Three Big Electric Firms Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
Detroit December 22 AP The federal drive to curb price fixing in the electrical supply industry resulted in indictments against three national distributors General Electric Supply Co Westinghouse Electric Supply Co and Graybar Electric Co and 19 individuals including Detroit district managers for conspiring to violate anti trust laws through price control. The government charged threats to suppliers and retailers who sold below a set price and asserted illegal ties between manufacturers and local agents.
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Detroit
General Electric Supply Co
Schenectady
General Electric Corporation
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacture
Pittsburgh
Graybar Electric Co
New York
Independent Distributing Agency
Ilegal
Allen A. Dobey
Brand ‘Jury
Home Service Department Veal Dishes and More Recipes
Veal rolls with dressing cook in 350 degree heat for an hour. Casserole of Meat and Spaghetti combines ground beef onions green peppers and spaghetti baked on low then served with spinach and Waldorf salad. Baked tongue with a velvety sauce bakes 1 to 1 1 2 hours at 350 and uses tongue stock catsup and onion. Barbecued frankfurters simmered in a spiced sauce bake at 350 for one hour. California ham bakes at 300 for about 29 minutes per pound with apricot glaze and a clove mustard sugar mix.
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Home Service Department
Okla, Gas & Electric Co
California
Tree of glacial era unearthed in Wisconsin clay pit
In New London Wisconsin a roughly 23 000 year old spruce timber fragment was uncovered in a clay pit. Scientists at the U S Forest Products Laboratory Madison identified it as spruce and date it to the last glacial period. The clay preserved the wood by excluding air.
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New London
Wis
U. S. Forest Products Laboratory
Madison
Drivers Licenses Lag In County Sale Amid Christmas Rush
T J Chambless tag agent reports sales of driver licenses lagging with over 600 sold last Friday while Saturday found the office empty. As Christmas nears residents fear many motorists have yet to procure licenses for the coming year. Licenses issued on presentation of last year’s certificate before January 1. those reporting after must pass a test.
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T. J. Chambless
Aca
Chambress
Three Ada Children Scratched by Rabid Kitten
Three Hall children Wendell 13 Dorothy Ann 5 and Nancy 1 were scratched by a mad patangora kitten Tuesday. Doctors suspect rabies and the city enforces an emergency order authorizing officers to kill unpenned dogs or cats on sight. Over 20 Ada residents are receiving anti rabies treatment as the town continues a drive against strays.
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William Hall
East
Ada
Hall
Wendell
Dorothy Ann
Nancy
Denton Texas warrants Hicks in Pontotoc county case
Sheriff Clyde Kaiser received a telegram from Denton authorities announcing a warrant against Jess Hicks. Hicks seeks release via habeas corpus, arguing no charge was filed. Judge Crawford set a Saturday hearing, with Denton charge of forgery pending since July.
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Clyde Kaiser
Denton
Texas
Jess Hicks
Pontotoc County
Hicks
Crawford
Imogene Brooks
Uly
Dallas Curtsinger
Denton County
Kaiser
Pontetac County
Christmas Reminder On 1940 Drivers License Deadline
Local motorists in Pontotoc County face a six day window to obtain the 1940 license before January 1. After that date examinations become mandatory and examiner capacity is limited, delaying issuance. The old license can be renewed for 50 cents and a short wait if the applicant brings a 1939 license to the tag office. A majority have not yet secured a license.
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Teg
Pontotoc County
Road Contract Bids Due Feb. 6
Oklahoma City reports that bids for the 2 632 880 dollar federal state highway program, largest since the Pails administration, will be let Feb 6. The plan covers 23 projects across 21 counties with 912 756 dollars federal funds and 728 123 dollars state aid.
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Oklahoma City
Highay Commission
Oil Strike Reaches One Year Mark At Mid-Continent Plant
Tulsa December 22 the petroleum industry’s biggest strike marked its first anniversary. CIO affiliate May-1 representative Dineen stated hopeful for settlement as workers who walked out Dec 22 halted operations at Mid-Continent Petroleum Corp. National guardsmen guarded the refinery from Dec 22 to May 14. The NLRB hearing remains in progress with disputes over union recognition and reinstatement of 240 discharged workers.
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Tulsa
Dineen
CIO
J.C. Denton
Mid-Continent
National Labor Relations Board
NLEB
National
IPA Strikes At Trade Agreement
OKLAHOMA CITY December 22 The Independent Petroleum Association of America criticized a new reciprocal trade agreement with Venezuela calling it a real threat to the oil industry The report notes imports at reduced tax rates could reach 5 percent of crude oil moved to stills The state department says the volume is unlikely to harm domestic industry though experience shows slow cost goods can depress markets The report was prepared for publication after an executive conference last Friday The association helped secure an excise tax on oil
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Oklahoma City
Venezuela
Independent Petroleum Association of America
State Department
Tragic End For Holiday Vacation
Five members of one family were killed and five others injured in a highway collision near Deming New Mexico as they traveled from Texas to spend Christmas with relatives in Phoenix. The dead were J W Horton and wife of Sweetwater Texas KR Vick of Big Spring Texas their son in law and two Vick children aged 4 and 8. Mrs Vick survived. Among the injured were four Los Angeles Negroes.
Americans Can Get In Canadian Army
Ottawa reports that Americans may fight for Canada in the air but cannot enlist in the army as non British citizens. Officials say recent claims of 100 Americans in the first Canadian contingent likely refer to Canadians living in the U S or naturalized British. Restrictions on aliens in the militia remain in force and no such enlistments were knowingly accepted.
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Ottawa
Canada
United Kingdom
United States
Woodridge Brown Sets 283-Mile Glider Record
Woodridge Brown set an American single place glider record of 283 miles flying a Baby Albatross. The achievement highlights the growing endurance and performance of sailplane pilots in the national records landscape.
