Kerr to Open Speech Campaign in Ada on April 13
Former Governor Kerr begins a U S senate campaign with a statewide radio broadcast from Ada on Jefferson's birthday. He hails Jefferson's principles of human rights and states' rights, pledging to champion people’s rights and state sovereignty as he resumes a campaign tour. Observers note interest in a possible rise as top candidate in the race.
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Kerr
Ada
Robert 3
Speskind
U. S. Senate
Thomas Jefferson
Towh
Mn &Ring
von Jefferson
Ampions Party Percipter
Jefferson
Democratic Party
Atlanta
Ge. Kerrer
Democraus
Ble
Mississippi River
U. S
Dust storms hit western grain belt sparks wheat concerns
A major dust storm disrupted western Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska with heavy winds up to fifty miles per hour. Farmers reported topsoil blowing from the Texas panhandle to Canada in the winter wheat belt, risking crop damage and lifting grain prices at Chicago. Snow flurries appeared in the east as federal forecasters warned of continued dust and wind impacts.
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Chicago
Texas
Mangas
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Western
Kangys
Twinter Wheat Belt
Sarge
Kansas
Texas Panhandle
Canada
Weather Bureau
Kanaan
Fort Hays
Board of Trade
New York State
Santom
Winduya
Amarillo
Weasherman
Texrag
Steers for Ada Rodeo Arrive from Florida for August Event
Members of the Ada Rodeo committee announce arrival of 130 steer stock from Florida to be used in August. The steers are chosen for size, horn type, and independent disposition to meet competition standards. The Ada Riders club aims to secure animals suitable for the Brazes weight class and steer roping events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Ada Cone
Elxs Club
Ada Rodeo Fr
Dts
Sears
Riks Committee
Plating with Junk Pays in Salisbury Police Case
In Salisbury Mad April William C Zieger found a smashed slot machine in three pieces. He took it home, called the police, and while waiting recovered three quarters from the coin receptacle. Officers moved the disassembled contraption, charging him as a heap of junk. The total jackpot noted was $10.26 with an additional slur reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
William C. Zieger
Konawa Community Notes From Area Residents
Konawa residents and families are noted in a string of brief visits and health updates. Artie Walls is home from the hospital. Ruth Hucson had a minor operation at Valley View and is improving. Betty Mayes, Blue Cross representative, visited Konawa. several locals attended Masonic lodge events in Maud and Shawnee. and families including Davie and Cushman related households were mentioned in social visits across Ada and nearby towns.
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Ruth Hucson
Valley View Hospital
Cooper Dies. Funeral Today for Kenioun V. Cooper
Kenioun V. Cooper longtime Port Smith renter and grocery operator died at home 30 West Sixth Saturday at 3 30 a m after a stroke. Funeral services set for Lefterknart at 4 00 from the Agbury Methodist church with burial in Rosedale cemetery. Born in Franklin county Arkansas he lived in Port Smith then Wetumka and Adin before moving 29 years ago. A World War I veteran, he served in a machine gun battalion in France. Surviving are widow Bertie E. Cooper two sons James David a Tulsa University student and Arthur Dale a Norman worker sister Mrs Paulina Power of Francis and two granddaughters Jeane Eten Cooper.
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Methodist
Rosedale
Cooper
Franklin County
Arkansas
Port Smith
Thes
France
Bertie E. Cooper
James Bavid
Tulsa University
Arthur Dale Cooper
Norman
Paulina Power
Francis
Jeane Eten Cooper
UMW Leaders Take Surprise at Injunction Against Walkout
Pittsburgh April 3 United Mine Workers leaders reacted with shock to a court injunction ordering 400000 soft coal diggers to return to their pits. Western Pennsylvania officials and chieftains declined comment while analysts wondered who drove the walkout and what miners will do next.
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Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
Povernenett
Molions
Western Pennsylvania
UMW
Pen
Pennsylvania
Murisonville
Charleston
W. Wa
Bermingham
Ala
Atoka High Hosts Oklahoma Band Concert
The Obie Brown University band Pride of Oklahoma performed in the Atoka High School auditorium to a full crowd of students and citizens. Directed by Jerry Redges, the event drew praise from OU officials and promises another visit from the group.
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Atoka
Obie Brown ‘University
Pride of Oklahoma
Atoka High School
Jerry Redges
Hedges
O. U. Arrestor
Atoke Ronks
Ffrom
Early History Of This Area Being Assembled
A historical sketch by J. C. Wallan introduces a series on early Oklahoma, inviting readers to share pioneer experiences from tribal days. The piece notes a convention sponsored by the ASW Creative Writing Group to collect personal stories of early life, struggles, joys, and folklore from Oklahoma and beyond.
