Kansas Lifts Anthrax Curb In 3 Counties
OSWIEGO Kan UP State Officials said today that the flannel anthrax quarantine in three southeastern Kansas counties has been lifted. E P Reynolds state ment and livestock inspector in southeast Kansas said the quarantine imposed Aug 2 on Labette Cherokee and part of Montgomery Counties to prevent the spread of the cattle disease was lifted. Fewer than 200 farms remain restricted by the quarantine. At one time there were 600 individual quarantines. About 400 head of cattle died in Kansas from anthrax. Vaccinated animals may be sold for slaughter six weeks after inoculation and quarantined farms will be released 10 days after vaccination if there have been no deaths. Missouri and Oklahoma have embargoed Kansas cattle shipments from the stricken area but require a health certificate and permit from the Kansas division office.
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Oswiego
Kan
Kansas
E. P. Reynolds
Kar
Labette
Cherokee
Montgomery County
Reynolds
Missouri
Oklahoma
Mayor Cleared of Vice Charge in Portland Case
Schrunk, Portland’s five-time mayor, was freed from the last vice charge in a lengthy probe. A state circuit court dismissed the indictment, with prosecutor noting no crime. Two earlier charges also dropped. about half of over 100 indictments in the years-long investigation have been wiped out.
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Portland
Ore
Schrunk
Jstate
Schrunts
Big Jim Elkins
Arthur Tigges
Flu Epidemic Spreads Across Texas and Beyond
The article details widespread influenza alerts from Trinity to Dallas and along the Texas coast. It notes 100 children ill in Trinity, dozens of schools closed, 450 students at Texas Christian University ill, and outbreaks in Fort Worth and Oklahoma with numerous absences. Officials caution about Asian flu but vary on confirmation.
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Trinity
Tex
Conroe
Dallas
J. W. Bass
Jasper
Texas
Beautont
Port Avihor
Port Acres
Angleton
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Arcada
DeSoto County High School
N.Y
Pennsylvania Health
West Virginia Health Department
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Navy
Norman, Naval Base
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater
Storm winds delay travel as watches extend inland
Two women report escaping injuries in driving rain near New Orleans while a tropical system expands warnings to Pensacola. Forecasters predict up to eight inches of rain in southern Louisiana and Mississippi with tides three to five feet along gulf shores. Coast Guard coordinates advisories, evacuations, and small craft precautions from Galveston to Cedar Key as Morgan City tightens sandbagging plans.
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New Orleans
Meridian
Miss
Pensacola
Fla
Morgan City
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Cameron
Galveston
Tex
Cedar Key
Cameron Parish
Audrey
New Orleans Coast Guard
Gulf of Mexico
Coast Guard
Pointe Au Ferreef
Atchafalaya Bay
Grande Isle
Kit Cortez
Prayer in Nancy's Bar Ends Calmly After Gun Threat
In Jiquiston upstate there was a tense prayer meeting at Nancy's Bar on Tuesday. Fred Thompson, 36, said a man with a .45 demanded prayer or death during an argument with B. Saul W. Saul pulled a knife, and Thompson claimed Saul fled home to fetch a gun. Thompson then reportedly forced Saul to kneel and pray until police arrived. Thompson faced a charge of loitering while Saul was charged with drunkenness.
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Jiquston
Nancy
Fred Thompson
B. Saul
Saul
Thompson
Duncan on Trial After Double Slaying in Lawton
Duncan remains under mental observation as investigators probe a fatal double shooting at the Tillery home. A 22 caliber rifle was fired into the diving room killing Tillery and wounding Ivey, both linked to Oklahoma Drug Sales Co. Coppenbarger, a friend, and others were present earlier. Duncan faces a 10 year suspended sentence from a Tillman county robbery case.
