House Group OKs $15,000 Payment For Death Of Boys
The Oklahoma House Judiciary committee approved a bill to award Mrs. Clarence Madden of Lawton $15,000 for the death of her two sons, Robert L. Annis, 6, and Jackson C. Annis, 8, who were killed Jan 10 1953 while burying a live anti tank grenade at 2408 Atlanta. The bill also provides $1,950.21 to the boys' stepfather for medical and burial expenses. The Army distance claimed no blame but admitted the missile causing the deaths came from Fort Sill reservation. The measure originally sought $25,000 per boy but subcommittee recommended $16,950.21 total, which the parent committee approved. The bill will be considered on Feb 7.
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Lawton
Victor Wickersham
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Jackson C. Annis
Atlanta
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Wickersham
Fort Sill
Knees on Display in Bluff Arkansas Store Window
In Bluff, Arkansas, a store window at Jack Huffman’s features cypress tree knees from the White River bottoms. Boiled and peeled, the knees are sold as unusual ornaments, drawing curious shoppers to feel and admire the quirky display.
Superstitions about Liverworts and Liver Diseases
The article notes that people once believed small green liverwort plants could cure liver diseases, reflecting widespread superstition about herbal remedies long in folk tradition.
Chinese Actress Files for Divorce in Los Angeles
Marie Tsien, a Chinese-born Hollywood actress, obtains a divorce from Ernest Tsien of Vancouver. She accuses him of clinging to ancient China customs while enforcing constant monitoring and control via frequent telephone reports. The couple married in Shanghai in 1947. she says she is now an American citizen aged 25, he 40.
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Ernest Tsien
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China
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Shanghai
Watch recovers after Columbus burglary fifteen years later
John Blackburn now of Alexandria recovered his 17 jewel pocket watch stolen in a Columbus burglary fifteen years ago. Detectives found the watch during a routine pawn shop check, returning it to Blackburn yesterday.
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Texan Army Captain Daniel Boone retires after 23 years
Fort Hood Texas Daniel Boone an Army captain with 23 years of service leaves the Army. He is five generations removed from the famous frontiersman and is a native of Texas. Boone retires from active duty.
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Daniel Boone
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Temple
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