Lawton City Elections Set for April Races
Lawton voters chose Ertle W. Kirkpatrick and Aster McKenzie to win Democratic nominations in Ward 3 and Ward 1, while Kinsey and Kepler secured the Democratic nods in Ward 2 and Ward 5. Incumbent Olmstead and Martin were unopposed Republicans. Two-year council terms begin May. general election set for April 6.
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McKenzie Ike
Faror Kepler
Kinsey
Lawton
Ertle W. Kirkpatrick
Bent Democrat
M. E. Olmstead
Wesley J. Kepler
Everal J. Martin
Martin
Lincoln School
Shannon Cox
Ed Parnell
Bob Wace
Earl Fox
McKenzie
Pet. 1
Ed Russell
Stanley
Pete Williamson
Russell
Kepler
Blaine Parrish
C. H
Ans
Lloyd Hennessee
Earl Inman
Horace Williams
Olmstead
Light Kirkpatrick
Teamsters Leader Arrested In Assault Case
Floyd C. Webb president of Local 823 Teamsters Union with 5000 members in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas was freed on 2500 bond after arrest connected with an assault. He was taken from the county courthouse where he attended a circuit court hearing on a petition by 10 members seeking to bar Webb and five other officials from union duties.
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Joplin
Floyd C. Webb
Teamsters Union
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Webb
Court House
Cache Road Talks Set Next Tuesday in Oklahoma City
City officials and businessmen plan to attend a State Highway Department meeting in Oklahoma City next Tuesday to discuss the proposed widening of U.S. 62 from Fort Sill Blvd to Sheridan Road. The session was set for 2 p.m., with Mayor Joe McCain, City Attorney Charles Jena, and City Engineer Charles Gallaher authorized to represent Lawton. City council also opened bids to correct flood-related issues and noted ongoing criticism of Parking District No. 87.
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Cache Road
Oklahoma City
State Highway Department
Fort Sill Blvd
Sheridan Road
Joe McCain
Charles Jena
Charles Gallaher
Lawton
Council
Question Of Truth In Cohn Affair Dominates Senate Probe
President Eisenhower backs Secretary Stevens amid a Senate inquiry into the Army matter. Roy Cohn and the investigations team press for cross examination rules as they pursue alleged Communist influence in Army ranks.
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Seiie Ie
Stevens
McCarthy
Eisenhower
Roy Cohn
Saint Patty and the Emerald Tie Parade in Lawton
Patrick McHenry, a local officer, was seen patrolling streets in Lawton this Saint Patrick's Day. He wore an emerald tie as he issued parking tickets, sparking humor about dampened Irish spirit on the celebratory day.
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O'Grant O'Loftin
Lawton
Patrick McHenry
New City Plans 200-Home Pecan Grove Addition North of Gore
Developers announce a popular priced 200 home housing project called Pecan Grove north of Gore and west of 38th street. Spokesman Clare Morford says plans are not final but 35 houses will be built immediately with the first starting by May 1. Owners are Jack Allen Bennie Allen Frank Preston and Morford. Land deeded to Frank and Lillie Preston by Henry and Lillie Havlik. Morford notes strong demand for medium price housing in Lawton. See Housing, Page 2.
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Clare Morford
Jack Allen
Bennie Allen
Frank Preston
Morford
Frank
Lillie Preston
Henry
Lillie Havlik
Lawton
Kms
Cameron’ Road
French Near Big Victory Over Indo China Rebels
French defenders at Dien Bien Phu pressed a five day battle against Vietminh forces on the northwest Indo China plain. French guns and reinforcements countered mass Vietminh assaults, with estimates showing about 12 000 Vietminh casualties and a four to one infantry disadvantage early in the fight. Progress suggested a potential French breakthrough though victory was not yet assured.
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Indo-China
Dien Bien Phu
Vietminh
Vo Nguyen Giap
Viet Nam
Laos
Cve Eae x
U.S. Has 18 Types of Guided Missile
A Defense Department production report accidentally revealed that the United States uses or tests at least 18 guided missiles. Antiaircraft models include Nike, Terrier, and Talos. Air Force Matador and Shark. Navy Regulus and Petrel. and other names such as Gorgon V and more. The note bypassed secrecy labeling and raised questions about missile diversity.
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Afense Department
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Department
Nike
Army
Shark
Air Force
Regulus
Navy
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Jean
Rae Winder
Matthew
Jump Named New Fletcher Constable
George Jump is named successor as Fletcher constable. The former constable leaving district service is reported as stepping down from duties.
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Fletcher Constable
George
Jump
Marshall
Eisenhower Says Immediate Retaliation Vital in War Moment
President Eisenhower argued for possible immediate retaliation without prior Congress approval, stating no need to foresee every condition and that there is time to seek a declaration if required. He avoided naming Truman while addressing strategic postures and military scenarios.
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Vance
Eisenhower
Truman
Hall Will Run For Governor
Oklahoma City William A Red Hall a former state Corporation Commission employee announced his bid for governor making him the sixth Democratic candidate He cited personal and family considerations and said he would issue a platform later His wife Berer claimed he induced her to share her fortune and divorce He said she promised to back his campaign before backing out Also mentioned were Muldrow a National Guard commander and insurance man from Norman viewed as a strong contender with plans to present a platform and campaign strategy later.
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William A
Red) Hall
State Corporation Commission
Hall
Berer
Oklahoma
Murray
Actull
Wnston Murray
5 Moment Commission
Muldrow
45Th
Oklahoma National Guard
Norman
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