Court Rules Negroes May Vote in Texas Primary
The Supreme Court 8-1 held that black citizens have the right to vote in a Texas Democratic primary for Congress, with Justice Reed delivering the decision and Justice Roberts dissenting. The ruling cites the 15th Amendment and constitutional rights, affirming exclusion based on race is unlawful. Lonnie E. Smith of Houston brought the case after being barred in 1940 by Harris County election judges.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Texas
Congress
Reed
Justice Roberts
Lonnie E. Smith
Houston
Harris County
Democratic Party of
Louisiana
United States
State
Democratic Party
Fighters Over Berlin A A F pilots take daring high above Germany
England April 4. The Mustangs from an American fighter group flew to Berlin and into German skies as they pushed farther into enemy territory. Pilots like Capt. Perron and Lt. Laine spoke of fearless, thrill-seeking esprit, while ground crew and crews shared the same bold, wry attitude. They fought with little fear, knowing they could rely on themselves and each other.
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England
Berlin
Germany
Luftwaffe
David Perron
Claremont
Calif
Perron
Airmen Auction Prizes Raise Funds for POWs at English Base
At a U S bomber base in England on April 3 airmen bought silk stockings for 40 dollars a pair and lipsticks for 8 to 10 dollars each at a POW fundraiser party. The drive, part of a weekend series, aims to aid prisoners of war in Germany and could raise thousands of dollars. A division HQ party netted over 2500 dollars with officers allowed to dance with WACs. a single bottle of Scotch sold for 25 dollars.
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U.S
England
Germany
Women of Cherokee Wet Wheat Haulers
In Cherokee Oklahoma the lady wheat haulers move up to 1,085 bushels per day for six years. The group, about 150 members including farm wives and teachers, hauled half of last summer’s 550000 bushels to local elevators. Mrs Alva Edwards, the first hauler, recalls requesting a chicken dinner from Dan Mock who still hosts the meal. Governor Kerr praised the women for their key role during manpower shortages.
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Cherokee
Okla
Alva Edwards
Dan Mock
Dan
Mock
Kerr
Sheep to mow grass at Lake Springfield parklands
Springfield officials plan to use 200 sheep arriving from Montana to graze 1,500 to 2,000 park acres as a substitute for lawn mowers amid manpower and equipment shortages. The move aims to curb days of unchecked growth on the lakeside grounds.
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Springfield
Lake Springfield
Montana
Hoover Quote on Finnish Independence for Lasting Peace
A quotation from Herbert Hoover posits that lasting world peace requires Finland and other peoples to gain independence and have their lands restored. The remark underscores self determination as a cornerstone of international stability.
Postwar Oil Plan From Farm Wastes Outlined
Dr. E Berl of the Carnegie Institute presents a laboratory process to convert farm crop wastes into diesel fuels and synthetic coal at the American Chemical Society meeting in Cleveland. He notes potential to end oil coal scarcity and cites sugar cane and corn stalks as rich sources. Dr. Donald F. Othmer adds a cheaper method to make butadiene for synthetic rubber and envisions affordable home cooling using activated carbon.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Cleveland
American Chemical Society
E. Berl
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Pittsburgh
Berl
England
Africa
Tropics
United States
Donald F. Othmer
En Institute
Brooklyn
Labor must remove arrogant leaders, says Willkie
Wendell Willkie argues that the labor movement must purge its leadership who have grown arrogant, urging a reset of direction and renewal within the ranks.
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Labor
Livestock Prices Rise in March US Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City reports March 15 price changes show most livestock classes higher than a month earlier with overall index up one point though prices remain below a year ago. Eggs and milk fell, hay slipped, alfalfa seed dropped, and commodity prices for wheat and corn held steady. Hogs rose to 12.50 per hundredweight, beef cattle to 11.80, and horses to 58.
