Army Seeks Hostesses for Training Camps in 1940s Plan
The army advertises for senior and junior hostesses to run army service clubs at training camps. Pay ranges from 1620 to 2100 dollars annually with strict qualifications. Camps will feature libraries, games, guest houses, and morale efforts to keep draftees cheerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Dicken
Army
Jos
C. A. Knights of Collumbus
Young Men's Hebrewociation
Salvation Army
Armentieres
Irving Berl
Camp Yap Hawk
New York City
Hitler May Face Troubled Petain In Franco Axis Standoff
DeWitt MacKenzie portrays France's Marshal Petain as wary but resolute, defying Hitler by delaying full cooperation and possibly keeping colonial empire intact. Otto Abetz probes Vichy as Laval's ouster raises tension over passage to aid Mussolini’s forces in Africa and Europe.
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Petain
Laval
Hitler
Weygand
Dewitt MacKenzie Fuehrer
France
Marshal Petain
Mussolini
Libya
Albania
Otto Abetz
Vichy
Abetz
Fuehrer
Germany
Britain
Syria
Morocco
Algeria
Tunisia
French West Africa
Africa
Maxime Weygand
Mediterranean
Four Extra Days On A M Vacation
Oklahoma A and M College announces four additional vacation days for students. Undergraduates are dismissed at noon and will resume classes after the holiday, extending the Christmas break beyond the original January return date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&m
Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma A
M. College
Plennes
Blast Kills Several In Cincinnati
An early morning explosion leveled a three story downtown building in Cincinnati killing eight to eleven people and injuring twelve with two missing. Twelve children were among the dead including a baby born to Mrs. Lillian Schnetzer. Authorities noted windows blew out for blocks and across the street a witness likened the blast to a puff of igniting gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Market
Frank Coppock
Lillian Schnetzer
Joe Hughes
Hughes
Inventions To Lead Soon To Farm Changes
The U S Department of Agriculture special committee foresees major shifts in American farming. They expect rapid tractor adoption especially small general purpose rubber tire models, more use of small combines and harvest equipment, extended rural electrification, livestock productivity gains, better nutrition and disease control, and increased corn production from hybrid seeds with some rise in wheat and oats from disease resistant varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Electrification Administration
British push toward Bardia after Capuzzo capture in Libya
Cairo dispatch reports steady British pressure on the Libyan port of Bardia. New forces arrive to back the foothold gained with Fort Capuzzo and Salum, while two more Italian forts Musaid Sidi Omar and Shefferzan fall. Allied naval and air bombardment continues as troops maneuver for a land assault.
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Cairo
Bardia
Fort Capuzzo
Libya
Musaid Sidi Omar
Shefferzan
Kenya
East Africa
London
Salum
Obruk
Marshal Ro
Tripoli
Salam
Graziani
Sidi Barrani
New Protection For Orphans Is Planned
STILLWATER OK December 17 The Oklahoma council for juvenile protection outlined proposed amendments for adoption laws. They call for thorough pre placement investigations by the state child welfare department with findings and recommendations to the county court before a child, sometimes age ten, is placed in a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Oklahoma Council For Juvenile Protection
Payne County
Paul L. Myrick
State Child Welfare Department
Drivers Face No Extension on 1941 Licenses
Earnest Evans of the state Department of Public Safety and local tag agents warn motorists to buy 1941 licenses before January 1. Licenses are sold daily at the county tag office with 8 to 12 morning and 1 to 5 afternoon hours. about 6,000 issued so far, far short of 1940's 16,000. After January 1, anyone without a 1941 license will face arrest and may need an exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Earnest Evans
State Department of Public Safety
Evans
Fitzhugh Schools Closed Through December 30
Superintendent Albert Horn announced Fitzhugh schools would remain closed until December 30 due to continuing flu cases. He had hoped to reopen Wednesday but the influenza outbreak affected nearly every family in the community, with many members ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh
Albert Horn
Turner seeks changes in Oklahoma game and fish laws
Oklahoma City December 17 state game warden Ep Turner requests the attorney general prepare bills for the next legislature. Proposals include allowing the game and fish commission to close counties to hunting, closing fishing during spawning, 10-year leases for stocked areas, deer hunting fee changes, size limits for crappie channel cat and bass, and seizure of gear used in illegal hunting or fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Ep. Turner
Oklahoma
Attorney General
Turner
Game and Fish Commission
Angry Visitors Pacified by Patrol at Oklahoma City
A group of California tourists, enraged after fines in Sapulpa for a traffic violation and court costs, were calmed by Oklahoma Highway Patrol at the safety commissioner's office. Walter Johnson remarked the change came from knowing how, as visitors offered to donate to the Will Rogers Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State Highway Patrol
Itate
California
Sapulpa
Hey
Walter Johnson
Will Rogers
Johnson
Fittstown Girls Win Narrow Thriller Over Fitzhugh
Fittstown edged Fitzhugh 35 to 34 as a last second shot dropped through the net to seal the win for the Fittstown girls. Fitzhugh boys beat Fittstown 33 to 23 in the nightcap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittstown
Fittstown High School
Fitzhugh Girls
Fitzhugh
Fitzhugh Boys
Fittstown Boys Club
The Duke of Windsor Open to U S Ambassador Post
The Duke of Windsor said at a press conference aboard the yacht Southern Cross that he would accept an ambassadorial post to the United States if offered and believed it would serve the interests of both nations. He spoke as thousands gathered to bid him farewell before sailing to Nassau with the Duchess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Duke of Windsor
United States
Southern Cross
Nassau
Encrusted Landscape Transforms After Ice Storm
A weekend ice spell left trees and shrubs coated in ice heavy enough to break limbs. By Monday sun revealed a shimmering landscape as residents marveled at rare beauty. Temperatures dropped to 24 degrees before a return to clear skies.
