Taft Says Truman Has All Needed Authority On Prices
Senator Taft, GOP Senate chair, says Congress already gave President Truman authority to control inflation and that new legislation is unlikely this year. He predicts possible action after January if deflation and price rises persist, notes Truman’s anger over political disagreements, and cites potential Senate seat shifts in next elections.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Truman
Senate
GOP
Tutt
Thtr
Teuman
Philadelphia
West Virginia
Montucky
Oklahoma
Wyarming
Fhockead
Montana
Colorado
New Mexico
Tennessee
Sapulpan Sues Troopers Over Roadblock Arrest
Sapulpa attorney Glenn O. Young filed a district court suit for 36700 in damages against state highway patrol troopers. The claim cites unlawful search and false imprisonment after an overnight arrest during a U.S. 66 traffic survey roadblock between Tulsa and Sapulpa. The petition alleges questions were refused, hindering the inquiry into a proposed Oklahoma City Tulsa road project.
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Tulsa
Okla
Glenn O. Young
Dy Blanton
Lewis E. Specie
Reed
Young
U. 86
Sapulpa
Milan
Oklahoma City-Tulsa
Crump Blames Labor and Sales Tax in Tennessee Fight
Memphis reports former governor Bass Crump claiming labor groups and the sales tax shaped the Democratic primary defeat. He argues Kefauver’s Senate win benefited labor and criticizes McCord’s bid for a third term, linking the sales tax to McCord’s loss. Cliff ruins at Mesa Verde noted as a regional landmark.
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Bass Crump
Memphis
Tenn
Ang
Crump
Shely
Fearter
Howser
Inita
Tennessee
Estes Kefauver
Labor
Cromp
Kefanver
Ate Haresbi
CIO
Tearvesser
Jim McCord
Mc. Lord
United States Wins Dispute Over Olympic 400 Meter Relay
The International Amateur Athletic Federation jury reviewed film and photos and reversed the earlier result, ruling the United States won the 400 meter relay after disqualifying the British team for the initial exchange. The decision overturned the judges who had disqualified the American team, stating the baton pass between Barnaby Ewell and Lorenzo Wright was legal.
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London
United States
International Amateur Athletic Federation
Geen
Britain
Duathy
Barnacy Ewell
Lorenzo Wright
Wainwright Sent No Message to Tojo
General Jonathan M. Wainwright said he did not think Premier Hideki Tojo had much to do with the treatment he received as a prisoner of war. He added he had no message to deliver to Tojo and recalled no responsibility for the attack at Pearl Harbor or the Philippines. He spoke at a Republican convention in Philadelphia and denied asking a lawyer to convey any verbal message to Tojo.
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San Antonio
Tex
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Hideki Tojo
Bataga
Toyo
Todd Wre Moat
George Francis Despita
Americas
Wainwright
Oleo Tox Repeal Effort Fails Again in Senate
Washington reports faint hopes for repealing oleomargarine taxes in a special congress session. Senator Fulbright dropped plans to attach a repeal to the cost of living measure after opposition deemed it non germane. The tax currently adds about 10 cents per pound and imposes fees on producers and sellers, with strong support from southern lawmakers waning as the session ends.
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Washington
Aug
Congress
Futopight (DeArk
House
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Fulbright
Faloight
Waitress Thela Stillwell Shot Dead In Seminole
Thela Stillwell, 25, a waitress and mother of two, died after a shooting in Seminole. Police say Sean Firestone, 21, faced hospital transfer with him. no charges filed yet. Stillwell's husband Lestec Stillwell was in Oklahoma City seeking details as the couple had been separated and Firestone was named as the father of two.
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Flo Young Wyrigress
Wwe
At & Lovars
Thela Stillwell
Sunay
Sean Firestone
Ivy
Stillwell
Lestec
Oklahoma City
Firestone
Bitdens
Bee Heen
Raley to Stay On At OBU President Job
Sir John W. Raley announced at the Shawnee assembly that he will decline the presidency of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He has been president of Oklahoma Baptist University and will continue his current post at OBU.
