Divorce Rate Factor In Aid For Children
Oklahoma City's Oklahoma Public Welfare Commission outlined that a high divorce rate drives many child aid cases among the 28 000 families served. A 20 percent benefit cut was announced, with 50 percent of cases due to parental absence from divorce and related factors. Negro and Indian rates are disproportionately high versus population shares.
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Oklahoma City
Auguz
Oklahoma
Jeff D. Griffin
Oklahoma Public Welfare Commission
Griffin
Red Cross Honors Long Unselfish Work Of Adan
At a Pontotoc county Red Cross executive committee meeting a certificate of appreciation was given to Miss Anna Weaver Jones with a service medal for five years of volunteer first aid and life saving work. Mrs Dorothy Driskill presented the award and praised Jones for qualifying as a Red Cross instructor in 1940 and teaching hundreds, while serving as hostess at East Central State College and welcoming Red Cross visitors.
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Pontotoc County
Theerican Red Cross
Anna Weaver Jones
Red Cross
Mra
Dorothy Driskill
Gependa
Jones
East Central State College
East Central
Frisco Paving On N Broadway Opens Early
A new strip of paving on North Broadway in Ada opened Tuesday after a rapid four to five day build, bringing faster trips and removing a dark street spot. Standard Paving of Tulsa completed the work funded by Frisco Railroad, improving safety and traffic on the avenue. More than 50 babies entered a Florida baby show, reflecting a mix of local notices in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Crossing
North Broadway
Ada
Tulsa
Bay
Frisco Railroad
Florida
Digitat
Conversation Piece Behind Red Curtain in Prague Barbershop
In a Prague barbershop scene a Czech engineer relays a raw discussion among a Communist official and patrons. The talk veers from anti Communist sentiment to critiques of nationalized factories and the Marshall Plan, with worries about future elections and government policy. The overheard debate paints tension between government plans and private dissent amid fears of retaliation and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Czechoslovakia
NEA
Czech Communist Party
Germany
Peris
United States
America
Next Year Meat Supply Threatened By Heat Wave
The Aug 13 report warns a western heat wave slashes corn forecasts, risking next year's meat output. Officials say a small corn crop would cut livestock production, but current weather also yields large near-term meat supplies. Wheat and feeding trends are discussed as policy adapts to shortages. SPCA notes rise in stray pets amid summer vacations in San Francisco, urging owners to act responsibly.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Midwest
ROVER
SPCA
San Francisco
San Francisco Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Charles Friedrichs
Egypt presses UN to order British withdrawal from Nile valley
Egypt demands the UN Security Council force Britain to withdraw troops from the Nile Valley and Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Prime Minister Nokrashy Pasha warns unrest could destabilize the Middle East, while Britain counters Egypt’s case is unfounded and tied to a 1936 treaty. The dispute reflects decades of anti-British sentiment in Egypt and fears over Nile control.
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Egypt
U. N. Security Council
Pharohs
Sudan
Council
Nokrashy Basha
England
Valley of the Nile
Middle East
Security Council
Nokrashy Pasha
Hussein Kamil
France
Cairo
Nile Valley
Nile
Ethiopia
Uganda
Congo
Britain
U.N
Asj
House of Commons approves broad emergency powers bill
In London the House of Commons authorized the Labour government to marshal Britain’s manpower and industry for national recovery. The bill passed 178 to 63 after an all night debate, granting the Attlee administration extensive control to direct labor and supplies for community interests amid wartime to peacetime transition.
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London
House of Commons
Britain
Attlee
Labor Party
Commons
House of Lords
Frank Rf. Creedon
Guidelines to Prepare Dairy Heifers and Poultry for the County Fair
The article offers practical steps for 4 H members to ready dairy heifers and poultry for the county fair. It covers feeding with hay and grain, providing shade, brushing, training to drink from a bucket, and boosting body condition. It also details show-day prep, washing, bedding, handling, and specific tips for feathered birds including feeding, handling, washing, and presenting birds to judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rocks
Girl Hit By Auto Taken Home After Injury on Highway 19
Marilyn Joyce Sandera, a six year old, was struck while crossing Highway 19 northwest of Ada. She suffered cuts and bruises with some shock but no broken bones and was taken home near Oil Center Tuesday morning. Driver Orville Parker was questioned by highway patrolman Farvey Hawns and released. The girl is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny era.
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Marilyn Joyce Sandera
Highway 19
Ada
Oil Center
Orville
Parker
Sanel
Quest
Farvey Hawns
Highway Patrol
Irl
Johnny
Era
O Mahoney forecasts tighter lobbying laws from Hughes hearing fallout
Senator O Mahoney predicted tighter lobbying laws will result from the Hughes hearings collapse. He listed three probable benefits including a registry law for lobbyists, scrutiny of congressional staffs, and tighter scrutiny of committee staff backgrounds. He warned against partisan excess in future inquiries.
