Missionary recounts life among cannibals in Baliem Valley
Reverend Bozeman described witnessing cannibal rites and head taking among tribes in the Baliem Valley. He recounted a guest village bowman nearly shooting him before the incident ended with an uneasy handshake. The account blends danger, cultural rituals, and missionary experiences in New Guinea.
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Toa Boveman
Grmand Beach
Kia
Baliem Valley
Ditech
Guenea
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Bahent Valley
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Stalbo
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Vapiire
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Petrs
New Chess Set Design Marketing Sparks Historic Debate
Antique chess lore returns as Bud Garine touts a revived 600 year tradition linking modern sets to early English and Russian designs. He claims the 1930s era copy inspired today’s standardized molds and envisions a market surge amid talk of fidelity to historical pieces and notable king and queen figures.
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Doventon
Rock and Roll to Jazz Fans Shapes Future Tastes
A dated piece on how youths shift from rock to jazz as Mercury Records executives and industry figures discuss future trends. Boo Shad notes rock buyers often progress to jazz, while perception holds back rock in the teens market. Records and artist rosters are referenced, with opinions on market shifts and label strategies.
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Populi Sur
Blue
Mercury Records
Shad
Shakespeare
Willa
Faulkher
City Woman Hurt in 2 Car Crash
A 20 year old Lawton woman, Mrs Margaret Beasley, was hospitalized Saturday night after being thrown from her vehicle in a two car collision at Sixth and Park. She sustained possible head and shoulder injuries and head lacerations. Lloyd Burnett 24 of Ford Avenue collided with her Dodge driven by Wilbur Beasley 22 of Co A 52nd Infantry. Burnett suffered a head cut and was not hospitalized. Burnett was charged with running a stop sign and driving without a license.
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Lawton Tyaman
Sixth and Park
Margaret Peal Beasley
Lawton
Memorial Hospital
James C. Blackburn
Kenneth Stradley
Dodge
Wilbur D. Beasles
Co. A
Lloyd B. Burnett
Burnett
Study of flood control measures and Army engineers report
A congressional subcommittee examined flood risk in Texas and Oklahoma with Army engineers and GRDA. They discussed evacuations, levee work, sandbagging and potential Army takeover of flood control if waters threaten Pen Ha Dim. Officers cited costs, and some locals urged faster assistance and clearer warnings.
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Edmenson
Wright
D-Tex
Byrne
Genesn
Pleasant Summer Assignment At Pool Reminisces
A correspondent recalls a summer pool assignment and a Lawton high school trip in 1957. The piece contrasts past and present swimwear fashion, noting changes since 1947 with descriptions of modesty trends and fabric details while detailing the escort of Anne Shepard to the poolside amid reflections on youth and summer in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
Tne Sun
Anne Shepard
Lawton High School
Anne
Key Home
W. B. Shepard
Lawton
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Polio vaccination drive expands with adult shots offered
A polio program moves forward as a new $2,500 grant backs a drive to immunize eligible adults with Salk vaccine. Availability of vaccine will determine launch, with officials noting supply limits. County leaders and volunteers from the Oklahoma Mecca society and local medical groups outline plans, logistics, and cost aims to reach the 2010 age group.
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Oklahoma Mecca Society
Charles Miller
Ciourity Peal
Mes
Tom Léuaeden
Polioe
AM. PL Meek
County Medical Society
Hal
Bill Love
Clairlysuvek
Cacless Tibbs
Wes Filkins
Hely Gordon Paine
Vite Grover
Fort Sill
Colorful LHS summer session outfits spotted at campus event
Students browsing fashion during the LHS summer session mix of attire featured a pretty blue suit with a drape-shaped design and a lasso blue dress adorned with sequins, highlighting campus style among history studies.
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Dear Boss reminiscence spurs interest in retro attire
A fragment discusses a brocaded short skirt evoking early days and suggests readers may find the nostalgic Dear Boss style piece of interest. The tone hints at a light, reflective personal item rather than hard news.
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Photographer's Assistant Credits Summer Assignment
Bill Crawford recalls enjoying a summertime assignment as photographer’s assistant, framing moments and learning on the job during the project.
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