Oil turmoil in Iran cited by 1950s editors
The Ada papers discuss oil development and Iran’s crisis as Iran’s Mossadegh regains power with nationalist support. They describe embargo effects, foreign entanglements with Britain and the United States, and rising violence, urging patience while hoping for economic sanity to return.
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Iran
Christian Science Monitor
Mohammed Mossadegh
International Court of Justice
The
Hague
Reza Pahlavi
Dr. Mossadegh
Ahmed Ghavami
Middle East
Great Britain
United States
Ayatollah Kashani
Sumka Party
Saucers and public reaction to flying saucers
The author questions the flying saucer reports while citing defense forces saying no harm is likely and suggesting explanations such as light on clouds, jet vapor, or meteors. They advise not to be disturbed until more definite knowledge emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Earth
Governor Murray Faces Criticism Over Speaker Choice
Governor Murray indicated his pick for speaker of the house drawing charges he is meddling in legislative affairs. Critics warn a stalled or tainted organization could invite blame, while supporters note he is merely acting with leadership.
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Johnston Murray
House of Representatives
Murray
Eisenhower Stevenson set to lift campaign debate
Washington correspondent notes both candidates may elevate national discourse though party workers may lower the tone. Cites historical example of a minor minister altering 1884 race and warns expectations may fall at local levels, while hoping for the best.
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Eisenhower
Stevenson
Washington
Blaine
Cleveland
Ada man sees Texas voters favor Democrats in many groups
An observer notes Texans across several segments lean Democratic, with Negroes small farmers and business people backing the party while larger ranchers tilt Republican. He believes expected Democratic policy will raise incomes, Texas likely to keep voting as before. he did not speak with industrialists or oil workers.
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Ada
Texas
Southern Progress Aims to Grow Tree Nurseries in the South
The article discusses establishing tree nurseries in southern states, often owned by paper companies. It notes mills producing craft, book, and newsprint paper, with pine forests planned on eroded or nonproductive farmland. Within a dozen years a perpetual timber supply could boost land use, industry, jobs, and wages, and Oklahoma could follow as rainfall limits the expansion but is workable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oklahoma TV in Education Faces FCC Permit Process
Oklahoma education forces seek FCC permit to install classroom and home television systems. Channels set aside for educational use may be later auctioned to commercial stations. Implementation depends on state legislature and cooperation of schools and colleges with private institutions.
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Oklahoma
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Business profits shrink amid strikes and costs
A sam dawson report shows 327 top corporations earning six month profits down 11 percent from a year ago due to strikes, taxes, rising costs and cautious customers. Eight firms posted a loss, 99 reported gains, with aircraft utilities and oil up while textiles and steel suffered.
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Sam Dawson
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Three Polio Deaths Reported and New Oklahoma Cases
Three deaths from polio and five new cases in Oklahoma were reported by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Victims include 4-year-old Charles Rex Rice of Enid, 29-year-old Donald Acemire of Avard, and 12-year-old Jerry Matthews of Enid, with totals for the year at 339 cases and 14 deaths.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
National Foundation For
Charles Rex Rice
Enid
Clyde Rex Rice
Donald Acemire
Avard
Woods County
Jerry Matthews
Oscar Matthews
Benedictine Heights Hospital
Guthrie
Valley View
Ada
Hillcrest
Tulsa
Community Hospital
Elk City
State Health Department
Vici
Oklahoma City
Tahlequah
Barley Tested as Standby for Oats in Oklahoma
Maurice Howard of Murray State School reports barley yield at 75 bushels per acre from a 29 acre Milburn demonstration farm. Planted last fall in three weekly intervals with no fertilizer, barley could supplement oats in southeastern Oklahoma during favorable winters and springs, according to the agri culture head.
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Oklahoma
Maurice Howard
Agriculture Department
Murray State School
Howard
Milburn
Rhee Shoo in for Korean Election
In Pusan Korea police and troops are alerted for possible guerrilla interference in Korea s first popular election for president and vice president. Syngman Rhee 77 is a likely winner as other candidates have little chance amid only one name known to most voters.
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Stan Carter Pusan
Korea
Syngman Rhee
National Assembly
Rhee
Cho Bong
Hugh Cyan
Amchor
U. S
Lee Si Yung
Fruit medley float with orange sparkler
A refreshing ice cream soda blends mixed fresh fruits with orange juice and vanilla ice cream, topped with sparkling water for a fizzy fruit twist. The result is a bright, creamy drink offering a fruitier alternative to classic sodas.
Stevenson Hailed for Smart Headquarters Choice
Washington editors report both parties praise Gov Adlai Stevenson for choosing Springfield Illinois as his national campaign HQ. They say the move helps separate his effort from the Truman administration and appeals to Midwestern and independent voters. Senator Earle Clements and Senator Joseph O Mahoney commend Wyatt as capable. Stevenson's plan to run his own campaign headquarters near the center of the country is noted.
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Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Springfield
Stevenson
Truman
Wilson W. Wyatt
Louisville
Joseph O’mahoney
Wyoming
Wyatt
Earle Clements
Kentucky
Senate
Clements
Funeral services for Dr Thomas P Allison in Sand Springs
Funeral services for Dr. Thomas P. Allison 81 are scheduled here Monday morning. He practiced 33 years in Sand Springs and had been ill six weeks before dying in a Tulsa hospital Friday.
