Bill Logan Poised To Win Oklahoma Governor Runoff
Four days before the primary election in Oklahoma, observers say only a few of the 16 governor candidates have a real shot at the two runoff berths. Bill Logan of Lawton leads in the closing campaign, aided by a strong western base and support from Lawton and Comanche counties. Logan’s platform focuses on whisky regulation, highways, schools, and mental institutions, drawing praise for his legislative record as opponents resort to character attacks. Polls show Logan gaining momentum, with decisive results likely in the runoff.
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Oklahoma
William O. Coe
Bill Logan
Lawton
Sen. Logan
Comanche County
Southwest
Guatemala Peace Pact Signed In San Salvador
Rebel Chief Carlos Castillo Armas and Col. Elfego Monzon signed a peace pact in San Salvador ending Guatemala’s two week civil war. The agreement creates a five man military junta with Monzon as head and includes Castillo and aides along with two ministers in the government.
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el Salvador
Carlos Castillo Armas
Elfego Monzon
Guatemala
Monzon
Castillo
Manean
Aurtenina Ragimo
Rebels Display Red Tortures In Guatemala
The new Guatemalan junta led by Castillo Armas signed a cease-fire agreement in El Salvador, promising integration of rebel forces into the regular army and assuming full political power. In Guatemala City a morgue display of torture victims highlighted the crackdown on Arbenz supporters as the post coup violence intensified.
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Honduras
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Monzon
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Christ
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Carlos Castillo Armas
Sill Man Seriously Injured In Wreck
Pvt. Louis Soto an 18 year old Fort Sill soldier was seriously injured when his car crashed into the Wolf Creek bridge 3.5 miles south of Lawton on U S 277 about 1 am. The northbound vehicle struck the bridge railing and the opposite abutment. A passing motorist took Soto to the Fort Sill post hospital where he was listed in fair condition with multiple injuries. Deputy Lewis Davis found the wreckage and directed traffic until the car was moved. A full patrol report was promised today.
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Wolf Creek Bridge
Lawton
U.S
Louis Soto
Fort Sill Post Hospital
Lewis Davis
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Soto
Ighway
House Votes End Of Rigid Farm Props
Washington The House passed a farm bill with flexible price supports set at 82 to 90 percent of parity after a 229 to 170 vote. The measure, backed by the administration, defeated farm-state efforts for mandatory 90 percent supports and sent the bill to the Senate.
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Senate
GOP
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R-Neb
Yates
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State Wheat Quota Slashed Drastically
Washington The Agriculture Department announced Oklahoma 1955 wheat acreage allotment cut by nearly a half million acres. Farmers may plant 4,775,103 acres next year versus 5,245,769 in 1954. County and farm allotments to be allocated by state and county stabilization offices.
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Agriculture Department
Oklahoma
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Governor Moves To Stem Irregularities In Oklahoma
Kerr staffers counter Turner's attacks on Governor Kerr's record amid claims of neglect of duty in penal and welfare institutions. Campaign manager Bob Jeffrey defends Kerr, saying his administration's actions were open to public scrutiny and denies charges as false or deceitful.
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Robert S. Kerr
Roy J. Turner
Kerr
Turner
Okla
Bob Jeffrey
Oklahoma
Senator Kerr
Roy Turner
Jeffrey
Hopefuls Offer Old Standbys In Governor Race
Hopefuls for Oklahoma governor pressed familiar issues as the last weekend before the primary neared. William O. Coe pledged higher teacher pay, condemned toll roads, and backed homestead exemptions while Bill Logan announced an open house in the Skirvin Hotel. William Gill Jr praised Louisiana’s new right to work law but warned Oklahoma remains unwelcoming to new industry amid plea for repeal of prohibition. Turner attacked Kerr over liquor policy and corruption allegations, while recounting state hospital conditions under Kerr.
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United Press
William O. Coe
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas
Logan
Bill Logan
Skirvin
Okla
Adini
William Gill Jr
Ada
Louisiana
Gill
Senate Clears Way For Final Tax Bill Vote
Washington The Senate rejected Sen Douglas Ills bid to send the omnibus tax revision back to the Finance Committee with instructions to add a general income tax cut for individuals with middle and low incomes The 62 to 15 roll call split included 14 Democrats and Sen Morse Indore voting yes while 20 Democrats and 42 Republicans opposed The move signaled final passage of the 875 page bill on Eisenhowers 1954 program Republicans argued the measure balances benefits to business and individuals and corrects injustices Douglas revised his motion after Sen Edwin C Johnson Col asserted taxation must be uniform with no rich poor distinction
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Senate
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D-Ill
Finance Committee
Morse
Ind-ore
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Cole
Martial law declared in five eastern Oklahoma counties
Governor Johnston Murray announced martial law in Pittsburg Sequoyah Adair Le Flore and Cherokee counties to supervise next Tuesday's primary election. Maj Gen Wang to watch elections. measures could extend to more counties. Five Sequoyah County residents faced ballot selling charges linked to Fred Patterson.
