How a Peacetime Draft Would Stand in 1940
Washington reports on peacetime draft rules under National Defense planning. It outlines ages 18 to 45, eligibility and medical fitness, with emphasis on essential national functions and stricter standards than World War II. Officials say about four in ten from ages 19 to 26 may be amended, and penalties for evasion will be severe.
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Waseington
NEA
Gongress
Embergene Diaft
Lawalle
Congress
Sven Tal
Congress Approves ERP at Favorable Moment
The Marshall Plan gains approval amid concerns over timing and morale. It strengthens Western Europe including Italy against Moscow backed Reds, while linking the United States with Europe and Asia. The plan promises vast aid and improved security, with cost far less than another world war.
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Dewite MacKenzie
U. S
Greece
China
Western
Europe
Roel
Italy
Italian Communist Party
Moscow
Russia
Talan
America
Sven
Morute Filip
Seanes
United States
Americas Committee
Emeren
Wil
Totaliturin
Ground Breaking for New Modern Sales Barn at Atoka
Atoka County Chamber of Commerce sponsors a 12000 dollar modern sales barn to serve farmers and ranchers with heat, private stalls, and concrete floors. Completion expected around June 1. barn leased to Hankins and Simpson cattle company for weekly sales attracting buyers from across the state.
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Moka
Atoka
Atoka County
Oklahoma
Faucret Brothers Construction Co
Atoha
Hankins and Simpson
jJvens
Rass. Hankins
Hanking Cattle Co
Bayers
Te Atoka County
Seaght Hung Long
Ray
Sherman, Tor
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Clyde Coomer
Sand Roads Committee
Peetre Inaek
Fem Weoanwcks
Housing plans delayed by winter holdouts
Tulsa based housing official says many builders have stalled on new projects through winter. He notes overall construction is ahead this year with crews scarce and material costs rising. Territory covers 30 counties and 2024 activity is paced by labor supply and weather easing in five weeks.
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Tulsa
Ilo
Apel
St. Sa
Rothbaum
Metina
Bague for Fruman Bague for Fruman Sersey City
Frank Hague, longtime leader and former Jersey City mayor, announced his support for President Truman. In personal letters to New Jersey Democratic committee members, Hague launched his annual pre-primary drive and pledged to stand by Truman as the party's logical choice.
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Sersey City
Frank Hague
Telepotie National Consoitiees
Jodgag
President Truman
New Jersey
Democratic Committeemien
Hague
Truman
Statesmen needed for Oklahoma legislature election call
A citizen urges qualified men to run for Oklahoma's next legislature citing deadlines April 30 1948 first primary July 6 runoff July 37 election November 2 and the need to balance state services with taxpayers’ ability to pay. It stresses avoiding minority influence, notes the budget may near 280 million yearly, and praises the 1947 session for industrial expansion.
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Oklahoma City
Fishing Derby At Lake Texoma Attracts 25000 Anglers
Oklahoma plans a Lake Texoma derby expected to draw about 25 000 anglers. Prizes include largest catch in a category and cash rewards for other top catches. Organizers include state and local groups with multiple towns listed as partners.
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Oklahoma
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Texoma
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Tamesin
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Durant
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Tidhern Hirgeton
Marietta
Rented House to Some 22 Families
47 year old woman Evelyn Catto admitted renting her Omaha home to about two dozen families. She collected $65 in deposits over two months and was arranging interviews with hardship cases. She claimed the money was for her sons, but investigators say deposits were obtained under false pretenses.
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Omaha
UPA
Evelyn Catto
Joseph Bh. Taserra
Inservia
Mca
Caito
Cathing
Watt
Aranging
Inserva
Wilh le
Monty
Farm News and Views Pontotoc Soil Conservation Contest
Contested report on the first Pontotoc county soil conservation and land suitability program run through cooperative agricultural agencies. Describes judges, contest divisions, high scoring participants, and scoring criteria such as soil depth slope drainage and texture.
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Pontotoc County
Ask Agricultural Agencies
Bad
Rober
Ledvina
Tom Davis
Bryne
Beacer
Fred Fowey
F Wi
Olah
Chive
David Elwitt
Tex Rett
Noyman E. Crussen
Dean Archie Welch
Jand Jones
Hurley
Rage
Lester Smitth
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Chad
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Ada Lous Dan
Fivehugh
Oe Deawford
Src
Fitzhugh
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Marvin Tobey
McLishy
Bob Burrick
Claud Thompson
B. Wateers
Ded
Joe Crawford
Dany
Bill Sary
Marvin Toney
Isrgs
Stonewall I
Vetton
Voratinsiag
Laverne Gill
Allen Ffa
Divis
Louis Jordan
Douglas Bell
Billy Gese Young
Kenneth Gurtos
Leo Davenper
Henry
Thomas P. Muniel
Napier Valoral
Erosvon
Pasture Cavalcade To Be Held in May
TURSA Olla April 3 UPA Cavailcide of Greaner Pastures to be held on five Oklahoma towns May 24 28. Dresser the event’s general chairman announced today. The cavalcade aims to showcase grasses replacing terraces and artificial feed-savers as part of state agricultural efforts.
