Ike Declares Disaster Zone In Flood Areas
President Eisenhower declared a major disaster area for South Texas flood zones battered by the Rio Grande. The flood left at least 38 dead in Piedras Negras and 16 in Ozona, with evacuations along the river from Laredo to Falcon Dam. Aid amounts will be set after a Civil Defense survey, as international bridges and the Falcon Dam site bear the flood’s toll.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
South Texas
Rio Grande
Eisenhower
Federal Civil Defense Admin
Falcon Dam
Piedras Negras
Mexico
Pedras Negras
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
San Ygnacio
New Falcon Dam
Piedras Negra
Villa Fuente
del Rio
Ciudad Acuna
Three Are Injured In Two Car Crash Near Elgin
Three persons are injured in a two car crash one mile east of Porter Hill on U S 277 at 9 55 am. John E Lytle 40 of Elgin his wife Johnnie Lytle 33 and son Donnie Wayne Lytle four months sustained injuries including possible fractures. Cecil Junior Hartwell 24 of Fletcher driven east swerved to avoid a head on collision. All three were taken to a doctor's office in Elgin and may be moved to Memorial later.
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Porter Hill
U. S. 277
John E. Lytle
Elgin
Johnnie Lytle
Donnie Wayne Lytle
Highway Patrol
L. L. Kelsoe
Lytle
Kelsoe
Peace Talks Stall Amid Holiday Plans At Fort Sill
Guatemala's rebel leaders fought through the night to seal a peace accord while El Salvador mediated, with a cease-fire extended to consider proposals. The area prepares for a large Fourth of July celebration in the Wichita Mountains, including a 48 gun salute by Fort Sill, and local delays as Independence Day is observed with closures and heightened traffic safety efforts.
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Craterville Park
Wichita Mountains
Fort Sill
San Salvador
el Salvador
Guatemala
Carlos Castillo Armas
Elfego Monzon
Castillo Armas
Chiquimula
Oscar Osorio
Monzon
Red
Escuintla
Pinula
Concepcion
Guatemala City
Guatemalan
Osorio
Loma Linda
Rafael Meza Ayan
Hope For Tax Cut Apparently Dead
Washington observers note that both Democratic and Republican tax cut proposals failed in a crossfire of maneuvering leaving the Eisenhower administration poised for victory as the tax bill edges toward Senate passage and eventual conference with the House. Democrats say the outcome removes a general benefit for the average taxpayer as a campaign issue.
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Washington
Capitol
Senate
House
Nebraska Senator Suffered Stroke At Home In Bethesda
Senator Hugh Butler of Nebraska was rushed to Bethesda Naval Medical Center in critical condition after suffering a stroke at his home. He appeared to have had the stroke in his sleep, was found unconscious Thursday morning, and transported to the hospital.
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Washington
Hugh Butler
Neb
Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
Butler
Knowland cries resignation over U N admission linked to China
Senator Knowland warned that admitting Communist China to the United Nations would force his resignation as Senate majority leader to devote effort to ending U S membership. He said Western allies face a Communist victory in Indo China and urged a U S move to stem aggression, criticizing France for allowing Vietnamese transfer to Communist control.
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Washington
Knowland
Calif
United Nations
Senate
United States
Indo-China
Red China
U. N
General Assembly
U. S
China
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
Asia
California
France
Red River Delta
Viet Nam
Phone Strike Called By CIO
Seventeen thousand CIO workers who install and maintain telephone equipment were called on strike across the nation. A delayed start in some areas eased immediate disruption as dial phones and automatic equipment could continue operating for a time. The walkout followed breakdowns in negotiations between the CIO District 10 and Western Electric, maker of AT&T equipment.
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New York
CIO
Baltimore
CWA
District 10
Western Electric Co
American Telephone and Telegraph System
Lawton Telephones Workers Refuse to Cross Picket Lines
Lawton telephone workers announced they would not cross any picket lines set up by Western Electric employees. Union president Mrs. Josie Belden of Norman, representing 45 towns in western Oklahoma, ordered observers for the local union. Lillian Sheehan of CWA CIO said no official picketing plans were received and that no Western Electric workers are currently employed in Lawton.
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Lawton
Western Electric Company
Josie Belden
Norman
Oklahoma
Lillian Sheehan
CWA
CIO
Western Electric
General Hutton assumes post at Air School
Gen Hutton takes command of the Army Aviation School at Fort Sill succeeding Col Washburn who will depart for a Panamanian assignment. Hutton, former Air Training director, served in multiple commands since joining the Army in 1925 and helped staff Fort Sill and Europe campaigns.
