Oklahoma teens may be tried in county court on fire camp raid charges
The Oklahoma appeals court ruled the state has jurisdiction to punish violations at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and that 12 Lawton youths accused of public vandalism as part of a Girl Scout camp raid may face trial in county court next session unless higher court questions intervene. Local attorney Tyree said he may appeal the jurisdiction ruling. trial had been set for last July and will proceed in abeyance pending appeals.
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Lawton
Wichita Mountains
Todsay
Warren H. Crane
U.S. Supreme Court
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Don Ralph Cline
Will
Wiles Worarrer
Iseed
Rey
Jerry Shanklin
Vhs
Sispraia
Trisl
Young Cline
John P. Fullertur
Fullerton
Oklahoma
Churchill in pneumonia fight holds steady in France
Roquebrune France United Press report says Sir Winston Churchill's condition is not greatly changed since yesterday with a fairly restful night. Doctors Moran and Roberts note his fever is a little over and his strength maintained. Friends say the next 48 hours may prove decisive as pneumonia and pleurisy linger at the lung base.
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France
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Hasker
Churchill
Winston
Jie
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Lord Moran
David M. Roberts
Friends
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Loredl Moran
Ting
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Sarah
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Nice
President Eisenhower May Visit Arizona This Weekend
The White House said a possible trip to Arizona could occur this weekend with President Eisenhower taking Mrs. Eisenhower to Phoenix to visit Elizabeth Arden at Main Chance Farm. Hagerty noted a two hour stay in Phoenix, then a return flight to Washington Sunday night to be ready for Monday appointments.
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Thomasville
White House
Eisenhower
Arizona
James C. Wagon
Phoenix
Chance Farm
Elizabeth Arden
Hagerty
Georgia
City observes George Washington birthday holiday
Federal and county offices close Saturday for the birthday with skeleton sheriff and police crews on duty for emergencies. Fort Silt and AU city offices shift to holiday schedules while the post office uses routine holiday service with no window service. mail and special deliveries proceed. Chamber of Commerce does not observe Feb 22 as a city holiday. local businesses stay open.
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George Washington
Fort Silt
PIO
Chamber of Commerce
Light Drizzle Falls In City
Light drizzle fell in the Srov ton area early today with more light rain possible tonight and Friday. Cloudy skies and warmer temperatures are forecast through Friday with highs around 43 and lows near 0. Frigid weather continues as rain fog and possible snow may affect central and western Oklahoma over the next two days.
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Srovton
Forevers
Oklahoma
Ollahoma
Ardmore
Fort Sill land expansion hearing set for March 7
A legislative council subcommittee, examining Fort Sill expansion sites, schedules a March 7 meeting to consider recommendations. The fact finding panel lacks power, but may urge Gov. Gary and the Legislature to seek White House input.
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Geneval Styron
Oklahoma
FCC Ethics Code Urged By Solon Inquiries
Washington (UP) Representative Wolverton urged the Federal Communications Commission to adopt a code of ethics to shield its decisions from political influence amid ongoing House Commerce Committee probes. The panel questions outside pressures tied to the Miami Channel 10 bidding and staff inquiries into regulatory actions, as Kalentinine’s bid faced scrutiny.
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Washington
Charles A. Wolverton
Thcuy
Peoceral Communicating Commission
Fueness
Wolverton
House Commerce Sury Committee
FCC
Athe
White House
Col A. Wrank Sutzentine
Tor
Miami
Via
Kalzentine
Morgan M. Moulder
DB - Mo
Kelzentine
Cal
Buried Body Ends 19-Year Prison Search
Nashville reporters describe the discovery of a prisoner’s buried body, ending a 19 year search for missing convict Paul Joe Payne. Authorities say Yuuideblesd, a former highwayman, was charged with Payne’s murder after a dice game at the prison in 1959.
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Nashville
Tenn
Stile
Ja ” Yuuideblesd
Senlavee
Paul Joe Payne
Diels Wes
Eight Mates From Eight Nations For Nadine Tallier
French actress Nadine Tallier says she wants to marry eight men from eight different nations, not all at once, citing travel as influence. She lists American, French, Russian, Italian, Argentinian, Brazilian, German and Spanish men as possibilities, praising various traits while noting Americans’ cocktail habits. She compares how different nationalities appeal and hints at her status filming Girls at Sea.
