Taft’s Withdrawal Sparks GOP Nomination Debate
The Ada Evening News analyzes Taft’s possible withdrawal from the New Jersey Republican primary and the potential impact on the nomination. It discusses how a deadlock could unfold with MacArthur, Eisenhower, and other contenders, noting Taft’s past ambitions and historical comparisons.
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Taft
New Jersey
Eisenhower
Ike
General MacArthur
Stassen
Warren
MacArthur
White House
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay
William Jennings Bryan
Thomas E. Dewey
Wisdom for a shrinking world and changing independence
The author argues that global connectivity is shrinking oceans and mountains as barriers. Citizens must rethink national independence and shared responsibilities while recognizing some will profit from foresight and others will be left behind. The piece calls for wise foresight to adapt to worldwide changes.
Ranking Senators By Attitude And Ability
The piece questions a group that ranks U S senators on domestic and foreign attitudes, legislative and intellectual ability, and personal integrity. It argues judgments vary with perspectives, emphasizes opportunity limits, and notes integrity matters most, while rise to occasion can redefine leadership.
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United States
Senate
Oklahoma oil road cost cited beside wildcat drilling expense
An Oklahoma column notes Carter Oil spent 45000 to build a road to a wildcat well, arguing oil work proves profits are not guaranteed. It also discusses Ada Oklahoma ranking thirteenth in February retail sales, and contemplates public attitudes toward risk and economic differences.
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Carter Oil Company
Ada
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Ardmore
Lawton
Enid
Ponca City
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
McAlester
Shawnee
Seminole
Duncan
Tulsa
Bartlesville
Norman
Chickasha
Okmulgee
Stillwater
Collins Reports U S Firepower Up 50 Percent Since World War I
Gen. J. Lawton Collins told a House subcommittee that U S firepower has increased about 50 percent since World War I and that current U S arsenal would be highly effective against a mass Russian European attack. He outlined advances in atomic artillery anti aircraft missiles expanded defenses and a planned force level of about 1 552 million with 20 divisions by June 30 1953.
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Washington
J. Lawton Collins
Europe
Army
Congress
United States
Collins
House Appropriations
Russia
Air Force
Navy
Truman
G. H. Decker
1952 Could Set Highway Record
Oklahoma City March 29 Highway Director C A Stoldt predicted 1952 would surpass 1951 as the record year for completed road construction. He cited 40 million dollars for 1952 projects with 30 million from the legislature and 10 million from the general fund. In 1951 the state completed 551 miles of paving costing 17,227,948.
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Oklahoma City
C. A. Stoldt
Editors honor A&M professor Trout in surprise dinner
In Stillwater Oklahoma on March 29 editors from the national association paid tribute to Clement E. Trout of Oklahoma A and M College who served 15 years as secretary of the Society of Associated Industrial Editors. Charles Inglis president presented Trout a plaque and a scrapbook of testimonials at a surprise dinner.
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Stillwater
Okla
Clement E. Trout
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Charles Inglis
Society of Associated Industrial Editors
Trout
Mick Epley
Society For the Prevention of
Oregon
Epley
Delegates Trail Across GOP and Democratic Contests
AP reports 139 more GOP delegates to be chosen this week as Taft leads Eisenhower 59 to 41 among nominating delegates. Republicans have selected 147 of 1,205. Democrats 65 of 1,230 with Humphrey leading Truman and Kefauver. Delegates split across states. Taft and Eisenhower compete for NC claims. Democrats show Humphrey leading in Minnesota.
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Associated Press
Sen
Aft
Gen
Eisenhower
Sen. Humphrey
Minnesota
Truman
Kefauver
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Iowa
Idaho
Michigan
Taft
N. H
N. C
Okla
Stassen
Minn
MacArthur
Fla
North Carolina
Humphrey
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Kan
Hannibal Relied on African Elephants in Italian Campaign
Historical scholars note that Hannibal touted African elephants in his army during the trek from Iberia to Italy, reinforcing his strategic might and signaling a bold use of war elephants in ancient warfare.
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Hannibal
Italy
Deland Men Charged in Fatal Reckless Wreck
In Deland Florida three white men were jailed on charges of causing a wreck that killed four Black men. State Patrol report says Ronald Smith 21 drove the Negroes’ car off the road before it struck a tree. Smith faces culpable negligence while intoxicated. Don ald Harper 23 and Charles Monk 18 were charged as accessories.
