Quitting Good Job Lets Subordinates Seek Promotions
Marcellus Crocker Sheild, known as Marc, resigns as chief clerk of the House Appropriations Committee after a long tenure dating to 1908 in Winona Minnesota. Democrat Rep. Cochran praises his knowledge of US government while noting promotion-driven resignation to train others. The move follows a system in the office that limited upward mobility. He leaves for a new business venture.
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Tom Reedy
Washington
P._ Oday
Marcellus Crocker Sheid
Marc
Con
House Appropriations Committee
March Sheild
Rep. Cochran
D.mo
Hheild
United States
Cochran
Sheild
Marcellus Crocker Sheild
Winona
Minn
Appropriations Committee
Clampitt Remembers Leyte Invasion Combat View
Edward L. Clampitt writes his mother about experiences in the Leyte Gulf invasion. He describes watching Japanese bombers dive on ships, firing at two aircraft and shooting down one enemy aircraft. He recalls Filipino civilians aiding Americans and the danger of bombing runs on the Leyte exit. He notes fear during combat and the harsh treatment of Filipinos by Japanese forces. He admits he was scared during the ordeal.
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Edward L. Clampitt
Ed Clampitt
Philippines
Leyte Gulf
Clamptt
Clampitt
Congress Weighs Create Committee to Reform Itself
Congress nears forming a bipartisan six six member panel to study streamlining methods. Older members question the push while proponents say progress is possible without radical changes. The plan, championed by Sen Maloney and Rep Moroney, awaits House Rules action.
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Washington
Congress
Congression Committee
House
Senate
Maloney
D.-Conn
Rep
Moroney
D.-Okla
House Rules Committee
Rules Committee
Bronze Stars To Ten Oklahoma Soldiers
The army announced Bronze Star awards for ten Oklahoma service members. Recipients include Lt. Kermit B. Landrith of Stillwater and Pfc. John E. Williams of Cushing, among others from Pawnee El Reno Stillwell Westville Hastings Braggs Davis and Nashoba.
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Washington
Army Today
Oklahoma
Kermit B. Landrith
Stillwater
John E. Williams
Cushing
Austin R. Jones
Pawnee
Ivan N. Carver
el Reno
Joan Gann
Stillwell
William J. Kirby
Westville
Freddie L. Williams
Hastings
Orvin L. Brown
Braggs
Two Oklahoma Sailors Die in Navy Report
Two Oklahoma sailors were reported dead by the Navy department. They were Thomas Leroy Brasel of Tulsa and Samuel Eli Elkins of Lindsay. Three Oklahoma Marines were wounded: Pfc. James C. Oakley of Tulsa, Cpl. George Edman Parker of Boise City, and Cpl. Robert Lee Phillips of Tulsa. Sailor Leroy Brandon was listed as wounded.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Navy Department
Thomas Leroy Brasel
Bert Brasel
Tulsa
Samuel Eli Elkins
Lindsay
James C. Oakley
George Edman Parker
Boise City
Robert Lee Phillips
Leroy Brandon
Sdnaton
Night air defenses clash with German flying bombs on English coast
Night fighters and anti-aircraft batteries engaged German flying bombs along the British east coast. From dawn yesterday to 7 a.m. today there was damage but no casualties reported in southern England.
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London
England
Payroll Stolen from U S Troops in England
London reports a $210,000 payroll for United States troops on the western front was stolen while in transit in England. The London Daily Herald calls it the era's hush hush crime, with American MPs and G men in a wide hunt. The money was in small notes sealed in tin boxes.
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Navy
London
London Daily Herald
United States
Western Front
England
The
Herald
the Herald
Argols From Wine Drive War and Peace Supplies
War by products of the wine industry are argols crystalline deposits formed during wine making. From these materials come tartaric acid and tartrate salts essential for wartime needs and peacetime applications alike.
Canada Holds Over Half of World's Fresh Water
The article asserts that more than half of the earth's fresh water resides within Canada’s boundaries, highlighting the country’s vast lake and river systems and their global significance.
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Canada
Pioneer Oklahoma Publisher Is Dead
Travis Franklin Hensley 93 longtime El Reno publisher and former mayor died in Oklahoma City after a long illness. He started the El Reno Daily Tribune and published Enid’s first newspaper The West Side Democrat dated September 16, 1893. He also ran the Oklahoma Democrat renamed El Reno Democrat and, with his sons, founded The People’s Press later The El Reno Daily Tribune continuing past 1924.
