Oklahoma Merit System Council Meeting Discussion
Last week an invited guest attended a meeting of the Oklahoma Merit System Council chaired by R. Benedum with members including John R. Abernethy and Charley Scruggs. The council oversees the four-state departments under the merit system and audits payrolls.
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Oklahoma
A R. Benedum
Norman
Rew
John R. Abernethy
Charley R. Scruggs
Oklahoma City
Roy A. Dillon J
Atele
Truman Cites Cuban Drive For Freedom
President Truman cited Cuba’s historic struggle for freedom as an inspiration for the United States to meet its own current challenges with calm, courage, and steadfast resolve. He lauded Cuban patriots and American soldiers who aided liberation from Spain, and noted U S Cuba ties in size and strength while calling for peaceful cooperation and respect for freedom and rights. The remarks were prepared for ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of Cuba’s independence.
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Washington
Truman
Cuba
Congress
Jodel
Russia
Ds Riad
Negro Leaders Launch Wide Civil Disobedience Campaign Claiming Segregation in Armed Forces
Avril UP report notes Reynolds, a Black activist, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on a national civil disobedience campaign against segregation in the military. He says the effort includes draft bill opposition cards and $9,100 in buttons reading Dont Favor the Draw Army, with plans to display on the Capitol steps. Senator Bridges urges swift action on air force defense and national security matters.
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Grant Reynolds
Congress
Armed Services
Reynolds
House Armed Services
White House
America
Dim Craw
Bridges
Renh
Meanle
WegToyn Air Force
Senate
Draft Resolution Against Communists at the Fan American Conference
In Bogota on April 19 delegates from Brazil Chile Cuba the United States and Uruguay moved to draft a new anti communist resolution to be presented at the Fan American conference with U S backing. They planned wording sharper than a prior Chilean proposal from March 30. Juvenal Hernandez Chilean delegate predicted the conference would finish in about two weeks.
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Rogota
Colombia
United States
Bynail
Chile
Cuba
Uruguay
Juvenat Hernandez
All-Night Singing Planned at Cedar Grove
Alf singers and others are invited to Cedar Grove for an all night singing starting about six o clock. The event is sponsored by the committee in charge with refreshments to be served at an appropriate time.
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Alf
Cedar Crove
Bfaty
Truitf and Snively Triumph at Stonewall Rodeo Sunday
Dick Truitt of Stonewall and tm Salvecy of Pawhuska won matched events at Sunday rodeo. Snively claimed 11 percent of the pot money, Truitt second. Binns led in bulldogging but missed his steer. Everett Shaw won calf roping twice, with Smirgely beating him in colt roping. Proceeds funded a new fire truck, $439.22 raised, per Stonewall Chamber of Commerce.
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Stonewall
Tm Salvecy
Pawhuska
Snively
Truitt
Trutt
HD. Binns
Binns
Everett Shaw
Ell
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Bely Mayor
Stonewall Chamber of Commerce
Stonewall Chamber
New College To Be At Bartlesville
Bartlesville Ohio will host a new educational institution named Central Christian College. Tulsa figures like ENA and FH Tinius will lead as president with Rex Westerfield Calvin Preetor Oh Fine as officers. The Foster estate plus adjoining land will form the campus aiming for construction this fall and an opening in September 1949 with four year programs planned and accredited status within two years.
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Ohio
Certeal Christian College
Thesehook
ENA
Tinius
Tulsa
Rex Westerfield
Oklahoma City
Calvin Preetor
Seerecoxy
Ard Sf
Oh Fine
Foster Estate
Arkansas
Missour
Oklahoma
Kansas
Athaal
Gotlege
Ed Cushman Dies. Funeral Held Today in Roff
Ed Cushman longtime Roif resident aged 66 died Friday afternoon at two local hospitals. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. at the Roiff Baptist Church with burial in Lightning Rudse Cemetery. Born in Cook County, Texas, Cushman moved to Roff as a youth, son of Oliver P Cushman, a founder of the area. He married Ellette Ropyr in 1933, who preceded him in death.
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Roif
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Rudse
Cook Counity
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Bet Cushman
Rolf Wher
Oliver P. Cushman
Mafris Tarlinet
Eltte Ropyr
Blue Cross Drive Campaign in Pontotoc County Moves Ahead
Blue Cross fundraising efforts continue across Pontotoc County with a countywide campaign divided into sections. Reports show rising participation and hospital benefit figures, including 752 patients at Valley View and 153 at Cowling hospital, totaling thousands of hours and $31,779 in benefits. over 7,000 residents are currently enrolled. Campaign meetings spread across towns with dates and locations to enroll rural residents.
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Satwadtigye Thas Bbe
Joxver
Pirst
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Chamber of Commerce
Portoter County
Blue Overs
Pontatoc County
Lvenr
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Blue Cross
Cowling Hospital
Pontotcc County
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Lula
Ost
Ivanoss
McLishyachook
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Orchy
Esloff Says No to Government Plants
CHICAGO April 19 Ty Gustav Egloff Chicago oil expert says a large government plan for synthetic fuel production is unnecessary and too costly. He argues there is no real shortage of crude oil and the industry is better suited to develop fuels. government estimates put the cost at billions, while experts cite higher figures. The oil industry continues to study synthetic fuels from coal and shale.
