Pentagon Unveils Worm Space Plan For Future Warfare
Washington reports the Pentagon launches a new Advanced Research Projects Agency to unify antimissile and satellite tech under Defense Department control. Eisenhower highlights a future weapons program with space-based intercepts and space vehicle development, potentially funding near a billion dollars. The plan aims to adapt scientific satellite discoveries for military use, advancing space weapons systems.
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Hamilton Portrait to Honor Yorktown Siege at Fort Sill
A two by three foot painting of Alexander Hamilton in an artillery uniform from Yorktown will be shown at Fort Sill Saturday. Robert A. Uihlein Sr. of Milwaukee, VP of Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co., will present it to Maj. Gen. Thomas E. de Shazo at 1:35 p.m. in Hamilton Hall. De Shazo will award Uihlein the Order of St. Barbara at 7 p.m. at McIntyre Manor. The portrait honors Lawton city’s namesake Gen. Henry Ware Lawton and will hang in the Hotel Lawtonian lobby.
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Population Growth Forecast Spurs Chamber Challenge
Chamber members were urged to keep guiding the community as Lawton’s population was predicted to reach 75,000 by 1928. The annual luncheon installed new officers and board members for 1958, with Jack Carter becoming chamber president and Emmett Keough as first vice president. New board members include Keough, Clarence Aubrey, James Black, Jack Cummins, Jay Dee Fountain, Dr. W. F. Lewis, and George Whitten. The “swan song” address by outgoing president Ross Porter recounted major achievements, including an industrial foundation, budgeting, and community projects such as a water problem solution and a city hotel initiative.
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Receiver Appointed for Selected Investments Corp
Oklahoma City attorney George J. Shick named receiver for Selected Investments Corp upon judge Clarence Mills order with a 500000 bond. The action, filed by John W. Tyree, aims to preserve investor property during reorganization. The firm had been under investigation by a Legislative Council committee and the state Securities Commission.
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Florida Faces Second Freeze Threat Across State
A renewed cold snap spread over most of Florida with subfreezing temperatures threatening citrus groves especially in low-lying areas near Miami. Officials from the Federal State Frost Warning Service warned some groves on higher ground may escape damage as air flow helps dodge the worst, with temperatures expected to rise above danger levels by tomorrow morning.
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Johnson laments 42 percent cut in Air Force missile funds
Senate subcommittee hearings reveal Air Force missile requests slashed by 42 percent despite Sputnik and growing Soviet space age threat. Lyndon Johnson questions why top military experts’ funding pleas were reduced and notes generals testified their recommendations were not funded. Rockefeller cites Rockefeller Brothers Fund defense report urging broader spending and reorganization.
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Solon Tells Patrol Get Tough Or Quit
Oklahoma House Speaker Bill Harkey urged Highway Patrol officials to strictly enforce traffic laws or resign. Gov. Raymond Gary defended Lookabaugh and the patrol noting improvements and low political influence. A safety survey was proposed by Oklahoma Safety Council officials with two national organizations invited to study state traffic problems. Three working groups to draft recommendations met later to include county attorneys, judges, and police officers and mayors.
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Atlas Fourth Intercontinental Missile Test Success
In Canaveral Florida the Air Force launched its fourth Atlas intercontinental missile. The test began at 10 48 am and was declared a success by the Pentagon, with the weapon operating over an approximate 5 000 mile range. The Atlas arched southeast into an overcast sky and the bright exhaust trail was visible for minutes.
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U S Rejects Bulganin Move for East West Summit
In Washington officials show no shift from policy against top level talks without prior diplomacy and concessions. Bulganin urged a summit in two to three months perhaps in Geneva, sending letters to 39 nations and alliance members. Dulles reportedly optimistic on resuming disarmament talks below a summit, with Sen. Fulbright noting possible Russian flexibility later.
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Keeney Quits Cameron Job
Melvin Keeney resigns as chairman of Cameron college music department effective Jan 2. He will head Beavis High School music, including band and choral programs. Temporary fill and a new instructor to join Cameron later. Keeney holds degrees from Oklahoma State University and North Texas State College and has led city music events and contests.
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Bryce Quits FBI I Eyes Gary's Chair
Orlano ma City D A Jelly Boyce announces retirement from the FBI likely to pursue a Democratic bid for governor. Bryce, 51, scheduled to rally about 400 supporters in Pawhuska. He cites 23 years with the FBI and 17 years as chief of an office, with prior service in Oklahoma City police. He plans to move his family to a farm near Mountain View, Kiowa County after retirement and is married with a 12 year old son, Johnnie.
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Suspect Denies Death Charges in Manslaughter Case
James R. Bramback, 19, of Fort Sitman, pleaded innocent at arraignment on a live-count complaint accusing him of first and second degree manslaughter. The two-count charge was tied to a Thursday session in Justice of Peace Marvin G. Cameron's court. Cameron set a preliminary hearing for 10 a.m. January 17.
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Fair Weather Outlook For Lasvlon Area Through Weekend
Forecast shows fair and cool conditions continuing in the Lasvlon region with increasing cloudiness. Temperatures reach about 57 today with overnight around 30. Saturday highs near 60, lows around 26 to 30 in Gage and Ponca City. Weekend outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and slightly cooler conditions with a high yesterday of 66 in Altus and Ardmore.
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Atlas Shoot Pleases Ike and Johnson
President Eisenhower hailed the Atlas intercontinental missile launch as good, while White House spokesman Hagerty confirmed the reaction during a Treasury meeting. Senator Lyndon B. Johnson called the test successful and encouraging, noting it was a partial trial that strengthens calls for faster missile production funds.
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Pilot Jess Bender Fired At Cape Canaveral Missile Center
A stender Nagahe pilot Jess Bender was fired from the missile test center at Cape Canaveral around 5 p.m. today as roared out over the Atlantic, according to a late bulletin.
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Eisenhower to present $74 billion space age budget
President Eisenhower will send to Congress Monday a budget near 74 billion dollars for the 1959 fiscal year starting July 1. Officials say the plan shows a small deficit instead of a 14 billion dollar surplus, due to higher defense outlays and lower revenues from business profits and personal income.
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