National Air Show Opens as Bendix Race Postponed
Weather delays 24 hour Bendix Trophy race on coast to coast by six Air Force pilots in F100 Super Sabre jets. Despite low ceilings and hazy visibility, the three day national aircraft show opened at International Airport before about 60 000 spectators. Jets planned a 2.325 mile cross country flight with one refuel stop from George AFB Victorville. F100s expected to average over 650 mph, possibly surpassing the existing 652.522 mph record set by Col. Robert R. Scott in an F84 Thunderjet.
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Air Force
International
George Air Force Base
Victorville
Calif
Robert R. Scott
Arson Becoming Major Problem in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City report details a surge in arson with 300 unexplained fires in 1954. State Fire Marshal Ralph Duroy announces an arson education institute at the University of Oklahoma November 2-4 on the Norman campus, backed by extension, law enforcement, and insurers. He notes many suspected arson cases were not investigated due to limited resources and emphasizes urgent action to curb arson statewide.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Ralph Duroy
Duroy
University of Oklahoma
Norman
United States
Cotton in good shape in Broxton and Stecker areas
Cotton crops in the Broxton and Stecker communities are described as in excellent condition though somewhat later than last year. Strong yields expected with favorable growing weather, local reports indicate.
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Broxton
Stecker
Cotton's Fair Judges Set for September Dates
Jasper M. Hart and Miss Maurita Green named judges for the Cotton county free fair to be held September 14 to 16. Livestock judge Orville Sweet from Snyder, crops judge Don Prophet of Cameron College, and poultry judge Carl Wick of the state Department of Agriculture. Horse show judge pending by the Round-up club. 4-H and home demonstration judges listed with named agents and assistants. A two night amateur rodeo will be staged by the Round-up club at a nearby arena.
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Orville Sweet
Snyder Vocational
Don Prophet
Cameron College
Lawton
Carl Wick
State Department of Agriculture
Roundup Club
Green
Tommie Loy Hunter
Stephens County
Elizabeth Crosnoe
Hunter
Kittie Johnston
Tillman County
Genevieve Lawrence
S. O. Gaston
Signs That Salk Vaccine Seems To Work In Early Readings
The Associated Press surveys across 48 states and two countries find numerous signs of protective effect from the Salk polio vaccine even after one shot. Crude data show lower polio attack rates among vaccinated children, but officials urge caution and further analysis to avoid overinterpreting nonconfirmatory cases.
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New York
Associated Press
Garbage Can Cleanup Hits Stride Again
Lawton's garbage department resumes full effort to eliminate illegal garbage cans as health officials back the drive. A few tags were overzealous. Mayor Ellsworth orders tagging only illegal cans while education continues to ensure every home has a legal can for pickup. Dr Charles Miller stresses cans beyond ordinance pose health risks.
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Lawton
C. R. Ellsworth
Charles Miller
Ex Con Quizzed In Gang Murder In Fort Worth
Fort Worth police on Saturday questioned Jay Hunt 36 an ex convict who may know who killed Leroy Eggleston and Cecil Green. Two narcotics agents arrested him Friday and seized marijuana cigarettes two suitcases and clothes in his car trunk. Eggleston a Dallas Fort Worth underworld figure was found dead in a well six days after a shotgun killing Green was ambushed May 2 at a drive in on Jacksboro highway and Eggleston fled to Hunt's home for refuge.
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Fort Worth
Jay Hunt
Leroy
Tiney) Eggleston
Cecil Green
Hunt
Eggleston
Dallas - Fort Worth
Green
Jacksboro
Canada polio vaccination results reported by Health Minister
Health Minister Paul Martin says only two of 90 000 vaccinated Canadian children contracted polio while 475 total cases, about half paralytic, have occurred among 1.442 million other Canadians of all ages. Nearly one million children aged 3 to 9 received two shots as the polio total runs a quarter of the five year goal.
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U. S. Public Health Service
Oklahoma
Grady R. Mathews
Canada
Paul Martin
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