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Gen. Hutton
Air School
Carl I. Hutton
Department of Air Training
Fort Sill
Army Aviation School
Col
I. B. Washburn
Aviation School
Panama
Col. Washburn
Air Training Department
AAS
Coast Artillery
U. S. Military Academy
Hutton
18Th FA
Fort Niagara
N.Y
Europe
I Armored Corps
North Africa
14Th FA
France
2Nd Armored Division
Vision
Fort Hood
Tex
Logan To Hold Capital Meet In Oklahoma City
Democratic governor candidate William O. Coe urged strengthening state retirement funds for teachers and public safety officers and predicted a 500000 turnout in the upcoming primary. He planned a seven hour media marathon in Oklahoma City and a 10 hour get-acquainted session by State Sen. Bill Logan. The campaign noted support against rivals by local officials as the lieutenant governor race heated up with candidate Irvin Hurst meeting Lt. Gov. James E. Lee in Lawton.
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Associated Press
William O. Coe
Coe
Cee
Oklahoma City
Bill Logan
Skirvin Hotel
Democratic Corporation
Sealer
Alee
Ray C. Jones
Ray O. Weems
Wilburn Cartwright
Reford Bond
Long
Wallace
Lawton
Irvin Hurst
James E. Lee
End of Indo China War Near as Vietminh Threatens Delta
The Vietminh close in on the Dong Delta as French Union forces retreat to Haiphong and rail routes. A major lifeline escape toward Hanoi is at risk, with a likely heavy attack before monsoon rains. Civil unrest possible as Vietminh move into villages across seven million residents. See INDO-CHINA, Page 2.
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Singapore
Ee River
Mah Vietminh
Haiphong
France
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Portant
Phat Diem
Thai Binh
Nam Dinh
Ninh Binh
Hanoi Haiphong
Indo-China
Moncay
Mother Recalls Strange Look Cox Freed From Jail
Homer H. Cox former prisoner of the Russians for four years and a Democratic candidate for secretary of state was ruled sane today by a three man board. He was ordered released from jail after his mother Mrs Edith Spencer testified he is not crazy but needs care. The hearing interrupted his campaign as a candidate listed in the Oklahoma primary. County Judge C J Blinn and Judge William Berry concurred. Cox said he would be willing to receive mental treatment if needed. The hearing drew about 30 spectators and was kept under an hour. Page 2 potential continuation.
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Homer H. Cox
Cox
Lawton
Pete Cox
Edith Spencer
Spencer
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma
C. J. Blinn
William Berry
Jack Page
Page
Birds Invade Fort Sill Helipcopter Port
A meadowlark nest sits on a small runway plot at Fort Sill's helicopter port. The birds tolerate rotor noise as they master takeoffs and landings. Mrs Lark lays four eggs while the red warning flag signals helicopters to avoid the nest area.
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Fort Sill
Lark
Mrs. Lark
Wheat Loan Rate Set for Next Year in Comanche County
Final loan rate for wheat is set at 2.25 per bushel by ASC official Bill Sieg. The rate applies to the next fiscal year starting today, with interim 2.25 for existing receivables. Farmers will receive four cents per bushel retroactive when loans mature March 31, and must repay with interest or deliver wheat to the CCC by January 31, 1955.
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Comanche County
Bill Sieg
ASC
Sieg
CCC
Benson Program Faces Crucial Test
Washington reports the administration's farm program in a heated House session. President Eisenhower and many Republicans clash over a compromise to preserve the program in principle while farm state forces push for continued high price supports amid opposition. New York Democrats indicate support for maintaining grocery-store prices by backing high price supports.
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Washington
Eisenhower
House
Republican House
Oppositon
Showers Likely Across Area With Hot Early Summer
Hot conditions persist with highs near 95 to 100 today and tomorrow. Thunderstorm chances rise this evening across parts of the area. June records a 99 degree day, the warmest so far this year, while 11 am was 95 and today’s low near 72. Yesterday’s statewide rainfall ranged up to 1.52 inches at Eufaula and 1.51 inches at Union City with several areas under 0.20. A brief tornado threat existed in northeastern Oklahoma late yesterday but no twisters reported.
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Eufaula
Union City
Perkins
Oklahoma 3
Ponca City
Oklahoma
Nowata
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CWO
Thomas N. Evans
Nebraska
Dunkerque
GOP
Lawton Telephone
Brig. Gen. Hutton
Logan
Tavane
Benson
Big City
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Sofia Loren
Italy
Yvonne deCarlo
Hollywood
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