House and Senate Split Over Beer Tax Hike
Oklahoma City April 12 The House and Senate remain at odds over raising the beer tax from 7 to 10 dollars per barrel. A conference committee was named after House delegates urged 7 dollars while the Senate pressed for 10 dollars with mixed permanent and temporary portions. Cor. Johnston Murray voiced opposition to any tax increase but signaled cautious stance in the broader political climate.
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William Peart
Oklahoma City
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Senate
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Johnston Murray
Two Red Divisions Retreat After Bitter Fight in Korea
In northwest Korea American warplanes claimed destruction of two enemy jets and damage to 14. Two Chinese divisions suddenly pulled back on the central front while UN troops pressed forward with little resistance on Wednesday. South Korean forces advanced 26 miles into North Korea on the east coast, the deepest UN drive yet, with ground fighting featuring bayonets and grenades on the Hantan river north bank.
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Tokyo
Korea
Hantan
Chorwon
North Korea
United Nations
Wichita Woman Jean Hansen Dies at 28
Phyllis Jean Hansen 28 of Ada died in Wichita on Wednesday afternoon. Funeral arrangements by Smith Funeral Home to be announced. Burial planned at Rosedale Cemetery. Police report say she took her own life with a pistol after illness. Survived by husband Bob Hanssen, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, 593 East Teath, a brother Donald with U.S. Marines in North Carolina, Lt. Tom Ed Duncan with the 43d Division granted travel home, a sister Mrs. C.E. Chapman, and grandmother Mrs. Mca.T. HL Little of Shawnee.
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Bud Duncan
Ada
Wichita
Kas
Smith Funeral Home
Donald
U. S. Marines
North Carolina
Tom Ed Duncan
43D Division
Rosedale
Bob Hanssen
Duncan
East Teath
Chapman
McA.t. HL Little
Shawnee
Weather forecast for Oklahoma region tonight and Friday
Cloudy northwest and generally fair west and south portions tonight and Friday with occasional light rain or snow, mainly extreme northeast portion tonight and early Friday. Warmer west Friday. Lows tonight 30 to 35, highs Friday 40 in the northeast to 35 in the southwest.
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Oklahoma
College Hosts Massive High School Music Festival Start
East Central college campus hosts hundreds of high school musicians for a three day spring music festival opening. About 40 schools participate the largest entry list in the meet’s history prompting extra judges Nat Whits and Richard Brightfield to oversee band vocal solos small ensembles and instrumental classes A BB and C before the busy weekend with choruses and full ensembles.
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East Central College
East Central-county
College I
Nat Whits
O. U
Oklahoma
Music contest rating results show widespread high marks
Early afternoon Thursday ratings list numerous contestants with Superior and Excellent scores advancing to state competition. Singers from fields including Lind say, Ada, Duncan, Seminole, Proving strong talent across towns like Okemah, Pauls Valley, Wynnewood, Newcastle, Weleetka, Holdenville, and Wewoka.
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Virginia Luton
Lindsay
Junaita Mathews
Marlow
Barbara Nell Rains
Duncan
Sandra Wells
Okemah
Corinne Russell
Betty Jean Pate
Ada
Najia Hasten
Jo Lee Burkett
Newcastle
Imogene Hinson
Prague
Danna Beth Thomas
Lindsay Gloria Jean Jones
Coalgate
Mars Keltner
Burglary Charged To Dale Edwards
A second degree burglary charge was filed against Dale Grey Edwards in the Percy Armstrong justice court. Edwards, arrested by Police Chief Cecil Smith, allegedly knew Ada area businesses well and is accused of entering Haynes Hardware on West Main by skylight January 12, taking two pistols a Winchester rifle ammo and pocket halves valued at 215. He faces arraignment Thursday afternoon.
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Dale Grey Edwards
Percy Armstrong
Justice of the Peace Court
Edwards
Cecil Smith
Davis
Ada
Haynes Hardware Company
West Main
Edwards i
Armstrong
Fterngon
Oklahoma draft boards hold May inductions in doubt
Col. Clive E Murray state selective service director says no May draft calls have been issued on Neal boards and the hold up order remains pending a rethink of immediate armed forces needs Oklahoma is assigned a squad of 954 men on the national call of 60900 amid broader hold up.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Washington
Clive E. Murray
Selective Service
Tax Resale List In Today's Paper
Pontotoc county residents pay taxes to protect real property as shown in today's advertisement. The tax resale list will be held by County Treasurer Virgil Hunt on Monday May 14. This year the list covers 33 properties, down from 70 last year. Improved finances and better resale laws are cited as reasons for the drop.
