Perle Mesta May Yet Keep Envoy Role in Change
Mrs. Perle Mesta of Oklahoma, minister to Luxembourg, said she remains a Democrat but would stay in her post under the new administration. She submitted resignation December 15 and has received no final decision. She predicted social life in Washington would change after Eisenhower takes office and praised Mrs. Eisenhower as hostess.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Perle Mesta
Oklahoma
Luxembourg
State Department
Eisenhower
Eisenhowers
Mesta
Truman
Allied Women’s Club
Driggers To Face Hearing Saturday
Wilburn Driggers a 35 year old truck driver will be arraigned at 10 am Saturday in Shawnee Oklahoma for the murder of J D Herndon a 72 year old country store operator. The arraignment was postponed pending legal aid and John L Goode of Shawnee was named to defend him. A .22 pistol found at his parents Arkansas home is identified as the weapon used in four shots that killed Herndon. Driggers admitted the shooting saying it followed an argument. The body was found in an abandoned cistern near the store. He was arrested last Saturday and brought back from Arkansas.
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Shawnee
Okla
Wilburn Driggers
J. D. Herndon
J. Knox Byrum
Driggers
John L. Goode
State Crime Bureau
Oklahoma City
Arkansas
Hernon
Herndon
Road plan's second installment set for Legislature
Oklahoma City Jan 15 The second installment of State Sen Raymond Garys 94 million road program will be introduced next week The bill asks 45 million dollars from anticipated gasoline tax revenues for the next two fiscal years State Sen Joe Bailey Cobb will sponsor The Senate has already approved a 7 million emergency appropriation for immediate highway construction as part of the Gary plan
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Oklahoma City
Raymond Gary
Gary
Joe Bailey Cobb
Italian Red quits party over religion claim
Dante Muzzi, 25, propaganda chief of the Communist party in Bologna, announces he has resigned from the Italian Communist party and the Communist-led Italian General Confederation of Labor and the Association for Friendship, saying communism conflicts with his Roman Catholic faith.
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Bologna
Italy
Dante Muzzi
Communist Party
Italian General Confederation of Labor
Association For Friendship
Nebraska Highways Glazed By Weather
Ice coated Nebraska highways and city streets while airports faced ice coverage. Temperatures near zero gripped the state and blizzard conditions were forecast for central and eastern areas today.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Coal used in starch manufacture per pound produced
A historical note states that about a pound of coal is consumed in the production of every pound of starch, illustrating the high energy requirement and material cost involved in starch manufacturing.
Hospital News Items Births and Admissions Noted
Hospital notices list numerous births and admissions across Lawton Oklahoma area, including newborns with weights and times, along with patients admitted for medical or surgical care. Names and addresses of families, along with doctors or destinations, appear in compact notice form.
Becker Rites Set At First Baptist Church
A funeral service for Becker will be held Saturday at the First Baptist church with Dr. H Tom Wiles presiding. Dr P R Lange, Hillsboro Kan, and Dr A E Janzen will assist. A tribute from the Indians Becker worked with will be read by Herman Asenap. Burial follows at Post Oak cemetery conducted by Rev H Neufield.
Pipe the City by Pauline Riley in replevin suit
Pauline Riley sister to Fletcher Riley files suit today seeking judgment or replevin of 4081.35 worth of water pipe and related water line equipment in Gooc Acres. She claims ownership of Greer addition equipment and that it is being wrongfully detained. The dispute centers on city obligation to supply water and benefits from the water lines amid federal threats to disapprove funding.
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Pauline Riley
Fletcher Riley
Gooc Acres
Ferry Rams Ship. Six Hurt in New York Harbor Collision
A Staten Island ferry with 1,900 passengers crashed into a freighter near the Statue of Liberty in dense fog. Six people were injured aboard the Gold Star Mother, with passengers rushing life preservers before the ferry disentangled from the 8,200 ton American Veteran and reached Manhattan.
