Uniforms Blur City Streets In San Francisco War Tone
San Francisco again resembles a World War II hub as uniforms fill streets and hotels, with emergency housing plans, rent controls, and a canceled NRA convention. Officials warn of housing strains, while wartime activity boosts bars, restaurants, and long distance calls. The postwar surge revives stepping-off duties and Bay Area hospitality.
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San Francisco
AL Ostrow
NEA
San Francisco Bay
Korea
Thelma
Marine Corps
Golden Gate
William A. Bledsoe
Lake Merced
Pacific Service
Cains
Kentucky
Chinch bugs threaten lawns and garden pest notes
Chinch bugs cause irregular brown patches on lawns and threaten thin stands of grass. Adults are black, about an eighth of an inch long, with reddish young. they hide quickly in grass. Remedies include chlorodane dust or mixtures applied directly to affected areas, with caution on use. Ants hover around peony buds but do not damage plants. nicotine sulfate spray advised if needed. Roses require weekly spraying or dusting from growth start to prevent black spot mildew and insect issues with Fermate.
Oil Refineries of U S Pushed by Gasoline Demand
Houston Aus 12. A record gasoline demand pushes the nation toward near peak refinery production. Domestic refineries processed 5 944 000 barrels daily, a second all time high since July. Crude production nears 8772100 barrels daily, while stocks fall about 4 000 below year earlier levels as storage drops to 109 895 000 barrels.
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Houston
Tex
Aus
Berea
Ngampien
India Finds Manganese
India detects manganese deposits in a survey and reports initial findings. Officials expect further testing to confirm reserves and potential industrial use amid ongoing exploration by state agencies.
School Buildings and Equipment Ready for Opening
Summer work in the Ada public schools includes painting at Irving and Washington, plastering and floor refinishing at several buildings, a new boiler at Glenwood, and modernization of the Hays boys rest room. Willard’s new building may not be ready for September 5 opening. State text books exceeding $3,000 have been received for grade schools.
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Ada Public
Irving
Washington
Glenwood School
Hays
Willard
Boll Weevils Sweep Western Oklahoma
The heaviest boll weevil migration in Oklahoma was reported in western Oklahoma by Oklahoma A and M College extension service. Conditions favor boll weevil, ballworm, and leafworms, causing heavy damage as 163 fields across several counties were inspected with infestation as high as 16 percent in Tillman county.
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Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma
Oklahoma A. and M. College Extension Seryice
Tillman Countie
Messina Bridge Proposal Across Straits Sparks Debate
An American firm eyes a grand plan to span the Straits of Messina linking Italy and Sicily. The project envisions a multi mile bridge, with long universal spans, built by a two year labor force, then operated for twenty two years before transfer to Italian authorities.
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Rome
Italy
Sicily
Straits of Messina
Scylla
Ifal
San Fran
Atroua
Europe Army Plan Kept Alive for Western Nations
In Shalbourg France on August 14 F Constantin Tyaldaris urged immediate negotiations for a unified European army under a European minister of defense with democratic control. The assembly endorsed the idea and Churchill warned there is not a day to lose. A security sub committee will map a master plan for nonbinding recommendations to governments.
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Shalbourg
France
Churchill
Britain
Western Europe
Assembly
Council
Act‘ng
United States
Canada
Leon Maccas
Non Woven Towels and Napkins in New Designs
Sue Gaedner notes guest towels in bathrooms shift from artful linen and plain terry to non woven rayon and cotton options. New designs by Dorothy Draper feature shells leaves birds fish and party sets in blue grey green yellow and burgundy with napkins for showers brides birthdays picnics and cocktails described for disposable yet cloth like use.
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Sue Gaedner
Dorothy Draper
Bill Coe Stays with Democratic Party in Oklahoma Runoff
Oklahoma City August 13 Willian Q Coe, former governor candidate, backs the State Democratic party while he may not actively back Johnston Murray who beat him in the July runoff. Coe says he will abide by party ceremonies and official decisions.
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Oklahoma City
Democratic Party
Willian Q. Coe
Johnston Murray
Tams Democrat
Toy Be
Coe
Coz
Murray
Bhrien Jo C. Ferguson
Pawnee
Ceriwoms
Eclione
Van Dee Leaving Salvation Army's Work in This City
Major Van Dee, Salvation Army officer in Ada for seven years, will leave Sunday for Sapulpa to assist with a three week fundraising campaign. He plans to join a U S O unit in an army camp if hired and has two sons joining Camp Polk La while his wife, mother, and daughter Helen accompany him.
