Army Orders National Agency Check on Officer Applicants
The Army has ordered a national agency check on loyalty and character for all who seek appointment as commissioned or warrant officers. The review covers federal agency records, FBI fingerprint files, and subversive files, and is described as broader than prior rules. It was ordered by Secretary Robert T. Stevens and signed by Gen. Matthew Ridgway, effective this month.
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Solons OK Indian Hospital Transfer
Washington. The House passed and sent to the White House a bill transferring Indian Service hospitals to the Public Health Service. Sponsors say the measure will improve Indian hospital care, but it faced strong opposition from Indians and the Oklahoma congressional delegation.
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Cattle Group Investigator Faces Speeding Charge Here
A special investigator for a cattlemen association was among 14 charged with traffic violations by Assistant County Attorney Arthur Cavanagh. Jesse J. Jones, 36, of Marlow, arrested two miles south of Lawton, charged with speeding. Jones had been investigated earlier over reports his car carried firearms, with authorities noting he claimed operations from Del Rio, Texas. Other defendants include Jourdan 28 Ponca City, Miller 19 Monroe, Hopper 35 Grandfield, Ward 19 Lawton, Thomas 23 Bell, Condiff 21 Fort Sill, Clampitt 45 Randlett, Boyd 25 Roosevelt, Ivy 52 Legion Circle, Milam 18 Fort Sill. offenses range from driving with a suspended license to reckless driving.
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Hurt Loses Bid For Re election In Oklahoma City Runoff
Oklahoma City constable Robert O Hurt, charged in a torture robbery case, was soundly defeated in the runoff primary for re election. He trailed J E Russell 33570 to 8756 after 216 of 218 precincts reporting. Charles A Litton failed in his bid to return as district county commissioner, losing to Ralph Adair 13510 to 6945 in 90 of 92 precincts. Litton previously faced ouster in 1952 over asphalt concrete bids. The Criminal Court of Appeals last November overturned a conviction over a bid law penalty clause. The average U S wheat consumption cited? 3.7 bushels per person.
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Capital Man Dies From May Shooting
Oklahoma City. Carl S. Miller Sr., 47, a Board of Education employee, died yesterday in a hospital nearly two months after being shot in the abdomen. His son Carl S. Miller Jr., 21, pleaded innocent in justice court to a charge of assault with intent to kill and was released on a $2,000 bond. The youth said he shot his father because he did not like to see him slap his mother.
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Gen Lawton Takes Physical To Determine Retirement Date
Maj. Gen. Kirke B. Lawton, involved in the McCarthy Army row, undergoes medical tests in Washington to decide if he will serve to retirement age next November or be retired immediately.
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President Eisenhower Praises Texas Governor Shivers
President Eisenhower lauded Governor Allan Shivers at a news conference amid Texas Democratic primary drama. He said Shivers is a friend and that the Democrats who backed him faced retirement or defeat, while noting their past support in 1952.
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Flanders Sees No Neutrality On McCarthy
Senator Ralph E. Flanders asserts no neutrality on his plan to censure McCarthy. He says senators must vote yes no or dodge on the matter, aiming for a Friday Senate vote when he introduces a resolution condemning McCarthy’s conduct. Democratic leaders reportedly offered support if specificity is added.
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Ralph E. Flanders
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McCarthy
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Two Lawton Men Remain Critical After Heart Attacks
Two prominent Lawtonians remained on the critical list at Memorial hospital after heart attacks. Powers was admitted Sunday night after a heart attack while returning from Fort Sill. Both men rested well Tuesday night and officials ask no visitors.
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Fort Sill
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