Former Sill Man Dies In Helicopter Crash In Korea
WOJG Jack H. Roberts, a former Fort Sill instructor and Air Force veteran, died in a helicopter crash June 7 in Korea while serving with the 13th Transportation Helicopter Company. He had served at Fort Sill 1951 to 1953 and earned multiple decorations including the Air Medal. Military rites will be scheduled at Fort Sill.
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Fort Sill
WOJG
Jack H. Roberts
Korea
Roberts
13Th Transportation Helicopter Company
2126
Bell
Sill
Air Force
Army
Pittsfield
Mass
Mr. Roberts
Arbara Dunn
California
Will Rogers Field
Oklahoma City
Donald Hamilton
Curtis Edwin
Russell Scott
Thomas E. Roberts
Lilla Mae
Hamilton
Lynn
McCarthy testimony ends as Army vindicated say officials
The probe continues with experts split on political impact. McCarthy wrapped up Thursday night claiming Army charges against him collapsed and his countercharges stood. Army Secretary Stevens told Quantico the hearings showed the Army’s integrity and commitment to purge subversives. No firing vote until next week. Democrats argue staff overhaul may follow. Potter, a legless World War II veteran, initiated the firing push and urged staff reforms.
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McCarthy
Army
Robert T. Stevens
Quantico
Subcommittee
Potter
Cadets Tour Fort Sill in Return to West Point Visit
Cadets and city leaders attended a ceremony at Fort Sill where Henry Lockingglass narrated tribal rites of the Apaches and Comanches. Brig. Gen. James F. Brightingham and Brig. Gen. M. Watlington joined officials as ten C-124 Globemasters ferried cadets during a two day stay. The group plans a June 26 return to West Point via Fort Bliss and Fort Benning.
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Henry Lockingglass
James F. Brittingham
Cens
Pci
Fort Bliss
Fort Benning
West Point
Willys and Jeep Franchise Added by Nash and Packard Sales
Nash and Packard Sales at 407 E announced the Willys and Jeep franchises under owner Jim Gaskins. The firm will stock Willys and the full Jeep line with attachments plus parts and service and expects shipment soon to display at the Lot. The business has represented Nash and Packard since 1939.
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Lawton Nash and Packard Sales
Willys
Jeep
Jim Gaskins
Gaskins
Nash and Packard
Burkburnett Group To Appear In Lawton City Streets
A Burkburnett Texas car caravan will stop briefly in Lawton at 9 a m Monday as part of a southwest Oklahoma tour to promote the FP Burnett rodeo. Lawton Police Chief Ralph Hennessee said traffic clearance was arranged for the downtown appearance.
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Burkburnett
Tex
Lawton
Oklaha
Ralph Hennessee
Hospital Births and Admissions Summary
Hospital records show multiple births and admissions. Notable births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Brewer at 8:20 p.m. June 17, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Algernon Tonits born June 18 at 6:32 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces. Admitted and medical cases include Kate Tahdooahnippah, Lester Chaddlesone, and Lamont Pewewardy, with various homes listed in Oklahoma and Texas.
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Algernon Tonits
Perry
Kate Tahdooahnippah
Geronimo
Lester Chaddlesone
Anadarko
Eee
Janieers
Lee
Medical
Enerood
Tecumseh
Lamont Pewewardy
Apache
Dater
J. Carliceman
Cheyenne
Jimmy Tucker
Oe Laughlin
Odice Toombs
Elgin
Chester Martin
San
J. A. Woods
Garfield
Long
Baldwin
Conan
Hearings Box Score From McCarthy Army Inquiry
Washington reports a box score of the McCarthy Army hearings with 36 days of testimony from April 22 to June 17, about 1.7 million words in transcript and 300000 words in exhibits, 7424 pages of testimony, 160 hours of sessions, 30 witnesses, 115000 spectators, and an estimated ten million dollars in radio and TV time.
