Taft McConnell pledge wide open hearings on Taft Hartley Act
Senator Taft and Rep McConnell announced that hearings on amendments to the Taft Hartley Act will be wide open and held simultaneously in the Senate and House around February 1. They expect broad participation and aim to draft a substantially similar bill with possible differences in details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Washington
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Rep
McConnell
Senate
House
House Labor Committee
Ike Roth
Eisenhower
National Labor Relations Board
George Meany
AFL
CIO
City Man Named In Alienation Suit
Merl K. McNeil of Frederick former auto supply worker files petition in district court seeking 15000 from Fred Olmstead of Lawton operator of the Lawton Bowling alley. McNeil says Olmstead enticed Mrs McNeil away and alienated her affections from the plaintiff and child Betty age 6. The petition notes she was a dutiful wife until Oct 31 1952 when she met Olmstead and was absent at times neglecting the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merl K. McNeil
Frederick
Lawton
Fred Olmstead
McNeil
Olmstead
McNeils
Betty
Bill to Require Use of Taxes for Road Programs Reached
Senator Magnuson proposed a bill to allocate all federal airline fuel oil and motor service taxes to road construction and highway safety research. He warned that highway improvements are vital to national defense economy and public safety and should be funded by highway users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Magnuson
D-Wash
Magnuson
Land Judging School Planned in Southern Oklahoma
The agricultural division of the Noble Foundation will sponsor a land judging school in Ardmore Oklahoma next spring for youths and adults. Representatives from 14 counties will participate. Exact date has not been set.
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Ardmore
Okla
Agricultural Division
The
Noble Fundation
Oklahoma
Marines Like Monroe Even If Acting Bad
A column by Bob Thomas via Marine Capt. Bem Price notes positive public sentiment toward President Monroe amid wartime strain, cautioning against oversimplified judgments as policy and leadership face scrutiny.
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Monroe
Bob Thomas
Bem Price
Associated Press
Hollywood movies draw front line crowds in Korea
Soldiers in Korea report strong demand for USO shows and Hollywood films at battalion posts. Audiences endure air raid sirens as screenings continue in mess halls and tents. Four new films arrive weekly, rotated so each unit views the same title four times in nine months. Marilyn Monroe tops the pinup list despite critics.
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Bem Price
1St Marine Division
Korea
Robert Mitchum
Mitchum
Bob Carpenter
Madison
Wis
Rita Hayworth
Trinidad
5Th Marines
Rita
William D. McGuire
Moscow
Idaho
Hollywood
Los Angeles
USO
McGuire
State Draft Tests Due 2 800 Teens
Oklahoma City Col Clive Murray state selective service director says about 2,800 Oklahoma teenagers mostly under 19 will take pre induction tests this month and next. The draft of 19 year olds is authorized next month if older men are not available to meet quotas 998 this month and 850 in February.
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Oklahoma City
Clive Murray
Selective Service
Oklahoma
Cardinal Spellman Leaves Formosa After Chiang Visit
Cardinal Spellman of New York flew from Taipei after a Christmas visit with Allied troops in Korea and Japan. He stayed with Chiang Kai-shek and referred to the visit as very inspiring before heading to Manila and home.
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Taipeh
Formosa
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Manila
New York
Korea
Japan
Chiang Kai-shek
DeWolf Plans Federal Appeal Ahead of Execution
Oklahoma City January 6 slayer Carl Austin DeWolf set to die in the electric chair for Tulsa policeman Jerry St. Clair’s 1946 killing. His lawyer says a habeas corpus writ to federal courts and possibly the U S Supreme Court may be his last avenue. The State Pardon and Parole Board, in a 3 2 vote earlier, found no doubt of guilt and declined a commutation. Gov Murray will not intervene before the January 27 execution. The board also reviewed new witness claims but found no evidence of unfair trial.
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Oklahoma City
Carl Austin DeWolf
Tulsa
Jerry St. Clair
George Campbell
U.S. Supreme Court
Tom Phillips
State Pardon and Parole Board
DeWolf
Johnston Murray
Parole Board
Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals
Campbell
St. Clair
Phillips
Criminal Court of Appeals
Spragues Depart On Buying Trip To Chicago
Robert Sprague owner of Sprague's Furniture Mart leaves with his wife and daughter Martha for Chicago to attend the Stone home furnishings market. About 20,000 buyers are expected to view 3,000 lines of furnishings with trends including color shifts to stronger shades, darker woods, and less radical modern designs.
