Hope Stretches for Oklahoma Legislature Salaries and Purchases
The piece praises lawmakers for duty and frames two reforms: centralizing state purchasing to lower costs and standardizing job classifications for state workers. It argues a centralized buying agency offers direct public benefit, while payroll reductions could shocksingly redefine fiscal respect, but warns optimism may stretch thin.
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Oklahoma
Legislative Council
Olahoma
Thas
Age No Barrier In Promising Forty Physical Clubs Formed
The article discusses age as only a factor in work and sport, noting that many lines of employment and leadership prove performance depends on health and ability, not years lived. It cites veterans thriving in wartime and managers who remain effective into old age, with examples from editors in southeastern Oklahoma.
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England
France
Agod
Taang
The Principle Stands in Face of Disloyal Acts
The piece defends the right not to testify against oneself amid congressional probes of disloyalty. It argues individuals may confess or refuse, warning against radical abuse and radical plots to exploit democracy. It notes the people could change laws but must do so peaceably, and emphasizes preserving the core rights within a lawful framework.
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Porras
Congressional Committee On
Hisself
Coump
Mempls
Riddles and Rodeo Reflect Southern Political Shifts
The piece questions southern voting alignments with Thurmond Wright and Truman Barkley, noting a mixed stance on race and party loyalty. It also praises Ada Rodeo's ownership change and growing attendance, predicting sustained growth into becoming a leading county outdoor event.
Poultry boom touches Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma
Travelers report a surge in poultry business with hatcheries in Benton and Washington counties strained to supply chicks and shoats. Birds now sold dressed and frozen in towns, expanding a growing industry as Eastern Oklahoma joins the trend. Political musings follow on public figures and faith in democracy remains despite flaws.
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Benton
Washington
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Cat Fueled by Alcohol Helps Neon realing Study
A cat trained to drink to cope with fear was shown to American veterinarians as a model for detecting neuroses in animals and possibly humans. Dr J H Moss described how the cat learned to trigger a switch under hunger, despite shocks, to obtain food. The work suggests pets may reveal behavioral signs of distress and offer comfort to owners, supporting psychiatry research.
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Bennie Taylor
Sciente
Francisco
J. H. Massermar
University of Chicago
Northwestern University
Ameliary Medical Society
J. €. Moss
Colorado Agricultural and Mechaniqal College
Moss
Tm Pet
Psychiat
Allen Voters Renew PSC Franchise For Water And Power
Allen residents approved renewal of a water and electricity franchise with the Public Service Company of Oisla. The electric vote was 401 to 1 and water 400 to 1. The deal requires two percent of gross revenue to the city, with the new franchise effective immediately and about 600 electric users and 320 water users in Allen. The water supply is pumped from wells.
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Allen
Public Service Company
Oislahome
Apany Sinishes
Curtis Hera
The
Allen Of|ace
Kross
Ailen City
Gary
Qaeans
Aten
Nelson
Swedish music prodigy Kosenkina sparks debate abroad
Stockholm dispatch reports Dagens Nyheter naming Lycia Mikarove as a 9 year old Swedish Russian prodigy who refuses to return to Russia. The girl, fled Sweden in 1954 after her mother's death in Leningrad, is described as a musical prodigy and has caused a sensation comparable to Oksana Korgenzina. The Soviet embassy asks she be sent back. Swedish officials urge leaving the girl alone.
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Stockholm
Dagens Nyheter
Kosenkina' Ag
Lycia Mikarove
Gir
Russien
Oksana Stephanovna Korgenzina
Ieapad
New York
Sokesman
Heroe
Busta
Foreign Office
Bagens Moneter
Sweden
Leningrad
Feat in Srvt boat and bond issues for water supply
Fragmentary report notes Robert Sulton not building the service boat steered by steerage. Mentions crude attempts at moving boats with power and credits Fultom as key to solving the problem. Also cites two bond issues facing Enid Oklahoma for water supply: $3,623,000 for distiling wells and $5,990,000 for procuring a water reservoir.
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Robert Sulton
Veridus
Peimzoving
Trustees Propose Funds Plan for Student Memorial Building
Trustees of the Student Memorial Building Association seek to transfer about 85 000 in cash and materials to East Central State College to cover remaining costs. The plan aims to secure regents approval and finish an attractive, well equipped building across from the new library on Twelfth Street. If objections arise, other funding options will be explored.
