Were Bowled Over: Stanford And Boston in Rose Bowl
A garbled account describes Stanford and Boston College in the Rose Bowl, with references to Texas Aggies, Nebraska, and the Huskers. It mentions Frankie Albert and other players, plus celebrations and hopes for the outcome, reflecting a historic bowl game atmosphere.
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Woersty
Une Entorakt
Stanfords
Clack
Nebraska
Stanford
Frankie Albert
Hugh Jaliuimeot
Pete Kane
Ballerine
Heind
Boston
Oravige Baker M. Ceorretown
Corton Bowl
Texas
Fordlying
Arizona
Missioni
Axe-Swingers End Revelry at Club
Revelers at a South Coffeyville club faced chaos as officers with axes confronted hundreds of patrons. Fire damage and a late-night clash resulted in 27 people detained, with gambling tables chopped and scattered evidence of a large disturbance.
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South Coffey Ville
Ont
Jar
Bowen
South Colfesval
Avis
Walter Johnson
Svar State
Ore Ployer
Anton
Kanada
Bette Davis Weds Not a Picture Rumor Clarified
Hollywood reports confirm Bette Davis wed Arthur Farnsworth in Rimrock Arizona, not a film project. The wedding, described as private by a spokesbrief, anchors the Hollywood rumor mill and signals a real-life union separate from the screen.
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Bette. Davis
Hollywood
Bette
Davis
Arthur Farnsworth
Boston
Rimrock
Arizona
Congressional Redistricting Scheme Proposed by Senator Stokes
Oklahoma City AP report details state Senator Virgil L. Stokes drawing a tentative redistricting plan for the legislature. The proposal mixes counties and cities to place four existing Congress members into two districts and reassigns figures such as Wilbur Cartwright and Jed Johnson into new zones. The plan aims to balance population while grouping certain counties, with a 292,939 population noted for one district and 267 for another, amid debates on grouping two Congress members in a single district.
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Oklahoma City
Jan. J
Virgil LL. Stokes
Marietta
Phillips
Sto Man
Congress
Wilbure Cartwright
McAlester
Jack Withuls
Eufavia
Oklahoma
Arame
Jed. Johnson
Anadarko
Saar Maxsingale
Cordell
Ewes
Erom
Eiges
Ramen
Stephens
Jefferson
Rove
Cartee
ME Garmin
Pantages
Avhigion
Marshall
Bryan Atoka Sagt
Cotton
Comanche
Tit Emam
Ackson
Harman
Cuger
Kiowa
Wasaita
Beckiama Custer
Roger Mills
Poplin
Charon
Beaver
Bewer
Gis
Vitha
Woodward Dew Glatne
Kingfisher
Maier
Adfat
Fa Geang
Garfield
Kay
Noble and
Logue
Pa Dissect
Populakius
British Patrol Deep in Libya in World War II report
Fragmented dispatch describes British patrols in Libya amid bombardments and outpost activity. Mentioned are attacks near Beitish positions between Bava and Fal bask, radar and harbour skirmishes, and references to Palermo and Naples targets in Italy, with unclear ship movements and wartime disruptions.
Evans Funeral Service At 3 Today
Funeral services for Dr. Erie Evans of Ada are set for 3:00 this afternoon at the Methodist Church. Rev. Wolf Blackhurst will officiate at the First Methodist rites, with the body held at the funeral home until the service. The death followed injuries sustained Tuesday night.
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Erie Evans
Methodist Church
Wol
Blackhuen
Rob
Br. Evang
It Should Be Busy Session It Should Be Busy Session
Washington notes outline a new session as a continuation of the prior year. The Roosevelts plan for foreign aid, defense, and taxes dominates the agenda. Key fights loom over lease lend aid to Britain, federal taxes, and agency powers, with figures estimating trillions in potential outlays.
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Washington
Dlan
Roostvent
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Rowland
Roosevelt
House Nephilivan
Monde
Mir
Beosevelt
Rosteur
Hous
Stanlay
England
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Gerobo
Stould
Finetien
Britain
East
America
Compress
Labor Board
Sequrities Commission
Communications Commision
Kouserett
Ure
Bonus Drive in Progress to Reopen and Expand Plant
The Add chamber of commerce reports ongoing efforts to raise funds to reopen and enlarge the Wicknam Peeling plant at Sapplow, near Ada, owned by George Smith and Tucaterk. Volunteers describe broad town support, some donations, and letters sent to interested residents while urging more participation to extend local packing capacity and boost profits.
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Conmmerce
Wicknam
Sapplow
George Smith
Tucaterk
Histts
Roth
Ada
Public Ledger of Philadelphia Sold to Disclose Ownership
The Evening Public Ledger of Philadelphia, founded by Curtis Thiel Curtis, is sold in a transfer disclosed to Robert Cresswell, former treasurer of the New York Borakt Tribune. The brief notice notes the sale details and parties involved in the historic newspaper transfer.
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Philadelphia
Evening Public Ledger
Curus Thel Curtis
Robert Cresswell
New York
Borakt Tribune
Franco-German Break Seen Amid Vichy Talks Fail
Reports from Reuters and The Associated Press indicate a breakdown in negotiations between Vichy France and Germany as Petain’s government faces stalemate. Laval’s removal, Brinon’s role, and potential French-German truce tensions underscore a shifting alliance, with German demands and notable shifts in Paris and Bern communications signaling a fragile diplomatic pause.