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Robert Sprague
Sprague
Furniture Mart
Chicago
Ill
ST One
Martha
Cameron Students Start Pre Enrollment for Second Semester
Cameron college students return from a two week Christmas break and begin pre enrollment for the second semester starting January 26. Pre enrollment for old and new students continues through January 16 with final examinations for the first semester set for January 23.
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Cameron College
Joyner Named to City Planning Committee
Sam Joyner has been appointed by board president Mike Brandon to represent the school board on the City Planning committee. He will join residents and organizational representatives to present the school system’s interview to the Institute of Community Development at the University of Oklahoma, which is planning land north of Ferris and other developments for Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Joyner
Board of Education
Mike Brandon
Joyner
Institute of Community Development
University of Oklahoma
Lawton
Ferris
Store Official Blames Buyers For High Meat Prices
Washington January 6 UPI a food chain official told the American National Cattlemen's Association that housewives are to blame for retail beef prices not following the cattle market decline. Roger B Corbett agricultural counsel of the National Association of Food Chains said insistence on prime and choice beef kept prices higher than wholesale trends. He cited Agriculture Department data showing November 1951 to November 1952 livestock prices fell $3.11 per 100 pounds while retail prices fell $3.18. Corbett said demand for steaks and roasts kept choice beef costly and chains plan to stock more lower grades to correct the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roger B. Corbett
American National Cattlemen’s Association
Corbett
National Association of Food Chains
Agriculture Department
Chicago
Cattlemen Demand Sound Economy
Kansas City January 6 UN The American National Cattlemen's Association protests government price controls and calls for a return to a sound economy. Sam C Hyatt of Hyattville Wyoming leading 2000 delegates from 30 states at the 56th annual meeting. Hyatt criticizes Office of Price Stabilization and urges removal of price and wage controls by April 30. He supports Eisenhower as president-elect and McKay as interior secretary and Ezra Benson as agriculture secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
American National Cattlemen’s Association
Sam C. Hyatt
M Hyattville
Wyo
Office of Price Stabilization
Hyatt
Association
Tuesay
Oklahoma City Police Crackdown on Auto Theft Ring
Oklahoma City officers pressed a crackdown on a teenage auto theft gang. Four more suspects were arrested, bringing the total to 11 teens in custody, with two more sought. Police now estimate the gang may have committed 35 to 40 thefts, up from an earlier estimate of about 25.
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Oklahoma City
Easley to Join Kennedy Firm in Lawton
Bill Easley a Lawton civic leader for a decade, re signs with Fairmont Foods after 25 years and plans to work with Kennedy and Company as a real estate and insurance salesman. He came to Lawton from Dodge City Kansas and resides at 1332 Ash with his wife and two sons.
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Bill Easley
Lawton
Fairmont Foods
Kennedy and Company
Easley
Fairmont
Dodge City
Kansas
Ash
Robert W
Bill Jr
W. D. Ford
Oklahoma
Farmer Income Tax Report Due
Farmers must file either an estimate or income tax return by Jan 31 in most cases. Agent Lewis Haydock says an information booklet, approved by the Bureau of Internal Revenue and distributed by the state Extension Division, is available in his office. The booklet, with many examples of deductions, helps farmers even if they hire a preparer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Haydock
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Washington, D. C
State Extension Division
Stillwater
Haydock
Buick Cuts Prices on 1953 Special and Roadmaster Models
Buick announced price reductions ranging from 11.37 to 135 on 10 models in the 1953 Special and Roadmaster series. An increase of 125 was set for four Super Series models. The Roadmaster line sees a top cut of 135, while the Special series sees its largest drop of 86.37 on the convertible.
