First successful separation of Siamese twins in Louisiana
In Lafayette Louisiana the Mouton twins Carolyn Anne and Catherine Anne born joined at the spine were separated last September at New Orleans General Hospital in what is believed to be the first successful operation of this type. One sister Catherine has undergone five operations. Carolyn faces a future surgery. Both children now age one remain healthy and active, with surgeons hopeful they will be completely normal though intestinal considerations linger.
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Lafayette
Louisiana
Mouton
Carolyn Anne
Catherine Anne
Ocisher Hospital
New Orleans
Ashton Mouton
Catherine
Carolyn
Influenza Sweeps Guatemala Prison
An influenza epidemic swept the central police prison in Guatemala, affecting about 2,000 Communist suspects packed tightly. Scores have flu, about 100 suffer dysentery, 20 malaria. A hospital was improvised on the second floor and the Red Cross sought aid. The jail lacked light, air and sanitation. The attorney general's office hopes to release at least 100 prisoners soon for lack of evidence. The Red suspects were rounded up after Col. Carlos Castillo Armas's anti Communist revolt.
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Guatemala
Central Police
Red Cross
Attorney General's Office
Red
Carlos Castillo Armas
Camp Fire Girls Flee As Oklahoma Blaze Threatens Camp
Seventy two Camp Fire girls from Oklahoma City were evacuated from Camp Cimarron near Coyle when a wildfire threatened the site. Camp director Mary Ann Vance said the girls stayed with private homes in Coyle until the danger passed. The fire was reported under control at midnight after burning dry cedar trees within 500 yards of the camp.
Paroled WWII War Criminals in Tokyo Release
Sixteen Japanese war criminals sentenced by Allied military courts were paroled today in Tokyo after serving one third of their terms. The release marks a postwar step by authorities as former defendants regain liberty following lengthy imprisonment.
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Tokyo
Children's Summer Theater Presents Friday Program
The Children's Summer Theater will present its second program of the season in the Whittier School auditorium at 8 p m Friday. Mrs L A Wickman announces the lineup of four plays and readings with cast lists for Bobby's Dream Poodles Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf Betty Answers an Act and related readings conducted by a cast including Gary Capshaw Stephanie Hammond Jo Ann Safer and others. Ushers are Judy House Kay Bennison and Linda Munson.
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Children’s
Whittier School
L. A. Wickman
Bobby
Linda Freeman
Ann Kennedy
Jo Ann Safer
Stephanie Hammond
Gary Caw
Jon Crawford
Kathleen Kennedy
Marion Matheson
Ann Ken
Sandra Hoffman
John
Jim Whiswand
Gordon Atchlee
John Kennedy
Betty
Cliff Swaby
Peggy Wickman
Smitty Barnes
Erlene Poston
Patsy Lee
Frederica Hammond
Country living touted as best summer spot by Adrian columnist
A nature-loving Adrian Register columnist rebuts Hal Boyle’s city summer piece, arguing the countryside offers air conditioning from nature, endless scenery, outdoor activities, and simple living. The exchange pokes fun at urban comforts and extols northern Michigan lakes, pine woods, and quiet nights as superior.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Adrian
Mich
Telegram
Sex Fiend Blamed For Boy Death In Oklahoma
Canadian County authorities say 13 year old Charles Elbert Sherman of Calumet was tortured and killed by a sex maniac after being enticed on a bicycle ride. The body was found in a pond near the farm town after he failed to return home. An autopsy at the University of Oklahoma Medical School confirmed the assault. A 55 year old man was questioned but not implicated.
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Calumet
Okla
Charles Elbert Sherman
Phelps
Canadian County
Tiny Royse
Bond issue approval in Cotton County totals 836000
Oklahoma City attorney general Mack Williamson approved bond issues totaling 836,500 for two cities and two school districts. North Grand limited access facilities 288,800 Van Buren Street facilities 290,000 Watonga light distribution 126,000 sewer system 44,000 Cotton County Dependent School District 5 transportation equipment 10,500 Carter County Independent School District 74 building 29,000.
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Oklahoma City
Mack Williamson
North Grand
van Buren Street
Watonga
Cotton County
Independent School District
Carter County
Colombians Parade in Mexico City on Independence Anniversary
More than 200 Colombian naval cadets and officers paraded through downtown Mexico City to mark the 144th anniversary of Colombia’s independence. Capt. Hernando Beron Victoria, head of the naval academy, and captains of the two training ships met President Adolfo Ruiz Cortines during the visit.
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Mexico City
Colombia
Hernando Beron Victoria
Naval Academy
Mexico
Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
Koreans Blast Aid Administration
In Seoul Clinton Tyler Wood leads a United Nations and US aid program to rebuild Korea with a one billion dollar plan. He faces opposition from locals and officials over funding methods and purchases, while citing anti inflation controls and agreements shaping aid use. Wood works long hours as he navigates political pressure and questions about waste and Japan made goods.
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Seoul
Clinton Tyler Wood
Wood
United Nations Command
United States’ Foreign Operations Administration
Korea
Japan
Republic of Korea
Rural Residents Seek State Help To Get Telephone Service
Eight rural residents near Skiatook asked the Corporation Commission to direct Southwestern States Telephone Co to furnish service. They said they had tried unsuccessfully for seven years to obtain telephone service.
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Oklahoma City
Skiatook
Corporation Commission
Southwestern States Telephone Co
Tele
Accused Murderer Dies Before Trial in Oklahoma
Dr Columbus Walter Tittle 62 charged with the June 7 killing of his former wife Imogene Grass 28 was found dead at home. County health officials said death from natural causes. He had been free on bond since pleading innocent January 15 to murder in shotgun death case and told officers she shot herself.
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Muskogee
Okla
Columbus Walter Tittle
Imogene Grass
Me & Chumley
City County Health Office
Tittle
Evangelist Harbin Opens Saddle Mountain Meeting
A. L. Harbin, evangelist, who finished a meeting in Seattle, Washington, is conducting a revival at Saddle Mountain Church of Christ through July 28 with services daily at 8 15 p.m.
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Saddle Mountain
A. L. Harbin
Seattle, Wash
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