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Duncan
Tillery
Ivey
Otis Waldron
County
Allorney
Warren Crane
Lawton
Joe Ray Coppenbarger
Smith
Coppenbarger
Oklahoma Drug Sales Co
Till
Twirler from San Salvador to lead LHS entertainment
Darlene Powell, a noted twirler who has appeared in major magazines and a 1956 U and Camera spread, joins Lawton High's entertainment lineup. She recalls a near fire incident with a flaming baton in Miami Beach and plans to coach LHS drum major and majorettes, assist college teams, and work with local musical units. She traveled from Florida to Oklahoma in November and praises the weather.
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San Salvador
Central America
U. &. Camera Magazine
Darlene
Miami Beach
Powell
LHS
Haltite
Ity
Lago
Rawson
University of Oklahoma
Miami
Oklahoma
Florida
School Desegregation Worries Highlight Week
Integrated first grade classes rose for the second day as pupils resumed normal routines. John Kasper pleaded innocent on an inciting a riot charge and received 60 days to prepare his defense. In Newport, Eisenhower was to answer Rep. Powell’s demand for a meeting with Negro leaders on integration. In Washington, DOJ plans a possible injunction against Faubbs, with FBI involvement denied by Hoover amid rumors of sit-ins and subpoenas for witnesses.
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John Kasper
Newport
Eisenhower
Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
Powell
Washington
Justice Departent
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Central High School
Lite Rock
U.S
Osro Cobb
Harris To Open Own Law Office
Sen Fred R Maris of Lawton announced the opening of his private law office at 30 Security Bank Bldg for general practice. He left the firm Bledsoe Nicklas and Carisman to establish solo practice after the legislature adjourns in June. Harris, a Cotton County native, earned a 1952 BA and a 1954 law degree with distinction, is Phi Beta Kappa and Order of the Coif. He and wife live at 405 W N 31st and have two children Kathryn, 7, and Byron Baldwin, 4 months.
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Fred R. Maris
Lawton
Harris
Bledson, Nicklas and Carisman
Cotton County
Marris
University of Oklahoma
State School
Narvis
Phi Beta Kappa
National Scholastic Society
Order of the Coif
Bledsoe, Nicklas
Kathryn
Byron Baldwin
City Man Quizzed About Head Injury
Lawton a man identified as Donal G. Jordan was treated and released after a head injury. He told police he was struck by a blunt instrument wielded by a woman's husband at a southeast Lawton club. Officers followed a blood trail from a broken plate glass window at 206 D to Second and EL.
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Lawton
Donal G. Jordan
Jordan
Second
Civil Defense Film Shown To City By Kiwanis Club
A Civil Defense film on the Army’s disaster role was shown at the Northwest Kiwanis noon meeting. Richard Greep presented the film, county CD director John R. Bostick spoke briefly, and Bud Paschal joined as a new member. Guests included J B. Stinson and others from Lawton and nearby areas.
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U.S. Army
Northwest Kiwanis Club
Richard Greep
John R. Bostick
A. J
Buddy Paschal
Gore
Jay Dee Fountain
J B. Stinson
Union City
Tenn
Walter R. Pettibone
Cal Reeder
Jack Spencer
Sam Holden
Lawton
Gore Memorial Dedication Held in Oklahoma City
Former U S Senator Elmer Thomas delivered the dedicatory address Tuesday in Oklahoma City for a memorial unveiling honoring the late Senator Gore. Governor Raymond Gary introduced Senator Thomas at the ceremony sponsored by the Daughters of Democracy, with a granite marker placed at the northwest corner of the fairgrounds women's building.
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U.S
Elmer Thomas
Lawson
Oklaouma City
Sen
Thomas F. Gore
Raymond
Gary
Nomas al
Daughters of Democracy
Fairgrounds Women's Building
Army TV entertainment program cuts threaten enlistment shows
Fort Sill and Fort Sam Houston details reveal Fourth Army TV shows produced for recruiting. Heiman notes budget cuts hit Special Services, narrowing cadre of officers and risking loss of experienced entertainment staff. Ed Sullivan helped launch Army shows after screenings from all Army talent contests. Fort Bliss and others to host features as plans adjust.
