San Francisco hearing blasts at political appointees in revenue service
The King subcommittee charged incompetence by top Washington appointees and praised rank and file in the San Francisco internal revenue office for a good, honest job. The panel urged ending political appointments. Rep. Byrnes joined in critiquing the administration and implicating a pattern of petty corruption and backdated tax returns.
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San Francisco
King Congressional
Internal Revenue
Cecil King
Calif
King
Washington
Revenue Service
New York
Internal Revenue Office
James G. Smyth
U.S
Charles O’gara
Thomas Doolan
O’gare
O'Gara
Doolan
Smyth
Two Die in Ardmore Refinery Blast
A blast and fire at the Bell Oil and Gas refinery near Ardmore, Oklahoma killed James R. Sons 29 and Fount Duston 48, both Ardmore residents, and critically injured boiler foreman J A Bradshaw 38. The explosion occurred at 6 10 am after a fire in the chemical area, with walls blown and homes shaken for miles. Firefighters battled the blaze for two hours.
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Ardmore
Okla
Ben Franklin Company
Here
James R. Sons
Fount Duston
J. A. Bradshaw
Duston
Sons
Bradshaw
Company
Bell Oil and Gas Co
Tulsa
Old Artillery Not in Use in Korea Says Eighth Army
An Eighth Army spokesman dismissed claims that old and obsolete artillery is used in Korea. Sgt Robert E Lansdell Jr a Vietnam veteran said WWII 155MM howitzers remain in service and one shell led to four gun crew deaths in December others injured. Army officials noted wear checks and tube replacements and cited possibilities of both old and new guns exploding.
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Seoul
Korea
Eighth Army
Robert E. Lansdell Jr
Memphis
Tenn
Lansdell
Washington
Far East
Ship deal probes implicate Morris and Casey profits
Senate investigations probe a 3 percent profit on $101000 in ship deals tied to New York Republican Morris and Washington lawyer Casey. Witnesses allege a 450000 return on a 1000 cash input born in Houston Wasson office. Morris denies any improper profit from China International Foundation.
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Washington
Newbold Morris
Morris
New York
Truman
Senate
Joseph E. Casey
International Revenue Bureau
Casey
Houston H. Wasson
Julius C. Holmes
U. S. Maritime Commission
Wasson
United Tanker Corp
United
China International Foundation, Inc
China International Foundation
Mild Photog Reveals Photo Spy Role in Communist Case
A mild mannered Los Angeles photographer testified in a California conspiracy trial against 15 top Communists. Lloyd Hamlin described joining the FBI as a lookout who supplied extra prints and photos, citing Marxist doctrine as opposed to religion and explaining his role in gathering evidence for nearly three weeks of testimony.
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Los Angeles
California
Lloydoo
FBI
Hamlin
Communist Party
San Diego
Karl Marx
NATO Tackles Urgent Issue in Lisbon Meeting
In Lisbon Portugal NATO members convened for the ninth time to address urgent defense needs. They reviewed plans to strand air bases across Western Europe for the 1952 building season and discussed financing and Germany's role in the western defense line. General Eisenhower directed allied military efforts.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Atlantic
Europe
Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Germany
Russia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Alliance
Possession Case Filed On Ada Man
Robert Clinton was charged with illegal possession of intoxicants after a raid at the Ada Tourist camp on North Broadway February 20. He was ordered to appear before County Judge Tal Craw. Officers reported confiscated items including two 4-5th bottles of wine two pints of tax paid whiskey six one half pints of tax paid whiskey and two pints of gin.
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Robert Clinton
Ada
North Broadway
Clinton
Tal Craw
Ernest Miers
Oklahoma Weather Outlook with Rain East and Cooling
Cloudy conditions with light rain likely in the east tonight and Friday. East portions see rain, while the west turns partly cloudy and cooler. Lows in the 30s to mid 40s, highs 45 to 60, with northwest colder than southeast.
