Ada Man Named Chief Clerk of State House Next Session
Local resident Thomas P. Holt of Ada is named chief clerk for the house of representatives in the coming legislative session. The piece notes Holt’s two terms in the house and his mix of seriousness and wit, plus mentions other Ada figures such as Press Sage I P Sug and J W Mull as fellow lawmakers and the county’s broad legislative experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Holt
Ada
House of Representatives
Press Sage
Press
I. P. Sug
J. W. Mull
Huff
Jim
Virgil Medlock
Senate
House
Editor Guy Crossett Retires From Caddo Herald
The Caddo Herald marks the retirement of editor Guy Crossett, a pioneer of publishing in Indian Territory. Crossett, hospitalized, leaves a paper that helped shape the town’s identity while noting uncertain prospects for small town journalism and the hope he will resume writing.
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Guy Crossety
Eimtor
Caddo Herald
Guy Crossett
Indian Territory
Caddo
Seal
Guy
Fires Threaten Rural Pastures And Fences
Crass fires in rural areas damage pastures and fences with car tailwind embers. Do not discard cigarettes from vehicles, wait for rain before burning, as dry grass aids seed loss and costly pasture crops. The note links fire risk to farm economy and public safety, urging caution.
Oklahoma Public Expenditures Council Urges Efficient Government
Hugh L. Harrell of Oklahoma City, head of the Oklahoma Public Expenditures Council, urges citizens to support efficient government. He cites senators who voiced indifference to constituent backing and warns of two classes of Americans: those supported by government and those who support it. The council asks readers to discuss its recommendations with their legislative representatives.
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Hugh L. Harrell
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Public Expenditures Council
Oklahoma
Legislative Council
Democracy a No World Control Moment in early 20th century debate
A reflective column argues democracy faces limits on world power. It questions whether the United States can police global governance if rival powers like Russia and Germany pursue aggressive aims, and whether democracy must alter its structure to deter or endure future wars. The piece notes shifts after World War I, examines military strength as deterrence, and muses on future political changes.
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United States
Russia
Germany
Brazil
Japan
France
Athens
Kremlin
London
British Empire
Toto
Labor Unions Aim to Build National Political Machine
Washington report argues organized labor seeks to create a national political operation rivaling Tammany Hall. It describes AFL CIO efforts to fund and train precinct level activists, form PACs, and coordinate across unions to mobilize voters, with a goal of making labor a major political force by 1950.
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Washington
Tammany Hall
AFL
CIO
Aiso
Unig
Tammany
Tammany’s
Boss Murphy
Chicago
Ketly Nash
Jersey City
Hague
Pennsylvania
Pemrose
Keelart
Shepherd
Hepply
Ciogpolfesmmom
gli-Lne
Imiong Chaintélm
CIO Political Action Committee
Branklin Roosevelt
PAC Perhane
League For Politica Education
Coun
Cil
Bert
Sorordi
Nate
Wwe
Sumzeat
PAC
Allen Girk Scouts Meet at City Hall
Allen Girk Scouts held a business meeting at City Hall with Mrs Bry ant presiding. Secretary Wau gain Taylor and Atlena Bryant spoke on the dramatic badge. One new member Judy Thomas joined, visitor Dolores Flowers of Shawnee attended. Present were Vermeil Yinse, Ariens Bryant, Virginie Tipler Hand, Judy Thomas. Fish were found in mount trim lakes above the perpetual line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Gist
Reeders
WA. Bryant
Bryant
Waugain Taylor
Atlena Bryant
Plass
Judy Thomas
Doloras Flowers
Shawnee
Vermeil Yinse
Ariens Bryant
Virginie Tipler Hand
Mount Trim
Line of Perpetual
Sngm
First American to Pick Grand Champion Steer
An American judge from Kansas State College will select the grand champion steer at the international livestock exposition. Pr A D Webber, a veteran judging expert, will make the final choice as cattlemen note the strong U S breed knowledge. The event caps a week of breed champions and marks a historic shift in the finals with American entrants leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Webber
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Kas
Chicago
United States
Hampshire
University of Wyoming
Town State
University of Wyoming Scotsdale
Bombardier
St. Benenewtad
Georgetown
Ont
Canada
Jay Parcour
Ind
Co. O Foure
Ateesia
Mite
Wolrok
Me Vernon
Lewis W. Thieman
Concordia
Pilotless Ram Jet Flies Ten Minutes
Baltimore reports that the Gina L Martin company announced a pilotless ramjet plane built for the navy flew for over ten minutes. The craft weighs about 22 feet long with a 10 foot wingspan and was remotely steered and radar tracked. The engine uses a new ramjet designed to travel faster than sound, with the test noting speeds near the sound barrier and no pilot onboard.
