Segregation Row Threatens School Aid Plan
Washington faces a clash over federal aid for new classrooms as Congress weighs two billion dollars in five years. NAACP demands a ban on aid to segregated states, while House Democrats claim voting for aid with a ban is possible. Senate filibusters loom as liberals wrestle with supporting federal funds to segregated districts. Eisenhower avoids the issue in his message.
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Associated Press
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NAACP
Adam Powell
New York
House
Senate
Belgrade Honkers Face $15 Fine Regulation Change
In Belgrade the police impose a 15 dollar fine on drivers who honk horns unless they can prove necessity. The move marks a continued effort to curb traffic noise in the Yugoslav capital. Once horning guided turns, but with growing traffic the sound overwhelmed pedestrians and drivers, prompting new traffic controls.
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Belgrade
Liberace's Mother Collapses at Home
Hollywood pianist Liberace's mother collapsed at her home and was rushed to a hospital after doctors cited overfatigue as the cause. Dr. Alexander L. Stearns described the episode as arising from extreme weariness.
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Liberace
Hollywood
Alexander L. Stearns
Acheson Urges Revitalized U S Foreign Policy
Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson urged a lively revived U S foreign policy to combat hucksterism he warned threatens to mask empty products. He warned of global drift and warned that Quemoy and Matsu are a time bomb while tensions with China could erupt any moment.
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Acheson
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Matsu
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Formosa
Old US Copyright Term Explained
The original term lasts 28 years and can be renewed for another 28 years if renewed within the year before expiration. The renewal extends protection for a total of 56 years under this provision.
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United States
Top Young Man Nominations Due In Lawton
Nominations for the 1955 Distinguished Service Award from the Junior Chamber of Commerce are due by midnight Saturday. Jaycee DSA committee chairman Marlin Keathley, 1954 winner, announced. The award will be presented at a Chamber Jaycees luncheon on January 20. The winner’s identity remains secret until then. National Jaycee week runs January 14 to 21. Additional nomination blanks are available at the Chamber office.
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Army Reserve
Army Reserves
Lawtonians
Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees
Chamber
CAA Director to Inspect City and Fort Sill Installations
Rep Victor Wickersham accompanies Charles J Lowen CAA director on a Oklahoma City visit to inspect installations at Lawton Fort Sill Hobart Gage and Duncan The agency spokesman notes the trip focuses on planned new buildings A proposal for an eight to ten million dollar aeronautical center at Will Rogers field was approved in Oklahoma City Lowen travels from Tulsa to address the Women's National Aeronautical Association.
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Victor Wickersham
Charles J. Lowen
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Washington, D.C
CAA Aeronautical Center
Oklahoma City
Wickersham
CAA
Lawton
Fort Sill
Hobart
Gage
Duncan
Will Rogers Field
Lowen
Tulsa
National Aeronautical Association
Brink’s Grand Jury Hears From Fifth Witness In 1950 Brink’s Case
Dist. Atty Byrne’s grand jury hears Brink’s employees and extense of the 1950 heist as FBI raids capture six suspects. O Keefe testifies about threats and insists no inside connection. Burke’s NY murder case looms while one shooter remains unknown. The first witness, Thomas Lloyd, enters with documents as Capt Wilson escorts him.
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Dorchester
Elmer ‘Trigger
Burke
New York
New York State
O’keefe
Dist. Atty
Garrett H. Byrne
Grand Jury
Brink’s
Byrne
FBI
Thomas B. Lloyd
Brink
Capt. Wilson
Africa Spans Northern and Southern Hemispheres
The continent of Africa lies across both the northern and southern hemispheres, occupying a central position between the equator and the Tropics. This geographic distribution influences climate, biodiversity, and continental boundaries.
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Africa
Frederick Teacher Killed in Wreck Near Frederick
Essie Smith a 50 year old Frederick school teacher was killed when her car collided with a MRT freight train just west of the city. The highway death toll for Oklahoma rose to 18 this year compared with 20 at the same time last year.
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Associated Press
Essie Smith
Frederick
Oklahoma
Early Egyptians Adopted Rings to Symbolize Vows
According to legend, ancient Egyptians first adopted the wedding ring as a symbol of vow taking. The tale ties the ring to timeless commitment and the exchange of vows in matrimonial ceremonies.
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