Koral Balks On Testimony In Spy Hearings
Washington Aug 2 Alexander Koral London born mystery witness before the House committee on American activity balked at answering if he is a communist or knew a claimed former Red agent. He refused to identify associates or confirm links to Elizabeth Bentley or any Russian spy ring. He answered only that questions could incriminate him and did not discuss possible couriership or specific work.
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Washington
Alexander Koral
Korn
House
American Activitien
Nnrahe
Chiet
Robert Stripling
Communist Party
France
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Karaf
Justice Department
New York
Grand Jury
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Foral
U. Prof Gets Grant to Write Chickasaw History
Norman reports University of Oklahoma professor Gaston Litton receives a Rockefeller Foundation grant to write a social and cultural history of the Chickasaws, tracing their story up to statehood in 1907. He will study government Indian records in Washington DC and conduct tribal interviews with older members.
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Norman
Endlan
Gaston Littan
University of Oklahoma
Litton
Oklahoma
Agkual
Port Wastinita
Port Arbuelle
Jane Buyt Littedn
Sod Trigat
State and PRA Reach Accord on Urban Highway Project
Oklahoma City reports the state department and the Federal Public Roads Administration have ended months of tension over jointly funded urban highways. The Stilwater project, valued at 494,952 dollars, will be shared nearly equally by state and federal funds, covering 17 miles of concrete pavement and two bridges. Bidding set for April 24. initiative marks a shift from earlier disputes over political roads and funding balance.
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Oklahoma City
Jag
PiThe
State Re Department
Federal Public Roads Administration
Oklae Vnst
Stilhwater
Pra
Okistoma
Obklaheran
Pelce
Romanian plebiscite report could pull Romania into Soviet fold
A late month plebiscite in Romania could lead to annexation by the Soviet Union, with refugees in Turkey warning Moscow has surrounded Bucharest with divisions. The column argues Russia seeks to consolidate satellites, expand control over Danube waterways, and push troops into Western Europe if Romania joins.
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MacKenzie
Turkey
Soviet Union
Russia
Red Frogs
Romania
Moscow
Bucharest
Ane
Europe
U.S. S
Ukraine
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Bulgaria
Belgrade
Soviet Bloc
America
Britain
France
Danube
Botania
Stettins Adriatic
Contestants Swarm In For Rodeo as Ada Rodeo Opens
Ada rodeo officials report growing interest with more than 100 entries in events as ticket requests surge. Announcer Pete Adam notes rising purses and entry fees boosting contestants from distant locales. Attendance and work on grounds accelerate in lead up to Tuesday’s show.
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Pete Adam
Ada Rodeo
Cable Failure Cuts AT and T News Wires in New York
An underground cable fault in New York knocked about 675 wires of the American Telephone and Telegraph Co for over three hours. The Associated Press news wires operating from New York were out except for regional circuits serving New York state New England and the south. TransisMon reported partial cuts in midtown and lower Manhattan. Repairs rerouted circuits as crews sought restoration. cause under investigation with possible water seepage.
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Brew York
American Tele Hore and Telegraph Co
Associated Press News
New York
New York State
New England
South
Kowever
Transimis- Mon
Midtown
Lower Manhattan
Personal incomes of citizens rise to record June rate
Washington reports that personal income in June reached an annual rate of 701.9 billion dollars, a record high. The gain mainly reflects factory pay increases from wage hikes in durable goods sectors and higher farm prices, aided by fewer labor-management disputes. US peanut production and a 44 percent drop in output from last year are noted, with red light colors and violet harvest mentioned in passing.
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Washington
Commerce Department
United States
Russians Fortify Border Zones Reported by Berlin Paper
Rich RASISCHEE Berlin reports that Russians are digging trenches and mounting weapons along the border between the Soviet occupation zone and western Germany. The claim cites guard posts and construction troops building a security border, though US officials could not confirm the telegram story.
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Rich
RD Rasischee Berlin
Felegraf
Germany
Romtiers
Tevegrat
Cerrans
Vito
Wernec
Berlin
United States
Pravda
Aimerican
Red Zone
England
Geremany
Gany
Europe
Costa Rica to Invade Panama Report Sparks Alarm
Panama City reports from high government sources that former Panamanian president Arnulfo Arias Madrid plans an armed invasion from Costa Rica. Informants claim Costa Rican general staff supports, with mercenary units poised to strike along the Puerto Armuelies border near the Pacific. A large number of Arias followers have crossed into Costa Rica recently amid election turmoil.
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Panama City
Panama
Arnulfo Arias Madrid
Mattia
Costa Rica
Arias
Jatma
Mercemashies
Puerto Armuelies
Liberal Party
Domingo Diasr Ayosemetia
San Jose
Ravia Woman to Funeral Sunday in Oklahoma
Funeral services for Mrs. Shepard of Ravia will be held Sunday at Avérmore Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are her four children, two grandchildren, a sister Mrs. Bessie Rey of Stonewall, and two brothers Chettanooga and Miseo. The family moved to Ravia two years ago from Dallas. A later report noted a divorce case in the United States involving relatives.
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Ravia
Shepard
Avérmore
Stilis
Shane
Dren
Dink Weeman
Jackaks
Pryi
Tee Mills
Dallas
Bessie Rey
Stonewall
Miseo
Perle Denies Violating Laws and Denounces Charges
Victor Perle, accused of slipping wartime secrets to Red spies, testified he never violated laws or country interests and denounced charges as irresponsible sensationalism. Bentley repeated that Perle aided two wartime groups passing secrets, while Perle asserted a prewar underground role and invoked constitutional grounds on certain questions.
