Aggies Receive Gamma Globulin Preventive Injections
Thirty eight Cameron College students linked to Bob Harlan received gamma globulin injections as a preventive measure for polio. Dr. Frank Austin and Dr. Royce Means led the mass treatment, the first in the county, with the serum limited and regulated by state health authorities.
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Frank Austin
Cameron College
A. L. Deutschendorf
Aggie
Bob Harlan
Gene Czemerys
Cameron
Royce Means
Memorial Hospital
Danny Eppler
North Hall
Harlan
Means
State Health Department
Boss Crump in extremely critical condition in Memphis
E H Crump age 80, longtime Memphis political boss, remained in extremely critical condition today with severe heart disease. His physician said anything can happen now as he fights for life.
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Memphis, Tenn
E. H. Crump
Tennessee
Memphis-Shelby County
Democratic
Phenix City Racketeers Seek Negotiated Terms Before Trial
Phenix City racketeers push for negotiated prison terms rather than stand trial before vice cleanup juries. Indicted gamblers led by Hoyt Shepherd and Jimmy Matthews pleaded guilty with penalties from two months and $300 to 30 months. Others eye settlements as jurors favored death in one case. safecracker John Benefield was fined and jailed.
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Phenix City
Ala
Vice Cleanup
Hoyt Shepherd
Jimmy Matthews
Godwin Davis Sr
Godwin Jr
E. L. Cook
John Benefield
National Guard
Alabama
Relief Recipients Won't Lose Aid
Oklahoma officials say emergency food rations will not cut welfare aid while a federal clarification is sought. Public Welfare Director L E Rader will fly to Washington to resolve regulator conflicts. He notes food commodities should not be deducted from aid nor counted as income as the state shifts from 85 to 100 percent of its budget.
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Oklahoma City
L. E. Rader
Public Welfare Department
Rader
Washington
Wilson Sorry For Mentioning Dogs at Fund Dinner
Secretary of Defense Wilson apologized for bird dog remarks that sparked a political furor while insisting they were distorted. He defended his labor record during a $100-a-plate Republican fund dinner in Chicago and said opponents used the issue to misrepresent him. He noted labor protests and support from President Eisenhower amid calls from Illinois Governor Stratton to cancel the speech.
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Chicago
Wilson
Detroit News
Damenenss
Detroit
Eisenhower
William G. Stratton
Lllnois
Stratton
Unseasonable Cold Snap Grips Lawton as Temperatures Drop
A cold front swept into the Lawton area around midnight dropping temperatures about 40 degrees from the previous day record and producing winds up to 60 miles per hour. The high reached 96 in October, with an overnight low near 55 and a forecast max of 65 to 70. Statewide records followed, Hollis hit 100, Hobart 99, and Mina reported 45.
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Lawton
Hollis
Hobart
Oo Yg Mina
Vest
Weather Bureau warns as Hurricane Hazel nears U S coast
The Weather Bureau issues hurricane warnings for the North Carolina capes area as Hazel strengthens to 130 mph and moves north northwest toward the U S coast. Forecasters expect landfall near Cape Hatteras with center to the west, while advisories extend to the Virginia Capes and Charleston.
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North Carolina
U.S
Miami
Fla
Weather Bureau
North Carolina Capes
Hazel
Virginia Capes
Charleston
S. C
Palm Beach
Kennedy Led Lawton Real Estate and Banking Pioneer
Funeral services for John Kennedy 84 longtime Lawton real estate and banking figure will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He died after a year of ill health at his daughter’s home. Kennedy chaired the Security Bank and Trust Co. board from 1932 to 1938 and led Kennedy and Company after moving to Lawton in 1906. He founded banks in Cement and Fletcher earlier in his career and was active in civic and fraternal groups including the Lawton Rotary Club and Knights of Columbus. He was a past president of the Lawton Real Estate Board and a longtime insurer and developer.
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John Kennedy
Pioneer Lawton Real Estate and Insurance
Board of Security Bank and Trust Co
Blessed Sacrament
Kennedy
George McKenney
Laird
McKenney
Lawton Council 1287
Knights of Columbus
Lincoln County
Audubon
Iowa
M. D. Kennedy
el Reno
Kennedy Brothers
Cement
Cement State Bank
Fletcher State Bank
Fletcher
Lawton
Kennedy and Company
Alice Clifford
Security Bank and Trust Company
Home Savings and Loan
Frederick, Fletcher
Elgin
Sens
Brownsville
Texas
Lawton Real Estate Board
Oklahoma Real Estate Association, Inc
Oklahoma Association of Insurance Agents
Lawton Insurers Exchange
Lawton Rotary Club
Lawton Council No. 1287
General Tinker Assembly
Hagler identity linked to Fort Worth murder case
Oklahoma officials expect to name the man as David F. Hagler Jr. in connection with a murder feared to involve a man named Hearn from the Fort Worth area. Hagler allegedly told a confused story of travel between Texas and Oklahoma after visiting a Cedarvale tourist court.
