Dems Hold Aces In First 56 Vote
Democrats dominate the first 1956 congressional election in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County's 30th District. Elmer J. Holland, 59, state senator, seeks the term to 1957. Republican David J. Smith, 45, a confectionery shop owner, hopes for a protest vote. Registration favors Democrats. turnout expected under 50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Welsh
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Elmer J. Holland
Senate
David J. Smith
McKeesport
Smith
Holland
Eisenhower
Vera Buchanan
Peter F. Bender
McLain’s Army Career Highlighted at Fort Sill Museum
General McLain’s long service from 1912 through World War II is recounted, noting roles from national guard enlistment to artillery commander and XIX Corps general. The Fort Sill artillery museumwill display McLain Hall and related relics, with completion anticipated in June and dedication ceremonies attended by Rep. Wickersham and other veterans.
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Ed States
National Guard
Fort Sill
45Th “Thunderbird
Salerno
Italy
England
Normandy
XIX Corps
Europe
Rhine
Ruhr
Army
McLain
Sicily
10Th Cavalry
Old Corral
Artillery Museum
Old Guard House
McLain Hall
Hamilton Hall
Gillett Griswold
Charles H. Winston
Fort Sill’s
Morris Swett
James Marler
McLain Gun Hall
Victor Wickersham
6Th
Congressional
James E. Styron
45Th Inf. Div
Fred Daugherty
45Th
Republicans Plan Precinct Caucuses In County Monday
Comanche county Republicans will hold precinct caucuses Monday night in preparation for the county convention at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, in the county courtroom. The district convention has been set for Feb. 4 at Chickasha's Place hotel. Oklahoma Republicans will hold their big show the state convention at Oklahoma City Municipal auditorium Monday, Feb. 6. County officers will also be chosen at next Saturday's convention. Present officers are Walter F. Wolverton, chairman, Mrs. Wolverton, vice-chairman, Claude Martin, state committeeman, Mrs. Morris Eckhart, state committeewoman, and J. B. Colwell, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Chickasha’s Place
Oklahoma
Morris Eckhart
J. B. Colwell
Custody battle over Mincey children proceeds in court
In Temple, District Court hearings follow a County court decision granting Mrs. Wilson permanent guardianship after key testimony by Tanna who wants to stay with her grandmother. W. E. Kelley, a longtime Mincey family friend, testified of Mincey’s prior wish against Mrs. Taylor caring for the children amid the fatal auto crash.
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Comanche
S. R. Harper
W. E. Kelley
Arlington
Mincey
Kelley
Minceys
Population Bureau predicts world population near five billion in 50 years
The Population Reference Bureau estimates the global population could reach about five billion in fifty years, outlining long term demographic trends and implications for resources and development.
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The
Population Reference Bureau
Two Burglaries Reported In City No Items Stolen
City police Saturday reported two local burglaries resulting in about 100 dollars in damages to a car stored in the Green Phil lips Chevrolet warehouse at Third and G. A two by one foot hole was cut in the warehouse side. Dan Preston of Acme Fence Co. reported a screen cut at the southwest side of the building with entry gained but nothing taken from the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Phillips Chevrolet
Dan Preston
Acme Fence Co
Cache Road
Oklahoma Governor Gary outlines highway plan and growth push
In a speech Governor Gary states 1 200 miles of road work in his first year with a goal of 2 500 miles over four years. He cites rising revenue to exceed the target as Oklahoma lists 11 000 state highways needing modernization. He urges industrial development, notes the Cowboy Hall of Fame site selection, discusses tax overhaul, and highlights local efforts to attract and fund new industries aided by a state loan organization and a strengthened Department of Commerce and Industry.
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Oklahoma
Gary
National Cowboy Hall of Fame
Cary
Department of Commerce and Industry
El Salvador Emerges as Central America's Largest Coffee Exporter
El Salvador leads Central America in coffee shipments and ranks fourth globally, reflecting its strong production sector. The nation surpasses peers in export volumes, underscoring its growing role in international coffee markets.
