Monument Dedicated In Sill Rites
A monument dedication and Whit a grand ceremony honor Major General Philip H. Sheridan era Army of the Cumberland commander Major Douglas noted Sills pivotal Civil War role near Chillicothe with remarks by Felton Dewey and Gen Thomas E de Shazo highlighting Sills leadership at Stones River and the war’s broader impact. Aerial service and local civic attendance emphasized the city’s remembrance of the old fort and valley defense.
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Sill's Hamilton Hall Is Opened at Fort Sill
Memorial Day ceremonies formalized the opening of Hamilton Hall at Fort Sill to honor Maj. Gen. Alexander Hamilton. Maj. Gen. Thomas E. da Shao presided with Mrs. da Shao in attendance. Gen. de Shazo, commander of the Army Artillery and Guided Missile Center, accepted a portrait and unveiled the Hamilton Artil lery and Guided Missile Center Museum diorama.
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Two Navy Jets Collide in Minneapolis
Two Navy jets in a formation collided over northeast Minneapolis at 11 am. One plane plunged into a residence and a car was pushed onto a lawn as fuel sprayed over houses. The pilot of one jet reportedly died. another aircraft was missing. Witnesses heard a loud explosion and saw an orange flame as the wing tank burned.
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Oklahoma to Back New Pike Era Under State Law
Governor Gary signed a southwest toll road financing measure for the Oklahoma City to Lawton route. The plan authorizes annual investments in toll road bonds, with the state repaid after bonds are paid, and may involve land sales and guarantees to meet interest. Officials consider various financing options, including a contractor syndicate to purchase bonds.
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Two Fort Sill Men Plead Innocence in Armed Forgery Case
Cla ence P A Russell and George J Gregory, both 22, pleaded not guilty to armed forgery after being arrested near daylight Sunday. Justice of Peace Woodrow Giles scheduled preliminary hearings. death penalty looms for armed robbery charges. Suspects allegedly hijacked employees of Curt's Oil Co. and Hudson Oil Co. at Second and First streets.
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Russian writer slain by secretary in Washington
USIA Russian writer Abdushel, 40, was shot to death in the apartment of Miss Edna Lwise Hough, a Washington secretarial worker. Police found his body with five bullet wounds. Hough, married two weeks, confessed shooting Abdushel after he allegedly annoyed her. The murder occurred in the Woodward building on 16th Street. Abdushel used a .25 caliber automatic pistol. Obituaries for Dr William Haugh, his father, appeared in local papers.
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Britain drops curbs on Red China trade over U.S. objections
Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd announced Britain will scrap restrictions on about 200 export items to Red China, though he pledged to bar military or war making materials. The move ends a London–Washington dispute over trade with Peiping, with Britain claiming continued limits only on items that could enhance China’s war potential. The United States criticized the shift, and NATO allies varied in responses, with France among those wavering.
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Memorial Day traffic toll reaches 265 in state
The Associated Press reports Oklahoma marked 16 hours of the Memorial Day weekend without a reported traffic fatality as patrol described conditions as slow and orderly. A pedestrian death in Pottawatomie County becomes the state’s 265th highway casualty of 1957, with Jobi Harp, 34, of Shawnee struck around 4 p.m. and dying at 5 p.m.
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Cameron college instructors to get $300 salary boost
Cameron college will award instructors a $300 raise for the nine month term after the Board of Regents allocated more than 22 million dollars in state funds for general education. The junior college receives 238 539 dollars, up 551 from last year, boosting a master's holder with ten years of service to about 4600 dollars.
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Hanks Wins 500 Speedway Classic at Indianapolis
Lean Sam Hanks, a veteran of American auto racing, shattered the speed record to win the 47th running of the Indianapolis 500. He chased down Jim Rathmann in a two car duel, setting lap speeds near 180 mph and a 235.295 mph 250 mile pace record. Several crashes and mechanicals shortened the field to about 20 cars as Hanks benefited from strategic pit stops and cautions to take the victory.
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House Slashes Defense Budget
Washington reports the House cut the Defense Department budget to 39.56 billion dollars for next year, 2.57 billion below the President’s request and 1.2 billion under his recommended level. The bill passed 394 to 1 with Rep Canfield dissenting over the deep cut as Eisenhower warned of impacts on aircraft procurement and missile development.
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Holiday Memorial Day traffic toll climbs toward 120 deaths
A United Press tally from 6 p.m. Wednesday to today shows at least 21 killed in traffic crashes with one drowning in Ohio and another death in California. California and Wisconsin report three deaths each. Indiana New Mexico Pennsylvania Texas and Washington each five. Ned H. Dearborn of the National Safety Council says the toll is tragically on schedule as 35 million cars fill the roads. States boost police patrols and some National Guard troopers to curb the holiday slaughter. The 30 hour period ends at midnight tonight but many workers take Friday off, raising the possibility of a faster toll on the long weekend.
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Hungarian Aide Expelled Over Diplomatic Tensions
The United States expelled Karoly Meszaros a Hungarian military and air attaché stationed in Washington giving until June 3 to leave the country The move follows Hungary's previous expulsion of an American staffer in Budapest Capt Thomas R Gleason assistant military attaché at the US legation in Budapest was also expelled on charges of taking unauthorized photographs A spokesman said the actions were not linked to Hungary's demand to trim the American legation staff by one third.
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General Rains Hit Lake Area
Heavy overnight rains raise water levels in the Lake Lawtonka watershed with creeks rising about two feet. Measurements across ranches show rainfall from .13 to 1.8 inches as Lake Elmer Thomas spillway levels climb and forecast calls for more showers in coming days.
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State Legislature Quits Peacefully Oklahoma City
The 26th Oklahoma Legislature adjourned officially at 3 30 p m after a tense final day. The House ended sine die at 1 30 p m with last minute bills pending, and the Senate followed with a patient final session. Governor Raymond Gary maintained control throughout the five months as all administration bills passed with little opposition.
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