Press Freedom Up To Newsmen, Publisher Says
Lawrence Kansas Roy A Roberts president of the Kansas City Star told publishers freedom of the press depends on newspapers deserving it. He urged responsibility to prevent a notion of special privilege and said a good paper will not win popularity but respect. Roberts praised William Allen White and urged schools to teach his example for better writing and individuality in journalism.
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Associated Press
Fort Sill welcomes first guided missile unit 246th Battalion arrival
The 246th Field Artillery Missile Battalion arrives at Fort Sill after a 80-vehicle convoy led by Maj. Carl D. Patterson Jr. The unit, first tactical Corporal missile battalion, will be attached to the 52nd FA Group with quarters on Currie Road and 2500 area buildings.
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Army
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Detroit detective shoots self after puppy pulls his pistol
Detective Inspector Charles Searle, a Detroit officer of 36 years, is hospitalized with an injured foot after he shot himself while cleaning his pistol at home when a cocker spaniel puppy grabbed his leg. He quipped that the first person he shoots in 30 years turned out to be himself.
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Charles Searle
Cameron Enrollment Leads Junior College Increases
STILLWATER Okla The six junior colleges under the Board of Regents for A&M Colleges report an enrollment rise in spring. Cameron College Lawton shows the biggest gain at 47.3 percent, with 1 012 students this spring up from 687 last year. Other colleges listed include Murray Aggies Tishomingo Northeastern A&M Miami Connors Aggies Warner Panhandle A&M Goodwell and Eastern A&M Wilburton.
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Murray Aggies
Tishomingo
Northeastern A&m
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Connors Aggies
Warner
Panhandle A&m
Goodwell
Eastern A&m
Wilburton
New Location Offer to Welcome Customers
Company announces relocation and invites customers to visit the new address to get acquainted with the improved premises and services. The notice emphasizes the transition period and aims to build familiarity with the updated store.
Army Enlistments Top What Seems Promising in Oklahoma
M Set W E Knox supervisor of the western section stationed at Oklahoma City said enrollments in the western half of Oklahoma including Lawton are exceeding expectations. He estimated 80 western Oklahomans will enlist in February if current levels hold.
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U. S. Army
Oklahoma
Lawton
W. E. Knox
Oklahoma City
Hope Rises for Financing of Northern Oklahoma Turnpike
Oklahoma Governor Gary reported optimism from New York bond bidders planning the Oklahoma City to Kansas route after a traffic survey sparked delays. Officials expect new data and consultant reviews to improve the report, with potential combined financing for three turnpikes across northern, southern, and southwestern routes.
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New Hope
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Raymond Gary
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Wilbur Merritt
First Boston Corp
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
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New Haven
Conn
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H. E Bailey
DeLeuw
Cather
Abramson
Smith
DeLeuw, Cather & Co
Turnpike Authority
Texas
Convention Plans Get Sorority Aid
Five members of Xi Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority staffed 500 convention packets this week. Packets contain material about Lawton and the Artillery and Guided Missile Center and will be distributed at conventions here this year. Assisting were Mrs. Clarence Saffit, Mrs. Leona White, Mrs. O. J. Pippin, Mrs. Harold Whitlock, and Miss Christina M. Robertson.
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Xi Tau
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Henry Howell
Lawton
Artillery and Guided Missile Center
Clarence Saffit
Leona White
O. J. Pippin
Harold Whitlock
Christina M. Robertson
Suburban Americans Home Ownership Surpasses Half
The suburban population exceeds 40 million in the United States with average family income about $7,000 annually, roughly double the national average. Seventy five percent own their homes.
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United States
No Spring Holiday For OU Students
Norman Oklahoma University regents rejected a request for an extra spring holiday, noting students misused prior breaks. They approved campus projects including a new addition, Buchanan Hall air conditioning, a $161000 summer session budget, and 28 stadium bonds without specifying amounts. Robert James was named golf coach for one year.
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Norman
Okla
University of Oklahoma Regents
George L. Cross
Buchanan Hall
Robert James
Immigrant Share Among Seniors Surpasses One-Fifth
A study shows about 20 percent of Americans aged 65 and older are foreign born, compared with roughly 10 percent of the total population. The data highlight aging immigrant demographics and settlement patterns across regions.
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