Shelter System Costs Billions Yet Protects Only Sixty Percent
Civil Defense Administrator Vail Peterson told a House subcommittee the federal shelter program would cost more than 0 billion and guard only about 60 percent of the population. He warned against rushing the program and said joint federal and local action may be needed. Peterson noted missiles force defense to move away from pinpoint targets to protecting suburban and rural areas around cities and military sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond LE Beto
Washington
Defense Administration
Civil Defense
Vail Peterson
Appaopr Fens
Congress
Petersonimony
Navy Radio- Tugival Laboratory
United States
Peterson
Convention Highlights by Lawfor International Members
Three Lawfor International attendees led by Henry Howell served as convention secretary and registration staff at the Associated Plumbing and Heating Contractors of Oklahoma event. Dorothy Strahan Martha Saffit and Bethe Beli contributed in person during a busy registration period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawforn International
Henrys Howell
Chamber Commerce
Associated Plumbing and Heating Contractors of Oklahoma, Inc
Dorothy Strahan
Martha Saffit
Bethe! Beli
Federal Tax Collections Rise In Oklahoma City Report
Federal tax collections in Oklahoma for the first eight months of the current fiscal year show sharp increases over the same period last year. IRS official RP Wiseman cited income withholding and other taxes totaling over 1.6 million dollars, with overall federal collections surpassing 7.9 million dollars versus 6.8 million in the prior year, signaling substantial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklanoma City
Oklahoma
Wiseman
Wisemean
Ardmore Chamber Seeks To Reinstate Air Base Housing
Ardmore Chamber will send a delegation to Washington to urge reinstatement of on base housing at Ardmore Air Force Base. Oklahoma congressional leaders and Air Force officials will be targeted after delays blamed on protests. Senator Kerr says base viability hinges on completing housing.
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Ardmore Chamber
Ardmore
Caramerce
Washington
Oklahoma
Air Force
Ardmore Air Force Base
Rolyett
Kerr
D-Okla
Funeral Rites for Mrs Clara Gowans Held in Letitia
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Letitia ip Church for Mrs Chora Pearl Gowiat 1812 accompanying John Gree son minister of Midway Church of Christ officiating Burial followed at Letitia cemetery under Ridler Funeral home direction Graveside rites were conducted by Beheldt lodge Noaf Hulton with Mrs Rita Kate Sets noble grand in charge Beavers named Cleo Stringer Nen deth Clapp Clifford Sehneburger Grady Rey C E Wilson and W E Rogers Rosary for James Mr Reed 2A will be said at 7 pm today in the home of his parents S A Reel Arlington Mass will be held Tuesday in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament with Rt Rev Msgr Bendulshol officiating Funeral services were held Friday in a plane crash near Longment Oulu during reserve lieutenant on a routine training flight
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Letitia Ip
Chora Pearl Gowiat
John Greeson
Midway Church of Christ
Letitia Cemetery
Ridler Funeral Home
Beheldt Lodge
Noaf Hulton
Rita Kate Sets
Noble Grand
Beavers
Cleo Stringer
Nendeth Clapp
Clifford Sehneburger
Grady Rey
C. E. Wilson
W.E. Rogers
James
Jamboree Planned To Honor Fathers Of FHA Members
A farewell style jamboree in Chickasha honors fathers and grandfathers of FHA members at 7:22 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Principal speaker is Frank Réetdeliff with Dale Carnegie training. Special guests include two students from Oklahoma College for Women. Carlene Tallent leads arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenvlon High School
Aquarea
Frank Réetdeliff
Dale Carnegie
Serage Home Economies
Oklahoma College For Women
Sharer Bolton
Diinean
Myra Geurkink
Chickasha
Carlene Tallent
Lawton Spring Visit Planned for Eddie Johnson
Eddie Johnson a sophomore at Thomas Jefferson School St Louis will arrive in Lawton March 18 to spend the spring vacation with his paler and Mrs Harold Johnson 810 N 13th The notice notes travel plans and residency details for a local family during the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Johnson
Thomas Jefferson School
St. Louis
Lawton
Harold Johnson
N. 13Th
FTC secret probe into coffee prices ends
United Press reports the Federal Trade Commission concluded a four month secret investigation into coffee pricing. FTC attorneys probed the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange and subpoenaed 68 exchange principal members. Testimony noted prices rose for household coffee from 1.15 to 1.49 per pound over three years and Santos Coffee wholesale price fell from 4 to 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEU. Macneal
United Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange
Exchange
Harry A. Babcock
Santos
Simon M. Whitney
Bureau of Economics
Santos Coffee
Babcock
ETC
Army Changes and Promotions Across Multiple Posts
The Army announces a broad set of personnel moves including promotions, assignments, and resignations across numerous bases and commands. Notable items include senior officer promotions to general officer ranks, designation as Senior Army Aviator, and transfers among Fort Bliss White Sands Fort Leavenworth Benning Bragg and other installations. Several officers, including Capt Warren A Strong and Capt Luis J Newill, receive formal actions and timing details remain subject to official confirmation.
