Double guard for California murder suspects after escape plot
In El Reno Oklahoma two California murder suspects Leo Densmore and Ronald Maurer face ongoing custody after a weekend escape bid failed. They allegedly planned to strangle a jailer and escape with hostage. Authorities report improvised weapons and intensified 24 hour monitoring.
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EL Reno
Okla
California
Leo Joseph Densmore
Ronald James Maurer
David L. Johnston
van Nuys
Calif
Johnston
Los Angeles
Legion Oratorical Eliminations Set At Sill Thursday
Sixth district eliminations for the American Legion oratorical contest will be held at 1 pm Thursday at Fort Sill. Winners from 15 district counties advance to district competition. Public admission is free and gate MPs will be informed of the location.
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American Legion
Fort Sill
LaVerne
Bateman-Zarling Legion
Ebbeson
Gate
Correction: Spring Hat Price Adjusted
A Sunday item stated a spring hat price as 45.95 dollars. the correct price is 25.50 dollars. The correction notes the erroneous listing and the updated amount.
March Musings Hint at Taxes and Spring Preparations
The fragment hints at filing homestead exemptions, income tax worries, and spring chores. Readers are urged to prepare fishing gear, screens, and outfits for Easter while watching for weather threats like tornado season and dust storms.
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Lawtonka
Cruise One Lineup of Oklahoma Figures Listed on Page
A list of names includes Frank Merrell, S. B. Crawford, T. J. Catalina, B. Mussellman, Marsden Bellatti, W. B. Murphy, Robert W. Adams, Fred S. Cook, G. H. Galbreath, Ralph W. Garrett, Lea H. Gorton, William P. Jewoka, Mack A. Aldrich, James D. Berry, Admiral Joseph J. Clark, Edward C. Lawton, Elmer Hale Jr., Howard Cowan, Carl B. Anderson, John S. Blackford, R. L. Hoover, D. B. Eddie, Taylor, Ira Williams, T. A. Nicholson, Marmaduke Corbyn, S. N. Goldman, William G. Johnston, Murray Cabell, and Henry W. Browne all from Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Merrell
Novata
John M. Kmulgee
S. B. Crawford
T. J. Catalina
Poncaman
B. Mussellman
Shawnee
Marsden Bellatti
Stillwater
Berry
W. B. Murphy
Robert W. Adams
Tulsa
Fred S. Cook
G. H. Galbreath
Ralph W. Garrett
Lea H. Gorton
William P. Jewoka
Mack A. Aldrich
St. Louis
TB Fund drive urged as campaign closes and plans unfold
Mrs. Hallett urged county residents to send in Christmas Seal donations as the TB fund campaign ends. A detailed 1994 budget was set amid a $600 funding cut but no loss of public services. The chapter bought a new motion picture projector used by the County City Health Department and for health education, with proceeds also funding TB assoc X-ray film. Only board members and district chairs attend the annual meeting dinner. the public is invited to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallett
TB Association
Old South
Jin
Health Department
TB Association Board
Building boom in housing slows after big earlier years
The report shows 1953 residential permits for 190 units at 1.166 million and remodeling and related works totaling 282 thousand. Moving permits add 54.9 thousand, while other fields include gas facilities 645.5 thousand and electrical improvements 145 million.
Governor Speaks at Whittier PTA Meeting Tonight
Governor Murray will address the Whittier Parent-Teacher Association monthly meeting at 7 30 p m discussing state school legislation. Mrs Ewing Gafford legislative chairman will introduce him and Mrs Hugh Bish will preside. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunmen Smuring
Lawton
Whittier Parent- Teacher Association
Ewing Gafford
Whittier
P-Ta
Murray
Hugh Bish
Four Way Race Forms For Ward 5 City Council Seat
Incumbent J W Kepler faces added challenge as Lloyd Hennessee files for Ward 5. The four candidates include Kepler C H Babe Harris Blaine Parrish and Hennessee. Ward 2 also has four aspirants while Ward 1 and Ward 3 each have three filings for the spring city council election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kepler
Lloyd Hennessee
Jefferson
Kepler
C. H
Babe) Harris
Blaine Parrish
Uniform Makers Notice Sealed Bids Requested
Sealed bids for police uniforms will be accepted at the police station up to March 8. Specifications posted on the police station blackboard. The police reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
State Poultry and Livestock Prices Reported in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City March 1 state Department of Agriculture reports steady demand for No 1 broilers with active trade from Vinita Shawnee Poteau Muskogee delivered to Tulsa. Hens No 1 steady prices across Oklahoma cities. Eggs butterfat and pecans priced with regional variations. Livestock demand mixed with cattle and hogs showing declines and firmness by category. Lawton bread fine in local court for vagrancy. minor court note.
