Fulbright Seeks Ike Visit Over Southwest Drouth
Senator Fulbright urged President Truman to personally inspect the drought hit Southwest, warning that without prompt free wheat and corn aid and disaster relief many farmers in Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas will be ruined before winter. He cited 100 degree heat and arid rivers like the War Eagle as signs of a broad crisis and urged swift action and possible government freight coverage.
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Ponca City Man Dies After Car Crash
A Ponca City resident died eight days after a two vehicle wreck on a county road northeast of Ponca City. The patrol initially listed natural causes but later investigations indicate fatal injuries from the crash not immediately evident.
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Dormitory Addition Approved by Regents at Southwestern College
The Board of Regents for state colleges approved plans for a new dormitory wing at Southwestern State College, Weatherford. Bids open September 29 with completion expected by the second semester. project valued around $550,000 with architects already chosen. Plans to be counted in November and the building ready for the 1955 term.
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Safeway president notes keener competition and stamps use
Lingan A Warren, president of Safeway Stores, told stockholders that competition in retail food is growing fiercer with rivals using trading stamps and giveaways. He cited first half 1954 net sales of 821,853,404 and net income of 6,615,971, equal to 1.76 per share on 3,369,521 shares.
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OEA Group Meets In Capital Friday
Oklahoma Education Association legislative steering committee will meet in Oklahoma City to discuss segregation and school building issues. They will present polished recommendations to the Legislative Council and likely propose school financing changes if desegregation ends the current separate financing system.
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OU Plans To Maintain Segregation At Oklahoma State
Norman OK OU Board of Regents votes to keep racial segregation this year except in Langston University linked courses. State attorney general says new Supreme Court ruling does not void Oklahoma law. statutes must be revised. Regents accept resignations of four Board of Control members over investment policy. Decision on abolishing the university public school delayed. Norman officials warn 300 students may shift to city schools, increasing costs.
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Hester Says Dems Won't Desert Party
Oklahoma City Democratic Chairman Smith Hester rejects GOP hopes to win by courting defecting Democrats. He says few Oklahoma Democrats would desert their party and argues healing comes by choosing between Democratic and Republican lines, urging Republicans to rethink reliance on Democratic support.
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Miss Universe Miriam Stevenson Seeks School Finish Line
Miriam Stevenson, Miss Universe, plans to return to Winnsboro South Carolina to finish school after a brief Hollywood stint. She has three years at Lander College for Girls and says acting may not be for her, preferring to complete her final year with classmates. Her parents describe her as determined and independent.
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Cotton price supports seen at 90 percent parity next year
Washington reports farm law changes would keep price supports near 90 percent of parity even with a 11 million bale crop. It outlines flexible supports from 82 to 90 percent and a set aside from surplus, with carryover 4.8 million bales and imports about 200 thousand.
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State GOP Plans Barbecue Tonight
Republican leaders plan a large barbecue in Woodward to formally launch gubernatorial candidate Reuben Sparks. Sparks will address supporters and attack Democratic opponent Gary as the darling of machine politics as his statewide network coverage begins.
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Courtroom Fight Fine Is Upheld
Oklahoma City A 100 fine assessed John W Young Sapulpa attorney for a fight in the Creek County courtroom was upheld by the Criminal Court of Appeals yesterday. The two fighters contended the brawl began outside then moved inside the room after a struggle over missing files. Finch paid his fine while Young appealed. The court also ordered Donald Keith Rea in Tulsa County to admit 5000 bond and reversed the conviction of Roy Hutchinson in Garfield County for three years for assault due to improper cross examination of witnesses.
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Actress Elizabeth Taylor Reunites With Wilding in Hollywood
Elizabeth Taylor and husband Michael Wilding arrived by plane from London to Hollywood after a brief visit to Wilding’s parents in England. The couple journeys come as they resume residence in the United States. Public interest surrounds the English born actress and her film career ahead.
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