City Group Seeks Aid In Gas Rate Fight
Lawton councilman M. E. Olmstead warned gas consumers that upholding the higher rate sought by Consolidated Gas Utilities could cost Lawton at least a half million dollars annually. He chairs the Gas Users finance committee raising funds to contest the rate increase, noting costs have reached $3,000 and urging broad consumer support to oppose the rate and help fund the legal battle.
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City Group
M. E. Olmstead
Second Ward
Consolidated Gas Utilities Corporation
Lawton
Oklahoma
Olmstead
Wep
Rhee Saith U N May Armistice Links Amid Korean Talks
The report outlines South Korea’s stance on a potential armistice with China and North Korea. It notes Rhee’s demands for U N cooperation, possible joint military action or support, and the 90 day windows for Chinese troop withdrawal and political conference. It mentions U S Robertson talks and Senate action on a mutual security pact. War trophies by primitive tribes are briefly referenced.
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South Korea
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U. S. State Department
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Panmunjom
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Walter Robertson
U. S
North Korea
United States
MOK
Washington
Robertson
Senate
Butter prices and cattle market wrap Oklahoma report
Chicago butter market shows 1 291 499 pounds traded with dull demand and varied scores from 89 to 93, while Oklahoma City reports cattle receipts of 3 700 with 800 calves and mixed wholesale activity. Hogs remain steady to strong with top quotes around 27 50, and poultry and eggs markets show No 1 broilers and hens with diverse regional pricing. Butterfat and wheat prices noted across states with regional farm deliveries and carload quotes.
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Medford
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Hobart
Rush Springs
Rogers
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Nightly Joy Rides End As Three Boys Jailed
A three week joy riding spree ends with three Lawton youths charged in city court. E G Gittens Raymond Roberson and Johnnie Lee Burris allegedly stole a 1948 Studebaker from Madden Motor Co. each night driving 100 miles or more. Roberson and Burris plead innocent while Gittens pled guilty and faces 90 days in jail with no fine or 60 days with a $50 fine. The other two remain jailed on $250 bonds. A soldier not charged had no involvement.
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Lawton
Studebaker
Madden Motor Co
Vernon Field
Frederick
Snyder
Oklahoma
Mike Moore
Moore
James Blackburn
Gene Warner
Gittens
Roberson
Burris
Chest Directors To Discuss Chest Plans
Lawton Fort Sill Community Chest directors will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday to hear an outline of plans for the new Chest year. Olen Conner, campaign chairman for the 1953 54 drive in October, will present the proposed plans.
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Lawton-Fort Sill
Reserve school planned for Oklahoma City area officers
Tulsa chief justice and deputy camp commander announce a reserve school in September for the Command and General Staff course. From Stillwater, Lt Col Charles R Millard is named director and Maj Raymond E Bivert instructor for the new program, linking Oklahoma City and Stillwater.
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Tulsa
Loraine S. Fogarty
Guthrie
Stillwater
Charles R. Millard
Raymond E. Bivert
Oklahoma A&m College
Oklahoma City
Millard
Maj. Bivert
Aggie
Europe
9Th Air Force
Reserve Officers Given Promotions in Oklahoma District
The Oklahoma Military district announced promotions for several reserve officers including five from Lawton units. Cecil C. Morris of Ardmore was promoted to major, War ren E. D. Williams of Duncan to captain, Robert W. Crump of Wynnewood to captain, Raymond McSwane of Lawton to captain, and Whit Ozier of Lawton to captain.
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Oklahoma Military District
Oklahoma
Lawton
Cecil C. Morris
Ardmore
Warren E. D. Williams
Duncan
Robert W. Crump
Wynnewood
Raymond McSwane
Whit Ozier
Governor Proclaims Memorial Day for OU ROTC Victims
Oklahoma Gov Johnston Murray designates a special Memorial Day to honor 22 University of Oklahoma Navy ROTC midshipmen among 41 killed in a Florida air crash. Bodies arriving for funeral services, Navy court of inquiry continues, survivors testify plane appeared normal before disaster.
