Torture Robbery Trial Cites Soldering Iron as Instrument
In a Cordell murder case, Charles E. York 26 faces potential death penalty as testimony links a soldering iron to the Aug 24 torture robbery of Gurley B. Lenn. Bey pare Weatherford, Adrian Burns’s mother, testified she had the iron in custody, and Lena identified it as the weapon used by two masked men. The trial opened with defenses challenging the state’s evidence and the iron’s ownership.
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Charles E. York
Bey Pare Weatherford
Adrian Wayne Burns
Cordell
Lena
Oklahoma
Albert C. Hunt
Five Arrested On Traffic Counts In Local Court
Bill Wayne Briscoe 18 of Mar-Seamee paid $8 in costs to Justice Woodrow Giles after charges were filed. David Thomas Reenock Port Sill faced driving test related charges. Leo James McNulty 23 of Fort Sill cited for passing in a marked zone.
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Bill Wayne Briscoe
Mar- Seamee
Woodrow Giles
At Ae c
David Thomas Reenock
Port Sill
Edter
Leo James McNulty
Fort Sill
City Man Arrested For Possession
Police said Leo Schottenfield was arrested for possession and a Pho note and other items were found. The report lists Belice and Chief Bee among those involved in the incident.
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Leo Schottenfield
Belice
Washington
Sky
Schottenfield
Pho
Fragmented flood gate note sparks unclear discussion
A damaged OCR passage mentions flood gates and a question about operations, but the text is largely unreadable. The fragment hints at gate status and potential monitoring concerns without clear details or outcomes.
McCarthy Attacks Critics in Midwest and Oklahoma
Senator McCarthy accused critics of accusing him of McCarthyism while defending his methods in a Midwest tour and Oklahoma City address. He claimed only his approach exposes Communists and urged supporters to press on despite Eisenhower’s warnings on fair play.
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Douglas McKeever
McCarty
Oklahoma
Okla
McCarthy
Chicago
Eisenhower
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
United States Senate
Midwest
Milwaukee
Oklahoma City
Irish Fellowship Club
Army
Robert T. Stevens
Camp Fire Council Chairmen Named in Lawton Oklahoma
Mrs Val Wagner executive director reported Region IV meeting in Beaumont Texas. Lawton council ranks third in Oklahoma behind Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Summer camp slated July 18 to August 1 at Boy Scout camp west of Apache. Blue Bird day camp set June 14 to 18 at C Andy Cabin near Faxon. Other board members attending were George Dent Glenn Friman W F Wulf Mrs E B Lacy and Miss Vera Bice.
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Val Wagner
Lawton Camp Fire
Beaumont
Texas
Lawton Council of
Camp Fire Girls
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Boy Scout
Apache
Blue Bird
C’andy Cabin
Faxon
George Dent
Glenn Friman
W. F. Wulf
E. B. Lacy
Vera Bice
Powell continues legal action against county officials
Powell argues against county officials in an April 19 court term, claiming impropriety over a dinner. The judge found no fault and Sheriff R. T. Supert gave statements for other officials. The record notes citizen tips on liquor violations and cites prior dinners as unfounded corruption charges.
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Fe Pde Ee
Powell
Idh
R. T. Supert
Allen, Okla. Man Faces Bridge Meeting Start
State Rep James F Haning organized a Pontotoc County gathering for Friday to form an association seeking a new bridge over the South Canadian River near here. The event aims to mobilize support for regional infrastructure.
Sapulpa approves local labor recruitment plan
Sapulpa city commissioners adopt a resolution urging that future city construction projects hire at least half of labor locally if available, aiming to boost local employment and opportunities.
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Shpula
Okia
Sapulpa
Forfeit's Bo Henry C Medberg in City Court
Henry C Medberg, age 2, of Weargton, forfeited an $8 bond in municipal court yesterday for making an improper turn.
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Henry C. Medberg
Weargton
Raven Reminder at Merseburg Castle Links Injustice to Theft
A raven kept at Merseburg Castle near Halle Germany serves as a reminder of past injustice. Centuries ago a servant was executed for stealing a valuable bar that belonged to Bishop Thilo.
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Merseburg
Halle
Germany
Thilo
Oklahoma market reports reveal mixed cattle hog and poultry prices
Commodity markets show cattle and hog prices steady to higher with odd lots and feeders at varied ranges. Poultry and eggs prices across Oklahoma reflect regional spreads with No 1 hens and 1 off f.o.b. farm and delivered price notes across multiple towns.
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Oklahoma City
State Department of Agriculture Today
Jlers
F.o.b
Vinita
Poteau
Shawnee
Tulsa
Clinton
Ardmore
Lawton
Blackwell
Hobart
Mcalester
Alva
Watonga
Laverne
Chandler
Pauls ‘Valley
Elk City
Durant
Chickasha
Muskogee
Otlahome City
Lawson
el Ren
Enid
Hebert Chandler
Pauls Valley
City
Frederick
French Fortress Powers Hold Line in Vietnam Battle
French spokesmen claim confidence as Vietminh forces press near major fortress positions. Observers see a potential turning point before Geneva talks with Vietnam War implications seen as pivotal for both sides.
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Bac Tor
Geneva
Janes Vote To Aid Two Phases Of 54 Pageant
Jack A Batten, pageant executive director, reports progress on this year’s Pageant with two aid phases. Cast rehearsals have been completed across three practice sessions as plans for the Hazard Patrol also outline.
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Janes
Jack Webb
Jack A. Batten
Legion Plans Birthday Party At Lowery-White Legion Post
The Legion to hold a birthday party for veterans at the Lowery-White post with cake and trimmings. All veterans are invited and wives will be special guests. Affiliation with the Legion noted.
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Legion
Legion Fc .m
Lowery-Whitepeed
the Legion
Hospitals Oklahoma Hearings Set in El Reno Week
Officials announce hearings in El Reno during the week of April 18 to discuss hospital services and facilities for Fort Ara and Bere districts. Stakeholders from Oklahoma health system will attend to review proposals and funding implications.
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Oklahoma
el Reno
Fortition
Bereand
Ara
McCarthy Kefauver clash sharpens Senate row
The McCarthy Kefauver dispute deepens a Senate rift as Estes Kefauver joins calls to probe the Army affair. Senator Me Sta ete and others press for inquiry into the case surrounding Pvt. G Schine and alleged Communist influence in the Army. McCarthy denies blocking inquiry and warns of further hearings.
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Joseph R
McCarthy
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Chest edition from Page One session tomorrow
The report notes a session planned for tomorrow with a return set for March 31. The text is partial and mentions attendance at the scheduled meeting next Tuesday.
Safety Discussed At BPW Luncheon
At the BPW luncheon safety topics dominated the discussion with focus on strains and sprains from office hazards. Frankie Jo Stafford gave the invocation and Thelma Dewey attended as a guest.
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BPW
Frankie Jo Stafford
Thelma Dewey
Curtis Announces Run for Governor in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Curtis enters the gubernatorial race. The brief item notes a campaign move and signals more details to follow. No further information is provided at this time.
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Oklahoma
Ava
Jail visitor held for drunkenness at county jail
A 46 year old woman called to visit a friend at the county jail and was detained by Jailer M. T. for intoxication. The incident and actions taken by the jail staff were reported in today’s brief.
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M. T. Te
Jai
Farm notice on page one hints at limited support
A fragment notes continued discussion on page one about farm concessions and the low likelihood of broad support for proposed measures. The wording suggests cautious optimism but no clear consensus or actionable outcome.
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