Johnson Assails Perkins Over Wartime Absenteeism
Veteran Oklahoma Democrat Jed Johnson demands action on absenteeism and strikes harming the war effort. He faults Frances Perkins for not addressing the problem firmly and warns of potential labor unrest unless unions are made aware of absenteeism impacts. Johnson emphasizes the need to mobilize workers and reassure families while Congress may step in if current policies fail.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Frances Perkins
House Appropriations
Jed Johnson
McNutt
Arm Lake
Congress
Wat’ Industries
Fuhnzon
Perkins
Rking
Porkina
Wrikes
Jolson
Jonson
Thei P
Johnson
America
Tam
Enemy No 1 Is Captured Near Kennedale Texas
Pete Norris once top public enemy list was captured after a chase near Kennedale Texas with his brother Gene Paul Norris and a teenage girl. FBI Dallas agents and Fort Worth detectives reported the brothers fled a farmhouse, dropped their pistols, and surrendered after a seven car convoy surrounded them. Gene Paul Norris was later indicted in Madison County for helping escape from prison.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Pete} Norris
Kennedele
Gene Paul Norris
Houston
Hleb. Chapple
Port Worth
Pete Norris
C&l Houston
Racdy Purvis
Gene Paul
Fire kills 36 orphan girls in Cavarn province orphanage
A devastating blaze at Cavarn province orphanage in Eire claimed the lives of 36 girls aged four to 18. The fire, occurring early today, destroyed the institution and left authorities investigating the cause amid a toll of young victims.
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Cavan
Eire
New Demonstrations Break Out in Rumania
A Swiss dispatch reports renewed anti Hungarian demonstrations erupting in Romania amid a month of relative calm. The item notes fresh unrest spreading from Hungary and mentions the tense regional atmosphere and ongoing political strain between the two nations.
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Rumania
Bern
Switzerland
Hungary
Allies Turn Tide in Tunisia as Rommel Retreats
In Tunisia, Rommel’s forces fall back as Allied pressure tightens. Oklahoma City reports in a contentious session where Kerr’s tax reform and a proposed separate university board encounter opposition, with committees shaping a possible runoff and constitutional amendment vote.
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Rommel
Tunisia
Qklahoma City
Phastanal
Govermac Kerr
Herold Freeman
Senate
Sinilsry Csure
Wers
Vegtorest
Kerr
Rokk Cale Tincertaie
House
Horce
Board of Regents
Board of Agriculture
Joe & Scott
Agriculture Beard
Kery
St W. Tate
R. Rhys Evans
Carter County Representatives
Cat
Jegst Orte Yrember Wa
Morgan
Bill Gimder
Heeas
Arsen
Charles Drerker
United States
Fire Hazard Grows Here in Pontetue County
Weather drives fires across Ada and Pontetue County lands. Firemen report many blazes started by carelessness with trash fires and stock pastures, with fines and jail terms for malicious or careless arson.
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Bey
Ada
Pontetue
Patrol to Arrest Unlicensed Drivers
CALAHOMA CITY February 24. The state highway patrol will begin stopping drivers without valid licenses and renewals. Those halted for any reason found without renewals will be charged with driving without a license. Safety Commissioner Gentry announced the plan with a focus on enforcing renewals.
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Calahoma City
HinThe State Highway Patrol
Gentry
Fatrolmven
Soviet Push Deepens In Northern Ukraine Near Kharkov
Soviet forces drive toward Kharkov region with advances north of Sumy and near Konotop, capturing fortified towns as peasants rush to plant after uncovering grain and tools. casualties reported as fighting spans a broad front from Sumy to Kursk area.
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Red Army
Ukraine
Khargov
Sumy
Lebenie
Alenteks
Kiev
Konoto
Mideday
Kharkov
Konotoy
Kursk
Gre
Malnyshankelek
Kharkeyem
Somy
Adhthita
Lebenin
Hed
Tass
Caucasus
Tua
Berlin
Lake Namen
Rabies Found in Local Bull After Lab Tests
Tests show a bull near here tested positive for rabies, confirming the outbreak extended to large livestock. State veterinarian Dr. DH Rick announced positive results from blood samples and urged livestock owners to monitor herds and report signs, while warning residents to keep dogs from contact with potentially infected cattle.
