Rodeo preparations build as fair week opens
Preparations accelerate for the Thirteenth Annual Adi Rodeo with a grand parade planned for opening day. Entries and prize money attract entrants while organizers hash out parade routes and crowd control. Tickets at the Aldridge Hotel office move steadily as stalls and arenas are readied at the fairgrounds.
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Biles Club Committee
Ace Hutchinson
Gt Mrole Roitfin
Mait
Oklahoma
Texas
Aldridge Hotel
Labby
Fair-Grounds
Ade Herefords
Children of Deaf School See Ada Rodeo Show
A Madill businessman funds a special Ada rodeo for deaf students from his school. He purchased rough tickets for every child to attend the Wednesday night performance and will transport them to Ada before returning to Madill after the show.
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Madill Sil
Jack
Little School of
Madill
W Rodes
Lek
Maeit
Polio Spreading Across States Report Warns of Epidemics
The Public Health Service reports polio surging in over half the states with North Carolina Texas and California at epicenters. For the week ending July 31 there were 1215 new cases, 1948 totals eclipse 1946’s record, and year to date shows 5198 cases. Oklahoma City notes rapid new case growth and no sign of peaking before fall.
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Washington
North Carolina
Texas
California
Vie Public Health Service
Public Healt Service
The
Health Service
Duby
Tnet
Rhode Island
Morris Carolina
North Cavalina
New Yorks
Ohio
Towa
South Carolina
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Florida
Virginia
Minow Md
New Jersey
Ciy
State Health Department
John Sehdekteford
Fecal Health Service
Oklehama
Wooden cats scare Herons at Lincoln Park Zoo
Pigeons at Lincoln Park Zoo faced pests as wooden cats on rooftops and refreshment stands were used to deter them. The mechanized figures with spring steel joints swayed in the breeze to appear alive, aiming to frighten the birds away.
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Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo
Oklahoma Weather Summary Focuses Fair and Clouds
Oklahoma forecast notes generally fair conditions in the east and mostly cloudy skies in the west. Tonight should see continued fair weather in the east with partly cloudy conditions in the west. Warmer temperatures expected with rising highs by Friday into the upper range.
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Oklahoma
Ponca Cityan Shot to Death at Dance Hall
Ponca City, August Su M-Welton L Maridock, 19, of Ponca City, was shot to death at a dance hall north of here around 1:30 PM. Benny Martin, a local player and caretaker, reportedly admitted shooting Haddock believing a companion and he were being robbed. The 19 and a 15 year old from Ponca City were in custody. no charges yet. Both suspects held in Kay County jail in Newkirk. The bullet struck Haddock’s heart.
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Ponca City
Okla
M—Welton L. Maridock
Ponce City
Here
Shriff Roy Welch
Benny) Martin
X Bane
Weletz
Matin
Haddace
Martin
Pynea City
Welch
Vernon Hagedorn
Kay County
Newkirk
Haddock
Russians Relax Financial Blockade
BERLIN Aue The Russians relaxed today their blockade of Berlin, on the third day after talks at the Kremlin with Prime Minister Stalin. Charles Giffard, British finance officer, said Berlin's anti communist city government had arranged for release of funds from blocked Russian mark accounts to meet weekend payments. A similar arrangement was reached for western sector firms unable to meet salaries and debts due to the blockage.
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Berlin
Aue
V EP aNvovs
Kremlin
Stalin
Charles Giffard
Delaney Plans Wildcat Test Near Stonewall
W A Gus Delaney prepares a wildcat oil test titled Delaney No 2 Fae located about a mile and a half east of Stonewall in the Cromwell sand interval. The SE SE SW section indicates the drill site as part of an exploratory effort.
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Stonewall
W. A
Gus" Delaney
Iriom
Tkiz
More Road Blocks Put in Berlin Zone Border
News from Berlin reports intensified Soviet road blocks along the British Soviet border near Luneburg and Hamburg, with roads and trees felled to hinder transit. Russian authorities claim 4% trains will aid exhibitors from western Germany at the Lege fair, while Western trains face potential curbs amid Berlin blockade tensions. American airlift totals rise to 2,404 tons in 24 hours with 2,42 flights. US British and French envoys met in Moscow on possible new talks with Stalin, signaling ongoing diplomacy as relief trains and shuttle schedules eye acceleration.
