Court Overrules Judgment Bids in Two Damage Suits
District and Superior court judges today overruled motions for default judgments against the city in two damage suits brought by Mrs. Mabel B. Muckleberry. The cases involve lake level encroachment on her property near Lake Lawtonka and a portion of the Huckleberry land submerged as water rises. Attorneys Cavanagh and Richardson represent the city. they were given 20 days to file answers. Condemnation suits were noted as planned to secure the submerged tract.
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Lake Lawlonka
Robert S. Landers
Huckleberry
Lake Lawtonka
Luther B. Eubanks
Arthur Cavanagh
Ell. Richardson
Lawtonia
Lie detector test offer in Sheppard case sparks renewed doubt
Deland Fla residents report that Erle Gardner's court of last resort offers to conduct a polygraph test on Donald Joseph Wedler, a convicted robber who claims he killed a Cleveland housewife. Coroner Gerber notes discrepancies with the trial record against Samuel Sheppard, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. Sheriff Thursby would consider the test if Wedler consents, while criminologists push for testing to verify the confession amid ongoing skepticism.
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Sheppard
Samuel B. Gerber
Cleveland
Thursby
Alex Gregory
Detroit
Wedler
Vehicle Contest Winners Listed
George Gurney announced Comanche Touring Club prize results. Gene Pyeatt won economy with 54.5 ton miles in a Volkswagen, Jerry Buchanean led in shortest distance with 152 miles in a Porsche, and Gene Olson won overall economy and distance in an Austin Healey 100 with Gene Pyeatt second. The next event, a beat the heat rally, is set for August 10 with further details to follow.
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George Gurney
Gene Pyeatt
Jerry Buchanean
Gene Olson
Gene Peeatt
Gurney
Oklahoma Poultry and Eggs Market Report
The state Board of Agriculture released prices for wheat No 1 hard at 1.99, and various Oklahoma cities reported broiler and hen prices with steady or weaker trends. Current receipts list regional spots like Enid Vinita Tulsa and Elk City among others. A birth notice notes the arrival of Tony Lee Wortman born July 26 at Southwestern hospital weighing 6 pounds 164 ounces, with Tony Coursey and F L Wortman as grandparents.
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Muskogee
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Vinita
Tulsa
Elk City
Blackwell
Watonga
Pauls Valley
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Clinton
Edk City
Shattuck
Lawton
Utenga
Ternsonal
Frank EE
Ortman
Wave
Tony, Lee
Pam
Southwestern Hospital
Tony Coursey
F. L. Wortman
Grand Praire
Tex
Kayak Trip By Pair Cancelled In Arkansas River
A Ground Observer Corps sponsored two man kayak expedition from Great Bend to Tulsa along the Arkansas River was canceled in the men’s best interest. One man, Rogers of Hutchinson, was exposed. Alvin Alves of Ellsworth remained in good health. The pair had carried greetings from Great Bend to Tulsa officials before the cancellation near Winfield.
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Ground Observer Corps
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Kar
Rogers
Hutchinson
Kan
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Ellsworth
Great Bend
Wichita
UPI
Mike Rogers
Sheriff To Stand Trial In September For Rape Allegation
Wilburton Oklahoma dispatch reports Justice of the Peace Joe Montana has ordered Pittsburg County Sheriff Dee Sanders suspended to stand trial in district court on a second degree rape charge involving 16 year old Kiowa resident Mrs. Paul Me.
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Okla
Joe Montana
Todey
Pittsburg
Dee Sanders
Uial
Paul Me
Kiowa
Ounce Of Prevention Line Appropriate For Official
Oneonta New York reports ten years of planning for a new water filtration plant led to a $975,000 project. Construction began two years ago and was completed yesterday under the city public director Clac price M Taylor.
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Oneonta
N.Y
Clacprice M. Taylor
Soviets Deny Caspian Ship Sinking Report
An Iranian spokesman and the Iranian fisheries department denied reports that a Soviet vessel sank in the Caspian Sea with 270 deaths. The Soviet embassy in Tehran also rejected the published claims.
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Tehran
Iran
Olson
Iranian Fisheries Department
Immer
Sneadl
Poison Confession Ties Murder to Dog Killing Motive
Daytona Beach report states Waller R. Hoffman 44 confessed to murdering his wife by injections of phenobarbital sodium after earlier admitting killing stray dogs and cats. He, a former West Palm Beach animal rescue league assistant manager, said the killings stemmed from a broken psyche caused by euthanizing animals in his work as city dog warden.
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Fumane Society
Waller R. Hoffman
Hoffman
Tueson Hoffman
West
Palm Beach Animal Rescue League
Violence Claims 102 Colombians
Reports from Bogota indicate at least 102 people were killed last week amid a surge of violence across Colombia. Official figures cited 80 deaths, with unofficial reports adding 22 from Cajamarca in Tolima. Interior Minister Villegas Tarreal expressed hope for a quick normalization in the eastern plains where armed groups remain active. No specifics on the incidents were released.
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Colombia
Coloombia
Cajamarca
Toima
Jose Maria Vil- Tarreal
Biggest Sellers Save on the Job with Chevrolets
Bold Chevrolet truck ad emphasizes durability and built in stamina. It pitches Chevrolets as dependable work vehicles for highway driving, rugged terrain, and delivery duties, appealing to buyers seeking long lasting utility.
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Chevrolet
Couple Appeals High Court Edict in Oklahoma City
Tulsa couple Robert L Edens and Ruth Edens appeal a Supreme Court Commission opinion written by James H Neace in a Tulsa case involving Ernest C Miller. The Edens fear rights and property may not be justly protected and allege the commission influenced the court’s decision.
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Supreme Court Commission
High Court
Tulsa
Robert L
Ruth Edens
Supreme Cowrt
James H. Neace
Ernest C. Miller
Edens
Supreme Cort Commission
Prison Terms Replaced Death Sentences for Reds Hungarians
In Budapest the People’s Court reduced death sentences for seven defendants tied to communist era crimes. Appeals for clemency were filed. the court would later decide which cases would go to the Presidential Council. Spectators reacted with sobs and cries as the prisoners left the building.
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Budapest
Hungary
Laszlo G
Toth
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Flood Damage Contracts Let in Oklahoma Counties
Oklahoma City Highway Director C A Stoldt announced awarding 15 emergency contracts totaling 420294 for repair of flood damaged roads and bridges. The new contracts bring emergency work to 2,058,007, with seven contracts in McClain County and projects in Stephens, Kingfisher, Garvin, Osage, and Alfalfa counties.
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Highiway
C. A. Stoldt
Worl
McClain County
Stephens
Kingfisher
Garvin
Osage
Alfalfa
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