Logan Urges Repeal and Tight Liquor Controls
State Sen. Bill Logan of Lawton urged repeal of Prohibition with strict controls if elected governor. He proposed local option, no open saloons, population-based store limits, and approval required from police protection areas. He highlighted bootlegging as a major issue and said he would refuse campaign contributions from liquor interests.
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Ardmore
Okla
Bill Logan
Lawton
Oklahoma Press Association
Tam
Logan
Oklahoma City
William Gill Jr
Gary
Raymond Gary
Madil
William 0
Coe
Oklahoma
Ackage
Tax Commission
Eight gubernatorial candidates address Oklahoma editors
Ardmore reports eight candidates for governor spoke at the Oklahoma Press Association convention. Mrs Willie Murray, wife of Gov Murray, led off with a blunt view of reform and knowledge gained from two governors. Oklahoma City candidate William O Coe promised to clean out the state house machine. Doenges of Bartlesville urged editors to see CANDIDATES Page 2.
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Ardmore
Oklahoma Press Association
Willie Murray
William H
Alfalfa Bill) Murray
Johnston Murray
Logan Will Speak On Radio Tonight
State Sen. Bill Logan of Lawton will address voters on KSWO and 25 other Oklahoma stations at 8 p m tonight. He says the message is important and will focus on the welfare of every Oklahoman.
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Bill Logan
Lawton
Talayratee
KSWO
Oklahoma
Logan
Duncan
Solons Hint Housing Bill Will Be Watered Down
Washington reports legislators expect the administration housing bill to be altered before signature. The Senate backed the measure amid debate and a bid to scuttle public housing failed, while the House previously opposed the program. Conference talks next Friday aim to reconcile House and Senate versions and trim the 14,000 unit plan.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
House
Supreme Court
Burnet R. Maybank
D-S.c
Growth of Lawton Youth Center Faces Funding Gap
Lawton leaders appeal for 2800 to complete funding for the Lawton Youth Center building after bids show a 3000 shortfall. Ron Stephens provided 50 dollars, The Constitution Press added 50, and Jake Witzel pledged help. Funds on hand total 35500. construction cannot begin until deficit is erased. Donors may contact council members. contributions may be sent to the Lawton-Fort Sill Recreation Council care of Lawton Community Chest.
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Lawton
Ron Stephens
Constitution Press
Jake Witzel
Elbert Whitwell
Lawton-Fort Sill
Woman Vanishes in Oklahoma. Foul Play Feared
Gen Eva Burkhart, 28, mother of two, disappeared after 4 p.m. Thursday. Police suspect foul play and consider a paroled convict possibly involved. She left home in a 1954 Chrysler with Oklahoma plate 43281 after a call from Texarkana or the man she planned to meet.
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Lawton
Geneva Burkhart
Ralph Hennessee
Fort Sill
Edgar S. Vaught
Oklahoma City
Hennessee
French Officer Escapes Vietminh From Dien Bien Phu
Lt Raymond Makowiak, 32, the first French officer to escape captors at Dien Bien Phu, reached Nam Bac after a rugged trek through mountains and jungles aided by corn and rice provided by friendly natives.
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Hanoi
Indo-China
Dien’ Bien Phu
Raymond Makowiak
Nam Bac
City Delegates To Girls Boys State
Lawton youths join hundreds of state students traveling to Norman and Chickasha for Boys and Girls State activities. About 500 junior boys will study local and state government at the University of Oklahoma during a week long program. Delegates are selected by civic clubs and American Legion posts.
