Schools Get Record Budget of 1 858 217 Outlay
The board of education approved a record budget of 1 858 217 to cover white schools and the district. Most funds go to the teacher salary fund to hire at least 50 new teachers and raise existing salaries with annual increments. The plan calls for a March 23 election with a 15 mill general fund levy and a five mill building fund levy, both repeatedly approved in past years.
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Jeanne Howell
Ghat Lat Eer
Iara Bu
Board of Education
Justin Kuntz
Kuntz
City Teachers To Split Bonus In 1953 54
Lawton teachers set to receive bonuses funded by a $237,431 federal maintenance and operation allotment. Bonuses aim to align salaries with other Oklahoma cities. white and separate school teachers receive about $50,000 and $6,200 respectively. Total payroll with bonuses projected at $1,000,861 for the year. Mrs. Bobby resigns from Post Children’s school. Mrs. Follett named to the post. Edward Greek elected custodian.
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Lawton
John Shoemaker
Board of Education
Bobby
Post Children’s School
Follett
Edward Greek
Ohio Valley Snow Kills At Least 13
A heavy snowstorm across the Ohio River Valley caused at least 13 deaths and widespread disruption. Northern Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee faced closures and travel delays as arctic air from Alberta gripped the region. Cleveland accounted for eleven fatalities with one each in Friendville and another unnamed locale.
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Ohio Valley
Associated Press
Great Plains
Ohio River
Alberta
Plains
Rockies
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Cleveland
Friendsville
Enn
Crosby Named New Fort Sill Chief of Staff
Col. George D. Crosby, former deputy post commander for administration, was named chief of staff of the Artillery Center at Fort Sill. He succeeds Col. E. B. Edwards who retired after 37 years of service. Crosby arrived July 4, 1953 from Camp Sendai Japan where he led artillery units for the XVI Corps. He has served in multiple roles including supervisor of Non-resident Instruction, deputy assistant commandant of the Artillery School, and artillery officer with IX Corps at Camp McCoy. He saw Far East duty 28 months in 1951 53 and World War II service across Oahu Leyte and Manila. He previously instructed at Fort Sill in 1940 42 and helped direct the Gunnery Department in 1943 44. Page 2 will continue.
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George D. Crosby
E. B. Edwards
Crosby
Sendai
Japan
XVI Corps
Col
IX Corps
Camp McCoy
Wis
Korea
Camp Sendai
Honshu
Far East
Pacific
Oahu
Leyte
Manila
207Th FA
Armed Forces
Western Pacific
Fort Sill
House Ways and Means votes to extend tax cuts instead of new overhaul
The House committee voted 222 to maintain the current corporation income tax for one year and repeal a $2 billion reduction in progress, with only Reps Mills of Arkansas and Gregory of Kentucky opposing. The panel plans to review broader tax overhauls and consider excise tax rates as April 1 cuts loom. President Eisenhower urged the one-year extension to ease federal deficits amid opposition from lawmakers including Rep Reed.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Arkansas
Gregory
Kentucky
Eisen
Billie
Seosees
Tnl
Elserboner
Deskc
Daniel A. Reed
Ways and Means
Young Boys Back In Jail After Burglaries
Two youths aged 9 and 10 were arrested for breaking into 817 North 33rd Street and stealing about $45, two wrist watches, two pistols and a jewelry box. County Judge S. R. Harper ordered the 10 year old to stay in custody with parents, while the 9 year old was given a court award and kept from home after another burglary. Both boys admit the theft and come from average income families.
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Tester McCracken
S. R. Harper
St Mn
Roosevelt Facing Blocking Charge Over WWII Era Remarks
Senate investigators released 1942 Navy minutes in which President Roosevelt allegedly said the United States would not oppose Communist Party activities. The hearing read statements from Rear Adm. Staton and Adlai Stevenson, with Stevenson defending the wartime policy and noting orders to keep radio operators on merchant ships to protect convoys.
