Atomic Bomb Safety Guide Urges Immediate Action
Washington reports an official guidance on how to respond to an atomic bomb attack. The document stresses protecting exposed skin, moving quickly in the first second, and using clothing and shelter to minimize heat and radiation. It details steps for street and indoor scenarios, emphasizes staying away from windows, and advises immediate protective postures lasting about a minute.
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Washington
Theyatone Eonergy Commission
Los Alamos, N. M
Scientifc Laboratory
University of California
AEC
AEC Defense Officudla
Sheltor
St Louis Transit Strike Strands City Riders
St Louis residents cope as buses and street cars idle amid a transit strike. Gov. Forrest Smith names Vance Dutian to run the company after seizure, with no negotiations until workers return. Union leaders denounce a fringe group of strikers and demand a contract and higher pay. Regular officials vow government action against the disruptive stoppage.
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St, Louis
St. Louisans
Mil
Atree
Avatem
Vance Dutian
Forrest Smith
Laman KF. Winder
Julian
Jefferson City
Smith
Thampsos
X Cs
Dow
Stratford Community Notes Travelers Bring Relatives Home
Stratford residents share visit stories with relatives from Ada, Byars, Norman, Oklahoma City and elsewhere. Families welcome guests from Fort Worth, El Reno, London and beyond as births, moves, and a reunion mark local life.
Murray County Surpasses Savings Bond Drive Quota
Murray County exceeds its Independence Drive quota at 126.89 percent with total purchases of 141,? 68 dollars. District K chairman Sam Grant urged continued buying of Series E loans to keep America economically strong amid critical times.
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Lynn W. Norman
Murray County
Rowuntys
Sam Grant
District K
Hetp
America
Censorship Talk Points to Tighter War Zone Controls
Washington reports Gen MacArthur’s offices push for censorship terms that would apply in the United States. Pentagon and White House officials weigh a counter proposal to curb military security disclosures. President Truman seeks to limit tactical information. Defense Dept tightens rules on vessel movements and unit destinations.
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Washington
MacArthur
Korean War
United States
Far East
Pentagon
Tokyo
Truman
Defense Department
Secretary of Defense
Johnson
Oklahoma Military Academy to Open in Claremore
Oklahoma Military Academy announces its 1950 51 term begins August 28 with cadet enrollees and orientation. Col Hamer M Ledbetter says the school will offer four years of high school and two years of junior college with a strong academic program and military training.
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Claremore
Okla
Oklahoma Military Academy
West Point of the West
Hamer M. Ledbetter
OMA
Ledbetter
United States
GMA
Oklahoma To Decide Extra Military Pay For State Workers
Oklahoma City August. The attorney general will decide next week whether state county and city employees will receive an extra daily pay check after active military duty. Brig Gen Roy W Kenny asked the question while AG Mac Williamson said he will study the law to determine if reservists and guardsmen on extended leave qualify.
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Oklahoma City
Pim
Roy W. Kenny
Mac Qiamson
Ingislature
Williamson
Wapanucka News Highlights Local Obituaries and Social Notices
Wapanucka hosts funeral services for A. Dees aged 13 and lists survivors in Fort Worth and Odessa, Texas. Vows read for Larue Angel and L. Griffin at Church of God Ada. Numerous local visits and relocations noted, including road foreman change in Marshall and Johnston counties and marriages in Wapanucka. Community members travel to Oklahoma City, Ada, El Paso, and beyond for visits and work.
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A. A. Dees
Wapanucka
Red Scent
Ft Worth
Aurn Fin the Baptist Church
McMidan
Atoka Baptist Church
Buriss
Rose Hill Cemetery
Emma
My A. Dees
Tex
Bob Dees
Odessa
Ima Gisen
Leta Car Bishop
Berena Robertison
Monahans
Holly McNealy
San Angelo
Zelene Horton
Towa
Joy Belle Baldwin
McAllen
Ida Bellew
Wapan
Larue Angel
L. & Griffin
Church of God
Ada
Russell Collins
J. Wes Angel
Groem
Alvin Griffin
Oklahoma City
Griffin
Sugg Dunning
Marshall
Johnston
Thurman Mousner
Dunning
CIO UAW Seeks New Wage Talks With Ford Motor Co
In Detroit on August 12 the CIO United Auto Workers asked Ford Motor Co to reopen its wage contract covering 15,000 workers nationwide. The union seeks immediate wage increases and benefits, citing rising living costs. Ken Bannon, Ford department director, said negotiations could resume before January 2 if both sides agree. The contract previously provided 1092 monthly pensions and social security. No immediate company comment was reported.
