Comanche County Leads July Oklahoma Business Surge
A July business surge shines in Oklahoma with Comanche county posting a 25 percent year over year gain to rank fourth in history. Lawton tax tables show August collections topping 1952, while statewide 68 of 77 counties reported higher July sales than 1953, for a total 10.59 percent rise. Comanche retail sales reached 99 327, up from 79 453.14, and Lawton taxes rose from 74 631.57 to 94 423.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Comanche
Lawton
Comanche County
Batchelor Witness Trial Of Pipe Is Cursed Abused
A prospective defense witness in the court martial of Captain Claude Batchelor says he was cursed and abused by other witnesses in a San Antonio trial. Robert H. Hickox testified that beer or liquor was thrown in his face and he was almost choked. bouncer intervened. Hickox identifies John J. Fields and Sgt. Clarence Peterson among those involved as the attack unfolded. The incident fatefully pauses the Batchelor trial, with no clear disciplinary action yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Cpi
Claude Batchelor
Tial
Batchelor
Saienoaton
Cour Arint
Betes
Ewes
Geese
Robert H. Hickox
Syracuse
N.X
Hickox
John J . N.Y
Bernard Bull
Wilkes-Barre
Penn
John W. Fields
Galax
Clarence Peterson
Media
Owens
Army
Bouncer
Elle
Fields
Peterson
Germany Bates Treaty Conditions
Washington reports indicate West Germany has privately outlined terms for joining the European defense system. The proposed package aims to speed rearmament talks at London and the NATO gathering, with Berlin likely accepting 12 divisions under Allied command and a European built substitution to the failed EDC plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Germany
Germany
London
John Foster Dulles
Rman
West
United States
State Department
Eisenhower Pledges Study Of AFL Labor Views
President Eisenhower told the AFL convention that labor views will be studied and sympathetically considered. He said differences with organized labor exist but progress includes shared aims such as fighting communism and opposing higher taxes. He noted criticism over Taft-Hartley provisions and left for the Denver summer White House after a warm reception and handshakes with AFL leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Eisenhower
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Organized
AFL
Senate
George Meany
White House
Denver
Labor
Censure Probers Postpone McCarthy Action to November
Senate leaders moved a decision on censure charges against Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy to just after the fall election on November 8. The special committee's hearings neared completion as Sen. Watkins said a likely filing would occur Monday morning and be made public then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Joseph R. McCarthy
Rwis
Sen
McCarthy
Watkins
Utah
Bratt
Government Printing Office
Dems forecast nation-wide sweep with road fund reform pledge
Party leaders rally at State College stadium predicting a grass-roots Democratic sweep as Sen. Raymond Gary proposes a constitutional amendment to bar road fund diversion and Kerr forecasts GOP losses in Congress. Gary touts a broad program from road building to school expansion and state industry, urging support for the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haetien
Lauel
Raymond Gary
Little Dixie
Robert S. Kerr
Congress
Stern State College
Gary
Constitutional Game and Fish Commission
Highway Patrol
Republican Party
Hotel Stock Sales Soar In Friday Campaign Drive
Civic workers reported $14,600 in stock sales on Friday, more than doubling prior results and bringing weekly total to $26,800. The goal is $30,000 with weekend efforts expected to push past it as final reports and a victory dinner are set for Monday. Warkentin sold $5,000 in stock, Knox led with $8,400 in sales, and team members include Jimmy Knox, Boas Chartry, Bob Dawes, Broet Keough, and J. C. Kenn day, while directors reviewed the hotel's campaign history and first drive outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Warkentin
Consolidated Gas Utilities
Jimmy Knox
Knox
Boas Chrtary
Bob Dawes
Broet Keough
J. C. Kennday
Indo-China Vice Premier Resigns Calls for New Leader
Indo-China Vice Premier Nguyen Van Xuan quits the South Viet Nam Government and urges Chief of State Bao Dai to oust Premier Ngo Dinh Diem. Xuan cites cabinet weakness and aims to install a new leadership amid Cao Dai and Hoa Hao sect tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Nguyen van Xuan