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Woodridge Brown
Oklahoma Tax Commission Won't Guess Yield of Intangible Property Tax
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Chairman J D Carmichael of the state tax commission refuses to estimate the yield of the new intangible personal property tax. Assessments start January 1 with a potential collection range from $100,000 to $10,000,000. The tax, ad valorem, causes debate over enforcement and possible court interpretation before the March 31 assessment deadline.
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Tax Commission
Oklahoma City
J.D. Carmichael
State Tax Commission
Carmichael
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Miss Helen Steffey Crowned Queen At McLish High Carnival
Miss Helen Steffey senior class president and carnival queen was crowned Thursday night during a halftime ceremony of the McLish high school basketball game vs Byng. The event featured the queen, candidates and escorts, a Christmas program by the band, lights out with holiday glow, and a rendition of God Bless America. Byng state champions defeated McLish girls 48-19, while Byng boys beat McLish 36-32.
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Helen Steffey
McLish
Joe Scott
Fittstown
Byng
Paul Rogers
McLish High School
Jimmie Calvert
United States
America
Mclish Girls
Senora Drilling Ahead At Bebee
Senora Oil Co No 2 Fortes drilled to 2 175 feet Friday with 16 feet of saturated sand identified as the Senora recovered from 1 983 to 1 999 feet. Operators expect the Viola lime at 2 375 feet as Gypsy Oil Co No 1 Tucker tops the Viola at 2 850 feet and has drilled to 2 380 feet. Superior Oil Co No 3 is sinking on the Viola at 2 355 feet and westing on cement.
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Bebee
Senora Oil Co
Fortes
Se Nene
Gypsy Oi
Tucker
Senate
Superior Oi] Co
Farm Debt Board To Meet On January Fifth
Farmers with excessive debts threatening land tenure renewals or risk of losing machinery or livestock may seek help at the Farm Debt Adjustment Committee meeting in Ada. The panel meets January fifth at 10:00 a.m. at the Rural Supervisor’s office. Day E. Slingerland of the Farm Security Administration says the committee may broker agreements allowing distressed farmers to stay on land and retain equipment and stock.
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T Ontotor Securty Farm
Ada
Day E. Slinger
Creek county poor farm fights for private operation plan
Creek county debates private operation as pension funded plan may keep the farm running. Twenty years of reduced output from wells and mounting costs threaten the institution once famed as among the world’s richest poor farms. Inmate work and land revenue may cover expenses while elder residents join pension rolls. A broader note mentions meteorograph balloons, aviation exhibits, and shipbuilding plans in unrelated items.
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Creek County Poor Farm
Bristow
H. V. Snelling
Snelling
Creek
County 15
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Amsterdam
Halland
Missouri Farmers Regulate Milking by Plane Schedules
Missouri farmers adjust evening milking times to fit passenger plane schedules as noted in a local classified ad. The item highlights how scheduling changes reflect market pressures and the impact on farm routines.
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Missouri
Ramblings With Naturalist Over Oklahoma
Dr Milton Hopkins shares Indigenous plant uses from Oklahoma lore including acorn muffins made from oak acorn flour after tannin removal and pink sumach lemonade. He notes practical limits and hopes readers save notes for vegetarian menus while touching on broader rail and traffic statistics.
U S May Have To Drop Out Of Exporting Wheat
Washington reports the agriculture department foresees a very small 1949 winter wheat crop of 399 million bushels, 164 million below normal, risking reduced exports to conserve domestic supplies. Officials say no wheat shortage is imminent. an estimated 250 million bushels may remain in storage by July. Export subsidy use may cease within weeks as prices favor domestic availability.
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Washington
United States
Agriculture Department
Sewing Project In State Is Expanded
Oklahoma City reports nearly 2009 women will be employed in a sewing and renovating effort aiding 37 counties. Total wages budgeted at 892,893.66 with project cost 1,464,553 funded by WPA 1,100,834 and counties 363,719. The statewide plan totals 3,388,764 with sponsorship 921,486. The full program aims to employ 4009 across all counties.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Welfare Board
Turning Point Year 1939 in Oil Reveals Moderate Gains
Tulsa reports 1939 ended with moderate gains for the oil industry despite a six state crude production shutdown that cut two thirds of US supply. Prices improved slowly, stocks rose, and new wells expanded output in Mississippi Nebraska and Illinois amid war demand uncertainty.
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Tulsa
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Maston Nixon
South Texas
Edward G. Sembert
Standard Oil Co. (Ind
R. H. Colley
Atlantic Refining Co
Arl M. Landon
National Oil Industry
Frank Buttram
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Oklahoma Repeats In Alfalfa Seed Production Lead
Oklahoma leads U S alfalfa seed production for the second straight year with a 1939 crop of about 151000 bushels. Kansas 147000 and Arizona 143000 follow. Last year Oklahoma produced 138000 bushels, beating Kansas by about 20000. Harvest acreage is estimated at 597000 acres with a yield of 2.6 bushels per acre.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Arizona
Department
Roosevelt Trims Arms Estimates
President Roosevelt reportedly cut more than 700 million dollars from war and navy department estimates to keep next year’s national defense costs around 2.0 billion. Army initial force may be deferred while expanding troops proceed to 462,000. Navy and Army cuts cited, with total defense near 2.1 billion versus 1.8 billion previously.
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Washington
Roosevelt
War and Navy Department
Congress
War Department
Navy
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Gypsy
Farm Debt Board
Creek County
Mobile
Ala
Alabama Dry Docks and Shipbuilding Co
Ada News
Milton Hopkins
University of Oklahoma
U.5
Mississippi
Nebraska
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