Rescued From Texas Tower By Tug
A tired but happy group of 37 men stranded five days on the Texas tower 110 miles off Cape Cod arrived in Boston after Capt. Patrick Carlough and his tug El Sol rescued them amid 25 foot seas and strong winds. The 15 on Thanksgiving leave or finished on the tower joined the group, with unloading done from a 10 foot basket via crane. The mission required a pivot to the wrong tide and harsh conditions, but none were hurt.
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Boston
Texas Tower
Cape Cod
Patrick Carlough
Compromise Near on Refuge Land At Wichita Mountains
Army and Interior officials signaled near agreement on a plan to keep title to 10,700 acres in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge while giving the Army a broader use permit for that area. The deal aims to expand Fort Sill with joint use and heightened Army police authority during artillery firings, with Congress already authorizing land purchases.
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Washington
Army
Interior Departments
Interior
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Fort Sill Military Reservation
Douglas McKay
Wesley O’ewart
Chester R. Davis
Davis
D’ewart
Fort Sill
Congress
O’ewart
Department of Interior
Fighter plane crash kills six on carrier Ticonderoga
On the carrier Ticonderoga in the Mediterranean Sixth Fleet a landing F-2H Banshee failed to catch an arresting wire. The plane bounced along the deck and over the bow, killing six airmen and injuring one officer and another crew member. Pilot Ens. Otis C. Lightner escaped with minor injuries. The deceased were Charles E. Allen Gary M. Cobb Paul G. Collins Herschel B. Daniels Pierce E. Kidd Paul G. Leatherby. Lt Cmdr. Curtis A. Weaver of Manila Arkansas was critically injured.
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Washington
Ticonderoga
Navy
Mediterranean
Ens. Otis C. Lightner
Altus
Okla
Goodrich
Lightner
Charles E. Allen
Dalton
Ill
Gary M. Cobb
South Wordsboro
Paul G. Collins
Houston
Tex
Herschel B. Daniels
Dickson
Tenn
Pierce E. Kidd
Wytheville
Paul G. Leatherby
East Gary
Ind
Curtis A. Weaver
Manila
Ark
County Ad Valorem Tax Up $135 994 This Year
Comanche county’s ad valorem taxes for 1955 excluding intangibles will total $2,033,208.83, up $135,994.10 from last year, as Lester Paden county assessor issued the certifica tion of the tax rolls. Lawton’s levy is $79.08 per $1,000 while Geronimo and Cache show higher rates. Increases in Lawton and other areas plus new buildings raise the total, with personal property taxes at $413,388.55 and real estate taxes at $1,252,159.91.
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Comanche County
Lester Paden
Lawton
Geronimo
Cache
Army Revises Security Rules For Soldiers
The Army issued revised personnel security regulations to shield soldiers from unsubstantial or anonymous charges. Information prejudicing reputation must be unsupported to be kept from records, and adverse information generally requires the soldier's knowledge and a rebuttal opportunity. The overhaul, ordered by Army Secretary Wilber M. Brucker, follows a Defense Department directive on preinduction security investigations. The Senate subcommittee questioned Pentagon security specialist Jerome D. Fenton on these issues.
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Washington
Army
Wilber M. Brucker
Defense Department
Senate Subcommittee On
Jerome D. Fenton
Pentagon
Medicine Park X-Rays Begin
Comanche county wide X-ray survey moves into its fourth day with the mobile unit at Medicine Park surveying residents. Over 600 Fletcher and Elgin residents were examined Monday and Tuesday, with 333 at Fletcher and 286 at Elgin. The State Health Department unit moves to Lawton on December 5, remaining through December 29. The survey, the first county wide since 1948, is sponsored by the Comanche County Tuberculosis Association, State Health Department, and Comanche County Health Department. Home demonstration club members will host at Medicine Park. Remaining towns include Indiahoma November 28, Cache November 29, Chattanooga November 30, Faxon December 1, and Geronimo December 2. The X-ray survey is free and open to all residents 15 and older.
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Comanche County
Medicine Park
Fletcher and Elgin
Sterling
Fletcher
Elgin
State Department of Health
Lawton
Comanche County Tuberculosis Association
State Health Department
Comanche County Health Department
Indiahoma
Cache
Chattanooga
Faxon
Geronimo
Boys Tell Police Of Deposit Theft Puzzle
City detectives pursue a baffling case after two boys admit money from two envelopes stolen from Security Bank and Trust Co depository. Bank officials cannot identify depositors while Lt. Cleo Stout notes envelopes stuck to the depository hint at how theft occurred. FBI agent assists as investigation continues.
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Security Bank and Trust Co
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Cleo Stout
City Detective Force
Area Weather Forecast for Local Region
Fair and colder this afternoon and tonight with a moderate freeze. Highs in the 50s today and tomorrow, lows 25 to 30 tonight and around 35 today. 11 am reading 47. Tuesday's high around 80.