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Hener van Dee
Salvation Army
Ada
Saculpa
Sasulpa
van Dee
Sapupla
Salvation Army U. S. O
Sapulng
Salvation Anny
Mexico
Helen
Sanulpa
Robert
Henry, Jr
Camp Polk
George ‘Short
Chickasha
Truck Driver Leonard Armstrong Dies In Oklahoma City Area Crash
Leonard Armstrong, 25, of Oklahoma City, died en route to Shawnee hospital after his oil field truck veered off a bridge into a ditch near Asher on Tuesday morning. Investigators cited possible brake failure or sleepiness with no skid marks. driver for C. W. Mc Bride of Texarkana.
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Leonard Armstrong
Oklahoma City
Asher
Highway Department
Elia Mae Green
Ada
Armstrong
Highway
John Eddleman
Shawnee
C. W. McBride
Texarkana. Ee
Two Liquor Raids Here Get Results
Two raids Friday and Monday yielded 27 pints 238 pints and two fifths of liquor for the Pontotoc county sheriff s office vault. Charges were filed against Ray Lloyd Benton Nolen C Nap ers and Paul Sellers for possession of intoxicating liquor. Deputies Ernest Miers Welker Hists reported seized whiskey in Bentons ice box and at Benton s west Main residence.
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Pontotoc County
Ray Lloyd Benton
Nolen C. Napers
Paul Sellers
Ernest Miers
Welker
Benton and
Napors
Benton
West Main
British metal workers urge change to boost productivity
Ten British pressed metal experts who studied U S methods for a year say the industry needs a change of outlook. Their report finds American producers more productivity conscious and urges British engineers to modernize plants and adopt progressive methods. They call union officials to push immediate productivity gains and abandon restrictive practices.
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London
U. S
Mpsingeeneys
Comanche Sheriff to Negotiate Liquor Base Sale
Comanche County authorities in Lawton Oklahoma plan negotiations over a liquor base sale. Sheriff Ray Hale leads discussions on distributing more than 200 cases of whisky, seeking terms with Kentucky suppliers.
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Lawton
Okio
Uh Comanche County
Everete Ray Hale
Kentucky
Princess Born to Elizabeth and Philip in London
Britain rejoices as the princess, second child of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, was born at Clarence House at 10:50 GMT. The infant, third in line to the throne, follows her 21 month old brother Prince Charles. Queen Elizabeth and the public celebrated amid crowds outside Clarence House.
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London
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Pricess
Prince Charles
Clarente House
Buckingham Palace
Philip
Princess Margaret
Prince Charles Taosted
Cham
King George
Balmoral Castle
Scotland
Clarence House
Ada Rodeo winners earn 6500 dollars in five days
Nine top money winners in the Fifteenth Ada Rodeo shared 6500 dollars for five days of work. Shoat Webster of Lenapah was named all-around cowboy and led with 1255 dollars. Jim Snively of Pawhuska rose to 1075 dollars by closing night after a late surge.
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Shoat Webster
Lenapah
Jim Snively
Pawhuska
Ada Rodeo Top Winners Share Cash Winnings
Everett Shaw of Stonewall won 900 in top events while Toots Mansfield of Big Springs earned 415 for third. Don McLaughlin of Fort Worth took 330, Dim Shoulders of Tulsa claimed 500 for one bull, Sonny Tuttle of Duncan won 750 in calf roping. Average top nine winnings were 723.
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Everett Shaw
Stonewall
Toots Mansfield
Big Springs
Tex
Rodeo Cowboys Association
Ada
Don McLaughlin
Ft. Worth
Dim Shoulders
Tulsa
Sonny Tuttle
Duncan
Swim Course Opens At Sulphur For Beginners
Sulphur special reports that Red Cross instructor Eve Mikkelsen announced a summer beginners swimming course starting August 15 from 3 to 4 a.m. at Ven Om. Sessions run Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday mornings, ongoing for those seeking basic skills or who did not pass earlier. 12 flutter boards available. No charge. Enrollment requires a doctor health certificate.
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Aira
Eve Mikkelsen
Red Cross
Venom
Ig Wu Denta
Negotiators to Mediate Over Confiscated Property Offer
A written offer to negotiate was sent by Potthrer and San Lowsville negotiators. A state law allows confiscated property to be moved out of state for settlement, outlining steps for out-of-state handling.
