United States ready to aid Greece if UN fails
MAX HARRELSON Lake Success August 12 The American delegation warned that if the United Nations Security Council cannot resolve the Balkan issue the United States will join with other nations to protect Greece within the UN charter. Herschel W. Johnson charged that Communist groups backed by Albania Yugoslavia and Bulgaria seek a totalitarian regime in Greece and denounced the Soviet veto as defense of aggression. Johnson pressed for honest opinions and said the Truman doctrine of aid to Greece faces peril from Soviet satellites support for Greek Communists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Harrelson Lake
United Nations Security Council
United States
Greece
Herschel W. Johnson
U. S
Russia
Bulgaria
United Nations
Johnson
Yugoslavia
Balkans
Unitec Tions
Dutch Say Papers They Took Tell Of Plans For Attack
Batavia Java August 12 Dutch military authorities report Netherlands troops in Sumatra captured Indonesian Republican army troops with orders for an attack on a Dutch camp in violation of the truce. The Dutch communique said 20 plus Republicans were seized and ordered attacks dated August 9 found on them. Indonesian claims of truce violations followed. In Jogjakarta officials sought an international arbitration to settle with the Dutch, while the Republican government advocated bilateral talks with U.S. aid. Separately in Henryetta Oklahoma a mine workers contract ended a 700 worker strike with operations to resume once furnaces recharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Java
Netherlands
Sumatra
Baumagin
Nea Padang
Sumara
Repubeican
Jogjakarta
Baungin
Mangli
Ambarawa
Jogjikarta
U. S
Walter P. Foote
International Arbitration Commission
Nffieid
Sitie
Foote
Soe
Peeinier Sjadfoeddin
Raye
Republica
United States
Britain
Indies
Lord Killearn
Lord Inverchapel
Naving
United Nations
Council
Tralion Commission
Goetsch to Serve Three-County Scouting Area
Raymond H. Goetsch, now living in Pauls Valley, becomes Field Scout Executive of the Art buckle Area Council, Boy Scouts of Armorica, serving Gargin Murray and Johnston districts. He has fifteen years in Scouting including two as Field Scout Executive at the Trinity-Neches Council. He served three years in the Marine Corps as an instructor in weapons and as a scoutmaster. He plans to move his family once a house is found and works to aid local Scouters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond H. Goetsch
Pauls Valley
Artbuckle
Ncil
Boy Scouts of
Mr. Goetsch
Marine Corps
Vanoss News Vacationers and Social Roundup
People across Vanoss and nearby areas are shown in a social roundup listing visitors and gatherings. Names include Tom Gothren and Roy with Mrs Tray Gothren and Lucille Johnson, Mona Blandridge visiting Ruth Pait, and many Sunday calls among families such as McWhirters, McCullar, Choate, and Wilmoth. A note mentions the Fat Women's club meeting August 13 at Mrs Abston's home and a Bevin quote about future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gothren
Roy
Tray Gothren
Lucille Johnson
Arkansas
Fat Women's Club
Dutch Are Finding New Lives And Futures On U. S. Farms
Holland families immigrate after the war to farm in the United States. Hendrik Vanderwey and kin, with relatives like Mark Vandersen, settle on a 300 acre farm near Washingtonville New York. They seek land and opportunity for their children, leaving behind old life in Friesland and securing guarantees to avoid public charges.
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U. S
Parsons Nea
Washingtonville
N. Yu
NEA
Hendrik van Jerwey
Friesland
Tet
Hent Vanderwey
Holand
Europe
Hollang
Holland
Hendrik Vanderwey
Anna
Jenny
John
Vanderseas
Mark Vandersens
Raymond
Donald
Harry Roosje
Shirley
Tina
Mark Vandresen
Hendrix Vanderweg
Hendrik
Jacob Hutt
Hutt
Goshen
Inter-American Delegations Reach Rio For Conference
Delegations arrive in Rio de Janeiro for an inter American conference of foreign ministers opening Friday to craft a mutual defense treaty for the western hemisphere. Six delegations are present with the United States and Argentina awaiting arrival. President Dutra to address. A Managua observer claims Nicaragua’s right to Pan American inclusion during pre conference discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Clarke
Rio DE Janeiro
United Nations
United States
Argentina
Juan A. Bramaglie
George C. Marshall
Marico Gaspar Dutra
Brazil
Quitdéndinha
Nicaragua
Lad Almost Didn’t Last To Birthday
Jerome Randall, a boy from Wethersfield, nearly died on July 2 when his heart stopped for 25 minutes during surgery at Hartford Hospital for a badly lacerated foot. Dr. R Starr Lampson restored life with chest incision and oxygen, and Jerome is now home for his eighth birthday with his parents Newton and Mrs Randall affirming it a miracle.
