Sooner Union Payoff Testimony Shapes Trial
In St Louis on June 16, Oscar E. Burden testified that AFL welder union boss Larry Callanan said the bulk of a $28 016 payoff for labor peace would go to the welders. Burden builder from Tulsa recounted May 1952 payment plans and shares for other crafts on Missouri pipeline projects. Co defendants include Callanan and four other AFL union leaders accused of extortion.
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ST. Louis
Oklahoma
AFL
Oscar E. Burden
O. R. Burden Construction Co
Tulsa
Steamfitters
Lawrence L
Larry) Callanan
Burden
Callanan
Steamfitters Union
Burden Company
Geneva talks stall as Indo China dispute looms
Reports say Geneva bargaining over Indo China division remains deadlocked with both sides seeking initial troop assemble points. U S and France push for neutral zones while Eden calls for suspension unless Communist positions change. Korean talks also break off with UN members pledging full report to the U N. Chou En Lai proposes resuming talks but is rejected by Western delegates.
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United States
U.S
France
Geneva
Eden
Walter Bedell Smith
Apn
Korea
United Nations
U.N
Red China
Chou En-lai
Russia
North Korea
Chou
Smith
Logan to Speak at Courthouse Square Campaign Event
State Sen. Bill Logan will hold a 30 minute campaign talk at 7 30 Friday night at the courthouse square. He will outline goals and seek support while inviting local candidates to attend and be introduced. Free ice cream will be offered to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Logan
Logan
Goer
Cerhar
Naughton’s free parking meter fund boosts diners help
Jack Naughton of Jack’s White House Coffee Shop collects nickels in a marked box for parking meters and says about 60 patrons monthly use the offer, with no questions asked. Lawton Chamber reps attended a national air raid drill in the capital. Ralph Zak is named a fish appreciation champion after savoring multiple large crappie and a 5 1/2 pound bass long ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Naughton
Jack
White House
Naughton
Ralph Zak
Lawton Clothier
Doc
Ralph
Mr. Zak
Prairie market reports show mixed grain and livestock prices
Oklahoma farm prices list No 1 hard wheat around 1.95 at Hennessey and Enid with Arkansas City area spots, eggs steady near 31 locally. Oklahoma City live cattle market notes slaughter steers 20.00-23.00, cows 11.50-14.50, bulls 12.00-15.00, hogs 24.00-25.00, lambs 19.00-23.50 amid moderate demand.
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Oklahoma City
State Department of Agriculture Today
Hennessey
Enid
Fairview
Kingfisher
Lawton
Blackwell
Alva
Medford
Hobart
el Reno
Clinton
Vici
Frederick
Guymon
Hooker
Broilers
F.o.b
Vinita
Muskogee
Ma City
Ardmore
Tulsa
McAlester
Elk City
Watonga
Durant
Pauls Valley
Laverne
Chickasha
Chandler
Shawnee
USDA
Airline crash near Gage prompts inspectors report
Great Lakes Airlines inspectors reviewed findings after a dramatic crash landing near Gage Oklahoma. A 78 person airliner burned after emergency evacuation. 75 passengers escaped with one ankle sprain reported. Jack Pedesky of Los Angeles attributed engine fire 32 miles from the airfield.
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Gage
Okla
New York
Los Angeles
Great Lakes Airlines
Woodward
Curry Airlines
Great Lakes
Jack Pedesky
Helen Kohn
Officials deny graft claims in Shawnee project case
The document names contractor Murphy of Shawnee and cites a $914,734 contract for a boiler plant. About $800,000 has been paid with the rest held until completion in roughly 30 days. Accusers include Riley and former legislator Waldrep, while Murphy Boil Boiler and Piping Co. of Shawnee is named. Ogden seeks grand jury on alleged election law violations amid spending-limit questions.
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Doenges
Murray
Olmstead
Murphy
Shawnee
Olm
Riley
Charley Plummer
J. Z. Armstrong
Tom Waldrop
Waldrop
Waldrep
Board of Affairs
Supreme Court
John B. Ogden
Oklahoma City
Ogden
Oklahoma
School enrollment totals by grade and school type
The report shows a total of 6,751 students enrolled across all schools with junior high 1,814 and senior high 1,119. Separate schools add 811 for grades one eight and 159 in high school. Membership rose about 10 percent to 7,308, with Separate schools at 788 for 1952-53. First grade leads with 1,204 members. other grades listed include 876 for second, 704 for third, 764 for fourth, and 430 for ninth.
Robbery Probed By City Police
City police investigated a Fort Sill man’s robbery by three gambling companions in Lawton View around 1 30 this morning. Marcus Lockhart said he gambled with three men who took more than 300 dollars after he quit winner. He reported he won heavily then was forced to surrender his money outside a tavern and can identify the assailants.
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Fort Sill
Lawton View
Marcus Lockhart
Lockhart
Makthe
Hian
Draft Leads to New Draft Examination Rules
The article explains a shift in draft policy where certain conditions are no longer disqualifying unless paired with specific markers. It notes that men previously classified 4-F before May 1952 will be recalled for reexamination, and local boards will allow time as the new memorandum takes effect.
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Ees
Wilamined
Williams
McAlester Fire Chief Jesse Payne Dies at 69
Oklahoma City report states Jesse H. Payne retired McAlester fire chief died last night at his home. He moved to the area in 1941 after joining the fire department at Tinker Air Force Base.
