Rainbow Canyon expedition leads to puzzling encounter
Wes York and Ronica ride to Rainbow Canyon cliffs near Pueblo and spot Lena Montoya approaching a mystery man. Andre Girardeau plots secretly as Bailey plans bombing tests and a possible marriage alliance. The desert convergence hints at international intrigue and a looming test for a new bomb sight.
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Wes
Ronnie
Rainbow Canyon Cliff Dwellings
Rainbow Canyon
Lona Montoya
Japan
U. S
Washington
Bailey
Mexico
Andre
Mr. Bailey
Japan wary of war with America shapes Indo China move
U S strategic briefing notes Japan avoids direct clash with the United States citing its weak economy and heavy dependence on American trade. Tokyo aims to counter Britain via French Indo China while Congress debates lend lease with President Roosevelt linking Wheeler to Hitler.
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Japan
Axis
America
Nippon
Tokyo
Berlin
Washington
Far East
United States
Indo-China
Britain
Singapore
Philippines
Senator Barkley challenges university head over war claim
President Alan Valentine of Rochester University testifies on a war bill as Senator Barkley shouts that testimony has no value. Johnson calls it improper and Chairman George must restore order. Kemper protests Connally questioning claiming the witness is not on trial as he says I don't know.
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England
Congress
Germany
America
Britain
House
F. D. R. Swanks
Wheeler
Roosevelt
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Johnson R
Calif
Senator Barkley
Alan Valentine
Rochester University
Johnson
George’s
Connally
Kemper
Tex
Senate panel seeks State Dept on British fleet commitments
The senate foreign relations committee decided to ask the State Department whether Great Britain had made definite commitments to the United States regarding the use of the British fleet in exchange for American aid. Chairman George directed aides to relay the inquiry prompted by Senator Vanrh (R Mich) into published reports.
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Vandenberg
Dorothy Thompson
Britain
Valentine
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Mont
D. R. Wheeler
United States Army
Senate
America
Washington
State Department
Great Britain
United States
van Rg
Mich
George
Department
Senator Shows Interest in Norton Tax Case
Fragmentary report notes a Shawnee senator tied to a Norton tax dispute where the dealer failed to pay the tax but the consumer bore the cost, leaving direct interest unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Tepeleni Pressed as Greeks Close in on Tepeleni
Border dispatches from Bitola report Italy rushing aid to Tepe l en i defending Tepeleni under Greek pressure. Greek forces are believed to be close to the town, with its fall expected at any hour.
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Tepeleni
Bitoli
Yugo- Slavia
Italy
Cotton program push shifts south to food production
The plan expands cotton distribution to the needy and inaugurates an export subsidy to make American cotton competitive abroad. South American cotton undercuts U S markets in Canada and other nations. The package offers 28 million to shift cotton land to food, feed and livestock, adds soil conservation and parity payments, and uses commodity loans to fix higher cotton prices. Farm Bureau backs loans at 85 percent of parity. Wickard invites farm groups and noted leaders to discuss the policy.
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Canada
American Farm Bureau Federation
Edward A. O’neal
Wickard
Senator Bankhead
D-Ala
Tom W. Cheek
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Farmers’ Union
N. C. Williamson
New Orleans
American Cotton Cooperative Association
Airborne insects occupy airspace above earth in tests
U S Department of Agriculture tests indicate about 25 000 000 insects occupy the air above each mile of the earth s surface. The report notes dense swarms in elevated air layers and raises concerns for aviation and crop protection.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Surace
Desert rescue by Miller hints at random aviation aid coincidence
A Randolph Field sergeant in Arizona aided a navy trainee whose plane forced into a desert landing. Using his auto toolkit he troubleshot the engine, enabling a safe takeoff. The navy pilot later sent a letter of appreciation signed Ensign Robert E. Lee. Census data then shows farm counts and land values from April 1.
