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JL HISICilCAL SCCiilY CXL AKCM Cin fCrllA The orman Transcript 1889-1955 Norman's Community Newspaper for More Than 66 Years Go To Church Today VOLUME 67 NUMEER 87 4 42 PAGES NORMAN OKLAHOMA SUNDAY OCTCEER 23 I95S APond NEA SERVICE FRICE DAILY 5c SUNDAY ICc Sooners Fell Buffaloes In 56-21 Bombardment Colorado Wills Alter Storming Into 14-0 Lead County Highway Needs $4311000 Green Discloses Bulganin Lauds Ike's Position On Disarmament Molotov To Tell Parley Whether He Will Resign MOSCOW Oct 22 UP Soviet remier Nikolai Bulganin publish I tonight a letter to President isenhower hailing him for his potion on the disarmament robin Bulganin however pushed Soviet plan for control post tarantees against attack as a ep toward settling the problem The letter was made uhlie as the Big Four foreign linisters prepared to convene for eir conference at Ge-eva Thursday Ignores Opea Sky It said that agreement on the oviet control post proposal would ave great significance for urthering the settling id the prob-i'm of Bulganin isde no mention in the letter id proposal reciprocal aerial inspection This was the second major So-iet major development of the day In the other Foreign Minister Molotov announced he would ay Geneva and from Geneva" hether he planned to quit his job lolotov goes to Geneva under the isdow of a confession of serious Tor in interpreting Red doctrine Bulganin said he was awaiting recovery so disarms-ent proposals could be discussed his made disarmament loom rge as the principal topic for scussion at Geneva Wants Clear Reply The United States agrees it 'is to avoid the possibility surprise attack by either side in is atomic age but still awaits a learcut reply to the open proposal Bulganin's tier may mean Geneva will bring answer to the itest suggestion that the Soviet Ian for control-post ground inspee-on could be included as a starter a disarmament plan although West considers it inadequate Itself letter expressed hap-mess that President Eisenhower itached great the disarmament question (Related News on Page Few) Patient on Leave Takes Own Life BUILDING ACCEPTED 0 McCall (center) president of the Chamber of Commerce Saturday officially accepted the Chamber's new building at 115 Gray St from Patten (right) chairman of the building committee Open house at the new building will be from 3 to 5 pm today Breakfast To Launch of Member Drive A breakfast at I am Monday in the Lockett Hotel will launch the annual Norman Chamber of Commerce membership drive Farmer who will head the campaign said immediately after the breakfast more than 200 workers will begin to call on business firms and individuals in an effort to increase Chamber membership from 600 to 1000 The Chamber which yearly backs hundreds of projects aimed at the betterment of Norman must increase its membership far proportion to the increase in the population according to McCall president Chamber's program must expand as the city McCall said we must have more members to meet the demands of an expanded Membership Explained The minimum membership fee for a business establishment is $25 annually McCall explained and this includes self-employed persons and professional men and women Individual memberships for al- Open House Slated Today By Chamber Norman's newest downtown building and one of the finest structures of its kind in the Southwest will be formally shown Traffic Problems To Face Council Parking One-Way Streets on Agenda Traffic problems and related items will occupy most of the time Tuesday according to the agenda prepared Saturday by City Manager Allen Commissioner Paul Keen report on his committee's of the controversial ordinance and amendment to permit restricted parking in the area between sidewalk line and street wiU presented for second reading Cutbacks Required The ordinance No 968 prohibits such parking unless the street an approved cutback Since ordinance was passed this summer By JERRY MAGEF The Buffalo a breed of animal which until Saturday wan almost extinct now is Oklahoma exterminated it the Coloardo version 56-21 to treat some 59000 in Owen Field to a football feast of gluttonous proportions This wsa the opening of hunting season and the Sooners declared an open season on the big-backed prowlers of the prairie to the delight rof a capacity crowd which came expecting to see an epic struggle between the two powers of the Big Seven Conference Fight's Won nt Half For one quarter and half of a second they caw it The Herd stampeded to two touchdowns early in the second quarter as it wrested a 14-0 lead But those two touchdowns only served to fire the Sooner to a livid fury In a span of