Lawton man dies after train hits pickup at Rogers Lane crossing
Comanche County records its first traffic fatality of 1954 as Jordie Joseph Spirlock 61 of Lawton dies in a hospital after a Frisco freight train strikes his 1958 Chevrolet pickup at the Rogers Lane crossing. The train, traveling 48 mph, knocked the vehicle 150 feet and the engine crew report the moment the crossing was attempted. Spirlock suffered fatal chest and head injuries and died about an hour later.
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New York School Boycott Seen Mixed, Large Absentees
In New York City a one day boycott to push full school integration drew 464 362 pupils away while 3 537 teachers were absent. Officials called the action a partial success or a fizzle as civil rights leaders warned of further boycotts and the board noted any penalties for absences.
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West-McHale Project to standardize hangover measurement
The piece describes a proposed scientific effort led by Terry McHale and a Flint Journal associate to create universal hangover intensity standards using a Richter scale-based system. It outlines the concept from a tongue-in-cheek prospectus and invites readers to participate in field testing in Washington, with a promise of forthcoming reports.
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Nixon labels Khrushchev most able world leader
Former Vice President Richard Nixon told 2000 Pfeiffer College students that Khrushchev is the most able all around world leader. White House aides suggested his remark could hint at Khrushchev as a potential candidate for 1960 political moves.
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Goldwater Rejects Backing of Walter Judd as Favorite Son
In Minneapolis Goldwater declined a push by Minnesota Republicans to endorse Walter H. Judd as a favorite son candidate. He said he seeks delegates and that unity will come from a properly run campaign. He estimated 450 to 500 delegates already in his column as Minnesota has 26 convention votes.
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Goldwater
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Cars Do Not Help Freshmen at University
University of South Carolina President Thomas F. Jones said grades among new students rose after freshmen were banned from owning cars. He noted older students still struggle with grades and car ownership, citing a case of a capable freshman who was given a car by parents and later disappeared.
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Thomas F. Jones
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Cub Scout Pack 107 Holds Monthly Meeting at Washington School
Cub Scout Pack 107 met at Washington School for the regular monthly gathering. Den 2 led opening, Den 1 handled closing, Den 4 staged a skit, and leaders completed training. Awards were given to Mike Conley Randy Cantu Ronnie Jackson Ricky Cantu Barry Masters Tommy Gibson Dennis Prichard Bobby Laughlin Buzzy Summerall Bobby Shanklin Jerry Ash Mike Kelly James Gillis Terry Mack Mike Gill Mike Keith Randel Medley Roger Severtson and others for wolf and bob cat ranks including two-year pins.
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Mike Kelly
James Gillis
Terry Mack
Mike Gill
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Scranton Draft Drive Is Pushed
A New York lawyer, Warren J. Sinsheimer, arrives in Kansas City to organize a grassroots petition drive for Gov. William Scranton of Pennsylvania. He aims to collect millions of signatures to show Republican support, while Scranton weighs a possible candidacy. Missouri Republicans plan a Scranton for President group as Goldwater and Rockefeller clubs exist in the state.
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College Tax Credit Faces Tough Battle
Washington AP Senate showdown on a college tax credit proposal advanced by Senator Abraham Ribicoff seeks to aid parents paying tuition. Administration forces argue it would erode revenue by about 750 million dollars in year one and 1.3 billion annually thereafter. Senate session extended over two days with heavy pressure from voters, and leaders plan more action today as debate continues on the tax cut package.
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Ribicoff
Gary Says Public Fed Up With Foreign Aid Policy
Former Gov. Raymond Gary a Democratic Senate candidate says Americans are fed up with foreign aid policy. He spoke at a news conference after naming Ollie W. Gresham Tulsa County campaign coordinator. He criticized spending to buy friends and aid to dictators to influence UN votes.
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UPI
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Need For Family Doctors Less Specialists Cited
Dr. Albert E. Ritt, president of the American Academy of General Practice, urged more family doctors and fewer specialists. He noted full time specialists under 65 rose to 98,000, while general practitioners and part time specialists dropped to 48,343 between 1957 and 1963. The Oklahoma Academy Tulsa meeting closed with his remarks.
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UPI
Albert E. Ritt
American Academy of General Practice
Ritt
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Oklahoma Academy
Ann Margret Clobbers Actor In Movie Brawl
Actress Ann Margret struck actor James Ward with a bottle during a film fight scene sending him to the hospital with a concussion. The bottle was reportedly candy glass and broke easily on impact. Next on her schedule are lessons in how to hit with the bottle.
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Ann - Margret
James Ward
Ward
Washington Today Involves Flow Of Ideas From Goldman
President Johnson taps Princeton historian Eric Goldman to channel the nation s best thinking to the White House as a part time coordinator of a wide open window for ideas. Goldman will gather proposals and opinions from outside experts to inform policy. A Ranger 6 failure to return lunar surface pictures prompts a special board to assess the future of the program as officials warn the outcome could shape NASA strategy. Johnson may send two messages to Congress this week on health and consumer issues.
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Princeton
Eric F. Goldman
White House
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Congress
Tobacco Habit Kick Tough For Students
Harvard researchers report high school students in Newton Massachusetts mirror national patterns in smoking. The study finds more mothers than fathers smoke and that women now outpace men in cigarette smoking after accounting for pipe and cigar use.
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American Cancer Society
Eva J. Salber
Jane Worcester
Harvard
Cancer
Salber
Newton High School
Plane Crash Under Probe
The Civil Aeronautics Board and FBI intensified the probe into a Beechcraft air taxi crash near Gainesville killing 10. The craft veered on takeoff, dropped 75 feet, caught fire, and produced witnesses who heard engine trouble. Among the dead was Bill Gibbs, assistant Tennessee basketball coach en route to Jacksonville for connections.
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UPD
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Jacksonville
Tennessee
Bill Gibbs
FBI
Religious groups show smoking patterns among families
The data indicate fathers and sons and Jewish mothers and daughters are the most numerous cigarette smokers. Catholic mothers and daughters and Protestant fathers and sons are the least frequent smokers.
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