Gen Walker killed in Korean front jeep crash
Gen Walker commander of Walker’s 8th Army staff and others die in a jeep crash while en route to front in Korea. Widowed wife notified, son Capt Sam Walker at front, British, Indian units and American officers mourn. Walker, 61, a Virginia Military Institute and West Point graduate, won high praise from MacArthur and Eisenhower.
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Toxyo
Walton
Eighth Army
Japan
Chigrave & Waiser
Wittess
Walker
Xrapper
Ney
S. Patten
France
Col
William 3
Wielong
Seat
Seauil
Arri Daly
Balion
Texas
Court Liberal on Draftees and Jobs
Oklahoma City dispatch reports the state Supreme Court ruled in favor of liberal interpretation of the Selective Service Act, protecting returning servicemen from job setbacks. The case involved Republic Life Insurance Co and a sales contract with Dewey Dobson, who served in World War I. Dobson sued over earned commissions. the court upheld a lower accounting and an extra settlement, with the insurer appealing the decision.
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Oblamoma City
State Supreme
Republic Life Insurance Co
Navy
Dewey Dooson
Ao Salesmman
Republic
Guliry Tenewas
Dobson
Cours
Supreme Court
Soviets Buy Big Share of Malay Rubber
In early 1950 the Soviet Union led buyers of Malayan rubber, purchasing 63 598 tons in January to December, with the United Kingdom at 110 318 tons. Soviet satellites Poland bought 3 063 tons, Czechoslovakia 8 419, Romania seven, Hungary 304, as part of the same period.
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Federation of Malaya
United Kingdom
United State
Poland
Rumania
Hungary
Plane Explodes Killing Three Unity of Oklahoma Students
Three University of Oklahoma students were killed when a single engine Beachcraft exploded and crashed eight miles south of Hope Arkansas. Roy M. Allen 26 Guthrie Oklahoma D. Johnson 22 Amarillo Texas and another student from Oklahoma were identified. The trio were en route from Oklahoma City to Miami for the Sugar Bowl when the crash occurred near State Highway 29. Roxie, a Negro farm woman, witnessed the plane circle the field before plunging and bursting into flames.
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Hope
Ark
Unity of Oklahoma
Here
Oklahoma
Roy M. Allen
Guthrie
Cioe
D. Johnson
Aris
Milton Mosier
Mosier
Allen
University of Oklahoma Law School
Johnson
Unversity of Texas
U. of O
Jones
Roxie Denty
Oklahoma City
Miami
Fla
New Orleans
Four Charges Filed Following Wrecks
Four charges arose from Christmas holiday accidents in justice courts. Emory Lee Simons of Ada was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and driving without a license after a collision at Big Sandy Bridge near 10 a.m. He rear ended A. B. Dennis of Pauls Valley. cousins Earl and Herbert Simmons from Boff were injured. Howard Lee Seals faced DUI charges, and Bogan Brown pleaded guilty to DUI receiving a $325 fine and 30 days in jail, suspended on good behavior.
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Justice of the Peace
Emory Lee Simons
Route 5
Ada
Simons
Big Sandy Bridge
Cy Kiffen
Simmons
A. B. Dennis
Pauls Vailey
Earl and
Herbert Simmons
Boff
Howard Lee Seals
Bogan Brown
Women Get Early Star Over Men By Dr Pauly
Cleveland December 27 Associated Press scientist Dr Frank Pauly said girls mature faster than boys and often earn higher grades while boys dominate the slower class ranks. He urged delaying first grade for three to eight months to offset immaturity gaps, noting studies showing girls’ growth and development lead boys. X ray data indicate girls are about ten percent more physically developed at birth.
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Alton L. Blakesler
Associated Press
Cleveland
Des
Ege
Frank 3. Pauly
Fuiss
Okla
American Association For the Advancement of Science
AAAS
Pauley
Pauly
Paddling Ends Airplane Runaway Near Culver City
In California on Christmas Eve a juvenile escapade ended when Britton 12, Bryson 14, and Lloyd 13 sought a stolen aircraft from a civilian pilot father. They climbed into the vacant plane, tried to fly, and the engine failure caused the craft to crash. A friend or relative aided their apprehension and the youths were taken in for juvenile authorities. The incident occurred around the Los Angeles area, with the trio hailing from Eureka in northern California.
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Britton
Bryson
Lloyd
Lauelle
Leonard
Seturdas
R. W. Miother
Ponce
Angeles
Murray Strong for Developing State
Oklahoma City December 27 elect Johnston forward to lead a new state business alliance. Macray touts a state-wide organization of business leaders to attract industry, citing Arkansas Kansas and Texas groups as models for regional development.
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Oklahoma City
Johnston
Calla
Conference of Stateslanders
Hartly
Orgacica Cor
Ning Art Reserves Board
Macray
Reson
Oxichoma
Simlar
Imo
Arkansas Sconasnic Council
Kansas State Chamber of Commerce
Regional Chambers of Commerce
Texas
French Recapture One of Key Posts
Saigon Indochina December 27 reports say French forces recaptured a key post about 20 miles north of Henol and engaged Viet Minh battalions guarding the northern front. A spokesman said the status of the Daphne partisan is uncertain with possible escape before Viet Minh counterattacks.