aix minutes and 19 seconds the Big Red sewed three times to go to rest with a 21-14 advantage It might as well have been over Five more touchdowns rolled from the Sooner machine the last two quarters while the Buffs had to be content with a single marker the result of a long pass With the triumph the Sooners not only neared their eighth straight conference championship but staked a solid claim for national supremacy as well Buffs Open With Scare But victory No 24 appeared to be an elusive thing those early minutes The Sooners elected to stuck with such maneuvers as fake quick kicks and other trickery and that was all right with the mountain men They conUincd the fancy stuff and it until OU began to hit the handoffs reverses and other basic plays of its split -T formation that it could go By then the Herd was stomping in iU most menacing fashion The charges of Dallas Ward proved they came to play when they stormed from their own 40-yard line to a first down at the Sooner five the second time they gained the ball Jenkins Leads Herd A rawhide-tough tailback Homer Jenkins led the charge The 170-pounder from La Junta sent wingback Dick Harkiaa veering 19 yards on a reverse then hit end Lamar Meyer for 14 yards and quarterback Sam Haphis for 29 more to the five But the Sooners weren't to be budged Bob Timberlake and Buddy Oujesky held Jenkins to a yard Cal Woodwroth and Carl Dodd arrested John Bayuk for no gain Don Stiller tossed Jenkins for a yard loss Dodd and Clendon Thomas spilled Emerson Wilson for a six-yard deficit Oklahoma though still find itself offensively Halfback Tommy McDonald waa tossed dangerously close to a safety after fielding a punt on his own three and on the next play quarterback Jimmy Harris hobbled the bail away at the five tackle Sam Salerno recovering It took the 221-pound Bayuk two mashes to get the touchdown (Cm turned on Page Six) City night Evett win study the the be has the commissioners and police have received numerous protests from residents given tickets for parking on the Keen at the Oct 4 meeting proposed an amendment that would allow property owners their tenants or guests to park in the Mayor James Long requested Keen to study the ordinance after the Commission approved the first reading of the amendment In another traffic matter the city manager will report on a survey he is making on the feasibility making Buchanan Avenue White Street South Asp Avenue and South University Boulevard one way streets The manager sent letters to property owners and residents of the area asking for opinions and by Saturday he had received 86 replies He said 45 answers favored the proposition and 41 opposed it Minimum Fine Asked In some cases Allen said residents favor making other streets one-way thoroughfares but they are opposed to the idea id making their own streets one-way Allen said he mailed out about 250 letters and he hoped that more replies would be received before the Commission meeting The Commission also will be asked to pass a new ordinance (Continued on Page Tore) County Assured Vaccine on Hand For All Persons Highway needs fur Cleveland County for the next fiscal year have been placed at $4311000 and those of McClain County at $13- 902000 State Highway Commissioner A Green of Purcell disclosed Saturday Green said the amount covers 11 separate highway improvement projects and three bridges The total is based on a study completed recently by Earl Tucker coordinator id sufficiency studies for the Oklahoma Highway Department Cost of each project Green explained will be governed by the specific type of work to be dune and the materials which will be needed Figures Broken Down The Cleveland and McClain County projects are part of a proposed state-wide improvement program calling for an expenditure of $545' 328000 the Purcell commissioner said This year's need is $28875000 more than was needed last year he added A breakdown of the state figures shows $146373000 is needed for grading and drainage: $293405000 for paving and $105550000 for bridges The estimated needs average $68166000 for each of the eight commissioner districts in the state Green said report cited three reasons for the increase over 1954 Cost Increase First he said the cost index computed from major construction items shows an increase of eight per cent since July 1954 Secondly the state highway system has been enlarged by a considerable number at miles in the last few years and the majority of the toads need improvement Last but not least Green said (Continued on Page Two) Norman Gets Reserve Unit A new Army Reserve battalion the only one of its type in a five-state area was assigned to Norman last week Capt James Emerick