New Year Death Toll From Violent Incidents
The New Year brought a wave of violent deaths across America with many fatalities expected on holidays. Traffic accidents, criminal violence, and heart attacks contributed to a high toll as states report preliminary figures, with numbers listed for Alabama to Wyoming.
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Ada Traffic Fatality Report Mirrors County Trend
In Ada and the surrounding county, four traffic deaths occurred in Ada during the year, with one fatality inside city limits and others linked to crashes near intersections. Police note rising reckless driving, a single fatality in Ada, and ongoing totals for county crashes and injuries as yearlong counts rise.
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Cobb Enlists as Administrative Assistant in Guard Unit
Captain Cobb joins the Oklahoma National Guard 45th Infantry Thunder Bird Division as administrative assistant for the West Field Artillery Battalion. He previously served in multiple units including the 8th Division and overseas in 1945, later returning to state service and earning a captain’s commission in 1948. The Guard unit seeks volunteers ages 27 to 55 for training and recruitment at the Armory.
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Ada
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Valley View Admissions Visitation Highlights
A list of visiting hour notes and names appears for Valley View admissions. The fragment includes dates and multiple individuals such as Miss Jago and Jacob Osborn, with locations around Ada and surrounding areas.
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Sharam
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Kenawn
Yvonne Chiliress
Ada
Miss Jago
Cargill
Jacob Osborn
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Boonville Double Car Crash Claims Two Lives
In Boonville Missouri two youths, Richart Raints and Nelson Molson both 20 years old, died in a motor vehicle accident caused by a car slipping into a ditch. Coroner Dr. Diekroeger stated no inquest would be held. The bodies were found near northern Boonville shortly before noon.
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Attlee Signals Cabinet Changes Likely Near Future
London January 3 Prime Minister Attlee indicated cabinet reshuffles may be announced soon as Britain nears a possible shift in government direction. He noted changes would be announced early in the new year. Attlee marked his 86th birthday today amid the discussion of ministerial adjustments and other routine staff changes.
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Clement Attlee
Mr 1949 Born Saturday For Ada Bowman Family
Ada area birth announces Vance Michael Bowen born Saturday at 2 pm weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces at Valley View Hospital East Sintesnth. Parents Mix and Mrs N Bowen Jr say the name was chosen simply because they liked it. Grandparents, Mary and Porter White, welcome the baby into the family.
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Mix
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Sintesnth
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Jack Rogers
Oile- Tieae
Watley Views
Porter White
Vance Michael Bowen
Missing cat spurs plea from McFarlands for sighting
Mr and Mrs XE McFarland and their daughter Dana reported a black and white nine pound house cat named Midi missing after a car struck and likely stole it Friday night near their Ahlesa home. They seek any sightings to learn if Midi is alive or dead and ask callers to contact Telephone ah.
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Ahlesa
McFarlands
Truman to Submit Proposals in Three Installments
President Truman will present a three installment program starting with the State of the Union address to push tax revision and foreign aid, social security expansion, and labor law reforms. The plan aims to extend rent control, health, and education initiatives while urging quick congressional action.
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Queen Mary Runs Aground Off Cherbourg With Passengers Aboard
The liner Queen Mary ran aground near Cherbourg France last night and is awaiting assistance as a tug is expected to reach it after strong winds. The ship with about 560 passengers was driven aground by a gale near Cherbourg Fort while heading toward the United States. Passengers remain aboard while the vessel is considered not in immediate danger.
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Offer Big Plant As Air Museum
Tulsa, Oklahoma, offers a large plant site as a potential air museum. Pete Short mentions contacting a retired historian and notes the site features mounds of oyster shells found nearby, with discussions aimed at preserving local industrial history.
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Gaar Chosen Sheriff In One Change At Pontotse County
In Pontotse County a new sheriff will take office as Clyde Kaiser steps down after a long tenure. Gaar emerged as the winner from four hopefuls and will be sworn in next July, with oath and planned debates to follow. Other county officials including Mitchell the superintendent and Bobbitt the court clerk will also take offices, while several positions see no opposition or re elections.
