Texans Approve Canadian River Reservoir Bond
LAMESA Tex UP The first big step toward a Canadian River dam to supply nine West Texas cities with water was approved as voters backed a 74.8 million revenue bond. Unofficial counts show 5,628 for to 506 against with three precincts missing. The authority board will set a date for a regionwide water contract election in Plainview.
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Lamesa
Tex
West Texas
Canadian River Water Authority
Jim O’brien
Lamesa Daily Reporter
Sanford
Authority Board of Directors
Plainview
O’brien
Lubbock
Borger
O'Donnell
Tahoka
Brownfield
Levelland
Slaton
Borget
North
Texas- Oklahoma Emergency Control Center
Lawton
Okla
O. H. Nance
Nance
Amarillo
Pampa
Two Brothers Run One Gets Elected in Nettleton Mayoral Race
In Nettleton Arkansas four candidates vied for mayor with Ben H. Flowers winning 158 votes. Incumbent J T Roberson received 143, E C Flowers 32, and John M Belcher 22.
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Nettleton
Ark
Arkansas
Ben H. Flowers
J. T. Roberson
E. C. Flowers
John M. Belcher
Seoul to open first atomic energy research institute this year
A Ministry of Education official said South Korea will establish its first atomic energy research institute this year, housing an atomic reactor to advance nuclear science and education nationwide.
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Seoul
South Korea
Ministry of Education
Scientists Find Way To Get Disease Resisting Milk
Two University of Minnesota scientists report milk from cows vaccinated for certain diseases can transmit protection to humans. Immune qualities appeared in 20 test subjects and may offer passive, temporary immunity through ingesting protective milk. Further work is urged to confirm applicability to diseases like measles, smallpox, diphtheria, tuberculosis, sore throat, and polio.
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Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
William E. Petersen
Berry Campbell
Lancet
State Fair of Oklahoma Posts Heavy Loss After Mud Mess
Oklahoma City reports the renamed State Fair of Oklahoma suffered an operating loss of 44,374.63 dollars for the 1955 fair and 44,561.73 dollars for the unfinished 1954 project, totaling 88,936.36 dollars. Outgoing president L A Macklanburg urged all-weather parking as the top fix, noting thousands were stuck in mud during the event. Luther T. Dulaney was elected president and Dan W. James first vice president as C G Baker remained secretary-manager.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
L. A
Luther T. Dulaney
Dan W. James
C. G. Baker
Victor Mature Divorce Ends Eight Year Marriage
Dorothy J. Mature, 35, wife of film star Victor Mature, won a divorce and court approval of a property settlement potentially reaching $500,000 in Santa Monica. She testified she spent nine tenths of the marriage waiting for him to come home.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Victor Mature
Tuesday
Dorothy J. Mature
Orlando J. Rhodes
Wife Seeks Custody Of 2000 Concrete Blocks In Divorce
Covington Kentucky Mrs Kate Dishon Schultz filed for divorce from Edward Schultz and asked custody of 2000 concrete blocks along with furniture and household effects. The petition did not state the blocks origin or intended use.
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Covington, Ky
Kate Dishon Schultz
Edward
Seven Face Trial For Beating Inmates Of School
Seven former employees of the state training school for Negro boys will go on trial in Okemah on November 23 on charges of whipping inmates. The defendants include Jeff Trons, Robert Doster, W. C. Owens, S. W. Bonds, and L. D. Listenbee, per a UPI report.
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Okemah
Okla
State Training School For Negro Boys
Raymond
Jenkins
Jeff Trons
Robert Doster
W. C. Owens
S. W. Bonds
L. D. Listenbee
Teamsters President Emeritus In Critical Hospital Condition
Daniel J. Tobin, 80, former AFL CIO leader and ally of the Democratic party, was critically ill in Indianapolis at St Vincent's Hospital. He was admitted two weeks ago with high blood pressure and heart trouble, according to his physician Dr. Joseph Dowd.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Daniel J. Tobin
AFL Teamsters Union
Democratic Party
Tobin
S.T Vincent’s Hospital
Joseph Dowd
Doan's Pills Offer Relief for General Aches and Bladder Irritation
Nagging backache and muscular pains from overexertion or stress may respond to Doan's Pills. The remedy’s soothing action eases bladder irritation and its mild diuretic effect helps kidneys. Millions have trusted Doan's for over 60 years to relieve discomfort and sleepless nights.
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Dean
Doan
McKay Turns To Law Books In Battle To Retain Lands
Interior Secretary Douglas McKay seeks legal review of the Army bid to take 10 700 acres of Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge west of Fort Sill. The Army wants the land for expanded artillery ranges, backed by Congress votes signed by Eisenhower. McKay opposes any transfer, urging protection of the refuge and awaiting White House resolution. Rep Victor Wickersham pushes a meeting between McKay and Army Secretary Bricker to break the stalemate.
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McKay
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Douglas McKay
Army
Fort Sill
Interior Department
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Congress
Eisenhower
Wichita
Interior
White House
Glandular Inflammation Treatment Promises Relief
The Excelsior Institute offers non surgical treatments for glandular inflammation with a free book outlining methods. They claim many men from 1000 communities were treated successfully, urging readers to obtain the booklet for relief and renewed zest in life.
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Excelsior Institute
Xcelsior Institute
Excelsior Springs
Mises
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