Hitler Dead At Last Aide Recalls Final Day And Bodies Burned
Nazi valet Hans Linge recounts how he poured gasoline on Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun and watched their bodies burn after their suicides in the Berlin bunker on April 30, 1945. He also claimed responsibility for cremating Martin Bormann and described Hitler as calm and sober during the end.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Reich
Eva Braun
Hans Linge
Linge
West Berlin
Martin Bormann
Potsdammer Platz
Eva
Dulles Two-Fold Plan For Geneva Meeting
Secretary of State Dulles unveiled two plans for the Big Four foreign ministers conference at Geneva one to counter Russian obstruction and one to exploit any genuine Soviet harmony moves He urged world opinion to push for East German freedom and for disarmament steps while warning against exposing the United States to danger He noted Soviet rhetoric and potential peaceful change but stressed uncertainty about real purposes He spoke to the American Legion convention and outlined United States devotion to peace without sacrifice of security He did not forecast the Geneva outcome and discussed implications for East Europe and captive nations
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Fla.p
Dulles
United States
American Legion
Russia
East Germany
Europe
Eisenhower
Great Britain
France
Geneva
Austria
Soviet Union
Germany
Denver
Faure Wins Confidence Vote Easily
Paris premier Edgar Faure wins a strong confidence vote 477 to 140 as the National Assembly approves his Moroccan reform plan for home rule in the North African protectorate. The debate signals potential further clashes over timing and the regency council to transfer Sultan Mohammed Ben Moulay Arafa’s powers.
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Paris
Edgar Faure
National Assembly
Faure
Mohammed Ben Moulay Arafa
France
Pierre Boyer de Latour
Si Bekkai
Pasha
Sefrou
Williams Eyes 1956 Senate Run In Pickup Campaign
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Cowboy Pink Williams announced renewed interest in challenging Sen. Mike Monroney in the next Democratic primary. He said if he runs he will canvass the state in a pickup truck with a house to house campaign, and will reveal plans after year’s start. Supporters of former Sen. Elmer Thomas back the effort, though Williams did not name speakers.
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Oklahoma City
Pink Williams
Mike Monroney
Williams
Raymond Gary
U.S
Elmer Thomas
Monroney
Buffaloes Star In Around The World In 80 Days Film
A herd of over 500 trained buffaloes performed for Todd-AO cameras in Craterville Park as part of the Around The World In 80 Days production. The scene, shot in under 20 minutes, involved 10 cowboys guiding the herd across improvised tracks while a 35-man crew recorded. Producer-director Mike Todd and crew praised the locals. Todd then headed to New York for Oklahoma! premiere events.
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Wichita Mountains
Todd-Ao
Jules Verne
Hollywood
Buffaloes
Durango
Colo
Frank Rush Jr
Craterville Park
Mike Todd
Lou Borzage
Todd
Borzage
New York City
New York
Ellis W. Carter
Wally Chewning
Burglars Hit Eight Spots and Robbery Puzzle Deepens
CITY detectives sought leads after weekend burglaries at three homes and four businesses plus two safes damaged at Farmers Lumber Co. Two armed robbers robbed a cashier at the Austin Drive-In Theater on U. S. 62, escaping with $150. Road blocks failed to stop them. several suspects were released as clues remained scant and the same culprit(s) may have staged eight burglaries.
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Austin Drive-In
Lawton
U. S. 62
Sheriff's
Farmers Lumber Co
Dee Clements
Lee
Eisenhower Leaves Hospital Terrace For First Outdoor Flight
President Eisenhower walked on an eighth floor terrace at Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Denver with Mrs Eisenhower, enjoying a view of the Rocky Mountains after his heart attack on September 24. Vice President Nixon postponed a Near East goodwill tour. A helicopter circled the hospital as Hagerty commented on potential photo attempts.
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Eisenhower
Fitzsimons Army Hospital
Rocky Mountains
Berthoud Pass
Long’s Peak
Richard M. Nixon
Near East
James C. Hagerty
Wilson Blocks Army Jet Move
Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson, pressed by the Air Force, blocked the Army from joining the jet flying business. As a compromise, the Air Force will let the Army operate a limited number of small jets on a loan basis amid a long standing dispute over military aviation roles and missions.
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Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Air Force
Army
Army Aviation
Army Air Corps
Fair Skies and Brisk Weather Across Lawton Area
Lawton and the state enjoy continued fair skies and brisk temperatures with little change expected in the coming days. Clouds may form in the southeast Tuesday and spread Wednesday across the east and south. Today’s high reaches 78 with a 48 degree low tonight. Tuesday’s highs in the low 80s. Many local residents enjoyed Sunday’s perfect fall weather with picnics in the Wichita Mountains. the day topped at 76 degrees.
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Lawton
Two Lawton Men Die in Bloody Weekend Crash Toll
A brutal weekend on Oklahoma roads left ten people dead across the state, with 12 injuries in the Lawton area. Lawton residents Oval Edgar Nunn aged 46 and Eddie H. Gill Jr aged 21 died, along with Apache resident Alex McCubbin Walker, 60, in fatal accidents that pushed the state toll to 438 for the year.
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Lawton
Oklahoma
Eddie H. Gill Jr
Alex McCubbin Walker
Molotov Puts Halt To Talk Of Downfall
MOSCOW V M Molotov said he will fly Oct 25 to Geneva for the Big Four foreign ministers conference opening two days later. He spoke at a luncheon with Canada’s Lester B Pearson. Western diplomats halted speculation that his self criticism in Communist may signal policy shifts or power struggles. State victims listed include Jesse Farris Moore Reba Vinita Harrison Harold Ainsworth Clifford Joe Littledave William Franklin Cater Herbert Lewis and John William Franklin. A two car crash near Temple and Fletcher left Walker dead. See DEATHS Page 2.
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V.M. Molotov
Geneva
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
Molotov
Presidium
Jesse Farris Moore
Lindsay
Reba Vinita Harrison
Oklahoma City
Harold Ainsworth
Ranger
Tex
Clifford Joe Littledave
Miami
William Franklin Cater
Hill County
Miss
Herbert Lewis
John William Franklin
Tulsa
Nunn
Temple
Lawton
Gill
James Darrel Romines
Fletcher
Walker
Mad Bomber Strikes Again In Times Square Theater
A crude home made bomb exploded Sunday night in the Paramount Theater during a Blood Alley showing in Times Square. About 1,000 people were present but no injuries were reported. Authorities believe the device mirrors prior bombings by the same unidentified assailant who has targeted New York theaters and transit hubs. A bomb found Aug 11 at the Roxy did not detonate.
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New York
Times Square
Paramount Theater
Public
Cityans To Honor Solon Tonight
Congressman Victor Wickersham of Mangum visits Lawton for a brief stay meeting Mayor Ellsworth Lions club luncheon guest Glenn Dillingham and an appreciation dinner at Hotel Lawtonian. He plans to fly to Washington after the event, following attendance at the Cotton Bowl game in Dallas.
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Victor Wickersham
Mangum
Lawton
Washington
Lawtonian
Wickersham
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Soviet power seen at peak NATO warned of greater threat
Gen Sir John Whiteley told NATO defense ministers in Paris that the Soviet military threat to the alliance has never been greater, though he did not believe the Soviets seek war. He cited advances in jet fighters bombers nuclear weapons and submarines and noted the Red Army is stronger than ever. He argued the 800000-man reduction does not reduce offensive capability due to improved weapons and training.
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Soviet Union
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
John Whiteley
Britain
NATO
Pentagon
Whiteley
Russia
Red Army
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U. S. Continental
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