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University of Oklahoma
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Jack Kane
Val Frakes
Columbia
John Waller
Jerry Ball
Lake
Norman
Chickasha
Oklahoma College For
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Arlington
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Knights of Columbus
Vai Frakes
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Lawton Kiwanis Club
Julia Fullerton
Jo Lynn Ansley
Kenyon
Donna Dee Lehman
Kiwanis Club
Zelda Crank
Geronimo
Rotary Agit
Ancy Norman
Warmer Air Reaches Lawton and Vicinity
The forecast calls for summer like temperatures in Lawton and surrounding areas today and tomorrow with highs near 80 this afternoon and warmer on Saturday. Southwest Oklahoma expected fair and warmer with increasing clouds. showers possible Sunday and Monday. Overall five day outlook shows near normal average temperatures through Saturday with normal highs around 87 and lows near 61 to 64. Rainfall expected from one quarter to one half inch in western Oklahoma and a half to one inch in the east.
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Lawton
Oklahoma
OklatIhoma
McCarthy Agrees to Allow Monitored Senator Calls in Probe
In Washington Senate action, McCarthy consents to admit monitored telephone calls between Pentagon officials and senators in hearings. McCarthy and Welch agree to exclude calls involving Roy Cohn and Francis Carr and press for public release of administration voice lines only. The agreement follows a tense session with Welch and raises questions about which calls may be disclosed.
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McCarthy
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Joseph N. Welch
Pentagon
Ina
Welch
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Roy M. Cohn
Francis P. Carr
Reaell
J. Welch
Welch-McCarthy
Sen
Jjymington
D.mo
Vietminh win two bloody battles near Hanoi
Vietminh forces scored two brutal victories around Hanoi, seizing a key route to Haiphong and turning the Cho Moi seminary into a deadly battleground near Hanoi. In a three week siege, French defenders repelled several assaults before collapse.
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Cho Moi
Haiphong- Hanoi
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Ers
Ouanphungha
Fort Sill Private Dies From Suspected Self-Administered Chloroform
Pvt. Phillip E Pelllicia of Detroit was found dead in his car near Building 5030 at Fort Sill Aviation School. Officials say autopsy pending but preliminary info points to death by own action using chloroform. Motive linked to reported health problems.
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Public Information Office
Pvt
Phillip E. Pelliccia
Detroit
Mich
Army Aviation School
Aviation
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PIO
Essalvate
Fort Sillman
Nun Purges Sin In Fiery Death At Convent
Sister Antony a Poor Clare nun in Baddesley Clinton burned herself with kerosene during penance after admitting she lied about her birth year on an insurance form. The coroner ruled death by self act while of unsound mind.
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England
Antony
Barefoot Order of Poor Clare
Yester
John Dale
Dulles Says War Situation Not Hopeless in Indo China
Secretary Dulles told Congress the Indo China crisis is dangerous and may threaten U S security. He urged approval of foreign aid to confront communist forces, noting arms from China and the Soviet Union aid Vietminh and that decisive action is needed with flexibility to act quickly.
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Congress
Indo-China
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Indo
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Southeast Asia
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Armed Services
Far East
James A. van
Van
Jap Ship Reported Sinking with 200 Aboard
A Japanese vessel reportedly sank after sending an SOS Friday. More than 200 persons were aboard when the distress message was issued, with details focused on the possible loss of life and ongoing rescue efforts.
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Tokyu
Watce
Riot Threatens To Oust Yoshida In Tokyo Diet Turmoil
A wild riot in the Japanese Diet sparked political turmoil as Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida tried to quell the crisis. About 50 injuries were reported as 200 Tokyo police moved into the chamber to restore order amid brawl clashes.
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Tokyo
Shigeru Yoshida
Yoshida
Diet
James Pariament
Harvest Back On Schedule After Clear Skies
Wheat harvesting should accelerate under clear skies as drying winds yesterday prepared workers for a large day of combining. Jackson Southern Kiowa and northern Till counties report widespread cutting while elevator operators struggle to manage grain inflows.
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State Employment Service
Jackson
Kiowa
Senate tax ties on income stock dividends
Senate activity on June 4 linked tax policies to income and stock dividends. The report notes legislative moves and potential fiscal implications as discussions proceed in Washington.
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Washington
Senate
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