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Wetherspield
Conn
Jerome Randall
Jerome
Hartford Hospital
R. Starr Lampson
Newton
Randall
Inns “Hall of Fame
Marriage License Fee Rises in Chicago to Five Dollars
In Chicago on August 13, a judge increased the marriage license fee from $3 to $5. John O'Brien, chief clerk, defended the rise noting movie tickets cost $2 and last two hours, while a marriage lasts a lifetime. He argued those who think $5 is too much might be staggered by other prices. The increase comes from a new state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John O'Brien
Shaw
Legionnaires Elect Tulson Vote Down Repeal Resolution
Delegates at the Oklahoma American Legion convention voted 4 156 to 1 283 against a resolution endorsing a popular vote on prohibition repeal. Brad Rysinger was elected state president amid a heated three hour debate. The body also elected national and alternate delegates and named officers, while passing resolutions for universal training and stronger national defense. New York Aug 23-31 representatives were named for the National American Legion convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
American Legion
Legion
Oklahoma
Herbert Schall
Ponca City
Brad Rysinger
Sand Springs
Tulsa County
Rysinger
Jack Clayton
Clinton Drug- Bist
Jack Taylor
Durant
de. A. B. Rivers
Okmulgee
J. B. Koch
Norman
Elmer Chandler
Miami
Cleo Fitegerald
Fitzgerald
University of Oklahoma
Legion Post Steel
John Williams
Fort Sill
Delgates
National American Legion
New York Ag
Duffy
Rivers
John T. Naylon
Muscogee
Guy Belt
Bartlesville
W. K. Batselt
Weweka
J. H. Cook
Woodward
E. H. _Schubert
Burlington
George Young
el Reno
Frank Kennedy
Holdenville
J. R. Bradley
Stillwater
George D. Kyger
Tulsa
Turner Proposes Audit of McAlester Prison Canteen Funds
Oklahoma City August 13 Gov Roy J Turney calls for an audit of McAlester penitentiary canteen funds tracing losses to former Warden Fred Hunt amid an investigation of prison irregularities. Interim prison reform committee urged continued inquiry by Buck Cook and Jake Sims as shortages are alleged. Miami Oklahoma August 13 Voters approve 651000 bond issue for city services with 8 047 in favor and 573 opposed, including 405000 for water system modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
McAlester
Fred Hunt
Roy J. Turney
Commissioner of Charities and Corrections
Buck Cook
Jake Sims
State Crime Bureau
Miami
Okla
Ada Rodeo Queen Contest Draws 24 Entries
Ada Rodeo Queen contest lists 24 entries across three divisions eight Ada entrants. Preliminary judging at 10 a m Thursday at the rodeo grounds selects three top from each division to vie for places and queen. Grand prize is a saddle donated by the Elks club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Rodeo
Jones
Bobby Jean McInnis
Coalgate
Francis Smith
Jimmy Earlene Brady
Ardmore
Peary Jo Barry
Konaway
Stonewall
Mary Evelyn Keltner
Mary Ann Miller
Correna Grey
Okshoma City
Karen Sue Churchwell
Bsuls Valley
Shirley Ann Floyd
Mary Sue Shaw
The
Elks Club
New Equipment Put To Work In Hurry
City received new mowing machine tractor and bulldozer Monday afternoon and put to work within hours. The mowing machine will clear weeds at the airport including a three foot strip along runways and taxiways. The project will take several days to complete and improve the port’s appearance. All equipment had been ordered for weeks and arrived together.
Oakman News Local social visits and kinship notes
Geneva Cecil with kin in California returned to Oakman. Oklahoma City residents Haskell Nance and wife stayed with J M Nance’s family. Arkansas and Ada visitors called on Bonnie Bryan in Bryan. Laona Melton spent time with Jessie Fern Bryant, and others called on Edward Berryman. Social visits and Sundays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lowe
Finas Lowe
Laverne
Arkansas
Marvin Simpson
Ada
Bonnie Bryan
Family
Laona Melton
Jessie Fern Bryant
Marine dependents find ready housing on occupation bases
Wives and children of Marines on occupation duty are moving into ready houses from Peleliu to Guam. Homes are comfortable and practical, with maids and furnishings arranged. Bases offer theatres, bowling, gyms, and clubs while climates vary from tropical to Alaska. Travel depends on local transport and weather. medical care and education meet U.S. standards.
