Haunted lifer asks for death in Idaho prison
Kenneth Hastings, a life prisoner at Idaho State Penitentiary, seeks execution by hanging after claiming the ghost of his slain partner Ivan Baker visits his solitary cell. Hastings, recaptured after a failed 56 hour escape, says he shot Baker in 1951 and hid the body. authorities doubt his tale.
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Boise
Idaho
Kenneth Hastings
Idaho State Penitentiary
Aritten
Ivan Baker
Erin
Hastings
L. E. Clapp
Penitentiary
Desert
Atomic City
Baker
William Owens
Hasting
Owens
Ruth Seckinger
Pocatello
Miss Seckinger
Seattle
Reds May Free Fields Seen Near Freedom After Years
Washington reports Hermann Noel and Herta Field, central figures in an Iron Curtain mystery, may soon be freed from Poland and Hungary. Jozef Swiatlo, a Polish secret police official turned U S informant, provided clues after resurfacing. He previously arrested Hermann Field at Warsaw airport in 1949 and interviewed Noel and Herta in 1949 in Budapest.
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Washington
Hermann, Noel
Herta Field
Munist
Poland
Red
Berlin
Russia
Swiatlo
Hermann Field
Iran
Warsaw
Communist Party
Noel
Budapest
Hungary
United States
Two Brothers
Herta Disa
State Department
Aaa
Rotation Watering Plan Set To Begin October First
City council approves a trial rotation watering plan starting Oct. 1 to cut daily demand, with odd lots watering on odd days and even lots on even days. The measure aims to reduce about 15 million gallons daily, after weeks of study and over tougher curbs if needed.
Red Invasion Junks Repelled
Nationalist forces on the Matsu island group repelled an invasion flotilla described as several score Communist junks near Pei Kantang island. Unconfirmed reports from Formosa said Red China massed air power and paratroopers with 150 MIG fighters moved into Fukien airfields near Quemoy.
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Taipei
Formosa
Matsu Island
Pei Kantang
Matsu Group
Red China
Fukien
Quemoy Island
Comanche County Five Mill Levy For Fair Grounds
The 1954 evaluation shows the average taxpayer would pay about 2.50 if the five mill free fair grounds levy passes in November. County officials say the levy would raise roughly 141 385 to fund buildings and start construction for county activities. Net county value is 28 277 885, with the levy lasting one year and subject to change based on fiscal year 56 figures.
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Comanche County
Free Fair Executive Committee
Imary
Num
Fiscai Ae
Fourteen Year Old Reunites With Skunk, But Not Magnolia
Detroit police locate a skunk and summon David Rashid and his father Fozey to identify the pet. David spots the animal, yells in relief, and tackles it, but the skunk turns out not to be Magnolia.
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Detroit
David Rashid
Magnolia
David
Fozey Rashid
First Mass Copter Flight Leaves Fort Sill for Camp Rucker
The first mass helicopter flight leaves Fort Sill for Camp Rucker Alabama on the 855 mile journey. Captain George Lawrence leads 260 helicopters with support from an H 25 and two L 20 Beavers. Flight is to include 11 fuel stops and overnight rests at Sedraport and Meridian.
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Fort Sill
Camp Rucker
Ala
Lawton
George Lawrence
James W Hill
High Winds and Rain Strikes Apache Area
Pounding rain and tornadic winds struck the Apache area for about 30 minutes causing widespread power outages. Public Service Co. crews searched for the fault 45 minutes after the storm ended as hail sprinkled down. Debris and fallen limbs cluttered streets and electricians faced tangled wires amid the blackout.
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Public Service Co
Senator Pat McCarran Dies After Rally in Nevada
Hawthorne Nevada veteran Senator Pat McCarran died suddenly after a campaign rally. He collapsed while greeting supporters and was pronounced dead after doctors treated him for a coronary occlusion. McCarran, 78, had long led Nevada Democrats and faced a crumbling state organization amid intra party tensions.
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Nev
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Washington
Senate
McCarran
Civic Center
E. F. Hanson
Mineral County
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Old Enemis
Roosevelt
Aides Accused of Censure Boost Sparks White House Claims
Sources close to Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy say White House staff aided the push to censure the Wisconsin Republican. They claim Presidential Assistant Sherman Adams discussed the matter with Sen. Ralph E. Flanders, who filed the original motion. A White House spokesman denies involvement in congressional hearings.
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Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
White House
Wisconsin
Sherman Adams
Ralph E. Flanders
Mey
Wis
Jenner
R-Ind
Senate Rules Committee
Sen
Watkins
Utah
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to issue three separate bonds
Oklahoma City report says the authority must issue three distinct bond issues for three proposed routes Tulsa to Joplin Oklahoma City to Wichita and Lawton to Wichita Falls. Route order prioritizes Tulsa Joplin first due to traffic and revenue potential.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Tulsa
Joplin
Wichita
Kan
Oklahoma
Wichita Falls
Tex
Lawton
Wilbur Merritt
First Boston Corp
Austin
Texas Highway Commission
Thelahoma
Merritt
Joe Jarboe
Tulsa Authority
Tulsa-Joplin
Authority
Ray Fine
Senate
Red River
Texas Committee Turnpike
Mendes-France presses for 50 year U S troops in Europe
French Premier Pierre Mendes-France privately urged John Foster Dulles to commit to keeping U S forces in Europe for 50 years as part of a plan to curb German rearmament. He also pressed routing all aid through a Brussels pact authority to oversee German military limits.