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Washington
Secretary of the Army
Robert T. Stevens
Francis P. Carr
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Lawton Woman Posts Bond After Driving Without License
Mrs M H Moore aged 22 of Lawton posted a $10 bond in police court after being arrested for driving without an operator s license. Brown aged 25 of 107 Bell and Thelma Johnson aged 26 of 552 Carver were arrested last night and charged with disturbance.
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M. H. Moore
Lawton
Brown
Bell
Thelma Johnson
Carver
Watson Crowned Champion At Comanche Show
Mrs. L. S. Watson was champion of the Comanche Flower and Vegetable Show held Thursday, leading Roseland Home Demonstration Club to top winnings. Reserve champion was Mrs. A. B. of Home Economic Club. Other winners included Mrs. Buford Arnold in flower arrangements and Esther Green in vegetables. Prizes, ribbons, and club rankings were awarded by the Lawton Chamber of Commerce and tied to entry in all three divisions.
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L. S. Watson
Comanche San
Roseland Home Demonstration Club
A. B
Home Economic Club
Buford Arnold
Pleasant V
Jack Sharp
Home Economic
Esther Green
Triangle
Lawton Chamber of Commerce
Przes
Roseland
Friendship
Despondent mother shoots self after tragedy in Oklahoma
Mrs. Laverne Tyler, 58, of Coweta Oklahoma, shot herself about midnight after her daughter Emma Joe Tyler, 17, died from injuries a day after leaping from a moving car. Sheriff Cannon reported the body found in a roadside ditch near the family home. Two youths in the vehicle were questioned. no charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coweta
Okla
Comac
Aio Ties
Laverne Tyler
Roy
Wagoner County
Noel Choate
John Cannon
Emma Joe Tyler
Tulsa
Thomas J. McGoldrick
Cannon
Tyler
Brownell Invited To Senate Party
Washington sources say Republican Senate leaders invited Attorney General Brownell to a closed-door conference this afternoon to ease friction over federal appointments. A named source: the administration has overemphasized governors and others in recommending appointees, with senators viewed as neglected. Federal judges U S attorneys and marshals require Senate confirmation after review by the Justice chief.
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Washington
Senate
Atty
Brownell
U. S
Renterkaee
Justice
Arson Charge Filed After Auto Fire Near Hollis
Charles Gills a 34 year old from Sayre is charged with arson after his car burned near Hollis The filing follows an investigation by Kile Morehead and Harmon County Sheriff Estill Story according to State Fire Marshal J Matt Robertson
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Oklahoma City
Charles Gills
Sayreman
Hollis
J. Matt Robertson
Kile Morehead
Estill Story
Harmon County
Lawton Little Theater selects season of plays
The Lawton Little Theater group chose a season opening with an old banned mellerdrammer possibly The Drunkard or Ten Nights in a Bar. Other productions include The Spirit a comedy fantasy Silver Whistle and The Man Who Came to Dinner. Dates to be announced.
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Lawton Little Theater
Ah G. Mangum
Jony
John Denney
New York
Dallas
Little Theater
Ja Peace
Baker’s Dozen
Gloria May
Nell Hagler
Grant Neuteboom
Look At Felinse Could Ruin Eyes Warning on Solar Eclipse
Chicago report summarizes a June 30 warning from the Journal of the American Medical Association. The joint committee on industrial ophthalmology says no commercially marketed sunglasses are dense enough to safely gaze at the sun.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Assn
Joint Committee On Industrial Ophthalmology
Cityan to Attend Collection Course Sponsored by Credit Bureaus
Mrs. Bess Christy local AMA manager says the course is sponsored by the Associated Credit Bureaus of America from district four. Participants include Gi tin edhe con manana e ¢ reau from Altus and Frederick.
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Associated Credit Bureaus of America
Bess Christy
Altus
Frederick
Oklahoma City Livestock Market Roundup and Poultry Prices
Oklahoma City and surrounding areas report poultry and egg prices with varied delivery notes. Cattle calves and sheep prices are listed with modest activity and no strong price signals.