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Davis
Okla
John W. Raley
Kalahoma
Toda
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
Raley
B. Ul
Pally
How Big Can You Build a Big Bomber Controversy
Washington reports debate over the B 36, a 13 ton airframe with a $200.9 million price tag, as Air Force leaders clash with critics on speed, range, and practicality. Proponents cite wartime lessons from B 17 and B 29 eras to argue for eventual 300 mile per hour performance and strategic value, while opponents warn the massive craft may be too slow, unwieldy, and vulnerable to fighters, with future jets likely rendering it obsolete.
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Douglas Larsen
NEAA
Washington
NEA
Air Force
America
Colossak Clunker Yeasen
Turkey
USAF
Pane
Air Force F
Anc
See Porre
U. S
Coimbar
Remuller
E Consolidated
Beaty
Families Entitled to Income Tax Refund for War Service
Washington notes a Treasury move granting tax refunds to families of service members who died during World War II. Most affected families must file claims by deadlines to reclaim taxes paid or forgiven for income earned before or during service. Illustrations show how refunds work and encourage local collectors to assist filers.
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Bunton Heath
Siath Corbesandert
Washington
Congress
United Nations
Orang
George J. Schoeneman
Internal Revenue
Joe Brown
Army
Joe
Hank Whit
Coast Guard
Tex
Hank
Sam
Berceau of
United States
All-Time Record In Git Production
Tulsa plan age 10 reports oil production figures with an all time weekly average of 5,303,730 barrels for Aug 7. Records show gains across states including Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Wyoming and Arkansas with varied weekly increases and declines.
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Tulsa
Tesmark
Texas
Gedi
Alabama
Nebraska
Exploding cyclone damages buildings in Oklahoma and Texas
A chaotic report describes an extratropical cyclone causing a building to explode and damages two structures across New Mexico and Texas. Weather chaos includes extremely low pressure and violent winds, with reports of tornado-like effects across several states on September 2.
Benton Quiet But Guards Still There
In Benton Tennessee a quiet night formed as National Guard and Highway Patrol kept watch to curb election violence after a fatal ambush left three dead and four wounded. Edwin Shearer 92 died in hospital. companion 28 was killed. another body found next morning. Four men faced charges including murder and attempted murder amid a Good Government League victory over Democrats.
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Benton
Iittie
Tennessee
National Guard
Edwin Shearer
Ernest Mothermilk
Shearer
Mary Rayburn
Good Government League
Burch
Eichelberger Returns Home After Philippine Farewell
In Manila a beam from searchlights welcomed General Eichelberger aboard the army transport Buckner as it headed for San Francisco. The veteran leader, famed for freeing the Philippines, was celebrated by Manila’s crowds after years of war. His homecoming capped a storied service with the Eighth Army in Asia.
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Manila
Svery
Manila Bay
Army Transport
Buckner
Corregidos
San Francisco
Philippines
Robert
Eieneberger
Eighth Army
Japat
Mangne
Tobin Nominated Labor Secretary Faces Senate Block
President Truman nominated Maurice J. Tobin of Massachusetts for labor secretary but Senator Taft blocked senate confirmation. Tobin could be granted a recess appointment and serve until the senate acts. Barkley urged confirmation as a courtesy move while Taft argued the senate will not override rules.
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Taft
Gee Gy
Teason
Senate
Truman
Jane
Statewide work orders issued for 916103 in road projects
State Highway Director H E Bailey today announced work orders totaling 916103 for state road projects. Contracts cover graded and surfaced highways in Craig, LeFlore, Jefferson, Tillman, Stephens, and Okla City areas with firms Moran Buckner Lyles, Mullinix Construction, Brace Construction Co., and others.