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Sand Springs
Okla
Thomas P. Allison
Allison
Tulsa
Gen Styron to Head Konawa Lions Picnic and Fiddlers Contest
Major General James C. Styron will headline the Konawa Lions Club community picnic and Old Fiddlers' contest Tuesday night from the city park. He will address the state American Legion convention in Oklahoma City Monday. He has a distinguished record from West Point 1918 to command roles in the 45th Infantry and postings in Korea and Anzio.
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Konawa
James C. Styron
Lion’s Club
Oklahoma City
American Legion
Styron
H. T. Styron
West Point
160Th Field Artillery
Anzio
United States
War Department
19Th Corps
Korea
Hobart
Lions
Mrs. Maggie Fuller Dies Pioneer Resident of Ada
Mrs Maggie Fuller 79 a longtime Ada Oklahoma City convalescent hospital patient died early Sunday after a fall at her Ada home May 22 and a later operation Funeral services Tuesday 10 am Oak Avenue Baptist Church burial Rosedale cemetery She was born Maggie Bullock in 1873 in Drew County Arkansas and moved to Ada in 1904 Survivors include daughters Mrs T E Tirey Mrs George Bourland sons J Guy P A Hubert eight grandchildren and siblings and other relatives
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Maggie Fuller
Ada
Oklahoma City
Oak Avenue Baptist Church
Rosedale
Fuller
Maggie Bullock
Drew County
Ark
Meriwether
A. W. Fuller
Shiloh
Fullers
Indian Territory
West Seventh
T. E. Tirey
Ft. Smith
George Bourland
Duncan
J. Guy
P. A
Amarillo
Tex
Hubert
New York City
Nellie Wright
Hot Springs
Cora Brown
Atlanta
J. H. Bulloch
Ben Bulloch
van Buren
California Facing Big School Needs for New Buildings
Gov. Earl Warren told a special session California requires 244 million dollars immediately to relieve overcrowding and replace unsafe schools, with 412 million more needed in four years for rapid enrollment growth. He cited Kern County earthquake damage and noted older buildings were hard hit while post 1933 act schools fared better.
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Sacramento
Calif
Earl Warren
California
Warren
Kern County
Seven States Declared Disaster Areas Over Drought
The U S Department of Agriculture designated Maine and Massachusetts in New England seven Southern states South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky and parts of Arkansas and Missouri as disaster areas. The move unlocks federal aid for farmers and dairymen amid a late season drought that threatens billions in losses across the region. Massachusetts and Connecticut report multimillion dollar damages while other states face widespread crop and pasture destruction.
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Associated Press
United States
New England
Weather Bureau
Agriculture
Massachusetts
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Maine
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Kentucky
Arkansas
Missouri
North Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Kansas
Pensylvania
New Jersey
Connecticut
Farm Bureau
Strikes Ended In Six State Cities
AFL Laborer’s union strikes in six state cities ended with new wage contracts. Work to resume today as the Association of General Contractors grants raises from 14% to 25 cents per hour. Oklahoma City president Earl Tankersley announced. Contracts include 15 cents hourly in Vinita and Ponca City areas, 14% in Stillwater, 25 cents in Washington county. Newkirk and Blackwell projects tied to Ponca City work. Workers at Miami Claremore Nowata are in the Vinita area. About 1,000 union and noncrossing workers affected after a two week strike.
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Associated Press
AFL
Association of General Contractors
Earl Tankersley
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Agc
Vinita
Ponca City
Stillwater
Washington County
Newkirk and
Blackwell
Miami
Claremore
Nowata
State Board Opens $230000 in Building Bids
Oklahoma City August 2 The State Board of Affairs will open bids Wednesday for 230000 dollars in construction at four institutions funded by the 1949 bond issue. Main contract is a 100000 renovation at Granite State Reformatory including kitchen dining room bakery and cell block work. Other projects include 20000 superintendent residence at Western Oklahoma Tubercular Sanitarium Clinton 90000 for seven veterans buildings at Central State Hospital Norman and a six inch water line at Eastern Oklahoma Tubercular Sanitarium Talihina.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Affairs
Granite State Reformatory
Western Oklahoma Tubercular
Clinton
Central State Hospital
Norman
Eastern Oklahoma
Talihina
Jenny Lind’s 1850 US tour private railroad car debut
The Swedish Nightingale Jenny Lind used the first specially fitted private railroad car during her 1850 United States tour, marking a notable advance in travel accommodations for performers of the era.
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Jenny Lind
Nightingale
United States
Collins Assistant Floor Leader Named in State Legislature
Collins Glen C. Collins of Seminole County was named assistant floor leader as part of the legislature reorganization. Speaker James C. Nance chose four assistants and a five member liaison committee for the governor to select the floor leader. Collins joined Gene Stipe Bill Haworth Glen Ham and J R Hall Jr on the committee. he won re election in July defeating Clem Stephenson Sasakwa.
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Konawa
Glen C. Collins
Seminole County
James C. Nance
House
Nance
Collins
Gene Stipe
Fall web worms menace pecan groves and other trees
Extension entomologist C F Stiles warns that Fall web worms are increasing across the state risking major damage to pecan groves and other species. Control methods include arsenate of lead sprays for large trees and cutting or burning branches for smaller trees to destroy larvae. For scattered webs a controlled torch burn may be used with care to avoid fire hazards.
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C. F. Stiles
Stiles
Small fry favor raisins and brown sugar in cereal
Young eaters prefer raisins in cereal with occasional brown sugar for variety, shifting from plain white.
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Murray State Aggie
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South Korea
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