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Olla
UPA
Oklahoma al Hina
LL. Dresser
Chaiman
Dresser
Talchina
Seminole
Muskogee
Tulsa
Banthesville
U. S. Extension Service
Caustry
Xebarlubes
Langston U Receives Research Grant from Upjohn Co
Langston University faculty members received an $800 grant from the Upjohn Co to fund a special laboratory for medicinal chemistry. The project, led by Dr. Harrigan and Dr. Fenty, aims to develop new analgesics and acne treatments through drug firm collaboration at Langston University.
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Utwo Langston University
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Cary
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Langston
Fenty
Harrigan
Frost
Upjohn Co
Wuniversity
Two Die in Ardmore Motorcycle Crash
Ardmore residents Barbara Tear Currens, 20, of Ardmore and Reuben Edward Tiptom, 20, were killed Friday night when a motorcycle they rode crashed on Lake Murray Drive near Ardmore. Currens suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries. Tiptom died from a skull fracture. Both were residents of Ardmore. The fatalities were the first in Carter County for the year.
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Oklahoma
Argl Yeapler Foo
Barbara Tear Currens
Ardmore
Lake Murrey
Pak
Reuben Edward Tiptom
Ardenare
Carter
Hereford Manager Seeks Prospects for Ada Nine in Spring Camp
Ada manager Ucal Clanton scouts Browns spring training, naming promising prospects for Ada Nine. Players like Cecil Curry and Hank Kane show versatility in infield and outfield, with pitching standouts and ongoing efforts to add a veteran catcher to bolster the Ada club.
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Ark
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Hob Boddy
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Hereford
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George King F
Critchell
Cecil Curry
Duncan Celsenters
William Curry
Puntington
W. Va
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Kane
Hank Kane
Mereford
Aca
Frank Ralfs
Washington
Mich
Pontier
Jeffries
Marysville
Hirschman
Ithsea
Clanton
Oklahoma and Texas Committees Fail of Texoma Agreement
Oklahoma and Texas committees failed to reach a Texoma fishing pact after a second conference. Oklahoma senators Cobb and Cartwright opposed unanimity while Texas approved the plan. Three amendments endorsed by Texas would allocate revenues by state, trial the plan for two years, and end 20 day non resident permits. Delegations from Madill Tishomingo Marietta and Kingston attended.
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Tiseoming OS
Okla
APA
Lake Teememna
Oklahoma
Texas
Crough
Raymond Gui
Madtll
Oklo
Tlang
Oxlonome
Obba
Oklahormany
Joe Bailey Cobb
Tishcomings
Keith Cartwright
Durant
Metiny
Vramt
Madill
Omingy
Marietta
Kingston
Cunningham Promoted to Longview Store Manager
Joe Cunningham, formerly head of men’s furnishings at the C. R. Anthony Co. Ada store, has been promoted to manage the Longview Texas store. He came to Ada from Brownsville a year ago and has earned friendship here. he is the ninth Ada manager promoted from within the chain.
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Joe Cunningham
Anthony
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C. RB. Anthony Company
Longview
Tex
Cunningham
Ada Shout
Brownsville
Ada
R. Anthony Ca
Tocat
Jack Billo
Chiang to Stay on As Premier Despite Proposal
Chiang Kai-shek indicated support for a plan to surrender the presidency to an independent for unity, while remaining premier. A Kuomintang executive session was to decide formal action tomorrow as party leaders pressure him to retain the office amid ongoing government war and political maneuvering.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Chiang
Kuomintang
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Generalisaimo
Kiva
Generatissime
Italian Show of Force Demonstrates Government Power
In Rome yesterday the Italian government staged a two hour military display amid communist election threats. About 50 000 Romans watched 25 000 troops march through the capital with 40 tanks including eight American Shermans, British armor, and over 80 mobile artillery pieces. Foreign observers from Yugoslavia and others watched the parade as crowds drowned out scattered communist shouts.
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Rome
Mussolini
Rusein
Sergy Zotoy
Janet Jercerzek
Exchange Strike Enters Its Second Week on Wall Street
New York April 5 unionized 1,300 New York stock and curb exchange workers begin second week of strike picketing exchanges and several brokerage houses in the Tinancia district. United Financial Employees officials aim for Wall Street paralysis demanding union shop and weekly wage boosts of 3 to 15 dollars.
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Kiowa County
Oklahoma City
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