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Orlahoma Cipy
Bailey Looay
Craig County
Kansas-Oklahoma
Welch
Mullinix
Somagany
Oklahoma
Ig Ae
Bullinix Company
LeFlare
Arkansas State Line
Moran-Buckner & Lyles
Muskogee
Tillman County
Frederick
Stephens County
Duncan
Keyes
US Ba
Brace Construction Co
Two Men Die In Crash Of Plane Near Perry
Oklahoma report states two men identified as Arthur Wiliam Sebssti Dramright and Albert 28 of Cushing died when a small airplane crashed two miles northeast of Perry in light fog. Bunter Merl Harmen located the wreck shortly after midnight near State Highway 40, and sheriff officials recovered the bodies for a funeral.
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Perry, Skle
Ange
Oklahoma
Here
Mesons
Arthur Wiliam Sebssti Dramright
Albert
Cushing
Bunter
Tel Merl Harmen
Jey Ratliff
Hessian War Tax Becomes Symbol in Wheat Fight
A garbled passage notes a heavy toll on commerce after Hessian troops in colonial America and references a Hessian Hessian legacy. It mentions New World wheat farmers and a chapter of the American Legion involved in tax or tariff debates.
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America
England
Ian Lantie
Hessian Oy
Mystery Witness Named in Spy Inquiry as Karol Hinted Hero
Washington reports name Alexander Moral floated as mystery witness in unAmerican investigation. Subcommittee pressed Browder Victor Perlo and Whitaker Chambers in New York while plans for a Sunday session and further testimony aimed to expose a wartime espionage ring. Mundt indicated the witness could identify a contact man within the ring. details remained vague and contested.
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Douglas B Corneel
Washington
Bowne Un-American Activiies
Alexander Moral
Wesesilan
New York
Earl Browder
Communist Party
Victor Perslo
Igroup
Whittaker Chambers
Waround
Perle
Koral
Mendt
Chambers
Elizlebeth T. Bentley
Milas Bentley
Mundt
Alexander Borat
Mam
New
Nixon
A-Ceil
Korai
New Yorkes
Boorder
Browder
Ren
Koval
Perth
Mixon
Perlh
Okmulgee Kids Win Election Okmulgee OK
Okmulgee youths ran a self styled campaign for a municipal swimming pool bond the night before election day they organized funds and a parade. They delivered voters to the polls and won 737 to 609 in a community vote.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Kart
Love, Rai Poison Blamed in Death Of Dallas Youth
Police blamed poison for the death of 16 year old Dallas youth Joseph Hiram Cupp who died at St. Anthony hospital after contacting two doctors and saying he took poison following a rejected love affair with an Oklahoma City girl. The youth had traveled from Dallas, registered at a hotel, and sought the girl, but she refused to see him. Her mother urged hotel staff to watch him after rumors of suicide.
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Oklahoma City
Joseph Hiram Cupp
Dallas
Texas
St. Anthony Hospital
Downe Town
A. T D. McClennan
Cupp
Delissang
Housewives Step Up Telephoning Campaign Spreads
Housewives in CRICASO and Dallas launched a telephone boycott against meat prices amid government forecasts of rising retail food costs. The plan spread to Louisville, Boise, San Francisco, Indianapolis, and other cities as 10,000 Dallas homemakers pledged to pressure grocery buyers. Officials cited consumer buying power and livestock supply concerns, while industry spokesmen warned prices would still adjust with seasonal marketings.
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Dallas
Spredcé
Louisville
Boise
Marsas City
San Francisco
Indianapolis
Texas
Wisconsin
Agriculture Department
Ringap & Co
Chicago
R. O. Vaughn
Oeneval Women’s Chamber of Commerce
One Cent Worth 100000 Dollars In Shanghai Rates Plunge
Shanghai reports a dramatic drop in the exchange value of one cent against Chinese dollars, with market rates around 6,500,008 to 3.05 and a spike to 10,890,000 to 1 in Pieping. Government reform expectations noted by reliable Chinese sources. Gasoline price per gallon listed at 3,935,000, about 35 cents. U S milk consumption ranks highest per capita, then Hamburg, Copenhagen, Berlin, London, and farms.
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J. S
U. S
New York City
Moore
Hamburg
Germany
Copenhagen
Berlin
Landon
Farms
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