reserve unit adviser announced Saturday The unit designated the 435th Field Artillery Observation Battalion will be commanded by Maj William Strickland 1513 Sunset Dr At full strength it will be manned by 17 officers 5 warrant officers and 120 enlisted men The unit will hold its first formal meeting at the Army Reserve Armory North Campus at 7:30 pm Tuesday with openings still existing for all grades of enlisted men First LL A Self 1007 Pickard Ave public information officer for the unit said only active duty requirement of the organization is attendance at a two-week summer camp each year Further Information is available at the unit adviser's office Building 901 North Campus Today in Norman Weather reading: Saturday at noon 79 Friday high 78 Friday overnight low 49 Saturday at 9 pm 70 fr 6i fr Regional weather forecast: Cooler today and tonight partly cloudy and windy High 75-80 fr fr fr Monday! Jaycees noon Lockett Hotel One rotisserie will be given away each day In additiuo several ex hibilors are offering valuable prizes Advance interest indicates large crowds may jam the fair building daily for a look at the latest In- For more news on Ihe Norman Home Show see Section A novations and improved types of techniques and materials being shown several fur the first time Everything that's useful around the house and yard from bric-a brae to garden tools and from (('otiaiied on Page Two) today when the Chamber of Commerce holds open house from I to 5 pm The new home at 115 Gray SL built in a contemporary style of red brick and large sections of glass contains five large rooms and a kitchen As the visitor enters the building he comes into a large lobby which extends the length of the structure Walls of the room are glass and red brick and the floor is of a brick-red tile Information Available Two receptionists Katherine Im hoff and Kay Tuttle have desks along the west wall of the lobby and there is a large counter which holds maps and other information for visitors To the right of the lobby entrance is a private office where the Junior Chamber of Commerce will be housed A large meeting room capable id seating more than 50 persons adjoins the Junior Chamber office and runs parallel to the lobby The windowless room is walled with brick and redwood Folding doors in the middle can divide the room into two smaller units for conferences Kitchen Provides Knocks A small itchen is centrally located between the meeting room and the lobby Coffee and light snacks esn be prepared there for visitors or for members at group meetings The private office id Dow Damron secretary-manager is located in the northwest corner of the (Continued on Page Tire) Pedestrian Dies After Accident By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS highway toil was boosted to Saturday with the death of a 78-year-old Muskogee Indian The total at this time a year ago was 448 The victim was Clubb Buster RL 2 Oktaha He was injured when struck by a truck near Muskogee the Highway Patrol said He died Friday night The patrol said Buster was hit as he stepped out of a truck on State Highway 69 near Muskogee BUFFALO Robert Six (left) president of Continental Air Lines Inc and Dan Thornton former governor of Colorado headed a special plane load of Denver celebrities who landed at Max Westheimer field shortly before game-time Saturday to see the OU-Colorado dash wife' better known as Ethel Merman was unable to make the trip at the last moment (Transcript Photo) "We're Number One1 OU Scents Oranges As Buffaloes Tumble By JEAN COOPER Chants of Number could be heard piercing the autumn air of the OU campus Saturday afternoon after the rugged Sooners made mincemeat of the Colorado Buffaloes 56-21 before a capacity Dads Day crowd id 59000 at Owen Field And while the nation's sports writers who determine the mythical national rankings may not agree with the fervor of the Big Red rooters it is just about unanimous now that Oklahoma is a shoo-in to play in the Orange Bowl on Jan 2 loss to Pittsburgh and Maryland's decisive victory over Syracuse 34-13 Sturdsy increased the likelihood that the Miami opponent will be the Tatum Terrapins of Maryland now ranked second in the nation The Colorado game said by many to be OU'i roughest test of the season was thrilling from start to finish The indomitable Sooners erased a 14-point deficit then vigorously forged ahead to run up the amazing five-touchdown lead Buff Fans Gloat Early In the stands as well as on the turf the game waa all to the visitors during the first quarter and much of the second quarter Spearheaded by a smartly-stepping grey-suited band the 3500 to 4000 Colorado fans made their presence well-known As