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Pontotce County
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County Treasuer
Virgil Hunt
Warplanes Down Five Commie Jets
American warplanes shot down five communist jets in two major air battles over northwest Korea. In the biggest jet clash to date, 86 Mig-5 types attacked U S B-29s and Sabres fought back, with several Migs destroyed and others damaged. Captains Jabara and Kraft led notable aerial victories, raising Korean War scores for U S pilots.
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Yalu River
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Earls E. Partridge
Fifth Air Force
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Far East
Mip Alley
Sinuiju
Sinanju
Deta
Kansan
James Jabara
Wichita
Skantos
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Ind
Jacob Kraft
South
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Wise
John G. Meyer
Forest Hills
Noy
Glendon
Dunaway
Tackwell
Otta
Truman Reasserts Policy Aimed At Preventing War Spread
Washington reports that President Truman defended policy aimed at preventing the spread of war. House leaders urged Gen Douglas MacArthur to return to the United States to address Congress, with discussions of a joint meeting of the Senate and House.
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Matia
Massachusetts
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United States
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Martin
Japan
MacArthur
Senate
House
Main Points Clarify Uproar Over MacArthur Firing
Washington apm 12 A a summary of how the MacArthur firing sparks uproar in Congress and among allies. It notes Republican talk of impeachment as largely political posturing while Truman argues for civilian control of the military and a restrained strategy in Asia. The piece outlines differing views on Korea Manchuria and Formosa and the risks of widening war in Europe and Asia.
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Why Did MacArthur Do It Question Remains
BAL BOYLE probes the swift dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur amid national sorrow and controversy. The article ponders whether he acted to provoke dismissal to dramatize his views on world politics and military danger, noting only MacArthur knows the full motive.
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New York
Douglas MacArthur
Brest
Washington
Mac
MacArthur
MacArthur in Return Plans
STOKYO April 12 General MacArthur prepared for a return to the United States if invited to speak before Congress. His adviser Maj. Gen. Courtney B Whitney issued a statement asserting the general complied with all directives. Whitney asked for army release to accompany MacArthur and to retire from his post as contact man.
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Japan
Army
Jap Prime Minister Assures Will Cooperate With Ridgway
Sub-freezing cold grips Oklahoma with night readings across Ada reaching 31 degrees and a low of 21 at Gage and Guymon. Weather shows light precipitation, Muskogee reporting .18 inch, while Durants peak reading reached 67 and Poteau the warmest spot at 37. Gardners covered plants late Wednesday to guard against loss as temperatures dip across the state.
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Ada
Gage
Guymon
Muskogee
Poteau
Durant
Altus
Chickasha
Lawton
Beaver
Elk City
Enid
Guthrie
Oxlahoma City
Weather Bureau
Barthesville
Ponca City
Stillwater
Tulsa
Ardmore
McAlester
Yoshida Praises MacArthur for His Work With Japanese
Tokyo reports Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida praised General MacArthur for guiding postwar recovery and democracy in Japan. He thanked him for salvaging the nation from surrender turmoil and said the memory of his deeds will live in Japanese hearts as MacArthur leaves his post before peace. The government affirmed continued US cooperation under Ridgway and said MacArthur’s retirement will not alter US policy toward Japan or the Far East.
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Tokyo
Shigeru Yoshida
United States
Matthew B.ridgway
Yoshida
MacArthur
Japan
Far East
U. S
Ridgway
Ada Round Uppers Meet Sunday for Hats and Shirts
Ada Round Uppers plan a Sunday gathering at the Round-up barn at 2 30 in full uniform. Members will vote on buying new shirts and hats for the Oklahoma City trip. those lacking shirts will be supplied. Transportation for horses to the parade in Oklahoma City will be provided.
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Aca
Redex
Oklahoma
City
Oklahoma City
VFW Installation Meeting Tonight in Ada
Ada post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM with a barbecue followed by installation of officers. Riley Bailey heads the officer slate for the new year while John Bares will perform the installation duties as the official presiding member.
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Ada Post
VFW
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Bee
Riley Bailey
John Bares Eee
Truman Defends Korea Policy After MacArthur Dismissal
President Truman, in a radio and TV address, says he fired Gen. Douglas MacArthur over policy disagreements to prevent a wider world war. He warns Red bases in Manchuria and Chinese forces aiding Formosa risk global conflict, and argues a crushed new Chinese offensive could open paths to peace under UN terms. The speech salutes Ridgway and cautions that peace depends on stopping fighting, preventing future clashes, and ending aggression.
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Formosa
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Pessimist Jokes About College Study Habits
A playful quip contrasts pessimism with college life, joking that even fifteen minutes of knitting would lead to straight jackets. The line riffs on the mystery of when a student actually studies.
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