Copters Battle Army Air Force in Sagebrush Dispute
In Louisiana war games Sagebrush, Army and Air Force leaders clashed over use of the Skycar recon outfit. Secretary Quarles ordered Weyland to rescind a ruling. the Army gains access to 29 helicopters and planes for real time enemy territory views as over 1,200 aircraft join the exercise.
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Washington
Army
Wilber Brucker
Air Force
Donald Quarles
Quarles
O. P. Weyland
Five Cent Phone Calls End Soon Across Exchanges
The nickel pay phone call becomes a dime at midnight Saturday in 150 Southwestern Bell exchanges in Oklahoma Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The state commission approved the increase months ago but delays occurred as dial exchanges converted. Officials expect an extra $197000 annually to offset recent employee wage hikes.
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State Corporation Commission
Southwestern Bell
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Bond Forfeiture Filed In Shaw Case For Bank Robbery
County Attorney Manville Redman filed a late bond forfeiture request for a $500 appearance bond posted for Howard Shaw a 30 year old Lawton man held by federal authorities in a Cement First State Bank robbery case. Shaw pled guilty October 4 and faces sentencing December 2 in Oklahoma City. The bond listed Shaw as principal with W L Prestage as surety. Prestage seeks to withdraw as bondsman in County court.
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Manville Redman
Howard Shaw
Lawton
Cement First State Bank
Shaw
U.S. District Court
Oklahoma City
Redman
W. L. Prestage
Prestage
Quiet Thanksgiving Observances Planned in Lawton and Fort Sill
Lawtonians and Fort Sill personnel prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday with city offices closed Thursday and post office service unchanged. Union and ecumenical services are set at First Baptist, First Christian, and the New Post chapel with military chaplains coordinating. Fort Sill cancels all but essential duties for the holiday. Lawton and Cameron College students gain a four day vacation. Shrine Midget Bowl features Lawton All-Stars vs Father Flanagan's at Roosevelt Stadium Thursday.
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Lawtonians
Fort Sill
First Baptist Church
William Parish
First Christian Church
Kenneth Myers
First Baptist
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Artillery and Guided Missile Center
William B. Estes
Cameron College
Lawton Public School
Lawton All-Stars
Father Flanagan
City Dads Give Water Ordinance New Teeth
City council last night approved an emergency ordinance adding a penalty for turning water back on after disconnection for nonpayment. The measure, building on prior pay bills rules, could impose a $20 fine for that violation. It also outlines delinquency timelines and charges for water shutoffs, and requires automatic shutoffs for new hot water and natural gas heating units. The council also awarded bids for Sewer District No. 8.
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Lawton View Addition
Frontier Construction Co
Sherman Machine and Iron Works
Council
City Officers Boosted In Rank
Two vacant captain positions in the police department were filled by the city council last night. Lt. Otis Waldron from the detective division becomes Captain of detectives and Patrolman Jimmy Warren is promoted to night patrol captain. Walter Asbery is promoted from desk sergeant to lieutenant. Demotion of Preston Williams and retirement of Traffic Capt. Tom Phipps created vacancies. Promotions approved unanimously on recommendation of Chief Ralph Hennessee and a three man board. Waldron has 22 years in law enforcement and earlier served as Comanche County sheriff.
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Police Department
Otis Waldron
Jimmy Warren
Walter Asbery
Waldron
Preston Williams
Tom Phipps
Hennessee
Pete Fuller
Ron Wheatley
Oklahoma
Judge Says Galbraith Is a Menace to Society
District Judge W A Lackey, who tried Dr Ben T Galbraith for the wife’s death by arson, urged the Pardon and Parole board to deny clemency. He stated Galbraith is a menace to society and should never be granted clemency, noting possible future applications after 15 years. The case also links to four pending murder charges for the children’s deaths.
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Frank
Jere
Sarah Ann
Galbraith
Skeleton Found In Capital Culvert Near Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County officers found a woman’s skeleton in a culvert near South MacArthur and West Reno Avenues. Reported by R. D. Humby after his dog led him to the site, investigators can’t yet rule out foul play. Bone remains appeared to have been in the culvert about six months.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County
R. D. Humby
South MacArthur
West Reno Aves
Cold Snap Expected to Last Into Friday in Oklahoma
Weather forecast for southwest Oklahoma shows a continued cool spell with a moderate freeze tonight. Highs in the 50s through today and tomorrow, sub 30 degree lows tonight, partly cloudy skies and further cool conditions into Thursday night and Friday. Today's low near 35 with 11 am reading at 47. Tuesday's high reached 80.
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Oklahoma
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Ellis J. Henry
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Fritz McCarty
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Galbraith Menace
Lackey
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