Sub Zero Weather Hits Midwest And New York
Arctic blasts keep sections of the Midwest below freezing with seven states reporting sub zero readings. Bemidji Minnesota registered 27 below, Roseau 25 below, and other areas saw lows around minus 17 to minus 10. Snow and drifting roads closed schools in New York and Wisconsin as Baltimore faced a 48 mile wind and Maryland braced for colder air.
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World Headlines In Review War threats and peace bids across Europe and Pacific
London reports Japan offers to mediate peace while Britain and the United States face warlike preparations in the Pacific. Tensions rise as Japan denounces Britain over troop moves to Singapore. German, Greek, and Italian actions strain the Balkans and North Africa amid heavy fighting and naval losses. Snow disrupts England as raids injure several in a Scottish town.
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Oklahoma House Approves Two Special Amendments
Oklahoma City February 19 The house quickly approved two administration referenda for the March 11 election. The nine member coordinating board for state colleges and a pension amendment lifting the $30 monthly limit were sent to the senate with votes 87 to 17 and 111 to 2. Governor Phillips planned a joint session to address budget concerns and outlined plans to ensure funds during slack periods.
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Governor Phillips Refuses Support for Johnson
Governor Phillips repudiates assistant floor leader Glen Johnson amid House brawl over loyalty. Johnson says he will resign, citing voting conflicts on bills affecting Crable’s power and Okfuskee county roads.
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Pre School Child Clinic Announced
A city health unit announced a pre school child clinic to be held Thursday afternoon at the recreation center for colored people. The clinic starts at 1 30 PM and all mothers with children of school age are urged to bring them for examination.
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Two thoughts on days lengthening and Joe Louis fights shortening
The speaker notes longer days and shorter Joe Louis bouts, musing that if correct, this could be a good moment for a demonstration. The informal remark blends weather pace with boxing event timing.
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Joe Louis
Knudsen Sees Settlement Likely in Allis-Chalmers Strike
William S. Knudsen told a Washington committee he expected a Milwaukee strike settlement by tomorrow. Management and CIO-UAW representatives in Milwaukee returned to talks on the month-old deadlock as Knudsen said delays had not halted production. He added they thought the dispute was settled on the way home.
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Allis-Chalmers
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Knudsen
Spanish Leader Dies
The Marquis Emilio Tores de Mendoza, 73, secretary to former King Alfonso XIII of Spain, died of pneumonia in a Rome clinic. He was moved to the hospital two days after Alfonso XIII had become gravely ill.
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German Bombers Hit Scotland. Bus and School Yard Fire
German bombers attacked two northeastern towns in Scotland today. Reports say a school yard was machine gunned and a bus passengers were already safe. Bombs damaged homes and killed three people with others injured.
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Married Man's Place in Draft Is Cleared Up
Oklahoma City reports a state selective service move to ensure fair treatment of married registrants. A letter from Draft Director Don Welch to local boards outlines interpretations for classification 3-A based on dependents and home building.
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Don Welch
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Commodity Notice At 228 East Tenth Issuing Apples And Eggs
The commodity warehouse at 228 East Tenth is distributing the second issue of apples and also providing eggs to residents who have not yet received them.
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County studies food stamp distribution points
County officials began studying possible distribution points for the new food stamp program to start March 3. Organizer H M Addington said about a dozen stopping places will host a mobile unit visiting every second and fourth week to catch WPA pay checks. A half dozen new staff were added as the office moves from the courthouse to a permanent site over the weekend.
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WPA
Donnell Wins As Missouri Chief Governor Confirmed
The Missouri Supreme Court ordered the legislature to seat Forrest C. Donnell as governor immediately. The ruling was unanimous despite a long contest over a 3 613 vote lead over Democrat Lawrence McDaniels and a Democrat controlled assembly investigation into alleged election fraud.
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State Must Certify Workers Or Lose WPA Funds
Oklahoma faces loss of WPA funds if it fails to certify workers. WPA administrator Ron Stephens says federal certification stops March 1 without state action. He notes other states already certify and explains recertification cannot occur for workers dropped from WPA rolls.
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Washington
Registration Opens For March 11 Vote
Preparations begin for a special state election to be held March 11 with registration books open February 19 to February 28. Precinct election board inspectors will be notified to call for boxes and supplies. Joe Bryan, secretary of the county election board, announces. The measure on March 11 is a proposed Oklahoma constitutional amendment to ensure future balance of spending and income.
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County Election Board
Oklahoma
Not Yet Selecting Next Draft Group
Pontotoc county officials announce that 21 men must report for one year of U S Army active duty on March 11 but the selection is delayed until after March. Volunteers may precede those called in order of draft priority.
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Weather Mix Delivers Rain Snow Across Oklahoma
Oklahoma reports a blend of rain sleet and snow with Ada receiving .55 inch of rain by Wednesday morning. Enid and Woodstock noted near two inches of snow in the northwest while towns like Tulsa Ardmore Elk City and Clinton logged varying rain amounts and drizzles amid a sharp cold wave sweeping the region.
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Early Poll Returns Favor Runoff Primary Across Oklahoma
Informal statewide polling shows strong support for restoring the run off primary with 112 favored to 16 against in early returns. News clips and public ballots circulated by the Senate indicate continued debate in the House on restoration and related constitutional amendments ahead of the March 11 and summer election timelines.
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John Boyce McKeel
John Owen
Oklahoma City
British capture Njabara in Ethiopia deep inside territory
Cairo report says British forces captured the Ethiopian village of Njabara about 150 miles northwest of Addis Ababa with many prisoners. Patriots in Gojjam province aid harassing moves as Italian posts like Piccolo Abba Bas fall after abandonment. Juba river frontier operations in Italian Somaliland continue with stiff resistance.
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Chamber of Commerce Drive Past Seven Thousand Dollars
The annual Chamber of Commerce budget drive exceeded $7,000 with pledges still incoming. Secretary Milton Keating announced Wednesday while officials aim for the record $10,000 goal and express optimism about reaching it this year.
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Roff Man Named To Excise Board
R. H. S. Bullock, operator of a Roff filling station, was named by the Pontotoc County commissioners as a member of the Pontotoc County excise board. He replaces Ada attorney Ben Hatcher who resigned. Don Evans has acted as temporary chairman pending an election of a head by the full board.
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Pontotec County Excise Board
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Ada
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