County Skipped In Polio Tests
Comanche county will not be included in the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis vaccine testing program. Tests will be conducted only in Oklahoma and Tulsa counties, with limited funds cited as the reason for excluding more counties. Dr Grady F Matthews of the state health department noted the final decision came from national polio headquarters in New York.
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Comanche County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Compolio
Oklahoma
Tulsa
State Health Department
Grady F. Matthews
New York
Dulles Warns on Communist Infiltration Threat in Americas
In remarks at Inter American gathering, Secretary Dulles urged decisive action against alien despotism threatening the hemisphere. He favored using private U.S. capital with cautious public financing and pressed for inter American consultation if Communist influence endangers any government.
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Inport Bank
World Bank
Dulles
America
U.S
Woman Stabbed in Apparent Holdup at Sonora Grocery
Mrs. Jess Lambert, 27, died after a stabbing during a robbery at the grocery run by her husband in Sonora Texas. Sheriff Hutcherson reported she was stabbed at least eight times and that a man seen near the shop triggered a state alarm. Merchandise lay scattered as officials noted the missing amount was undetermined.
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Sonora
Tex
Jess Lambert
McAlester
B. W. Hutcherson
Army defense team in the age of modern warfare demands unity
A speech argues that defense depends on a balanced mix of civilian and military effort. It warns that new weapons extend war costs and complexity, and that no single service can secure victory. universal training and air power are debated as part of national security.
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Greece
Korea
Berlin
United States Army
Vandenberg
Speaking to the Nation on War Bonds and Unity
The speech stresses balanced forces across services and warns that Germany failed to do so. It cites past military errors, urges continued defense of the nation with equal resolve, and quotes General Omar N. Bradley on training and production. It appeals to citizens to support the armed forces and invest in national strength.
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Fune
Hitler
Europe
America
Omar N. Bradley
United States Army
Festival draws 2000 players for Friday event
Nearly 2000 participants are expected for the festival this Friday with notable figures including Don V. and others gearing up for the event. Local organizers predict strong turnout and community participation for the weekend gathering.
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Sugeniure Scheel
Bankers Visit Oklahoma City for Toll Road Review
Investment bankers led by Maj. Gen. Hart toured Oklahoma City as snow postponed their flight. The group planned a reception at the Skirvin Hotel and talks with firms to determine information and estimates needed for future toll road plans.
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Security Bank Civic Room
State
Bill Logan
Charles Payne
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Lawton
John Fennelly
Scott Russell
Glore Forgen & Co
Chicago
Skirvin
Oklahoma City
Hver
Charles E. Hart
Artillery Center
New York City
L. W. Alford
Ratcliffe's Book Store Opens Duncan Branch
Ratcliffe's Book & Gift company will open a new store in Duncan at 719 Main Street this Saturday. Gale Sadler, manager, says the shop will carry the same merchandise as the Weatherford and Lawton stores and be managed by Keith Bradford, previously with the Lawton operation for 15 months.
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Ratcliffe’s Book Store
Ratcliffe's Book & Gift Company
Duncan
Gale Sadler
Main Street
Keith Bradford
Lawton
Ratcliffe’s
Lee Ratcliffe
Weatherford
No Action Taken By Zoning Board In Parking Plan
A statement from Harry T. Miller, chairman of the group backing the plan, clarifies that no official action has been taken by the Planning and Zoning Board regarding a proposed three block parking area in Fields and Dunning addition. The plan has never been formally presented for board consideration, and a City of Lawton requirement was noted before any formal steps.
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Planning and Zoning Board
Harry T. Miller
Lawton
Markets Chicago and Oklahoma City reports on prices and receipts
Markets report irregular receipts and unchanged prices in Chicago with mixed quality grades and lambs. Oklahoma State Poultry and Eggs prices show No 1 broilers, hens and eggs with steady or varied regional quotes across Vinita Shawnee Tulsa Ardmore and other towns. pecans and other commodities noted with regional价格 ranges.
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Oklahoma City
State Department of Ture
Vinita
Shawnee
Poteau
Muskogee
Tulsa
Ardmore
Lawton
Alva
Muss
Blackwell
Pauls Valley
Elk City
Durant
Enid
Chandler
Laverne
McAlester
Hobart
Chickasha
el Reno
Dntant
Newhard
Petty
Guyman Hooker
Altus
Fairview
Medford
Vict
Loveton Hennessey
Prederick
Pecans — Steady
Shakeup Reported In Works For Army
Washington reports a shakeup in the Army with Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson facing congressional questions. Wilson defends officers including Brig. Gen. Ralph W. Zwicker against McCarthy and rejects charges of coddling Communists as “damned tommy rot” while signaling possible action after a weeks long inquiry.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Joseph F. McCarthy
Army Department
Texns
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Army
Ted
Ralph W. Zwicker
McCar
United Press
Wilson
Peress
Pentagon
McCarthy
Armed Services
Eight Cent Poison Crisis Spreads Across German Cities
Police report 17 cases linked to E-605 capsules used in a wave of suicides. In Worms a triplet murder prompted by Christine Kamm, 29, triggered fears as Hannover Erlangen Munich Rheydt and Offenbach report deaths by self harm. An empty capsule was found with Wolfgang Baumgartner, a hotel apprentice, after he discussed E-605 with colleagues.
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Worms
Christine Kamm
Hannover
Erlangen
Munich
Rheydt
Offenbach
Wolfgang Baumgartner
Lehamm
Batchelor Recalls Prison Time and Switch to Return Home
Batchelor discusses his 38 months as a prisoner after a five month combat stint and capture. He admits influenced by letters from his Japanese wife and says he opposed the Communist line while acknowledging guilt over indoctrination. He expects his wife to join him in Kermit as he returns to civilian life.
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Kermit
Batchelor
San Francisco
Lawton Resident Galyon Honored For Military Service
Galyon who served in Korea for two months on active duty now holds the rank of captain in the inactive reserve. He is a Lawton resident and son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Galyon of 1435 North. His wife is the former Imogene Christmas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Christmas of 215 H.
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Korea
New Optimist
Lawton
J. W. Galyon
Galyon
Imogene Christmas
Earl Christmas
Weather Snapshot Gathers Mixed Readings Across Oklahoma
Overnight low at Guymon not specified degrees. Ponca City reached a high of 45 degrees yesterday. The report also notes Britain has about 8 percent of its workforce in factory jobs.
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Guymon
Ponca City
Great Britain
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