Patrick Hurley a life of public service and wealth
The article traces Patrick Hurley's rise from a coal miner's son to a millionaire lawyer and public figure. It highlights his military service from the Spanish American War through World War II, his roles as a roving envoy and ambassador to China, and his multiple bids for the U.S. Senate. It also notes his philanthropic impact in Oklahoma and New Mexico, including health facilities and memorials.
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Coalgate
Hurley
Mary Hurley
Ruth Wilson Hurley
Pierce Hurley
Patrick Hurley
Oklahoma
Indian University
Bacone College
Muskogee
National University of Law
Washington, D. C
Tulsa
Arkansas River
Kenneth B. Barnes
The
Petroleum Publishing Co
Oil and Gas Journal
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Indian Territorial Volunteer Cavalry
Oklahoma National Guard
Roosevelt
Middle East
Cairo
Tehran
Pearl Harbor
China
Chiang Kai-shek
U. S. Senate
New Mexico
Dennis Chavez
Senate
Clinton P. Anderson
Chavez
Notable wartime official Hurley dies at age noted years
Obituary notes the late secretary of war under Hoover and wartime administrator, with foreign honors from Mexico, China, and Yugoslavia. Survivors include wife, a son Wilson Hurley of Albuquerque, and three daughters Mrs Calif, Mrs David Hughes of Greenwich, and Mrs Edwin B White Jr. of Chevy Chase.
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Mexico
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Yugoslavia
Peter
Herbert Hoover
Hurley
War Department
James Good
Wilson Hurley
Albuquerque
Calif
David Hughes
Greenwich
Prayers For Rain Change To Thanks At Shockoe Church
In JAVA Virginia the Shockoe Baptist Church altered a planned rain prayer meeting to a thanksgiving service after more than three inches of rain fell on local tobacco and hay fields Monday night. The church filled as worshipers thanked for the rain.
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Java
Shockoe Baptist Church
Virginia
Soap Box Derby Champ Heads to All American Race
Mike Mahaffay, Lawton’s local derby winner, departs Municipal Airport with family for Akron to compete in the All American coasting event. He joins 289 entrants from 45 states and abroad for a $30,000 in college scholarships, with Rock Hudson and others slated to appear as parade participants and honorary grand marshal.
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Mike Mahaffay
Don Mahaffay
Donald
Municipal
Akron
Mike
Bell
Lawton
Chevrolet Motors
District of Columbia
Canada
West Germany
Okinawa
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Venezuela
Rock Hudson
Arthur Godfrey
John Russell
Paul Anka
Paul Lynde
Chevrolet
Bud Wilkinson considered for U.S. Senate seat in 1964
OU football coach Bud Wilkinson, a Democrat with conservative leanings, may run for the U.S. Senate in 1964. He would delay decision until after the 1963 season and could seek a Republican bid. He met with Rep. Page Belcher and heads Kennedy’s fitness program while in Washington. Other declared candidates are Democrat J Howard Edmondson and Fred Harris. Raymond Gary is also a possible candidate.
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Oklahoma City
University of Oklahoma
Charles
Bud) Wilkinson
U. S. Senate
Oklahoma City Times
the Times Washington
Allan Cromley
Wilkinson
Sooner
Kennedy
Washington
Rep
Page Belcher
Oklahoma
Uary
Robert S. Kerr
D-Oklah
J. Howard Edmondson
Kerr
Fred Harris
Lawton
Raymond Gary
Rusk Leads Moscow Delegation Excludes GOP Senators
Rusk will travel to Moscow with a Senate minority from the Armed Services and foreign relations groups. top GOP members Hickenlooper and Dirksen will refuse invites. The delegation also includes Foster of the Arms Control Agency, Seaborg of the Atomic Energy Commission, Stevenson as UN ambassador, Thompson as Rusk aide, and Dean former Geneva negotiator.
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Armed Services Committee
Rourke Hickenlooper Arown
GOP
Foreign Relations
Senate
Everett Dirksen
Ill
Rusk
Moscow
William C. Foster
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Glenn Seaborg
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Adlai E. Stevenson
U.S
United Nations
Llewellyn Thompson
Soviet Union
Arthur Dean
Geneva
Senate Defeats Bid to Send Flood Control Bill Back
The Senate rejected a motion to return to committee a flood control and water projects bill valued at 609.547 million dollars. Sen. Mike Monroney of Oklahoma voted against the motion while Sen. Howard Edmondson of Oklahoma was paired against it.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
Howard Edmondson
Pershing Missile Firings From Cape Canaveral Itself
Three successful Pershing firings occurred over the Atlantic Test Range from Cape Canaveral as part of ongoing testing. Battery A of the 2nd Battalion of the 44th led by Capt Donald L Phipps conducted the firings with Lt Col Patrick W Powers commanding the battalion.
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Atlantic
Cape Canaveral
Donald L. Phipps
Patrick W. Powers
John J. Pershing
White Sands
Ward’s Trial Turmoil Deepens Amid Notes and Illness Claims
Ward's Chelsea district stay ends as notes surface to his companions and lawyers. He appears in good health at trial but is carried from the scene on a stretcher amid questions about his condition and a possible adjournment as jurors prepare to deliberate.
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Ward
St. Stephen's Hospital
UPI
Ray Baxter
Julie Gulliver
Archie Marshall
Marshall
London
Noel Howard Jones
Jones
Christine Keeler
Miss Keeler
Aloysius
Lucky) Gordon
Scotland Yard
John Profumo
Eugene Ivanov
Profumo
Ecuador Expects Signature of Nuclear Test Ban Pact
The Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday Quito views the American British Soviet agreement with deep satisfaction and plans to sign the treaty. The statement marks Ecuadorian approval amid multilateral talks on curbing nuclear tests.
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Quito
Ecuador
Foreign Ministry
Byrd's Wife Had Heart Attack at Home in Berryville
Mrs. Harry F. Byrd Sr., 76, suffered a heart attack at her Berryville home in Virginia's apple country. A family member said she was recovering with a doctor and nurse in attendance.
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Winchester
Harry F. Byrd Sr
Virginia
Fort Sill Declared Ideal Site for Field Artillery School
A board of Artillery officers confirmed Fort Sill as the best location for Field Artillery training after an extended survey led by the late Brig. Gen. Cruikshank. Construction of permanent facilities, including McNair Hall, began, turning Fort Sill into a premier Army establishment aided by Gen. Hurley’s support.
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Cruikshank
Dan T. Moore
Fort Sill
McNair Hall
Hurley
Army
Frederick residents approve industrial bonds for expansion
Frederick voters narrowly approved self liquidating bonds totaling 250000 to fund industrial development. The measure allows Betsy Bra Corp to add facilities and double its staff from 115 to 230, with lease rents repaying the debt. Mayor Stacy notes other prospects and potential further bond proposals if success continues.
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Frederick
Betsy Bra Corp
Frederick, Inc
Chamber of Commerce
John Stacy
Stacy
Hobart
Muskogee
Broken Arrow
Shawnee
Courthouse Closed for Lawton Birthday Celebration
Comanche county courthouse will be closed on August 6 to observe Lawton's birthday. Officials announced the offices will reopen later that day or the following business day.
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Comanche County
Lawton
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