Harmony At State Legion Meet Amid Tense Vets Clash
Tulsa Oklahoma Daily notes a cordial close to the 37th annual state American Legion convention but reports lingering dissension over the Veterans Commission firing of Director Don Davis. Sparks fly between Raymond Trapp and Gov. Raymond Gary as resolutions on Frey and Newman circulate. Sen Robert Kerr and Seaborn Hins address sessions. officer elections near. A Harding College president urges real Americanism in schools and a proposed integration of Negro and white junior programs is discussed.
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Tulsa
Okla
American Legion
State Veterans Commission
Department
Raymond Trapp
Don Davis
Legion
Commission
Fred Frey
Chickasha
Jack Newman
Ponca City
Satellites slow to catch Soviet spirit of friendliness
Washington officials say Soviet satellites lag in embracing the spirit of friendliness shown by Russia toward the United States since Geneva. Experts attribute the delay to the longer period of Communist rule in the Kremlin compared with other Red-dominated governments.
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Washington
Russia
United States
Geneva
Kremlin
Cotton Damage Up At Oklahoma A&M Extension Report
Oklahoma A&M College extension division reports recent state showers increased cotton insect damage. Notable pests include weevils bollworms and leafworms.
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Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma A&m College Extension Division
Jungle Man Claims Proof Apes Kidnap Native Women
In Leopoldville Belgian Congo Maj. Jacques Daguet asserts proof of ape led kidnappings of native women. He recounts a chimpanzee abducting a river village woman, beating her, forcing her to a treetop, and feeding her before her escape, claiming verifiable details from the witness.
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Leopoldville
Belgian Congo
Middle
Congo
Maj
Jacques Daguet
Major Daguet
Congo River
Holle
Oklahoma cattle slaughter falls in July reports
Commercial cattle slaughter in Oklahoma during July was reported at 38 000 by the Federal State Crop reporting service, down 1 000 from July 1954.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Federal State
Sommelier, the French wine waiter's title explained
In France the term sommelier denotes a wine expert who assists guests, selects bottles, and manages wine service. The role emphasizes palate skill, knowledge of regions, and pairing guidance within a restaurant setting.
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France
Farmers Warned Of School Laws In Comanche County
Farmers in Comanche county are told that children under 16 must stay in school when the fall term begins. Alton P. Vickery of the U.S. Labor Department Oklahoma City explains the Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits underage farm work during local school hours if the crops go to interstate commerce. The rule applies to local residents and migratory children. “school hours” are those when the district schools are in session. No minimum age is set for before or after school work or during holidays.
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Comanche County
Alton P. Vickery
U.S. Department of Labor
Oklahoma City
Dom Perignon Invented Champagne in the 1600s
The French monk Dom Perignon led wine making at the Abbey of Hautvillers and, by accident, developed the champagne formula during the 17th century. The account notes his role in pioneering sparkling wine production.
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Dom Perignon
Hautvilliers
Evangelist Rally Draws 12000 in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City crowds fill the Fairgrounds Stadium for the Assemblies of God rally the largest in the denomination’s U.S. history with about 12 000 attendees. Sen Robert Kerr praised the denomination’s missionary program as the convention in Springfield Missouri outlines officer elections and ongoing sessions.
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Oklahoma City
Fairgrounds Stadium
Assemblies of God
United States
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma Democrat
Springfield
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Chas. Evans
Robert Musel
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Preferred Risk Mutual Insurance
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M & M Corp
P.O. Box
Clayton, Missouri
Robertshaw
International Harvester
Sprague’s Furniture Mart
E Avenue
Lawton Constitution
Don
Samuels
London
Chicago
Timothy O’connor
Alexander Samuels
Lon
W. C. Bonnell
Gale
Ek. Hardy Suggs ‘Music Co
D Avenue
Tweed
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