Democrats Back Governor Gary in Oklahoma Party Reorganization
Oklahoma Democrats convened their state central committee to launch a Gary slate for all party offices. Loyd Benefield was assured as party chair, with delegates pledging support. A resolutions package praised Gary and the congressional delegation while criticizing the Republican administration on taxes and farm policy. The group lauded Kerr Monroney Albert and others, and thanked retiring officials.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Democratic Party
Gary
GOP
Robert S. Kerr
Mike Monroney
Carl Albert
House
Hester
Elizabeth Whetsel
Paul Pugh
James Arrington
Stillwater
Chicago
Greek Premier Gains Slim Edge in Election Returns
In Athens the seven party opposition trails Prime Minister Constantine Karamanlis by a narrow parliamentary margin. Official tallies show Karamanlis’ National Radical Union at about 156 to 159 seats with roughly 1.34 million votes. opposition Democrats and allies total around 135 seats from about 1.52 million votes. Remaining seats split among minor groups. Official results suggest a fragile majority and possible centrist defections. Western observers note the vote signals discontent with British American policy on Cyprus and Turkish actions against Greek minorities.
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L. S. Chakales
Athens
Greece
Constantine Karamanlis
Karamanlis
George Papandreou
National Radical Union
Democratic Union Coalition
Karamanlis Party
Cyprus
Istanbul
Izmir
Smyrna
Audie Murphy Joins Texas National Guard
Audie Murphy, famed World War II hero, is now serving as a member of the Texas National Guard, adding a notable veteran to the state military forces.
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Audie Murphy
Texas National Guard
Gibson sends $500 guitar to Thai king for livelier court
Kalamazoo Michigan. T A C McCarthy, president of Gibson Co., says a $500 guitar is being sent to King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok because he wants "a little livelier music in his court." The move underscores a notable gesture from the famous guitar maker to the Thai monarch.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Thailand
T. A. C. McCarthy
Gibson Co
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bangkok
Rural Letter Carriers Plan Oklahoma Convention in Lawton
Preliminary plans for the Oklahoma Rural Letter Carriers association state convention were outlined in Lawton for July 8 to 10. J A Hammond and Otis M Stapp head convention planning with 41 board and auxiliary members in attendance. About 200 rural carriers and auxiliary members are expected, with Josh Cole of Muskogee named state president and H A Gruenger of Chelsea heading the auxiliary.
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Oklahoma Rural Letter Carriers Association
Lawton
J. A. Hammond
Ash
Rt. 2
State Association
Hammond
Lawtonian
Otis M. Stapp
Bell
Hammond and Stapp
Henry Howell
Lawton Chamber
Josh Cole
Muskogee
H. A.gruenger
Chelsea
Bear For Sale In Finland Hibernating On Farm
In Helsinki a bear in hibernation was offered for sale with cash and carry terms. Farmer Matti Palojaervi advertised the bear on his northeast Finland farm, hoping a buyer would remove the animal before it awakens in spring.
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Helsinki
Finland
Matti Palojaervi
Palojaervi
Chicago clothier says half of men wear obsolete suits
Michael Daroff, president of H. Daroff & Sons, told the National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers that more than half of American men wear outmoded clothing. He warned that the nation’s wardrobes are lagging and urged modernization of menswear.
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Chicago
Free Europe
Michael Daroff
H. Daroff & Sons, Inc
The
National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers
Young escapees foiled by flood in Kentucky
Stanton Kentucky three 15 year old escapees from Powell County detention home failed to stay free as floodwaters of the Red River rose. Jailer James Crowe waded waist deep to recapture the wet frightened youths who had raced ahead. One boy asked to return to the warm jail cell and his request was granted.
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Stanton, Ky
Powell County
James Crowe
Red River
New York Man Faces Charge Over Elephant Walk in Times Square
Mack Mac Donald 55 of Harlingen Texas must answer a police summons Monday for walking his pet elephant Opal in Times Square. The charge is obstructing a public sidewalk. MacDonald said Opal, previously confined in a van, was getting nervous before appearing on a TV show.
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New York
Mack MacDonald
Harlingen
Tex
Times Square
MacDonald
Opal
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R. T. Stuart, Jr
U. S
Savings and Loan Association
Salliati
Eeus
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Gore
Lawton, Okla
Cullen T. Raley
R. T. Stuart, Sr
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