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Berlin
Luenberg, & Atch
Hamburg
Germany
U.S
Airforce
Ruatler S
Senvoys
Moscow
Russia
Brison
Frank Roberts
Brish
Walter Bedell Smith
Yves Chataigneau
Stalin
Statin
V. M. Molotov
Akforce
Missing surgeon's son found at Lackland Field Texas
Edward Potts 21, son of Dr Willis Potts, a blue baby surgeon, was located at Lackland Field near San Antonio after disappearing from the University of Rochester. He had pursued premedical studies, worked on papers and atomic energy research, and said he left due to exhaustion and a love of flying.
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Chicago
Aug
Air Force
Lackland Field
Texas
San Antonio
Edward Potts
University of Rochester
Willis ¢. Potts
Sudurbar Oasys Park
Boeskes
Young Potts
Atomic Energy Qotitlrelomn
Subeon
Childrens Memorial Hospital
Potts
Lackland
Hig Fother
Reachester Aviation School
Cedar Grove School Announces Fall Term Start
Cedar Grove school will begin the fall term on August 18 with enrollment set for the morning. TP Daniels will be principal and Mrs Virgie Chandler will be the other teacher.
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Cedar Grove
TP Daniels
Principel
Virgie Chandler
Western powers press new Stalin meeting in Moscow
Reports from Moscow state Western envoys seek a new meeting with Joseph Stalin to address German questions. A three power session reviewed reactions from London Washington and Paris, as diplomats confer at the British embassy. Berlin’s role looms large in talks with Walter Bedell Smith Yves Chataigneau and others present.
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Moscow
Aus
Stalin
Walter Bedell Sith
Yves Chataigneen
Frank Roberts
Roberts
Seydoux
7 Ea
Chalargneau
Israeli Invites Peace Conference via UN Mediator
Tel Aviv reports Israel asks Count Folke Bernadotte, UN mediator for Palestine, to convey its invitation to Arab nations for peace talks. Moshe Sharet discusses with Bernadotte for three hours and states Israel’s provisional government formally invites all beligates to meet for negotiations.
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Carter L. Davidson
Tel Aviv
Israel
Folke Benadotte
Arab Nations
Bernadotte
United Nations
Palestine
Mnister
Moshe
Governor Turner Leaves On Vacation To Aug. 22
Oklahoma City Aug 3 Gov Ror J Turner departs for summer vacation and will reside at Gunpisan Corp until Aug 22 before returning for a tax meeting with Congress. He will be in Chicago during the interval.
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Oklahoma City
Ror J. Turner
Gunpisan, Corp
Truman Defends Against Red Herring Charge
President Truman condemned what he called a red herring charge as Congress probes alleged government infiltration and wartime spying. He said critics aim to divert action on inflation and slander those involved. House and Senate investigators discussed widening the inquiry as Rankin urged questioning Henry A Wallace.
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Washington
Youman
Congress
Senate
House King
Truman
Capitol
Congressional
Reg. Rankin
D-Miss
House un-American ,Activities Committee
Henr A. Wallace
Commerce Department
Wallace
Munat
Twenty Hurt When Car Leaves Track
A speeding stock car veered off the track near here and crashed into the grandstand, injuring 20 people. Driver William Stane, 24, was thrown from the car. one spectator Lynn Beinten of St Johns was among the injured. Fifteen others received minor injuries. 1,500 spectators watched as the car caused structural damage and debris scattered.
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Sid Lynn Beinten
St. Johns
Singek
Wiliam Stane
Tracm
Wes & Ser
Grove Edfford Dies In Obituary Note
Grove Edfford dies after long illness. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon with burial in the family lot at Pryor. Sudapest, Hungary, Aug. 5. Laszlo Rai, Hungarys communists minister of inverios, joined foreign sninistes today in reshuffle. He succeeds Eric Molnar, also a communist.