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O. A. Miller
Air Corps
Randolph Field
Texas
Arizona Desert
Gila Bend
Desert
Miller
Robert E. Lee
Ensign
USNR
Region shows sharp farm declines in several states
A census bureau report finds the largest drop in farm numbers over the past decade in Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma and Texas with smaller decreases nationwide except New England Pacific states and the eastern central region where gains occurred. Acreage rose overall while decline in farms lacks explained cause.
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Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Washington
Census Bureau
New England
Pacific States
East North Central States
Quinn Steps Out As Manager For Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City manager P W A Quinn resigns effective next week after council calls for change. Mayor Hefner and civic leaders pushed for stronger defense program participation. H E Bailey nominated as likely successor, with background in state highway and safety roles. Robson potential companion for confirmation.
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Oklahoma City
W. A. Quinn
Quinn
R. A. Hefner
H. E. Bailey
Hefner
Bailey
Wagoner
Highway Department
Perry
J. M. Gentry
State Commissioner of Public Safety
Highway Commission
Phillips
L. S. Robson
Claremore
Penn Couch
Coody’s Bluff
Robson
Senate
Oklahoma draft chief seeks release of Hollingsworth amid spat
Major Don Welch says Gov. Phillips ordered Lieut. F H Hollingsworth released from army induction duties due to ongoing conflict between draft headquarters and the induction office. The report notes Navy debates over Willkie’s destroyer proposal and Knox’s stance on maintaining a balanced fleet.
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Oklahoma City
Don Welch
Leon C. Phillips
F. H. Hollingsworth
United Stat
Wendell L. Willkie
England
Knox
Willkie
Presider
Roosevelt
N York
OndaWwa _ CUB Ce dang
Otto Basketeers
Seminole County
Konawa
Mustangs
Konawans
Allen
Butler
Barbers in Oklahoma City Face Moot Price Fixing Case
Edmond brothers Dalton and Raymond Herrin fought the state barber price fixing law to a standstill. They were fined in common pleas court for refusing to obey the 35 cent haircut and 20 cent shave minimum. Judge Vaught ruled the fines paid made the case moot but upheld the law's legality.
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Oklahoma City
P— Edmond
Dalton Herrin
Herrin
Raymond
Common Pleas
Vaught
United States Supreme Court
Lizzie Devers Nearing 110 Faces Health Struggles
Sapulpa resident Lizzie Devers, who turns 110 in May, reports first health complaints. She says she can only go to town once daily, cannot nurse sick friends all night, and cannot garden as she once did.
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Sapulpa
Lizzie Devers
Mrs. Devers
Eleven Die In Cotton Room Fire At New Haven Plant
A fast spreading blaze at the New Haven Quilt and Pad company killed eleven workers. Three youths were injured, leaping from a window. The fire on the third floor confined to a department producing fluffed cotton for Army contracts.
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New Haven
Conn
Army
Longhorns Edge Reff Five For County Basketball Title
The Stonewall Longhorns edged the Reff basketball team 18-15 to become county champions. A tense defensive game kept the score close, with Stonewall leading 4-1 at halftime and both teams scoring 14 in the second half.
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Longhorns
Stonewall Longhorns
Reff
Stonewall
Brandt To Get Ph. D. in Time
Joseph A. Brandt president elect of the University of Oklahoma will receive an honorary doctoral degree from Temple University on February 13 as part of OU alumni association plans. The note mentions Morocco leather origins in book binding.
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Morocco
Ada Elks Lodge 1640 to be instituted at Ada banquet
Ada Elks Lodge 1640 will be formally instituted Feb 27 at a banquet with Governor Leon C. Phillips as principal speaker. More than 100 Elks from across the state are expected, with 40 charter petition signers meeting at the Aldridge hotel. The lodge will operate under a dispensation until July when a charter is issued.
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Ada Elks Club
Leon C. Phillips
Grand Lodge
Aldridge Hotel
Shawnee B.P.O.E
B. B. Howard
Ada B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 1640
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