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Oklahoma
Blaylock Makes Brief Escape Bid From Jail
Blaylock 22, an Oklahoma State Penitentiary escapee, briefly bid freedom after locking jailer Newt Waller in a cell. He was captured within 30 minutes about five blocks from the jail and later held on charges of stealing an automobile.
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Bonham
Tex
Perry Blaylock
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
Blalock
Newt Waller
Laredo
Perry slips from Latta gym in prison cage game
Note Perry, a substitute who did not play, escaped from Latta during a prison team game against a local independent squad. He fled to Laredo, triggering a pursuit by peace officers, who eventually captured him after a long chase, reportedly for a score for their side.
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Perry
Latta
Laredo
Sub Zero Blasts Hit Midwest Snowbound Regions
Sub zero blasts spread across the upper Midwest as cold air cooled Montana, the Dakotas, and parts of Minnesota. Readings ranged from 10 below at Harvey, Montana to one below at Rapid City, South Dakota, with snow and travel disruptions across the Dakotas and Minnesota after a three day storm.
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Upper Midwest
Mid-Continent
Montana
Dakotas
Minnesota
Mississippi
Ohio River
Harvey Mont
Rapid City
S. D
Gulf Coast
Fire destroys 51 Drive In club near Broken Arrow
The swank 51 Drive In on State Highway 51 west of Broken Arrow was gutted by fire yesterday. Operator A M Dotson estimated the loss at 18000 dollars. the club was owned by Ford Loy of Tulsa.
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Broken Arrow
Okla
Here
A. M. Dotson
Ford Loy
Tulsa
Chuckle Strip Pokes Union Gripes Over Pay
A light cartoon joke plays on a worker unhappy with full time hours. Phoebe, described as a union gal, is said to want time-and-a-half pay, prompting a teased exchange about workplace compensation.
Step Forward And Two Back In Korea Truce Talks
U N Command in Munsan says Soviet Union cannot act as neutral peacekeeper due to its Korea record and Moscow demands delay. Tokyo HQ warns progress will be followed by retreats until final Korea decision is made without delay. Voice of U N Command notes plan to raise new disputes after every settlement like a hydra.
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Munsan
Korea
U.N
Russia
Soviet Union
Tokyo
Moscow
Voice of the U.N
Kremlin
East Central State College Meets Schedule Across Five Acts
East Central State college outlines five annual meets for area high schools with basketball January 24 to 26, forensic March 6 to 8, interscholastic March 20 to 21, music March 25 and another music event in April. The program includes reading speaking debate plays and athletic events, aiming to surpass last year’s small record gains in track and speed by Byng athletes. The festival culminates with vocal and instrumental performances from bands choirs and ensembles.
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East Central State College
Byng
Marion Muncrief
1000 Japs Still Hiding In Philippines Reported
Nobuhiko Jimbo a former Japanese Army colonel estimated at least 1000 Japanese still hide in the Philippines after flying to Luzon Island and using loudspeakers and letters to urge surrender from jungle stragglers.
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Manila 2
Philippines
Nobuhiko Jimbo
Lubang Island
Relative Gains of Entries Best for Its Three Years
Pontotoc County 4 H pig feeding contest nears close with 50 contestants. Relative gains this year are the best since the program began three years ago. Marketing runs now through March 1 with weights from 190 to 200 pounds. Records cover feed cost hog cost weight sold and selling price to determine winners.
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Pontotoc County
4-H Club
4-H
C. H. Hailey
Lester Smith
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Fifth Annual Industrial Arts Exhibit at A and M College
Stillwater Oklahoma April 25 marks the fifth annual Industrial Arts Exhibit to be held at Oklahoma A and M College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
City Registration Open Feb 28 for March 18 Council Election
Registration for the city council member election set for March 18 opens February 28 and runs for ten days with no absentee ballots allowed in city races. State Election Board Secretary William Cordell notes city ballots cannot be printed or mailed in time. Absentee ballots will still be available for primary and general elections at higher levels. The News will publish Ada precinct registrars later.