Viet Nam
Bao Dai
Ngo Dinh Diem
Xuan
Cao Dai
Kids to Be Kings for a Day Saturday in Lawton
Lawton and Comanche county children become kings for a day as Kiwanis clubs host National Kids Day. Jay Dee Fountain of Northwest Kiwanis directs a parade, pet-friendly bicycle march, and football games with balloons and prizes. The celebration begins at 10 a.m. with a parade through the business district, followed by activities at Roosevelt Stadium at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Comanche County
Jay Dee Fountain
Northwest
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
E Nations
United Sates
Canada
Japanese First Lady Visits Wichita City Orphanage
Mrs. Miki Sawada of Oiso Japan, director of a postwar children home and wife of Japan’s UN envoy, visits Wichita for threefold purpose. She aims to renew ties with local families, reunite two children with the Elizabeth Saunders home, and tour city officials with state and federal officials. The story notes past charity by Wichita orphans and a successful Christmas pageant that inspired a Tokyo hospital appeal raising 750 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sill Crawford Statt
Miki Sawada
Oiso
Japan
Renzo ‘Sawada
United Nations
Bert M
Elizabeth Saunders
Holy Caer
Ait Pd
Task Baten
Alford
Wichita Mountains
Tokyo Army Hospital
Sawada
Football Fans Warn Of Patrol’s First Team
Football fans driving to area games were told by Patrol Lt. C. T. Raley that his team is in good shape. He announced a starting lineup aimed at engaging football minded crowds. Tonight’s game should please with mild temperatures, while cooler, partly cloudy Saturday promises pleasant stadium attendance. Rain is unlikely for farmers, with thunderstorms possible in parts only if trends continue. Highs near the upper 80s, tonight’s low around 30, Thursday’s high 89. 11 a.m. temperature was 84 and rising as weekend cooling is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Raley
Raley
Temple Boy 20th Polio Victim Here
A seven year old Temple boy John Meyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Meyer, was admitted to Memorial hospital about 7 p.m. Thursday, the 20th polio victim to be admitted in Lawton this year. The Meyer boy was placed in Duncan. All were brought in. A hospital spokesman said that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
John Meyer
Charley Meyer
Memorial Hospital
Lawton
Meyer
Duncan
Two Bank Bandits Escape With $100,000
In Mount Vernon New York two holdup men tied up the Fulton Avenue drive in branch manager and three tellers before escaping with about 100000 dollars. Police searched the area for the robbers after the bold daytime heist at Count branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountvernon
N.Y
Emi
Fulton Avenue Drive-In
Three Negroes sue to force El Reno Junior College admission
Federal suit filed Sept 4 seeks injunction to admit three Negro students at El Reno Junior College alleging unconstitutional denial of rights. Judge Wallace may appoint two additional judges from the Denver 10th Circuit. suit also seeks admission for all Negroes and cites state segregation laws. Attorneys Ada Lois Fisher Simpson Tate Thurgood Marshall Robert L. Carter represent petitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
el Reno
United States
el Reno Junior College
Ada Lois Fisher
Oklahoma City
Simpson Tate
Dallas
Thurgood Marshall
New York
Robert L. Carter
Delay Seen For Area Pike Toll Road Link
Oklahoma City officials report a connecting lane expressway to link a proposed toll road with Falls Creek faces delay. Financiers seek Texas loan guarantees before bond issuance, but Texas highway engineer D C Greer cast doubt on the project yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Texas
D. C. Greer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnie Lee Carroll
Hawthorne
Calif
LaJolla
Cal
U.S
Steven Chandler
Fiinance Co
Wich- Kan, Finance and Thrift Co
Robert S. Landers
John Tyree
John Barry
Woolllove
Jack Cummins
Canton
Develors
Oklahoma District Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
United Land Development Co
Gooch Acres
Oklahoma Realty Development
Greer
T Wichita Development Co
Lancee + Williams
Bates
Lke
AFL Labor
U. Tor
Democratic
Peemrat Teat Sa
Hoover
Sparks
Hines
Machi
Tulsa
Pein
Indo-China
Story Ye Life Refuge
Mrs. Mikt Sawada
Patrol
Temple Boy
Bob Turner
Turner
Caplrelney
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!