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Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
University of Oklahoma Navy
Florida
Oklahoma
Whiting Field
Corpus Christi
Tex
Little Creek
O. A
Dale Edward Scott
East Lansing
Mich
Pensacola
Fla
Naval Hospital
Clergmen
Navy
University of Utah
Thomas F Maggard
Kansas City
Weidler
Jay B. Weidler Jr
Philadelphia
Rice Institute
Marine Cpl
Hoax gas scam targets 71 year old homeowner
Two men posing as gas company workers convinced Mrs. McCarty to pay $15 for appliance repairs. The woman delayed payment and contacted help as the suspects pressed for cash. Police noted legitimate reps wear company uniforms and carry insignia. owner should call a plumber when in doubt.
Degrees to be conferred on 142 at Northeastern State College
Tahlequah Oklahoma July 22 142 degrees will be conferred July 31 at Northeastern State College. Registrar Noble Bryan announced Wednesday.
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Tahlequah
Okla
Northeastern State College
Noble Bryan
Guymon to Celebrate Completion of New High School
Guymon Oklahoma July 22 UP A celebration Saturday will mark the completion of the new Guymon high school building.
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Guymon
Okla
UPA
Guymon High School
Rhee and Pyun Clash Over North Korea Armistice Basis
In Seoul Pyun declared that the American South Korean compromise basis has been destroyed and that Korea will act independently unless assurances given to the Communists are repudiated. Butler in London voiced British shock at a possible South Korean bolt from a truce. Attlee urged a UN Assembly review of Rhee's government engagements.
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Rhee
Robertson
Pyun
Seoul
South Korea
United States
R. A. Butler
London
Clement Attlee
Labor Party
United Nations General Assembly
Syngman Rhee
Butler
Attlee
Britain
U. N. General Assembly
House of Commons
New Jersey Officer Arrives for ROTC Inspection at Fort Sill
Col. Haydon A. Sears chief of the New Jersey Military district arrives by plane at Fort Sill to inspect the ROTC encampment. His focus is on training of ROTC students from Princeton University and related program standards.
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Haydon A. Sears
New Jersey Military District
Fort Sill
Princeton University
Failure To Provide For Family Brings Cache Man Jail Term
Thomas Arnett, 28, of Cache was sentenced to 15 days in county jail after pleading guilty to failure to provide for his family. City Judge John Fullerton imposed the term. Arnett's wife Lorene signed the complaint, which charged vagrancy by failure to provide.
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Thomas Arnett
Cache
John Fullerton
Arnett
Lorene
Funeral Rites for Mrs Ottie J Skaggs Held at 2 P M
Services for 59 year old Mrs Ottie J Skaggs of 307 Euclid will be conducted at 2 PM Thursday by Rev J L Gee of the Assembly of God. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.
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Ottie J. Skaggs
Euclid
Ritter
J. L. Gee Oie S
The
Assembly of Church
Highland Cemetery
Mrs Bill Hayes Funeral Services Held at Mc Cloud
Funeral services for Mrs. Bill Hayes mother of Mrs. Paul Harris were held Friday at Mc Cloud. Mrs. Hayes died Wednesday morning after a lengthy illness. Mr and Mrs Harris will attend the services in Mc Cloud.
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Bill Hayes
Paul Harris
McCloud
Lawmakers Hear Policies in Harmonious Building Session
Lawyers Day outlined building policy in a calm session contrasting days of rowdy debate. Nance said rumors about the project mirror those around the statehouse office complex, calling the dispute a struggle among private bond buyers, attorneys for a private trust, and contractors. He blamed Lieut. Gov. James E. Berry for initiating the clash, noting Berry did not attend and had his own tower or capi tol bill and bond plan, which he called one of the worst he had read and the legislature rejected.
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Nance
Statehouse
Berry
James E. Berry
Miskovsky
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