Two Oklahoma Servicemen Awarded Oak Leaf Cluster
For acts of courage in Italy last November Sgt. Eugene M. Harjo of Okemah and S/Sgt. William H. Dickson of Blair Jackson County Oklahoma received the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Silver Star. They directed mortar fire atop a rocky mound near Venafro for 80 hours while under heavy fire. They killed three enemy snipers and Dickson assumed command after his officer was killed.
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Italy
Eugene M. Harjo
Okemah
Okla
William H. Dickson
Blair
Jackson County
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Venafro
Harjo
Dickson
Indian Exposition at Anadarko Highlights Native Contributions
Governor Kerr praises the Anadarko Indian Exposition as a premier national event drawing thousands from diverse tribes. He cites the Pageant of Great Gifts and scenes showing hospitality, cooperation with settlers, democratic government, and Indian contributions to wars. The piece emphasizes pride in Native builders and defenders of freedom.
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Anadarko
United States
Oklahoma
America
Lewis and Clark
WAVES Urgently Call for Women to Help Win War
Navy WAVES mark second anniversary as thousands of women aged 20 to 36 without children are urged to enlist at naval air stations. Starting pay plus food and quarters averages 32.65 weekly with extras like tax exemptions clothing allowance and free medical care. The message emphasizes patriotic contributions and economic incentives amid wartime recruitment.
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Minneapolis
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Naval Air Station
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Voting Machines Suggested by Disney
Washington Aug 29 Rep Disney of Oklahoma urged installing voting machines to curb alleged election irregularities in Oklahoma. He cited the recent Democratic senatorial primary results where he was defeated by Senator Thomas.
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Oklahoma
Disney
D.-Okla
Thomas
Disney calls for voting machines in Oklahoma
Disney told a reporter he will not participate in the investigation of senatorial returns ordered by acting governor James E. Berry. He urged voting machines as a cure for election irregularities, saying the cost would be worth it for cleaner elections. He believes the Berry inquiry lacks sufficient strike to overturn Senate primaries and should be handled by county law enforcement.
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Oklahoma
America
Ate
War Worker Refuses Bids After Break-In Theft
Alexander Barthle, 42, a Chicago war worker, was robbed of a radio watch money and dentures in his room. He now survives on a soup diet while police search for the burglar who broke in and ignored the other items.
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Chicago
Alexander Barthle
Barthle
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