Holy Communion Marks Opening of 54 Congress
President Eisenhower, Chief Justice Warren and many lawmakers joined a Holy Communion service at National Presbyterian Church to mark Congress's opening. More than 300 worshippers prayed for serenity, soundness of judgment, and Congress to act in the public interest under God. Seventeen Presbyterian elders in Congress assisted, including Sens. Martin, Stennis and Ferguson.
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Eisenhower
Warren
Congress
National Presbyterian Church
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Sens. Martin
R-Pa
Stennis
Dmiss
Ferguson
R-Mich
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John A. Mackay
General Assembly
Frank W. Price
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Presbyterian Church
U. S
Samuel C. Wier
United Presbyterian Church of North America
Edward L. R. Elson
Vault Door Locks With 100 Million Combinations
In Chicago the new Chicago Federal Savings and Loan Association office features an 18 ton vault door whose locking devices have 100,000,000 possible combinations built in.
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Chicago
Chicago Federal Savings and Loan Association
Alva marriage licenses top divorces in 1953
In Alva Oklahoma 122 marriage licenses were issued in 1953 while 54 divorces were granted marking a higher rate of nuptial activity than dissolutions. The data reflect local clerical records for the year.
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Alva Happy Home
Alva, Okla
Oscar contenders vie for 1953 Academy Awards
Hollywood circles place Burt Lancaster Audrey Hepburn Deborah Kerr and Jean Simmons among top nominees for the 1953 Oscars with favorites in From Here to Eternity Roman Holiday and Shane. Nominations to be voted Jan. 14 announced Feb. 15 with the ceremony March 25 televised.
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Burt Lancaster
Audrey Hepburn
Shane
Los Angeles
Lancaster
Miss Hepburn
Deborah Kerr
Jean Simmons
Everest
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
No Danger Seen In Recent Layoffs
Washington January 6 UP Commerce Department officials said there is no cause for alarm in December unemployment rising by about 422000 to 850000. They cited 1953 as generally favorable with low unemployment in some categories and an average annual rate of 1.5 million unemployed, the lowest since World War II. Farm layoffs due to cold weather and rising factory joblessness were noted as causes.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Cember
Aged Couple Die In Farm Home Fire Near Pittsburg
An elderly couple Alex Geldhof 83 and Selina Geldhof 82 were killed in an early morning fire that swept their rural home near Pittsburg Kansas. Cause is under investigation.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Alex Geldhof
Selina
Northwest Kiwanis Club Yearly Accomplishments Highlighted
Retiring president Jay Dee Mountain reports a year of busy service by the Northwest Kiwanis Club in 1953. The Boys & Girls Work committee organized Boy Scout activities and city park cleanup, plus a father and son day and youth movie event. The Underprivileged Child program funded clothing and food baskets, hot lunches, camp ships for needy girls, and hospital visits. Vocational guidance aided Cameron College Career Day and local scholarships. The club supported fair grounds improvements, dairy day, soil programs, and 4-H. hosted pledges, tours, and chaperoned youth to fairs. They pushed city planning, Red Cross drives, and safety councils, plus a National Brotherhood Week program. The club earned 87.9 of 90 points, the top rating among three new Texas-Oklahoma district clubs in 1952.
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Taft
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Cameron College
Lawton High School
Fair Grounds
Tne
Prien Air Group
Enid
Oklahoma City
City Land Planning Commission
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Emerson
Lawton Safety Council
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Arl
Chain Coffees Help To Conquer Polio
Oklahoma women begin chain coffee parties to raise funds for polio. Mrs Johnst on Murray kicks off Jan 13 at the governor’s mansion with a coffee and supporters plan to spread the idea across counties. Guests pay a dime for coffee and entertainment, with proceeds to the March of Dimes for patient aid research and education.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Johnston Murray
March of Dimes
Books Withdrawn From Illinois Libraries Returned For Adults
A report notes adult readers can access books previously withdrawn from Illinois libraries. Officials defend actions as prudent while critics argue overreach and censorship. The piece profiles librarians and state library oversight amid debate on access and standards.
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