Embezzling Plot Rocks Capital City Ward’s
Oklahoma City police jailed two men and questioned up to fifteen others after breaking up a described $30,000 embezzlement scheme at Montgomery Ward warehouse. A red wagon worth about $4 served as a clue as investigators traced stolen merchandise to a man who bought some items on porch deals and got special treatment when prices lagged. Deputy Rose said a Ward employee ring member even provided favored terms on an air cooler with time payments.
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Oklahoma City
Montgomery Ward
Wards
Jack Rose
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office
Ward
Trucker Leads Merry Chase After Wreck
Oklahoma City trucker Loy Randolph McPherson vanished after a Turner Turnpike crash. Five patrolmen, two deputies, a safety official, a farmer, a hitchhiker, a patrol plane and an adviser searched. McPherson, 36, was found asleep under a tree two hours after the accident following tracks across a field.
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Chandler
Okla
Lawrence Bellatti
Oklahoma City
Turner Turnpike
Lawrence Spray
Loy Randolph McPherson
Spray
McPherson
Here
Danny Demaris
Chicago
Bellatti
Tennel Shadid
C. W. Connelly
Theda Bara Demure Off Screen Populace Sures
Hollywood icon Theda Bara once billed as the most wicked woman in film, lived privately demurely in Beverly Hills. Born Theodosia Goodman in Cincinnati 1890, she rose after 1915 as a vampire star with Fox, while public myth portrayed Arab origins and sensational fevers of fame. In private life she wore modest beach attire and faced real healthcare and legal troubles, including an appendectomy and a reckless driving summons.
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Aline Mosby
Hollywood
Theda Bara
Miss Bara
Beverly Hills
Theodosia Goodman
Cincinnati
Pathe
New York
de Coppett
Area Men In Service Fort Bliss Training Update
Pvt. Carl Simpson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Simpson of 1502 Bessie, began eight weeks of basic training at the Anti-aircraft Artillery Replacement Training Center in Fort Bliss, Texas. After basic, he will be assigned for further training at Fort Bliss or transferred to another center for schooling.
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Carl Simpson
Carl C. Simpson
Bessie
Anti-aircraft Artillery Replacement Training Center
Fort Bliss
Texas
OGE Rate Boost Granted for Oklahoma Gas and Electric
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission authorized Oklahoma Gas and Electric to raise electric rates by 2.308 million dollars across more than 200 cities and towns. The average increase is 6.86 percent, with a maximum around 10 percent for most users, effective on bills mailed after July 10. OG&E cited wage, fuel, and materials cost increases and insufficient revenue to support service quality and bond ratings. The commission upheld a 6 percent return on investment.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co
Corporation Commission
Oklahoma Cities
Profits Seen Flat for First Half of 1954 Across Industry
Bookkeepers tally six month results with most firms expected to match or exceed 1953 gains. Off beat fiscal years show 14 of 22 reporting firms higher after taxes, while a rubber firm dragged overall results with a $3 million drop. If 1954 mirrors early trends, year end should outpace 1952 performance overall.
Grandfield Approves Major Paving Project Funded at 5000
Grandfield officials approved a large street repair and improvement program. City funds include a 5000 appropriation announced by Mayor Merle E. Crawford. About two years ago roughly 40 blocks of asphalt were laid in the city.
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Grandfield
Grandfield City
Merle E. Crawford
Sapulpa Brothers Held For Car Theft
Two Sapulpa brothers Felix Sutrick, 54, and John Sutrick, 57, were charged with two counts each of auto theft. A month-long probe tied them to a ring operating over 12 years from a salvage yard near Sapulpa. About 70 autos worth $100,000 were taken from supermarket parking areas.
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Tulsa
Okla
Sapulpa
Dick Burt
Felix Sutrick
John Sutrick
Temple Lions Plan Gala Holiday Fete
Temple Lions announce third annual Independence Day celebration at Lake Mooney one mile west of Temple on Monday July 5 with a 3000 person crowd. Refreshments open at 10 am kiddy rides races and games, live entertainment and fireworks finale. Trap shoot events begin 130 pm tournament at 3 pm with toaster prize. Fort Sill Special Services group to perform.
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Temple
Temple Lions c
Lewis Knight
Knight
Lake Mooney
Fort Sill
Sterling FFA string band to perform in afternoon performance
The Sterling FFA string band led by instructor Floyd Jacobs will appear in the afternoon. The Sterling group is recognized as one of the finest amateur string bands in the area. Meat rationing ends in Britain on Saturday after 14 percent years of controls.
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Sterling Ffa
Floyd Jacobs
Sterling
London
Britain
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