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Grove
Pryor
Sudapest
Hungary
Laszlo Rai
Cormunis
Inverios
Sninistes
Eric Molnar
House Passes Limited Bill
Washington August 5 The House approved a Republican anti inflation bill by 254 to 97 under a suspension of the rules. President Truman called it feeble and some Democrats predicted a veto. The bill moves to the Senate as a fast track measure to adjourn the special session.
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Washington
House
Trumar
Senate
Congress
Truman May Open Drive in Detroit
President Truman said Detroit is among cities under consideration for opening his new labor program campaign. He spoke at a news conference saying he has not abandoned big campaign plans and noted a Labor Day speech could be the kickoff in Detroit. He declined to comment on whether he would visit the Republican camp.
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Ashington
Truman
Detroit
Deirmt
Wigther
Federal Reserve Board
Taft
Brewster
Maine
Ade Juniors Face District 6 Champions in Playoffs
Oklahoma City competes against Fenzretta while Durant meets Tulsa and Altus plays Ada in the District 6 playoffs. Ada and Jelswich also noted among matchups, with standings and pairings previewed.
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Oklahoma City
Fenzretta
Durant
Tulsa
Altus
Dis
Ilet
Ada
Jelswich
Truman Attacks Congress Over Inflation Proposals
President Truman condemned Congress for feeble compromises on anti inflation measures and urged Republicans to quit stalling. He accused Rep. Wolcott of blocking testimony from three cabinet members and said adjournment plans hinder action to curb prices and protect households. The remarks came as GOP leaders pressed for early adjournment amid inflation concerns.
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Washington
Truman
Rey Pnmsider
Sean
Trueian
Trave
Congress
Slip
Bissts
Wolcott
Rep
R-Mich
House Banking Committee
Mer. Truman
GOP
Republcans
Remington under espionage scrutiny linked to spy ring
Senator Ferguson's committee heard Samuel Klaus now with the state department testify that he warned Commerce officials in 1940 about William W. Remington’s suitability for a confidential post amid an active espionage probe. Klaus said David Bruce promised investigation while Remington was suspended.
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Washington
Aug
Uti
Samuel Klaus
Commerce Department
William W. Remington
Jnim
Klaus
State Department
Remington
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Kieus
Senate
Ferguson
R-Mich
Matthew Hale
Soltessor
Department
Hemington
Rcyalt
Becom
Personne
Recount Narrows Johnson Lead in Oklahoma Race
A contested Democratic supreme court seat recount in Oklahoma reduced Johnson of Claremore's lead to 26 votes after officials completed counts in seven counties. District attorney B. Jonason led by 37 votes over incumbent Wayne Bayless before recounts. Additional recounts were ordered in six counties and Johnson requested three more.
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Sallisaw
Okle
Ata
Democratic Supreme Court
Judas
B. Jonason
Wayne Bayless
Johnson
Claremore
St Isseen
Chaka
No! Bra
Hq Battery Plans Final Drill Tonight At Armory
Readquarters Battery issues notice for 1730 assembly at the armory for final instructions before Sunday morning departure. All 4 members urged to attend.
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Batterim
Armorye 4dl
Cefa
Voters Decide Issue Amid Inflation War Debate
Washington report notes President Truman pressed Congress to curb inflation with price controls while Republicans warned the public will decide in November. House blocked limited price and wage controls as debate shifted to inflation remedies and potential end to the special session. Senate filibuster stalled anti-poll tax action, delaying resolution of key legislation.
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Washington
Aug
Congress
Truman
Congress J
House
Snk
Senate
Taft
Brewster
Ohio
Truman Gets Chuckled at Mundt Spy Ring Claim
President Truman dismissed as a joke a claim by House committee chairman Karl Mundt that a communist spy ring of 35 operatives is active in Washington. He laughed off the assertion at a news conference saying, its just a thing.
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Washington
Aum
Amasin
Ackinc
Mundt
R-Sd
House
American Activities Committee
Pessimist's Claim Over Log Cabin Removal Sparks Debate
A fragmented report notes Uncle Liz Bark's remark about a log cabin being taken out of polnck amid local dispute. The piece hints at civic frustration and unclear blame, with irony mounting as residents weigh the folly of bragging about misfortune.
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Liz
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