Police Question 2 Janitors Seized Near Child Killing Site
Two apartment janitors were held for questioning by Chicago police in the hunt for Suzanne Degnan, a 6-year-old girl dismembered after a suspected kidnapping. Names Hermor Verburgh and Desere Smet appear among others tied to nearby buildings as detectives press the 48 hour inquiry and seek evidence.
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Suzanne Degnan
Herlor Verburgh
Degnan
Suzanne
Desere Smet
Ver
Werburgh
Dorothy
Aiko
Harold G. Ward
Criminal Court
Wells
Lodsy
He. Degnan
Verburgh
Thorndale Avenue
Sas Koomare
Winthrop Avenue
Nazi Foreign Minister urged Japan to attack Russia
The war crimes tribunal heard Joachim von Ribbentrop promised Japan aid against the United States and urged an attack on Russia in 1941. Sir David Maxwell-Pyne said Ribbentrop told Ambassador Oshima Japan must seize the east before losing the chance. Ribbentrop said Roosevelt was unpredictable as Germany prepared to strike American shipping.
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Breach in U S delegation on atomic safeguards sealed
London reports a dispute over atomic energy secrecy within the U S delegation was resolved at the eve of the United Nations Assembly. Secretary Byrnes conferred with American delegates and assured that security plans would require U S congressional approval. Vandenberg expressed reassurance while noting the need for a clear plan supported by the four powers and Canada.
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United Nations
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Velegelos Center
Vandenberg
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Britain
Canada
UNO
Slarmany
United Nations Assembly
Central Hall
Snag Reported In Efforts To End China War
AP dispatch reports failure of truce talks between government and Communist representatives led by Chou En-lai. Disputes over excluding Jolhol and Chahar provinces from armistice terms stalled progress and delayed the political unity conference. Talks with Gen Chang Chan and Marshal continued amid unresolved details and questions on U S supervision.
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Tan
Ching
Jchol
Chahar
Sen. Chou En-lai
Chou
Inner Mongolian
Chihfeng
Johol
Dofonor
Chanar
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Pourth Purley
Chang Chan
Gen Chou En-lai
Marshall
Chang
Han Mo
Turkey
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Fone
United States
Mrs Rodgers Dies Yesterday in Lawton
Susie Edna Rutgers 45 a Lawton resident since last April died at the family home 101 South 23rd at 8 45 pm yesterday after a two week illness Born September 25 1900 in Cuthand Texas she joined the Nazarene church there Married January 11 1919 in Cuthand to Sam W Rodgers and moved to Lawton April 23 1945 Survived by husband six sons Willam D Tisy Dean Sam Jr Clarence Wayne Billie Ray and Garden Allen all of Lawton three daughters Mrs Prunes Argo and Mrs Adel Barron both of Lawton and Virgie Ellene Dallas Texas eight and a half grandchildren one sister Mrs J A Braham Fort Worth Texas and other relatives Definite arrangements by Ritter funeral home to be announced later.
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Lawton
South 23Rd
Cuthand
Tex
Nazarene Church
Sam W. Rodgers
Willam D
Tisy Dean
Sam Jr
Clarence Wayne
Billie
Ray
Garden Allen
Lawson
Prunes” Argo
Adel Barron
Virgie Ellene
Dallas
J. A. Braham
Far Worth
Ritter Funeral Home
Jaycees To Meet Thursday Night
A Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for Thursday at 8 p m in Tom's Coffee Shop dining room. Topics include the rural acquaintance program for Comanche County towns and schools. President Co R Ellsworth will report on a state committee plan for a Christ statue project near Buster Peak, discussed at Sunday Oklahoma City meeting.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Rucal
Comanche County
Co. R. Ellsworth
Oklahoma City
No Violence Detected in Manila Troop Demonstrations
General Eisenhower reported to President Truman there were no acts of violence or disorder by troops in Manila protests over demobilization slowdowns. A mass meeting of 8000 to 29,000 soldiers expressed discontent, urging pressure on lawmakers to cut overseas forces and halt excessive mobilization.