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J. C. Wallan
Oklahoma
ASW
Daisy L. Moore
Hust
Ada
Oklanems
Ada and Pontotoc County Chickasaw Tribal History Sketch
A historical outline recounts Pontotoc County in Chickasaw Nation territory from tribal boundaries to Ada becoming county seat. It notes Jeff Reed’s Ada store near Irving School, the 1908 Frisco railroad townsite, the 1987 abolition of tribal government, Ada's 1969 sheriff appointment, and the 1903 tribal sheriff tenure amid territorial changes.
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Walker
Pontotac County
Eile
Wapanuesse
Aller
Chicleagha
Washita
Wynsewood
Frank Fores
Tom Hope
Ada
Jeff Reed
U. S. Goverment
Chickasaw
Pontotoc
Tgf. C
Cent Walker
Portator County
Utah
CAA Center in D. C. to be Dedicated with Air Show
Oklahoma City will dedicate the Civil Aeronautics Administration Center with a two day air show on April 24 and 25. The program, arranged by Steadham Ackers of Birmingham, features Mig fighters, bombers, and jet craft, plus the international training school and a display of cross border air transport history. International guests from Canada and Mexico will attend with dignitaries and official representatives from several nations.
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Oklahoma City
Civil Aeronautics Authocity
Steadham Ackers
Birmingham
Ala
Ainshow
Gireetor
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
CAA
Opery
Ackers Gad
Cavalendt
International Skyway
Col
Zavier Gonzales
Mexico
Oliver
Intermaational
Valley View Admissions List Contains Names and Locations
A garbled admission list names numerous individuals and their towns including Ada Stillwater and Ardmore alongside mixed fragments. The entry mentions addresses on Stonewall and Fifth Streets and includes stray notes about income tax cleanup and a historical reference to the first U.S. carpet factory in Philadelphia.
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Gloria Upchurch
Bea Boy
South Stonewall
Hattie L. Beene
Stonewalella Williamson
Oheby Tahoe East
Ada
George Laster Grubaugh
Widh North Francis
Hairs
Hattie Hardens
Stuad
Earl
Turner
Stillwater
Clyde F. Buzbee
Tupelo
Helen Jo Sutton
Bel Hey
En Courts
Aga
Billy Frazier
Jit West
Marcella
Wheat prospects split among farmers after bumper crop
In Kansas and nearby plains regions, growers express mixed outlooks for 1948 wheat. Some see potential gains despite drought and disease, while others warn of late planting, weed pressures, and uncertain weather. Officials and farmers like A Orwine Baker and Sherman County observers weigh optimistic and gloomy forecasts across Texas panhandle, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado.
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Kansas City
A. Orwine ‘Baker
Rye
Cen
Kansas
Gereer
Sherman
Baid
Ris
Attempted Robbery At Stratford Attracts Police Suspects
Stratford officers pursued a car tied to an attempted burglary after two men described near the Stratford area fled a stolen vehicle. The chase ended with officers firing a warning shot and later detaining one suspect. the other remained at large as charges were pursued.
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Shell
Pelicea
Paris
Sis Nome
Fis
Poteway
Tom Montgomery
Alvin, Tohnson
Ae Ory
Stantford
Witeiman
Henry Mayo
Big Cord
Coalysto
Lovelady Adulis To Present Play
Lovelady Adulis presents a three act comedy titled The Parity for the Lovelady district event. The play will be staged Tuesday evening at the local school with a brief ensemble and musical interludes as part of a community program.
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Lovelady Adulis
Agnin
Lovelady
Honeux
Sehmel
New War Brings Civilian Groups to Sponsor Reserve Units
Civilian organizations like the Mahoning Valley Builders Association partner with the army to form service-type reserve units under the AFPRO program. Affiliated units range from 26 officers to 162 enlisted, with training and duties tied to wartime needs, including engineering, transportation, and hospital support, drawn from sponsor industries in Milwaukee, Chicago, and beyond.
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Army
AFPRO
Mars Than
General Anc
Spe
Mahoning Valley
Amc
Better Business Bureau of Milwaukee
Chicago Police Department
Callad
Private Investigators, Inc
Reserve officers urge large draft and stronger stance
Oklahoma City April 3 reserve officers at the annual ROA convention heard claims that 20 000 reserve officers will be needed if a new draft is enacted and that the army shows preference for national guardsmen over reservists. Brig Gen Wendel Westover warned that if volunteers do not respond, the law may be charged to mobilize officers. He cited potential trouble in Italy, Berlin, Greece and Vienna as risk points and urged a strong U S military posture to avoid war.
