Thanksgiving Day Services In City Observed Quietly
Thanksgiving rites and a union worship service mark the holiday here with downtown businesses and county offices closed. The First Methodist sanctuary hosts the 9 a.m. service led by Rev. Fred H. Willhoite of Central Baptist, plus a 10 a.m. Holy Communion at St. Rome’s Episcopal. The Lutheran and Catholic churches hold services and mission fund gifts are announced. Public schools dismiss for a four day break. resume after Thanksgiving.
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Co Manche
First Methodist Church
Lawton-Fort1 Sill Ministerial Alliance
Fred H
Hanes
Baker
Acaster Presbyterian Church
Ministerial Alliance
Mission Fund
W. Si-Parisa Jr
Christian Church
Cathiie
St. John's
Donald Y Halemann
Paul _Carnover
Oklahoma
Lutheran Church
Notatay
United Fund Agencies Divide Four Thousand Six Hundred Forty Nine Surplus
United Fund finalizes a 4 649 25 surplus from 1997 58 drive after board and budget committee in Lawton Oklahoma allocate funds to nine local agencies. US C and others receive specified allotments while total raised exceeded goal by 3 256. Added savings from prior campaigns and unused funds contribute to the final tally. Col Charles Gallaher reports final agency allotments at the Las Salero meeting location.
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Wile
Liam Love
Presd
USC
Board of Directors
United Fund
Lawtonian
Alee Fund
Fort Sill
Avis
Lawton
Charles Gallaher
Fesd Deine
Pace 2
Gary Glum At Gift Ax Sends Oklahoma City Feud
Oklahoma Governor Raymond Gary reacted coldly to an ax gift joke from state Senator George Miskovsky of Oklahoma City. Miskovsky, a prohibition repeal candidate, borrowed an ax from the city fire department and urged Gary to abandon a mood of destruction. Gary declined a humorous photo pose and warned he knew where to get an ax if provoked.
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Oklahoma City
Raymond Gary
George Miskovsky
Okahoma’ City
Miskovsky
Gary
Oklahoma Vice Probe Begins in Bryan County
Oklahoma officials announced a state crime bureau probe beginning in Bryan County linked to gambling and liquor conditions near Lake Texoma. Governor Raymond Gary and Attorney General’s office discussed sending agents for an indefinite period, with no immediate raids expected amid ongoing newspaper inquiries. Local Sheriff LaLeas said a representative would verify evidence and monitor clubs while operators supposedly comply while under observation.
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Oklahoma City
Raymond
Gary
Crime’ Bureau
Beyan County
Bryan County
Ralph’ Hod
Crime Bureau
Lake Texoma
Arnold
Sherif
Attorney General's Voice
LaLeas
Odd Light Seen in Seminole Oklahoma Sparks Police Action
A fragmented report notes an unusual light in Seminole Oklahoma that drew curious citizens and prompted police involvement. The unclear text mentions departments, a producer, a phone contact, and a possible sighting with attempts to contact authorities.
Jets Beat Speed Mark By Air Force Pilot
In New York the Air Force set a coast to coast speed record flying a Voodoo jet from Los Angeles to New York in 3 hours 17 minutes 25.2 seconds. Captain Ray W. Schrecengast Jr. of Kittanning, Pa. piloted the aircraft to the Floyd Bennett Field takeoff and the record as the control tower logged. The prior mark was 3 hours 22 minutes set by an FSU crusader last July. A second Voodoo followed two minutes later.
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New, York
Air Force
Los Angeles
York
Ray W. Schrecengast ‘Jr
Kittanning
Floyd’ Bennnett Field
Nixon At White House May Handle Routine Duties
Vice President Nixon returns to work at the White House and meets with President Eisenhower who remains ill. Hagerty says no delegation of major powers was discussed though Nixon may preside over Cabinet meetings and handle routine matters with Adams present.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
Sherman Adams
Hagerty
N Next Bridges
Rnh
Eisenhower Wills
United States
Paris
A .S
NATO
Bridges
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Sen. Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Sen. Carroll
D-Coia
Wearoom
Capits
Stock Rally After Eisenhower Health News Lifts Markets
The New York market rebounded from a sharp drop as President Eisenhower’s improved condition buoyed traders. The Associated Press average rose to 257. The Dow Jones gained 7.98 to 443.32, supported by broad participation and hopes for continued defense spending. Volume climbed to 3.65 million shares amid cautious optimism.