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New York
Staten Island
New York Harbor
U.S
Segregation Plans for Fort Sill Schools Defended
Fort Sill officials defend the Oklahoma plan for segregation and explain funds for Douglass high and Dunbar grade schools. They note identical curriculums and bachelor level teachers, with state and federal aid under the plan. Senator Humphrey calls for a prompt, fair resolution, opposing segregation on federal property.
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Army
Lawton
Oklahoma
Shoemaker
Douglass
Dunbar
Fort Sill
Post
Humphrey
Turkey’s name traces to a mistaken Turkish origin belief
The turkey is an American bird named for a mistaken belief it came from Turkey. Early traders and explorers misattributed the bird, leading to the current linguistic link between the animal and the country.
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Turkey
Rites Held for Eight Year Old Explosion Victim Jackie Annis
Funeral services were conducted at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament for Jackie Carl Annis eight who died from a rifle grenade blast while playing with his brother. Burial followed at Highland cemetery under Becker Funeral home direction.
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Jackie Carl Annis
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Pat Murtagh
Highland Cemetery
Becker Funeral Home
St. Mary’s School
James Duffy
Dick Lacy
Terry Pokorny
Phillip Roberts
Joseph Lee
Charles Burk
Ella Madden
Atlanta
Robert Luther
Memorial Hospital
Albert F
Bert) Sawyer
S. Ninth
Beal Heights Presbyterian Church
Paul Hanna
Beal Heights
M. Baker
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Lawton Funeral Home
Frank England
Bob Pierce
Joe Reed Sr
Max Tague
Ted Newman
Murray Gilbert
Fuzz Barnes
Ike Stothard
Leon L. Cole Sr
Lawton
Central Baptist Church
Richard Hopper
Donald Angus
Glen Frinian
Col
Earl Barr
Dan Andrews
R. B. McCoy
James Matheny
Auction Slated For Polio Drive By Sheriff Hale
A public auction of home cooked pastries will be conducted over the local radio station at 4 p.m. Friday by Sheriff Everett Ray Hale for the March of Dimes drive. T. A. Hamra notes bids will be by telephone and Lawton housewives donate pies cakes and other delicacies for the event.
Red Trial Might Reach Jury Today
In New York the conspiracy trial of 13 second-string American Communist leaders may go to the jury late today. Assistant U.S. attorney David L. Marks will likely finish his summation this morning. Federal Judge Edward J. Dimock will then charge the jury. The case began pretrial March 31 and trial April 24, with a four million word transcript. The defendants face Smith Act charges of conspiracy to teach and advocate violent overthrow and to organize the party for that purpose.
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New York
David L. Marks
U. S
Czechs Slash Food Rations Amid Shortage Crisis
Vienna reports Communist Czechoslovakia cuts ration cards for thousands of former upper and middle class to end a catastrophic shortage. Radio Prague says this begins a full reorganization of food and clothing distribution as meat bread milk and eggs remain unobtainable. Households wait in long lines with little to show.
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Vienna
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Radio
Prague
Poland
Prague Radio
Koerhler Building Not For Sale Despite Rumors
Rumors in Lawton circulated about the Koehler Building being sold, but officials confirm the property has not been sold and remains not for sale. The matter is clarified to prevent misinformation about the building’s status.
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Lawton
Koehler
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Frigidaire Heating & Hewett
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Jackie C. Annis
Alfred F. Sawyer
L. L. Cole Sr
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Mary A. Swiercinsky
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Houshold
Ray
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Edmond
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J. H. Rost
Topeka
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L. O. Northup
Kansas
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Lake Nebagamon
Wisc
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Gruen
Sleepy’s Drive Inn
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CBS TV
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M. E
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WAID
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C Ave
Drs
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Francis A. Hald
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Tutt
C Avenue
Mel’s Radio & TV Service
Lawton Business College
Edwards School
Saciellh
A. L. Pollard Sporting Goods
Ood
PAA & D Finance CO
F Ave
JO G. Andrews
Wolverton Hardware
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