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Jan
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Styer
Philippines
Risenhower
Hell
War Department
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Germany
Styerne
Heraudeast
Hinene Howerglyo
Douglas Macarthur
Pun. Prud
Steel price hike seen as $4 a ton under review
Washington officials report a possible $4 per ton steel price increase as wage dispute talks resume between United States Steel Corp and the CIO Steel Workers. Bowles and OPA show resistance to higher boosts, with White House expected to comment later. The steel industry eyes a $2 daily wage rise linked to collective bargaining, while the CIO plans strategy meetings to push broader wage requests across key industries.
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CIO Steel Workers’ Union
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Kulver
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Ste Amy
Col Jet
Snyder
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Sue White House
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Rose
Ross
Drum
Employes Association
CIO
CIO Pres
Murray
R. J. Thomas
Automob: Workers
Alacre Fitzgerald
United Electrical Worl
Thomas
Fitegerald
Lawton Business Women Sponsor Cemetery Chimes
Lawton Business and Professional Women at their luncheon proposed financing and installing electric cemetery chimes at Highland Cemetery. About 35,000 members will participate under Mrs. Viola Ferguson to lead the cemetery committee. The chimes would cost an estimated 75,000, with city officials and civic groups urged to cooperate.
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Lawton
Old South
Viola Ferguson
Burl Judson
Jackson
Meelly
Joule Bundy
Ona Scott
Business and Professionn
Lawton Unions Not Yet Acting On Western Electric Strike
Western Electric work in Lawton showed no disruption as unions in the city had not voted to strike. WE crews were due to install plant equipment but had not begun by noon today. Local union officials said no word from national leaders and no picket lines were planned, with service likely to continue in smaller communities.
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We Southwestern Union
Oklahoma
Cipy
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Okelahore
Association of Communications Equipment Workers
Southwestern Telephone Workers Union
Kansas City
Western Electric Union
Southwestern Beil
L. J. Coron
Adgsociation of Communication Equipment Workers
St. Louis
Arikansas
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Corson
Sadler To Assist Grand Jury Probe
Attorney General Randall Cobb assigns Ewing C. Sadler to help County Attorney Ralph Cling in a grand jury investigation opening Jan. 16. Three men summoned for duty will meet at 9:00 a.m. in district court, with twelve qualified and nine excused before secret sessions begin. The probe covers Lawton city and Comanche county governments amid a petition by American Legion members and over 100 taxpayers.
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Randall
Cobb
Ewing C. Sadler
Ralph Cling
Gnvernor
Joof Hall
Toby Wo
Lawton City
Comanch
Lowery Post
American Legion
Four Commercial Buildings Planned at 15th and Cache
Construction of a four-building commercial unit at 15th and Cache Road will begin tomorrow under a building permit to Cenere. Pierson, city officials said, will supervise a fireproof complex of four 82 by 75 foot tile and concrete structures planned for completion around March 15. A second set of permits listed Mill Woes and Go AL Wall for concrete work and a separate project for a 9 bedroom addition at Eb Jefferson, estimated at 250 dollars.
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Cache Roud
Cenere
Pierson
Claus C. We Simpson
Wa Gaal Phillips
Jefferson
Telephone workers strike widens across nation
The Associated Press reports installation workers in scattered states began a possible countrywide shutdown as hundreds quit, aiming to paralyze Western Electric and Bell Telephone operations. Labor leaders say 3,000 in 42 states are involved. picket lines could halt most long distance and manual operations within days if more unions join.
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New York
Ohio
Indiana
New Jersey
New Yorks
U. S
J. Pa
Bids Opened By Council On Two Water Lines In Lawton
Lawton city council reviewed three bids for laying two water lines and moved through routine business. A six inch line from 11th to 15th near Roosevelt school and a four inch line on 27th street south toward the Frisco tracks were bid by Sherman Machine and Iron Works, Cletthama City. Earl W. Batter Bethany Contractor. and Harry Poston Lawton with bids ranging from 6 280.00 to 7 205.00. Bids were sent to the water committee for action. residents outside city limits raised concerns about extending the line to 27th street. Mayor Glenna noted jurisdiction limits, and engineers were asked to study and assist. Building permits dominated remainder of the meeting with two granted, one rejected, and three others noted.
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Frisco
Mabernan Lew
Sherman Machine and Tron Works
Cletthama City
Whappar
Wit
Earl W. Batter
Bethany
Harry Poston
Lawton
Counciliman
Harold Shores Water Committee
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FR. E. Glenna
Water Committee
Wyatt Hendrik
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