Lawton DUI and other traffic charges filed by county
The county attorney’s office filed four complaints accusing defendants of driving while intoxicated and three cases of reckless driving. Names include John E. Mastin and Alfred O. Whisenant for drunken driving, Rosalie Goggles and others for reckless driving, plus speeding and license violations involving multiple individuals across Fort Sill, Frederick, Lindsay and other areas.
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John E. Mastin
Fort Sill
Alfred O. Whisenant
Taylor
Riley Winham
N. 16Th
Alvin David McBride
Frederick
Rosalie B. Goggles
Walters
John W. Walls
Robert H. Howard
John Bebout
Phoenix
Ariz
Joella Luette Karty
Leonard Wayne Cox
Burl Wayne Dooley
James Garfield Torres
Harold Ray Simpson
Elgin
Donald Gene Hogan
Lindsay
Stanley Royce Neugebauer
Indiahoma
Lloyd Evans
Fort Ill
Edward N. Cooper
Powell, Tenn
Donald Lizer Jr
Gas Line Blast Destroys Home Near Elk City
A natural gas line rupture exploded near Elk City, destroying the Roy Aldridge home and cutting Canute gas service for six to eight hours as firefighters battled flames in 10 degree weather. The 12 inch line under 370 pounds pressure split between joints, creating a crater in the road. Canute residents faced freezing conditions while officials investigated the cause.
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Elk City
UPD
Canute
Arkansas-Louisiana Gas Co
Roy Aldridge
Aldridge
Clinton- Sherman Air Force Base
Santa Claus role expected from Lawton cleaner
H. L. Cole of 1707 North 34th plans to act as Santa Claus for Lawton youth tonight and again for two more nights. He runs Cole's Cleaners and began the part time job last year, handing out candy to hundreds of children who visited his home. Cold weather this year reduced visitors, but Cole will continue the visits and treat distribution to young guests.
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H. L. Cole
Santa Claus
Lawton Oe
Lawton Man
Cole’s Cleaners
St. Nicholas
Cole
Santa
Weekend in Oklahoma sees 114 accidents reported
Oklahoma City UPI report says the state highway patrol logged 114 crashes from 8 a.m. Saturday through Sunday, with 13 people killed and 33 injured. The rest involved only property damage.
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Oklahoma City
UPI
Highway Patrol
Ruby in custody as Oswald shooting linked to trial
Oswald slaying cited as the reason for Nolan Ruby's courtroom appearance. Police recovered a .38 pistol from Ruby after he was moved from his jail cell. Bond was denied. prosecutors oppose any release in the capital murder case.
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Onwal
Osw
Pinean Bill Decker
Bennett
Ruby
Fritz
Oswald
Henry Wade
Bond
Police Court Dispositions by Municipal Judge Oaks
Police court today records show multiple cases disposed by Judge J Merle Oaks. Defendants include James Orton and Willem Orten with bonds, along with numerous fines for offenses such as speeding red lights running stops and careless driving. Drunkenness charges totaled five, with fines and bond forfeitures noted.
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J. Merle Oaks
James Ortion
Willem L. Orten
Wichita Falls
Claude F. Barker
Frenreng
James H. Loatson
Denis A. Horr
Georgie
Normen Greenwood
Ada
Jomte M. Lyda
James £. Gifford
Pollord
Peter J. Minton
R. Bicket
Liberty
Pauyi R. Thompson
Lincoln
Robert C. Riley
Lavro Lee White
Washington
Billy R. Shelton
Rt. 1
Harvey Boydston
Apache
Joan Crawford Returns to New York for Soft Drink Role Duties
Hollywood gossip item notes Joan Crawford has completed her starring role in Strait-Jacked and returned to New York to resume duties as an executive for a soft drink company.
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Hollywood
UPI
Joan Crawford
New York
Southwest Veterinary Clinic updates contact number
Notice to patrons that the Lawton phone line is discontinued and service continues via the Elgin number 492-4404. Joe F. Kelsey DVM, owner.
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Southwest Veterinary Clinic
Lawton
Elgin
Joe F. Kelsey
DVM
Woman Jailed In Arson Probe
An eastside Negro woman was arrested for investigation of arson after gasoline was found at Jo Jo's Cafe rear and an oil can with fuel was recovered. She was seized at a tavern around 10 pm Sunday after being seen leaving the cafe area. A nearby service station purchase of gasoline and an officer’s discovery of fumes prompted the arrest. Additional arrests included a 25-year-old east Lawton man at Lupi's Service station and two Fort Sill men for allegedly stealing keys from used cars.
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No. B
Eunice Bolden
Mz R
Jo Jo
East Lawton
Lupi
Fort Sill
Buster Wyatt
Oscar Cox
Hub Cap Thefts Reported Across Several Cars
Local officers logged numerous hub cap thefts Sunday. Victims include Harold Byrd with a 1964 Mercury, Beverly Ericksen with a 1963 Ford, William Norris with a 1956 Chevrolet, Vaughn Bates with a 1964 Chevrolet, Lanny Edwards with a 1963 Chevrolet pickup, Don Lunsford with a 1962 Oldsmobile, and Edward Patterson at 101 Bell Seere.