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Washington
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Hughes
Brewster
Howard Hughes
R-Me
Senate War Investigating Committee
Robertson
D-Va
Congress
Rewster
U. S
Pan-American Airways
Congressional
O’mahoney
Murray
D-Mont
IO Steel Workers Seek to Elect an Acceptable Congress
Pittsburgh Aug 12 The CIO United Steelworkers widen a national drive to elect an acceptable congress to repeal Taft Hartley union funds ban. About 520 district leaders plan mass registration and a $1 voluntary drive from 875000 members. CIO president Murray says funds kept separate and may support candidates. he seeks 1 million members for the most intensive election campaign in history. PAC plans extend to other unions while pledging support only for candidates aligned with CIO views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
P-L
CIO
United Steel Openion
Labor Board
Delared
Murray
Tom Clark
Edward A. Garmett
Baltimore
Congress
Steel Labor
Phil Storch
Lehigh Jacks County
Democratic Party
PAC
United Electrical Workers, Textile Workers, Clothing
United Auto Workers
Sapulpa Man Kari Hughes Dies at 48
Sapulpa Oklahoma August 13 Kari Hughes former city commissioner and police officer and beauty shop owner died yesterday of a heart attack. Fire department responders failed to revive him. Funeral set for 2:30 p m tomorrow at First Methodist with South Heights Cemetery interment. He was active in Masonic groups in Sapulpa and McAlester shrine Tulsa. Survived by widow Eileen Hughes and mother Celia Hughes both of Sapulpa.
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Sapulpa
Okla
Kari Hughes
First Methodist
South Heights
Hughes
Masonic Lodge
Insiah
McAlester
Neer Shrine
Tulsa
Mig Eileen Hughes
Celia Hughes
Sapuipa
Former Countian Dies In California
David Clark, 31, former Steedman and Allen resident, died Monday in Portersville, California, from injuries in an accident. His wife Myrtle Pens Clark and daughter Dolores, 3, were with him. Dolores was cut and Myrtle injured. Funeral and burial will be in Portersville. Clark survived by wife, mother Kuna Clark of Steadman, five sisters, five brothers, and other relatives. Relatives here have few details of the mishap.
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David Clark
Steedman and Allen
Portersville
Calif
Dolores
Fresno
Myrtle Pens
Kuna Clark
Steadman
Myrtle Ford
Naomi Sowards
Ade
Mattie Chambers
Poplar
Cali
Fortele
Cra Parrish
Richmond
Fred
Edie
Alfred Clark
San Pedro
Claude Peggese
Peggese
Win Or Die Is Defender Cry In Asuncion
Argentine sources report President Higinio Morínigo fled Asuncion as loyalist defenses vow to win or die. Asuncion radio and Brazilian agency Asapress describe a united government force defending the capital with a hunger for victory. Morínigo reportedly moved toward the Argentine border, about 130 miles south of the city.
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Asuncion
Buenos Aires
Higinic Querinizo de Paraguay
Asunicion
Asunien
Asapress
Morinhzo
Colorados
National Republican
Paraguay
Morinigo
Ascuncion
Oviles
Soldiers Begin Army Training at Fort Sill
A 44 man convoy arrived Sunday at Fort Sill and faced crowded, dusty barracks. Heat neared 110 degrees as recruits began mess duty, KP, and initial postings while awaiting sleep after mobilization. Many cooled off at the swimming pool as they adjusted to barracks life.
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Sill
Abey
William J. Tribbey
Paul Scott
Ilingo
Ermy
Company C
Noo
Lynn Harbin
Ft. Sam Houston
Tex
Ada
Harbin
Shawnee
Reyeilie
Francis Pre School Tests To Be Monday
On Monday morning August 18 a public health department nurse will conduct physical examinations at Francis School for preschool children and for those entering school for the first time. Dr J C Canada, county health director, emphasizes that every child must have a parent present to learn what may be needed to bring the child to full school readiness.
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Public Heath Department
the Francis School
J. C. Caneada
County Health Department
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Anne Weaver Jones
Frisco
N. Broadway
Russia
Emil Schram
New York
John Lefebvre
Bridgeport, Conn
Douglas Larsen
By Ovid A. Martin
Drewitt MacKenzie
P Foreign Affaira
Cecia Johnson
Los Angeles
Janet
IO Steel
Sapulpan
California
Argentina
Capitel
Cpl
John Clayton
Francis
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