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Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers Today
Ford Motor Co
Union
Wartedn
Ford
UAW Ford Department
Ken Bannon
Ford Worker
Two County Men Find Melons Refreshing in Korea
An Associated Press wirephoto shows two Oklahoma GIs, Pfe. Leonard Higgs of Ada and Pfc. Royal Sadler of Stonewall, grabbing South Korean melons. Mrs. W. B. Taylor, formerly Hazel Bryan of Ada, saw the image in a Los Angeles paper and sent it to relatives.
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Korea
Oklahoma
Associated Press
Pfe
Leonard Higgs
Ada
Pfc
Royal Sadler
Stonewall
W. B. Taylor
Hazel Bryan
Los Angeles
Fresh Floral Arrangements for Tables on a Budget
A practical guide to crafting affordable floral centerpieces using garden blooms, dried elements, and common houseware. Includes step by step ideas for corsages, cascading and tall arrangements, color harmony with candles, and tips for involving children in home decor projects.
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China
UMW Welfare Fund Depleted as Benefits Delayed
In Johnstown Pennsylvania an United Mine Workers member quotes President John L. Lewis saying the welfare fund cannot cover disabled miners widows and children due to insufficient money. Andrew Cine of Barnesboro local 010 describes Lewis letter replying to delayed reinstatement of benefits.
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Johnstown
United Mine Workers Today
UMW
John L. Lewis
Andrew Cine
Barnesboro
Lewis
Cline
Tiny Tim Rocket Uses in Combat Reported by MacArthur
The Tiny Tim rocket, a large 1175 inch weapon, fired from a Corsair, helped destroy a bridge at Chungju and damaged enemy locomotives and ammo depots in Korea. Navy officials praised its power as a major new air-to-ground weapon, part of the latest rocket evolution after the 3.5 inch system.
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Chungju
Taexu
MacArthur
Navy
Jt Ia
Nevada
West Virginia Youth Soap Box Derby Champion Named
A lanky 15 year old Harold D Williamson from Charlestown West Virginia won the 13th derby race in Akron. He drove a black racer to victory before about 51000 spectators and earned a 5600 four year scholarship for the All American event with Chevrolet sponsorship. Second place went to Donald Alter of Danville Pennsylvania. Third to Richard Dougan of Muncie Indiana. Fourth to Glenn Bradford of Kansas City Missouri. Fifth to Alfred Marranti of Elwood City Pennsylvania. Sixth to Gerald Long of Ann Arbor Michigan.
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Akron
Vouesters
Charlestown
W. Va
Harold D. Williamson
Chevrolet
Williamson
Charleston
Gazette
Donald Alter
Danville
Oklahoma Navy man wounded in Korea casualty list
Washington reports an Oklahoma Navy serviceman wounded in the defense department’s Korea casualty list. The injured sailor is Hospitalman Jaimie Corvatt Beastley from Chickasha, with other listed casualties including Robert Muller, Conrite Fe Leas, Walter Ro Childress, JD DeWitt, Stinney, Johnny W. Baker and related family entries from Oklahoma locations.
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Washington
Oklahoma Navy
Defense Department
Korea
Oklahoma
Janmie Corvatt Beastley
Mary M. Burkeen
Dekuta Chickasha
Robert Muller
Dora Miller
Hamens
Mivang
Conrite
Fe Leas
Idus T. Lewis
Ok Gnama City
Walter Ro Childress
Ars
Irene Baring
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Don J. Cook
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Willars
Edward Jackson
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Mo W. 2
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N. F. McAdister
Clarence Heimer
Whiteface, Texas
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Joe Ronsley
Texas
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Jack Morrison
Clayton, Okla
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Lester Waddle
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Wilbur Eeds
Robert Deke
Harlan Cook
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W. W. Cook
Beatrice Baker
C. T. Forrester
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Baker
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A. H. Shi, Sr
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Bill Oliver
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Lee McKeel
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J. W. Mobbs
el Paso
W. F. Winberry
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Dulles
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C. A. Montgomery
J. R Cartwright
Lelia Belle Robertson
Ardmore
Demon Sconyers
Gayle
Colorado Springs
Colo
Grady Robertson
Survell
Dora B. Smith
M. M. Clark
Bob
Weslaco
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Robert Henry
Mansfield
J. Bert Smith
Lawton
Bob Clark
Bert Smith
Surrell
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Jessie Layland
J. T. Stipe
Ft. Worth
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Buena Faulk
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Frank Beliew
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Wichita Rails
B. J. Butler
Vincie Kram
Denver
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Cio-Uaw
Duaty Marines
1St Civision
South Korea
Neaacme
Stanley Tetrick
By Sue Gardner
Anthurium
Orchid
Devil's Poker
Ralph Thomnson
Oklahoma Hethwey Patrol
Tiny Tim
W. Virginia Youth Soap Box Winner
Pie
JD DeWitt
Lower DeWi
Stinney
Wilme Toma
South Traere
Preder
Cpi
Johnny W. Baker
Ube D. Baker
Purcell
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