee that the Air Force is pursuing a mile-a-second aircraft as a step toward a manned satellite, with funding requested for ICBMs and related systems amid questions about Soviet progress.
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Washington
Douglas
Houdas Telbelantis
Lynden B. Johuis
Deavles
Air Force
Stereos
Hoopers | Honal
Atlas
Congress
Ics
Bulger
Thor
Johnson
Red Irogess
Doughs
Sov
Progress
Interserve
Fog Grounds Flights as Mild Weather Fails to Clear
Fog halted air travel at municipal airports this morning causing widespread delays. Airports reported near zero ceiling and visibility under an eighth of a mile, with several flights grounded and many passengers held up. Forecasters predicted mixed skies and mild temperatures with no rain in most areas.
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Linston
Municipal
Tioasm
Ring
Sowaite
Hing
Ehiks
Lawton
Jarias
Ing
Todan
Kansas
Fort Sil
Nixfield
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Fox
Lawson
Hero
Invalid Stabs Both Parents in Tearrisburg Ark
A 40 year old invalid paralyzed from the waist down stabbed his father C W Ramsey 68 in the chest and stomach and stabbed his mother 68 while attempting to flag him away He was held at Poinsett county jail on an open charge The father is in critical condition at a Newport Ark hospital The mother was not seriously injured The sheriff said charges of assault with intent to kill or murder would be filed pending the victims conditions Ramsey recalls nothing about the stabbing but vaguely remembers an argument
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Tearrisburg
Ark
UPI
Teaprel
Willie Ramsey
Poinsett County
C. W. Ramsey
Newport
Ramsey
T. Sullivan
Sullivan
Court Rules GRDA Power Pact Is Valid
Oklahoma Supreme Court upholds the validity of the Grand River Dam Authority and Public Service Co. of Tulsa power exchange contract. It allows GRDA to sell hydro power during peak periods and buy steam power in slack periods while cabinet approval secured bond financing for Markham Ferry Dam. Critics feared monopoly and unreasonableness, but the court found no constitutional violation and left legislative policy intact. Wheeler Mayo protested the agreement, urging public scrutiny.
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Oklanoma City
UPL
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Grand River Dam Authority
Public Service Co
Tulsa
Markham Ferry
Eleelric Rans
GERDA
Public Servien Co
GRDA
REA
Wheeler Mayo
Sallisaw Po
Sapulpa Support Grows for Senator Monroney Presidential Bid
In Sapulpa Oklahoma a local movement led by publisher R. P. Matthews and backers Otis R. Rule and Tom Wallace launches a front page push to back Senator Mike Monroney for president. Matthews cites Monroney's rising national profile and speaking role as evidence of his leadership qualities.
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Sapulba
Okla
UPI
Sapulpaimen
Inday
Eluba
Mike Monroney
Aygo
Klahema Democrat
White House
R. P Matthews
Bapuipa Merald
Matthews
Eluh
Otis R. Rule
Peramilure
Tomi Wallace
Montayey
Matthaws
Oklahoma
ICBM Lands In Target Area Triggers NATO Talks
The United States and European allies moved toward a compromise on missiles amid NATO discussions. Foreign ministers debated arms control, disarmament, and relations with Russia as leaders prepared for a broader East West peace effort. Final decisions on missile deployments and European bases were expected after continued consultations and possible unified positions.
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Paris
United States
Luchiy
Russia
Eisenbouwer Sensile
Frank
Dulles
Piors
Formina
Hey Weep
NATO Europe
Ageve
Ressia
SAO
Connell
Ited
NATO
Wogon
Byrd Bulgania
Middle East
Europe
Triumphant Atlas Firing Prompts Satellite Loft Demand
The Air Force announced a successful Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile test from Cape Canaveral. The 60 foot white missile traveled hundreds of miles along a prescribed path, delivering a hydrogen warhead capability within 30 minutes, as officials touted possible satellite deployment prospects. The launch coincided with Wright brothers anniversary, with Convair predicting future satellite orders.