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el Salvador
Central America
Butch Saves Family As Blaze Injures Miller Family
Butch and his parents survived a fire that damaged the home while visiting grandparents near Burkburnett Texas. Butch suffered severe burns on wrists feet legs neck and face and remains hospitalized. Nubbin the pony died in the blaze and others escape with injuries. Butch, a long time myasthenia gravis patient, dreams of ponies and scouts while his physician Rhe another doctor miling provided a pony as a Christmas gift.
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Butch
General Hospital
Miller
J. J. Dwyer
Burkburnett
Tex
Texas
Nubbin
H. H. Milling
Dallas
Tyke
Taft School
Ikie
Eisenhower
Butch Probably Knows That ‘‘Ikie
Rotarians Nominate Gian Paolo Lang for RI President
Rotary International announced on Saturday that Gian Paolo Lang of Livorno Italy has been nominated for president of the organization. The nomination was disclosed during the latest Rotary gathering in Evanston Illinois on January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston, Ill
Uprotary International
Gian Paolo Lang
Livorno
Italy
Northeastern Turnpike Ahead of Schedule for 1957 Opening
Oklahoma City officials report Northeastern Turnpike construction is ahead of schedule with 71.4 miles of 88.5-mile route ready for paving by mid next week. Bids on 34.4 miles expected Tuesday, with contracts awarded Wednesday. Under runs of about 3.48 million dollars plus details for financing bonds. Open to traffic on or before July 1, 1957 between Tulsa and Joplin Missouri.
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Oklahoma City
H. E. Bailey
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Bailey
Kansas Line
Wichita
Tulsa
Joplin
Convention Opens With Broadcasters Libel Bill Debate
Lawton hosts its first major convention of 1956 with R. E. Glenn and delegates in attendance. Speakers include Charley Ozman on libel legislation, Gov. Gary, Hugh Mix Norman on university contracts, Lee K. Anderson on live broadcasting of high school sports, Frank Crawford of Southwestern Bell, Tom Murphy of John E. Pearson Co. on radio needs, and Ben Head on Radio Free Europe. Saturday events feature a style show and a tea at Mrs. Ted Warkentin’s home, with station-manager wives naming Miss Oklahoma Radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Glenn
Lawton Chamber of Commerce
Charley Ozman
Gary
Hugh Mix
Norman
Lee K. Anderson
Oklahoma High School Athletic Association
Frank Crawford
Lawton
Southwest Bell Telephone Co
Tom Murphy
John E. Pearson Co
New York
Radio Men Today
Ben Head
Oklahoma City
Radio Free Europe
Ted Warkentin
Miss Oklahoma Radio
Arteries Describe Blood Away From The Heart
An excerpt explains arteries as elastic tubes that transport blood from the heart to the tissues, outlining their role in circulation and how they support systemic flow.
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Arteries
Fire destroys Pool drug store in Texline area incident
Clayton New Mexico January report: a three alarm blaze near the Texas New Mexico line destroyed the Pool drug store in Texline, Texas. Damages pegged at about 50000 dollars. Nearby hardware and grocery shops were smoke damaged but unburned. No injuries reported. Fire crews from Clayton Texline volunteers and Dalhart assisted. cause under inquiry.
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Clayton
N. M
Clayton Fire Department
Texline
Tex
Texas- New Mexico
Here
Pool Drug Store
Dalhart
Pope Pius XII to bless Monaco engagement of Rainier and Grace Kelly
In Monte Carlo on January 21, Pope Pius XII promised to bless the marriage of Prince Rainier of Monaco and American film star Grace Kelly. A palace telegram said the Pope would invoke divine graces for the union after Rainier informed him of the engagement.
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Monte Carlo
Monaco
Pius XII
Prince Rainier
Grace Kelly
Rainier
Mystery Blast Rocks Arctic Circle Region
A mysterious explosion shook more than 100 square miles of sparsely populated Swedish Lapland along the Arctic Circle on Saturday. Scientists believed a meteor struck the earth, with no aircraft reported missing and no alternative explanation found.