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East Central State College
Turing
Board of Regents
Anema ainTnerne
Lineo
T East Central
Pst
Sas
Charles F. Spencer
Bundiwe
Omat
Brigke
Mito
Phe
Francis Avenue
Twelfth Street
W. A. Delaney, Jr
Ada
Trueleas
East Central Stemarial Building Association
Ro Ahrad
Drummond Completes Recruit Training at Nevel Center
William T Drammond radio man Seaman Apprentice U S Navy son of Mr and Mrs C R Deammond 83 East 10th Street has completed recruit training at Nevel Training Center California Cory 48-185 Drammond on service from June 2 before this he attended school During training he saw parts a football at alert end and served as Platoon Leader Recruit leave will due August School for 15 weeks
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William T. Drammond
U. S
Tulsa Oil Gains and Losses in Week Amid Mixed U.S. Totals
Tulsa oil daily intake averaged 35 03 barrels, a drop from the prior week while U.S. crude totals show mixed moves. Western declines contrast with Kansas gains of 40 359 barrels and Colorado up 1 270 barrels, with losses mainly in eastern regions and California.
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Tulsa
Oianc
Tod
Oklahoma
Michigan
California
OMA Head Praises Oklahoma Pride and Civic Duty
Oklahoma Whary Academy president Eomer Ledbetter urged Oklahomans to take pride in state potential and to strengthen democracy, education, and citizenship. He warned about communism and Russia while advocating unity, loyalty to Oklahoma, and robust prep programs amid global tensions.
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Eomer Ledbertes
Oklahoma Whary Academy
Oklahoma
Lions
Ledbetter
East Central
COLA
U.S
Russia
Rusia
Juers
Led
Steinbeck
Colbert School Opens August 23 In 1920s Anticipation
Colbert school plans enrollment and start of classes on Monday August 23 under principal Oba Mabertsor. Building work includes two recruiting jobs as teachers Roberts and Miss Pear, Walter WayNOXA, Olle Sug oversee. Lone Star schoolhouse six miles south of Wepno kg to be sold to highest bidder next Thursday. Lore St annex to Raynoz.
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Cobbert School
Oba Mabertsor
Siuch
Roberton
Waynoxa
Olle
Lone Star
Wepnokg
Raynoz
Lad Hitchhikes to Ada te Get More Visit With Relatives Fours
A missing youth story unfolds as Walter Vreeland, a 11 year old, travels from Tut- Rar mountains to Ada via three to four cars. He reunites with his grandparents M A Waits and the family say he will return when the fall term begins. The article notes his caution and saved money for food during the journey.
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Ada
East Thirteenth
Walter Vreeland
Keith
Walter C. Vreeland
Oklahoma
Vreelands
Tut- Rar
Walter
Aller News Roundup of Ada Area Social Notes
Allen community social updates list new homes, visits, and travel. Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Hatcher completed a four room modern garage apartment while the Evett family moved into a new home. Numerous residents visit relatives in Duncan Ada and California with many attending rodeos, conferences, and vacations.
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Hoy Hatcher
W. B Evett
Mike
Perry
Alen
Allen
R. S& Cuctis
Perarmount
Calif
R. L. Marvis
Husbend
Sam l Ayrrison
Grace Resigns as Division Road Engineer
Grace Roy Grace resigns as Ada state highway division engineer effective September 1 after 35 years in the field. He cites health concerns and says he may take time to plan the future, with Earl Anderson named to succeed him. Grace praises colleagues and notes his departure is voluntary. Anderson, raised in Billings, has long served in the department and will head the division office. Bailey calls Grace's tenure outstanding and promotes merit within the force.
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Villar Roy Grace
Ada
Barry ©. Bailes
Earl Amderson
Grace
Roy Grace
Aca
Il Finns
Ade
Givigior
City Codter
Y Pegret
Turner
State Highway Commission
HW. E B. Bailey
Wey
Erson
Anderson
Highway Department
Billings
Eric
Agricultural and Mediatrical College
Stillwater
Beer
Vwose
Commission of Training
Mem
Cem
Baifexy
Grace Birector Bailey
Noom
Ms. Grace
Bailey
Sam
Premaing
Biz
Taomt
Andersen
B 29 Flies Long Sample Mission in Record Range Flight
Washington report shows a B-29 superbomber completing a simulated mission of 5,794 miles. The flight extended the bomber’s range by about 2,700 miles beyond standard limits, from MacDill Air Force Base in Florida to San Francisco and back. A simulated payload exceeded 10,209 pounds.
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Washington
Fe— Axgic Sorce
Strategc Air Command
Nin
Wetch Fox
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