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Fourth Army
Heiman
Fort’ Sill
Richard Slayes
Arn
Charlie Applewhile
Army
Fort Sill
Steve Allen
Arlene Francis
Meiman
Special Services’ Recreation Division
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Bliss
Ed Sullivan
Sullivan
Rep. Thomason
N.J
Special Services
New Jersey
Solon
Herman
Jury Deliberations Continue In Confidential Libel Trial
In Los Angeles the jury in the criminal libel case involving The Confidential magazine and co defendants Whisper magazine Publisher's-Distributing Corp Hollywood Research Inc and Marjorie-Meade began a second day of deliberations after a six week trial Jurors spent 5 hours 20 minutes yesterday and were kept overnight in a hotel pending verdicts continue deliberations on charges of conspiracy to commit criminal libel and publish lewd material.
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Los Angeles
Jury Today
Whisper Magazine
Publisher's — Distributing Corp
Hollywood Research, Inc
Marjorie - Meade
Oklahoma City Market Report on Poultry Eggs and Livestock
State Board of Agriculture reports prices for wheat broilers eggs and livestock in Oklahoma City and state towns. Prices span Wheat Nov hard around 1.83 to 1.93 at several towns. Eggs firm with regional standards. Butterfat and milk note. Livestock show calves steers heifers and cows with various price ranges. Hogs and sheep prices noted with shifts.
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State Board of Agriculture Today
Guymon
Hooker
Oklahoma ‘City
Alya
Clinton
Enid
Vici
Bigon
Blackwell
el Rend
Hennessey
Kingfisher
Meyford
Yukon
Waconga la
Frederick
Broilers
Muskogee
Oklahoma
City
Tulsa
Vinita
Elk City
Watauga
Shattuck
Oklahoma City
Lawton
Pauls Valley
Elie Cuty
el Reno
Watonga
Butterlat, No. J
Eli
Lawton, Shattuck
Red Chinese shell hits small offshore island report
Reds on the mainland fired 10 shells this morning at Kaoteng Island in the Matsu group. The Nationalist Defense Ministry said the firing was ineffectual and did not say if the Nationalists replied, the first action against offshore islands since August.
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Formosa
Kaoteng
Matsu
Defense Ministry
Avg Ae
Deaths in Oklahoma City: Sgt Spears and wife die in double shooting
Police report a neighbor saw Mrs. Spears visit the Cathey home shortly before the shootings. Sgt Spears was seen walking home as Mrs Spears left to visit him. The bodies were found in the kitchen of the Spears apartment, both victims pronounced dead at 7 45 p m. Investigators said Sgt Spears shot his wife then killed himself. The children, Jessie and Yvonne, were being cared for by Mrs Cathey. Funeral services for Mrs Spears and Sgt Spears were pending arrival of relatives. The couple had two children and Spears served in the Far East theater from 1935 to 1937 at Fort Sill. The investigation noted powder burns near the wounds and a .32 caliber Savage pistol was involved.
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Woors
Cathey
Kitchnen
Spear
1 “Army Hospital
Stet
Fort Sill
Lawson
Far East
Becker Funeral
Oday
Telaho Jefferson
Fletcher
de Bessie
Johnson
Demo Leader Attacks Ike in Integration Stance
Raleigh, NC, Democratic National Chairman Paul Butler wrapped a two day gathering with southern leaders by denouncing President Eisenhower over the Little Rock crisis. He urged enforcement of federal court orders, signaled sympathy for southern colleagues, and predicted civil rights debates at the national convention while opposing new federal legislation this term. He said the regional talks aim to blunt Operation Dixie and weaken GOP beachheads in the South.
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N.C
DUP
Democratic National
Paul ‘Butler
Eisenhower
Little Rock
Butler
Party Advisory Council
Orval Faubus
Arkansas
Faubus
Hearing Details of Murder Charge in Army Family Case
The lab at a U S Army hospital indicated the inlaw daughter died from multiple extreme injuries. The murder complaint was read to the suspect, who broke down in court. A sergeant allegedly admitted beating the infant after she cried, while his wife’s two other children were cared for.
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U.S Army Hospital
Inlaw
Giles
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