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William Cordell
State Election Board
Ada
Joe Tom Griffith Continues Club Work Leadership at A&M
Vaness FFA member and freshman at Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater, Joe Tom Griffith leads Milking Shorthorn cattle projects. A breeder since 1946, he shows strong youth club record with nine years in 4-H and FFA, plus multiple dairy show victories and judging honors at Enid, Pontotoc County Fair, and Central Oklahoma shows.
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Joe Tom Griffith
Vaness Ffa
Oklahoma A&m College
Stillwater
Joe Tom
Pontotoc County
FFA
Vaness
Sooner
Enid
Pontotoc County Fair
Central Oklahoma
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Joe
Death of Marion J. Kincaid at 84 in local residence
Marion J. Kincaid, 84, longtime resident for 70 years, died Wednesday at his home 500 West First. Services set for 4 p.m. Saturday at Criswell Chapel with burial in Memorial Park. Survived by widow Nancy Jane. five daughters Mary Musgrave Ada, Ethel Black Norphlet AR, Minnie Strannard, Pearl Gurley, Ollie Garris Stockton CA. son Archie Kincaid Stockton. eight grandchildren. seven great grandchildren. brother Will Kincaid Paris TX.
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Marion J. Kincaid
West First
Criswell Chapel
Memorial Park
Kincaid
Tennessee
Nancy Jane Kincaid
Mary Musgrave
Ada
Ethel Black
Norphlet
Ark
Minnie Strannard
Mig Toll Reaches Ten as Two More Red Jets Fall
In Korea American Sabre jets shot down two MIG-15s in cloudy North Korean skies, bringing this week’s toll to ten. The 20 Reds attacked from a formation of 80 jets. the battle lasted about 20 minutes. Kills credited to Lt. Billey B. Dobbs and Capt. Brooks J. Liles. Allied losses not announced. Storms limited sorties to 321. Ground action saw a Red ambush pin an Allied patrol for over an hour.
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Seoul
Korea
Billey B. Dobbs
Fontana
Calif
Brooks J. Liles
Elizabeth City
N. J
Air Force
U. S
Tishomingo Attorney Admitted To Ardmore Hospital
Tishomingo lawyer W. D. French was admitted to Ardmore Hospital for observation after returning home with the flu during the recent district court jury term. He has not yet returned to his office.
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Tishomingo
Wm. D. French
Ardmore
King Edward I’s 40 pound check to Florence merchant found
A historical record reveals King Edward I issued a 40 pound payment to a Florence merchant about 670 years ago. The note shows a rare financial detail from medieval diplomacy and trade between England and Italy.
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Britain
Edward I
Florence
Sutton Pal Nabbed With Guns and 19 Pairs of Handcuffs
New York police detained Thomas Kling, linked to Willie Sutton, as he left a Manhattan rooming house. Officers found two guns, 19 pairs of handcuffs, and auto-registration forgery material in his room. Kling faces assault and robbery charges and illegal pistol possession.
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New York
America
Willie Sutton
Willie
Thomas Kling
Manhattan
Manufacturers Trust Co
Kling
Sunnyside
Sutton
Brooklyn
George P. Monaghan
Monaghan
Banks and Offices to Close Friday for Washington Birthday
Friday February 22 is George Washingtons birthday and is observed by closing many public offices Local banks post office federal offices and most county offices will be closed in recognition of the holiday.
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Post Office
Washington
George Washington
PESSIMIST Describes Frizzy Blond Hair as Homey Asset
A pessimistic voice argues that frizzy blond hair like a busted baggy cushion can make many people feel miserable, yet still insists it can drive some to seek comfort at a place they consider home.
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Frisco
Republican Committee
John W. Byrnes
Wis
Robert W. Kean
Probers
Heart of Ben Franklin Co
Dewayre Sherrell
Army
Grimes
NATO
Blaylock
Midwest
Phoe
East Central
A&m
M. J. Kincaid
Reds
Tish
Sutton Pal
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