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DH Rick
Veterinnarian
War At A Glance From AFRICA and RUSSTA fronts
Allied forces push Nazis back in Africa while Russian fronts see limited gains as Japanese forces hold positions. The report notes air and sea actions with advancing troops and contested territory across multiple theaters.
City Grants Free Water for Victory Garden Plots
City commissioners decided to provide free water for victory garden plots this year. Water meters will be read, and the amount billed will match the corresponding period, with excess usage charged at the normal rate. Citizens sign a card agreeing to use water only for gardens and to avoid waste, with deadlines in March and April 1993.
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Aca
Bess
Howeven
Ptalioina
Food For Freedom
Victory Gardens
Apri
Carebes
Flying Fortress Bombs Japanese Cruiser In Rabaul Harbor
Reports from New Guinea recount a B 17 mission against the Japanese cruiser in Rabaul harbor. Captain Paul-William Norman and First Lieutenant Walter Lucien describe a perilous low level raid under heavy searchlight and anti air fire, with several hits to the enemy vessel and the bomber crew narrowly escaping.
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Tom Yarbrough
New Guinea
Rabaul
Draetanti Nana Reer
Paul — William Norman
Okla
Walter Lucien
Hudson
Wan Williams
Yuna
Crisia
Lucien
Tve
Spert
Siians
Williams
Islarda
Raval Harbor
Humen O- Presiden
Everett
Colgate
Shotguns Wanted for Government Purchases
The Norman Konard American Legion post focuses on collecting shotguns for war use. Hardware stores will receive guns for appraisal by government appraisers in St. Louis, with prices up to 20 for double barrel to 42 for automatic and pump shotguns. Guns must be in good condition with all attachments. Owners may accept offered price or ship guns for appraisal if they decline.
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War Dagartment
Norman Konard American Legion Post Focay
The
Legion
Rotlow Hardware
Haynes Hardware
Evans Hardware -Ag
Kansas City
Tate
St. Lows
Mediately
American Legion
Farmer Fights Draft Status in Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma City on February 24, farmer Ren L. Bullard pressed a petition to stop Fairview’s local draft board from sending him to a camp and to force reconsideration of his classification as a conscientious objector. The case seeks to prevent forced noncombatant labor and maintain his status amid ongoing federal review.
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Oklahoma City
S. Vaught
Ren .L. Bullard
Fairview
Bitter Battle Pushes Nazis Into Mountains
Allied forces halted Rommel’s Tunisian advance and forced a retreat toward Feriana after three days of heavy fighting. American and British troops, aided by air power, repelled assaults near Kasserine and Thala, with prisoners and materiel captured as German forces pulled back about 14 miles. Also, William Gareyan, author and playwright, wed Carol Marcus in Dayton.
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Wes Gallagher
North Africa
Ervir Rummel
Thadhurg
Fenians
Turtisia
Bernndyé L. D Montgomery
Manis
Raendauaetone
Kassexite
Tunisia
Rorema
Feriana
Montgomery
BNE
Associated Press Im Landen
Eighth Army
Rommel
Thala
Kasserine
Kasseriné
Pasa
Halab
Thalisa
Pessimism and Confusion Amid Rural Hearsay
Fragmentary puzzle vibe text references hearings and forces, with unclear names and events. The lines mention America, a bag, and phrases about taking two, a force, and listening better. No clear person or organization identified.
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Benjamin H. Holmes
Morris Solomon
Holmes
Elwood
Ind
John Ratch
Indiana
Neatpelephato
Fort. Worth
Bill
Jane Froman
Donald Ross
New York
Titan Froman
NBA
Erronnt
Frans
Africa
Tobay
Wehese
Toru
ATH
Vomafa
Pues
Meder
Mareth Kune
Alis
Foun Tatahou
Tedessa
Shiba
Mareth
Flying Fortress
Farmer
U. S
Quattery
Kaliep
Dayton
Ohio
William Gareyan
Carol Marcus
Justice of the
John Edwards
Eressram
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