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Farm
Reuters
Loisbon
Philippe Potain
Vichy
Germany
Associated Press
al Dine Dalek
Marshal Petain
Fernand de Brinon
Ebjiek
Petain
Paris
Otto Abetz
Adolf Hitler
Laval
Easendy
Stair Barlon
Bern
Switzerland
Hitler Petant
Biert Firange
France
Chasis
Darlam Eas
Erce
Agann
Albany
Moitler
Perain
Frange
Gera
Cormier
Namy
Baulwaria
Bulgaria
Haz Atraad
Marines Held by Japanese Gendarmes in Peiping
Four U.S. Marines were held for 17 hours by Japanese gendarmes near Peiping's embassy area after an incident at an International cabaret. Marines reported threats and insults. three demands for custody were denied. Four injured, one uninjured, none seriously hurt. Names listed: Corporal George Petroff, Corporal Francis Barber, Private Walter Giftem, Hubert Sims, Merlin Ankworm.
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China
Jan
United States
P.m
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Marine Guard
Turnage
Marine Guard Hospital
George Petroff
Washington, D. C
Francis A Barber
Dorchester
Mass
Walter G. 4Ifem
Waxahachie
Tex
Hubert Sims
Big Creek
Mich
Merlin W. Ankworm
Porthand
Ore
Ada Marks Second Wet New Year With Record Rainfall
Ada’s New Year arrived wet as 1940 posted the second highest rainfall total on record up to that date. Showers lingered into night but cleared by morning as residents noted a warmer, milder start to the year with a 53 degree low. The report cites January through December monthly totals and notes a modest statewide freeze forecast for Wednesday night.
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Rammfalt
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Bea
Mairim
Frank Wait Mer
Associated Press
Goyde Turns His Pen to Turkey
Fragments from Rome report writer Goyde marks the new year by noting Turkey’s hostile stance. The editor’s remarks are mixed with garbled text and unclear context, presenting observation rather than firm conclusions about Turkey’s attitude and the political scene.
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Turkey
Rome
Wain
Wirginoy Gayds
Agent Fees Deemed Unreasonable Amid War Dept Critique
A newspaper clipping voices strong criticism of high commissions paid to agents by the War Department. It calls the fees an unreasonable waste of public funds and urges scrutiny of the payment structure and agents' real estate commissions involved.
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War Department
Major Ports and Bases Raided In Night Flights of the RAF
The Associated Press reports RAF night raids striking major ports and bases, including Taranto, with Britain reporting continued air operations over Holland, the Rhineland, and the Mediterranean. Bombs fall on London and eastern England. Libyan fortress Bardia resists as Greek and Balkan fronts evolve amid war tensions across Europe.
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Associated Press
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Wielks Gatten
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Italy
Mediterranean
RAE
Oaly
Taranto
Yagedon
Afvies
Abbania
Amd
Landon
London
Otte Lando Secrion
East England
Bardia
Roosevelt At Work on Talk
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt to address Congress with a call for broad authority to aid Britain and speed war production. The message, due Monday, may seek leeway to loan war supplies and potentially repayment in kind, as defense production expands under a new supreme command.
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Roosevelt
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Globe
Radsqvelt
Britain
Gene Soren
S. Knee
Supreme Command
Defense
George Cd-Cal
Senate Formations Committee
Great Britain
George
Beri Tar Pathies
Lee
Dor
Nuai
W. BR. Davis
New York
Verne Mar ‘ Sah Chaiynyminn
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Melvin Taylor to Study Higher Work
Melvin Taylor, longtime county sanitarian for the city, leaves for Nashville to pursue specialized study in public health at Vanderbilt University. Barney Walker, who previously held the county post, resumes duties as Taylor departs and Faytor faces changes in assignments.
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Melvin Taylor
Melvin ‘Taylor
Pulalia
Vanderbilt University
Barney Walker
Oil Worker Found Dead Near Okemah Incident
A missing oil worker named Barkett, about 38, from Burbbock and Big Sormy Texas, was found dead near Okemah. Deputies reported the man was found with injuries after a likely drunken assault Saturday. A suspect was arrested, held, and questioned as officers investigated the condition and location of the body.
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Omemah
Ota
Phe
HEC
Barkett
Burbbock
Big Sormy
Sherritt Siultivar Thompsam
Bern
Amd
Christmas Seals Appeal Encourages Giving
A. BR Wallace urges support for Christmas Seals, praising generosity for a merry season and a brighter New Year. He asks contributors to act promptly to fund facilities for combating neuroses and to ensure the campaign’s goals are met.
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Angeles
A. BR. Wallace Ehaire
Federal Reserve Proposes Steps to Avoid Inflation
The Federal Reserve System outlined new measures to curb inflation in a move described as unprecedented. The plan includes curbing the president’s power over money value, repealing greenback legislation, and promoting a balanced budget with banking restraint, though officials stressed it is not an administration proposal and the White House would not comment.
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Federal Reserve System
White House
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