Thinking plainly on federal aid to schools in america
The excerpt argues against equating federal funding with loss of freedom. It questions Frank Graham and others who claim schools are in crisis without federal aid, noting public schools have progressed for a century without federal control. It warns that federal funding would bring government control and diminish individual liberty.
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Congress
Frank Graham
University of North Carolina
United States Senate
Senate
America
Wore
Britain
Russia
Texas big ways spark Boston editorial debate
A Christian Science Monitor piece from Boston notes Texan audacity in a Denning case and a Texas town trespassing report, praising bold answers and quipping at Oklahoma census mishaps. The column contrasts Texan bluntness with Boston's traditional scholarly aura.
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TREAS
Boston
Harvard
Adamses
Lowells
Jan
The
Christian Science Monitor
Denning
Texas
Lone Star
Oklahoma tax deed concerns flagged by Daily Oklahoman
The Daily Oklahoman notes potential unfairness in Oklahoma county tax deed procedures and urges legislative safeguards. County Treasurer Virgil Hunt outlines three paths to property: resale, county commissioners deed, and tax deed. Tax deeds may leave owners unaware of status, prompting calls for notices, sheriff service time, and posting notices of applications for tax deeds.
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Oklahomam
Oklahoma
Otter
Virgil Hunt
Oklahoma County
Sherff
Hunt
Bunt
Pressure and lobbyists shape legislation in state
An editorial calls for reporters to expose behind the scenes forces in bills, arguing that group pressure shapes laws and harms free economy. It urges sleuthing by state house reporters to reveal lobbyist influence and protect the public from hidden interests, while noting England's postwar economic shift and uncertain moves toward socialism.
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Ste Supreme Court
State House
Grouns
Vets to apply Aug 29 for GI insurance dividend
Washington report explains how World War II veterans with a group life policy can apply starting August 29 for a share of a $2.5 billion GI insurance dividend. Applications are simple, with forms to VA offices and veterans groups. checks begin mailing in January 1950, with averages around 30 cents to $90 depending on age and policy length.
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Star
Washington
NES
Porsis
U. S
Veteramy Administration
Vote
Rans
Flos
Douglas Larsen
Black Mo
Elaine
Ing Egon
Terry
Fragmented quotes on bombs housing and sovereignty
The text cites Robert P. Backer as atomic commissioner commenting on a low cost house built near Washington and discusses trends in housing costs. It also mentions Les Nevieu of Cincinnati and Charles Mintz of the Redstone team in a mired dialogue. Historical figures Eva Evatt caution world government expansion and sovereignty.
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Robert P- Backer
Tighe Woods
Washington
Bergman Likely to Wed Keep Acting
Rome dispatch says Ingrid Bergman may marry director Roberto Rossellini soon after her divorce from Dr. Peter Lindstrom. A source close to Bergman claims she plans to resume acting and perhaps star in another Rossellini film, with no immediate legal action but divorce papers considered within days depending on Lindstrom’s stance.
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Rome
Robertn
Rosselni
Itellan Rovie
Ingrid Bergmen
Birgo
Rosseltini
Soene
Peter Lindstrom
Miss. Bergman
Dr. Lindstrom
Girl’s Blood Is Entirely Changed in Utah Child Case
Salt Lake City Aug 7 Fourteen-year-old Marcjean Miller of Delta Utah underwent a two hour operation to replace most of her blood in an attempt to treat a rare blood disorder linked to streptococcal infection and hematic anemia. Doctors reported the transfusion was successful but she will require more blood as part of her recovery. she has already had twelve prior transfusions since illness began July 29.
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England
Scotland
Wales
South America
Eneland
Salt Lake City
Marcjean Miller
Delta
Utah
Bright
Food factory blast injures 28 in Wilkes-Barre area
A triple explosion at a food factory near West Banticoe injured 28 people. State fire marshal Al Wilson reported accidental ignition of entant Ras used in the firm's stoves.
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Wilkes-Barre
West Banticoee
al Wilson
Unile Sem Nickname Recalled From Early 1802 Troy Story
A fragment notes a Troy resident nicknamed The Y and government sudacs ed or acquired and mentions Unile Sem in 1802. The citizen asked about Yednitiala' "U7. 5." on a carton and was told it stood for Uncle Sat, referring to the Sanwel Wilsom, an eccentric figure known as U. Tage.
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Troy
B. Y
Uncle Sat
Sanwel
Wilsom
Flies Taste Feet in the Syrup Study at Penn State
A Penn State zoology study by Dr Hubert W Frings and Mabie Frings found house flies taste with their feet. The researchers tested 23 insect species and identified multiple taste organs on legs and mouthparts. Cockroaches showed taste organs on several appendages but ignored sugar water when removed. The team notes insects have a keen sense of taste aiding feeding.