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Baltimore
Gina
L. Martin Company
Navy
Martin
Margueret Aircraft Company
Digs
University of Souther California
Turner for Delay On School Plans
Oklahoma City reports Gov. Roy J. Turner favoring delaying school aid plans until after legislative actions that would force states to maintain current aid levels. He warns haste could freeze funds and invites public criticism of state officials amid moves affecting education funding. A stray line mentions stainless steel containers with 13 percent chromium.
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Oklahoma City
Roy J. Turner
Fhegar
Imewsletter
Turner
Santa Claus Uses as Christmas Wish Nonchalant Request
An unconventional Christmas request letter reveals Boyle confronting Santa with no wants this year. He reflects on past gifts, lists items he no longer needs, and admits a newer, wiser stance as he asks Santa to spare him and instead send aid to those in Europe. He signs off with regards to Mrs. Claus.
India Faces Language Dispute Sparks Constitutional Clash
Delegates in New Delhi warn that India could disintegrate over language policy as Madras and Mysore leaders demand using HindI in proceedings and drafting. South India resists HindI as alien, while voices insist English fades with a national tongue to unite independence era India.
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Constituent’ Assembly
Krishnamackart
Madras
India
South India
Willikm
Mysore
Travangore
Cochin
United Provinces
Todue
First Movie Theater in Poate Opens in 1902
A fragment notes the first movie theater in Poate opening in 1902 with admission priced at 10 cents. The readable text is sparse and uncertain about details.
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Eles
Poate
Haci
Madame Chiang’s U S Visit Amid China Crisis
Madame Chiang Kai-shek travels to the United States seeking American aid as China’s nationalist regime battles the Communists in the Suchow-Suzhou area. Her mission is viewed with mixed reception, seen as urgent yet perceived as pressurized diplomacy.
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Chiang Fui-She
United States
Washington
China
Americas
Sam Francisco
Truman
Nease Guest of Secretary of State and Mrs. Marshall
Leesburg
Capitol
Madame Chisag
Generalissinin
Presidentt Truman
Br. Truman
Marshall Sitration
Nanking
Madame Chiang
Chiang Kai- Shek
Suchow
Ching
Dart
Todmarse
Sonor
Millon
Suchan
Central
Manchuria
Mongolia
Chiahi
Chiang
America
Wellesley
Trappers Prepare For Open Season In Pontotoc County
Trappers in the area get their traps in shape for the hunting season opening Wednesday December 3 and closing January 31 inclusive. Licenses range from 3.25 for residents to 2.50 for nonresidents ponding about 315000 in Pontotoc county. Species include Sadger civet cat cray fox mink muskrat opossum raccoon red fox and skunk with no closed species restrictions mentioned. A resident amateur license costs 3.25 while a resident professional trapper license is 4.0. Buyers plan to move furs trapping surplus out of Pontotoc county though some potential buyers have not decided yet.
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Pontotec
Oklaperta
Pontator County
Wagoner
Ola
North Easter
Wagoner County
Tumer. Nee
Federal school aid bill could freeze state funds
The article discusses a proposed federal school aid bill that would require states to maintain current education appropriations to participate in federal funding. It argues this could deter states from cutting education funds but warns against rushing to high state appropriations. It notes many state legislatures will convene in 1943 and stresses timely congressional action to guide state programs, including Oklahoma. It urges careful balance between federal aid and state finances and criticizes haste in school legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agvanee
Congress
Oklahoma
Yolse
Industrial Front Has Good Prospect
Government economists survey the nation’s industrial front and predict continued strength with record October production led by steel and auto sectors. While some sectors show weakness, overall output tops prewar levels and the Fed notes a three point index rise, though farm prices ease from postwar peaks.
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Washington
Peron
Dheer
Federal Reserve
Howe Ben
War Assets Admin sells materials for 72 million
In Honolulu FP reports the War Assets Administration offloaded $72,000,000 worth of materials originally costing $360,000,000. Glen Taylor, the agency director, noted only $7,300 remained unpaid as the ponds were sold, with the Mocak office netting three for every dollar spent.
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Honolulu
War Assets, Administration
Hranoau
Glen Taylor
Egimnak
Mocak
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