Crash hearing called over Fort Dix aircraft collision
Fort Dix New Jersey Aug 14 public hearing opened into a midair crash involving a Navy fighter and a commercial Piper Cub after a Saturday collision. Witnesses including a civilian observer G W Rumph of Fairhaven described planes buzzing the area before impact. Navy pilot Lieut. Robert V. Boe 20 of Hampton, WA, was identified among victims found charred near the wreckage two miles from the crash site. Naval officials and airline leaders faced questions about safety and buzzing, with calls for a formal statement after investigations.
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Fort His
Lueing Moebus
Washington
Miami
NAL
G_ T. Baker
Ike
Essie L. Poe
July DHIA Butter Fat Tops in Pontotoc County Report
July DHIA results show Butter Fat leaders in Pontotoc County with about 300 cows on official test. Toren George from Leta placed ninth in the high ten. multiple breeders to begin testing in September. Names include Lambert, Kerr, Bensy Higdon, Yommy George, Howard South, and Bushy.
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Houston
George
Jersey
Pontotoc County
Toren George
Leta
DUA
Foe
Ommtath
Lambert
Kerr
Ebarral
Bensy Higdon
Yommy George
Howard South
Wesley Brantley
Attlee Falls Ill as British Leaders Show Strain in Polls
London reports Prime Minister Attlee, 56, is at Chequers after a Labor election campaign speech in London. He has risen to supervise foreign affairs and the treasury as Bevin and Cripps travel to Europe for medical rest. Morrison, bedridden for a clot, remains in hospital. the cabinet plans for Attlee to resume duties soon as his condition stabilizes.
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London
Aus
Astle Fae Falfen
Britain
Ecisia
Attlee
Downing Street
Chequers
Fie
Treasury
Foren Minster
Ernest Bevin
Statlord Cripps
Starving Soldiers Learn Water Over Steak Survival Rations
Washington reports Army tests on survival rations reveal water needs as the key to endurance, with 1800 calories daily as a minimum for long-term viability. Arctic and tropical rations, including bars and chocolates, aim to sustain morale and body weight during rescue and recovery.
President's Sister Miss Truman Earns Quiet Public Role
Grandview Missouri sister Mary Jane Truman, sister to President Harry S Truman, has managed the family farm during wartime and pursued public service without leaning on her brother. She has served as postmaster, local leader, and active lodge member while balancing work, letters, and duties with privacy. Her life reflects steadfast independence and broad regional activity across eight states.
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Grandview, Me
Nea
Truman
Mary Jane Touma
Barry
Lar
Cook
Harry
Grandview
Order of the Eastein
Missouri
Grand Lodge
A. F
A. Mi
Tle
Grand Chanter of
Mim Tramoy
Miss Truman
Mary
Vis
Washington
Daily Mail
Freman
Othy Througl
Nfiss Truman
Stalin
Gilbert Truman
Mary Jane
Barkly
Barkley
Frames
Tras
Mear
Kanane
J M Carters Hospitalized After Stroke and Surgery
J M Carter and his wife Mrs Carter are seriously ill at Valley View hospital. Mrs Carter suffered a stroke in July and is in critical condition, while Mr Carter had a head attack on July 22 followed by acute gallbladder surgery on Friday. He showed some improvement Monday morning but remains not out of danger. A relative, Mrs Bass Wilkes of Shawnee, has been there with them since July 22.
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Carter
Valley View Hospital
Daventer
Bass. Wilkes
Shawnee
Prospective Students Seek Part Time Work at College
Miss Daveda Swatter and T. K. Treadwell report unusually many applicants among prospective students for the fall term seeking part time employment. The deans say many can’t afford college without extra subsistence and note jobs range from housework to stenography. Most applicants plan to arrive for the fall term, but some might come earlier if a position is offered. Interested parties should contact Swattar or Treadwell at the college, phone 2060.
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East Central State
Daveda Swatter
T. K
Treadwell
Rma
Notte
Swaffar
Phi
Swattar
Eit Stise
Paving Costs Approved and Owners Offered Payment Options
City officials approved row paving costs and offered owners the option to pay their share. Work on West Twentieth from Johnston Avenue to Mississippi east to Tenth Street was completed, with residents allowed a 20 day window to pay at the city clerk’s office to avoid interest.
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Iven Ag
Johnston Avenue
Mississippi
Oynes Sre
Tigers Chase Malaya Doors in Raub Nights
Fragmentary report describes strange noises and scratching outside as Tigers hunt or guard locations in Raub Maley area. Discreet mentions of sacks or bags missing and ominous ground pawing hint at a nocturnal disturbance or creature activity.
Two Precinct Changes Made In County List
The county election board approved creating a new precinct in Ada Ward 4 Precinct 3, dividing Ada between Townsend and Fahmeten streets. Affected voters must re register for the September 25 election. voting locations and exact hours will be announced later.