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Oklahoma City
Department of Agriculture
Tony
Ada Dairies and Eating Places Reviewed by State Inspectors
State health department inspectors completed checks of Ada dairies and eating establishments. Perry Blaine found Ada cafes and restaurants in better shape than many Oklahoma cities but with room for improvement. Milk Sanitarian Dale Hunt reported dairies and pasteurization plants performing well under wartime strains. Improvements and new equipment continue despite wartime restrictions, at the request of Dr. R. H. Mayes due to staff shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
State Health Department
Perry Blaine
Food and Drug Control Division
Oklahoma
Dale Hunt
R. H. Mayes
Boy Scout Drowns While Demonstrating Raft Safety
Rochester police report 15 year old Boy Scout Robert Brearey fell from a raft in Durand Eastman Park Lake while showing what not to do. He attempted to swim to shore but drowned likely from a cramp. Two companions witnessed the incident.
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Rochester
N. Y
Robert Brearey
Durand-Eastman Park Lake
Charles Roth
Mexico's Avila Camacho Says Ready to Aid If War Declared
President Avila Camacho states Mexico is willing to send troops if the conflict expands and the common cause requires it. He emphasizes Mexico's readiness to defend allied interests.
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Avila Camacho
Mexico
Coyote Hunt Planned in Western Oklahoma
A meeting tomorrow outlines a five day aerial attack on western Oklahoma coyotes backed by state and federal agencies. Plan includes gunner planes and spotters to reduce livestock depredations estimated at 10 000 to 30 000 dollars annually per infested county. Governor Kerr supports the effort and state officials will coordinate huntings through April 20 with dogs and ground pursuit guidance from State Game Warden Jeff Kendall.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Civil Air Patrol
Kerr
Jeff Kendall
Kendall
Six Oklahoma servicemen wounded in action named
The War Department released six Oklahoma names wounded in action. Second Lt. Roy N. Judah of Oklahoma City was wounded in the Mediterranean. The others injured in the central Pacific are Staff Sgt. Hayden M. Collier of Claremore, Staff Sgt. Ted D. Dixon of Okmulgee, Second Lt. Woodrow W. Monkres of Oklahoma City, Staff Sgt. Omer L. Neill of Holdenville, and Second Lt. Robert Wolf of Tulsa.
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Washington
War Department
Roy N. Judah
Susie C. Judah
Oklahoma City
Mediterranean
Central Pacific
Hayden M. Collier
Idella Collier
Route 3
Claremore
Ted D. Dixon
Williams R. Dixon
Okmulgee
Woodrow W
Easter egg hunts urged for Texas by poultry group
Esir Ablon secretary of the Texas poultry egg and butter association urges Texans to take part in Easter egg hunts next Sunday. Dye may not be available he says but if so eggs should be left white and used as many as possible.
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Dallas
Tex
Esir Ablon
Texas Poultry, Egg and Butter Association
Mystery Money in Thompson Estate Remains Unsolved
Chicago April 3 The mystery of where former mayor William Hale Thompson Big Bill the Builder obtained about 1.466 million dollars found in two safety boxes after his death remains unsolved with two more boxes to be searched later. His attorney said more money may exist possibly a million dollars. Thompson had sold large holdings in Middle West Utilities Commonwealth Edison and real estate while serving as mayor and before. His estate was valued at about 150 thousand dollars with no will found.
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Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Big Bill
Thompson
James W. Breen
Breen
Insul
Commonwealth Edison
Associates
Ada Pioneer Resident Idabell Harrison Dies at 59
Idabell Harrison, 59, longtime Ada resident, died at a local hospital after a period of illness. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 4 p.m. from First Methodist church with burial in Memorial Park. Survived by son Truman Harrison, daughter Pearl Irene Bryant, sister Vera Lee, five brothers, and five grandchildren. Her late husband Ed Harrison was long involved in real estate. Address listed as 530 East Fourteenth. Truman served as Pontotoc county attorney and Navy member.