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Oklahoma City
Travis Franklin Hensley
Oklahoma
el Reno
Daily Tribune
Hensley
Enid
Cherokee Strip
West Side
Democrat
Oklahoma Democrat
Pidgin English Gets The Bird In The Pacific
Marines note Solomon Islanders speak good English and resent pidgin in some cases. A Solomon lad after a Catalina ride replies casually to how he liked the big bird. Another salutes and says thanks after a truck ride with pidgin English dialogue.
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Pacific
Solomon Islanders
Catalina
Shoes mark Marines by theater color on Pacific front
Soldiers in the Mariana islands wear red brown dyed shoes while those from the Marshalls or Gilberts show dusty grey footwear due to coral sand. S/Sgt Robert W. Harvey notes personnel can be identified by shoe color upon arrival at other stations.
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Pacific
Mariana Islands
Marsnalls
Gilberts
Robert W. Harvey
Marine Combat
Three War Woman Still Knitting in Newport News
Harriet Stevens at 103 continues wartime knitting in Newport News Virginia. Born in Burma to missionary parents, she reads daily from the Burmese Bible to converse with Burmans in heaven.
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Newport News
Harriet Stevens
Burma
British naval force bombards Rhodes main post
A British cruiser and three destroyers shelled a concentration of German ships at Rhodes yesterday according to an official announcement. The Germans had been using the vessels for running supplies to neighboring islands.
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Rome
Rhodes
Red Cross Women Now Assigned to Navy Hospital Ships
American Red Cross women are assigned to Navy hospital ships to comfort wounded sailors. They distribute candy, gum, slippers, washcloths, stationery, razors, and combs, and run recreation facilities with electrolas, books, stereoscopes, harmonicas, cards, water colors, crayons, and games. They will assist patients with personal problems as well.
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Red Cross At
American Red Cross
House Windows Should Look Uniform Inside and Out
Aesthetic consistency across a home's windows requires draperies and sheer curtains to hang straight. When window coverings align, the exterior view remains orderly and cohesive, reflecting careful styling and balance throughout rooms.
Slip covers aid cleaning for high chair mishaps
As a child reaches the high chair stage, consider washable chair pad covers to simplify cleanup during feeding. These slip covers protect the pad from spills and accidents, allowing quick removal and washing to keep the feeding area tidy.
UC Develops 3D X Ray Machine Revealing Body Organs
The University of California creates an X ray device capable of displaying organs in three dimensions, enabling clearer visualization of internal structures for medical analysis.
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The
University of California
Farmer Jeff Robertson Perishes After Home Fire Rescue
Edmond report says Jeff Carl Robertson a 37 year old farmer living seven miles southeast of town died in a blaze while saving his wife and three children. Firefighters battled flames as the family escaped unharmed. Robertson died of burns after guiding his family to safety. The incident occurred near his rural residence in Oklahoma.
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Edmond
Jeff Carl Robertson
Here
Hearts and Flowers Vestee Crochet Pattern 5810
Crochet pattern 5810 features a navy vestee with red hearts and bright flowers, white crocheted edging, and optional winter sports hood. Includes complete instructions for sizes 14, 16, 18 and 19 with sample colors and trim ideas. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to Anne Cabot at Evening News for pattern 5694 and album notes.
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Anne Cabot
Evening News
South Wells Street
Chicago
Bedroom Scuffs Pattern No 1823 For Home and Travel
Make pretty yet practical Bedroom Scuffs using velvets velveteens duroy and taffetas for uppers felt for soles polka dot taffeta or gingham for lining scraps of wool yarn for pom pom trim and patterns in sizes small medium large Pattern No 1823 available for 5 cents in the Evening News Chicago.
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Anne Cabot
Evening News
South West
Chicago
Ill
New Fall and Winter Anne Cabot Album
Gift ideas and home decoration tips included in the new fall and winter album by Anne Cabot. Send for your copy. Price listed as 15 cents.
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Anne Cabot
U S Weighs Hands-Off Policy in Greece Crisis
The United States weighs applying its hands-off stance to Greece to help end fighting between British troops and Greek forces. Officials emphasize liberated peoples must choose their own governments, wary of imposing foreign rule and provoking broader conflict.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
Greece
Eam
Stettinius
Italy
Creece
State Department
Britain
Carlo Sforza
Eden
Churchill
Stalin
Russia
Moscow
Europe
Young Mother Reclaims Baby in Indiana Suit
In Indianapolis on December 6 a war plant worker, Mrs. Jessie R. Jones, 19, regained custody of her two week old daughter from a Columbia City couple who planned adoption. Jones had sued Dr Portia Parker for 1 million dollars claiming the baby was given away. the case was reduced to 10 thousand dollars after a habeas corpus writ was dismissed. Jones, whose husband was killed in France, said she would live with her parents in Leslie Kentucky.
