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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1957

Page

5

Ex-AEC Member Urges Sharing Nuclear Secrets With Allies

Former atomic energy commissioner Thomas E. Murray tells the Senate Atomic Energy Committee that secrecy cannot halt Soviet progress and proposes exchanging information and some weapons with allies, excluding H bombs. He backs an integrated international program of nuclear research and development while cautioning about security gaps in allied nations. Rep. Durhan agrees with most points but awaits leadership meetings with Eisenhower and the panel’s year end review before endorsing specific bills.

Washington U.S Thomas E. Murray Eisenhower Murray Senate House Atomic Energy Committee AEC Congress Chapel Hill N.C Rep. Durhan DNC Atomic Energy Committee

Funeral Rites for Ronald Wilson to Be Held in Long Beach

Services for Ronald Lee Wilson about 26 were set for 10 am Wednesday in Davis chapel AME church Long Beach after a Sunday morning sports car crash near the city. Wilson served two years with the 522nd Infantry Battalion at Fort Sil, held lieutenant rank, and was separated from the Army last August. Burial and survivor details omitted for brevity.

Ronald Lee Ronnie) Wilson Long Beach Calif Wilson Fort Sil Davis Chapel AME Monroe Dewayne Beaty Nathaniel Beaty Garfield Tie Lawton Luther Charles Jocklyn Dean Marvin Lewis Nathaniel,Jr James Perry Beaty A. L. Thompson Midland Tex Mayme Love Roosevelt Highland Cemetery Shaw Funeral Home

Law Officers Welcome State Crime Bureau Help

Gov Raymond Gary threatens to deploy State Crime Bureau agents to curb gambling and drinking in resort areas. Bryan County officials and Tulsa police say they welcome help if it exists, with inquiries and grand jury requests already proposed or under consideration.

United Press Raymond Gary State Crime Bureau Bryan County Ralph Hodge Durant Hodges Lake Texoma Pryor Mayes County William Thomas Jr Grand Lake Tulsa Joe Meguire Crime Bureau McGuire Wiliam L. Peterson

Author Kyne Dies In San Francisco

San Francisco author Kyne, famed for big business ship and timber tales and the creator of Cappy Ricks, died yesterday at Ft. Miley Veterans Administration Hospital at age 77. His prototype was said to be Captain Robert Dollar, founder of the steamship line now American President Lines. After twelve straight best sellers, Kyne joked he had financed more bums and had more fun than any contemporary writer. He began writing in 1909 after a morning newspaper venture with two friends failed.

San Francisco Peter BE. Kyne Ft. Miley Veterans Administration Hospital Kyne Cappy Ricks Robert Dollar Dollar American President Lines

Long-Time Actor Comedian Raymond Griffith Dies at 70

Hollywood reports Raymond Griffith, a Mack Sennett era comedian and producer, died last night of a heart attack at 70 while dining with friends at the Masquers Club. A physician declared death after artificial respiration. Griffith was known for his silk top hat and wrote many comedies for Sennett.

Hollywood Raymond Griffith Mack Sennett Griffith Sennett

Veterans in Ottawa County Face GI Bill Overpayments

Nearly 100 Ottawa county veterans who studied under the GI Bill may repay a total of 475000 in overpayments. The Miami Business College director James S. Gowans was indicted for making false statements to the Veterans Administration. Overpayment claims were filed against the men. average overpayment was about 7 monthly dollars per veteran.

Muskogee Okla Ottawa County Miami Business College Miami Oklo James S. Gowans Tulsa Veterans Administration Menter Baker

Army Orders in Washington DC and Fort Sill detailing officer assignments

Department orders announce date of rank for listed officers including Albert E Hunter and Roy M Strom with postings to Washington DC Fort Sam Houston and Fort Sill plus reassignment details. Additional personnel from Fort Leonard Wood Fort Knox Fort Ord and other posts receive transfers, promotions, and duty assignments across the United States and overseas, including Rio de Janeiro and Ankara, with general provisions for special duty and medical waivers.