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Deland
Fla
Jim Tapscott
Coromer
Ronald Smith
Smith
Donald Harper
Palatka
Charles Monk
Forest, Miss
Bob Knisely Named To New Civil Defense Post
The Civil Defense Administration announced Bob Knisely of Ada Oklahoma will serve as acting director of the technical training school at Stillwater Oklahoma. He attends the Civil Defense staff college at Olney Maryland and will assume duties around April 1. Tennessee holds about 12 percent of the nation coal reserves.
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Washington
Civil Defense Administration
Bob Kniseley
Ada
Okla
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Kniseley
Civil Defense Staff College
Olney
Proposed Roads Spark Western Oklahoma Dispute
A $788000 18 mile Harper County road proposal fuels a dispute in the northern Oklahoma panhandle. Opponents call it a political project. supporters say it will link Harper and Woodward counties to a beeline route into Kansas. The State Highway Commission will hear both sides in Oklahoma City on April 9.
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Woodward
Okla
Harper County
Oklahoma High Plains
State Highway Commission
Oklahoma City
Buffalo
Alva
Cimarron River
Bob Selman
J. O. Selman
Highway Commission
Dwight Leonard
Beaver
Laverne
Rosston
Mooreland
Freedom
Harper
Woodward County
Kansas
Batista Plans Self Appointed Cuban State Leader
Havana reports say Fulgencio Batista intends to name himself head of Cuba. A propaganda ministry spokesman confirmed plans to draft a new constitution replacing the 1940 charter and outlining Batista in the presidency with a defined line of succession. The cabinet will consider the document Monday to resolve the post coup legal muddle after President Pino Socarras was ousted.
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Havana
Cuba
Fulgencio Batista
Batista
Carlos Pino Socarras
Ruben de Leon
de Leon
Miami
Eisenhower Rumors of Death Sweep Allied Headquarters
Unfounded rumors spread that General Dwight D. Eisenhower was killed in a car crash. Switchboard operators at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe reported jammed lines with inquiries from around the world as Eisenhower rested at his villa with his wife.
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Gen. Eisenhower
Paris
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Here
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers
Europe
Sheriff and Court Clerk Tickets Named in Sample Ballot
For Sheriff, d. D. Gaar. Ray Goodwin for Sheriff and Abe Holloway for Court Clerk are listed as candidates in the sample ballot. The brief notice emphasizes contesting names and party affiliations.
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Abe Holloway
Oklahoma Owns 1,941 Autos Boats Airplanes in State Fleet
Gov Murray and his reorganization committee released a comprehensive tally showing Oklahoma owns 1,941 autos 374 boats and 2 airplanes. The report cites five million dollars in vehicle value and about three million dollars annual upkeep. Murray suggests testing true usage and possible car renting if mileage is low.
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Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
Murray
State Highway Department
Oklahoma A. & M. College
College
Okmulgee
Experiment Station
Emergency Relief Board
University of Oklahoma
University
Planning and Resources Board
Fire Destroys Historic Home at Boggy Depot
AtokA Okla March 29 a fire destroyed the last historic landmark at old Boggy Depot nine miles west of here The two story home of Rev Alban Wright chief of the Choctaws in 1866 burned to the ground Friday The house built largely of lumber freighted overland from Fort Smith Ark stood since 1860 as the final structure in the historic area
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Atoka
Okla
Buco Fish Of Venezuela And Brazil Adapt To Air Or Water
The Buco fish from Venezuela and Brazil is described as able to survive in both air and water, indicating unique adaptability across environments. This capability may reflect unusual physiology and evolutionary traits in these regional fish populations.
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Venezuela
Brazil
Okeene Snake Hunters Readying for Annual Derby
Okeene Oklahoma prepares for the 13th Rattlesnake Roundup on April 5 and 6 drawing thousands. The event features snake hunting contests, trophies for the longest snakes, a snake steak feast, and a convention of the International Association of Rattlesnake Hunters.
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Okeene
Gene Kinney
Okla
Snake Pit of America
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Durham
Jaycee
Durham
International Association of
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