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STATE
HGGS
Oklahoma City
State Department of Agriculture Today
Vinita
Shawnee
Muskogee
Tulsa
Lawton
Alva
Blackwell
Chickaahe
Pauls Valley
City
Durant
Enid
Chandler
Laverne
Ardmore
McAlester
Hobart
Eaid
Chickasha
Elk City
el Reno
Laverne W
Poteau
Chickatha
Guymon
Hooker
Fairview
Altus
Medford
Vict
Hennessey
Kingfisher
Frederick
Pecans
Waurika
USDA
Harloff Named Acting Assistant Commandant at Sill Aviation School
Lt. Col. Edwin L. Harloff, 1907, named acting assistant commandant of the Army Aviation School at Fort Sill. He trained at Forces Staff College in Norfolk and learned to fly at Sill in 1943, served in World War I with the 11th Airborne Division, and had a two-year Sill tour starting 1946. He led Aviation Maintenance before his current assignment and has long ties to the Army Aviation School.
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Walters
Fort Sill
Altus
Numeae
St Joon
Benney
Lite
Maes Cre
George Kaufman
William Dover
Grandpa Vandernof
Roma Montgomery
Frews
Sycamore
Alice
Bob Chadwick
Peroer
Dr. A. Andrews
De‘Pinna
Org
Johnson
Ed Allen
Eno Frakes
Warren Wolverton
Latha H. Prosser
Floriene Kyrle
Olga
Jack ‘Storey
Internal Revenue Man
Edwin L. Harloff
Army
Forces Staff College
Norfolk
Harloff
11Th Airborne Division
Sill
Ap So Amons Aimerican
Col. Harloff
Department of Air Training
Army Aviation School
Department of Aviaion Maintenance
AAS
Oklahoma braces for cold wave and frost risk
A weather bulletin notes wind shifting to northwesterly as temperatures stay in the 20s to 40s. Rain or snow is expected in extreme north tonight, spreading across the state within 24 hours. Freeze could damage peaches, apricots, pecans, shrubs and oats. wheat likely resilient. Lawton 35 below Hobart 27 overnight in a cooler snapshot.
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Ing
Panhandle
Danis
Oklahoma
K. D. Blood
Oklahoma City
Lawton
Hobart
Ardmore
Plan for center street for commercial vehicles announced
Anadarko Oklahoma March 1 Police Chief Olen Wilson announced plans for a center street for commercial vehicles. The goal is to keep delivery trucks from double parking in traffic lanes.
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Anadarko
Okla
Andsnes
Olen Wilson
India to Proceed with Peace Based Policies and Self Reliance
The article outlines India's intent to continue policies aimed at peace and self reliance. It notes India buys arms where it pleases and rejects direct foreign arms aid, mentioning the U N cease fire and Nehru's stance. It references past expectations about U S arms offers and reactions to them.
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India
I. Ag
United States
U. N
Washington
Tomain
Nehru
Hospital faces full capacity within six to twelve months
Hospital officials warn the average daily patient load will fill beds within six months to a year. The administrator noted no outpatient clinic except emergencies and Kiowa hospital figures show about 529 beds used daily with RBS treatments provided during the period.
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Love
Kiowa Hospital
Rehearsal Draws 1B To Holy City
Director Jack Batten praised a large turnout at the first rehearsal in the chapel setting. The group ran through the initial 17 scenes and planned the day’s remaining session as ideal weather characterized the event in the Holy City context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy City
City
Jack Batten
Batten
Welfare official departs for Houston assignment
A welfare department employee left Monday for a new post in Houston after 18 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continencal
Houston
Gentle Vegetable Laxative Relief for Constipation
An advertisement touts a mild vegetable laxative option to ease constipation and avoid intestinal upset. It references Dr Caldwell and a perplexing nod to Nalbocde with unclear local addresses in New York.
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Caldwell
Nalbocde
Bas
New York
N. Y
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Vanessa
Howell
Her Howell
J. D. Fowler
Creomulsion
Lawton-Ft, Sill Appliance CO
Flores
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Wolverton Harware
M&o Finance CO
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Watch & Cock Repair
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