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Indianapolis
Jessie R. Jones
Leslie
Columbia City
Opposition to Raising Congressmen Pay Sparks Debate
Sen. Murray assailed a proposed pay hike as ridiculous and indefensible. He cited the base $600 annual pay for many Americans and noted Congress already froze income and wages for producers while consumer costs rose 20 to 40 percent.
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Washington
Murray
R.-Wis
Congress
Corporations Boost Sixth War Loan Buy and Outlook
Corporations have invested 10.038 billion in the Sixth war loan, surpassing the 9 billion goal and lifting the drive total to 12.4689 billion. Series E sales reached 946.009 million, with total individual sales at 2.43 billion. The grand quota stands at 14 billion. Additionally, an industrial note links 44 pounds of corn to four gallons of alcohol, processed into 11.5 pounds of synthetic rubber per tire.
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Washington
Rec
Nabors Stop in Ada forShopping with Hickory Ties
Mr and Mrs J C Nabors of Hickory visited Ada on Tuesday for shopping and to browse local stores.
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Mrs. J. C. Nabors
Hickory
Ada
Ada to host Friday Parent-Teacher Institute meeting
Ada and surrounding towns will send P T A members to a Friday December 8 training institute. Mrs Charles E Roe of Chicago will conduct the instruction with state officials Earnest Lookabaugh and Herbert Wrinkle present. Registration starts 12:30 in the Junior High Building with no fee.
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Parent-Teacher Institute
Ada
P.T. A
Roff
Seminole
Sasakwa
Coalgate
Clarita
Fitzhugh
Stonewall
Allen
Konawa
Asher
Terest
Congress
Earnest Lookabaugh
Ardmore
Herbert K. Wrinkle
Norman
Warning Against Small Tract Land Sales Threat
ENID Okla Dec 6 P A warning by M E Siebert Oklahoma Grange master against repeating postwar small land tract sales to veterans as a path to losing allotments or savings. He opposed inflationary subsidies but supported crop insurance and government aid for farming with an independent bipartisan board. Roosevelt wins Wisconsin and Dewey loses by margins. Kelly leads Republican slate in Michigan results. Wayne Holden visits Duncan. brother Cpl J C Holden home on furlough from Grand Island Nebraska.
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Enid
Okla
M. E. Siebert
Chickasha
Oklahoma Grange
Siebert
Grange
FDR
Wisconsin
Reublican
DEWEY
Detroit
Michigan
Secretary of State
Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Harry F. Kelly
Wayne Holden
Duncan
Cpl
J. C. Holden
Grand Island
Neb
R. H. Holden
West
Aggie Cage Crew Opens 1944-45 With Win At Phillips
Oklahoma A&M Aggies basketball beat Phillips University 46 to 37 in the season opener at Enid. Bob Kurland scored 18 points including a rare own-goal tip-in. Jim Elliott added eight for the Aggies as they led from early, then hosted Glennan Generals at home before heading east to face Westminster New York University and Temple in upcoming games.
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Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma Aggie
Phillips University
Enid
Glennan Generals
Okmulgee Army Hospital
Westminister
Buffalo
New York University
Madison Square Garden
Temple
Philadelphia
Bob Kurland
Phillips’ Haymakers
Kurland
Aggies
Phillips
Jim Elliott
Firehouse wedding witnesses at Nashville station
In Nashville on December 6 Captain H P Moyers of Engine Company 12 assisted a navigating couple to inquire at a local address. The couple returned saying the preacher was absent. Pastor Leonard Rowlett performed the marriage in the station house with three firefighters as witnesses.
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Nashville
Tenn
H. P. Moyers
Engine Company 12
Leonard Rowlett
Fairview Church of Christ
Williamson County
Buck runs into cab in Hollywood killing deer for venison gift
F B Cox could not stop his car as a deer darted into his cab near the center of Hollywood. The deer collapsed with a broken leg and was shot by a policeman. Fresh venison was sent to a boys home as a gift from the fish and game commission. Origin of the deer is unknown.
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Hollywood
F. B. Cox
Fish and Game Commission
Postwoman Honks Twice for GI Letters on Route
Oregon City dispatch reports postal carrier Mrs. C. R. Alley honks her car horn twice to signal families that a letter from a serviceman is on its way. No GI letter means no honk, highlighting wartime mail routines.
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Oregon City
Ore
C. R. Alley
University of Chicago Hosts Wartime Christmas Wassail
Santa Claus arrives early to fill 1000 stockings for service men at the University of Chicago. After the stockings are filled with more than ten items each, the campus Christmas program closes with a Wassail party for all students and staff.
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Chicago
Santa Claus
University of Chicago
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