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Coumty Election Board
Latte
Ada
Townsend
Fahmeten
Airbcatt
Zam
Truman Says Greek Government Wins Civil War Aid
President Truman told Congress the Greek government with American help is making progress in defeating guerrillas and winning the civil war. He noted military and economic gains but warned the insurgents remain strong and still depend on allies for weapons while the United States continues support and guidance.
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Truman
Washington
Congress
Americum
Maine
Roverts
Cmmnun
Greece
Albanierxt Bulgarie
United States
Bulgaria
Union
Rackfaust
Solint
Graece
Ome
Americas
Determination to Have Church Wins Near Roff Oklahoma
Native Pontotoc Indian groups dedicate a building for a church near Roff Oklahoma. The Oak Grove Baptist church members presented credentials for admission to the Chi-ka-sia Baptist Association on September 8, 1996.
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Indian Group
Roff
Oak Grove
Two Adans Pass Tough Patrol Course and Get Assignments
Eighty-one men completed an intensive 26 day state patrol course after resignations and leaves from Ada police. Chert Bennett and Jim Shipman led the group, with O. C. Campbell also among veterans shifted to highway patrol. Bennett will serve in Oklahoma City, Shipman in Norman. Campbell left patrol to join his father in Soper business.
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Adz
Loghway
State Highway Patrol
Prisay
Chert Bennett
Jim Shipman
Ada
O. C. Campbell
Bennett
Shipman
Bernett
Paneimen
Beast
Oklahoma City
Norman
Campbell
Soper
U S Joint Chiefs Confer With Italy Luxembourg Forces
In Frankfurt on August fifth the U S Joint Chiefs of Staff conferred with Italian and Luxembourg officers in multilateral talks with Turkish military reps. Gen Marras Italy army chief of staff said the talks showed friendship and mutual interest, with potential great mutual benefit. Admirals Denton and others noted no new U S force requests. Luxembourg and Italian spokesmen made no such points. The visit accompanies a two day study of European defense policy by U S chiefs Bradley, Petre, and Mott S R.
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U.S
Frankfurt
Germany
Katy
Luxembourg
Hfisio Marras
Italy
Marres
Lewis Dentfiekt
Naval
U. S
M Bradley
Army
Adm
Petieatenary
Gen Mott SR
Washington
Peter Ponefinhter
Red Cross Swim Course Tests This Week
Dozens of children have attended Red Cross swimming classes all summer. This week instructors begin shift tests to determine advancement to higher classes. A water carnival closes the program next Saturday with displays of learned skills by numerous boys and girls.
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Red Cross
Op Deliass
Hit and run driver pursued into woods after collision
Coty and county officers assisted Trooper Glenn Clark in a search for a hit and run driver who fled west near Sandy Bridge after a two vehicle collision that caused about 130 dollars damage. The pursuing driver, Whittington of Wers ka, chased the suspect to a wooded area but the driver fled on foot and had not been located.
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Coty
Glenn Clark
Leland EL. Whittington
Werska
Sandy Bridge
Behauld
Indians Build New Church After Long Home Meetings
A Choctaw congregation near Raft, Oklahoma, completed a church after years of meetings in a private home. Funds raised by members and the Home Mission funded the building, with seats donated by Ada’s First Baptist Church and a pulpit crafted by William McKinley. The church, on Brnt jway, will host services in English and Choctaw, led by Stewart Austin and others, with plans for future events.
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Bantiat Shuren
Ada
Stewart Avtstig
Lee
Guy
Shamoda Thompece
Nathan
Stewart
Guy Absis Simroone
Nathan Therap
Cserace
Colson
Wright Cole
Kendrick Netitan
Grailue Richardson
Jake Prezer
Clay Johnson
RM. Brenaueh
Ned Davidson
Wichals
Chatie Common
Fadsor Cook
Rott
William McKinley
Joxy McKinley
Stewart Austin
Raft
Enid Builder Drowned In Lake
Enid Oklahoma Aug 2 19 any news reports the drowning of E Freeman a 29 year old builder at Lake Enid while operating a motorboat. Freeman was alone in the boat and did not notice it id due to a failing motor. He was a World War II veteran and is survived by his widow two young sons and his parents.
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E. Freeman
Enid Hizildin
Tontractos
Gres Balt Plains Lake
Gere Valoudek
Freeman
Alome
Pashesines
Hennessey
Theo Young Sons
R. W. Freeman
Lacy
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Bevin
Cripps
Gia
Big Foor
Itis
Quartermaster Corps
Belig
Tyes
I Army
the Quartermaster Corps
Tvéo
Mart C. Flynn
Mary Jape Ann Merry
Dulles
Mary Fane Bruman
J. M
Carters
Ralstake
Tigers Schate Malaya Doors
Guerrikias
Geosll
Floes
Rolt_ Roe
Atte Salter
Chart Bennett
Sim Shipoma
Nororan
Petrobwen
Aloo
Paxies
Frakien
By Consid Doane
Baer
Big Hominy Creek
Okie
Anga
Sig
Paige
Whittington
Nieto
Esters
Heers
Enid
AK Okla
Cinchome
A&m Calanes Bes. Deen
Eriak Spretliare
Schook
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