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Johnston Murray
Oklahoma
Pittsburg
Sequoyah
Adair
le Flore
Cherokee
Murray
R. Wang
State Adjutants
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K. W. Kenny
Fred
Pat) Patterson
Sallisaw
Patterson
Howard Cow
Oklahoma candidate disarmed en route to wife in California
Fletcher Riley a 61 year old former Oklahoma Supreme Court justice and Democratic governor hopeful, was stopped by Beaumont police while traveling from Oklahoma City to see his estranged wife in San Diego. He surrendered a .45 revolver and a .22 rifle and was released after stating no intent to harm. Mrs. Riley filed for divorce in Oklahoma City on June 20. Riley is among 16 Democrats seeking the nomination in Tuesday’s primary.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
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Oklahoma Supreme Court
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Here
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Caroline
Rodeman
Quake Kills At Least 22 In Central Philippines
Manila reports at least 22 dead after a strong earthquake in central Philippines. Sorso gon, the provincial capital, bore the heaviest damage with about 20 dead and extensive property loss. Legaspi City saw two fatalities as the disaster damaged a radio station and camp defenses.
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Philippines
Sorsogon
Legaspi
Isagani Abella
Leaders Join In China Admission Standoff
Senate debate centers on Communist China joining the United Nations. Democratic Leader Lyndon Johnson backs a tough stance, warning Americans would oppose UN membership. Republican Leader Knowland signals possible calls to cut U S contributions if China is admitted. Dulles not pressed for position. Morse voices dissent but opposes unilateral U N exit.
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Lyndon Johnson
Texas
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California
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U. S
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Sen
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R-Nj
United States
Peiping
Morse
Negotiators Aim to End Telephone Strike Nationwide
In New York on July 3 representatives of Western Electric and 16,000 CIO Communications Workers met to end a national walkout that could disrupt long distance service. The union struck in 43 states and the District of Columbia after marathon talks failed to yield a new contract.
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District of Columbia
Marathon
Bank clerk on probation for falsifying records
Jo Elizabeth Ray, 24, transfer clerk at the American National Bank in Lawton, was placed on three years probation after pleading guilty to falsifying bank records to gain 3953.24 for herself. The case was before U. S. District Judge W. R. Wallace. In Lawton, Mose Drug Co. was fined 1000 for selling sulfadiazine and sodium bicarbonate tablets without prescriptions. In Chickasha, Ott Elliott announced Gainesville Texas will keep its class D baseball franchise. Ucal Clanton said a Gainesville backer will support the team, after Gainesville was named as the franchise.
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American National Bank
Lawton
U. S
W. R. Wallace
Mose Drug Co
Chickasha
Ott Elliott
Sooner State League
Gainesville
Tex
Elliott
Ucal Clanton
Texas
Child Nearly Severely Hurt In Highchair Fall
A 22 month old Lawton boy, Robert Robinson, son of Mr and Mrs Elden B Robinson of 1705 Baldwin, was badly injured when his highchair toppled onto a drinking glass. It caused deep abdominal cuts and heavy blood loss. He remained in critical condition at noon today.
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Lawton
Robert Robinson
Elden B. Robinson
Baldwin
Memorial hospital reports second polio case this season
Duncan youth James Michael McGehee, admitted June 30 for observation, has been diagnosed as a positive polio case and placed in isolation during acute stages though somewhat improved. Ruth McGee, 25, wife of Lawton student Howard McGee, is named as Cleveland county's first polio patient of 1954 and is hospitalized in Norman.
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Memorial Hospital
James Michael McGehee
J. W. McGehee
Lawton
University of Oklahoma
Cleveland County
Ruth McGee
Howard McGee
Bank Deposits Rise Steadily Across Four Local Banks
Four local banks posted deposits of 29,149,770 at June 30 1954 down slightly from 29,371,586 a year earlier Loans on record reached 8,967,923 up from 8,650,481 in 1953 The banks and amounts American National 6,954,012 City National 8,945,307 Security Bank deposits listed see page 2.
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So Asem
Fort Sill Bank
American National
City National
Troopers Prepare For Holiday Weekend Crackdown
Patrol units including radar cars and marked and unmarked cars will flood state highways. Lt. C. T. Raley says a relentless crackdown continues and will intensify during the holiday period with extra shifts and full staffing. All majors and park roads to be patrolled Saturday through Monday under Gov. Murray policy, with no warnings issued.
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C. T. Raley
Raley
Murray
Sizzling Fourth Forecast Here
The forecast calls for hot sunshine across the Fourth of July weekend with temperatures likely in the upper 90s to mid 100s in southwest Oklahoma and around 100 in Lawton. No rain today, but a five day outlook suggests scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers bringing a quarter to half an inch of rain. Highs this weekend range from 97 to 105 in the region, with meager rain prospects.
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Mepamagpa
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