Talbott Says He’ll Quit Partnership In Ethics Probe
Air Force Secretary Talbott told Senate investigators he is pulling out of his $60,000-a-year private business partnership with Mulligan and Co. President Eisenhower said he will study the Talbott case and decide if ethics rules were violated after the Senate inquiry. Talbott said he does not plan to resign, but will divest to protect the Air Force and filed to end the partnership on July 22.
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Washington
Air Force
Harold E. Talbott
Senate
Eisenhower
Talbott
United States
Geneva
Russia
Dixon - Yates
Joseph M. Dodge
Congress
J. Sinclair Armstrong
Securities and Exchange Commision
Sherman Adams
Adams
Armstrong
SEC
Dixon-Yates
Sen. Kefauver
D-Tenn
Adolphe Wenzell
New York
Zhukov
Georgi Zhukov
Comanche County budget trimmed before final approval
Comanche county faces a 39 000 cut to a 1955 56 budget with chiefs requesting 340 559 20 but only about 301 000 available. County commissioner Pete Wynn notes 18 000 higher than last year while highway funds of about 400 000 from the state are not included. Iris Arner prepares the trimmed figure as the excise board plans a 25 percent blanket approval to cover current business before deeper reductions. Salary hikes for sheriff and deputies plus a new deputy Oral Ridgeway and items like a county fire truck and photostat machine boosted costs. sheriff’s office request rises to 69.
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Comanche County
County Excise Board
Pete Wynn
Iris Arner
Pauls Valley
Excise Board
Oral Ridgeway
Austria Regains Freedom After Four-Power Rule Ends
Austria becomes a free nation for the first time since 1938 as the state treaty goes into effect in Moscow. The end of four power rule signals independence for about 7 million people after 17 years under foreign influence. Austrians celebrate with flags, toasts, free wine and beer, radio broadcasts, and special newspaper editions.
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Vienna
Austria
Moscow
Adolph Hitler
United States
Britain
France
Russia
No Relief Seen From Heat Wave in Lawton and Statewide
Lawton faces continued heat with today and Thursday expected near 100 degrees. Tonight's low around 75, today's low 73, and 11 am reading at 91 degrees. Tuesday's high reached 97, with Ponca City and McAlester reporting 100 degrees as the hottest spots in the state.
Israeli Airliner Down In Flames Over Red Bulgaria
Reports say 57 persons are feared killed after an Israeli airliner was forced down and destroyed in flames above Red Bulgaria. The crash prompted authorities to investigate missile or bomb related possibilities amid mounting regional tensions. An official inquiry seeks to determine the cause and identify any survivors.
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Red
Bulgaria
Plane crash in Bulgaria kills many after anti-aircraft fire
An El Al Constellation was shot down near the Bulgarian border while en route from London to Tel Aviv. Greek officials say the four-engine planes debris fell in rugged Bulgarian territory north of Petritsia, with at least three Americans aboard and most passengers presumed dead. The airline reported 57 to 58 on board, including three children, and a crew of seven. Israel said it had no official confirmation of Bulgarian fire.
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Greece
Bulgaria
J. Sheinbaum
Katz
London
Tel Aviv
Israel
Foreign Ministry
Jerusalem
Legation
Pola
Imstructea
Macedonia
el al Airlines
Petritsia
Lydda
Warsaw
Constellation
Vienna
Schechat
Istanbul
Rom
el al
Rom London
Paris
el al Constellation
Tsibalovo
Yugoslavia
U. S
Pan American Airways
Senate OKs Fort Sill expansion amid Senate floor battle
The Senate approved the Fort Sill expansion as part of a 2.1 billion supplemental bill after a heated floor clash with three conservation senators. Kerr and Monroney defended the 10 700 acres annexation and 20 320 acres land purchase, while Neuberger Morse and Humphrey called it an army grab backed by five conservation groups.
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Fort Sill Military Reservation
Senate
Fort Sill
Kerr
Monroney
Item
Oklahoma
Robert S. Kerr
Mike Monroney
Sen
Neuberger
Sens
Morse
Oregon
Humphrey
Minnesota
Wichita Mountains
Neuberger, Morse and
SILL
Jail Inmates Riot In Texas
In San Antonio at the Bexar County Jail more than 200 prisoners rioted for nearly three hours last night. The disturbance ended after assurances no one would be punished, with extensive damage on the fourth and fifth floors. No serious injuries reported among inmates or officers, though some guards faced water hose removal and crowd pressure.