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Evert
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Aimee
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Keiser
Mitchell
Claude Bobbitt
Charley Rustlig
Tom DB. McKeown
Rudge
W. D Long
Ate Tarney
Proposed Church Merger Discussed by Okt Ministers Association
The Oktomans Ministers Association plans a forum on a potential merger of the Northern Baptists and the Disciples of Christ. Sessions will be held at University Place and Central Christian churches with Rev. Fr. Starcy, association president and pastor of the Liveolm Terrace Christian church in Oklahoma City. Man has cultivated oysters longer than any other shellfish.
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Oklshama City
Five Year Old Marries Couple in Odd Ceremony
A fragmentary report describes a highly unusual event where a five year old marries a couple. The groom appears tied to religious rites, with an ordained performer presiding, while family members attend in a masked scene.
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Lang Beach
Local families visit for holidays and travel notes
The article lists guests and visitors from multiple states visiting homes in Galif and nearby towns. Residents include Rowe, Jack Rebman family of Tulsa, ML Retmen and family, Ben Rebman, David Wright on business to Shewmee, Chashes E 6 family from Sulphur, Buster Reed family, Mattie Read of Lene, Mrs. Hxther Carnwalt family, J T Ganders family from Zhel denville, Jess Sanders, Mrs. Sanders, Sunita Mir, Viz Sanders, Pat and Donald, Mountain Home Arkansas visitors, A C Cal of Madison Kansas, A B Kidwell and Doane Jo Cali of Austin, K Kidwell family, J W Park and Gene Frank Priser of Sesskwar, Justis Sanders, Virginia Caldwell, Errol Sue Jacobs, Jimmy Pigsits, Mrs. Bem Retan orf, Mrs. Foe Severs of Silen, Harkeson patient at Valley View hospital, Pete Puitlivs formerly of Allen, undergoing surgery at Obey hospital, Duncan business transactors, and other local names.
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Sesskwar
David Wright
Justis Sanders
Virginia Caldwell
Sue Jacobs
Jimmy Pigsits
Bost Stemens
Bem Retan
Foe Severs
Silen
Dom Harkeson
Valley View
Harkeson
Check Up Monthly On Figures Size
Spinaby provides a guide for weekly weight rechecks and monthly measurements. It advises tracking waist, chest, thighs, upper arm, and midriff to detect changes, especially in youths, and notes that small losses are easier to achieve than large ones.
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Rev McCollough to Be Ada Pastor
Ada welcomes Rev Kenneth McCollough new pastor of First Presbyterian Church after serving as associate at Second Presbyterian in Suse. Born Cranston Rhode Island reared Wisconsin and Illinois educated Carroll College McCormick Seminary married Betty Peterson in 1933. The couple has daughter Marjorie Ann five. residence includes mother and sister Beverly.
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Guerrillas Attack Dutch Posts on Java and Sumatra
Indonesian guerrillas harassed Dutch positions across east Java and central Sumatra, with reports of attacks near Pon Oxoge Sukolarcij Nonegini and Ban Tam harbor area. Two Dutch planes were shot down in Sumatra, and a bridge near Soevakarts, Java, was blown by rebels. The Dutch claim a ceasefire order issued late last year to curb roaming groups, while republican radio says harassment continues.
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West Coast Waterfront Labor Settlement Report
On the San Francisco waterfront in early January a major coastwise labor settlement was announced. The agreement sets new pay scales including 23.50 for ordinary workers up to 27.50 for top stevedores, with rate adjustments and conditions covering day and night shifts along the Pacific Coast waterfront.
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McKellar Wins Senate Pro Tempore Post in 54th Senate
Senator McKellar the D Tennessee defeated Senator Tydings the D Maryland 27 to 25 in a narrow vote for president pro tempore as the Democratic meeting sets leadership for the new Senate. Barkley named majority leader, Myers elected secretary, and other posts filled by party choices.
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What They Say About Our Sick Uncle and Political Debate
A scattered letter discusses an ill uncle in critical condition with suspected indigestion and possible red herring diet ideas. It pivots to critique of communism, free speech, anti trust, and labor issues, urging unity and recovery. The writer fuses personal worry with political skepticism about radicals and union pressures.
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Frederick Vet Die? New Orleans Trip Ends Tragically
Fragmentary report notes a death during a visit to New Orleans, during a trip that involved relatives and a forfeit of a drivers license for six months. Other lines mention narcotics and a restriction on women in South America, but details are unclear.
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