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Oevent
Potthrer
San. Lowsville
Jim Shoulders Began Rodeo Career in Ada Oklahoma
Tulsa native Jim Shoulders started rodeo in Ada accompanying his brother Marvin. He rode in small Oklahoma shows before a formal venture in Ada. After a severe spill and an arm break, he returned to competition and rose to fame as a Rodeo Cowboys Association All Around town boy. He later earned a payout for a standout ride in Ada.
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Jim Shoulders
Tulsa
Ada
Marvin
Ate
Jim
Oklahoma
Rodeo Cowboys Association of America
Allen Flier Plays Noted Role in Korean Air Strikes
Navy reports Lt William Bryant of Allen and four fighters on a second strike helped destroy two trains in Pyongyang rail yards. He and a wingman also felled two grounded enemy aircraft on a field at Luwen during a photo reconnaissance run. Bryant, son of Mr and Mrs W A Bryant of Allen, is married to Mim Mehane Blevins.
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Naval
William Bryant
Allen
Navy
Bryant
Pyongyang
Luwen
Wingan
W. A. Bryant
Mim Mehane Blevins
Alexander Opens Southern Senate Tour Across Oklahoma
The Rev. W H. Bill Alexander, Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, began a Southern Oklahoma tour visiting towns including Oklahoma City, Okemah, Wewoka, Holdenville, McAlester, Stigler, Stilwell, Wilburton, and Antlers. The schedule spans thirteen cities this week with stops noted for Monday through Thursday.
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Oklahoma City
Aue
W H. Bill Alexander
U S. Senate
Oklahoma
Okermah
Wewcks
Holdenvile
McAlester
Stigler
Poteam
Wilburton
Ant
Fx-Con Admits He Killed Three Hurried From Jail
Ex convict Crutis Shedd admitted killing John Boyter and his two daughters in Walhalla South Carolina. A large crowd gathered and state guardsmen were sent in as Shedd was moved to Georgia for further detention amid tense precautions. Christine Boyter, widow of the slain man, was removed for questioning.
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Gainesville
South Carolina
Georgia
Crutis Shedd
Georgia Highway Patrol
Walhalla
S.C
Try
Wallhalla
Eddie Weathers
Shedd
Georgia Bureau of Investigaion
Woady Wilson
John Boyter
Valhalla
Johnnie May
Jo Ann
Christine Boyter
Longshoremen Boycott Russian Crab Meat Unload
AFL longshoremen in New York refuse to unload 80 tons of Russian canned crab meat on the British liner Parthia amid Korea War anger. They warn dock actions may spread to Boston. officials cite trade tensions and wartime pressures as the cargo remains Moscow linked.
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New York
AFL
Russia
Parthia
Boston
Daniel J. Donovan
International
United Kingdom
Mussia
Britain
America
Fran Kerins
Guardsmen May Not Have to Dispose of Property Yet
Local National Guard officers urge homeowners and new buyers to review possessions closely as Congress debates a Veterans Administration bill. The measure would allow VA to cover rental or mortgage costs for service members, repayable over four times the service period, with caps of $100 monthly rent and $20,000 mortgage. Lt Col John Luca notes the bill is only introduced not law and cautions against hasty property disposal.
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National Guard
Eee
Congress
Veterans Administration
John Luca
180Th Infantry
Deaf-Mute Girl Killed by Train at Stamalingham
An eight-year-old deaf mute girl named Frances Devine was struck and killed by a Seaboard airline freight train in Stam ningham Alabama while returning home from an errand for her parents Ce cil Revine The accident mirrors a prior death of her five-year-old brother killed by a freight train years earlier. train crew reported they could not halt in time.
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Stamningham
Ala
Ave
Frances Devine
Seaboard
Cecil Revine
India census projection: inflationion figures speculation
India plans a nationwide census next year with a projected population around 350 million. Registrar general R A Gope stated about 600000 persons will be involved in the census at an estimated cost of 2 million dollars.
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India
Hyrerabad
R. A Gopelaswam
Registrac-Genersi
Local News Snippet From Hugo Durant Counties
Fragmentary report mentions Idabel Hugo and Durant with events Friday and Saturday. A. B. Hermann, executive director of the Republican National Committee, is referenced in a meeting context amid garbled text.
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Ters
Idabel
Hugo
Durant
Ry and Designie
A. B Hermann
Republican National Committee
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