Knowland Gains Strength In Row On Foreign Policy
Senator William F. Knowland appears to have strengthened his grip on the Senate Republican leadership after clashing with administration policy on foreign affairs. He defended his independence amid calls for leadership changes and signaled readiness to face any caucus challenge, aligning with critics who view the White House as separate from Senate leadership.
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Knowland
Raymond Lahr
Washington
William F. Knowland
Administration
Senate
U.S
Russia
Ston
GOP
Sen
Robert A
Taft
White House
Lawton Man Accused Of Attempted Rape After Ad
A Lawton woman testified in a case against Hill who allegedly lured her with a newspaper ad to be a babysitter. He drove her to a remote road near Cache, struck her with a flashlight, and ripped off her clothing in an attempted rape. He was arrested weeks later and held in county jail.
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Lawton
Vernon Field
J. Merle Oakes
Hill
Cache
Cheops Pyramid Gallery Opens With Solar Boat View
Cairo reports a team of scientists and engineers opened the lime stone sealed gallery of the Cheops Pyramid exposing the cedarwood solar boat believed to carry the pharaoh to paradise. The boat pit released a musty odor as the 5,000 year old drydock gaped, revealing the full length craft with a lotus carved on the bow.
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Cairo
Cheops Pyramid
Egypt
Paradise
Oklahoma Republicans organize Constitution Party anti Eisenhower
A group in Oklahoma City announced the formation of a new political party named the Constitutional Party. They seek 5 000 petition signatures for official recognition and have 2 000 so far. Leader John W Beck plans a candidate slate and aims to circulate anti censure petitions against Senator Joseph McCarthy while tying to Oklahoma Republican figures such as Fred Coogan.
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Oklahoma City
UPA
Oklahoma
Constitutional Party
John W. Beck
Constitution Club of Oklahoma
Constitution Party
Texas
Beck
U. S. Senate
Joseph McCarthy
R-Wis
Coogan
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
State Attorney General Speaks on New Party Formation Rules
The attorney general spoke last Saturday about the legal requirements for forming a new political party. He outlined filing, registration, and compliance steps and emphasized adherence to state election laws.
Hayes Trial Presents Unclear Tale in Tulsa Murder Case
In Tulsa on November 23, defense witness testimony leaves a key part of the case unresolved. Judge Elmer Adams and attorneys planned to resume Tuesday night to speed proceedings as six defense witnesses and eight to nine rebuttals were anticipated. The case centers on Lorenzo Hayes charged with the December 1953 robbery murder of Val Dale Royster, a trailer lot attendant. Floyd Butler testified he supplied two tires used as evidence to Hayes days after the crime, but resisted detailing how he obtained them.
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Tulsa
Lorenzo Hayes
Hayes
Elmer Adams
Val Dale Royster
Floyd Butler
Butler
Grand Army of the Republic reaches peak in 1890
The Grand Army of the Republic grew to its largest size in 1890, counting 409,489 members across its posts nationwide.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Ten Years Ago and Twenty and Thirty Years Ago Highlights
From the Constitution files: Lt Phillip J Keleher serving in the South Pacific area. Dr Otis Black a 74 year old retired dentist dies. Congregational church to burn mortgage with Rev William A Roberts. Bill F Bentley serving with Infantry Cannon Co in England. Kiwanis club hears Capt R E G Opie on Alaska history. Oklahoma City Shriners stop in Lawton en route to Wichita Falls. Lois Coffin pledges Kappa Delta Pi at Oklahoma A&M. LaVina Hutson wins 5 in National Cheese Week menu contest. Catholic church construction progresses. Fort Sill Dramatic Club presents A Woman s World. LHS footballers to meet Altus in Thanksgiving tilt. S M Barrett resigns as head of Oklahoma Military Academy. Rex Lee wins Thanksgiving turkey golf pepper at local country club.
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Phillip J. Keleher
Sterling
South Pacific
Otis Black
William A. Roberts
Bill F. Bentley
Fred Bentley
Infantry Cannon Co
England
R. E. G. Opie
Alaska
Kiwanis Club
Oklahoma City Shriners
Lawton
Wichita Falls
Tex
Lois Coffin
Elgin
Kappa Delta Pi
Oklahoma A&m
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LHS
Fort Sill Dramatic Club
Altus
S. M. Barrett
Oklahoma Military Academy
Claremore
Rex Lee
Pro McCarthy Signature Drive Extends Five Days
New York on November 23 reports the drive to gather 10 million signatures opposing Senator Joseph R. McCarthy’s censure has been extended by five days. Officials predicted the target would be reached easily by Wednesday.
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New York
Joseph R. McCarthy
Foreign-born Guests Dominate Berlin Hotel Registry
In Berlin, about one in six hotel guests comes from abroad, led by travelers from the United States. The pattern shows substantial foreign presence in the city’s lodging scene, reflecting broad international interest in Berlin.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Oklahoma Governor objects to 22 percent auto rate increase
Gov elect Raymond is asking that a 22 percent rise in automobile liability insurance rates be withdrawn for study. Actuary T. O. Carson said a poll of members will decide if the request should be dropped. The Insurance Board planned a meeting to hear the bureau’s decision as Gary prepares to appoint two of the three board members in January.
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Oklahoma City
Raymond Oa
Gary
T. O. Carson
National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters
State Insurance Board
City on Leads TB Meeting Plan Cooperative Effort
Oklahoma City hosted a meeting of the Oklahoma Conference of Tuberculosis Workers to address hospital problems and patient services. Mrs. Mary Louise Hallett of Lawton, state president and executive director of the Comanche County TB association, led the session and outlined plans to collaborate with other agencies on a legislative program.
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Oklahoma Conference of Tuberculosis Workers
Oklahoma City
Mary Louise Hallett
Lawton
Comanche County TB Association
Lawton Club to Present Membership Program Wednesday
A membership program for the Lawton Business and Professional Women's club will be presented Wednesday. Mrs. Dixie Scruggs is in charge of the event.
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Lawton Business & Professional Women’s Club
Dixie Scruggs
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