Higgins Charges Shake Oklahoma Politics
Eddie Higgins former press secretary to Gov Johnston Murray surrendered to Sheriff Bob Turner to face a 1500 dollar bribe charge tied to withdrawing from the state superintendent race He pleaded innocent and was released on bond A preliminary hearing was set for Aug 3 Higgins said he is broke and will need legal and financial help while denying any wrongdoing.
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Military funds detailed for fiscal year construction programs
The House Appropriations committee approved 1.402 billion dollars for military construction at home and abroad, cutting 77.7 million from the administration request. It allowed 483.6 million to be shifted from procurement funding, granted CIA 3 million for planning but denied 59.5 million for headquarters construction, and rejected 79 million for a new Air Force academy.
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Williamson exonerated to full duty after suspension
Williamson a highway patrol trooper wins exoneration and full pay from March 21 1955 suspension. Hearing had 28 witnesses with conflicting testimony. Officer Ozman said exoneration while officials in Oklahoma City and at Lawton headquarters were unaware until telephoned. Hall was driver of the Hudson in the accident. Oran Carson Faxon farmer was driver of the other vehicle.
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Leaner Forfeits $60 on 3 Counts
Lester Scott a Lawton bootlegger forfeited three $20 bonds in Municipal court on charges of illegal possession of liquor running a joint and maintaining a public nuisance. The charges followed a mass raid by city police in the 1300 block on Washington. Officers confiscated 18 half pints of whisky 12 half pints of gin 24 fifths of wine two fifths of whisky and one fifth of gin.
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Morris Speaks at Beal Heights on Faith and Politics
District Judge Toby Morris was guest speaker Sunday evening at Beal Heights Presbyterian Church Senior High Youth Fellowship. He discussed Christianity and national politics. Harry Angus served as program chairman.
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Traffic cases fill court as 16 offenders face fines
Woodrow Giles presides in Lawton over a heavy session with 16 weekend traffic violators. Bonds range from 11 to 20 dollars for offenses including reckless driving, speeding, no license, and hit and run. Several individuals from Lawton, Wichita Falls, and nearby towns appear, with outcomes listed per case.
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Market Rates Snapshot From Daily Contracts
Markets show new contracts with rates around 2.30 percent for September, 2.26 to 2.27 percent for November, and 2.28 percent for January. The data reflects incremental changes across the listed terms.
Doctor Faces Suit Over Wart Removal in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City physician Dr. H. D. Moor faced an $81,450 malpractice suit brought by Dean W. Hopkins on behalf of his nine-year-old son Michael. The complaint claims the wart removal without consent caused infection requiring plastic surgery and possibly amputation of the boy's ring finger.
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Hijackers Grab $2000 From Oklahoma Tavern
Two middle aged men robbed a bar two miles west of Wilson Oklahoma early today fleeing with about $2000 in cash. Deputy Elmer Fitzsimmons reported the bandits also took two shotguns a .22 rifle and a wrist watch. They may be the same pair who held up Moore's First National Bank earlier the day. The tavern owners Choc and Stiffy Reed were bound and gagged during the raid.
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Hijackers Break Peace In Tulsa
Tulsa end of 51 day armed robbery lull as two men in western garb rob a southwest Tulsa filling station at pistol point, stealing $60 from two attendants. Owner Charles Schneider says a larger sum was just missed as receipts were secured in the safe. This marked Tulsa's first armed robbery since May 21.
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