Maginot Line Becomes Farmstead for French Families
Boulay France NEA staff correspondent reports a shift of use for the Maginot Line. French peasants convert abandoned forts into peacetime homes with cattle and sheep grazing among bunkers and barbed wire. Ten years of work and vast material costs yield a new rural landscape where a once formidable fortification now serves as shelter.
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Sontetamme
Kodernia
Gatmans
AIF
France
Flu Epidemic Spreads From France Urging Alarm Across Europe
Paris reports an influenza epidemic termed Malian Flu spreading into France from Mali and threatening western Europe. Britain warns of cross channel danger though no widespread sickness yet. Prague notes high influenza in Czechoslovakia with short absenteeism. eastern Europe reports limited cases. Local Paris figures pending as provinces see flu rates rising.
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Paris
France
Europe
Maly
Britain
Ministry of Health
Germany
Frouca Ministry of Public Health
Mietz
Lycans
Nancy
Radio France
Drons
Prague
Ceed
Hovakia
Final Plans Develop For Student Building
East Central plans a student union building with final plans in progress. Architect notes the project proceeds as pledges and funds are being collected, with bids to wait until plans are complete. Roman officials restrict traffic from crowded streets.
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East Central
Oscar L. Parker
Eress
Raich
Aura Reta
Detert
Peron proposes citizenship change in Argentina
President Jian D. Feron backed by the Peronista party urged amending the constitution to require foreigners to apply for Argentine citizenship after two years residence. The plan may include exceptions, is to be drafted by a constitutional convention opening next week, and drew mixed reaction from foreign embassies and delegates in Buenos Aires.
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Buenos Aires
Jian D. Feron
Peronista
Eregreens
Bueno Aires
United States
Uncle Sam's Men Listen to Radio Prize Tax Tale
Sparrows Point residents recall an IT radio quiz win by John F. Calkes, a 32 year old railroad executive, who earned 20590 in prizes. An internal revenue agent says Oaks must pay about 4000 in taxes on the gifts, based on their retail value. The agent notes tax applies whether the prizes are kept or sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparrows Point
Pan Li
Oaks
Easier That Way on Hospital Decoration and Beds
A fragment notes that when battle police objects are bent into final shapes decoration is applied to flat surfaces first. It claims 6,280 approved hospitals in the United States contain 1,468 M4 beds and 845 bassimers. Hospitals admitted 15,153,3 patients during 194%.
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United State
4 H clubs reorganize in Cog county for 154 percent growth
Althe Barnyard Gate reports a county 4 H clubs reorganized this month led by organizers in Al Hechoo. The program includes demonstrations 4 H club camp county fair and livestock shows with officers named for multiple clubs. Also notes turkey management conference and a March of Dimes drive with school teams coordinating countywide.
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Ceres Flotd
Ceonl
Cosmy Asent Pour -K
Paree
al Hechoo
Giue
Organt
Sethe
Edward Miller
Maxine
Cecil
Lucy Alice Paletti
Betty Low Miller
Betty Lou Miller
Clarita
James Edward Woods
Hugh Frank Hefley
Christing Ciainger
Delphia Boatright
Raymond Collins
Jimmy David Lawson
Charles Womack
Nadine Niller
Gitnn Womack
Clauce Cottrell
Lorne Lee
Maral Caffes Seria
Eltan Standoldze
Harold. Riteheade
Olney
Charles Martin
Yvonne Ravan I
Lanah Daniel L
Onm
Riley
Jeannine Morrison
Thurman Gwinn
George Gwinn
Irene Gwinn
Alma Wood
Joe Billy Dwipigus
Denger Ropes
Bobby Blevins
Clara Palmer
Fannies Blevins
Simon
Young Lone
STAR
Raymond Smith
Auson
Extension Poultry
Oklahomas A
Ste
State Garden Improvement winners featured at Shawnee banquet
Martha Mote Deere remonstration agent and Juanita Floyd announce Mrs Alvie Griffish of the Bart HD club is among three top State Garden Improvement winners. Banquet hosted by State Seedmans Association at Aldridge Hotel Shawnee Tuesday. Forty 4-H clubs held weekly meetings. 1949 program reviewed with dress making, cooking and home improvement projects. Virginia Payne chaired Vanose high school girls projects. 92 recipes tried, 97 meals served, 32 clothing items and 28 home improvement pieces reported. Club members also shared project reports from grade 4-H girls Sue Welch and Donna Jali Cummings. 20 recipes and 33 meals planned, with 34 home improvement items and clothing articles noted. The Sewing Workshop for RD club members set for January 15 at East Central College Clothing Room led by Miss Ola Armstrong. All 15 county 4-H clubs to participate. Upcoming meetings listed for Bart, Pickett, Waness and Homer clubs. Over 50 officers and project chairs attended the officers training in Fentotoe County, with group sessions led by Mrs Rae Themapsar and Miss Juanita Lloyd. County home management and horticulture chairs outlined procedures and reporting importance.