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Perle
Bowglas
Cornell
Washington
Victor Perle
House Un-American Actiities
Bentley
Elizebeth T. Bemtfer
Perlo
New Progressive Party
New York City
Silvermaster
Ke Rey
Sunday Highways Toll in Oklahoma and California
Seven people died in highway accidents Sunday raising the national toll to 26 for the weekend. Victims include Anna McNay and Minnie Arnold from Chelsea and Woodward, Jean Draper of Oklahoma City, and L A McKay and Mrs McNay’s husband. A three year old girl also died after a crash near Osage.
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Associated Press
Okla
Fornia
Tipton
Frederick
Dmibeoy Fengld
L.A
Deed Bros
Anna McEzy
Chelsea
L. A Mrkay
Minnie Arnold
Wood-word
Jean Ejlen Draper
Oklahoma City
Joyce Marie Cleuter
Snc
August Cuvier
Fort Cobb
McNay
Mami
L.A. McKay
Arnold
Wood ‘Ward
Miss Draper
U. S. Rahway
Osieahoma
Mirtual
President Silent On Next Strategy
Washington reports the White House stays silent as President Truman's plan for the 80th Congress unfolds. Advisors expect approval of housing and anti inflation bills but with limited changes, while the president may sign them after routine reviews. A separate note cites four new polio cases in a county in the southwest.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Chris G. Ross
Prtt
Ross
Anniversary of the Dollar Bill History
A local piece notes the August 7 1928 change to U S currency that reduced note size by one third enabling 12 notes per sheet and saving about 832 million annually The shift also reduced portraits of historic figures replacing some with more recognizable figures like Jefferson on the ten dollar bill and reflect broader political and colonial monetary history
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Guthae Daily
Oxlaroma City
Spain
Philippines Siznas
Philippine
Teasury
Treas
Andrew Mellon
Inmomyssa
Democrat
So_ Juferson
Korean Republic Nears Birth in South Korea
A US backed effort aims to establish a Korean republic within a week, seizing sovereign control from a divided peninsula. Experts warn of weak economy and fragile defense, with Uncle Sam to bolster stability as the country marks the anniversary of Japan’s exit and postwar occupation lines.
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Republic of Hores
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Korea
Rogay
Sam
Japan
United States
Russia
Sach
Lightning Tragedy At Yong Peissitt Factory
Six elderly women died and twenty eight injured after a catastrophic factory blaze at Yong Peissitt factory four story building. About 130 workers were present when the fire broke out with 46 killed by the blast and subsequent flames. Fire officials said the incident caused widespread damage and minor structural harm.
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Yong Peissitt
Red Cross Plans New Convention On Non-Combatants
The 17th International Red Cross Conference in Stockholm August 29–30 will discuss a proposed civilian protection convention. Delegates from 46 Red Cross bodies and 72 governments may consider protections for sick and wounded civilians, internees, enemy aliens, and refugees. If adopted, the convention would extend Red Cross and POW protections to noncombatants and medical staff in war zones.
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Red Cross
Stockholm
Sweden
J. A. Richarddson
Pantotoe County
IHS
Red Crags
Red Cross, Red Crescent
Red Legion and Sun Societies
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Internatic Committee
The
Arechia Red Cross
TU. S
Stockheim
Richardson
Hoover Criticizes Fuzzy-Minded in America Speech
Former President Herbert Hoover, speaking in West Branch on a parade and honorary degree presentation, denounced what he called fuzzy mindedness in the country. He praised American promise but warned that only men committed to free enterprise can sustain greatness.
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West Branch
Ormer
Herbert Hoover
America
Hoover
Murua
Coe Culother
Plane Falls In Missouri Killing Two Men In Crash Near Springfield
A Monday afternoon plane crash near Greene County airport west of Springfield Missouri killed Elbert Lee Presley 24 and William Dorald Slavens 20. Presley was a Myers Flying Service instructor en route to St Louis when the four four place Stinson Voyager went down in fog and a ground haze after attempting a landing for refueling. Both men were burned beyond recognition and later identified by personal effects. The crash is under investigation by the Civil Aeronautics Authority with Mk Myers owner confirming the aircraft had just undergone a 100 hour check and new fuel tanks.
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Elbert Lee Presley
Mtr
E. B. Presley
East Sixteenth
William Dorald Slavens
Miante Slavens
South Oak
Springfield
Greene County
Presley
Myers Flying Si
St Louis
Baltimore
West &Éax
Adz
Sire
Scott
Wade
Aca
Associated Press
Airpocl
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Feee C. A. A
Springeld
Slavens
Ne Flen
Sprinsfield
Vichy
A. A
Vicky
Bal
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Avery
Resson
Esegt Myers
Beeond
St Lewis
Frestey
Ada High School
East Central
Ena
Virgim
Texo
Honest
Dee
Ade
J Sunday Oil Company
Dune
Myera
Ada Fom St Loui
Sooner Senators Face Washington Fallout Amid Trade Talk
Confused OCR fragment notes Senators from Oklahoma weighing reactions to Washington policies. Mentions Indiana Minnesota Wisconsin and other states with trade contest implications. References a recent tweet and contracted county fair dates and events.
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