GOP Solon Says Manpower Cuts Justified
Washington Senator Hickenlooper asserts defense cuts of 403000 troops over 18 months can be justified. He cites stronger forces from new weapons and argues personnel reductions won’t weaken national security despite Democrats’ skepticism.
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Gop Solon
Washington
Sen. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Congress
Senate
House Atomic Energy Committee
Senate Democrats
Defense Wilson
Eisenhower
Armed Services
Rep. Vinson
D-Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Wilson
Dulles
State Department
Hickenlooper
ArmLess Girl Keeps Hope Through Supportive Friends
A 10 year old girl named Louise has healthy hens expected to yield about $7,000 in cash. She has many friends in the nation aiding her, including Col. Wesley W. Price of Astoria Oregon who sent a musical rocking chair as a Christmas gift after reading a story about her last August. Louise now spends much time rocking her Christmas doll in her rocker.
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Louise
Col
Wesley W. Price
Astoria
Ore
Capps
Fuel considerations in DC3 crash probe across western bases
A CAB spokesman said investigators believe the DC3 crash near Pittsburgh resulted from fuel exhaustion. The board seeks the time element and whether a slow leak or planning caused the loss. Johnson Flying Service of Missoula, a pioneer nonscheduled operator, has no prior fatal passenger accidents. ACTA notes this is the first fatal event for independent airlines in about 16 months.
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Ft.Ord. Calif
Ft.Lewis
Wash
Washington
Pittsburgh
Newark
N. J
Johnson Flying Service
Missoula
Mont
Air Coach Transport Association
ACTA
Montana Concern
McKeesport Hospital reports victims from charter airliner crash
The McKeesport Hospital treated numerous crash victims from a chartered airliner that went down in the Monongahela River. Listed receivees include Charles Lutte of Eugene Oregon and Joseph Gerkawicz co-pilot aged 26 from Seattle among others from Denver Tacoma Spokane and Los Angeles.
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Pittsburgh
McKeesport
Monongahela River
Charles Lutte
Eugene
Ore
Joseph Gerkawicz
Seattle
John Freeling
Denver
Roy G. Phelps
Mae
Wash
Olev Adamson
Portland
Paul Middleton
Granger
Ae Everly
Lakewood
de Johnson
Grangeville
Ida
Ft. Carson
Colo
Harry D. Moss
Palisade
Robert F. Wilder
Lester W. Donahue
Sterling
Ft. Lee
Elmer A. Diercks
Jefferson
Carl O. Thim
Hermosa Beach
Calif
Joseph R. Harkema
Myrtle Creek
Ft. Ord
Joseph Selvaggio
Los Angeles
Donald T. Leitzinger
Bell
Bob D Whipple
Redondo Beach
Hospital Births and Admissions Highlight Local Entries
Births list a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kelly at 3 19 p m on December 22 weighing 7 pounds 6 42 ounces. Admissions include Johnnie Kay Gordon and several others for medical or surgical care. discharges note Janice Jenkins Mrs. Lee West and more.
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Glenn Kelly
Arlington
Johnnie Kay Gordon
M. M.gordon
Ferris
Frank Rush
Medicine Park
Beulahane Cameron College
Bell
Susan Brittian
Rte. 1
Nora Bridges
Apache
Medteil Penn
Walters
Sue Morris
David Morris
Gore
Ernest Cathreen
Cherry
J. Kensell
Summit
Janice Jenkins
Lee West
Fort Sill
Mary Dalton
George Knight
Lincoln
Ronald Eugene Moore
Clarence Moore
Garfield
Jimmy Combs
Perry
Combs
Liberty
Oran Roberts
Frederick
Ralph J. Miller
Indiahoma
Lonnie Latham
Charles Lee Cow
Park
Woman 104 Keeps Fresh Air Rule Daily
WEST LIBERTY Ky a 104 year old woman Aunt Jeston Govedon marks her birthday still smoking a pipe and following a daily open door fresh air habit she adopted after consumption years ago She has been bedfast since a hip fracture but remains devoted to fresh air and daily rest in bed as a self prescribed treatment and vows to live longer if the Lord wills
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West Liberty
Jeston Govedon
Grassy Creek
Three Youths Admit Damaging Four Churches and Offices
Oklahoma City police report three youths ages 14, 14, and 15 have confessed to breaking into four churches Faith Temple First Presbyterian Zion Lutheran and Faith Tabernacle damaging five rooms destroying religious items and stealing 150 to buy motor scooters from three medical offices.
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Oklahoma City
Faith Temple
First Presbyterian Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Faith Tabernacle
City Carrier Boys Have Yule Party
Sammy Joyner a 13 year old constitution press carrier received a fishing rod and reel as a Christmas gift at the carrier boys first annual party hosted by Johnny Amburgey. About 20 boys attended with parents present. Each carrier received a billfold and Pedro Riddle acted as Santa. The group closed with skating.
