Logan Plans Election Run in Midweek Announcement
Oklahoma Senator Logan says he will announce as a Democratic candidate for governor by mid next week from Oklahoma City. He visits Lawton to finalize mechanics of the formal entry while other contenders deny imminent withdrawals and await decisions in the crowded race.
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City Man Delays Appeal and Jail Sentence
Earl Williams, known as Lightning, missed the deadline to appeal his two year sentence and was jailed. A 63 year old man from Lawton Viewever faced a $300 fine for pandering and procuring after a May jury verdict. He appeared on a hospital stretcher as Superior Judge Bob Landers ordered the trial to proceed.
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Date Set For Mighty Nuclear Explosion
Honolulu reports the United States plans the mightiest nuclear detonation in history on remote Eniwetok island between March 15 and 28. Expected witnesses include guests invited to witness the tests, with favorable weather and absence of some high ranking officials as the main factors affecting the test detonation.
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Swine Show Highlights and Top Placings at Stock Auction Event
Swine champions named across 12 divisions with heavy and light weight classes. Notable winners include Poland China and Chester White entries from Sterling and Flower Mound, with grand and reserve grand champions in the show. A brief incident saw a 16 year old FFA member faint while washing an Angus steer, later planning to return to show.
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Recreation Survey Set Here In April
The Lawton Fort Sill Recreation Council will run a citywide recreation survey in April to analyze existing programs and identify gaps. It may partner with the Lawton P TA and involve neighborhoods, comparing plans with Oklahoma City’s effort. The aim is to map resources across age groups and highlight needs for senior programs and leadership training.
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Senator Sees U S Butter Price Tied to GM Tank Contract
U S Senator Kefauver warned that new Army tank contracts with General Motors Fisher Body could steer butter price policy. He noted possible anti trust issues as the Armed Services Committee revisits a 204 million dollar tank award once limited to Fisher Body. Secretary Benson signaled a plan to dip into surplus butter stocks with a cut price before April 1, aiming to ease consumer costs and reduce taxpayer burden.
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Cooler Weather Arrives Tonight With Rain Possible
Forecasts show Lawton area turning cooler tonight with a low near 45 and a Friday high in the 60s. Winds shift this evening as showers threaten the eastern and northern parts of the state while the area remains mostly dry and cloudy. A record high from yesterday was 89 with a 83 on February 15. a new cool front east of the Rockies may bring snow to the northwest tonight before a gradual warmup returns.
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NATO Chief Confident No War In Offing
NATO leader Gen Gruenther projects no third world war due to allied strength and an emerging deterrent in Europe. He notes United States and allies possess force in being, with growing atomic capability, while warning against overconfidence as Russia’s military and aims evolve. Harold Stassen outlines a no-strings role for the U.S. in a union of free peoples.
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Haiti Back U S Anti Communist Plan At Inter American Talks
Haiti endorsed the United States plan to combat Communist infiltration in the Americas, with ten of nineteen Latin nations supporting the proposal for joint action if Communists seize control. Mexico and Uruguay urged broader scope, while Guatemala’s Guilermo Toriello challenged the plan as discussed at the Inter-American Conference.
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Thomas Nominated As Navy Secretary
Washington Charles Sparks Thomas, of Los Angeles, an assistant secretary of defense, was nominated by President Eisenhower to be secretary of the Navy. He would succeed Robert B. Anderson of Texas, nominated as deputy secretary of defense. Roger Kyes is leaving the Pentagon May 1 for private business. no successor for Thomas’s current post has been named.
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Rayburn Predicts Victory In Showdown Fight To Hike Tax Exemptions
House Democratic Leader Rayburn of Texas predicts a Democratic victory in a showdown over income tax hikes tied to a bill slicing about 12 million dollars from excise taxes. He warns that Democrats who oppose the measure risk losing party support and turnout.
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Oklahoma and Comanche Lead State Divorce Rates
Oklahoma ranked third nationwide in divorces last year with 5.8 per 1000, while Comanche County matched the statewide rate among 77 counties. National rate soared to 55.7 in quick divorces. Oklahoma’s rate more than double the 26 national average. Florida 6.5 and Arkansas 4.46 were noted, with Oklahoma and Tulsa counties highlighted in statewide totals.
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McCarthy Sets Early Reply to Stevenson Broadcast
Senator McCarthy moves to preempt Stevenson by announcing a live radio reply tonight on Mutual at 7 1 pm EST. The plan precedes Nixon's official GOP response on NBC and CBS, which carried Stevenson's Miami speech. White House declined direct quotes at a news conference.
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Parking Meter Revenue Slumps Then Rises Last Month
City meter income shows a steep drop for the fiscal year through February 1953, totaling 46 681.15, with city share 30 377.32 for eight months. A February enforcement push yielded a 12 percent rebound, while payments to meter manufacturers for debt retirement totaled 35 063.17 across both periods.
Sooner Egg Market Hit By Price Drop
Oklahoma City March 11 UP The egg market faced a temporary demoralization as wholesale prices fell to 25 cents a dozen in a second crisis this week. Buyers were notified that some breakers were out of the market with prices down a nickel to 25 cents, a new low in recent years. Blackwell quotes fell two cents to 28 and Shawnee down four to 29.
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