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Navy
Tment
Roosevelt
United States
Communist Party
Senate Internal Security
Jenner
R-Ind
Adlai
Adolphus Staton
Adlai Stevenson
Subcommittee
Stevenson
Frank Knox
Chicago
Hall Criticizes McCarthy Over Army Generals
Republican Chairman Leonard W. Hall said at the White House that he could not support Senator McCarthy when he attacks Army generals over communism. Hall spoke after a conference with President Eisenhower and warned the McCarthy situation could fog true program aims. He also noted ongoing talks with Eisenhower on political matters and questioned whether McCarthy remains a Republican asset. Meanwhile McCarthy demanded an official explanation of Secretary Dulles order reducing R. W. Scott McLeod’s authority over State Department personnel.
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Leonard W. Hall
White House
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
Eisenower
Eisenhower
Pengs Aruc
Eheennewes
McCarthy
Hall
Indice
Stevens
Dulles
Secretary of State
R. W. Scott McLeod
State Department
Department
Mcleod
Pase
Capitol Bristles With Guards After House Shooting
Washington march 2 up speaker joesph w martin jr canceled all admission cards to the house as federal officials agreed on a temporary security plan to guard against further acts of terror by puerto rican nationalists. 10 000 new cards were issued and members warned to scrutinize passouts. the day followed a bloody shooting in the house the fbi probed a possible communist link. five congressmen were wounded including rep alvin m bentley who faced a 50 50 chance of survival after emergency surgery. others injured were reps kenneth a roberts ben f jensen clifford davis and george h fallon. several suspects were jailed on high bonds amid a tense security clampdown.
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Washington
Joseph’ W. Martin Jr
House of Representatives
Puerto
Rrian ‘Martin
Robert Murray
House
Senate
FBI
Alvin M. Bentley
R-Mich
Kenneth A. Roberts
D-Ala
Ben F. Jensen
R-la
Clifford Davis
D-Tenn
George H
Indians Press Eisenhower Over Indian Hospitals in Drift to Aid Counts
Indian tribal leaders from Oklahoma and beyond petitioned President Eisenhower to keep Indian hospitals operating as they are. They warned of planned closings, with 11 hospitals nationwide and four in Oklahoma at risk, including a Muskogee area facility. The group met with officials and pressed Congress for funds while noting opposition to consolidations and other budget moves.
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Axianoma
Congressional
Eisenhower
Glenn Emmons
Indian Bureau
Corgrese
Oklahoma
Comanche County
House
Department of the Interior
Bureau
Lawton
Lows Hospital
Otahoma
John Thomas Jr
Anadarko
Muskogee
White House
Washington
N. B. Johnson
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Inter-Tribal Council
Edgar Monetathchi
Paul Pitts
Cold Snap Dims Area Fruit Crops Outlook
A sharp cold snap grips the region with lows forecast between 15 and 20 degrees by Wednesday. A fruit and shrub expert in Lawton warns blossoms may be at risk while weather officials expect continued cold, wind, and possible light snow later in the week.
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Lawton
Four candidates vie for council seats in two wards
Two candidates filed for council posts in Ward 3 as of the March primary. In Ward 1, two candidates, including R C Stanley, were listed among filings. The article notes additional contenders and implied upcoming selections, reflecting a crowded local race.
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Bob Wace
Cordell
R. C. Stanley
Incar Eer Bent
M. E Olmstead
Ines
Cox Plans Risky Trip for Vienna Wedding
Cox, son of Pete Cox, a veteran city resident, says he will fly to Vienna for his wedding and must land in the Russian sector. He notes the risk is necessary and that he has obtained passport forms.
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Cox
Pete Cox
Vienna
Tve
Residential Drive Ends Tonight in Comanche County
The Lawton residential area division of the 1954 Red Cross campaign in Comanche County reports the drive will close tonight. Sub-chairmen will file the first progress report Wednesday, with weekly updates through March. The effort covers all Comanche County areas including Fort Sill.
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Lawton
Red Cross
Comanche
Clive
Comanche County
Fort Sill
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Cameron College
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American Association of University Women
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Patricia Campbell
Ann Overschelp
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Fort Sill Blvd
Ferris
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