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Constitution Press
Sammy Joyner
Sam Joyner Jr
Dewey Sutton
Johnny Amburgey
Sammy
Young Joyner
Charles Srey
Park
Robert Brown
Gore
John Thomas Jr
Ernest Cavett
Dearborn
Amburgey
Pedro’’ Riddle
Santa Claus
Joe Friday Receives Dragnet Wishing To Become Milwaukee Officer
Milwaukee 28 year old applicant Joe Friday on the police eligibility list prepares for patrolman training in January. A telegram from Jack Webb of Dragnet sent best wishes to Friday and jokes about the name. The city notes Friday has an unlisted phone number due to late night calls.
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Milwaukee
Joe Friday
Friday
Jack Webb
Sooner Justices Go Deer Hunting
Oklahoma City Two members of the state Supreme Court will take a Christmas holiday deer hunt. Chief Justice Harry L. S. Halley and Justice N. S. Corn will visit Alabama for hunting on a private preserve. The court will reconvene January 7 after the holidays.
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Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
Harry L. S. Halley
N. S. Corn
Alabama Supreme Court
Halley
Raymond Gary
N. B. Johnson
Johnson
Fleet Thief Steals Carload of Christmas Orders
Irving Wolf a home furnishings salesman left a company car with $3,000 worth of merchandise in the ignition while he returned to the office. A fleet thief drove off with the car and its cargo, taking the orders intended for delivery.
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Baltimore
Irving Wolf
Markets Chicago butter steady amid ample receipts
Chicago butter held steady with receipts totaling 1,241,772 and wholesale buying prices unchanged. Prices ranged from 56.5 to 58.75 in various grades while ears 90 B traded at 58.25 and 89 C at 57. OKLAHOMA CITY LIVESTOCK Beef and cattle sales steady in cleanup trade with cattle 450 and calves 50. Hogs 300, top 18.85 for light weights, 180-230 lb hogs 18.50-18.75, sows 14.00-16.50. Sheep 200, No 1 clipped lambs at 18.00.
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Chicago
Oklahoma City
USDA
Parole Granted for Notorious Indiana Klansman Stephenson
D C Stephenson former Ku Klux Klan grand dragon and self described law in Indiana has been granted parole after more than 25 years of a life term for the rape murder of Madge Oberholtzer. The board voted 3 to 2 authorizing parole and he will not be freed for about 30 days pending completion of a parole program with sponsor and employment.
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Michigan City
Ind
D. C
Indiana Statehouse
Stephenson
Arthur Campbell
Detective closes in on Reed at Parker home
Parker and Doris Jean learned Reed moved from the boarding house and tracked him to Charlestown. A detective located Reed’s new address after consulting his employers and conferring with two men who knew him. Reed waited in the Parker apartment as Parker’s sister returned home.
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Parker
Doris Jean
Reed
Charlestown
Heart disease fatalities hit younger Americans under 65
A significant portion of U S heart disease deaths occur in people younger than 65, highlighting a burden on middle aged adults and urging preventive health measures.
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U.S
Hammarskjold Won’t Bargain To Free Airmen
UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold said he would travel to Peiping between Christmas and New Year to press for the release of 11 jailed U.S. airmen and other detainees. He rejected any humiliation or pleas to Chou En Lai and vowed a firm approach on two mandate goals. He noted he would not beg for releases and warned reporters not to wait for his departure during the holidays.
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United Nations
N.Y
Dag Hammarskjold
Peiping
U.S
Hammarskjold
Chou En-Lai
China
UN General Assembly
United States
Red China
Chou
Newsmen
General Assembly
Fire in duplex ends in accidental death of child
Witnesses report the blaze started near the kitchen or living room Christmas tree as the boy suffered burns before dying of suffocation. Assistant Chief Martin said investigators found two minor injuries on the boy and the coroner ruled the death accidental. Body taken to Shaw Funeral Home.
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Hancock
Burse
Jimmy Martin
Manville Redman
Marvin Cameron
Shaw Funeral Home
Glynn Coley
Benny Wallis
Grady Crabtree
Kenneth Stradley
Edd Roberts
Soldier Hart Given Long Term In Oklahoma Penitentiary
Hart, an Army stationed youth, faced sentence for a reign of terror in the northwest city section. State agents described him as intelligent with a record judged better than average for a soldier. He faces parole eligibility after concurrent terms and likely transfer to McAlester prison between Christmas and New Year.
Subpoenas Issued in Trial as Nugent Case Moves On
Prosecutors seek about 50 witnesses while the defense lists around 85 with many overlaps. Cavanagh says the Army supplied part of the requested information and cautions that some statements and surrender leaflets may be classified material. Court martial board members are to be announced soon.
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Cavanagh
Army
Nugent
West Plans Atomic War Tactics and European Risk
The article examines NATO’s potential use of atomic weapons in a European conflict, weighing tactical strikes against strategic bombing and the risk of full-scale atomic retaliation. It notes NATO’s roughly 100 divisions versus Soviet estimates of 300, the role of civilian leaders, and Dulles’s cautious remarks on striking Russia tactically without revealing broader plans.