the Buffaloes scored once then again to lead 14-0 and the Big Red looked futile before the Colorado onslaught what has seemed Impossible for the last 23 games (an OU defeat) seemed suddenly possible and the invaders were wild-eyed with joy When the Oklahoma scoring machine finally began to roll to its 24th consecutive victory the OU partisans gave it such vocal support as has not been heard in Owen Field in many a day of blase football victories Tribute to Disney Halftime ceremonies at the game featured what waa billed as the world premiere of Walt Disney's newest song: Mickey Mouse Colorado bandsmen outlined the famous features of Mickey Mouse and used a giant cardboard eye to give It expression as they introduced the song A Walt Disney tribute the Colorado band performance opened with was made again between halve 2 Norman Women Advance in Beauty Test for Teachers Two Norman women will be among 20 contestants in the finals of the statewide Beautiful contest in Oklahoma City Oct 28 The Norman contestants are Mrs Jerry Cross 710 Chautauqua Ave Apt 6 and Mrs Mary Lynn Paul 532 Sooner Dr Mrs Cross teaches at the Country Estates School in Midwest City Mrs Paul the daughter of Dr and Mrs George Cross teaches at Jackson School here The 20 finalists chosen from 140 entrants will vie for the title woo last year by a Norman teacher Miss Jackie Shaul Miss Shaul is the former Mrs Chase The first three winners will receive prizes of 300-S200 and 3100 in clothing from an Oklahoma City department store Top Senior To Norman Boy Bev Blackwood of Norman and Caroline Brunozzl of Lahalna Hawaii won the Dads Day trophies Saturday as outstanding senior man and woman and Judge I (loin of Ardmore was elected president of the Dads Association for 1955-56 Tail golden trophies were presented to the students by OU President George Cross at tlie 30th annual meeting of the Dads Association Saturday morning Holmbcrg Hall The presentation Photos on Pages 2021 aried persons cost only $15 per year the MCaU said and individuals have made small donations to the Chamber with the mistaken Impression that they were then foil members of the have decided not to accept donationa this he said we want the persons who have donated to become members by paying the minimum someone offers a donation we will suggest that he pay the minimum fee and become a member If he does not have the money at the time we call our suggestion will be that he save the donation and add to it until he gets the $15 or $25 for a full membership Opportunity Cited firm or individual when a membership is obtained will feel more responsible to the Chamber and for its McCall said the past some people have donated money and then forgotten about us until the next time call We want them to join this be added individual membership offers a great opportunity to OU employes because we are constantly working in their behalf This also applies to persons at Central State Hospital and the Naval Air Technical Training Center government relations com mil tee invited every member at the State Legislature to come to Norman for a dinner and entertainment this year and most of them came did this for the University and the hospital The Chamber spends a lot of money every year on their McCall said League Pointed Out McCall cited the Norman Navy League as an example of the interest in the NATTC The League was organized by the government relations committee Chamber's budget tor the coming year will be $27000 which is below the average of other Oklahoma id budgets on a per capita he said The budgets of most Chambers (Continued on Page Two) OKLAHOMA CITY Oct 22 (B-woman shopper shot and killed crself in a rest room at the Sears Roebuck store todsy shortly aft- purchasing a 22-caliber pistol She was Identified as Mrs Cedi hnier 34 wife of an industrial rokerage firm operator who learn-i of the shooting when he arrived pick her up He told police his wife was i ratal patient at Central State lospital at nearby Norman and ad been released to spend the eekend home Weekend passes are part of the herapuffc program at the hospital 'hey are designed to test patient djuslment to everyday life and idp them fit back into society iradually A clerk said he showed Mrs hnier how to load and shoot the un after she bought iL Cool Front Brings Prospect of Rain By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Another cold front is expected swirl across Oklahoma today wering temperatures into the 70s ver much of the state and bring-ng little if any moisture The weatherman said the front nay stall along the Red River lowever causing an outbreak of bowers in the state Monday $35 Million OCU Expansion Planned OKLAHOMA