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Flint
Mich
Yesteryears reflect city changes and local events
Twenty years ago S R Harper became city attorney succeeding Owen Black as law head. Three suspects held in robbery at J M Stephens store on Second Street. City council cut police chief clerk and street commissioner salaries to one hundred dollars monthly. Dr E B Dunlap reports his 1932 Chevrolet stolen while checking a fictitious sick call. County health education campaign targets unnecessary sickness. Rev M L Baker to deliver third sermon in Lawton Week of Prayer. Thirty years back Robert Morford named Lawton postmaster. Third Fort Sill Negro deserter held at Bristow. Pearl Pettit and Presley Martin to lead Lawton high girls and boys hoops at Duncan invasion. J Rondo Stephens retires and is set to become Kiwanis president. Maj Gen Ernest B Hinds speaks at Chamber program. Ten years ago Senator Bill Logan to chair committees on redistricting and elections. Senator J C Nance comments on upcoming issues. Mrs Pauline Skrolle services planned. John G Baugh dies near Meers, Way-side Inn operator. County war bond quota up to 254000. Otis Waldron sought for police force. Jack Wheeler resigns. Arnold Overton leaves fire department for sheriff’s office.
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S. R. Harper
Owen Black
Rae
J. M. Stephens
S. Second
E. B. Dunlap
M. L. Baker
Beal Heights
Robert Morford
Lawton
Fort Sill
Bristow
Pearl Pettit
Presley Martin
Lawton High
Duncan
J. Rondo Stephens
Kiwanis
Ernest B. Hinds
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Logan
J. C. Nance
Pauline Skrolle
Pioneer Comanche
John G. Baugh
Meers County
Otis Waldron
Jack Wheeler
Arnold Overton
Taft Chorus Gains New Stage Risers for 80 Voices
Taft school chorus of 80 can now be seen clearly on stage as the board of education buys collapsible risers. The caretaker can disassemble the steps for storage by removing a few bolts. Chorus directed by Mrs. Ella Mackey.
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Taft School
Board of Education
Ella Mackey
Ministers Group Sets Installation at Lawton USO Luncheon
The Lawton Ministe rial Alliance will install a new slate at a noon Friday luncheon at the USO. Rev. Richard Hopper will receive the president’s gavel from Capt. Lonnie Knight, with Rev. Paul D. Hanna as vice president, Rev. J. J. Stowe Jr. as secretary, and Rev. Elbert M. Whitwell as treasurer. Area pastors and chaplains are invited and asked to reserve seats by calling the USO by Wednesday night.
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Lawton
USO
Richard Hopper
Lonnie Knight
Paul D. Hanna
J. J. Stowe Jr
Elbert M. Whitwell
Lawton-Fort Sill
Mrs James M Smith Visits From Warrensburg Missouri
Mrs James M Smith of Warrensburg Missouri visits here with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Herndon at 208 N Seventh. She just returned from California where she stayed with her daughter and son in law Alvin Paulson and their three daughters in Los Angeles since October. Wayne Frakes son of Mr and Mrs Val Frakes 909 Columbia is home for a month or so after civil service work in London England his plans after the visit are indefinite.
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James M. Smith
Warrensburg
Harry Herndon
California
Alvin Paulson
Los Angeles
Wayne Frakes
Val Frakes
Columbia
London
England
Frakes
Maddux Named To Nominating Group Of Monument Builders
Sam Maddux of 1113 Taft has been appointed to the nominating committee for the Monument Builders of America national convention. He will attend the convention January 11 to 15 at the Hotel Cleveland in Cleveland Ohio, representing Lawton Monument Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Maddux
Taft
The
Monument Builders of America
Maddux
Lawton Monument Works
Cleveland
Area Men In Service Maneuvers Include Vammen Escort Vessel
Charles R. Thomas of No. 6 Lee serves aboard the USS Vammen, taking part in the largest pacific maneuvers for cruisers and destroyers, set to begin Monday. His ship recently completed a five month Korean tour. William L. Martin earns promotion to sergeant first class with the 40th Infantry Division in Korea, where he has served since October. His wife Maxine and parents live at 712 Summit.
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Charles R. Thomas
Raymond Thomas
Lee
Vammen
Pacific
Thomas
Korean
William L. Martin
Korea
40Th Infantry Division
Sergeant Martin
Maxine
W. A. Martin
712
Summit
School Construction Underway in McAlester Oklahoma
Construction began Tuesday on a $303,000 elementary school to relieve overcrowding at Washington School. The project aims to expand facilities and accommodate increasing student numbers with plans targeted for completion next October.
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Mcalester
Okla
Washington School
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