Department’ of Army Washington Peracnel Ferrieres Albert E. Hunter P.ii Washington, D.C F. Taranie Sam Houston Usaams Man “E. ‘Rowe Minneapolis Min Riley Kans Arty Mal Cen John F. Back Baltimore McFhernon Ste Ste Ft Holabird, Md. Maf Stephen C. Buchanan Bilsa Estend Calif Agany Kenneth ‘T. Macek Predidio Monterey Calif Asg Rio de Janeiro Braz Cel John R. Yaksherel Monroe Mat Ankara Turkey Richard’ A. Amendola Leonard Wood Robert BE. Babb Kanx Wesley A. Ball Knox Robert J. Bauer Bernard B Bossard Charles. Brown Curtis A. Cole Ord Noel E. Cutt FE Knox Richard J. Daniels Donald W. Davis Robert G. Decker Stephen J. Diamond Francis M. Donahue , Jr T Knox Thomas P. Donnelly Donald Dorfman Walter E. Drone James E. Feeley Robert H. Filer

Ex-State Solon Dies In California

Ex state Oklahoma legislator Cecil A Myers dies at 44 in Sacramento hospital He served in 1935 1935 and later worked 11 years with the FBI He was a Sweetwater Oklahoma native and a University of Oklahoma student legislator.

Sacramento Call Oklahoma Cecil A. Myers Myers Federal Bureau of Investigation Sweetwater Okla University of Oklahoma

Wade Pushes Scout Office Relocation in Lawton

Charley Wade, president of Bisel Boy Scouts, urged moving the Scout Office to Lawton. He called for completion of all possible construction at Camp George Thomas to provide adequate camping facilities, with Dudoe Clement as council executive from Chickasha.

Wade Lawton Charley Wade Bisel Boy Camp George Thomas Ey Dudoe Clement Council Chickasha

Judge Denies Beck Motion and Separate Trials

In Tacoma Washington the Beck case moves forward with separate trials for income tax evasion and related charges. Judge Boldt indicated the defense may refile a change of venue after Beck’s trial. codefendants include Nathan Sheiferman Shelton Beck and Norman Gessert among others connected to the Teamsters inquiry.

Tacoma Wash George Boldt Beck Nathan Jw Sheiferman Chicago Shelton Dave Norman J. Gessert Dave Beck Sr Fred Verschueren Jr Teamsters Union

Meteorite Blast Reported Near Caldwell Oklahoma

Medford reporter Elmer Fink of the Weekly Medford Patriot-Star says a bright object, likely a meteorite, exploded near Caldwell, San? Monday night at 7 33 p m. He and two companions observed a green flame in the southwest sky as the object traveled about 95 to 30 degrees above the horizon.

Okla Caldwell San Medford Elmer Fink Fink

Tax evasion case spans 1950s with federal officers linked

Federal authorities charge officers in a 1950s tax evasion scheme tied to partner Beck. The allegations claim involvement in evading approximately 240,000 dollars in federal income taxes over the period.

Beck

Board Approves Parole For 12 In Oklahoma County

The Pardon and Parole Board yesterday recommended parole for twelve prisoners but denied freedom to others including Vernon James Sasser and Ray Durrvall. Parole grants listed include Durval on a two year sentence for second degree burglary from Love County, while others from Garfield, Oklahoma, Pontotoc, and Atoka counties faced varied outcomes on charges such as embezzlement burglary and robbery with firearms.

Roe Atoka County a.Marine Vernon James Sasser Bill Reimer Garfield County William R.“Ash Oklahoma County Charles H. Briggs James Q. Murray Pontotoc County Ray Durvail Love County

Aly Khan visits daughter Yasmin in town

Prince Aly Khan visits his ten year old daughter Yasmin in the city. He says no plans to see Yasmin’s mother actress Rita Hayworth after their 1953 divorce. After a few days with his daughter he intends to return to France.

Holly Woop Prince Aly Khan Yasmin Rita Hayworth Aly France

Tulsa Executive Dies At Age 77

Tulsa native Frank Wheatley Sr. aged 77 and longtime chairman of the board of Wheatley Pumping Valve Manufacturing Co. died at his home after several months illness. He came to the United States with his parents as a child and moved here 23 years ago to take over the business, serving as president for over 15 years before ascending to board chair.

Tulsa Frank Wheatley

Boy Killed In Bicycle Crash On Flora Street

Seven year old Kenneth Watson died after riding his brother s bicycle down a steep Flora Street hill. The bike had no brakes and jumped the curb crashing into a garage door near his home. The fatal accident occurred in San Francisco.

San Francisco Kenneth Watson Flora Street Kenneth

OU Christmas holiday schedule extends break to Jan 6

University of Oklahoma announces a Christmas holiday period from 8 p.m. December 21 to 8:10 a.m. January 6 for students and faculty. The change, agreed yesterday to allow attendees of the Orange Bowl in Miami to return home for New Year's Day, shifts the break from December 18 to January 2.

Norman University of Oklahoma Miami Fla

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