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London
Pierre Mendes-France
U. S
John Foster Dulles
Ie Coen
Europe
United States
European Defense Community
U.S
Germany
Mendes-France
Konrad Adenauer
U S May Aid In Indo China Anti Red Fight
Washington reports indicate a French American accord may provide for gradual French troop withdrawal from South Viet Nam while the United States offers financial support and aid to Laos and Cambodia. Talks led by Guy Lachambre and Walter Bedell Smith opened Monday to shape a regional anti communist plan.
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Washington
Indo-China
Usfrench
Aes
Europe
France
West Germany
United States
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Laos
Cambodia
U.S
Guy Lachambre
Walter Bedell Smith
State Department
Dipts
Geneva
Pneumonia Key Factor In Ex-Soviet Captive Cox Death
Homer H. Cox a 32 year old ex Soviet captive died after nine hours of unconsciousness with a preliminary autopsy showing pneumonia only of short duration. Dr F H Austin stated there was no evidence that recent injuries from an auto crash contributed to death. Final results are due Friday. Coxs sweetheart Inge Brenner in Vienna seeks travel to Lawton to pursue answers as consular officials promise sympathy and possible murder speculation ends.
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Homer H. Cox
F. H. Austin
Cox
Oklahoma City University Hospital
Mediatery
Austin
Oklahoma City
Inge Brenner
Vienna
Lawton
Miss Brenner
U. S
Memorial Hospital
State Department
Lee Cox
Coe to Announce Plans in Late Today
Oklahoma City William O Coe plans to reveal at least part of his political plans later today as interest tightens in the governor race. He was defeated for the Democratic nomination in the 27 runoff and is speculated as a potential supporter of Reuben Sparks.
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Oklahoma City
William O. Coe
Coe
Saye Speculaon
Poten
Reuben Sparks
Cool Front Advances After Rain Across Lawton Area
Thunder showers and hail moved over Lawton Tuesday with a light rain gauge reading of .05 inch. A cold front is expected tonight lowering temperatures from near 95 to around 50. Yesterday reached 98, Boise City hit 48 this morning, with 50s and 60s in forecast statewide.
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Lawton
Boise City
Area Weather Forecast With Warmth and Showers
Area forecasts predict considerable cloudiness with scattered thundershowers this afternoon and tonight, then partly cloudy Thursday. Southerly winds shift to northerly late today, colder tonight and Thursday. High today near 95, tonight low around 50, Thursday highs in the 70s. Today’s low around 75 and Tuesday high near 98 with light precipitation.
Indians, Giants battle into extra innings in Game One
In a World Series opener at the Polo Grounds, the Cleveland Indians and New York Giants were tied 2-2 after nine innings. Wertz hit a three base hit driving in two runs to lift Cleveland before the Giants answered with hits and base runners but left two men aboard in the ninth.
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New York
Cleveland Indians
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
Indians
Giants
Indians Fall Short as Strickland, Lemon Struggle in Second
In the second inning, Strickland struck out on a 1 and 2 pitch, Hegan popped out, Lemon walked after Maglie’s 3 and 2 pitch missed wide, and Smith fouled out. One run, no hits, no errors. Irvin fouled to Hogan, Williams beat out an infield hit, and Westrum lined a single past Rosen. See World Series.
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Maglie
Smith
Avila
Don Liddle
Giants
Mueller
Doby
Thompson
Rosen
Lockman
Wertz
Indians
Stevens
Philley
Lemon
Dark
Mays
Strickland
Hegan
Irvin
Hogan
Williams
Westrum
County Considers Intoximeter For DUI Checks
County Attorney Manville Redman said the budget allows purchasing an Intoximeter to aid highway patrols and local authorities in determining intoxication. The device uses a balloon breath sample, then chemical analysis determines the level of alcohol. Redman plans to order one soon.
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Manville Redman
Redman
Oklahoma
Health Department Chemical Laboratory
C Of C To Honor General Williams
Maj. Gen. Edward T. Williams will be guest of honor at a joint civic club meeting during the Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon. The Military Affairs committee sponsors the program with Rotary Kiwanis Lions Northwest Kiwanis Optimist ABC and B P W Lawton Junior Chamber of Commerce representatives attending. Gen Williams addressed by Exall English and Lt Col Jerry Addington introducing The Artillery Center staff. Williams has led The Artillery Center at Fort Sill since July succeeding Maj. Gen. Hart who moved to Europe and became lieutenant general.
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Edward T. Williams
Artillery Center
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Rotary
Kiwanis, Lions
Northwest Kiwanis
Optimist
ABC
B&pw
Lawton Junior Chamber of Commerce
Exall English
Williams
Jerry Addington
Expectant Mother 22 Is Polio Patient at Memorial
A 22 year old expectant mother from Geronimo was diagnosed as the 21st polio patient admitted to Memorial hospital since June 3. Mrs John R Lewis Rt 1 Geronimo is in fair condition and isolated in the ward. Five other polio cases are also hospitalized at Memorial.
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Geronimo
Memorial Hospital
John R. Lewis
Rt. 1
Memorial
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