The Rise and Fall of Oklahoma Governor Jack Walton
The article surveys Jack Walton a long career in Oklahoma politics from governor to sheriff candidate. It notes his 1920s impeachment, 1924 U S Senate race loss to Walton Pine, and mixed public view. It reflects on his leadership style, allies, and the upheaval during his tenure, with comparisons to Huey Long and marked partisan tensions.
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Jack Watn
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Oklahoma City
United States
Comsion
Iklahoma County
Walton
Jack Walton
Walter
Oklahoma Cry
House of Representatives
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Fuey Long
Lewisiana
Long
Creer
Local craft and materials urged for state capitols
A remark urges using only native production in state buildings to reflect local industry. The speaker cites Louisiana spending four million on its capitol, noting materials like marble are not locally sourced, and Oklahoma’s capitol used state-built elements. A permanent exhibit of building materials on site is proposed.
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Deserved Tribute Honors Miss Gussie Barkley
George Evans editor of the Tuckasht Express paid a deserved tribute to Miss Gussie Barkley, longtime Northwest school principal in Chickasha. The tribute recalls her three‑score years of devoted teaching, her impact on students and families, and the lasting place she holds in the community as a faithful educator.
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George Evans
Tuckasht Express
Gussie Buckley
Misa Fiarkley
Fran ‘Feucert
South Broadway
Chickasha
Evans
Orixs
Gussie Barkley
Johnev
Miss Gage
Ror Pierce
Comarene
Aunl
Bruce Myers
Prinary Dea
Gursie
Small Industries Could Revive Local Jobs In Ada Area
The piece argues small industries will rebound as larger plants cut output and close smaller units. It notes coal mines near Coalgate operate with low labor issues, and that Ada region has markets within easy trucking reach in Oklahoma and Texas. Roads widening could attract dozens of micro enterprises employing three to twelve people each, easing population decline.
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Texas
Ada
Byrnes on debt taxes and big government
James F Byrnes argues debt and taxes fail to cure national peril urging expenditure cuts and restrained government. He warns big government coexists with big business and that power to spend must be checked by public opinion.
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James F. Byrnes
Hoosevelt
Truman
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Times
Oklahoma Football Team Cards and Coach Receive Praise
The article lauds the University of Oklahoma football team as perhaps the nation's best, noting three remaining games and a potential bowl invitation around January. It credits Coach Wilkinson and his athletes for the season's strength and public pride in the program.
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Quick Agreement on Strategic Plan for West Defense Urged
Washington dispatch reports top defense chiefs rushing to Paris to press for a final Western defense plan against Russia. Allies aim for a coordinated strategy covering air and missile defenses, ground forces, and strategic deterrence.
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Senator Johnson charges Lilienthal on atomic conspiracy
Senator Edwin C Johnson accuses David E Lilienthal of leading a nefarious plot to hand Britain the secret of an American super atom bomb. He says Lilienthal, retiring chair of the Atomic Energy Commission, coordinated the scheme and criticizes government secrecy while referencing a television program. The Post notes comment was not possible from Lilienthal. President Truman orders tighter safeguards on atomic information as Johnson reiterates his claims.
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Marvin L. Arrows
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Washington
Edwin C Johnson
David E. Lilienthal
Great Britain
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Fedor Johnson
Len Johnson
Truman
McGrath
Johnnson
Representatives Will Leave Monday For Special Session
Two county representatives W Huff and H FP Sugy will depart Monday morning for the state special session. They studied conditions of state institutions during visits and will base votes on needs within the broader Atlantic reform framework. A Democratic caucus is planned for Sunday night, with both Republicans expected at the capitol for the first roll call.
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Canada
Polka Captures Two Of Thee Wanted Men
Anatilio Polka reports two of three inmates who escaped Potter county jail are captured. Edward Lee Rader 23 and James Farm 28 were seized after fleeing a moving picture theater toward the bus station. Leo E Rader twin remains at large as authorities track a radio station robbery incident. The trio, plus Dwight Hosking 24, faced charges including armed robbery and murder indictments. Hosking recaptured shortly after escape.
