Ambitious Oklahoma governor hopefuls eye two years ahead
November 30 Oklahoma City. In a crowded field two years before the governor's race, observers spotlight James E Berry lieutenant governor as a strong vote getter. Berry may be plotting a bid, with signs like his hiring of Charles Barrett as private secretary, signaling influence with lawmakers and voters. The article notes Barrett’s popularity aided state armory funding and recalls Doyle’s salary dispute as presiding justice of the criminal court of appeals.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
James E. Berry
Berry
Stillwater
Robert Burns
Charles F. Barrett
Capitol
Barrett
National Guard
Senate Chamber
Statehouse
Thomas H. Doyle
Criminal Court of Appeals
Doyle
Supreme Court
Oakman District Approves School Bond for Improvements
Oakman School District 12 voters approved a 4000 bond issue for facility upgrades aided by WPA funds. A gymnasium auditorium 68 by 76 feet will be built with sodded grounds, a new well house, and a water system. Enrollment last year was 108 and attendance remained strong despite rain.
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Oakman
WPA
Washington
D. C
Oakman School
Stoppage of Gold Shipments Alarms Markets Worldwide
New York reports an unexplained halt in Portugal to United States gold shipments, sparking fears of a major European development. About 3 million dollars weekly moved from Banca Portugal to the Federal Reserve, with ships Execambion and Excalibur arriving empty. The line had contracted to bring 30 million value through January, fueling speculation of Hitler’s next moves and possible big war pressure across Spain to Gibraltar. Federal Reserve officials withheld comment.
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New York
Portugal
United States
Banca
Federal Reserve Bank
Switzerland
Balkans
Spain
Africa
Execambion
America
Hitler
Gibraltar
Europe
Yuletide Decorations Spur Public Service Plans
Yuletide atmosphere will be created as public service employees begin stringing Christmas decorations on principal streets. Secretary R. A. Brigham of the Chamber of Commerce says new wires allow decorating on a broader scale this year. In Jum BO mountains a WPA Pack-Horse Library operator, Mrs. Jessie Bedford, rides four days a week to rural homes with books and magazines for checking out.
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R. A. Brigham
Chamber of Commerce
Jumbo
Jessie Bedford
WPA
Couple marks 32 years as Coalgate Courier owners
Coalgate on November 30 reports Mr. and Mrs. J. E. T. Clark begin their 32nd year as owners and managers of the Coalgate Courier. They note many changes in the printing business over their tenure and their ongoing service to the community.
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Coalgate
J. E. T. Clark
Coalgate Courier
Clark
Coalgate Readies Christmas Parade and Decorations
Coalgate plans a Santa Claus parade and enhanced street lights for the Christmas season. Civic clubs and organizations are urged to cooperate in improving this year's decorations and preparations.
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Coalgate
Atoka State Bank Gains New Controller From Dallas
C. C. Stephens, Walters banker, bought a controlling share of the Atoka State Bank last week from Hugh Hassell of Dallas. The purchase, disclosed after a directors meeting, makes Stephens an officer and he plans to move his family to Atoka to establish a home.
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Atoka
Atoka State Bank
C. C. Stephens
Walters
Hugh Hassell
Dallas
Stephens
Whose Deer Is This One Court Case Gathers Pace
PESHTIGO Wisconsin November 30 Circuit court at Marinette will decide whether Carl W Zinn of Milwaukee or Gust Konnell of Wagner fired the shot that felled a deer both claim as his. Konnell counsel said he would appeal a Huettl ruling that Zinn could recover judgment against Konnell and take possession of the deer.
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Peshtigo
Wis
Marinette
Carl W. Zinn
Milwaukee
Gust Konnell
Wagner
Konnell
A. F. Huettl
Zinn
War Dept Announces Tent Contract for Klos Manufacturing
The War Department awarded Klos Manufacturing of Muskogee Oklahoma a contract worth 8 560 for 23 137 half tents. Delivery date not disclosed.
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Washington
Klos
Muskogee
Okla
War Department
Panhandle A and M Plans Exit From New Mexico Conference
Goodwell Okla Nov 30 P President Ed Morrison of Panhandle A and M college announced the school will resign from the New Mexico athletic conference effective at end of the current school year. He cited high membership costs and travel distances as the main reasons. Morrison praised the conference associations as very fine and pleasing.
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Goodwell
Ed Morrison
Panhandle A
M. College
New Mexico Athletic Conference
Morrison
Italians Help Greeks in Kansas City Tag Sale
In Kansas City on December 2 a Greek war relief tag sale drew Italian girls and several Italian misses joining a Greek fundraiser. An insurance man, Thomas McGee, asked a girl if she was Greek and she answered she was Italian, sparking the charitable effort.
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Kansas City
Greek War Relief Fund
Thomas McGee
McGee
Rabbit falls after Mrs Allegar uses rock in yard accident
In Bloomsburg Pennsylvania on December 2 a woman reports she fired the family gun at a rabbit that bolted across her yard but the weapon misfired. she then threw a rock, striking the rabbit which collapsed.