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Oklahoma City
Otkistoma
Army
Oklahoma Reserve Officers Convention
Wendel Westover
Fongresarve
Department of Defense
Italy
Berlin
Greece
Vienna
United States
Beitic Stramg
Woman Convicted of Having Daughter
A Los Angeles jury convicted 24 year old Shirleen Kunin of manslaughter in the death of her two year old daughter Denise. She faces 1 to 16 years in prison with sentencing set for April 7. The defense argued the child died from injuries in a bathtub accident.
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Los Angeles
Shirleen
Kunin
Denise
Konia
Government Time After Those Faxes
Government observers note tax bureau moves to tax cab drivers despite lower rates. The Internal Revenue Service faced a court ruling over tips, gifts, and income tax treatment in the case of Harry A. Roberts of Yellow Cab, with judges doubting tip status as proof of service payments. A London note reports William Gray’s attempted murder of his wife and self harm leading to a life sentence reduction due to self-inflicted injuries. First rodeo recorded at Pecos, Texas in 1883 per Britannica.
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Washington
A. Iis
Angeles
Harry A. Roberts
Yellow Cab
Rama
UMT Draft Move Spurs Senate Action on Universal Service
The Senate Armed Services Committee, after three weeks of hearings, aims to send legislation on universal military training to the Senate by next Friday. Secretary Forrestal warned against expanding the 5-group force, while discussing costs to support a larger armed force. Critics call UMT a potential monster military bureaucracy, warning it may not reflect true readiness.
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Washington
Rosaio
Senate
Arte Services Committee
Gurney
RSD
Comporters
Forrestal
Congress
Sprailer
Gener
Truman
Air Policy Commission
America
Bistovian
Charles A. Beard
Committee For Hips
UMT
Lloyd H. Reyerson
University of Minnesota
Doctor Rayburn Leaves Norman for Veterans Hospital Post
Dr. Charles Rayburn, longtime assistant medical superintendent at Central State Hospital in Norman, resigns to take a position at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. The board’s W. Russell Bergman calls Rayburn one of the best. Rayburn served 28 years in the armed forces between periods at the hospital. Rayburn grew up in Ada, played football at Hast Center State Norms, taught at Ada High School, and later coached there. His new base pay is 60,000 with a total around 12,000 yearly.
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Central State Hospital
Norman
Charles Raynurn
Veterans Hospital
Bittle Beck
Anne Rayburn
Armed Services
W. Russell Bergman
Boané of Affairs
Rayburn
Ada
Ads High School
Vanderbilt University
Orehmadore
Borgman
Atate
Young pilot makes emergency landing after gust near Guthrie
April 3 report from Guthrie notes 20 year old pilot Jak Wat of Shidler chose to aim for a high, dry field rather than a pond during an emergency in a light plane loaded with tractor parts. His passenger William Harofé De Laughter, 99, was unhurt as the aircraft broke apart on impact.
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Guteris
Young Shidler
Tece
Jak Wat
Guthrie
William Harofé de Laughter
Farmer
Shidler
Ernie Hunt
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Ada Rodeo
Konawa
Artie Walls
C. Brewer
William Rhodes
Herbert Walker
Mra
Raymond Wakter
Ada Monay
Mrs
T. F. Roy
Hubert Stephens
R. B P Fyzist
Robert Prewith
Masonic Lodge
Maud Pricay
Mra. R. D. Forish
Mire Bob
Maud
Shawnee
Mar Sons
Benawa
Calvin Beiles
Dallay ‘Esas
Isst' Oweerlenc
Henry Boren
Boren
Kenioun V. Cooper
Ant
West Sixth
Lewis
Atoka High
O. U
AAUW
Eve
D. C
Valley View Admissions
Philadelphia
W. P. Sprogue
Jfrains
U.S
Marienborn
Germany
Anver- Heer
Jnboard
NEA
Enid
Trey
Texoma Mar
Vexas Ponhandia
South Dowbttut
Chester Vodabnsen
Bexionia
Oahoom
Pamtm
Xaos
Wis Ohlahed
Gail
Oiefaho
Vnanhandie
C.F
Auguatinn
Wie
Ruse Livestock Yards
Tesheers
Lemar
Coloapres
Augustine
Posyas
Kenmaises
Igo
Colorado
Cama Uyy
Jon Kfon
Eenlasd
Stratford Leags
Aman
Bowlanie Evans, Jr
Agri
Tudia
Cororigi
Cividien
Mafpro
Organized Reserve Corps
ORC
Army of the United States
Regular Army
National Guard
Ing Coumser Intelling Iigence Corps
International Business
Der
Sey
Anc
Merry
Ead
Ander Gurha
Aspro
Marshall
Heo
Oklahamans
London
William Gray
Gray
Snme
Say
Buller
Pecos
Texan
Senate Committee
Fortrer Ada Man
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