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Idabell Harrison
First Methodist Church
Memorial Park
Pearl Irene Bryant
Enid
Vera Lee
Ollahoma City
J. S. Berryman
Memphis
Texas
J. E. Berryman
Parnell
J. W. Berryman
Ada
R. R. Berryman
Byng
Lester Berryman
Altus
Drop Inspections Of Passenger Tires
Washington April 4 The Office of Price Administration says it will drop the passenger car tire inspection program effective April 20 Only motorists seeking replacement tires must present inspection certificates All other inspections are eliminated as drivers now maintain tires longer The program had required six month four month or three month checks by A B and C card holders respectively
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Germans Boast Of New Night Fighter
Berlin radio said a new single engine night fighter called the Wilde Sau has been used against British bombers. The broadcaster claimed it is very successful and makes dark nights and cloud cover no longer a problem for raids.
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London
Berlin
RAF
Nuernberg
New Naval District Formed for Alaska and Aleutians
The Navy announces a new 17th naval district to cover Alaska and the Aleutian islands. Rear Admiral F E M Whiting will command. Temporary headquarters are to be at Adak with an office in Seattle.
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Alaska
Aleutians
Washington
Aleutian Islands
Cty
Navy
Knox Tony
F.E.M. Whiting
Adak
The
Seattle
Lafayette College President Addresses Education Focus
President William M. Lewis of Lafayette College states that education serves to create valuable societal members, emphasizing practical elements over intellectual luxuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Lewis
Lafayette College
Billy Howard Dies at Home Carbon Monoxide Tragedy in Ada
Billy Howard 17 son of Clyde and Mrs. Howard of 1110 South Stockton Ada died likely Friday night at home from carbon monoxide poisoning. Funeral arrangements by Criswell Funeral Home to be announced. He was found by his father after returning from Oklahoma City treatment for an injury. He had attended a show with a friend Friday night and was last seen alive reading on a couch before attempting to reach fresh air. He was born in Ada and educated here. grandson of long-time residents Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Howard, with an older brother Corporal Charley Neal Howard at Norton Field, Tennessee.
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Billy Howard
Clyde Howard
Stockton
Criswell Funeral Home
Oklahoma City
Ada
B. B. Howard
Cpl
Charley Neal Howard
Norton Field
Tullahoma
Tenn
U S Subs Report Sink 14 Japanese Vessels in New Toll
The navy reported 14 more Japanese ships sunk or damaged by American submarines bringing total Japanese losses to 667 sunk or damaged. The latest tally includes two medium tankers 11 medium cargo ships and one small cargo vessel.
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Washington
Navy
New Bay
Ada Urged to Plant Victory Gardens as Seed Sales Lag
Local officials and food authorities warn a drop in garden plans nationwide could threaten wartime vegetable supplies. Dr. Cross notes seed sales slump risks a vegetable free summer unless Ada residents plant now. Water rates offer relief to boost production, with April 10 deadline and April 15 rate start.
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Ada
Stillwater
Frank B. Cross
The
City Water Department
Victory Gardens
Finland Faces Offshore Oil Market Shifts
Finland and the Baltic States, though near Russian fields, typically import most petroleum and products from the United States, reshaping regional energy trade patterns amid proximity to major oil reserves.
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Finland
Baltic States
United States
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News
Classified ad item notes higher yields for Ada residents who invest funds in vested schemes. Details emphasize improved return rates and clearer terms for eligible accounts, with guidance on how to apply before deadlines. Local readers are urged to contact the brokerages or banks listed for exact rates and requirements.
State Farm Values Rose in Oklahoma in 1943
Farm values in Oklahoma rose about 8 percent in the past year, with the state index at 120 percent as of March 1. The rise mirrors gains in neighboring states, while historical highs and lows are noted, with 1920 as a peak at 166 and 1933 low near 3.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Bureau of Agriculture Economics
Arkansas
Texas
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Fitzgeralds Trial Delayed Over Jury Panel Questions
ARDMORE April 3. The trial of Robert R. Fitzgerald former state clemency official and two others tied to a convict escape was delayed after the legality of the jury panel was questioned. Judge Caldwell did not explain the bench order but noted a motion to quash the panel had been entered in a prior case and a similar one today. The defendants including Fred Hunt and C L Billings may face trial before July 1.