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Washington
China
Cuba
Argentina
Peleliu
Farflung Marine
Palau Islands
Frederick. C Wilburn
Madison
W. Va
Zlaine Hubbell
Quincy
Mass
Ame A
Australia
Wilburns
Guam
John, E. Sleer
Baltimore
Apra Heights
Apra Harbor
Adak
Kodiak
Duleh
Herbor
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Newfoundland
Boston
Tsingtay
Rekshi
Tsing Tao
Pacific
Japan
Philippines
Caribbean
U. S
Henry Kroth Long Public Official Dies In Ada
Henry Kroth longtime county and city official and former street department employee died Monday at 6 45 p m in a local hospital. Funeral plans by Smith Funeral Home include services at First Baptist Church and burial at Rosedale Cemetery with street department members as pallbearers. Kroth, born in Bonham Texas 67 years ago, lived in Indian Territory then Ada where he served as county commissioner public works and city official. Surviving are his widow three daughters Mrs Lorena Faust Mrs Lucille Ogden of Ada and Mrs Leota Mason of Mesa Arizona and three sons Lewis Ada Luther Tex and Claude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kroth
Smith Funeral Home
First Baptist Church
Rosedale
Kroth
Bonham
Tex
Indian Territory
Knox
Center
Ada
Frisco Railroad
Oklahoma Portland, Cement Company
Wire
East Sixteenth
Lorena Faust
Lucille Ogden
Leota Mason
Mesa, Ariz
Lewis
Luther Tex
Newsboy Kiwanis Picnic Guests In Ada
A chilly Ada Kiwanis picnic shifted from Glenwood Park to Convention Hall due to cold showers and a dip in temperature. Ada newsboys and their Kiwanis hosts enjoyed a simple supper and ample watermelon, with about 45 attendees helping with the cheerful, informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Ada
Tulsa Faces Water Shortage with Curbs and Transfers
Tulsa city officials ordered curtailment of water use due to shortages. Fountains at Owens and Woodward Park were shut, open hydrants on Cush and surrounding streets halted, and direct lines will link Lake Spavinaw to Sequoyah Reservoir to add about 1.306 million gallons daily. Braden expects the supply to last until about Sept. 7 without rain.
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Tulsa
Okla
C. E. Braden
Owens and
Woodward Park
Lstreet
Braden
Lake Spavingw
Sequoyah Reservoir
Wall
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Henryetta
Objs
Eggle-Pichey Mining Company
Teeming, Mill and Smelter Workers Union
Cfo
Claude Vaughn
Tonas
Goetsch
Raymond 5S
Arbuckle Council
Garvin, Murray, Johnston
Vanoss News
Mona Zoe Blandridge
Ruth Pait
J. W. Owens
Creek County
M. Z. Brewington
Ann McCullar
Mrs
W. BE. McCullar
A. Thomas
Roger, Texas
Thomas
Minnie Mer
Erton McWhirter
Mrs. Mammonds
Mrs. Tiffin
Mrs. Cook
Laraine Beexham
Carl Tilley
J. 5
Mrs. James Choate
Mrs. Warren Choate
Lum Abston
James Kelly
Lenora Henderson
Elmer Sanders
Bowlegs
A. M. Files
Luna Mat
Jean Walker
M Irs
Essie Walker
Seminole
J.D. Johnson
Mrs. McWhirler
Ammnakele
Lester McDonald
Walkers
R. B. Tiffin
Roberle Glasgow
Darvin Cummins
John L. Wilmoth
Falls Creek Baptist Assembly
Vina Turner
Ang
Shawnee
John Wilmoth
G. M. Pitt
Ruth
Bell
Brewington
Ruth Pitt
George Harrell Horne Af Poteau
Joan Wilmoth
Vaness
G.M. Pill
G. A. Pill
Sunshine
Ida Berger
W. J. Standridge
Retha Johnson
Ferne and
Belly
Glen Johnson
Ernest Bevin
Rio
Legionnaires
Tulson
Turner
Marines
Willard Huber
Reading
Puerto Rico
U.S. Marine Corps
Guaot
Uncle Sam
Rodeo Grounds
Dewitt MacKenzie
Attlee
Rm Private Labor
Socialist
Socialist Party
Adlee
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Churchill
Oakman News
Geneva
Cecil
Waban Alif
Beenville
Haskell Nance
J. M. Nance
Son Bobby
Juanita
Pauline Raises
Bryan
Bob Seymour
Junior Bryan
Edward Berryman
Elmo Covington
Liaval Lillard
Clebourn Roper
Jin Andrews
Jackie Limb
Sidney Binkley
PEC
Robert A. Krauch
NEA Service
George Redman
Alva
American Legion Auxiliary
J. Sam Johnson
Edmond
W. A. Biggert
el Revo
Lb. B. Scudder
Chelsea
Myrtle McElroy
Eldorado
Joh Martin
Newsboy
Kiwanis
James TF. Byrnes
Shale
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