Kefauver On The Brink Of Presidential Bid
Washington reports Sen Estes Kefauver may skip the Democratic nomination or delay a formal run. He cites family concerns and, crucially, money to fund a primary campaign, noting unpaid debts from his 1952 bid and uncertainty about financing a new effort. He says California leaders’ endorsements help him, while Wisconsin remains a key base. He may announce candidacy in December or January if finances align.
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President Eisenhower to rest at Gettysburg after White House visit
White reported the President is in good condition and recovering well after his operation. He will spend the weekend at the White House then travel to his Gettysburg farm. When asked about a possible second term, White said the President’s future will depend on his own decisions and on exposure to further strain.
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Boston
Mercy and Reach of Mercy Across All Creation
A poetic meditation on divine mercy and universal grace. The speaker contrasts Biblical and Schiller quotes to portray mercy as impartial and expansive, touching both friend and foe as the sun and dew nourish all. The tone is contemplative and timeless.
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Finish The Job After United Fund Drive Stalls
After weeks of promising start the Lawton Fort Sill United Fund Red Cross campaign shows lagging progress with only 70 percent of the $96,314 goal subscribed as of Saturday. Campaign leaders urge workers to contact assigned prospects and turn in reports to speed completion and sustain 23 agencies’ programs.
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Saar Plebiscite Upsets Western Plans for European Unity
The Saar plebiscite rejects internationalization, leaving economic ties with France intact but political control unsettled. Adenauer and Faure voiced no disaster, urging continued goodwill and unity as Western diplomats face a stalemate and challenge to the NATO alliance.
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Digestive process begins in the mouth and gas chamber use rising
Q and A style item notes digestion starts in the mouth with saliva and chewing. It states Maryland will be the ninth state to adopt the gas chamber for executions. Perique tobacco is grown only in Louisiana. Sarah Bernhardt last appeared on November 30, 1922 in Turin, Italy. The first president inaugurated in Washington is listed.
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Auto registrations rise from 58 to 81 million by 1965
A historical projection shows United States vehicle registrations climbing from 58 million in 1954 to an estimated 81 million by 1965. Analysts note rapid growth driven by postwar mobility and expanding consumer markets.
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Barney Oldfield's Widow Dies Sunday
Beverly Hills California widow of famed auto racer Barney Oldfield died Sunday after a stroke. Mrs. Bessie Oldfield, who cared for him after his 1905 injury, married him twice and endured two divorces before his death in 1946.
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Government Starts Hog Purchase Program
Washington UPI says the government opened an $85 million pork purchase program to prop up hog prices. The Agriculture Department began inviting packers and processors to offer pork for use in school lunch and welfare relief programs.
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Troopers Hunt Hit-Run Driver Near Amber
Oklahoma troopers tracked a hit-and-run suspect vehicle abandoned in the Amber community north of Chickasha after a 11 25 a.m. crash four miles east of Chickasha. The car matched a description of a vehicle reported stolen in Oklahoma City earlier. Seven patrol units searched for two youths seen leaving the abandoned car. One person suffered a non serious injury. investigators had limited details by noon.
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Mexican Denies Theft Of Auto In County Jail Plea
Chico Cortez a 23 year old Mexican was in county jail in lieu of a 2000 dollar bond set by Peace Justice Woodrow Giles after entering a plea of innocent to larceny of an automobile. The accused allegedly stole a car last Tuesday from Mrs. Clarence Madden at the Madden car lot 401 N Second.
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Lawton
Woodrow Giles
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Madden
ES Poise Lets A Man Try Shoes With Holes In Socks
A concise phrase notes that poise allows a person to attempt footwear even when socks are worn thin. The remark reflects social tolerance in everyday dressing and the understated confidence of self presentation.
Townsend Back on Job as Brussels Attache
BRUSSELS UP Group Capt. Peter Townsend returned Monday to his post as British air attache in Brussels.
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Fund Group Maps Strategy To Finish Wind-Up Campaign
Lawton Fort Sill United Fund Red Cross cabinet meets at 2 p.m. in drive headquarters to map strategy to finish the drive quickly. Current total 68,842.09 of 96,314 goal with Rotary leading 85.1 percent and Optimist 69.8. Reported firms and gifts listed, with 1,841 contributors from 51 firms at $9,809.61 and average $5.32. many smaller firms and individuals also contributing, with detailed per-firm averages and names.
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Song Fest Across Clues and Musical Hints
A garbled puzzle lists items aligned to a song fest theme with clues for standard instruments and roles. It hints at Arabian caliph and musketeers cross references, ending with a mix of moist animals scents and wind instruments.
Puzzle Answer Key 26 28 30 31 33 35 40 43 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 55
The clues yield a list of terms aligned to a crossword style puzzle. Each entry corresponds to a specific word, matching the given hints from 26 through 55 with definitions like laughter absence comforted hireling asterisk prescribed portions figure of speech hotter fish approaches enemies Italian river withered upon caterpillar hair paradise communist.
Fighting Women Jailed By Police
Eartha Hill and Lillie Mae McCallie were jailed after a Sunday night fight in an east Lawton cafe witnessed by two city officers. Hill, 27, from 1807 McKinley, was injured in the melee and treated at Post hospital before both women were charged with disturbing the peace by fighting.
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Missing man found in Oklahoma City after Lawton report
Police were informed by telegram Sunday that a man reported missing from his Lawton hotel has been found in Oklahoma City. Mrs. James Evatt of Tulsa originally told officers Paul J. Ward had been missing about a week and had not collected his weekly paycheck.
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