Speaker Calls for Red Ultimatum to Avert Doomed America
Fort Worth Kiwanis program featured speaker Bennett who urged a hard line against Communists. He argued the United States should issue ultimatums at Yalu and Indo China, warned of military missteps, and pressed for unity and nuclear-backed resolve to deter aggression. Attendees included Fort Worth and Lawton club leaders and officials.
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Frank McCoy
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Escheat Amendment Could Boost Oklahoma Welfare
Tulsa Chamber of Commerce set to support State Question 358, the escheat amendment. It would allow corporations to own real estate outside cities for loaned capital and industrial use, removing a barrier to building offices and warehouses while preserving farming land protections.
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State of
Oklahoma
Ion
Polio Victim James Lea Jr. Dies in Oklahoma City
James Jefferson Lea Jr. age 20 died yesterday in Oklahoma City from polio. He contracted the disease last September and had been confined to his home in recent months.
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Oklahoma City
James Jefferson Lea Jr
Indians Receive Emergency Food Relief in Lawton Area
Emergency rations distributed Wednesday and Thursday to about 125 Indian families hit hardest by drought in western Oklahoma. The program, prompted by Gov. Johnston Murray and run by the U S Indian Service with tribal councils, covers Lawton Walters and Cache stations. Food includes beef and gravy cheese dried milk shortening and lima beans. Distribution will continue while the emergency lasts. Apply through tribal councilmen. rations last about one day. Edgar Monetathchi oversees the Lawton station at the former experiment station near Fort Sill Indian School.
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Oklahoma
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Fort Si
Charges Awaited In City Beating
Police said assault and battery charges will be filed in three days against a part time Lawton car salesman who allegedly beat 30 year old Alice Gibbs after a tavern fight on S 11th. Gibbs was hospitalized with crushed ribs and cuts and is in good condition. The man claims Gibbs threw beer in his face and that she fought him. Hospital authorities notified police late Monday.
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Lawton
Alice Gibbs
Preston Williams
S. 11Th
Williams
Southwestern Hospital
Miss Gibbs
Two Car Collision Kills Hinton Woman
A two car crash six miles south of Blanchard at noon Thursday killed a Hinton woman riding as a passenger in a car driven by her grandson Marlin W. Shears 19 of Anadarko. The other vehicle was driven by Jack Wood 37 of Lindsay. Wood was alone and unhurt. Four others in the Shears car were injured and in Chickasha hospital. The death marked the 268th traffic fatality in Oklahoma this year.
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Okla
Blanchard
Hinton
Marlin W. Shears
Anadarko
Hedci
Colta
Jack Ood
Lindsay
Wood
Dahlenburg
Oklahoma
Armory Secures Lawton Site for Kenney Unit
General Kenney's 179th Infantry, with Lt. Col. Milton Worley, is based here, except Ardmore. Other units include a rifle company and an Ordnance company Forward. A Service Center will serve roughly 50 to 60 miles around Lawton. Kenney met with Ron Stephens, Chamber of Commerce chairman, about securing the armory.
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179Th. Inf
Milton Worley
Ardmore
Ordnance
Lawton
Kenney
Ron Stephens
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Four essentials for Oklahoma City education growth
Oklahoma City education leaders outline four components for future growth. Adequately paid, highly qualified teachers form the first pillar, followed by proper teaching tools including libraries, laboratories, physical education equipment, vocational shops, and musical instruments. The third element calls for modern well lit, air conditioned buildings ready for educational radio and television programs.
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Oklahoma City
Butter Markets In Chicago Steady As Prices Hold
Chicago butter markets show steady wholesale levels with minor variation among grades. Prices list 93 AA at 65, 92 AA at 565, and other grades noted with small differentials. carload prices around 54.5 for 90 B and 49 for 89 C.
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Chicago
Optimism Sweeping Logans Camp In Oklahoma Senate Reach
Supporters packed a Muskogee gathering where Sen. Logan outlined his repeal and control plan to end bootlegging and corruption. A 30 minute radio address drew applause amid opposing handbills while law enforcement backs legalized taxed liquor. Breakfast turnout in Muskogee reached 156 as Logan campaigned across Pawnee Ponca City Enid Hennessey El Reno and southwest Oklahoma.
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Bebal
Logan
Muskogee
Lawton
Bill Logan
Lawtonian
Muske*r
Pawnee
Ponca City
First Semester Ends Friday at Lawton High School
Principal Hugh Bish announced that the lawton high school summer term will close Friday. Students will take semester examinations. Those planning to enroll for a second semester are asked to report to school Saturday morning.
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Lawton High School
Hugh Bish
Civil Defense Workshop Held at Northwestern State College
Northwestern State College in Alva hosts a civil defense workshop directed by Gaines West of the Oklahoma civil defense school Pagan is featured as a speaker. The event occurs in Alva in late June with attendees from the regional civil defense effort.
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Alva
Okla
Northwestern State College At
Gaines West
Oklahoma Civil Defense School
Pagan
Fea
Open Letter to Senator Robert S Kerr Campaign Note
An open letter defending Robert S Kerr against attacks in a Oklahoma state campaign. It praises Kerr’s record as governor and senator, rebuts claims of absenteeism, and urges continued local contact rather than distant representation. It accuses opponent Roy Turner of political opportunism and hints at party biases in endorsements.
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Oklahoma
U. S
Senate
Bob
Turner
Roy J. Turner
Washington
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