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Vinita
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
USDA
Butter market in Chicago shows stable wholesale prices
Chicago butter receipts total 1,852,213 with wholesale buying prices holding steady. Scores listed include AA 56.5, A 56.5, B 54.5, C 48, with car grade scores 90 B 54.5 and 89 C.
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Chicago
Memorial Nursery Welcomes Six Baby Girls
Memorial hospital reports six newborn daughters born around 6:45 a m Thursday. Parents listed include Mr. and Mrs. William A. Brewer of 4 Ferris. Mr. and Mrs. Frazier. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines of 1109 Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel of 611 Garfield. Mrs. Homer Ray of 734 N 31st. and Mrs. Eugene Ryans of 2615 Kee.
Contenders Vying for Runoff Berths in Oklahoma Rally
Gary, Bil Coe, and Logan viewed as top three runoff contenders at a rally heard on KSWO and Duncan radio. Coe, a two time loser in past gubernatorial races, has dwindling support, especially in McAlester where a publisher who backed him in 1950 criticized his misstatements and fear tactics toward senior citizens.
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KSWO
Duncan
Gary
Bil Coe
Logan
Coe
McAlester
State Workers Get Three Day Fourth Celebration
State workers observe a three day Fourth of July break as the holiday falls on Sunday this year. Public offices and many services will close on Friday through Sunday with observance guiding schedules and closures statewide.
Convicts' Rebellion Triggers Federal Investigation
Five day uprising at Newton county jail led by three federal prisoners prompted a Deputy U. S. Marshal Hal Onstott to launch an investigation. The incident ended Thursday with jail damage from fire and water.
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Neosho
Newton County
U. S
Hal Onstott
Onstott
Joplin
Swap Out Brings Two Fines in Bogus Check Case
Virgil Hendrix 39 of 1103 Wisconsin and Thomas Woods 29 of Fort Sill were charged by the county attorney with passing bogus checks at Honey’s General Store 1619 S 11th. They were arrested at Hendrix home by Constable Ed Roberts. Hendrix claimed he was a fighting Billy contender in an exhibition bout at an eastern Army camp.
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Virgil Hendrix
Wisconsin
Thomas Woods
Fort Sill
Honey’s
S. 11Th
Hendrix
Ed Roberts
Billy
A. C
Hutton cites air saturation issue near Fort Sill
Brig. Gen. Carl I. Hutton said last week the division faces an air saturation problem at Fort Sill with more planes than can be safely flown. He noted Frederick benefits from proximity to The Artillery Center.
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Cer
Carl I. Hutton
Fort Sill
Frederick
Optimists Debate Fairground Facilities Plan
Carter as chamber of commerce committee chairman discusses needs for fairground facilities at the county grounds amid Optimist Club deliberations. The tone reflects local civic planning and group support for enhancements.
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Carter
Chamber of Commerce Eienere
Comanche Counirgrounds
Future Printer Turns Into Girl Named Theresa
A fragmented OCR item notes a person or entity called Future Printer transforming into a girl named Theresa. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear context or dates to specify location or event.
Guatemalan Exile Leader Vows Fight to Eradicate Communism
Rodolfo, chief of Guatemala's air force, fled to Tegucigalpa and spoke via exile radio pledging to continue the fight to remove Arbenz and his followers. Estimates vary on Castillo Armas forces with 5,000 near the border and 300 spotted at the frontier amid U.S. concern over arms shipments and efforts to restrict arms to Guatemala.
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Rodolfo
Castillo Armas
Eere
Tegucigalpa
Arbenz
Guatemala
Chinchilla
U.S
Stettin
United States
State Department
Washington
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John Woodward
Euclid
Charles H. Stricklin
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Eugene A. Clark
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Hearings
Builders Equipment & Supply CO
E. Gore Lawton
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Sive
Trife Friendship Club
Cameron
Cameron College
Dawn Beaver Valley
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Theater Group
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Sheridan Road
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Pauls Valley
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