Oklahoma Gov Blames Carmody Over Federal Road Rejection
Oklahoma Governor Phillips blamed federal works administrator John Carmody for the U S rejection of the state 5 057 916 highway plan while criticizing Rep Cartwright over claims of political highways The governor said revisions would be made but vowed to continue the program with state funds and federal aid where possible The Grand River Dam dispute was cited as a possible motive behind Carmody s opposition
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Phillips
U. S. Bureau of Roads
John Carmody
Grand River Dam
Wilburn Cartwright
House Roads Committee
Washington
Cartwright
State Highway Commission
Sandy Singleton
van T. Moon
Fort Worth
One More Alien Registers in Ada
Two aliens registered at the Ada post office since registration began Tuesday morning. The first form was completed Tuesday morning the second Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Mary West said no registrations were received Wednesday but more of the first forms were handed out for applicants to study and fill. The post office had only 10 forms and all had been given out, suggesting more registrations soon.
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Ada
Mary West
Judge Rules Signatures On Communist Petitions Public Records
Judge Joy Seth Hurd ruled that publication of signatures to communist party petitions is not an invasion of privacy. He dismissed the lawsuit by Arnold Johnson and Joseph Brandt seeking injunctions and damages, noting petitions to place communists on the Ohio November ballot become public records when filed.
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Cleveland
Joy Seth Hurd
Arnold Johnson
Ohio
Joseph Brandt
Cleveland Press
Hurd
Secretary of State
Senate Passes Conscription Bill With Measure to Draft American Industries
The Senate acts on a conscription policy aimed at drafting war production sectors in the United States while fighting abroad intensifies. Petitions and hearings precede the measure as officials weigh industrial labor mobilization against economic disruption.
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Senate
Explosion Kills and Injures Phillips Pipeline Workers
Fifteen workmen were burned and at least five critically injured when a Phillips Petroleum gas pipeline exploded during repairs 17 miles east of Buffalo Oklahoma. The line runs from Berger Texas to St. Louis.
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Buffalo
Okla
Phillips Petroleum Company
Here
Berger
Texas
St. Louis
Alva
Woodward
Laverne
Cimarron River
Oklahoma Defense Training Limited to WPA and Registry
Oklahoma City Aug 28 regional supervisor E C Rakestraw says national defense training will be limited to WPA clients and Oklahoma employment service registrants for now with unemployed youths later if a program forms. Training schools already operate in Amis Bartlesville Okmulgee Stillwater Tulsa Ponca City Seminole and Jay with about 325 trainees. goal is 3000. Communities must form local advisory committees to obtain buildings and instructors and submit plans to L K Covelle Stillwater.
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National Defense Industries
WPA
Oklahoma Employment Service
E. C. Rakestraw
A. L. Crabb
Department of Education
Crable
Adi
Bartlesville
Okmulgee
Stillwater
Tulsa
Ponca City
Seminole
Jay
Oklahoma
L. K. Covelle
Roosevelt OKs call for 396000 guards for 12 months
President Roosevelt signed legislation authorizing activation of 396000 National Guard and Army Reserve members for a 12 month active duty period. The mobilization target includes roughly 55000 in a first contingent slated for September 15. Guardsmen may be assigned anywhere in the western hemisphere and on American possessions, with specific age and rank carve outs and re employment protections.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Senate approves peace time draft bill to floor
The Senate approved a peace time draft measure by a 58 to 31 vote sending it to the House. The bill would require all male citizens ages 21 to 30 to register for the draft and allow one year of training. an emergency clause could extend service. A separate provision would draft industrial plants if needed.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Berlin London raids erupt amid Vienna talks on Transylvania
Advices on the Berlin alarm are scant but a glow from a great fire seen in German capital suggests a major bombing. From London the raid’s flash and sound were visible as explosions intensified. Ahead of a four power conference in Vienna both sides accuse each other over Transylvania with Romania alleging Hungarian attacks and Hungary denying any bomber strike.
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Berlin
London
Vienna
Transylvania
Budapest
Bucharest
Romania Pulls Back Units From Russian Frontier
In Bucharest and Oklahoma City a series of reports detail Romania removing army units supply depots and state institutions from the Russian frontier toward interior areas. Officials say most government authorities will stay put while tensions with Soviet troops rise in Bucovina Moldavia and along the frontier.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Bucovina
Moldavia
Russia
Moscow
Molotoff
Twenty Five Children Examined at Washington School Clinic
Examinations were given to 25 children at the pre-school clinic held at the Washington school this morning. The clinic was sponsored by the Washington PTA and conducted by Dr. Glen W. MacDonald, director of the city county health unit. Similar clinics will be held at other grade schools before school opens.
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Washington
Washington Pta
Glen W. MacDonald
Beer Licenses Revoked In Ada Stonewall Honky Tonks
County Judge Hoyt Driskill revoked two beer licenses near Ada and Stonewall for alleged violations of beverage law. Sheriff Clyde Kaiser issued warnings to additional taverns and urged earlier closing hours. Licenses for Valley Ranch Tavern and Webb's Place were served and become effective in five days.
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Hoyt Driskill
Ada
Stonewall
Clyde Kaiser
Valley Ranch
Webb
City's Standnine To Receive Fresh Coat Of Paint
The city will repaint the Standpipe on South Townsend Avenue inside with waterproof coating and outside with aluminum paint. J H Pryor, public works commissioner, seeks bids from painters willing to do the job for the lowest competent price. Previous efforts failed to finalize funding or bids.
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South Townsend Avenue
J. H. Pryor
Public Works and Property
Pryor
French Say British Start Revolt in African Empire
The Vichy government alleges a British inspired rebellion in Francophone Africa. Gen Charles de Gaulle reported Chad’s governor chose to fight with the British rather than the Vichy regime. The communique cites prior British efforts to influence colonies and Churchill’s post armistice offer.
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Vichy
France
Heart of Africa
Britain
Africa
Germany
Italy
Churchill
Rebellion Rumors Stir Chad in French East Africa
A report describes a rebel situation in French East Africa after Colonel de Larmina, military governor of Chad, met General de Gaulle and urged Chad to rebel. It is unclear if the uprising extended to other areas of French East Africa.
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French East Africa
Chad
Colonel de Larmina
British West Africa
de Gaulle
Students urged to stay in college during defense drive
Dr A Linscheid of East Central college advised students not to abandon higher education as the nation mobilizes for defense. He urged remaining in college to serve America with science and skill, noting the draft would affect only a small number of students.
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Yang
Sam
A. Linscheid
East Central College
Dr. Linscheid
United States
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