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State College
Nea
Hubert W. Frings
Pennsylvania State College
Mabie Frings
de, Erisys
Frings
Million Paid to Indians Already
Oklahoma City August 6 Choctaws and Chickasaw Indians have received about 30,006,000 for land sales to the federal government and tribal funds in the U S treasury. Checks mailed totaled 230, distributed to 1,484 Choctaws 1,238 Chickasaws and 81 Mississippi Choctaws.
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Oklahoma City
Tahoma
Bacry
Belgin
Cheeks
U.S. Treasury
Enid Man Injured in Fortescue Transport Crash
Aes Ror Harker of Enid Oklahoma suffered serious injuries today in a motor vehicle crash near Fortescue Missouri. He and his wife were returning from a vacation trip to Minnesota Brg. Hacker was reported injured and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Harker
Enid
Okla
Fortescue
Minnesota
Brg
Hacker
Greeks Launch Offensive Against Guerrillas in Gramcos
Greek army begins a full scale offensive in the Gramcos mountains to root out about 5000 communist guerrillas. In Athens, reports note American women use perfume and fragrances valued at 60 per year as part of civilian life amid the conflict.
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Athers
Greece
Planer
Tamke
Gramcos Mountains
Steed Attacks Child Desertion and Welfare Abuse
Rep Steed denounces rising costs from desertion cases where parents shirk duties and rely on relief. He cites evidence of coordinated divorces to obtain aid, urging mandatory welfare reports and a federal desertion crime to curb abuse. Oklahoma reportedly has one of the worst records with 7 percent of children on aid.
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Washington
Aug
Steed
Wrc-Nbc
Besside
Pantie Steed
Oklaboma
Oklahoma
Veep and Widow Attend Ball Game in St Louis Box
Vice President and Mrs Hadley sat together in Fred Saigh's box at Sportsman's Park for the Cardinals Giants game in St Louis. The pair drew attention as 79,000 fans watched, breaking secrecy of previous visits.
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Vicw
Pene
St Louis
Carleton S. Hadley
Fred Saigh
Sportsman's Park
Cardinale
Giants
Vice Pre
Washington
St. Loum
Mrs. Madey
Dante
Hoover Birthday Draws Large Crowd at Stanford
At Stanford University Aug G P heavy demand for tickets signals an overflow crowd over 2000 for Herbert Hoover's birthday celebration. Thousands of friends nationwide send best wishes, with some letters including checks for the Hoover Library on campus. A special program here Wednesday features a SI speech on Think of the Next Generation. Hoover Institute officers announce secrecy around surprises for The Chief.
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Stanford University
Catt
Aonox
Herbert Hoover
Hoover Library
Hoover Institiute
Library
RALRCADER DIES IN WICHITA ROMANTIC RAILROAD EXECUTIVE
Kansas City native Henry C McCullough, longtime mechanical department superintendent for the Rock Island Railroad in the South, died last night in a Wichita hotel after a sudden heart attack. He had been transferred to Et Remo from Kansas City several months earlier.
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Wichita
Kas
PIA
Herry C. McCul
Imah
Mechanical Department
Southern
Hock Island Railroad
L McCullonge
Kansas City
Hey
East Central grad Jimmie Salyer to teach in Ada
Jimmie B Salyer, son of Mr and Mrs J H Salyer Sr Ardmore, earned a degree from East Central college in summer studies including minor soci economics geography and speech. He served 18 months in the South Pacific and was active in debate drama and student life. He taught at Ada Hayy grade school and plans to teach in the Ada system this fall.
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Simmie B. Satper
Myatt
Iso
Policerforce
Timmie
Jim
Grads Exempt From One Army Test Recognition
High school graduates from Eaton High School classes of 1945 and 1946 are exempt from standard mental test requirements for enlistment in the U S Army. Exemption applies to evidence of graduation within two years prior to enlistment or GED completion. A local Army and Air Forces Recruiting Station operates at the Post Office.
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Eaton High
U. S. Arm Ed Forces Institute
US Army
US Air Forces
Omice
Tiny Maine house stands unmoved across states and counties
A 236yearold two room house has endured in Maine since colonial days. Built about 371, it has remained in Lincoln County as Maine shifted from Massachusetts to statehood and through county reforms. Acquired in 1930 by Bacnel Oberghawa and Hector Hottman of Newport, the beamwork and mantle remain largely original.
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Lincolnville
Maine
Massachusetts
Lincoln County
Hater
Giisham
Hongock
Bacnel B
Oberghawa
Hector R. Hottman
Wewport
Perry Blue Preaches SP Connerville Today
Announcement states Perry Blue known as Adem will preach at Connerville school this afternoon at 4:30 PM. The event is set for Sunday with Perry Blue delivering the sermon.
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Perry Blue
Connerville
Adem
Ancient Romans Used Apples To Name Many Fruits
A fragment notes apricots oranges peaches and pomegranates once called apples by Romans. It highlights how fruits were distinguished by country of origin and mentions a power expansion program by Public Service Co and a traveling salesman card with odd pricing and measurements.
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Public Service Co
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