Political alignment shifts in Oklahoma Democrat scene
Governor Robertson’s speech signals administration backing for Wilson or Bolen amid tensions over charges against the regime. The piece notes Walton supporters’ reactions, Bolen’s slow momentum, and potential strategic votes, with Robertson’s camp likely to back Wilson if Bolen stalls. Also covers Edith Cavell’s execution and allied war concerns.
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Robertson
Democratic Central Committee
Oklahoma City
Tom Owen
Howard
State House
Walton
Bob Wilson
Bolen
Wilson
Bob
A National Department of Education Proposal Critiqued
The News opposes a national department of education under a cabinet officer. It warns this would centralize power, threaten state control, and risk political propaganda. It cites Germany’s centralized system and urges preserving freedom in education with states retaining authority.
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Department of Education
Germany
State press association program praised as best in years
Ponca City prepares to host the state editors reunion with wives for a record time. E S Bronson, secretary treasurer, has led the organization for fifteen years and is praised for his work. Editorials rise from the Oklahoma City tragedy over the unwritten law as communities debate home defense and jury outcomes.
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State Press Association
Ponca City
E. S. Bronson
United States
Oklahoma City
Swindall Declares Race For Congress Against Herrick
The piece notes Charles Swindall of Woodward entering the congressional race opposing Manuel Herrick. It mentions potential political upset if Swindall wins and hints Herrick could feel swindled. It adds commentary on church vows, employment efficiency, and economic changes from farm warehousing to hog sales boosting Ada county business.
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Charles Swindall
Woodward
Congress
Manuel Herrick
Herrick
Swindall
Ada Legion Team 10 Meet Kowawa
Norman Oklahoma April 6 Marvin Floyd Haynes senior at University of Oklahoma earns BA in May He leads University Mens Glee Club and heads Ruf Neks Battle Axe Pontotoc county club Phi Delta Theta. Ada high school East Central Normal school son of R E Haynes Ada He helped organize Pi Sigma Alpha Beta chapter with twelve charter members local political fraternity receiver of multiple honors.
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Pontotoc
Political candidates list for county offices and districts
District Judge Wayne Wadlington D W Huffar state senator W H Ebey state insurance commissioner W Hardin County Superintendent F E Gray A Floyd Re election A T Watson Mrs Parrie Britt Sheriff Joe E Sloan Bob Duncan Re election W B Walker County Attorney A C Chaney H F Mathis J W Dean County Tax Assessor Nick Heard re election J B Faber County Weigher John Ward R election A H Simpkins County Commissioner Dist No 2 Charley Laseman I R Gilmore L D Brandon For County Commissioner Dist No 3
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F. E. Gray
A. Floyd
A. T. Watson
Parrie Britt
Joe E. Sloan
Bob Duncan
W. B. Walker
Nick Heard
J. B. Faber
Charley Laseman
I. R. Gilmore
L. D. Brandon
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