Oregon California Flooded By Pounding Pacific Storm
Unrelenting pacific storm pounds northern California and Oregon forcing hundreds to flee as rivers near record heights. Ten towns evacuated including Klamath and Orick while Humboldt and Del Norte counties declare a state of emergency. Ground travel blocked. heavy rains and winds to 55 mph forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
California
San Francisco
Vermont
Klamath
Klamath River
Orick
Orleans
Myers Flat
Klamath Glen
Hydesville
Weatt
Fernbridge
Pepperwood
Carlotta
Allen
Ham
Humboldt
del Norte
U.S. 101
Eureka
Christmas Travel Rush Hits City Peak
City airline, rail, and bus officials expect peak business as the holiday travel rush broadens. Frisco's Lyle Ball notes four to five times higher volume this year due to the Frisco Meteor, with Fort Sill soldiers driving the peak. Central Airlines manager Arnold Winham predicts the heavy travel will ease by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Ball
Frisco Railroad
Frisco
Ball
Fort Sillmen
Oklahoma City
Quanah
Tex
St. Louis
United States
Arnold Winham
Central Airlines
Ike and Mamie Welcome Fourth Grandchild Mary Jean Eisenhower
President and Mrs. Eisenhower celebrate the birth of granddaughter Mary Jean Eisenhower at Walter Reed Hospital born Wednesday at 3 58 p m weight seven pounds two ounces. Barbara Eisenhower mother and the President delighted and proud. The couple visited the hospital after the news to meet the new child and congratulate Barbara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Walter Reed Hospital
Barbara Eisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
Mary Jean
Barbara Anne
Susan
David
John
Eisenhower
Barbara
Two Men Waive Hijack Hearing in Fort Sill Robbery
Three Lawton men face armed robbery charges after hijacking Cpl. Benjamin Rotherman and his girlfriend on a country road west of Lawton. Archie and Skinner waived preliminary hearings and were sent to Superior Court, while Bell pleaded innocent and requested a hearing set for Jan. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Fort Sillman
Bobby Daniel Archie
Bishop Road
Utah
Carl Bell
Tulane
John Skinner
Archie
Skinner
Peace
Marvin E. Cameron
Bell
Cpl
Benjamin Rotherman
Fort Sill
Gore
38Th
North African Terrorist Toll Rises in Algeria
Algeria’s toll from guerrilla attacks climbs to about 89 as Christmas violence continues. French troops sweep the Nemencha Range near Constantine with air support while rebels suffer confirmed casualties. Nationalists threaten Moslems resignations before January elections, and Premier Faure postpones Algerian voting amid unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Algeria
Nemencha
Constantine
Guelma
Souk Ahras
Guent
Front For National Liberation
Edgar Faure
France
Bouncer Held In Bar Slaying Near Carter County
ARDMORE Okla A 37 year old Healdton man Cameron Smith was shot to death at the Hole in the Wall tavern near the Carter Stephens county line. Bouncer Jackie Lee Bryant 23 of Fox was booked on suspicion of murder after sheriff's deputies were summoned at 4 am. Bryant said he acted in self defense according to his attorney Harley Venters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Okla
Healdton
Carter- Stephens
Jackie Lee Bryant
Fox
Carter County
Countyline
Oklo
Enoch Watterson
Jim Payne
Cameron Smith
Smith
Bryant
Harley Venters
Lawton Eyes Trailer Home Plant Through Stock Drive
Lawton officials spark a stock selling campaign to fund a trailer house manufacturing plant. Mayor C. R. Ellsworth leads the Lawton Industrial Developers, backed by Greater Lawton Inc. with about $12,000 in cash assets to help finance a building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
C. R. Ellsworth
Lawton Industrial Developers
Ellsworth’s Committee
Greater Lawton
Douglas Smith
Ellsworth
Cecil Black
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Lawton Chamber of Commerce
Newt Irwin
Fallsworth
Prison Guard Vanishes The Great Imposter Discovered In Texas
A Texas convict spotting a guard who resembled Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr. stirs fresh talk of the famed impostor. Demara, noted for posing as a philosopher, monk, sailor, deputy sheriff, and Royal Canadian Navy surgeon, remains a symbol of audacious deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Tex
Texas
Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr
Harvard
Demara
Life
Benjamin W. Jones
QO. B. Ellis
Texas Prison System
Jones
UN Takes Up Israel Issue at United Nations
The UN Security Council considered Syria’s demand for punitive action against Israel over the Sea of Galilee raid. Canadian Maj. Gen. Burns called Israel’s Dec 11 strike a deliberate violation as Damascus sought sanctions or removal from the UN to deter further attacks. Israel countered that the attack aimed to retaliate and prevent future Syrian assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
N.y.pb
Palestine
Holy Land
UN Security Council
E. L. M. Burns
Israel
Sea of Galilee
Ahmed Shukairy
Council
Abba Eban
Jesus Christ
Damascus
Warm Early Winter Marks Seasonal Change Across State
Winter arrived at 9 12 a m but warm weather persisted with one of the warmest days in weeks. Forecasters expect no major change through Saturday with partly cloudy skies. Highs today in the 50s, Friday near 60, tonight's low around 35. Fog and clouds cleared as southerly breezes strengthened the mild outlook.
3500th Sill Trainee Robert Fulton Joins Soldiers
The 617th FA Battalion introduces Pvt. Robert Fulton as the 3500th trainee at the local Army finishing school. The amiable Iowan, claimed 103rd Jesse James cousin status, but far distant from danger. Readers learn of his jovial roots and the Cadre culture in this light profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fulton
Jesse James
James
Sill
FA Bn
Jesse
F:lton
Reds Kidnapped Missionary and Wife Return Home
Dr Homer Bradshaw and his wife, Presbyterian medical missionaries held by Communist China for nearly five years, were released this week after crossing into Hong Kong and flying to Clark Air Base. They are in poor condition, treated for malnutrition and beri beri, with Mrs Bradshaw emotionally distressed but doctors expect they may travel to the United States in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Afb
Philippines
Homer Bradshaw
Bradshaws
Red China
Freedom
Hong Kong
U.S. Air Force
Beri Beri
Newsprint Firms Cut Back Deliveries Across 5 Firms
Five major newsprint producers informed customers they will cut back deliveries by 1742 to 1342 percent at the start of the year. The American Newspaper Publishers Association also said 10 companies are running six to 22 days behind in deliveries to U.S. publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Assn
ANPA
U.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gordon Marsh
Gladys
Culver City
Calif
Marsh
Ike
Mamie
Bouncer
Ellis
Jesse Cousin
PFC
Leo Duffy
Fulton
Robin Hood
Creston
John Irvin
L. D. Brittain
N. 36Th
Bling
Lawton High School
Fort Sill Blvd
Bill Dixon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!