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Mcalester
Oklahoma City
Jesse H. Payne
Tinker Air Force Base
Burglars Steal Adding Machine and Radio from Lumber Co
A burglary at Farmers Lumber Co. 2056 last night saw an adding machine and a table model radio stolen. Police report entrance gained by breaking a hole in the north side office door. Papers from one of two office safes were taken. the second safe remained untouched. Company officials said safes are left unlocked to prevent damage in a break-in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Lumber Co
McCarthy allies clash over Army pressure and secret files
The 35th and possibly final day of the Senate hearings saw McCarthy and Roy Cohn defend access to a secret FBI summary about security risks at Monmouth. McClellan pressed for legally sound handling while Stevens and Adams were named in alleged efforts to use Shine as a lever. The dispute over government information and possible political overtones dominated the session as McCarthy praised Cohn as a valuable aide.
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Roy M. Cohn
Army
Shine
McCarthy
Cohn
Stevens
John G. Adams
FBI
Senate
Sen
McClellan
D-Ark
Arkansas Democrat
Sen. Jackson
Welch
Secre Stevens
Monmouth
Jackson
Informa
Cadet group arrives for busy Oklahoma visit at Fort Sill
Lt Col George Mayo Jr welcomes cadets alongside Col McChristian as relatives from Tahlequah and Lawton attend the arrival. The visitors settle in, attend a social at the Officers Mess, and view demonstrations including a Mat 102 firing display and a towed howitzer helicopter demonstration. A barbecue at Lake Quanah Parker caps Friday activities before tours continue toward Fort Bliss.
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McChristian
George Mayo Jr
C. F. Bliss
Tahlequah
Charles Fred Bliss
Dan T. Moore
Post Public Information Office
James F. Brittingham
Punch Bowl
Lake Quanah Parker
Wichita Mountains
Fort Sill
Lawton
Wart Gil
Fort Bliss
Tex
President outlines Korea and unemployment plans at White House
President Eisenhower discussed inviting representatives from both parties to hear a report on Korean sessions and warned that if shipments to the Soviet Union resume it would tighten ties between satellites and Moscow. He addressed unemployment insurance expansion and whether to seek special sessions, saying he would urge states to act but may not call one. He noted Guatemala and Central America as part of a pattern seen in other nations.
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White House
Eisenhower
United Nations
Soviet Union
Moscow
Anaiiaeae
Congress
Guatemala
Ameri
Central America
Thief Steals Fishing Gear From Vehicles
R. L. Brown of Apache reports a theft on Tuesday in Lawton, where three fishing rods and a tackle box were taken from a car. A. S. Fisher of 1115 Lake says a tire and wheel were stolen from his car between May 25 and June 15.
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R. L. Brown
Lawton
Paulee
A. S. Fisher
Lake
Butler Parents Gain Classified Notice
Personal notice reports Sgt. and Mrs. H. C. Butler of No. 38 North 28th residing in a military community profile.
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H. C. Butler
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Archie Sexton rites held
Funeral rites for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Sexton were held at 2 30 today at Hiights Presbyterian Church in Lawton. The child died shortly after birth. Burial followed at Highland cemetery. Surviving grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jess Nelson and Mr and Mrs Dillard Sexton, all of Lawton.
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Archie Sexton
Lawton
Beal
Hiights Presbyterian Church
Ritter Funeral Home
Highland Cemetery
Jess Nelson
Dillard Sexton
Federal Inspectors Check City Schools
Federal inspectors from the U S Office of Education in Dallas and a state education official spent the day auditing Lawton schools. They examined the new high school, federal equipment at Post Children's school, and the maintenance and operation fund records for last year.
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B. C. Sweeney
U. S. Office of Education
Dallas
L. J. Laney
State Department of Education
Lawton
Post Children’s School
Bar Groups Endorse Jackson Candidacy
The Cotton County unit unanimously endorsed Jackson last Saturday. Hugh Fitzsimmons, county attorney, serves as president of the group. All Democratic members of the county bar were in agreement supporting Jackson.
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Jackson
Oe District Supreme Court
Cotton County Unit
Hugh Fitzsimmons
County Attorney Begins Campaign for Re election
Redman announced his bid for re election opposing Warren Crane of Lawton in the county attorney race. He plans an immediate campaign launch and said he will stress his record and experience to voters.
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95Th Inf
di- Redman
Warren Crane
Lawton
Central Airlines Officials In City Visit Lawton
Central Airlines officials led by president Keith Kahle and public relations chief W R Nail arrived in Lawton for routine business matters arriving last night. U S general sales manager and regional sales manager Jimmy Fox are also present for talks with local representatives.
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Lawton
Keith Kahle
U. S
W. R. Nail
Jimmy Fox
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L. A. Thompson
William M. Poster
R. M. Secor
Lawton Chamber of Commerce
Ned Shepler
Exall English
James Knox
Milton Keating
Insurors Realtors
INS Iinet
Cs Ncemnac
Occdecdus
Pikcelekdica
Sebelah Duis Claus Diiainaiaak
Godden
Chicago
Admiral Allied
Allis Chal
Tel & Tel
Pri O
al Atchison
Beech Aire
Beth Steel i
Boeing Air
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Eagle
Aee
Gen Motors Ee
Reyn
St Jos
Grace
St Reg Pap
Greyhound Ee Eee
Sears Rock Gulf Oil Sinclair O
Here Pdr Socony Vac
NY Central
Ohio Oil
Geregvee Penney, JC
Sili Aeatieela Adliaia li
Midlindtiail
Phill Pet
Southwestern Radio & Sound
4Th &E
Wisconsin
Amore Wert CO
Belleville
Sial Iain
Dies
Central Airlines
Andrews
M & D Finance CO
E Ave
Wolverton Harware
Sporting
American Motors
Hornets
Earl McKinney
Gmc-Hudson
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