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Department of Te Army
Ington
C. McNless
George C. Bord
Bliss
Tal Charles Me
Sandia
Alber Rue
Washimton
Ucp AG
Robert
Breage
M. Vinson
Marshall
New Mow
George Meade
Susan FU Benning
Anne
Luis
White Sands
USA
Vox
Sinaia Base
Caph Boyde
W. Allen Jr
Eugene B. Damen
Rucker
Ala
Fi Houd
Tex
LL Waller Passan
FT Campbell
Lo Lewis
Wash
Sation Salima
Oamss Ho
Isorel
Dy Winfield Seud
Calif
Anit
Warren A. Strongie Urbwi
Ual
Ucld
Ross
Renning
Saigon
Viernany
Dames
Bff
Army Jalor
Bauer
Luis J. Newil
Ruvker
Lwian R. Waltmere
Braze SC
Amy
FC Bliss
Charles A. Abweh
Guy H. Bedrossian
FU Bragg, SC
Gord G Beanett
Park
Erwin C. Cals
Chaffee
Ark
Jerry la. Connell
Rhalies
Michael J Donohue
Church Leadership Clinic Highlights City Meeting
Rural church leaders gather for an all church leadership clinic at 7 pm Friday March 22 in Lawton as part of 39 district clinics across Oklahoma in early 1957. The program opens with the film Commission To Go and features Dr T B Lackey presiding and state convention leaders guiding talks on church treasurers and local church work with officers of the Comanche Cohen Baptist association and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Oklahoma
J. J. Evans
Elie
Otama Baptist
T. B Lackey
Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma
Inlteen
Comanche-Cohen Baptist Ociation
R.C. Hopper
A. L. Burcher
Don Bergeron
Leon Calahan
Allen Sa
Maynard Fuller
Roy Edwards
James E. Shaw
Gerald Smith
Richard Hopper
H. Tom Wiles
Roy B. Ksaper
Evans
WE. Russell
Walte
Unclear Names Spark Ambiguous Ledger Item Palette
Fragmented OCR text lists many scattered names such as Bolle Wan Jah Rowans Murphy and Nocera Peddiand with odd spellings and punctuation. The fragmentary passage reads like a garbled roster or notice lacking coherent event or context, making precise summary difficult.
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Bolle Wan
Jah Rowans
Wash
James Mo
Mrreili Teter Leumard
Murphy
Nocera
Peddiand
Paik. Ryan
Bias
Sisinni
Charlesander Ron
Speer
Watson
Panel
Kenneth Ro
Waile de
Elisa
State Education Inspector Visits County Schools
W. J. Bonner accreditation inspector with the Division of Induction Oklahoma State Department of Education visits Comanche county area schools this week. Bonner stays in Lawton Thursday and Friday to attend the Southwest Oklahoma Education Association convention at the Hotel Lawtoniar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bonner
Division of Induction
Oklahoma State Department of Education
Comanche County
Bonner
Lawton
Southwest Okahoma Education Association
Lawtoniar
Lawton High Band Featured In National Magazine
The Lawton High School band is spotlighted in the March issue of LeBlanc Bandsmen, a national instrument magazine for high schools and colleges. The article highlights the band’s statewide recognition under director George Walters and also salutes superintendent John Shoemaker and principal Hugh Bish in a full band photo.
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Lawton
Bana J
LeBlanc Bandsmen
LHS
George Walters
Johm Shoemaker
Hugh Bish
Stillwater Wars Club marks 23rd meeting in Stillwater
Laird and Wi Ss more attended the 23rd meeting of the Stillwater Wars club in Stillwater. Ronald Dickey, director of the University of New Mexico Press, served as principal speaker at Saturday’s banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gi] Laird
Stillwater
Ronald Dickey
University of New Mexico Press
Hospitality Club Reports Meeting Plans In Lawton
The Lawton Hospitality Club met at 8 p.m. Friday at the president Henry Thomas home to discuss upcoming events. Plans announced include Shamiveck banquet at 8 p.m. March, USC YNCA activities, and a spring sea April 14 at Mrs. Clarence Shaw’s home. A club gift was presented to Mrs. Shaw, with members Johnny Fletcher Day Sullivan Willie Benford Alice Steadman Emma Ackerman and Stanley Newberry in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An & P
Shaw
Johnny Fletcher
Day Sullivan
Willie Benford
Alice Steadman
Emma Ackerman
Stanley Newberry
Schoolmasters To Meet Tonight in Comanche County
Comanche County schoolmasters convene for a 4 Ginger meeting at 6 13 p m today at the Old South cafeteria. After dinner members will attend domino and parlor games in the courthouse parlor. Ed Meece, president, said the group meets on the second Monday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Old South
Domino and Parlor
Ed Meece
Northwestern State nursing honor roll name listed
Bessie Hooper Bennett Lawcon is named to the nursing honor roll for the fall semester at Northwestern State College in Louisiana. The recognition highlights academic achievement in the school of nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Hooper Bennett
Lawcon
School of Nursing
Northwestern State Culteh Studies
Glandular Inflammation Linked to Male Ailments
A broad promotional notice from the Excelsior Institute of Excelsior Springs Missouri claims glandular inflammation causes night waking back and leg pains fatigue and loss of vigor in men over 40. It touts non surgical treatments and offers a free book with no obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Institute
Avidresa Excelsior Institute
Denk
Excelsior Springs
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James M. Reed
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FHA
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FIC
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FTC Intenis
Polhes
Doddonley
Church Treasur
U.S
Creomulsion
Pontiag Weex
Oscar Cox
Pontiac
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