Oklahoma needs to restart industry and manufacturing growth
The Ada Weekly News urges Governor Kerr supporters to push industrial development in Oklahoma. It cites 1929–1939 declines in manufacturing jobs and value, urges state planning and university help, notes abundant local resources, and asks if climate and diet influence industrial progress.
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Kerr
State Planning and Resources Board
Oklahoma
Geological Survey
United States
Brazil
Home and Family Values Shaped by Christian Teachings
A religious lecture argues that loyalty to Christ must surpass all ties, guiding the Christian home. It highlights the marriage bond as foundational, warns against overemphasis on housekeeping, and extols the role of devout women like Eunice and Lois in shaping leaders and serving church and community.
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Jesus
Christ
Husbend
God
Bethany
Mary
Martha
Eunice
Lois
Timothy
Should Tax-Supported Schools Balance Research and Teaching
The piece weighs whether taxed institutions should fund research with potential industrial value or focus on teaching established knowledge. It argues universities should not neglect instruction while building research, noting industry labs spur advances but higher learning remains essential for educating students.
Prime Minister Churchill Predicts War Duration
Prime Minister Winston Churchill suggests the German war may last until next June and Japan could fall within 18 months after Germany's defeat. He asserts leaders are better informed than laymen about world conditions while acknowledging some expect Germany out earlier and Japan defeated sooner than 18 months after Germany's collapse.
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Winston Churchill
Germany
Japan
Navy to spend $100 million monthly on rocket ammunition
The Navy expects to spend about 100 million dollars per month on rocket ammunition within four months, a figure higher than all other naval ammo combined. The OWI notes rockets are central to beachhead assaults, with several aircraft and torpedo planes using rocket tech, while American rockets remain under tighter public disclosure.
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Navy
Washington
Office of War Information
U. S
America
OWI
Army
Daniel E. Barbey
Seventh Fleet
Caen
Normandy
New York Strike Fails to Disrupt City Schools
A threatened city wide strike by school custodial workers did not materialize. Police report 227 cleaners and firemen did not report at 65 of 785 schools, but all schools remained open and classes in session. Local 112 had threatened action while International Union of Operating Engineers helped with coverage. Mayor LaGuardia commented yesterday.
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New York
New York City
School Custodial Workers
United Mine Workers
International Union of Operating Engineers
F. LaGuardia Yester
House Tackling 5 Tax Measure
Washington December 5. The House opened early to tackle the social security payroll tax measure aiming to keep the 1 percent rate for 1945 while blocking the planned rise to 2 percent on January 1. Lawmakers want a quick vote to finish the lame duck agenda by December 10.
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Washington
House
Congress
Fenimore Named Oklahoma Player of Year for Second Annual All-Okla Team
Oklahoma City December 5 Bob Fenimore the Oklahoma Aggies flashing sophomore tail back has been named the Daily Oklahoman Play er of the Year and will head the second annual All Oklahoma College Football Eleven. Tulsa and Oklahoma State players win multiple spots while Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma A&M supply most selections.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Daily
Okahoman
Bob Fenimore
Oklahoma Aggie
Len Eshmont
Norman Navy Loomers
Oklahoma State
Cowboys of Stillwater
University of Tulsa
University of Oklahoma
Clyde Goodnight
Tulsa
Neill Armstrong
Oklahoma Aggies
Ralph Foster
John Harley
Ellis Jones
Jake Colhover
Bob Mayfield
Derald Lebow
Cecil Hawkins
Camp Wilson
Women at War Plant Take Up Cigars
Four women filling men’s jobs at a war plant ran out of cigarets and switched to smoking cigars. They reported dizziness but remained unbowed, with one saying girls don’t know what they’ve been missing.
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East
Peoria
We Could Lose the Pacific War Warns Lodge
Kansas City dispatch reports AP war correspondent J Norman Lodge telling editors from Kansas and Missouri that the United States could lose the Pacific war. He warned Japan would fight 50 years for a negotiated peace and urged no letup on the home front while criticizing swivel chair generals. Henry Jameson added prospects of heavy fighting in Europe and noted German resolve.
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Kansas City
J. Norman Lodge
Associated Press
Kansas
Missouri
Japan
Lodge
Pacific
Europe
Henry Jameson
Abilene
Kas
Allied Warplanes Set New Records
Allied air forces dropped over 114700 tons of bombs on Germany in November. U S heavy bombers based in Britain delivered 37880 tons and the 15th air force in Italy dropped 17820 tons. RAF bombers contributed 59000 tons as major targets were fuel, rail centers, and western front traffic. Over 794 enemy planes were destroyed. American and RAF losses totaled 470 heavy bombers and fighters.
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London
Germany
Reich
U. S
Britain
15Th Air Force
Italy
RAF
Sub Mark Up 20 More Jap Vessels
American submarines have sunk 20 more Japanese ships including a light cruiser and a destroyer. The navy reports total Japanese ships sunk by U S submarines now at 874 with 82 warships. Also 37 vessels, including 11 combatants, are listed as probably sunk.
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Walington
United States
Zinc top change saves eight thousand tons annually
About 8,000 tons of zinc each year are saved for essential war use by replacing zinc jar tops with steel. This adjustment reduces zinc demand while maintaining jar integrity for wartime needs.
CAA Envisions 400000 Civilian Planes and 6000 Airports
The Civil Aeronautics Administration outlines a postwar plan to have about 400,000 civilian airplanes within ten years, requiring roughly 6,000 airports. The program would cost around 1.25 billion dollars and involve shared funding, expanding both small privately owned airfields and major airports while boosting pilot and aviation skill pools.
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CAA
James Marlow Washington
Congress
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Americans and British in Battle say Doughboy and Tommy Pair
Veteran AP writer William Smith White compares American and British troops after the France invasion. He says Americans excel in rapid, flexible action and armor maintenance, while British troops shine in defensive steadiness and long campaigns led by persistent morale.
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William Smith White
Associated Press
France
Bill
Dallas
Aachen
Johnny Doughboy
Tommy Atkins
Tommy
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