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Harold Byrd
Smith
Mercury
Beverly Ericksen
Dearborn
Ford
William Norris
Chevrolet
Vaughn O. Bates
Hoover
Lanny Edwards
Don Lunsford
Oklahoma City
Edward Patterson
Severe winter storm disrupts highways and travel across six states
Storm closes U S 71 from Arkansas to Alexandria Louisiana and freezes roads in Louisiana Alabama and Georgia. Weather Bureau issues hazardous driving warning for Louisiana. Snow freezing rain and sub zero temps stretch from Wisconsin to New York and Texas to Alabama with multiple highway closures and flight delays reported.
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U.S. 71
Arkansas Line
Alexandria
Weather Bureau
Louisiana
Alabama State Patrol
Georgia
Atlanta
Midwest
South Central
Tennessee
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Om Lakes
Oklahoma
Plains
Upstate
New York
New England
Texas
Central
West Gulf
Lone Rock
Wis
Tulsa
Okla
Funeral Rites Held for Walter Aoe at Elgin
Walter Aoe 59 of Rt. 1 Elgin died Friday. Funeral services were held at 10 a m today at the Petarsy Mission with Rev. Robert Chaat of the Comanche Dutch Reformed Church and Rev. John Chano of the Petarsy Mission officiating. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery under Becker Funeral Home direction with bearers Harold Pewewardy Jeremiah Tahawah James Wahkinney Acie Oberley Clifford Quoyah and Ernest Doyebi Jr.
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Walter Aoe
Rt. 1
Elgin
Petarsy Mission
Robert Chaat
Comanche Dutch Reformed Church
John Chano
Steve Chibutty
Mahsetky Mission
Highland Cemetery
Becker Funeral Home
Harold Pewewardy
Jerome Tahawah
James Wahkinney
Acie Oberley
Clifford Quoyah
Ernest Doyebi Jr
Northwest Kiwanis Club to Meet Tuesday in Lawton Heights
The Northwest Kiwanis club, administering a Christmas fund exceeding $1000 for gas victim John Trotter, will hold its regular meeting at 12 noon Tuesday. Walter Oswalt, president, announced the gathering at Lawton Heights Church at 15th and Andrews.
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Northwest Kiwanis Club
John Trotter
Walter Oswalt
Lawton Heights — Church
15Th
Anrews
Top chemical producer disputes natural gas claim
An industry briefing questions a major chemical producer's status as the top natural gas supplier. Analysts cite shifting output and market demand affecting ranking and future outlook.
Police sort conflicting reports on drive by larceny case
Fort Sill officers investigated two reports about a woman who disappeared from a club car and later claimed her purse containing 429 dollars was stolen. The woman said she was shoved from a moving car by an unidentified man and the car was driven toward Duncan. Police would verify which account is correct.
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Fort Sillman
Lost Bridge
Lawton
Fort Sill
Hus
Duncan
B52 Jet Explodes and Falls Near Aberdeen Mississippi
An SAC B52 bomber exploded in flight near Aberdeen Mississippi and disintegrated on the ground into flaming debris. Public information officers would not confirm crew fatalities. Wreckage spread over a wide area as rescuers faced ice glazed roads and an undetermined cause.
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Aberdeen
Miss
Strategic Air Command
Columbus Air Force Base
Air Force
Asthma Formula Now Available Without Prescription
The asthma formula prescribed most by doctors for private patients is now sold without prescription in most states. It stops asthma attacks in minutes and provides hours of freedom from recurrent spasms, touted as safe when used as directed.
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New York
N. Y
Primatene Tablets Promise Nightly Sleep From Asthma Relief
An advertisement touts Primatene Tablets as a noninjection asthma remedy. It claims the product combines three medicines in prescription strength to open bronchial tubes loosen congestion and relieve nervous tension for better sleep and fewer asthma spasms. Available at drugstores.
Sonic boom guidance for ground damage claims
The Air Force notes sonic booms from fast aircraft can wake sleepers and affect areas several miles from the flight path. If damage results, contact the claims officer at the nearest Air Force base.
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Air Force
Burial Insurance By Mail Offers Quick Life Coverage
An ad promotes Central Security Life Insurance Co offering $1,000 burial coverage by mail without medical exams. It targets ages between 2 and 90, stresses no agent visits, free information, and invites readers to mail name, address, and year of birth to Fort Worth Texas.
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Central Security Life Insurance Co
West Rosedale
Fort Worth
Texas
Campho-Phenique antiseptic for cuts and burns
Stop pain instantly with Campho-Phenique a soothing stainless liquid antiseptic. It helps prevent infection promotes rapid healing and does not burn like iodine. The product is marketed as ideal for children and a staple for family first aid ready for instant use.
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Harold Sturgess
Quality Optical Service
HFC
Household Finance
Corporation of Oklahoma
Household Finance and Thrift Corp. OF
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