Eisenhower decries division in fight against communism
President Eisenhower addressed a New York dinner marking Columbia University's 200th anniversary, urging a crusade of truth and greater knowledge to counter communism at home and abroad. He warned against agitators and demagogues and praised unity in facing the main battle. The event drew about 2,200 attendees including 20 college presidents.
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New York
Eisenhower
America
Columbia University
Temple of Freedom
White House
James C. Hagerty
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
Harvest pressure prompts state office to mobilize labor
Farm leaders warn harvest will strain one office as wheat ripening is uneven causing spot cuts. Many combine operators have northern commitments, but state staff can deploy to balance shortages. Lawton field reports will feed a state bulletin as Texas workers move north to fill gaps.
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Leones Arenee Ae
Lawton
State Office
Looney
Texas
Lawton Local Scene Remembers Eff Birdsong and Nick Gensman
The Lawton courthouse lawn draws crowds for brief rests as Eff Birdsong's Fourth and B service station is closed. L M Nick Gensman, a longtime local conversationalist, has died, leaving memories of Lawton’s early days and the city’s colorful history.
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Eff Birdsong, Sr
Fourth and B
Doc
Eff
L. M
Nick) Gensman
Nick
Lawton
Gensman
Geneva Talks Set Preliminaries for Indo China Cease Fire
The French Vietminh meet to outline negotiations on zones for assembling forces after a cease-fire. Col Jules Fleurant will represent France and Ta Uang Bau for Viet Minh. Police body proposals sparked dispute as the Soviet bloc backs a multi nation force, while the West cites the Korea model's veto issues.
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Jules Fleurant
France
Ta Uang Bau
Indo-China
Soviet Union
Poland
Czechoslovakia
India
Pakistan
Korean Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission
Flanders condemns McCarthy era tactics and boycotts
Flanders warned that McCarthyism sows foreboding in citizens of Jewish faith and others. He cited the Malmedy inquiry and a lenient stance toward Nazis, noting attacks on Protestant leaders and the staff head J B Matthews. He argued communism promotes division across church, race, and family.
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J.B. Matthews
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Mercury Magazine
Flanders
Cohn Denies Threat to Wreck the Army in Schine Case
The McCarthy inquiry heard Cohn deny threatening to wreck the Army or have Stevens removed if Schine went overseas. He disputed Adams and Stevens' testimony that he urged Schine be assigned to New York. Cohn said his check on Ringler at Ft. Dix was unrelated to Schine and called Ringler's stance a witch hunt.
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Cohn
Army
Stevens
Pvt. G. David Schine
John G
Ms. Cohn
Schine
New York
Adams
Ray H. Jenkins
Ft. Dix
Earl L. Ringler
Dix
Ringler
McCarthy Subcommittee
Joseph Miller
John Bruce Blount
Jenkins
Weather report notes wind damage and showers across Oklahoma
A weather report describes high winds causing tree damage in Bromide near Ada with no injuries. It records a 4.5 inch rain, temperature readings from 48 at Gage to 58 in Tulsa and Ardmore, and forecasts scattered thundershowers with slightly cooler conditions into Wednesday.
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Bromide
Ada
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Gage
Tulsa
Ardmore
Guymon
Butter prices hold as receipts rise in Chicago market
Chicago Butter Chicago reports steady butter with receipts of 2,487,098 and wholesale buying prices unchanged. Oklahoma City notes USDA prices for various dairy items and livestock, including steady butterfat and mixed cattle and hog market moves with slight increases in hogs and lambs.
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Oklahoma City
State Department of Agriculture
Hennessey
Kingfisher
Hobart
Blackwell
Clinton
Enid
Fairview
Medford
el Reno
Alva
Vici
Guyman
Hooker
Lawton
Frederick
Broilers
F.o.b
Shawnee
Muskogee
Vinita
Tulsa
Ardmore
Spots
McAlester
Pauls Valley
Elk City
Laverne
Watonga
Chickasha
Handler
Durant
Reno
USDA
Funeral Rites for Lawton Residents Held Pending
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. M V Lewis pioneer Lawton stockman born Tennessee died at home of daughter Mrs Turben. Survivors include three daughters and a grandson. Also announced are services for Mrs. Sarah Jane Henson Saddle Mountain born Texas died at Carnegie hospital with burial at Highland Cemetery. Burial and funeral arrangements are pending for Mrs. Dunn formerly Topsy Shipley Lawton with services by Lawton Funeral Home.
