Valuations Up As County Tax Bill Reaches Record
Comanche County 1957 tax statements mailed show total tax bill rising to a record 2 099 172 4 percent increases over last year. Treasurer Lillian Ward notes Lawton taxpayers face a split levy and the county reports all property valuations up, driven by real property, new buildings, and intangible property gains.
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Comanche County
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Yctiow
Britain backs U S H bomb alert amid debates over safety
London reports show Labor critics wary of nuclear bomber deployments while Conservative leaders defend risk controls. Prime Minister Macmillan insists precautions prevent any nuclear detonation if a bomb carrying plane crashes, amid questions from Labour leaders about possible danger.
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Daily Mirror
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Selwyn’ Lloyd
Macmillan
Hugh Gaitshell
New Cold Blast Reaches Lawton Area
Winter winds of 30 to 40 mph move into Lawton area this morning with temperatures dropping to 23 tonight. Forecasters predict a high around 35 Saturday, cooling to 23-35 range as a warming trend begins Sunday. Snow flurries reported near Gage. statewide cool mass expected to spread with little precipitation except northern areas.
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Lawton
Canada
Two Gridders Coach Jailed After Denver Disturbance
Denver police jailed Wyoming coach Bob Devaney 42 and players Lawrence E Zawada 21 and an unnamed guard 24 after a disturbance at Shirley Savoy Hotel following a 14 13 loss to Denver. Police described intoxication resistance and interference with private property. See Gridders page 3.
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Kefauver Seeks Lag Report On Missiles and Space
Senator Kefauver urges a full report on missile and satellite programs amid warnings of lag in defense. Senator Bush argues for higher priority and expansion of intercontinental and intermediate range missile programs to deter Soviet threats and strengthen NATO defense.
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UN Chief to Visit Tense Middle East Amid Tensions
United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold planned a trip to the Middle East at the request of Jordan, amid Jordanian accusations against Israel. Reports from Damascus and Beirut noted Israeli complaints to the UN, with timing details suggesting urgent regional diplomacy.
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Big Turnout Planned for Jaycee Parley In Lawton
About 400 Jaycees from across Oklahoma are expected to attend a three day board meeting at the Hotel Lawtonian starting tonight through Sunday. National president Chuck Shearer Jr. of Shelbyville Indiana will keynote, with officials Wilson Smithen Norman and J Mm Norman also on the program. Registration opens 8 am Saturday and the agenda lists executive meetings, forums, regional meetings, general session, and committee reports including bids for junior golf and Teen-Age Road-E-O events.
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Lawtonian
Charles*e
Chuck) Shearer Jr
Shelbyville
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U. S
Jack Spencer
Lawton Presi
French Expected To Back Gaillard In Confidence Votes
In Paris Premier Felix Gaillard was anticipated to win two confidence votes today on his policy, justice, and current government program. One vote concerns his government’s record and the other on a separate policy issue.
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Felix Gaillard
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Justice
Eisenhowers Drive to Pennsylvania Farm for Weekend Recovery
President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower left by automobile for their Pennsylvania farm for a weekend visit as doctors said his recovery from a mild stroke was excellent. Press secretary Hagerty noted the trip was approved after a new medical report and crowds watched as the presidential car left the White House gate.
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Gettysburg
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ICBM Work Goes to SAC From Air Command
Washington announces transfer of responsibility for intercontinental and intermediate range ballistic missiles to the Strategic Air Command. Gen. Thomas D White, Air Force chief of staff, said the move from Air Research and Development Command this week marks a mature planning approach to missile programs.
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Strategic Air Command
Thomas D.~ White
Air Force
Air’ Research and Development Command
Monarch Continues U S Tour Amid Moroccan War Flurry
King Mohammed V of Morocco extends a U S sightseeing tour as fighting back home in Time intensifies. He travels from Virginia to Henry Airport after a flat tire delay, with aide Col. Moulay-Hafid staying in Rabat. No talks were announced before departure as Hafid joined the king’s party on the long schedule through Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City.
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Ising Mohammed V
Morocco
Mohammed
Washington
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Dewin
Rabat
Hafid
Spanish Planes Kill 180 in Clash
A Moroc can independence party source reports air strikes by Spanish planes killing about 180 rebels near Rabat. The event is tied to efforts by authorities to crush the rebellion led by Istiglal Moulay Hassan and other factions.
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Army Policies Blasted Soldier Says
Washington reports that policy critiques target army ranks and duties as misapplied. Officials claim personnel including soldiers, clerks, and guards face intensified demands. The dialogue highlights strained assignments and calls for policy review amid ongoing military operations.
Fairfax Youth Dies In Highway Mishap
A 19 year old Fairfax youth died in a highway mishap according to an Associated Press report. The crash details remain unclear but authorities investigated the scene and identified the victim.
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