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Eddy Gilmore
London
Nadine Tallier
Ant
Nadine
Hus
Atlas ICBM Launch Explodes On Pad In Cape Canaveral
An Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile blasted off at 12 48 p m today in Cape Canaveral then exploded about two minutes after ignition leaving its firing pad. Observers saw a huge fireball as the missile vanished from sight. The Air Force gave no immediate confirmation of the cause. It was the sixth Atlas for testing. previous launches had mixed results with two destroyed early and others achieving partial success. The weapon is designed to carry a nuclear warhead 5 000 miles at about 49 000 mph, with a full distance test expected later this year.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Air Force
Atlantic
Debt Ceiling Hike Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate Banking Committee approved a five billion dollar increase in the debt limit, effective until May 20, 1959, after rejecting a Byrd proposal to cap at three billion. The increase lifts the ceiling from 275 to 280 billion dollars, with the bill expected on the floor early next week as the Treasury seeks quick action due to a light cash position.
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Wasiington
Eisenhower
Byrd
D-Va
House
Senate
Treasury
Petition to Repeal Prohibition Filed in Oklahoma
Ernest J. Albright of Shawnee filed an initiative petition with the secretary of state to repeal Prohibition. The Republican candidate has 90 days to collect 129,000 signatures to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. It would allocate 90 percent of tax revenue to fund bonuses up to 750 dollars for Spanish American War, World War I and II, and Korean War veterans.
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Oklahoma City
Ernest J. Albright
Shawnee
Allbright
Albright
Leopold Freed After 33 Years In Death Of Bobby Franks Case
Nathan Leopold, 53, granted parole after 33 years for the 1924 murder of Bobby Franks, 14, in a case once dubbed the crime of the century. The parole board’s split decision overrode the trial judge’s warning, although Leopold pledged to prove rehabilitation and thanked supporters while Roger Touhy also won parole consideration.
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Bobby Franks
Toliet, Hl
Nathan Leopold
Sprinfield
Leopold
Roger Touhy
Stateville
Here
Teamster Leader Dave Beck Sentenced on Probation
Bulletin from Seattle reports former Teamsters official Dave Beck received probation for three years after pleading to charges tied to a Cadil Beck fund sale. The case involves embezzlement and misuse of funds connected to Teamster Cadil assets and Beck’s family, including his year-old son.
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Seattle
Wash
Teamsters
Dave Back
Primor
Cadil Beck
Dave Beck Oh
Teamster Cauil
Famed Lawton Burglar Seeks Parole After Crime Spree
Lawton history recalls Harry H. Hart once dubbed the lights out burglar of Lawton. He, a 19 year old Fort Sill veteran, is up for parole after serving three years and one month for burglary robbery with a dangerous weapon and arson. He admitted 19 robberies and burglaries and three arson charges from 1953 to 1954. He described using a paper sack on his head and a knife to threaten victims.
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Prohibition Ceva
Capone
Leopard
Touhy
Illinois
Leopold Oak
Leotolu
Pree 2
Col
Harry H. Hart
Fort Sillman
Deember
Hart
Lawton
Bliglar
Senate Post Office Committee Endorses Five-Cent Stamp Plan
The Senate Post Office Committee voted to raise postal rates by about 750 million dollars annually including a five-cent charge for non local letters for three years. It recommends a higher total rate boost than last year's House plan, with intercity letters at five cents instead of four. The move aligns with President Eisenhower who urged permanent adoption of the five-cent rate rather than a three year fix.
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Washington Inn
Senate Post Office
Senate
House
Eisenhower
County Receives Record $307,980 Check From Tax Office
Camanche county announced a $307,980.76 payment from the state tax commission the largest monthly total of the year. Since July 1 the county has collected $964,297.16, with $235,146.23 from mobile and farm truck registrations and $27,040.38 plus $16,914.18 from commercial vehicle fees distributed to roads, cities, and towns.
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Camanche County
State Tax Commission
Isk Lillian Ward
Miss Waid
Sen Chece, Page & Co
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