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Arjeplog
Sweden
Lapland
Arctic Circle
Forfeit Bonds In Police Court In Saturday Session
Ten defendants forfeited bonds totaling 159 dollars while three others were fined 40 dollars in municipal court. Judge J Merle Oaks ordered bonds forfeited for failing to appear for trial including Luther Gene Thomas Robert James Bryan Lucill Velma Wollers Linvel D Carter Addie Dolph Lewis Tommy L Shorter Joe H West Henry W Shehorn and Fuqua Basil Glen with various bond amounts. Additional fines were imposed on Alvin Eugene Bayer and Robert Thompson for speeding and public drunkenness respectively. Friday action included Tom Ward forfeiting 20 dollar bond for assault and Mary Michalski fined 20 dollars for unlawful cohabitation.
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J. Merle Oaks
Luther Gene Thomas
Fort Sill
Robert James Bryan
Lucill Velma Wollers
S. 22Nd
Linvel D. Carter
Hoover
Addie Dolph Lewis
Bell
Tommy L. Shorter
Monroe
Joe H. West
Washington
Henry W.shehorn
Andrews
Fuqua Basil Glen
Rt. 1
Alvin Eugene Bayer
Taylor
Robert Thompson
Salvage
Lawton
Tom Ward
Morford Drive
Mary Michalski
Elm
Luciano Denies Involvement In South African Jewel Robbery
In Naples on January 21, Charles Lucky Luciano, the deported American crime figure, angrily denied masterminding a $600,000 jewel heist in South Africa. He declared the accusations false and urged an end to the blame.
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Naples
Italy
Charles
Lucky) Luciano
South Africa
Cape Agulhas Sits 33 Miles Closer to Pole Than Cape of Good Hope
Cape Agulhas lies about 33 miles farther south than the Cape of Good Hope, making it the southernmost point near the South Pole in this region. The fact highlights their geographic relation and distances between two prominent capes on the southern African coast.
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Cape Agulhas
South Pole
Cape of Good Hope
Four Building Sites Advance on Fort Worth Mobile Homes
Unskilled labor will be hired as Cumings says the completion date for the buildings is February 15. Buildings three and four are finished and will house finishing, welding and frame manufacturing. Building No 2 is being touched up for painting the new deluxe mobile homes. The main 60 by 300 foot assembly building will handle culling, cabinet, plumbing and metal work. Don Norris and A T Tooter Lindsay worked in the main structure, while Harvey House, past president of the Lawton Home Builders association, serves as construction supervisor.
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Cumings
Don Norris
A. T. “Tooter
Lindsay
Fort Worth
Oklahoma band clinic to stage concert at Aggie auditorium
Waurika Tipton Ringling Cyril Frederick and Dundee will join a school music clinic. The highlight is a 4 p.m. concert in Aggie auditorium where three student bands will form and two groups perform. George Walters LHS band director John McHenry junior high director Keeney assist with arrangements. Jeannes Deen Temple is association secretary.
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Waurika
Tipton
Ringling
Cyril
Frederick
Dundee
Aggie
Keeney
George Walters
LHS
John McHenry
Jeannes Deen
Temple
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Dems
Gen. McLain
Ess
KEY Termite & Pest Control CO
M & D Finance CO
E Ave
Eee
Insurors Realtors
A L. Pollard Sporting Goods
D. Ave
Pho
D Avenue
L. O. Ranch
Easley’s Saddle Shop
83Rd Street
Lawton, Okla
Walter C. Lattimore
Gore Blvd
Ruby Lattimore
Northeast Pike
W. M. Leitner
Knapp Shoes
Irwin Lawton
America
New Mexico
Grace
M. B. Dickson
Orville D. Pope Insurance
Luciano
Clarence Alexander
Ford
Graham
Graham Pest Control
ZALE
S ‘J
Jewel
Mondia Watch
Foxgat
Shull
Ferrell
Oklahoma State Fair
Denver
TR Zate
Zate
F. Rupert
Ferrell Ranch
Lawte
Hereford Farm
J. F. Ferrell and Son
Elgin
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