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Fort Worth
Steele Westbrook
Oklahoma Crime Bureau
David F. Hagler Jr
Hearn
Westbrook
Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation
Hagler
Oklahoma
Riday
Staton
Texas
John
Joe
Cedarvale
Okla
Democrats Lead as Alaska Returns Narrow Gaps Close
In Alaska Democrats widened margins as late returns boosted H. J. Lannen over incumbent Henry Benson for labor commissioner and strengthened E. L. Bartlett’s lead for Congress. Legislature seats favored Democrats in most districts, though five northern seats remained undecided. Analysts linked Alaska results to national expectations.
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Juneau
Alaska
Anchorage
H. J. Lannen
Henry Benson
Lannen
Benson
E. L. Bartlett
Congress
Barbara Dimock
Lawton Names Two New Elementary Schools After Presidents
Lawton school officials announced the two proposed elementary schools will bear presidential names. The Greer addition becomes John Adams and the 27th and Park site will be Grover Cleveland. federal funds of 180000 are allocated for Adams and Cleveland projects with Washington reviewing plans. Brick work starts on the junior high cafeteria by C T Hughes Construction for completion by the second semester.
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Lawton
Board of Education
United States
Greer
John Adams
27Th
Park
Grover Cleveland
Adams School
Washington
Cleveland
C. T. Hughes Construction Company i
Nixon Denies Profanity On TV Speech in California
In Van Nuys California on Thursday Vice President Richard Nixon denied via a spokesman that he used a profane outburst during a televised political address. KTTV said the station received hundreds of viewer calls and that James Bassett blamed the incident on KTTV technicians while Nixon chose not to comment directly.
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van Nuys
Calif
Richard Nixon
Nixon
KTTV
GOP
James Bassett
Bassett
Mock To Address Banquet Tonight
Fred Mock Republican candidate for U S Senate will address a county Republican gathering at Old South cafeteria at 7 p m The Eisenhower birthday banquet costs five dollars a plate sponsored by the Comanche county Women s Republican club Mrs Ruby Eckhart president Also Republican state committeewoman from Comanche county and Claude Martin Republican committeeman greet Mock upon arrival About 50 persons expected
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Fred Mock
U.S. Senate
Old South
Comanche County
Two Are Quizzed Released In Death Probe
Two men were questioned and released Wednesday in the death of Lillian Mae Kellar, 47, found bruised in her trailer. County Attorney Manville Redman said autopsy results are pending at Fort Sill, with no word yet on cause of death. Earl Kellar, 62, her husband, remains in custody after naming a man he said helped bring her home bruised.
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Lawton
Lillian Mae Kellar
Manville Redman
Fort Sill
Station Hospital
Kellars
Navy Band Fails To Make Lawton Parade
The United States Navy band did not arrive in Lawton for the three band parade due to an enroute detour from Mus ee caused by a bridge. Comdr. Charles Brendler said the band will perform at Lawton High School gym at 1:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. A banquet for visiting musicians is set for 5:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.
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United States Navy
Lawton
An &N
Musee
Charles Brendler
Lawton High School
Oklahoma Election Board Faces 100000 Shortfall for November Vote
The State Election Board in Oklahoma City warns it may be about 100000 short to fund the November 2 general election after a 200000 reduction in the 1953 appropriation. Board secretary J William Cordell notes three options to cover the gap including emergency funds, legislative help in January, or paying as funds allow. The board has about 55261 left from a 355000 appropriation, with last year’s costs totaling 184260.62 and costs likely lower due to 686 fewer precincts.
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Oklahoma City
State Election Board
Board
J. William Cordell
Election Board
Johnston Murray
Cordell
Alternativ
Cit
Legis
Chamber To Hear First Fund Report
The 1954 55 United Fund Red Cross campaign opens with Friday noon Forum luncheon at the Old South cafeteria. Drive Chairman Warren Wolverton and officials will begin accepting donations at 11 30 a.m. Reports from civic groups will be presented as funds are turned in to reach a total for presentation. Continuous reports will follow daily next week during club meetings.
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United Fund-Red Cross
Forum
Chamber of Commerce
Old South
Drive
Warren Wolverton
Bae
Chamber
Eisenhower Celebrates 64th Birthday in Colorado
President Eisenhower turns 64 as he enjoys healthful status amid a tough political battle over a possible second term. Colorado luncheon at Cherry Hills and a quiet downtown dinner mark a birthday week ahead of travel to Indianapolis for a farm policy address.
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Denver
Eisenhower
Colorado
Cherry Hills Country Club
Denver White House
Washington
Indianapolis
Army Hospital
White House
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