Lawton Council Takes Right Of Way Responsibility
The Lawton council committed to securing right of way for a 2 million dollar US 277 project at the south Fort Sill boundary. A letter to the State highway department requests project clearance for a four lane divided highway from the interchange to near Madison Creek, with utility relocations and pending settlements to be finalized by legal means.
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City Council Approves Police Job Security Ordinance
The council adopted a new ordinance granting police officers stronger job security. It sets a six month probation, limits automatic removal during mayoral changes, and requires mayoral appointment with chief of police and council consent. All current officers retained with their ranks.
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Senate Eyes More Probes Across Federal Hearings
Washington reports the Senate committee resumes hearings on alleged misdeeds in government and labor. Testimony touches Tennessee Teamsters allies and judge bribery claims. Governor Frank G. Mont and others debate subpoena powers and public interest as proceedings continue.
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Criminal Court
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Newomen
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Schoolfield
Chattanooga
Nashville
Franmont
Tennessee
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Community Toy Shop Set to Open Two Days in Lawton
The Salvation Army will run the Community Toy Shop at 215-E in Lawton for two days starting Saturday. Capt. Luther Smith said about 25 families per hour will be served from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Monday December 23, with 19 and 21 volunteers respectively assisting. A large assortment of dolls, jeans, games, bath items, and clothing for children up to secondary school age is available, with many items donated by local groups including the Lawton Woman’s Forum which reported 1181 articles collected.
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Farmington
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Wis
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Robert Shannon
Murphysboro
Martha Butcher
Mitephysboro
Tila Marshall
Bob Marshall
Brenda Joyce Jolson
Negra
Richard Menley
Eastly
Nexia Tannlex
Big Muddy
Porwyro
Mort Vernon
Musphyshoro
Mane
Western Gardens
Ob Sevens
Jury Pondering Fate Of Hoffa Trial
New York jury deliberates on charges against James R. Hoffa era associate Owen Brennan and Born Spindel over illegal wiretapping in Detroit Teamsters buildings. Jurors failed to reach verdict after five hours and requested testimony reread as trial began November 22.
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PMA Federt
James R. Troffa
Clo
Teamsters Union
Detroit
Teamsters
Tate
Owen B. Breonin
Spindel
Frederick Way- Pelt Gryan
Inne Spindel
Brennan
Tornado Toll Rises Across Illinois Missouri Arkansas
United Press reports deadly tornadoes sweep southern Illinois and eastern Missouri with huts and farms damaged. At Murphyshoro, Mount Vernon, and surrounding communities 13 killed and over 100 injured as homes burned and debris-filled streets block rescue efforts.
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Norton Keeps Turnpike Post
Oklahoma City UPI The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority retained Mead Sarto as chairman after a 3 to 1 vote, bowing to Gov. Raymond Gary who argued the previous change violated bylaws. Gary, absent at last month’s meeting, pressed to rescind the action as Jarboe and Phillips urged removal of Norton.
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UPI
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Raymond Gary
Mead Sarto
Sohat Norton
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Norton
Tunpike Authority
Norlion
Joe Jarboe
Tulsa Livestock Commission
Jarboe
Novton
Wer
Pubir
Mitt Phillips
Darhue
Charing Payne
Lawsen
Mont
Philips
College Head Good Sport at Jersey City Christmas Prank
Jersey City State Teachers College President Richard B. Gilligan took a milk filled dribble glass in good humor as students played a Christmas prank. He spilled milk on his chest but remained cheerful, accepting the host chair beside the tree while university humor carried through the holiday scene. The mishap ended with Gilligan noting he did not blame students for the incident.
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N. OT
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Richard B. Gilligan
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Judge Rules Court Salary Hikes Legal
Judge Clarence Mills rules increased salaries for Special Sessions court officials lawful. Mandamus seeks board of Blaine County to approve claims. county commissioners and Attorney General had found the act invalid as local or special. The ruling states the senate bill is judicially valid and applies to all officials, with liability on commissioners for approving pay raises.
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Special Sessions Court
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Ralph Cline
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Arthur Canah
Cline
Board of Galak Commissione
Senate
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AF Prepares Thor Missile Test After Jupiter Failure
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP The Air Force readies a Thor missile for fueling as observers watch the rocket outside its gantry after Wednesday night’s Jupiter flight failed to complete due to technical difficulties The Jupiter had launched successfully earlier but did not reach full range and reportedly broke up or fell into the sea. Scientists gained data from the Jupiter test despite the failure.
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Winds and Dust Sweep City Area This Week
West winds up to 30 mph stir dust with dust storms forecast. A Winter storm watch predicts snow in northwest Oklahoma and possible tornadoes across a five state region, including southeastern Oklahoma, from 11 am to 8 pm. Oklahoma counties like Pushwleha Latimer LeFlore McCurtain and Choctaw east half are affected. Today’s high near 70, tonight 35, Friday 33.
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Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Texarkana
Ark
Memphis
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A Powered Plant Opens at Shippingport Nuclear Station
Shippingport Pa sees the world’s first full scale commercial nuclear plant start generating electricity. Jack Waugaman, 37, of Hookstown Pa, closed the switch and sent power into Duquesne Light Co. system. He called it just his job and showed calm pride in the milestone.
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Jack Wauguinan
Hookstown
Waugaman
Duquesne Hight Co
Wangaman
Col
NATO Summit Charts Nuclear Arms Plan For Europe
The NATO summit approved a plan to arm Western Europe with nuclear warheads and intermediate range missiles, while proposing a foreign ministers meeting on disarmament. It urged Russia to stop boycotting UN disarmament efforts, and called for free elections to unify Germany, asserting NATO’s readiness and vigilance against Soviet weapons moves.
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Honest John Units Activated At Fort Sill
Honest John unit assignments show the 3rd battalion of the 79th Field Artillery and the 2nd battalion of the 135th Field Artillery activated at Fort Sill on February 1. Headquarters for the new Redstone missile group will relocate from Fort Bliss to Fort Sill late next March, with about 600 men and multiple support units. The 86th Field Artillery Rocket Battalion at Fort Sill will move to Fort Hood to join the 2nd Army Missile Command early next year.
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Sill
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Fort Hood
2Nd Army Missile Command
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