Phillips University Negro admissions protests widen
Oklahoma City ministers signed a resolution urging Phillips University to open classes to all races. President Briggs said the policy would not change, noting Negro undergraduates seeking admission were blocked while some graduate students are allowed. Atty. Gen. Williamson and 20 ministers will meet with Briggs as trustees convene Oct. 8.
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Oklahoma City
Oklaoma City
Christian Church
Phillips University
Enid
Bob Fudge
del City
Phillips
Eugene Briggs
Fudge
Briggs
Church
University
Oklahoma
United States of America
Supreme Court
Christian Churches of Oklahoma
Mac Q. Williamson
Changes In State Posts Announced In Comanche Cotton Area
State Sen. Bill Logan of Lawton announced several personnel changes in Comanche and Cotton counties. A district gasoline inspector will replace Roy Wilson who resigned, Art Runyon steps down as Cotton County election board chair, and no successor yet. Edith Laging named tax tag agent at Fletcher. C F Rothwell reappointed Cotton County registrar. A H Gabril recommended as appointment by Logan and county Democrats. Dr L H Fouts reappointed to the chiropractor examiners board.
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Comanche-Cotton County
Bill Logan
Lawton
Logan
Roy Wilson
Art Runyon
Comanche County
A. H. Gabril
Walters
Cotton County Democratic Central Committee
C. F. Rothwell
Cotton County
Charles Flanagan
Edith Laging
Fletcher
Ike Brandon
Oklahoma Tax Commission
L. H. Fouts
Board of
Chiropract ‘Examiners
City Merchants Plan Customer Relations Program By Ballots
Retail merchants in Lawton are invited to join a city wide customer relations survey mapped by Oklahoma University Extension division. Fourteen firms have signed on. at least 50 participants are needed. Sept 21 at 10 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, William Prickett will discuss participation. A $20 fee covers Hi Neighbor buttons ballots and materials.
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Lawton
Extension
Oklahoma University
Alread
William Prickett
Oklahoma University Extension Division
Chamber of Commerce
McCain Bypasses Censure Remarks
Mayor Joseph C. McCain returned from a two week vacation and declined comment on censure moves by city councilmen. He said he would prepare a statement for the council's next regular meeting and would have more to say then. He spoke after the special session held two weeks prior and left for the vacation early that morning.
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Joseph C. McCain
McCain
Trucks Collect 16000 Pounds Of Surplus Food For Needy
Two county trucks collected 16 000 pounds of surplus foods for 350 needy families in Oklahoma City. Commissioner Emil Woesner said redistribution will occur after weighing and checking at the Transfer Co warehouse, with distribution across three districts planned for next week.
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Oklahoma City
Emil Woesner
Anton
Woesner
OK ‘Transfer Co
Peter Wynn
Bill Kleeman
County Court Term Set for October 12
County Judge S. R. Harper on Thursday filed an order with Court Clerk Ollie Fite setting a jury term of court beginning October 12. So far only half the usual number of cases are docketed, with other term dates to be announced for district and superior courts per courthouse officials.
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S. R. Harper
Ollie Fite
Harper
Skies To Stay Fair In Area
Forecaster calls for generally fair weather with slightly cooler highs in the lower 90s over the weekend. Thursday topped 99 degrees before an overnight low near 66. tonight’s low expected around 65 with continued warm days ahead.
Cashier Confesses Fraud As Whitesville Bank Closes
In Whitesville Kentucky a bank was closed after cashier Bernard Barett admitted misusing funds totaling 417000 over four years. FBI charged Barett with misapplication of funds as state examiners flagged the deficit during routine checks.
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Whitesville
Bank of
Bernard Barett
FBI
Edward L. Boyle
Louisville
State Bank Examiner
Nursing Home Fire Kills Six In Kansas Town
Kin caid Nursing Home in western Kansas suffered a deadly blaze with six residents dead and one seriously injured. Eight patients escaped, with three reuniting and the rest aided by volunteers including local mayor H J Smethers. Fire officials described the scene as nearly total destruction as residents were evacuated from the Kin caid facility operated by Mr and Mrs S H Statham.