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San Antonio
Tex.s
Bexar County
Trucker Advice Aims at Gore Boulevard Repairs
Mayor C R Ellsworth and city engineer Douglas L Smith urged heavy trucks to avoid Gore boulevard between Second and 11th while a study fixes rough sections. Depressions six to ten inches deep exist and repairs are seen as low cost, with truck bans to prevent future deterioration.
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Gore Boulevard
Second
11Th
C. R. Ellsworth
Douglas L. Smith
Gore
Eisenhower signals potential high level talk with Red China
President Eisenhower indicated a possible future ministerial meeting with Red China as talks begin in Geneva on Monday to free Americans held by Beijing. U.S. aims include ceasefire in the Formosa Strait and the release of 51 Americans, with Washington prepared to listen to Red Chinese topics while insisting on peaceful intent.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Red China
United States
China
Formosa Straits
Far East
Geneva
Aircraft direction tower project begins on Gore Ave site
Foundations are being laid for an aircraft direction finder tower and power station near 1005 Gore under Fort Sill oversight. The city council approved the project January 27, 1953, with subsequent contract signing in late 1953 by Mayor Joe McCain after Mayor Glenn failed to sign. The initiative, stalled then revived, draws renewed attention amid local debate.
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Fort Sill
Gore
R. E. Glenn
Sill
Glenn
Joe McCain
Starting of
Foundation
See Tower
City Studies Auto Fleet Lease Plan
City officials discussed leasing a police fleet rather than buying. Ward 1 councilman Lester McKenzie urged investigating feasibility from an economy standpoint as council debated vehicle and radio needs for the department.
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Police Department
Lester McKenzie
Ward 1
Public Properties Committee
Chief To Be A Grandpa
Washington reports President Eisenhower announced that his daughter-in-law Mrs John S Eisenhower is expecting a baby in December. The president said he will be grandfather for the fourth time around Christmas. John and Barbara Eisenhower have three children David aged seven Barbara Ann five and Susan Elaine three. The president's son, an Army major, moved from Fort Leavenworth Kansas to Fort Belvoir Virginia this month near Washington.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Inlaw
John S. Eisenhower
Geneva
John
Barbara Eisenhower
David
Barbara Ann
Susan Elaine
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Ft. Belvoir
Seven Cities Win Delay In Gas Rate Hearing
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission granted a three month delay in hearing Consolidated Gas Utilities Corp rate petition after seven state cities pressed for more time to organize a defense. The panel refused to allow immediate effect of new rates, keeping a later hearing set for November with proposed added annual revenue of 417000.
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Oklahoma City
Corporation Commission
Consolidated Gas Utilities Corp
Consolidated
L. D
Bill) Thomas
Thomas
Congress Near End With Six Remaining Bills
Washington report notes the 1955 session has dwindled to six major bills three money measures a housing bill a minimum wage increase bill and a multi billion highway construction bill. Senate leader Sen Clements hopes to adjourn by Saturday night or sooner while House planners target Saturday though spillover into next week is possible.
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Washington
Sen. Clements
D-Ky
House
Senate
City to Fight Gas Firms Rate Boost in Lawton OK
Lawton Oklahoma officials oppose Consolidated Gas Company rate hikes after a council meeting led by Mayor C R Ellsworth. The resolution, supported by Buck Kinsey, signals possible attendances at upcoming Oklahoma Corporation Commission hearings. Lawton joins Chickasha Apache and Thomas in protesting proposed increases, which petitioners say would raise monthly gas bills by 25 to 87 cents. Council also set paving district No 92 and approved weekly claims.
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Consolidated Gas Company
C. R. Ellsworth
Buck Kinsey
Lawton
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Chickasha
Apache
Thomas
Consolldated
Corporation Commission
18Th Street
Smith
Williams
Ozman Avenue
17Th
19Th
19Th Street
Ferris
Council
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