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Saigon
Indochina
Henol
Ket
Ted Vi Minh
Fost
We Minh
Wat
Askec
Bickering in Washington as Usual in Conflicts
Washington commentary notes that bickering is a normal feature of democracy with many voices from business labor and citizens shaping policy. It compares current wartime pressures to Pearl Harbor and argues conflicts must be settled democratically to preserve the nation.
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Washington
Jamia Marlow Washington
Dee
Atven Forum
Thor
Mayie
Caritas
Wayini
Pearl Harbor
Dazed in Driving Killed in Acccident by Tre Aucetatee
A rural Oklahoma accident killed 38 year old Ray Randel on Wednesday near Mesxer on Route 61. Patrolmen said his rear wheel struck a bridge causing the vehicle to overturn and eject him. John Anisen Siuat, 20, of Tulsa, escaped serious injury after his car overturned into a ditch but did not fall into the hole. He was treated and released from the hospital.
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Tre Aucetatee Prey Ams
Ray Randel
John “Anisen Siuat
Tulsa
State Supreme Court Opinions From Oklahoma Cite Various Rulings
The Oklahoma City des 27 item reports Supreme Court opinions affirming and remanding several cases. Names include James E Schulze Madeline Schulzer Dewey Dotson First National Bank and Trust Co L M Gage and Ottinger firms. Several counties such as Tulsa Beckham Choctaw and Muskogee are listed with affirmed rulings and remands as noted by the court.
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Oklahoma City
Des
Ommnions
Jammes
E. Schulze
Madeline Schulzerg
Terminal Auto Park
M.F. Alliston
Oklahoma
Mirnied
The
Sttelagurante Co
Dewey Dotson
klahima_Transportation Co
Pete” Owens
Awens Construction Co
Oklahomea County
Brasp
L. M. Gage
First National Bank and Trust C
Oty
Clyde L' Ottinger
Evcene T
Ottinger
Neice
Reed le Chartes Ames
Fs. Inc
Peo. Ca
Muskogee
Shuskeree Courty
UY Bert
Rider
Lanaisses County
Judeas Actriz
Sa. S
Grant
Choctaw County
Magic Empire Express Co
Thomas Hurd, Jr
Ova
Yellow Tame Cao Co
WS Knight
Tulsa County
Tdanent
Methodists Record Gains in 1950 Across Church Network
The United States and possessions Methodist church reports 1950 increases in membership and contributions. Membership rose by about 15,600 to 3,935,600. total contributions reached 8244,676,674. Spending on church buildings rose by 6 million to 74,037,000. debt payments totaled 9,315,278. The church operated 40,148 preaching places with 44 scholastic units and 30,480 Woman's Division units.
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Oqhicago
Methodist Church
United States
Manibe Ip
Lst
Albert C. Hoovr
Volunteers First in Reserve Move
Oklahoma City dispatch reports about 263 Oklahoma reserve officers to go on active duty before March. Col. William H. Craig said volunteers will fill as far as possible with a priority list if needed to meet quotas. ROTC, WAC, and first aid deferments are noted as part of the plan.
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Oklahoma City
Willian H. Craig
Oklahoma Military District
WAC
United States Consul Involved in Malaya Tie Controversy
Report wording unclear. mentions Penang and Malaya, a tie in a waged contest, and a United States consul named Larue R. mssaya. Details are obscured by OCR.
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Penang
Mala
Melaya
United States
Comala
Spenec
Larue R. Mssaya
Truman Says Nation Making Progress Mobilizing Moral Forces
President Truman told Christmas luncheon crowds in Kansas City that the nation is moving to mobilize the moral forces of the world to oppose a ruthless enemy he linked to Genghis Khan and Tamerlane. He urged Catholics Protestants Jews and others to work together, cited broad support from Jackson Michigan residents, and outlined plans for a White House community Christmas tree lighting. He also sent condolences to Mrs. Walker widow of Lt Gen Walton Walker and spoke of meeting future crises with resolve.
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Kansas City
Dee. B
Truman
Russia
China
Genghis Khan
Tamerlane
Washington
United States
Emood
Tibet
Jackson
Mich
Frank Hagaman
Kansas
Mr. Truman
Truman Democratic Club
Grandview
Mary Jane Truman
White House
Sundy
New’ First Baptist Church
Kansan
Independence
Mushrooms as a Meat Substitutes Featured in Cooking Guide
Edith M Bardie explains mushrooms can extend leftovers by pairing with milk based sauces and vegetables. fresh to canned mushrooms, selection cues, and simple recipes with bacon or turkey scraps, sour cream, and butter show how to prepare baked mushrooms and mushroom string beans.
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Edith M. Bardie
France
Feyright
General Features Corp
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