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Gustav Egloff
Chicago Oil the Fish
Betoff
Resnarc
Universal Products Cox
Ealntf
Chem- Heal Society
Kremlin Wreck Claims Another Victim in Train Crash
EMID, Ola, April 9. Mrs. Margaret Rouise Penning, 25, of Kansas City Missouri, died from injuries after a Texas Road incident near Keordiln Cralm. Her burial in Leavenworth Wednesday follows the premature birth of her baby, born 24 hours after the crash. Penning’s husband W R Penning lives in Kansas.
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Margaret Rouise Penning
Kansas City
Tatandl
Keordiln
Cralm
Tertin
Penning
State Employment System Undergoing Thorough Check-Up
State officials study current state employment practices to justify pay raises and staff levels. Aimed at standardizing job classifications and salary scales across departments, the plan compares systems in other states and seeks equitable pay. Burford seeks modern guards, but funding and recruitment remain challenging.
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Oklanoma City
Apri
Psi
Ollubanio
Board of Affairs
Fiscal Office
McAfester
F. Burforé
Offshore Gulf of Mexico Well Reported by City Official
Gulf of Mexico offshore well progress described by San Antonio officials as a potential major gas discovery. The project, testing depths up to 236 feet with multiple bore attempts, aims to confirm substantial new reserves. Officials from North American Petroleum emphasize ongoing production tests and future expansion to gauge total output potential.
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Max B. Skelton
San Antonio
Bex
Gulf of Mexico
D. A. McGee
Amerina
Tantel
Stanotind Gulang
Truman Warns High Prices Threaten Malion Economy
President Truman warned editors that the nation’s economy faces danger from rising prices and inflation. He urged timely measures, including price and wage controls, curbs on production, and concrete steps to curb inflation to avert an economic crisis and protect prosperity.
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Truman
Tomight
Lan Fe
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Yao Sucrose
Ameria Binet Prsivy
Price
Wate
Fie Algo
Contary
Hospital Named After Edwards Family in Oklahoma City
An all new hospital in Oklahoma City, funded at about $400,000, was dedicated by Mrs. Edwards and Mr. Edwards. The Ed wards Memorial Hospital aims to emulate the Mayo Clinic and serve the local community regardless of race or religion.
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Oklahoma City
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Mayo Clinic
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Ielit Eswares
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Air Rewards
Meematiak Hospital
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Bylee
Oklahoma
Aspital
Atomic test reported at Eniwetok Atoll by authorities
An Atomic Anewey Commission release states a test of "an atomic weapon" occurred at Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshas Islands. Details on the test remain restricted for security, with a long history of proving grounds construction and tests cited as part of ongoing weapons research and data gathering for peaceful and military atomic energy applications.
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Te Congress
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Five State Toll Boosts and Regional Road Fatalities
A rough, fragmented report notes tolls rising across five states and lists multiple recent fatalities and injuries. It mentions Mrs. W. R. Penning of Kawai City, a Rock Island wreck, Ada injuries from Johnston county, and several Oklahoma City deaths and collisions, all within a chaotic early 20th century transit context.
U S Safety Seen Threatened by Neutrality Pressure
New York April 12 Lord Rothermere British publisher warned that Western European neutrality movements could undermine U S safety and threaten peace. He urged more newsprint to sustain free press and cited dangers of isolationism and imperialism while praising American strength. AP directors noted the cooperative news system’s growth since 1848 and its public service role with 38 domestic and 5 foreign members, expanding to six more countries and adding radio stations.
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Lord Rothermere
Lerd Fiethermere
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Associated Press
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Gaitán Home To Become A Shrine In Bogota
In Bogota on April 14 a government decree turns the home of slain liberal leader Jorge Gaitán into a shrine and burial site. The April 9 assassination sparked a revolutionary uprising wrecking Bogota. the widow will not allow removal while President Osaina Perez remains in office, but the decree says the body will be buried at the residence in a crypt to be built.
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Gorge Gaitan
Sham Gberal
Warty Leager
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Gailam
Mattaro Osaina Perez
Osaine Peres
Death Notice for Tom Cadwalder at Barnsdall
Tom Cadwalder, 73, brother of Tohn Cadwalder and Mrs. W. Massengala, died at home of a daughter in Barnsdall after long illness. Funeral from Firas Baptist church Coal gate Monday at 2:00 p.m. burial Birds Prairie cemetery. Survivors include widow Mrs. Ross Cadwaldyr and three daughters including Mrs. Bye Deeg of Bartedall, sister Annie Partain of San Diego.
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Tohn Cadwalder
W. Massengala
Dda
Barnsdall
Firas Baptist Church
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Pela
Cadwaldnz
Coa
Fess
Ross Cadwaldyr
Bye ‘Deeg
Bartedall
Easther
Ee Annie Partain
San Diego
Ahi
Barry LoS Haley Seeks Justice Nomination In Oklahoma
Lt Barry LoS Haley announces Democratic bid for the Oklahoma Supreme Court seat in the sixth district. Haley, 33, is a practicing attorney and former Tulsa county district judge with prior war service.
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Okla
Barry Los. Haley
Oklahome Suipremme
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Tulsa County District Court
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