Stevens Asked To Take Stand In Army Probe
Army Secretary Robert T Stevens may testify in closed session this week to explain alleged contradictions in Army discharge policy. McCarthy noted a reforming Communist received a discharge lighter than honorable while another witness refused to answer about communism. The subcommittee voted to cite Pvt David Linfield for contempt and questioned Brig Gen Ralph W Zwicker over the Peress discharge.
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Sen
Joseph R. McCarthy
Army
Robert T. Stevens
McCarthy
Stevens
Pvt
David Linfield
New York
Linfield
Sidney E.c
New ‘York
Communist Party
Rubenstein
McCar
Irving
Ralph W. Zwicker
Peress
Ee Ae
Hospital Parley Set In Capital
The fight to keep Kiowa hospital open gains momentum as the Oklahoma delegation and federal Indian officials meet in Washington. The Chamber plans a brief with facts and figures on hospital needs and roles of other facilities, amid possible closures at Kiowa and several regional hospitals.
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Lawton Chamber of Commerce
Kiowa Hospital
Washington
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Kiowa
Anadarko
Muskogee
Clinton
Pawnee
Claremore
Camber
Chief Still Opposed To Exemptions Hike
House Speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr said President Eisenhower remains opposed to hikes in home personal income tax exemptions after a White House tax discussion. The statement followed a legislative meeting with Eisenhower and Republican leaders to map the tax administration process.
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Washington
House
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Eisenhower
Massachusetts
Martin
Senate
Eisen
Mechanics Administration
Warren Confirmed as U.S. Chief Justice by Senate
The Senate confirmed Earl Warren as chief justice in a voice vote with few dissenters. Some Southern Democrats signaled opposition, while Republican leaders predicted an overwhelming confirmation despite questions about Warren’s judicial experience.
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Senate
Eisen- Bower
Earl Warren
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Knowland
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Warren
Ruchel
Rcalif
California
GOP
Supreme Court
Congress
Anne “T
Senate Judiciary Committee
Eastland
Mississippi
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Fred M. Vinson
Sen. Langer
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Judiciary Committee
Langer
Johnston
Sen
Kilgore
Dwva
Comet Tee
Warren Ete Tang
County Red Cross Drive Under Way
The 1954 Red Cross campaign in Comanche county opened with a kickoff breakfast for over 200 volunteers. Reports will be collected each Wednesday through March as Lt. Forrest W. Johnson and Col. L. L. Manly lead post and outlying area efforts, with zero hour at 7 p.m. Tuesday for Lawton residential areas.
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Red Cross
Comanche County
Drive
Walter C. Lattimore
Lawton
Fort Sill
Forrest W. Johnson
Artillery Center
Col
Army Nurse Chief To Visit Fort Sill
Col. Ruby F. Bryant chief of the Army Nurse Corps will visit Fort Sill Tuesday for a one day inspection of nursing services. She is accompanied by Lt. Col. A L Fourth and has served since 1934. Bryant helped establish the Malinta Tunnel and assisted American troops during key operations.
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Ruby F. Bryant
Army Nurse Corps
Fort Sill
At L
Malinta
Breaking Trooper Nose Expensive for Fort Sill GI
Fort Sill GI Donald E. Gilbert fined $110 in justice court after his car, allegedly ignored by a patrolman on Sheridan road, led to the officer’s broken nose. Gilbert reportedly warned, Get ready, and swung. Patrolman injured, Cameron presiding.
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Fort Sill
Donald E. Gilbert
Justice of the ‘Peace
Bullets Repel Spear Attack on Naguib in Khartoum
In Khartoum a violent clash erupted as police repelled a spear attack on the British governor general’s home during Naguib’s visit. At least 21 dead, including Col. H. S. McGuigan, and over 100 wounded. 30 critically. Police faced thousands of UMMA and UMMA-aligned demonstrators in a tense day as Naguib arrived for Sudan’s first Parliament inaugural session and authorities postponed ceremonies.
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Sudan
Naguib
H. S. McGuigan
Martada el Mahdi
Fun Intone
Aenmbers
Ant Tian
Robert Howe
Cairo
UMMA
Sir Sayed Abdel Rahman el Mahdi
Umma Party
Ansari
National Unionist Party
Ismail el Zahary
Eespii
India rejects U S arms aid and observers in Kashmir
New Delhi reports Prime Minister Nehru denounced President Eisenhower's offer of arms aid to India and demanded removal of American observers from the U N cease fire team in Kashmir. He said the United States had intervened in the Indian Pakistani dispute and observers cannot be neutral. Nehru's reply to Eisenhower was read to Parliament as tensions over aid and Pakistan's defense rose.