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Ames Marlow
Western
Europe
Russia
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Greece
Turkey
Dulles
West
Funeral Rites Planned for Pioneer Lora Lebelia Smith
Lora Lebelia Smith died at 11 a m today in her home at 808 S Ninth Lawton Oklahoma She was 81 and a longtime resident since 1901 Born in Marland Texas June 14 1873 Survivors include four sons Zeb Gordon Smith of Troup Texas George Smith Vernon Smith Bakersfield California two daughters Nellie Heath Susie Horn both of California two sisters Tennie Bone Oklahoma City Eula Miser Oklahoma City a brother Jim Brown Alvarado Texas 28 grandchildren 35 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren Funeral arrangements are pending with Becker Funeral Home.
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Lora Lebelia Smith
Oklahoma
Marland
Tex
Lawton
Zeb
Gordon Smith
Troup
George Smith
Vernon Smith
Bakersfield
Calif
Nellie Heath
Susie Horn
San Diego
Tennie Bone
Eula Miser
Oklahoma City
Jim Brown
Alvarado
Becker Funeral Home
Holiday Patrol Tightens Traffic Safety Over Holiday Weekend
Holiday commander said warnings will be suspended during the weekend as 10 radar units, two patrol planes and all unmarked cars patrol highways. Raley urged motorists to be sensible while drivers of oversize and overweight loads are barred from Friday noon to Monday morning to curb accidents.
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Raley
Oklahoma Turnpike Project Reveals Estimated Costs
The turnpike authority quotes an approximate total cost of 42.69 million dollars with bids for the first construction to be advertised around March 15. General manager H. E. Bailey cites 497 385 dollars per mile, as several engineering firms across Oklahoma and Tulsa work on contracts. The plan includes bonds to fund two additional segments from Oklahoma City north to the Kansas line and southwest to the Texas border near Lawton.
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H. E. Bailey
Turnpike Authority
Benham Engineering Co
Cobb Engineering Co
George G. Toler Engineering Co
Hudgins, Thompson, Ball and Associates
Oflahoma City
Owens, Mansur & Steele
Wood & Craig
Fell & Wheeler
Lee Hendrix
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Kansas Line
Texas
Lawton
Shivers Ties Texas Governor Length of Service
Allan Shivers tied the Texas governor record by serving five years five months and thirteen days. The 47-year-old leader extends his tenure with another two-year term beginning January 18, marking his third consecutive term and equal to Coke Stevenson’s earlier record.
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Shivers
Austin
Tex
Allan Shivers
Texas
Coke Stevenson
Ladejinsky Faces Security Scrutiny Over Communist Ties
State Department officials voiced irritation at charges against Ladejinsky and withheld full comment. The Agriculture Department said he lacked clearance for the attache post due to past Communist-front affiliations and a 1939 visit to Russia to study agricultural methods. Ladejinsky disputed key points, noting he was cleared previously and denying Communist party involvement.
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State Department
Department
Ladejinsky
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Transportation
Amtorg Trading Corp
Clearanc
Communist Party
Russia
Ladeande
Department of Agriculture
U. S
Moscow
Washington Committee For Democratic Action
Milan Smith
Benson
Smith
FBI Vs. 3
Woman paid girls to rob stores jailed for delinquency
Detroit. Gloria Nowodworski was found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of children after paying her 13 year old daughter and a 12 year old friend one dollar a week to steal merchandise from department stores. She was placed on probation for one year.
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Detroit
Recorder
John A
Gloria Nowodworski
Gary Gets Praise From Murray
Oklahoma City Raymond Gary will become Oklahoma governor on January 10. Governor Johnston Murray praised Gary as a future leader and thanked state employees and the highway patrol for reducing highway deaths and injuries.
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Gary
Murray
Oklahoma City
Raymond Gary
Oklahoma
Divorce Law in Argentina Saddens Pope and Strains Ties
Il Popolo reports that Argentina’s new divorce law could upset Pope Pius XII and affect Italy Argentina relations. The editorial comments as Foreign Minister Jeronimo Remorina visits Rome. Juan Peron signed the law after both houses approved it, despite church protests.
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Rome
Il Popolo
Italy
Christian Democrat Party
Argentina
Pius XII
Mario Selba
Jeronimo Remorina
Juan Peron
Congress
Peron
Tl Poplo
Youngster's Car Reported Stolen
Dallas police hunt a child's homemade car built on a 2x4 frame with a plywood seat and lawn mower engine. A 12 year old inventor, Charles Patton, said he forgot and left it outside. The odd vehicle measures about four feet long and two and a half feet wide with four wheels of varying colors and feet steering.
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Dallas
Charles Patton
Christmas Carolers Parade Through Lawton District
Lawton High School mixed chorus toured downtown lawton singing carols at banks stores and the Constitution Press office led by director ostra Jean Snow in their annual holiday visit to the business district.
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Lawton
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