CITY Oct 22 )klahoma City University announc-d a 314 million dollar campus xpansion program today largest i the history of the school Dr Smith president CU suggested the Ford Found a-ion be asked to provide a minion loilars and that the remainder be aised from donors over the next ive years The program calls for construe-on of new dormitories a field muse and a Panhcllrnic haU as veil ss raises in teachers salaries Schine Finishes Hitch FT Dix Oct 22 Ht-G isvld Schine whose early Army areer led to the much-publicized vrmy-McCarthy controversy and tlormy televised Senate hearing ompieted a two-year service Mich today with little fanfare Awards Presented Hawaiian Girl Plenty of Salk polio vaccine is now on hand in Norman Dr Gregg a member of the Cleveland County Medical Society said Saturday Gregg said there is no sge limit "either on getting vaccine innoculations He urged school-age children and pregnant women to see their family doctors at once about starting the series of shots The polio season is eight months away he explained and the series of shots together with the booster takes exactly eight months Dr Gregg said interested persons should contact their own doctor for arrangements in First Home Show Opens Here Today asked to be relieved of the secretarial post KraettU and Hutto were among the founder! of the organization in 1925 and Kraetlli has served as secretary for the last nine years Dsds also elected 27 vke presidents and gold cigaret lighters were presented to seven fathers for various distinctions Wren Bowyes 37-year-oid father of an OU freshman Ralph Bowyes of Midwest City wun the title of the youngest dad with students the University Rabb of Marlow who is 78 was named oldest father of an OU student His son is Penn the outline of a house inhabited by i 0( the OU-Colorado game (he Three Little Fig The walls I Blackwood a senior in grologi-of the house caved in under the cal engineering is the son ef Mr huffing and puffing of the big bad and Mrs Blackwood 840 Norman's first Home Show in the Cleveland County Fairgrounds building will throw open its doors at 2 pm today with officials of the sponsoring Norman Home Build erf Association and the state association joining in formal opening ceremonies The home appliance and furnishing exhibit will be opened by Mayor James Long who will saw a 2x4 in half st the entrance instead of cutting 'the traditional ribbon Final touches to the 40 displays were added Saturday afternoon by show officials and sup- pliers who will display their wares and techniques through Thursday A wide variety of displays will be joined in the limelight by demonstrations of building and Installation methods Entertainment also will be presented by a group of University of Oklahoma musicians singers and performers The entertainers will appear on the home show stage twice today at 5:30 and 7:30 pm and at 7:30 pm daily for the remainder of the show The exposition called the Greater Norman Home Show will run daily from 8 pm to 10 pm Ad-mission'will be 50 cents with chib tdren under 12 admitted free when accompanied by their parents The home show which is expected to become an annual affair is being staged in response to the unprecedented interest of the public in all that is new according to Gordon orain and Woodrow Hardy members of the Norman Home Builders Association and co-chairmen of the show Builders manufacturers appliances dealers distributors realtors and other members of the building Industry are taking part in the exposition Daily prizes rotisserics be given away by the sponsors to winners in a nail-guessing contest Lahonia Ave Miss Brunozzl a Spanish major is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board Judge Goins succeeds Richard Wheatley of Vinila as presklent of for having the most sons in school Dads Association Darrell McSugin of Enid haa the Hutto of Norman was re- most daughters enroled They ire elected treasurer and Dr Jodie Betty Darrell and Deleta Smith OU counselor of men wasi Winning the prize for hating the elevated from assistant secretary i most sons and daughter enroled Rahb Jr a business senior Paul Burris of Muskogee father of Don Robert Lynn and Lyle ail enroled in OU won the prize wolf Next a swaying five-pointed star was formed while the band played the song from You Wish Upon A Siamese cat fare was out- lined with slrcnmcrs for whiskers to the tuna of Siamese Cat from the recent and the Depleting Alire in (Coalinufd ea page Two) to aeeretary waa Earl LaFon STO Mon nett Ate Smith Buccced Emil Kraettll James LaFon ia a Junior In engi-seervUry of the ruiversitir who (Continued on Page Four).

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