Oklahoma Minimum Wage Boost Affects Limited Oklahoma City
The $1-an-hour minimum wage law taking effect next Thursday largely bypasses Oklahoma due to exemptions for major state workers. The Fair Labor Standards Act covers interstate commerce workers, boosting wages and overtime, with about 17 400 Oklahoma workers affected. Exemptions include farm workers and many local service establishments, while oil, banking, and home laundry roles face limited impact. Newsboys and child actors retain exemptions. a 13-year-old, George Highsmith, is highlighted in local notes with accordion school enrollment offered to children.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Congress
State Labor Commission
A. P. Vickrey
Labor Department
Vickery
Lawton Students Take Second at Ada Speech Tourney
Lawton high school speech students totaled 156 points for an overall superior rating at East Central State College Ada two day tournament. The group finished behind Classen Oklahoma City with 208 points. Debaters Joe Crosby Joan Godlove David Craig Don Hayes earned five of six debates with superior ratings. Maddox first in standard oration and excellent in discussion. Van Easton first in girls radio. Lyon third in dramatic literature. Curry second in poetry interpretation.
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Lawton High School
East Central State College, Ada
Classen
Oklahoma City
Sand Springs
Joe Crosby
Joan Godlove
David Craig
Don Hayes
Hayes
Ann Lyon
Norma Curry
Marilyn van Easton
LHS
Harding
Central
Northeast
McAlester
Durant
Seminole
Chickasha
Miami
Muskogee
Northwest
Light Plane Pilot Fined for Reckless Flying Near Homes
Lancaster resident Adam Joseph Mattern Jr. was fined $50 and costs after a state trooper testified that he was driving recklessly several hundred feet above ground by buzzing homes with a light plane last Sunday. State police Corp. William S. Hall described the incident at the Friday hearing.
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Lancaster
Adam Joseph Mattern Jr
State Police Corp
William S. Hall
Mattern
Fletcher Church Fetes 50th Anniversary
First Baptist church of Fletcher marks its 50th anniversary with services today. Rev. Euris Grisham says about 450 attend. Rev. J A Pennington of Oklahoma delivers 11 a.m. sermon. luncheon at noon. afternoon program features Rev. Glenn Pitts of Paradise Valley Baptist church. Church founded February 28, 1906. new building dedicated a year ago.
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Fletcher
First Baptist Church of
Eulis Grisham
J. A. Pennington
Oklahoma
Glenn Pitts
Paradise Valley Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
U.S. Accidental Deaths Decline Across Early 1950s
The record shows accidental deaths in the United States falling from 96,000 in 1952 to 90,000 in 1954, indicating a downward trend over the period. The figures reflect nationwide mortality data without detailing regional variances or causes.
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U.S
Driver Permit Examinations Delayed After Patrolman Injury
Clinton high school's driver training class postponed its permit examinations indefinitely when highway patrolman Joe Williams failed to appear after his automobile skidded on a highway and overturned. The officer was hospitalized with a back injury.
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Clinton, Tenn
Clinton High School
Highway Patrol Sd
Joe Williams
Williams
Air Force to Instruct School Teachers in Flying
The Air Force plans a course to teach school teachers aviation skills. If successful, the program may extend nationwide, educating educators about flight and jet-age aviation.
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Air Force
New York
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National Guard
Lawton
Oklahoma National Guard
Pfc
Harvey Townsend
Billy Shoemate
Fort Gordon
Guard
George Highsmith
L. G. Highsmith
Pollard
Hardy Suggs Music Co
Henne
Cetl Epmn Tate Vol T
D Avenue
Ada
Don Kouri
Brad Agnew
Jim Maddox
Richard Smith
Kouri
Maddox
Fletcher Church
Kodak
Carpenter’s
J. C. Penney CO
Goodyear Service Store
Garber’s Jewelry
Hankins Studio
Ross Optical
Lacy Furniture CO
R-Zak Clothiers
McLellans
Howell
Rex Lee
Curlee
Lloyd's Barber Shop
Eddie Morris
Grace
Lawton Boot & Western Store
S. H. Kress & CO
Melton Jewelry
Mayfair
Scott's
B. P. Hann
Saffa’s
Trope's
A. L. Pollard Sporting Goods
Oklahoma Tire & Supply CO
Harold Shops
Montgomery Ward
Franklin
Kinney's Family Shoe Store
C. R. Anthony CO
Lintz Department Store
C & H Auto Store
Pioneer Western Store
Ernest Waller
Dutcher's Shoe Store
Pfaff Sewing Center
Appel
Towne's Men’s Store
Hamra’s Department Store
L. H. Ensley Tire & Supply
Labour
Bill's Shoe Store
Edward
Zale
Cagle
Sapp’s
THE
VOGUE
Jack & Jill
Ratcliffe Book & Gift Store
Aurell's Shoe Store
Crane & Son Furniture CO
Corwin's Warehouse
Ideal Dress Shop
E. Oliver Jeweler
B. F. Goodrich
Frank Lucas Hardware
Leamon
McCord
Fife's Gift & Home Accessories
Killian’s Gift Shop
Raulstow’s Furniture
Super & Mineal
the Dixie
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