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Edward Lee Rader
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Los Angeles
Oklahoma City
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Dwight Hosking
Wee
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Government paints picture of Klan during mass trial
Rome Ga November government portrays Ku Klux Klan in background as mass civil rights trial wends through 12 defendants. Sheriff John W Lynch deputies and eight citizens stand accused of arresting seven Negroes without cause and turning them over for beating. U S district attorney J Ellis Dundy focuses on alleged state conspiracy to deny equal protection. Witness William Arp links Truman Purcell and Terrell T Wheeler to a revisional Klavern in Trenton.
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Ku Klux Klan
Dade County
John W. Lynch
J. Ellis Dundy
Klan Tobes
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Truman Purcell
Terrell T. Wheeler
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Wishes for Santa At Orphan Home
Oklahoma City November 28. A 14 year old girl writes that Santa should visit her orphan home to see the girls’ eyes light up. The Santa Claus Commission plans gifts for 2 975 children in 29 state institutions. Legislators provided 2 50 and Oklahoma adds 4 000 to assign each child a gift. Highway trucks will carry the Christmas Eve gifts including candy nuts and gum.
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Missing Plane Abandoned Search in Fort Smith Arkansas
A civilian air search for a missing plane carrying women was suspended. Air Forces planes had pounded a 1600 square mile area across Arkansas and Oklahoma since Thanksgiving Day to locate the craft, which departed Tulsa on October 21. The pilot was Orvid Sweitzer of Tulsa. passenger listed as G. H. Harrington of Faust, Texas, and the aircraft owner was Fouta Hopstoc.
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Stratford Society News meets for union and events
The Stratford W S C S met Tuesday at the church annex with hymn singing and prayer. They voted to bid on the alumni banquet at the local high school in December and planned a program for November 29 at the Pint Baptist church. A new tray of communion glasses was ordered and the group prepared for a union missionary societies meeting November 29 at 2 15 pm. Various members attended and plans to continue fifth Tuesday hostess meetings were discussed.
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Methodist Church
Tom Glass
Churches of Stratfid
Pint Baptist Church
Burch Peek
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W. R. Clear
Bud Miller
Karl Andrews
W R. Clear
R. Cc. Adams
Laura Phillips
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First Baptist Church
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Ag Church
Albert Dee Aust
Leo Abbney
Alvis Ballard
John Welch
Jaca Wood
Roy Holand
A . Robertson
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Evelyn Bell
Roy Msupin
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Roff Society News and Thanksgiving Gatherings
Local social notes detail a Thapkagiving month with decorations and refreshments, a 12th birthday party for Jerry Melton Creel, and numerous Eastern Star events. The column lists attendees, family ties, and mutual greetings across Roff residents, including the Creel, Lawrence, Murphy, Bunyard, Swink, and Hudson families, plus a social gathering at the Yeorge home and a farewell for Truman Andrews and family.
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Ayag Room
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Seregady
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O. E. Lawrence
Rube Murphy
Jerry Melton Creel
Marion Creel
Jerry Melton
Games Ware
Dreel
Song
James
Max Fisher
Atton
Albert Leng
Darles Bamcutt
Noel Dom Marr
Bobby Kay
Max Ray Hudson
Harlene Walls
Jessia Lee Kelly
Marylin
June Nay
Eddie
Jimmie Cartwright
Philp Fairchild
Norma Jane
Richard Wayne Swink
Lakhondaro
Ray Lynn
Jackie Cot
Jerry Melt
Nancy Ridder
Hales Yeorge
Popping Corsa
Truman Andrews
Omari
Calif
Larry
Keith Hudson
Lowell
Faber Craig
Sanfice
Carl Stewart
Grant Harris
Dallas
Texas
Ennis Hudson
Joe Hudson
Jon Dennis
Harless Yeargena
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