Oklahoma relief row sparks federal aid ultimatum
Oklahoma officials demand the federal government provide specifics after allegations of food distribution irregularities and political pressure. Abe Block of the Emergency Relief Board urged action or loss of surplus aid, while Rizley and others claimed investigators spoke to sources and found troubling evidence amid a Washington probe.
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Ed Rizley
Washington
Oklahoma
Abe Block
Oklahoma Emergency Relief Board
Block
Oklahoma Teleco mber rate hike suspended after public protest
Oklahoma City report: Southwestern Bell Telephone Co rate increase suspended by a three member Oklahoma Corporation Commission after adverse public reaction. A public hearing is set for October 7 in response to utility users' threats of court action. The commission also knocked out a planned 10 cent long distance rise and higher installation charges.
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Oklahoma City
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Ray C. Jones
Oklahoma
Southwestern Bell
Cartwright
Bell
Wilburn Cartwright
Mayor McCain Denounces Censure as Void and Controversy Rises
Mayor McCain labeled recent censure actions as void and without consequence after a heated council session sparked by a special meeting about water meter orders for churches. He called the moves out of order and vowed to continue as chief executive, while councilmen pledged to block any further church meter orders.
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Joseph McCain
McCain
Gore Paving Project Advances and City Actions
The Gore paving program moves toward its final phase with bids and a 15 day protest period ending as council approves plans for Gore Blvd from 19th to the city limits. The council also awards a Sewer District 7 contract and studies water restrictions while a Humane Society plan proposes operating the city animal shelter next year.
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Lawton Humane Society
Gore Blvd
19Th
Allo
Lawton
Sherman Machine and Iron Works
Humane Society
Longhorn Sale Set Thursday at Wichita Mountains Refuge
The annual Longhorn cattle auction will take place Thursday at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge corral, 12 miles northwest of Cache. Ernest Greenwalt says about 9 head of surplus stock including 25 calves from this year and various cattle will be sold starting 1:30 p.m. with some 200 spectators expected. Connie Hill serves as auctioneer.
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Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Ernest Greenwalt
Greenwalt
Cache
Refuge
Connie Hill
Cooler Weather To Stay Tonight Across Oklahoma
The forecast calls for cooler conditions tonight with upper 50s possible after dark. Thursday near 90 is expected as warm westerly winds return. Western Oklahoma rises to the 60s this afternoon while eastern areas may be ten degrees cooler. statewide rain is absent.
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Aerauves Wen
Oklahoma
Soctates
Lawton
Gage
Hobart
Ardmore
Chaplain's Forum Set At Sill Today
Fort Sill personnel gather at Theater No 1 at 3 p m for a Chaplain's Forum featuring Rt Rev Chilton Powell Episcopal Bishop of Oklahoma as guest speaker. The event includes a minute of silent prayer and is part of the Chaplain's Forum series.
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Fort So
Chilton Powell
Episcopal
Oklahoma
Tractor Rodeo Steals Spotlight at Junior Fair
Comanche county fair features a tractor contest with three divisions. Adult finalists face a written test before awards. junior entrants include Troy Thorn Joe Scott and Billy Caldwell. Sheep judging starts at 8 a.m. Thursday while cattle, swine, and beef events run with ribbons awarded.
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Billy Caldwell
Lawton
Future Farmer of America
Vern Caldwell
Comanche County Farm Bureau
Orville Sweet
Snyder
Edward Bard
Charlie Bard
Hulen
Ned Patton
Noodrow Patton
Chattanooga
Marvin Livingston
Oscar Ape Pace
Troy Thorn
D. E. Thorn
Cache
Joe Scott
R. V. Scott
Vernie Caldwell Lawton
Isday
Louie Kapoly
Comanche County
Senate recall possible in 48 hours over McCarthy issue
Senate leaders from both parties plan to take up the McCarthy censure matter soon with a recall order likely within 48 hours to allow a return session next Tuesday or Wednesday. Sen. Arthur V. Watkins chairing the six member committee is expected to report within 48 hours, as Johnson and Knowland weigh delaying or facing the issue now.
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Senate
McCarthy
Trice
Arthur V. Watkins
Utah
Watkins
William F. Flanders
Calif
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
William Fr. Knowland
Pabl Reing
WAC Uniforms Updated to Mix Women’s and Men’s Styles
Winter uniform trousers issued to WACs and nurses in Korea were tight in places. The Army decreed they may combine the most desirable of women's and men's uniforms. An official announcement noted a minor zipper location issue was solved by authorization.
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Pusan
Korea
WACS
Triple Jet Crash Fatal To Two Fliers
Two Air Force pilots were killed and another airman injured after a three-jet landing in heavy rain at Otis Base Massachusetts. Weather and radio issues caused near zero visibility and miscommunication with the control tower.
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Otis Air Force Base
Mass
Air Force
Russell H. Olson
St. Louis’ Park
Minn
John T Steele
Tor le
Edith S. Steele
Pocasset
I Luddy
Altoona
Hotel Stock Sales Reach Seven Thousand Two Hundred
Civic workers reported sales totaling 7200 as part of a campaign to raise 35000 in Hotel Lawtonian stock. About 35 of 70 workers gathered at Old South cafeteria for breakfast and a second breakfast was set for 8 a.m. Thursday. Joe Turner led the team with 21 shares sold at 100 each, while Harold Wilson topped the individual sales with 10 shares. Other leaders listed included E. C. Wilhemez with seven shares.
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Lawtonian Ste
Old South
Joe Turner
Harold Wilson
E. C. Wil- Heme
Solons Set Meet On Tax Problems
Oklahoma City, Sept 22 UP A Legislative Council committee will meet in October to draft legislation addressing tax issues for state and cities. Municipal leaders seek power to levy special taxes and a larger share of road tax revenue as water costs rise and threaten general funding. The panel warned that state revenue may fall by about 5 million dollars over the next two fiscal years if oil production declines.
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Oklahoma City
Legislative Council
Revenue and Taxation Committee
Jim Bullard
Duncan
T Oklahoma ‘Municipal League
Davis Fudge
Ceppelinn
Tose
Man Crushed At Cyril Well Near Anadarko
At a Cyril Well five miles southwest of Anadarko two workers watched as Marvin England of Lindsay was killed when he bent to stain a pipe and was dragged into a revolving oil pump arm. Co workers John Botton and Gaul Ens said the arm caught his clothing. An ambulance was summoned. Death occurred shortly after 1 p.m.
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Anadarko
Here
Marvin W. D. England
Lindsay
John Botton
Boyer
Final Segregation Hearing Date Set
The Supreme Court announced hearings will begin December 6 on enforcement decrees following its 1954 ruling outlawing segregation in public schools. The court also extended the brief filing deadline to November 15 for states to participate or present in oral arguments. States listed include North Carolina Arkansas Texas Florida Maryland Tennessee and Oklahoma.
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Washigton
Supreme’ Court
North Carolina
Arkansas
Texas
Florida
Maryland
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Throng Inspects New High School
Large crowd tours the new high school as visitors inspect classrooms, halls, and facilities. Officials emphasize the role of the school in shaping responsible, service minded students for the Bish region.
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New High School
Lt Col Harry Fleming Convicted by Court Martial
Fort Sheridan bulletin states Lt Col Harry Fleming, 46, a career soldier, was found guilty by a court martial on a charge of collaborating with Communist captors in Korea.
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Ft, Sheridan, UL
Harry Fleming
Korea
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Yett
Shel
Longhorn Sale
Chaplain’s Forum
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Bill Barnett
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