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New Delhi
India
Nehru
Eisenhower
U. N
Kashmir
Pakistan
United States
Himalyan
U.N
U. S. Air Force
America
U. S
TB Seal Sale Brings $9 836 in County Campaign
County residents have contributed $9 836.29 to the McManche County Tuberculosis Association through Christmas Seals. Fort Sill personnel totaled $5 542.35, part of a 1952-53 campaign that raised $10,488.49. Mary Pokorny, TB chapter president, notes progress despite the chapter lacking an executive director for months after Miss Jimmie Louise White resigned. Mary Louise Hallett has just begun as executive director to prepare for 1953-54 campaigns.
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Comanche County
Jimmie Louise White
Mary Louise Hallett
Cold Wave To Hit Southwest Oklahoma Tonight
A sharp cold air surge is forecast to reach southwest Oklahoma tonight or early Tuesday with winds up to 35 mph. Temperatures may fall to the lower 20s damaging buds and blossoms as a frost threat looms after a warm spell. The official cold wave warning was issued a day after March began and Wyoming reported wintry conditions moving into Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
Weather Bureau
Wyoming
Snowstorm Dumps Up To Thirteen Inches Across Ohio and Tennessee
The heaviest wintry snowfall dumped up to 13 inches in northern Ohio, closing schools in Cleveland and suspending air travel. Tennessee and Kentucky areas reported heavy snow and power outages, with at least one death in Tennessee linked to the storm. Four youths died in a Tennessee forest fire while battling it in Jenkins Mountain gorge near Elizabethton.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Tennessee
Cleveland
Tri-Cities
Kingsport
Johnson City
Bristol
Knox County
Appalachians
Owen Ohio
Key West
Penarnees
Jackson
Miss
Akron
Kentucky
Leonard J. Phillips
Friendsville
Jenkins Mountain
Elizabethton
Jerry Woods
Kenneth Pierce
Herman
City expands building program over seven year span
A seven year city construction drive targets crowded classrooms with $55 million in new school facilities and $30 million in general construction. The period also includes $2.1 million for water and sewer work and $596,000 for permanent improvements as permits rise. Business construction climbs sharply, while overall expansion continues after a prior lull, with see BUILDING, Page 2.
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Fort Sill
Com
Kestate
Cityan To Attend Cruise With Berry
Oklahoma City navy officials announce Lt. Gov. James E. Berry will be joined by 58 state men on a forthcoming cruise. Senator Kirksey Me Nix of Mchlester objects, alleging political motives in arranging the trip.
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Berry
Oklahoma City
James E. Berry
Navy
Kirksey Me Nix
Mchlester
Nix
B. Grove
Aius
E. M. Allen
Congress Shooting Shocks Capitol as Shots Ring Out
A group of men and a woman shouted free Rico and fired pistols from a House gallery during a debate on a Mexican farm labor bill. At least five were hit. Rep. Van Zandt said 90 shots were fired. Members ducked, then returned to the rostrum as police captured the attackers and the Senate recessed.
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Washington
Congress
Gray
Bentley
Jensen Ayes
Davis
Fallon
Puerto
Capitol
Blair House
Truman
White House
van Zandt
R-Pa
Walter Judd
R-Minn
Kian
Itley
Martin
Albert recounts near miss as bullets fly during shooting
The congressman describes dropping to the floor as gunfire erupted. He recalls someone shouting warnings while others sought cover and notes relief at escaping the dangerous incident.
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Albert
New Atomic Tests Begin in Pacific Proving Ground
The Atomic Energy Commission announced Monday that Joint Task Force Seven detonated an atomic device at the Marshall Islands proving ground. The series is expected to continue for weeks with hydrogen bomb tests as part of the program led by Maj. Gen. Percy We Clarkson and the U S Army presence on Eniwetok and Bikini Atolls.
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Washington
Far Pacific
Atomic Energy Commission
Leomend
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Joint Task Force Seven
AEC
Pacific Proving Ground
Marshall Islands
Percy
We Clarkson
Army
Eniwetok - Bikini Proving Ground
Red Sox Outfielder Williams Breaks Collar Bone
Boston Red Sox star and top paid player Ted Williams broke his collar bone minutes after starting his day, ending his early spring training session. The injury sidelines Williams and raises questions about his readiness for the upcoming season as team officials assess his rehabilitation timeline.
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Sanasota
Fla
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
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