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Lawton
I. E. Turben
Centenary Methodist Church
Pioneer Club
Ritter Funeral Home
Turben
Elizabeth Simm
Los Angeles
Vern Bowers
Arlington
Oklahoma City
James Parks
Frank Parks
Tulsa
Ricky and
Cheri Parks
Sarah Jane Henson
Saddle Mountain
Carnegie Hospital
Collin County
Tex
E. W. Henson
Grady
Oklo
Presbyterian Church
Henson
Ritter
Higlandee
Ouida Sommers
Letha Oeton
Gore
L. Henson
Rosa Rensen
Sanger
Calif
Ida Holden
Cement
John C. Dunn
Topsy Shipley
Frank Shipley
John R. Timmons
Ogden
Utah
E. E. Sger
Dunn
Montague
Mary Elizabeth
Topsy
Shipley
Lawton High School
Army Ordnance
Edwin Shipley
John S. Timmons
Mr. Dunn
Death details emerge in Oklahoma case after party at Harris home
Police say Hawkins died after a late night party with Harris and others, with Hawkins beaten en route to his Harris home and later found dead at Snyder hospital. Harris was arrested as investigators traced blood from 703 F street to Hawkins house and surrounding actions at Mineral Wells and Fort Sill connections.
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Harris Home
Legion Hut
Wkins
Harris
Charley Shirley
Shirley
A. C. Nolen
Nolen
Higgs
Fort Sillman
Jewel C. Patterson
Mineral Wells
Hennessee
Lawton
Snyder
Marjorie Martin
Randall
Fort Worth
B. H. Hawkins
Preston Leckie
Police Probe Four Thefts
Four weekend thefts were under investigation as officers worked to clear a spike in break ins. Items stolen included military and civilian clothing from Lt. George E. Peters’s garage, a bicycle from Mrs. Ted Head, a toolbox with tools from Homer Cherry, and $179 from a Safeway cash drawer left unattended Friday night.
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Carver
Peters
Ted Head
Lawton
Homer Cherry
Jefferson
South Fourth
Safeway
Pain family ties surface in Chickasha first Baptist links
The article profiles lawyer Pain a member of Morris & Pain who served as executive secretary to Toby Morris and led Southwestern Light as part of his wartime career. It notes his academic honors Phi Alpha Delta Order of the Coif Phi Eta Sigma Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma. It mentions his family residence 1420 North 21st with three children Larry William and David and lists attendees at the McAlester convention including several spouses.
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Chickasha
First Baptist Chure Professionslly
Morris & Pain
Toby Morris
Cameae Comerenannten Sestee
Legal Department
Southwestern Light
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Order of the Coif
William
David
McAlester
Pain
Eugene L. Bowman
J. C. Brubaker
E. D. Maxwell
Ford Jensen
Volney E. Hamm
P. M. Giron
E Is
Harold Shafer
E. A. Watson
Phillips Garage Motor Tune-Up and Starter Service
Phillips Garage offers complete motor service and starter service at Sinclair Station located at 2nd and F. Call 8438 or 5027-W for details and appointment.
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Phillips Garage
Sinclair Station
Hospital births and admissions in Lawton area
Hospital news notes births at Star Route Lawton and Duncan with several new babies and parental details. Admitted patients include Williams Anadarko and other listed residents. multiple named mothers and children recorded with times and weights. Dismissals include Joseph Stockman and Pauline Tapley among others with surgical cases noted.
Weekend tests and accidents spark highway safety concerns
The article reports a surge in traffic incidents during a weekend fair weather period. Highway Patrol praise follows several injuries, as riders like Patty Westfall, 4, were hospitalized after a motorcycle crash on a curve when a kickstand locked. Westfall was found 32 feet down a cliff while others were rescued from a 12 foot drop.
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Highway Patrol
Raley
Maaidad
Conflict over Hall marriage ends in accusations and intrigue
Dorothy Hall accuses former wife Mrs Fields of stealing Hall while Hall’s cross petition claims his fourth wife was the aggressor. She reportedly invaded the marital bed chamber after a honeymoon return, left a clock and shoes for the new Mrs Hall, and jumped into their bed. He alleges she showered gifts and funds to back his run for governor with her assets.
Vibration Causes Damages to Navy Delicatessens Equipment
Vibration inflicts as much damage as heavy shock blows to deli equipment aboard Navy ships, disrupting stores and supply lines. The report notes equipment failures and increased maintenance needs across vessels.
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