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Bloomsburg
Arthur Allegar
Record Production Peak in October 1940
Estimated 500000 motor cars and trucks produced in October 1940, the largest single month since June 1937 when 521137 units were built.
British Fortified Island Seen Winning War, Says Air General
Major General J. E. Chaney after a 43 day England survey said Britain’s Isles are a fortress and unlikely to lose the war. He pegged English docks as potential invasion targets and praised US-England military insights worth millions, noting German engines are strong but aviation overall not as powerful as claimed.
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France
Marion Dix Bromley
South Pasadena
Calif
Brooklyn
Paris
New York
J. E. Chaney
United States Army Air Corps
England
British Isles
Chaney
United States
Germany
Bristol
Poland
Oklahoma Senate Democrats Back Phillips Budget Plan
State senate Democrats, led by Governor Phillips, lined up behind an economy program with a push for a balanced budget. J A Rinehart was elected floor leader and Curnutt became president pro tempore. They announced support for the balanced budget even with new taxes. James Nance eyed as chair of revenue and taxation with Nance praised by Phillips. Tom Anglin named retrenchments and reforms chair. Nine member committee on committees approved with Ray Jones as chair. E D Walker to head employment. Cordell re elected secretary, Miss Bill Shipley journal clerk, Cr Finch sergeant at arms.
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Oklahoma City
Senate
Phillips
J. A. Rinehart
el Reno
Curnutt
H. M. Curnutt
Barnsdall
E. W. Marland
Nance
Rinehart
Tom Anglin
Holdenville
Ray Jones
Stillwater
Louis H. Ritzhaupt
Guthrie
E. D. Walker
Hobart
J. William Cordell
Bill Shipley
Cr. Finch
Clinton
Nicknames Clutter Up Lives Of 160 F. A. Band Members
Sgt James Marsh reports on life with the 160th Field Artillery Band amid drills and parades. Holidays split into four days for Christmas and four for New Year, with limited off time. Band morale shifts as members form nicknames, chess routines, and radios proliferate. Oscar Gooch joins tent four as a new tentmate.
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F. A
James Marsh
Abney
Pvts. Allen
King
Bohannon
Lallathin
Classification Bureau
Sgt
Goforth
Battery Clerk
Marsh
Cpl. Miller
Calisthenics
Herbert Orwig
Set
A. S
Oscar Gooch
Oscar
Georgetown to Meet Mississippi in Tilt
Georgetown accepts invitation to play Mississippi in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. The announcement comes as the annual football classic shapes the postseason slate. Oscar the snake note adds quirky color to a sports filled page.
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Georgetown
Mississippi
Miami
Fla
Hilles Receives Okay as U S Marshal Pick
Senator Josh Lee announced he would recommend Dave Hilles of Stillwater to succeed the late W Joe Ballard as United States marshal for the western Oklahoma district. He held final approval awaiting word from Senator Elmer Thomas and said Hilles met with Thomas and had his approval.
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Oklahoma City
Josh Lee
Dave Hilles
Stillwater
W. Joe Ballard
United States
Oklahoma
Lee
Elmer Thomas
H. C. Jones
Internal Revenue
Thomas
Hilles
Greek Armies Near Porto Edda Front Move
Greek troops pushed to within a mile and a quarter of Porto Edda Italy's southern Albanian base as Mussolini's forces retreat along the 100 mile front. Greek gains reported around Pogradetz threaten Elbasani while Britain counters Nazi submarine actions with new shipping orders to the United States. Pope Pius XII urged a Christmas Day truce amid war.
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Associated Press
Porto Edda
Italy
Mussolini
Pogradetz
Elbasani
Lesses Soar
Britain
Mediterranean
Hitler
British
Ministry of Information
United States
Germany
London
West Midlands
Pope Pius XII
American Pilots Deliver Bombers to England Regularly
Baltimore dispatch reports about the Hutchinsons and forty American pilots making regular bomber deliveries to England. In early November seven Lockheed Hudsons were flown, with one mission taking eight hours fifty minutes land to land.
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Baltimore
England
North Atlantic
George R. Hutchinson
North America
Britain
British North America
Hutchinson
Old Man Petain Plays Smooth Game of Intricate Diplomacy
At 84 Petain seeks to move his seat to Versailles to extend influence over all France and coordinate with Vichy. Reports claim he overruled Laval on Berlin dealings and aims to keep good ties with the United States while Weygand strengthens North Africa.
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Charles S. Foltz Jr
Bern
Switzerland
UP -Ciem
Petain
Versailles
France
Trianon
Vichy
Pierre Laval
Royal
Laval
Berlin
Paris
Lorraine
Marshal
Petaain
Maxime Weygand
Britain
United States
William Leahy
Papa Petain
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