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Ardmore
Robert R. Fitzgerald
John C. Caldwell
Rutherford Brett
Brett
Frd Hunt
Granite
McAlester
C. L
Tipp) Billings
Carl Pruitt
McCurtain
Fitzgerald
Woman Is Charged With Swindling
Tulsa dispatch reports Mrs. Fay Smith a religious practitioner charged with swindling two office workers for years. George H. Perkins of Stockton wired details about activities in California. He said his mother was treated by Smith from 1924 to 1932 and that large sums were taken from his father. Smith faces two criminal charges and a $10,000 suit, held on $6,900 bond. Her lawyers say she is not feeling well.
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Tulsa
Fay Smith
Stockton
Calif
Oklahoma Residents Pay Record Federal Income Tax
AHOMA CITY April 3. Oklahoma residents paid a record $86,630,991 in federal income tax for 1945, more than double 1942. H. C. Jones, federal collector, reported 480,429 returns filed between Jan 1 and March 31, up 37 percent from last year, with withholding and salaries driving the rise.
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Ahoma City
H. C. Jones
Internal Revenue
Jones Cai d
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Oowers
Seven Remain In D. C. Hospitals After Gas Truck Blast
Seven people remained in hospitals in Oklahoma City today from a south town gas truck explosion Friday that killed five, injured 24, and caused about 100000 dollars in damage. The gravest injuries were Captain Earl Rice and Mrs. C. P. Dunn. Also hospitalized were L. C. Laxton, Mrs. Fern Ruby, Lieutenant James Leverich, James D. Henderson, and Millard Krevanek.
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Io.lahoma City
Earl Rice
C. P. Dunn
L. C. Laxton
Fern Ruby
James Leverich
James D. Henderson
Millard Krevanek
Oklahoma City
Ceiling on Crude Oil Is Threat To New Production
New Orleans report from the Interstate Oil Compact commission shows Governor Kerr of Oklahoma and Governor Schoeppel of Kansas opposing Office of Price Administration price ceilings on crude oil. They warn ceilings discourage exploration while wartime manpower shortages raise costs. They note U.S. production around 4.5 million barrels daily despite shortages and rationing concerns.
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New Orleans
Kerr
Oklahoma
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Schoeppel
Kansas
Sam Jones
Louisiana
United States
Supreme Court to review Oklahoma community property ruling
The court will decide whether under Oklahoma law a husband and wife may divide their total income for federal tax purposes. The Commissioner argues the 50‑50 split reduces federal taxes and that the statute targets the federal income tax. The Harmons elected to be under the law. the IRS lost before the Tax Court and the Tenth Circuit affirmed.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Charles Fahy
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Tenth Federal Circuit Court
Oklahoma
Okla
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Harmons
Tax Court of the
United States
Circuit Court
Tax Court
New Gas Coupons Effective April 1
Gasoline dealers must track new ration coupon changes as values and codes shift. Four changes occurred at month start: R coupons expire and B-1 replaces them. C and C-1 become C-2 and C-3. B-2 and B-3 replace B. in trucking, T-I stamps are replaced by T for the second quarter.
Woman Tripped By Old Witchcraft Act
London reports Hilda Duncan a 46 year old self described spiritualistic medium received nine months in prison under Britain's witchcraft act. She and three others were convicted with sentences of two years for a man and woman and four months for another woman. Duncan protested innocence as the verdict was pronounced.
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London
Hilda Duncan
Britain
Naturalization, Custody Policy Urged by Rep Jennings Randolph
West Virginia representative Jennings Randolph calls for mandatory naturalization for all newcomers to the United States and urges detaining those who do not pursue naturalization and deportation to their home countries. He frames the policy as a citizenship obligation for all who arrive.
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America
Jennings Randolph
West Virginia
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Tanner Laine
Laine
Midland Reporter Telegram
Pearl Harbor
Herbert Hoover
Wendell Willkie
J Ada News
Ada News
Sooners
Uncle Sam
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