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Cape Canaveral
Air Force
Dolenst
Washington
Orville
Wilham Wright
Willy Man
N.C. Bec
Atlantic
J. R. Dempsey
Astronautics Division
Convair
Atlas
Dempsey
Canvairo
Hilton
Cube W Son Atlas
ATEAS
Air Force Atlas
Area Weather Forecast Parily Cloudy Through Wednesday
Forecast shows partly cloudy conditions through Wednesday with temperatures near 73 today and 75 by Wednesday. Tonight's low around 45, last night 41, early morning readings show AB high yesterday.
Statue Of Air Prophet Set For Unveiling
A statue of Billy Mitchell, viewed by many as a prophet of air power, will go on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Sculpted by Bruce Moore and funded by George H. Stephenson, the figure honors Mitchell’s WWI career and controversial court martial. Mitchell’s son William will unveil the statue as calls to reverse the 1925 court martial verdict continue amid an Air Force review.
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Bretton Washington
Billy Mitchell
Col. Mitchell
United States
America
Mitchell
Amnaukes Hall
Smithsonian
Bruce Moore
George H. Stephenson
Philadelphia
William
Good Creeley
Air Corps
Army
Air Force Review
Terratory
Ai Force
James 1
Douglas Wiest
Mitcheil
Arai
Orville Wright
Dimes Drive Opener Set In Lawton
Lawton plans a January 2 Dimes Drive kickoff with a Blue Crutch Pancake breakfast at the FD hall hosted by campaign chair Volney Hamm and the Lions Club. Sponsored by Lawton OAd Follows and Rebekahs, tickets 50 cents, children under 32 free, pancake breakfast chairman Fr. E. Tallent leads efforts.
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Lawton’s
March of Dimes
Volney Hamm
Lions Club
Ane
Lawton Oad
FR. E. Tallent
Pancake Preakfast
Kerr To Speak Here at Fort Sill Chamber Luncheon
U. S. Senator Robert S Berg and Rep. Sill Kerr arrive in Lawton Friday morning to address a Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon at the Hotel Lawtonian. They will tour Fort Sill, brief on Army operations, and meet with Maj. Gen. Thomas I. Tee Shaee. Civic clubs invite Lawtonians and spouses to attend the program and luncheon.
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Robert $. Berg
Lawton
Chamber of Commerce
Forum
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
U. & Army Artillery
Missin Center
Thomas I. Te Shaee
Son
I Neve
Te Holidiays
Cone Millee
Lawtonians
Civic Club
Lawtonian
Weging
SRM
Strike settles New York subways back to normal today
The eight day strike by motormen ends as 1500 members of the Morcymen’s Benevolent Assn return to work after assurances of state aid. Transit Authority losses exceeded a million dollars in fare revenue. State leaders pledged fair bargaining unit reforms, while the TWU retains representation, pending legal review by a state board. The move ends service disruption across city streets and elevated lines.
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New York
Unoir
Transit Authority
Transport Workers Union
Subway
Michkaal J. Quill
TWU
Subwiy
Pay Boost Action Studied By Judge In Oklahoma Case
The mandamus suit by Floyd Kennedy, former Special Sessions marshal, seeks to compel the county to pay him the higher salary created by a local bill. District Judge Clarence Mills will rule after studying arguments and related cases. the county previously disallowed Kennedy’s $200 salary claim and approved $140, denying $30 more for the boost.
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Special Sessions Court
Oklahoma Ci
Clarence Mills
Luther B. Eubanks
Floyd Sen
Nei Nedy
Shield
Kennedy
Post-To-Post Missile Tests Safe, Sill General Declares
General Thomas E. de Sharo, commander at Fort Bliss, asserts post to post missile tests are safe and that no nuclear or high explosive charges will be used. They are equipped with auto destroy devices and can be halted in flight by radio signals. testing from Fort Bliss to nonmilitary areas will occur once accuracy and safety are established.
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Thomas E. de Sharo
Fort Bliss
Tex
Aout
Edo
Hele
Uwee
Air Force
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Thomas Jr. de Shazo
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