Enola Gay model plane towers over Manning home
George Gravley reports TOM MANNING, a four man hobbyist at 806 Summit, built a seven foot wingspan scale bomber named Enola Gay from an American plan set. The display looms over a standard bed and weighs 14 pounds, needing space not available at home and storage at the Prop Busters club. Manning spent two to three hours daily over six months, finishing with a glossy but imperfect finish. He says parts were sanded and fitted meticulously, reflecting his 20 year modeling career.
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de- Les
Manning
Japan
Sandev
Fort Sill
Colorado Springs
Michigan
Post Office
Tom Manning
Summit
BAC
Surplus Food Storing and Handling Faces Complaints
County officials and state agencies plan a meeting this week to address complaints about surplus food storage and handling. A report by the welfare department notes USDA oversight and proposed reform, amid criticism of conditions at several facilities and calls for improved compliance.
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Ile
Srawad Tay
Saarday Fedesad
Atienus Bias
Coplais
Cnneern
Enim
Emi
Sui Ims
Mace Mablier Homeved
Cena Ceen
Howeur Ader
John Taker
USDA
Suv
Das
Job
Warrer County
Forbet
Survivor recalls Texas school tragedy decades later
Geneace Humphrey White, a survivor from Lyford Texas, recalls watching the New London school blast 20 years after the disaster that killed 291 students. She describes the day, the rescue, and how her life led to marriage and community work in Lyford.
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Ami
Hovs Plas
Bank
New London
Tos
Todas
Gene
America
East Texas
Geneve
Bis
Pln
Honiuhres
Muci
Jewell Humphrey
Geneace
Wilburn W. White
Corpus Christi
Lyford
Texas
Jude 1
Pryor Ann
White
Death at Yeppoon Beach as Sea Wasp Kills 10-Year-Old
A deadly sea-wasp stung 10-year-old Robert Tennent at Yeppoon Beach in Brisbane area. His father, Robert, rushed into the sea to rescue him but could not save the boy. Doctors attempted resuscitation with oxygen but failed. The report notes the creature is a sea wasp, a jellyfish type.
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Brisbane
Australia
Yepporn
Robert Tennent
Little Dixie Dems Elect Officers
Jim Hamilton of Pan ama A&M College was elected president of the Little Dixie League of Young Democrats. Co chairs were Jerry Williams and Rex Sparger named secretary, with Gene Slipe to head the Credentials committee. George Nigh spoke as state league head. delegates from six districts attended in McAlester.
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McAlester
Okla
Marsh
Jim Hamilton
Oklahoma A&m
Panama
Little Dixie League of Young Democrats
Jerry Williams
Oklahoma
A&m
Wilburton
Rex Sparger
Ardmore
Gene Slipe
George Nigh
State League of Young Democrats
Stillwater Attorney Seeks National Legion Command
Stillwater attorney Preston J. Moore said he would seek the national commander post of the American Legion in 1958. Moore is finishing a two year term as American Legion national committeeman from Oklahoma.
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Stillwater
Okla
Preston J. Moore
American Legion
Moore
Oklahoma
Talking Bus Aids Safety Campaign
Atlanta introduces Gus the Talking Bus to promote safety as part of a new awareness drive. A diesel bus equipped with a tape recorder delivers safety slogans to riders as they board and depart, marking the nation’s first talking bus.
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Atlanta
SPI
Gus
Atlanta Transit System
Sommerville
Egypt Cuts 1957 Cotton Crop to A Third of Acreage
The International Federation of Agricultural Producers reports Egypt reduced its 1957 cotton crop to about 33 percent of total agricultural acreage. The move reflects a major shift in national farming priorities and could impact export supplies.
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Egypt
International Federation of Agricultural Producers
Symphony Orchestra Concert Tickets Still Available Here
Tickets for the Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra Lawton concert on March 28 at the McMahon Memorial Auditorium remain on sale. Matinee and afternoon shows for Lawton public school students are organized, with tickets priced at $1.50 through Leister Music Co AB Drug Hardy Suggs Music Co and local Symphony Society members.
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Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra
Lawton
McMahon Memorial Audiloriant
J. C. Conner
Lawton Symphony Society
Leister Music Co. AB Drug and Hardy Suggs Music Co
Locel Symphorty Society
Ralph MM. Pennell
Fort Sill National Bank
Wyattendriel
William Fletcher
Lldyd Berdure
Lela Mae Smith
Jack Storey
Henry Weller
Don Barton
Wldl Ford
Dave Zorbis
Qwen Ampliet
J. R. Montgomery
M Robert Lewis
J. Male Edwards Jr
Myrs
Wilbur Thomas
Guy Fraser Harrison
Newman Pauly
Federal Music Project
Ralph Rose
Oklahoma City Symphony Society
Candieior
Victor Alessandro
Symphony
Harrison
Oklahoma City
Premsia
English
Bendure
Zorbis
Wyatt Hendrick
Wilbur Rice
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Pol. Adv
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4Th and
F Avenue
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Maintensnes Chemicals
Johnson Wax & Floor Machines
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Buffalo Fire Equipment
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Regina Floor Machines
Wheeling Meta Ware
Neil Ashtock
Southwest Chemical Co
Bobe Avenue
Kenneth Otis
Arty Crosby
Goddonley Agency
Ave
Dial
Lowton
Dolese Bros. CO
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