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New Yorks
Eisenhower
Associated Press
Dow Jones
New York
Pacific Coast Exchange
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Secretary McElroy authorizes Jupiter missiles production
Secretary of Defense McElroy announced authorization to produce Jupiter anchor missiles after CIA briefing described as sad and shocking by Senator Symington. Reports to Senate Preparedness Subcommittee noted Russia missile progress and raised questions on responsibility in US missile and satellite programs.
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Walsington
Secretary of
Defense
McElroy
Senate
Central Intelligence Agency
Russia
Washington
Senate Preparedness Committee
Soviet
Sen. Symington
D-Mo
CIA
Allen Dulles
Americas
Symington
Sen. Bridges
R-Nh
Bridges
Inday
Johnson
Rocket Passes Over City Again In Satellite Watch
Malcolm Shaw director of the Lawton Fort Silk moonwatch team reports for three evenings the first satellite launch may pass this area, with a 5 30 pm eastern sky flight today five minutes after sunset. Weather may block viewing and Shaw cautions his figures may be off if the object slows, predicting a 45 degree height above the horizon tonight though forecasts warn otherwise.
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Malcolm Shaw
Lawton-Fort Silk
Shaw
Survey Division
Fort Sill
News Delay Explains Eisenhower Illness Report
Washington DC James Hagerty said the precise diagnosis of President Eisenhower’s illness was withheld 24 hours to confirm the original diagnosis before public disclosure. He noted a difference between a tentative diagnosis and a confirmed one and explained the word chill echoed the President’s own phrasing.
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Washington
James Hagerty
Eisenhower
Hagerty
United States
President Rest Improves After Brain Artery Blockage
President Eisenhower rests and doctors diagnose a blocked artery in the brain. He met with Vice President Nixon and aides, signed documents, and slept well after an illness. Officials say no decision on delegating powers or travel has been made, with plans for Thanksgiving in the White House.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
Sherman Adams
White House
S. J. Goodpaster
Presidential
James C. Hagerty
Adams
Congress
Milton S Eisenhower
Hagerty
Gettysburg, Pas
Goodpaster
Howard M. Snyder
Dulles
Atty
Gen
Rogers
White’ House
London
County Commissioners Face Liability Over Judge Salary Rises
Emil Woesner says he will not sign salary claims for the judge and court employees after a state attorney general opinion. James P Garrett writes the opinion, ruling county officials who approve raises may be liable to the county. raises granted for July to October will be discontinued under the new ruling.
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Emil Woesner
Board of All Commissioners
Court of Special Torne General
Egislature
Mac Q. Williamson
Scott Burson
Eral
Woesner
Pew
James P* Garrett
Avill
Nations Urge Talks Be Held At NATO Summit Plan
Britain France West Germany Italy press for NATO summit next month despite President Eisenhower illness and Nixon acting as US leader. Netherlands Turkey Greece echo call while US offers to send Nixon if others agree. NATO council to discuss tomorrow with Frederic Nolting substituting for Burgess as Dulles and Eisenhower approval implied.
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Paris
Britain
France
West
Germany
Italy
NATO
Eisenhower
Richard’ Nixon
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
U. 5
Netherlands
Turkey
Greece
United States
Nixon
Lyndon
Sookesman
NATO Council
Frederic Nolting
Nolting
T. Randolph Burgess
Washington
Dulles
U.S
Frederic W Nolting
A.S
Iby’ Ae
Feeés
Troopers Leave Arkansas in Central High Integrat ion
The 101st Airborne ferried 225 paratroopers from Little Rock to Fort Campbell as ordered by President Eisenhower to enforce school integration at Central High. Dozens of guards faced resistance including threats and jabbing with bayonets, while nine Negro students remained inside the building.
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Little Roc
Central
Arkansas
Fort Campbell
Sbei
Eisenhower
10St Airborne Division
Little “Rock
Ther
Bea
Cai A
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