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Mary Reed
Humboldt
Kas
Elmer Johnson
Savonburg
Archie Taylor
Win
Kenneth Woolridge
Myra Lockart
Dulles and Eden Seek Full Equality for West Germany
London reports say US Secretary of State Dulles and British Foreign Secretary Eden agreed on speedy action to convene a preparatory conference. They favor integrating West Germany into Western security with full equality, as Bonn and Paris talks push for a seven nation defense alliance including West Germany, Britain, and France. The plan hinges on later NATO ministerial meetings and concrete action.
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London
U. S
Dulles
Churchill
Western
Germany
Foreign Office
Anthony Eden
Bonn
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
Eden
Paris
Pierre Mendes-France
Britain
France
Mendes-France
Churchill Eden
Foreign Ministry
Chancell
Adenauer
Brussels
NATO
Soverei
Driver Is Charged In Fatal Grandfield Crash
A Faxon man Ruel Tommy Lyles Jr. 20 was charged with reckless driving after his convertible struck a truck in Grandfield causing the death of Harold Aubry Davis 18 a Grandfield high school football player. Davis died when the car overturned pinning him and crushing his head. Two other passengers were injured Freeney 16 and Lee Wahkahquah 22. Truck driver Joseph Gebhart 54 was uninjured. The crash occurred about 7 15 p m on Bridge Street.
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Faxon
Grandfield
Harold Aubry Davis
Ruel
Tommy Lyles Jr
Davis
Lyles
Titman County
Bridge St
Freeney
Id Lee Wahkahquah
Joseph Gebhart
Rt. 1
Loveland
L. J. Lovett
Charlies Sai
Tillman Counee
I v
Dai
Six Retail Workers Union Officials Suspended in Welfare Funds Probe
Walter P. Reuther ordered remedial action against six top officers of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union after they admitted using welfare funds for high salaries and perks. Max Greenberg appointed auditors to examine five locals as state hearings urged supervision to curb abuses. Officials suspended include Joseph Procopio, Samuel Rosenzweig, Robert M. Ree, Ernest J. Dumas, Michael Werner, and Michael Sakman.
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New York
Walter P. Reuther
Reuther
RWD
CIO
Max Greenberg
New York State Insurance Department
Greenberg
Teall
State Insurance
Alfred J. Bohlinger
Joseph Procopio
The
State Union
Samuel Rosenzweig
United Culinary, Bar and Grill
Robert M. Ree
Autoire
Ernest J.dumas
United Seaview
Michael Werner
Michael Sakman
Fans To Get Look At Aggies Tonight
Lawton and area football fans get their first look at the Cameron Aggies tonight as Coach Jesse Thompson sends his well conditioned young gridders against Mors A&M of Warner. The game starts at 3 p.m. with tickets available at Roosevelt stadium booths. Connors arrived in town and worked out at the stadium yesterday. Travis Jackson will attend before leaving for Waldo Arkansas. Most Lawton baseball players left for home and will not attend tonight’s game.
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Lawton
Camtron Aggies
Jesse Thompson
Mors A&m
Warner
Roosevelt Stadium
Connors
Staium
Tom Johnson
Contravis Jackson
Waldo
Ark
Cameron College
Former MIG Pilot Enters Delaware U
The former MIG pilot known as Pinky enters the University of Delaware as a freshman. He wears the class cap, moves into dormitories, and begins college life amid greetings from Gen. Mark Clark. He remains reserved and avoids publicity as he adapts to campus restrictions.
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Delaware
Delo Kang Te
Korea
University of ‘Delaware
Mark Clark
Kenny
Nevada Guard Shot In Break Escape at State Prison
Three convicts escaped from the Nevada State Prison with a guard hostage. The guard was found dead and two convicts died in an abandoned truck. Two prisoners surrendered nearby. Suspects Don Gulovsen William R Burman Gene Liebig were identified with prior sentences ranging from 1 to life. An Indian scout helped capture Liebig.
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Carson City
Nev
Nevada State Prison
Don Gulovsen
Montana
William R. Burman
Chicago
Rocky Hill
Gene T. Liebig
Liebie
Burman
Gulovsen
Harry Fletch¢r
Mil
Miller
Pasgeaceni Lanier
Teen Coer Il
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Farmers Home Administration Office
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Leonard C. Wiley
Agriculture
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Benson
Brouth
FHA
Tion and Conservation
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ASC
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Eisenhower
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Mitchell
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