AEC Reveals Development of New Arms
The Atomic Energy Commission says it is developing several new weapons and has begun testing in Idaho on a stationary forerunner of aircraft engines. A test power plant for aircraft carriers will begin construction in spring, with expansions at many plants and labs as nuclear weapon production peaks.
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General Electric Co
Fatigued pilot halts nonstop bid to Cairo after ice
William F. Judd, 40, TWA pilot, landed near Paris at Toussus le Noble after 24 hours 11 minutes aloft due to icing and fatigue while attempting White Plains to Cairo nonstop. He faced six hours of ice between New York and Gander and six hours of instrument flying in bad European weather. Judd had hoped to reach Rome before deciding on refueling or continuing to Cairo. He has flown the Atlantic 120 times.
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William F. Judd
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Trans World Airlines
Toussus-le-Nobie
Colette
Alan Patrick
New York
Gander
Europe
Rome
Ocean
Atlantic
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N.Y
Frozen infant revived after presumed death on doorstep
Washington police reported a five week old baby boy found on a northeast porch in freezing conditions. He was declared dead at General Hospital after arrival with no detectable heartbeat and a temperature of 73 degrees but later gasped feebly and was revived.
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Washington
General Hospital
Police Chief Says Vice Report is Exaggerated
Lawton Oklahoma police chief Ralph Hennessee told the Lawton Safety Council that a Sunday Constitution Press piece on vice and violence in Negro areas is greatly exaggerated based on resident feedback. He praised current enforcement efforts while acknowledging ongoing patrol issues and support for appointing a local safety director and training outsiders or officers for safety duties. The council opposed endorsing a city safety advertising booklet, noting the article See VICE Page 2.
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Sunday Constitution Press
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Police raid at Walt's Play House arrests 20 on vagrancy
Twenty people were charged with vagrancy after a Sunday early morning raid at Walt's Play House 1806 Garfield run by Walter Brown. Police said the den harbored marijuana smokers whisky drinkers and all night dancers. Operator Brown faces four counts including nuisance running a joint and wasting water.
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Dallas Leaders Plan Lawton Flight Visit Tuesday
More than 13 Dallas civic leaders will visit Lawton and the Artillery and Guided Missile Center on Central Airlines pre inaugural flight between the two cities. They land at Lawton Municipal Airport at 2 30 p.m. for a two hour tour joined by Mayor C R Ellsworth and Chamber officers.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Love Field
Fort Worth
Oklahoma
Faculty Cage Tilt Tonight at Lawton High and Central Junior
Lawton high school and Central Junior high faculty athletes prepare for a benefit basketball game for the 1956 March of Dimes drive. Tonight at 8 p.m. in the LHS fieldhouse proceeds go to the Dimes campaign. 25 cent student admission, 50 cent for adults. The event features pep clubs, two bands, a drill team, and exhibition plays as the two undefeated schools meet for charity with strong local interest.
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Bob ‘Bullet’ Bodenhamer
Orval “Hit
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3500 Is Stolen From Amvet Club
Approximately 500 dollars was taken from the Amvet club late Saturday night or early Sunday morning by thieves who hid in a closet after closing. Cash and checks totaling 479 and 46.71 were taken along with small amounts from a donation jar and bowl. Boone Adams, the club’s finance officer, found the burglary Sunday morning as detectives investigated how entry was gained by unlocking night latches and a hidden panel. Police sought clues while checking reports of two stolen cars and other related incidents.
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Cleo Stout
Boone Adams
Pete Zuniga
Bon Ton Tavern
Thieves Take Safe From Apache Farmers Gin
Thieves broke into Farmers Gin at Apache Saturday night and carried off a safe worth about $690. Caddo County Sheriff Ray Larison sought help from local officers and Comanche county to find the safe. The loot included a $100 bill, $35 in change, and the rest in $20 bills with the change kept in a King Edward cigar box.
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Caddo County
Ray Larison
Larison
Comanche County
Sheriff's Department
Tragedy at Baltimore church supper as fire triggers deadly stampede
Eyewitnesses described a panic where crowds pressed toward exits as flames struck the quonset roof hall hosting 1100 attendees for a St. Rose of Lima oyster roast. At least 10 died and 227 injured with several missing as rescue workers searched footholds and noted doors may have been blocked.
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City Holds 4th Spot In Sales
Lawton held its No 4 position in retail sales in November and Comanche county ranked sixth, showing a 1.39 per cent loss over the corresponding month in 1954. Tax Commission reports showed today. December sales tax collections totaled 81 159.84 for Lawton vs 82 689.81 a year ago. Comanche county collected 85 271.29 for December vs 86 468.22 in 1954. October sales had Comanche sixth with 87 531. Third-ranked Garfield posted 93 060.87. Bartlesville was 4th with 71 204.04. Ardmore was sixth with 67 764.68 and Duncan seventh with 63 563.60. Oklahoma County led counties with 913 See TAXES Page 2
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Lawton Senator Bill Logan Placed In Critical Condition
State Senator Bill Logan of Lawton was reported in critical condition at Southwestern hospital after being stricken at his family home on Birch Street. The Comanche County native and longtime attorney has served in the Senate since 1940, with officials noting he was unconscious at noon and transported to the hospital around 8:30 a.m. today.
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Lawton
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Comanche County
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Eden Arrives For Talks On Asia and Middle East
British Prime Minister Eden arrives in Washington for three days of conferences with President Eisenhower to coordinate anti communism strategies in Asia and the Middle East and to seek a peace formula for Palestine. Eden and Selwyn Lloyd stressed close Anglo American ties as Dulles welcomed them.
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Middle East
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Britain
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Bulganin
Three Plead No Defense In Death Trial
In Philadelphia municipal court Milton Schwartz his wife Rosalie and Mrs Gertrude Silver pleaded no defense to abortion death charges linked to Doris Jean Ostreicher. Judge Carroll began hearing testimony to determine punishment while additional conspiracy and perjury charges await later trial. Mrs Silver faced accessory before abortion causing death, the Schwartzes abortion causing death and perjury charges. The case ties to Ostreicher who died Aug 24 after eloping with Earl Ostreicher.
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Milton Schwartz
Rosalie
Gertrude Silver
Earl Ostreicher
Miami Beach
Herman
Morris Wolf
Doris Jean Silver Ostreicher
Miami
Fla
Lawton Sees 20 Degree Cold Snap With Forecasts
Lawton logged 20 degrees last night with a possible 15 degree low tonight as officials warn of continuing cold across Oklahoma. At 11 am the thermometer stood at 25 in Lawton and statewide reports indicate normal winter cold persists after heavy snow failed to materialize.
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Weather Bureau
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Snow Storm Strikes East
A fast moving snow storm swept from the Midwest into the Ohio Valley and East bringing sleet freezing rain and up to a foot of snow. The system spawned tornadoes and storms in Tennessee and Arkansas and caused a Tennessee school to burn from lightning with $500000 in damage.
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ROK Intelligence Chief Kim Chang Yong Murdered
Maj. Gen. Kim Chang Yong, 36, counter-intelligence chief of the Republic of Korea army, was shot to death while en route to work in Seoul. Two gunmen in army uniforms fled. police pursuing. Kim led anti communist purges and earlier helped prevent plots against President Rhee. Officials doubt the killers were Communists.
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