Muskogee Grand Jury Probes Liquor in Rapid Session
Muskogee Oklahoma March 9 a nine man and three woman grand jury met less than 24 hours after impaneling hearing 15 witnesses by day end investigating organized whisky operations in the county Court officials and sheriffs aides testified while an undercover probe cited flagrant whisky violations Dr Dewey Hobson Walden connected with a black market baby sale case Buck Cook state charities official also testified as the inquiry broadened with witnesses detailing jail dinner guests and alleged liquor schemes in Muskogee County
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Oklahoma
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Sypert
Bill Kelly
Paul Halfast
E. B
Hugh) Maytubby
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Jim Cooper
Supert
Cooper
Buck Cook
Cook
House Votes Road Building Aid Boost to 875 Million
The House voted to boost federal highway construction aid to states to 875 million dollars annually starting July. A proposed two cent gas tax would extend, with potential cuts if Congress does not maintain current levies. New York would receive about 51.4 million, with Texas California Pennsylvania Ohio also receiving substantial sums.
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Eisenhower
Congress
New York State
Texas
California
Pennsylvania
Minois
Ohio
Durant Man Ends Dream Plans Safari Adventure
Durant attorney Jim Braly announced a 10 person 23 day safari to East Africa for film work after advertising in St. Louis and Tulsa. The plan follows a love of adventure sparked by Mogambo and The Snows of Kilimanjaro, with invitations from Nairobi officials and a June departure suggestion. Braly, 40, served in Army Intelligence and later practiced law in Durant. Dr. J. T. Colwick, 31 years in practice, is set to join.
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Oklahoma
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Kilimanjaro
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Paris
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Bentley in Good Condition After Second Surgery
Washington reports Rep. Alvin M. Bentley, seriously wounded among five congressmen shot by Puerto Rican terrorists, is in good condition after a second operation.
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Bentley
Washington
Alvin M. Bentley
Impressionable Youth Faces Jury in Leick Murder Trial
A District Court jury finds Leick sane and the case proceeds in Colorado gas chamber murder plot over Evelyn Leick 26. Prosecutor Bert Keating seeks the same penalty for Dukes who admits joining the death plan but blames Leick for the strangling. Attorneys Gibbons Lundberg pledge acquittal for the youth, noting Dukes lacked knowledge of Leick’s plan. Dukes' father John Dukes and supporters attend as witnesses potential.
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Schoolmen Swap Instruction Ideas at Joint Meeting
Comanche and Cotton county representatives of the Schoolmasters association discussed improving instruction at a joint meeting. The Oklahoma Education Association proposed a $3,000 a year starting salary for teachers through state legislation. John Shoemaker reported on the National Education Association meeting in Atlantic City. E. D. Cawood led a roundtable on improving instruction.
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Lawton
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Walters School
Reds Claim Airfield Raids Great Victory
In Indo-China, Viet Minh rebels hailed destroying U.S. supplied planes at airfields held by Americans as their greatest victory of the war. The group claimed 79 planes plus bombs and gasoline were destroyed in last week's raids, while French authorities said 18 planes were destroyed. No Americans were hurt.
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Viet Minh
Viet Nam
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Police Solve $100 Theft Linked to Fugitive From School
Fitchburg police say they solved a theft of $100 tied to a fugitive from Shirley Industrial School. The suspect led officers to a gas station he robbed last Tuesday, but could not identify the location beyond within a day’s walk from Fitchburg. No department has within.
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Sia Sarget
Two Democrats Attack James Roosevelt in LA Caucus
In Los Angeles on March 9 two leading local Democrats cried foul over James Roosevelt entering the race for Congress in the 26th District. Ned Redding accused Roosevelt of injecting personal affairs into his campaign, and Redding stated he would run in the Democratic primary regardless of party endorsement. Harold Harby, a party-ident Democrat, was chosen as the Democratic candidate over ten other hopefuls.
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Los Angeles
Vandals Cut Tire On Buster Glasgow’s Car
Police reported vandals slashed the left front tire of a car owned by Buster Glasgow at 1131 Oklahoma during the night, a damage incident noted by authorities.
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Buster Glasgow
Oklahoma
Hugo Eyes New Factory Amid Town Drive
The county seat launches an all-out effort to attract a glove factory by raising about $200,000 for a building, offering salaries and tax considerations, with local clubs pledging to forego certain sales items to aid the plan. The aim is to lure the industry promised by Chagarmas if a suitable building is provided.
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Chag Armas
Doctor Will Speak Before Seances at Council Meeting
A meeting of the council urged that parents of retarded children attend and join the organization. The president asked attendees to spread the word and support the cause during the lounge session at 7:30 tea in the court.
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Three Men Charged on Driving Counts
Police yesterday charged three men in a case tied to driving related offenses. One man, 29, stated he had no Lawton address and is held for further investigation. Bond status not specified.
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Bond
Lawton
Hayes Funeral Honorary Pallbearers Named
In Sullivan Indiana on March 9 former President Herbert Hoover leads a distinguished list of honorary pallbearers for the funeral of former movie czar Will Hays. Other notable figures attend, reflecting Hays's influential era in film and politics.
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Hayes
Sullivan
Ind
Herbert Hoover
Will H. Hays
Funeral Rites for M Clyburn Held in Lawton Funeral Home
Funeral services for M Clyburn, age 833 Sit, who died at 7, were held at 2 30 am Monday in Lawton Funeral with burial in local cemetery. Bearers listed Kenneth Clapp Dexter Harry Aucoin Bill and others attended. pastor from Bear Heights Presbyterian officiated.
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M. Clyburn
Lawton
Bear Heights
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