No Fatalities Mark Weekend in Oklahoma Traffic
Oklahoma City reports no traffic fatalities over the weekend despite icy roads. The year to date auto deaths reach 445, nine fewer than last year, with ten killed this month versus 33 in the same period a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Highway Patrol
Ice Storm Grips Oklahoma Roads Across State
State police report worst ice near Enid where all roads were coated solidly. Bartlesville Okmulgee and McAlester paved roads were safe. A seven degree rise after daylight in the panhandle with lows around seven above. Northwestern Oklahoma remained cold with clear skies. Streets and highways had a solid glaze of ice and minor accidents occurred but no fatalities. Most transport services ran on schedule with little utility damage after the ice storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
State Highway Patrol
Oklahoma
Bartlesville
Okmulgee
McAlester
Uymon
Panhandle
Ravia Folks Post Thanksgiving Friday Thirteenth Event
The Ravia Women's Club held a pie supper and one act play Friday night December 13 at Ravia High School raising 34.40 for the hot lunch program. Attendance was hindered by rain and superstition but judged a success by J W Bruce. Thirteen cars and thirteen in the crowd noted the theme with thirteen attendees in a thirteen room building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravia
Ravia High School
J. W. Bruce
Federal Home Loan Bank Elects Four New Directors
Topeka Kansas December election results for the Topeka Federal Home Loan Bank directorship were announced by President C A Sterling. New directors include Ross E Thompson Tulsa Sanford Cheves Colorado Springs eras i Reed Eureka Ewald Morsyth Lincoln and B F Swan Denver with Doris E Soden re elected. Swan to serve one year of the unexpired Quaintance term.
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Topeka
Kas
Topeka Federal Home Loan Bank
C. A. Sterling
Savings and
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Colorado
Federal Board
Washington
Ross E. Thompson
Tulsa
Okla
Ige_E. McKinnis
Shawnee
Sanford Cheves
Graziani’s Fate in Africa Weighs on Italy’s War Leader
The article traces Rodolfo Graziani’s career from early service in Eritrea through campaigns in Libya and Ethiopia to his command in North Africa. It notes his rise, wartime injuries, and the risk that a setback in Egypt could trigger Mussolini to demand his resignation.
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Africa
Rodolfo Graziani
Egypt
Mussolini
Marshal Badoglio
Graziani
Addis Ababa
Italy
Army of the Po
Balbo
Libya
Suez Canal
Wauson Returns to Camp as 160 F. A. Band Leads Change
Ft. Sill December 14 1940 Cpl Duke wins best tent contest within the regiment earning an eight day furlough for his unit. The 160 F. A. Band reports weather hardships, new recreational tent, and plans for ping pong tournaments while awaiting Christmas leave.
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Cpl
Duke
Abilene
Sill
Texas
Lawton
Sgt. Marsh
Floyd Holcombe
James King
George Allen
Donald Ledford
Marsh
Homer and Bebee Sweep Fitzhugh Grade Tourney Titles
Bebee captures Class A boys and girls titles while Homer takes Class B boys and girls crowns. Bebee boys beat Center 13 11 then Mill Creek 30 9. Bebee girls beat Jesse 25 7 with a semi final forfeit. Homer boys win 28 7 over Cedar Grove and 21 7 over Lightning Ridge. Homer girls win 32 20 over Homer and 45 14 over Bebee in the semis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebee
Homer
Fitzhugh
Center
Cedar Grove
Lightning Ridge
Homer Girls
Valuable Diamond Sold for 98 Cents
In Shawnee on December 17 a $1,500 diamond was bought for 98 cents with gloves included. Mrs. A W Rogers searched for her missing solitaire after a glove purchase. Mrs. J C Baker called to say she found the ring Saturday night while wrapping gloves for her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
A. W. Rogers
J. C. Baker
London Weather and Health Note
One diphtheria inoculation will ward off the disease for several years. February is London's least rainy month on average, while October is the rainiest.
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London
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Camp Dix
N. J
Roperly
The
Associated Press
Ada News
Dolfo Graziani
Willin
Mr. Bruce
Federal Home Loan Bank
Milton Bronner
NEA
Wauson
John H. Wauson
Seville
Medicine Bluff
Lollathin
Geronimo
Uncle Sam
Sgt
Pvt
Ryan
Ford
Wauson Gilad
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