Travel Agent Bill Makes Case For Lake Racine Vacation
Ann Hamilton visits a travel agency to plan a two week vacation and clashes with expectations of romance. Bill Ware, the earnest clerk, persuades her toward Lake Racine but she chooses practicality first, while growing sympathy and curiosity about him.
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Ann Hamilton
Bill Ware
Travel Bureau
Lake Racine
Ann
Bill
Lliam Ware
Alice
Knight In Shining Armor
William Ware
Mr. Ware
Knights In Shining Armor
Goodby
Glenwood Inn
John
Lake Racine Vacation Sparks Lonely Inn Encounter
Ann travels to Lake Racine for a vacation but feels lonely amid crowdless hotel scenes. A mountain town mood shifts when Ralph, the head boatman, offers a boat ride, stirring a spark as she considers new company and romance. The chapter ends with their surprise nighttime voyage.
Peru Withdraws From Berlin After 11th Olympiad Drama
Peru pulls its delegation from the Berlin Games after a football replay ruling, forfeiting the match. The United States secures its first gold in aquatic events as Degener, Wayne, and Greene sweep springboard finals, while Japan bags the 800 meter relay and Maedata wins the 200 meter breaststroke. Colombia also considers withdrawal in response to Peru's stance.
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Berlin
Japan
America
Hideko Maedata
Germany
Martha Genenger
Peru
International Football Federation
Austria
Colombia
United States
George Lewis Daim
Harry Sharkey
Philadelphia
Dan Barrow
Mercury Reaches 116 Degrees After Record Heat Surge
The government thermometer climbed to 116 degrees by 2 45 PM on Tuesday, following a 115 degree high on Monday and a 114 degree reading earlier that afternoon. It marks the third straight day that record heat has been surpassed.
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Ada
Drouth
Pontotoc County
J. R. Lovelace
Henry Johnson
Willard School
George Harrison
Pauls Valley
Five Deaths In State From Heat As Records Fall
Oklahoma City reports five deaths on the hottest day in history as temperatures reach 116 in Ada 117 in Shawnee 113.1 in Oklahoma City and 115 in Chickasha. The three day toll rose to nine and 37 since July 23 as crop conditions deteriorate and relief measures are urged by officials and Congress.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Julia A. Browning
Muskogee
John D. Evans
Enid
Eva Barnes
Tulsa
Alvie Jenkins
Stuart
Seminole
Amanda J. Hollis
Chickasha
Mercury
Shawnee
Sam Massingale
Roosevelt
National Emergency Council
Washington
Sale Reinstated in Oklahoma Highway Commission
The Oklahoma state highway commission reinstated W Claude Sale as construction engineer following an executive request by Governor Marland. The panel also dismissed two other key staff members and rejected reinstating Fred Sorrells as head of the right of way department. L V Orton, former commissioner, is ousted as department attorney effective Sept 1, and Ralph Gardner is removed as chief clerk of the title division. Scott Ferris said Orton’s seat will be vacant, with Jack Treadwell replacing Gardner.
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Scott Ferris
Commission
Orton
Jack Treadwell
Marland
United States Senate
Gardner
Slayer of Wisconsin Shot 10 Death
Sheriff Frank Couch said Harry Howe accused of shooting his wife on April 26 was killed by her brothers Ward and Pence Brown as he was being taken to the courthouse for trial. The brothers fired from behind a bush as Howe ran and fell after four shots. Mrs Howe’s body was found April 27 beside a motor truck registered to Howe. A Howe son testified the father said I killed Hattie and to contact his lawyer with a 15 to 30 day warning.
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Dallas
Frank Couch
Harry Howe
Court House
Ward
Pence Brown
Howe
Couch
W C Fields Defies Dogs and Danger in Humorous Saga
Hollywood reports W C Fields recovering from illness and back in jaunty form. Ed Wynn recalls old scenes while Fields jokes about hobos and dogs, and memories of mishaps aside. Government relief actions sail to Barrow and Nome with emergency food shipments.
Eskimos Face Starvation Report From Barrow
Barrow report says hungry Eskimos east of town are beginning to eat their sled dogs as famine bites the area. Dr Henry W Griest missionary notes the crisis and mentions Barrow reindeer supervisor Frank Daughterty in the account.
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Point Barrow
Henry W. Griest
Presbyterian
Frank Daughterty
Barrow
State tax commission plans boost in sales tax for small towns
Oklahoma City August 8 The state tax commission chair H L McCracken says a new system will raise about 2 million dollars annually by enforcing two percent sales tax in small cities. A machine at the Capitol will replace nearly 100 clerks and a field force will be sent to ensure tax collection in stores and restaurants across rural areas.
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Oklahoma City
H. L. McCracken
State Tax Commission
Commission
McCracken
Capitol
Oklahoma Indians to receive credit under new Indian bill
Washington and state Indian bureau officials discussed extending credit to Oklahoma Indians under the new bill which allocates 2 million dollars for loans and expands access to 10 million dollars. Officials explained loans may be used to buy livestock or equipment with chattel mortgages securing purchases.
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Oklahoma City
Washington
State
Indian Bureau
William Zimmerman
F. H. Darker
H. D. Crutchfield
Zimmerman
Heavier steel laid on O C A A track stretch
Improvement work on the Oklahoma City Ada and Atoka railroad advances with heavier rails. M M Harwell reports miles of track between Ada and Tupelo are being upgraded from 65-pound to 80-pound steel to boost service and traffic handling.
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Oklahoma City, Ada & Atoka
M. M. Harwell
Ada
Tupelo
Campbell alleges prejudice in civil suit in Wooster
James R. Campbell, defendant, filed an affidavit of prejudice claiming an inability to receive a fair trial in common pleas court. He charges plaintiff’s wife Mrs. C. G. Gault is too friendly with Mrs. Walter J. Mougey, wife of the judge.
Youngest Linotype Operator Runs Card at 5
William H. Banninger editor of the Gazette says his 5-year-old son runs the linotype machine when the regular operator is away. He claims the boy is the youngest operator in the United States and runs the machine under supervision in Westminster California.
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Westminister
Cal
William H. Banninger
the Gazette
United States
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