Solons Debate Tax Cut Aimed at Industry or Individuals
New York reports split among lawmakers on whether tax relief should favor business depreciation or personal income taxes. Industry argues faster depreciation would spur production and jobs, while critics warn savings may not translate into consumer spending. Banks note equipment needs outpace old rules, but lawyers say depreciation saves only once and gains may shift to later years.
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New York
William McChesney Martin Jr
Federal Reserve System
Martin
Treasury
Sonea
Eisenhower
Northern Trust Co
Aeug
Chase National Bank of New York
Hospital Births and Admits From Kiowa Area
Births list new arrivals including a son for Mr. and Mrs. Samson Lame bull at El Reno born Feb 5. Other entries note admitted patients at Fort Sill Indian School, Lawton area, and various victims of surgery or medical care. Several births are recorded with times and weights. multiple residents from Cyril, Chickasha, Lawton, and surrounding towns appear in admissions and dismissals.
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Samson Lamebull
el Reno
Leo Martin
Fort Sill
William F. Bilbrey
Roy Brown
Cyril
Wallace R. Campbell
Jack Farum
Charles E. Gayler
R. M. Houston
C. A. Harper
Lawton
Kathryn F. Stanley
Frank Stanley
Larry Scherler
Wesley Scherler
Walters
John Wood
Carl C. Young
N. 31St
Clifford Christopher
Rich Hill
Cameron College Names New Class Officers
New class officers were named in Cameron College’s second semester elections held Thursday. Kenneth McClendon of Hollis is president, Kenneth Munday of Oklahoma City is vice president, and Betty Rice of Apache is secretary treasurer. Freshman Philppeson of J H Munday 1702 Maple was elected secretary treasurer. Donald Mays of Roosevelt remains president and Walter Welsch of Duncan is holdover vice president.
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Cameron College
Kenneth McClendon
Hollis
Kenneth Munday
Oklahoma City
Betty Rice
Apache
Philpfpe
J. H. Munday
Maple
Donald Mays
Roosevelt
Walter Welsch
Duncan
Cameron Plans Sweetheart Dance After Basketball Game
Cameron College sets its annual Sweetheart Dance for Feb 15 following a Cameron versus A&M basketball clash. An all school election will occur next Wednesday to crown a king and queen. Nominations produced sophomores Wilma Edgman and Charles Jackson and freshmen Sammy Thomas and Jerry Messick as nominees.
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Cameron College
Cameron
Stern A&m
Wilma June Edgman
E. Egman
Cache Road
Charles Jackson
Seminole
Sammy Thomas
Sam Thomas
Gore
Jerry Messick
Mountain Park
Area Men In Service In Germany With 18th FA Group
Pvt Early Broach Jr wife Lavonna previously in Lawton arrives in Germany for duty with the 18th FA Group after Army service since August 1951 at Fort Sill. SFC Andrew J Shelton, wife Oberia of Lawton Rt 4, joins 43rd Infantry Division in Germany with over 17 years service, assigned to the 102nd Regiment. Pvt Freddie R Franklin, son of Buck and Charlene Franklin of Marlow, arrives in Germany with the 18th FA Group after Fort Sill posting.
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Early Broach JR
Pvt
Lavonna
Lawton
Germany
18Th FA Group
Fort Sill
Andrew J. Shelton
48Rd Inf
Oberia
Rt. 4
43Rd Infantry Division
102Nd Regiment
Fredie R. Franklin
Freddie R. Franklin
Buck Franklin
Cordell
Charlene
Rt. 2
Marlow
Lamp lighted dashboard alert for flat tire invention
An inventor describes a dashboard warning lamp that activates when a deflated tire causes a rod under the wheel to strike the ground. This action completes an electric circuit, lighting the indicator on the dash as a warning to motorists.
Dads Hire Firm To Defend City In Pipe Actions
Lawton council in special session hires Logan Godlove and Cummins to represent the city against water line suits in Federal court. Wichita Finance and Thrift Company seeks about 150000 in seven causes of action. Rory Fletcher Riley, former state supreme court jurist, handles the plaintiff. The federal actions span nine locally considered suits with extra claims.
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Logan, Godlove and Cummins
Lawton
Water Line
Wichita, Kan
Riley
Wichita
Hollywood hunts for Audrey Hepburn lookalikes
Hollywood studios race to sign young glamour girls with a Hepburn like charm. MGM touts Taina Ely from Helsinki as a likely Garbo or Hepburn type, after meeting producer Ed Knopf in London. Eugenie Elg and Maggie MacNamara are noted as similar fashion picks amid a shift from the earlier era of curvy stars.
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Hollywood
Hollywood Studios
MGM
Marilyn
Garbo
Taina
Hepburn
Helsinki
Sadler Wells Ballet Company
London
Ed Knopf
Taina Ely
Maggie MacNamara
Audrey
Mrs. DiMaggio
Stewart
RKO
Eng
Mara Lane
Cleo Moore
Universal-International
Marilyn Monroe
Mamie van Doren
Champions Sale Set In Southwest Fat Stock Show
Fort Worth Feb 5 UP A sale of champions highlighted the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show with grand champion steer BPR Billy B. shown by Black Post Ranch of Olathe Kansas. Last year’s grand steer sold for 6000 to Carter Foundation and Lena Pope Home. Weather improved attendance but did not reach last year’s record. Grand champion female Guernsey was Haddon's M Kate and grand champion Guernsey bull Bluffview D Emerald. Oak Hill Romance won grand champion in American saddle bred halter, with Chief of Knox Wood as reserve.
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Fort Worth
Billy B
Black Post Ranch
Olathe
Kan
Sue White
Big Spring
Tex
Carter Foundation
Lena Pope
Ed Home
W. R. Watt
Dent
Haddon
M Kate
J. F. Lively
Tulsan Dies Under His Burning Truck
A Tulsa truck driver trapped under his burning truck died after a bridge collision on State Highway 11 north of Skintook when a saddle gasoline tank exploded. The 36-year-old Kansas City man Solomon Frank Johnson died later at Ponca City hospital from injuries in an earlier one car crash on U S 77 near Marland Noble County.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Kansas City
Koes
Rane
Tulsan
State Ne
Skintook
Bird Creek
Soloman
Frank Johnson
Ponca City
U. S. 77
Marland
Noble County
Robert Justice
Johnson
Ice Cream Leads Increase in 1940 Food Demand
The average American consumed 71 percent more ice cream in 1940 than in 1939 while beef usage rose 37 percent and milk by 6 to 7 percent, reflecting shifting dietary trends.
Guymon Greet Rizley to Arrive After Stop in Stillwater
Former Guymon congressman to introduce Benson who will speak after an earlier stop in Stillwater. Benson previously served as solicitor for the Post Office Department during his career.
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Stillwater
Guymon
Benson
Post Office Department
Roosevelt vows finances amid high stake divorce case
In Pasadena James Roosevelt says he is broke while his wife Romelle claims he is worth two million dollars. The dispute centers on support money as they await trial with petitions for finances, travel and related costs.
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Pasadena
Calif
James Roosevelt
Romelle
Stockholm Population Rises by About 10 000 to 722 000
Stockholm Sweden saw its population grow by roughly 10 000 people in 1953, bringing the total to about 722 000. The rise reflects postwar urban expansion and ongoing migration patterns shaping the city’s demographics.
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Stockholm
Sweden
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