Bellmon backs straight line toll road plan amid opposition
The article notes Governor Bellmon favors a straight line alignment for the Purcell to Ardmore toll road with surveys and right of way work ahead. Critics in Southern Oklahoma vow court action, while lawmakers debate a possible special session.
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Murder Suspect Sought in Panhandles Across Two States
Oklahoma and Texas lawmen hunted ex convict Clarence Schell 55 for murders in Tulsa and Amarillo after a Grover Texas tip and Amarillo car description. Texas County Sheriff R L Shepherd led the chase from a Guyman tavern as authorities warned nationwide.
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Pike Patrol Head Named for Oklahoma Turnpike
State Safety Commissioner Bob Lester promoted Vernon A. Butler of Pawnee to lieutenant in command of the new southwestern turnpike detachment. Butler will move to Lawton and begin duties in advance of the turnpike opening, date not set. He is 41, former Pawnee supervisor since 1960, previously trooper at El Reno and Watonga.
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West Berlin protests murder at Berlin Wall
West Berlin officials protested to East Germany over the Christmas Day death of a refugee shot while scaling the wall. The protest was issued in Mayor Willy Brandt’s name during a conference of East and West Berlin officials reviewing holiday visit provisions.
Scientists Probe Whisky Art Not Reproduced Outside Scotland
London based biochemist Dr. Eustace Barton Wright told New Science that whisky making remains an art not replicable by science. He said global attempts cannot reproduce the process outside Scotland.
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Open Range Feud Spurs Court Challenge in Oklahoma
In LeFlore County district court Floyd Simmons, an open range advocate, seeks to void results of a November 30 election on hog fencing in Muse district. The dispute, part of a long running open range feud across ten southeastern Oklahoma counties, pits hog raisers against cattlemen and farmers over land use and fence rights.
Warden Faces Crash Charge in Oklahoma Incident
Warden of the Oklahoma state reformatory at Granite was to appear Jan 4 to answer charges from a Christmas Eve crash near Anadarko. Clarence Pentrus, 66, a former Caddo County commissioner, was charged with public affray. Trooper Frank Brundridge investigated the 3:56 p.m. collision on U.S. 62 that injured three people.
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Subway Statue Mystery Solved
New York AP reports a life size statue of St Anaes was found in a Manhattan subway station after a church official donated it. The artist said he intended to take it by train but left it on a mezzanine when it proved too large. Transit officials later ordered its removal and Agnan will retrieve it.
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Atty General Plans Appeal of Gas Rate Hike
Oklahoma Attorney General Charles Nesbitt said he will ask the state Supreme Court to overturn a $3.1 million annual rate increase for Oklahoma Natural Gas. He noted today is the deadline to file notice of appeal from the December 17 order, with possible routes to pursue over the next 90 days to six months.
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Pet Tent Aids Ailing Dogs and Cats in Chicago
An improvised pet tent in Chicago provides oxygen therapy for dogs and cats suffering shock heat exhaustion and breathing problems. The device costs 125 dollars and aims to revive distressed pets.
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Senators Adjourn In Two Seconds
The Senate met for two seconds in a pro forma session to satisfy rules requiring a meeting every three days. It adjourned until 10 a.m. Monday to act on final passage of a $3 billion foreign aid bill with most members absent.
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William Proxmire
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D-Ore
Thomas H. Kuchel
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Church Growth Levels Off in Early 1960s
New figures from the National Council of Churches show U S church membership held at 63.4 percent in 1962 with 117,946,002 Americans belonging to churches. Catholics rose 2.3 percent to 64,929,941 members while Protestants totaled 77 percent of adherents. The Southern Baptist Convention led with 10,191,303 members, surpassing the Methodist Church’s 10,153,003. Jewish counts stood at 5,509,000 and Buddhists at 60,000.
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Whales Face Extinction Warning From Antarctic Salmon
Gordon Pike of the International Whaling Commission warns whales may vanish from the Antarctic within five to fifteen years if current whaling methods continue. He urges changes to prevent further declines.
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Soviet Visitors End Holiday Stay In Portsmouth
The Viktor Pozdneev family will travel from Portsmouth to Cincinnati by car then to New York Stockholm and Moscow to complete a Christmas visit and exchange impressions with Americans. The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored the trip under Operation Peace on Earth to foster goodwill.
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Albatross Named Largest Sea Bird
The albatross dio media exulans is identified as the largest sea bird species in the ocean, highlighting its impressive wingspan and coastal ranges.
Pikes To Offer New Year Coffee Open House
Oklahoma Turnpike restaurants will offer free coffee from 7 p m December 31 to 7 a m January 1. Turnpike manager W D Hoback said gates on the Turner and Will Rogers turnpikes will issue cards inviting customers to join the open house. He noted the safety aim is to encourage drivers to stop for coffee and avoid fatigue.
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College President Relieved Of Duty at St Gregorys
The Rev. Robert G. Dodson, head of St Gregorys College in Shawnee, was relieved of duties as president last Sunday. Dodson plans to finish his doctorate at the University of Oklahoma. Rev. Ernest Flusch, state superintendent of Catholic education, calls him highly regarded, while noting the loss. Rev. Richard Sneed named to succeed him.
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Oklahoma City
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Richard Sneed
Old San Francisco parking trick resurfaces
In San Francisco AP reports motorists still reserve spots by placing paper bags labeled No Parking over meters. The ruse allows drivers to save parking spaces in crowded areas. Local authorities warn this tactic may lead to fines or towing.
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San Francisco
Ring of Protection Around Pimples
An advertisement touts CAMPHO PHENIQUE as a soothing antiseptic liquid that forms a protective ring around pimples. It claims to prevent spread and reinfection and can be applied under makeup without staining the skin. The copy urges immediate use and steady availability.
Public Safety Aide Quits For New Job
Bob Raines assistant commissioner of public safety and former warden of the state penitentiary at McAlester submitted his resignation today to become effective January 15.
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Oklahoma City
Bob Raines
U S Protest Over Berlin Killing By Soviet Border Guards
The United States protested to Russia over the Christmas Day killing of a refugee by Communist border guards at the Berlin border. The protest, delivered by Martin Hillenbrand the U S chargé d affaires in Bonn to Soviet ambassador Pyotr Abrasimov, cited the incident as a grave violation of human rights.
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