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Martha Mote Deere
Juanita Floyd
Hi. Neta
Alvie Es
Griffish
Bart HD
Garde Improventent
Hane Ree
Aldridge Hotel
Shawnee
Fom
Virginia Payne
Vanose High School
Sue Welch
Donna Jali Cummings
RD Elub
East Cenecal College
Ola Armstrong
Ni. college_ Stillwater
Womart
Usr
Jenusry
Bart
Grace Griffith
Janaacy
Fentotoe County
Birs
Rae Themapsar
Pee Dent
Juanita ‘Lloyd
Egent Fed
Sldent
Charlew Rickards
MN. R. Wede
County Home Management
Clwo
Home Management
L. Slewland
Elo
Mes
Martha More
Seer
Lemma
Malomey
Congress May Put Off Tax Boosting Plan
Democratic leaders indicate Congress may delay tax increases as President Truman submits a budget totaling about 47.9 billion dollars for the year starting July 2. Senate Republicans and Democrats debate how much more taxes are needed before a revenue bill reaches the Senate Finance Committee.
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Washington
Jar
Congress
Truman
Canitel
White House
George
EdGa
Texas
Cartorationa
Senate Finance Committee
Geerge
Repute Licens
Willams of
Delaeine
Phillips Service Marks Its First Anniversary
Phillips Farm Service, owned by TM Phillips, celebrates its first year in Ada. The store offers livestock management, sanitation, feeding, and parasite control services, with programs for cattle, poultry, and fertilizer distribution. Manager notes founder Phillips studied agriculture, contributed to 4-H and PFA projects, and previously worked with the county agricultural agent.
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Panlips Farm Service
TM. Phillips
Tae. Anoply
Phillipa
Vaness
Oklahoma Ayanc Mr. College
Ada
Conan Agricultural
Ty ‘Phillips Farm
Airlift Moves to Evacuate Berlin TB Patients
The airlift began evacuating Western Berlin tuberculosis patients from blockaded hospitals in western Germany. The operation aims to complete within two months, paralleling the earlier transport of 6060 Berlin children to western occupation zones. A Russian engineer Vinogradov fled Mos cow custody after orders to return. The claims, reported by Penn News Agency and Berlin press, lack official comment from Moscow.
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Alwee
Neacle
Berlin
Germany
Penn
Big Tool Works
Ifheimmitz
Saxony
Tygrestern
Vinogradov
Dena
Mosecow
Seveet
Investerr Berlin
Wweek
Cal
Feldmann
Nach Express
MWD
Fast Streamliner Crashes Into Bulldozers Near City
An eastbound Union Pacific streamliner struck two bulldozers clearing deep drifts, injuring several passengers lightly. The train remained upright and travelers were moved to safety, with one worker identified as Barry Saiton among the injured. Passengers were later reassigned to the Overland Limited and another eastbound service.
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Pathe
Union Pacific City of
Los Angeles
Sann Francizco
Clay Warns of Nationalism in Western Germany
Gen Lyucius De Claw says Ruassaa tactics failed to swing Berit toward communism and warns nationalist groups in the U S occupation zone are resurfacing. The Berlin report notes setbacks for communists, mentions the Socialist Unity Party, and names Otto Strasser's Black Front and VNDP as rising nationalist groups.
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Ricbred Bastscree Brelin
Lyucius de Claw
Berit
U. S
Berlin
Germany
Clay
Socialist Peity
Bether
Socialist Unity Party
Alga
Trauomat Soc
Aism
Mert Jens
Wmems
National Socialism
Otto Strasser
National Democratic Party
VNDP
Oklahoma Moves Toward Uniform Traffic Code
Oklahoma lawmakers push an early January bill proposing a uniform traffic code to curb high highway fatalities. The measure would set daytime speed limits and after dark penalties, add 12 patrolmen to the highway patrol, with starting pay of 2406 dollars, as legislators return to session amid debates on road safety.
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Oklahoma City
Janu
House
Senate
Oklahoma
Bill Lagan
Pe- Horohae
Tlaoc
Semater
Joe Smalley
Smalley
Dusime
Teacher Salary Rebate Problem in Lausanne
A garbled historic wire reports a Swiss cantonal salary rebate issue with teachers in Lausanne. Authorities reportedly overpaid teachers due to a misstep, prompting plans to recover excess funds while keeping payments steady. Local observers note confusion over the error and potential repayment schemes.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Lausenne
Vand
Eit
Cattle disease drives dairy testing drive in Pontotoc county
The Pontotoc county effort targets undulant fever from infected herds as dairy farmers enroll for testing. The State Department of Agriculture backs the program with veterinarians testing more than 600 cattle and accepting new applications for the six week schedule across farms and H clubs. The county agent lists tested herds and farms visited, with data on dairy youth participation and upcoming stops.
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B. Bateet
Lestas F. Smith
State Department of Agriculture
Fontotec
G. EB. Kiefer
Co L Balthrop
Charles Lee Morrow
Brice
Dan L. Nae
BF Lowe
Byng
Carl Sidney Guy
Binkley
Clyda Kaiser
Wo G. Guest
George Carter
Dewey Igdos
Gunknan
Michael Canads
Francis
Harvey Lambert
E. E. Morgan
Buk Price
Donald Lackey
Ahlkeso
Ghanise Eet
Rockey Chapel
Arles
Calvin Krennig
Charles Tiegle
W. A. Odom
Karl Cleghorn
Roff
T. F. Sullivan
Ray Hart Jones
Neal Beasley
Jimmie Fact
Tusitt Yoong
Grota Young
Fitshuzh
Wasley Brantley
Michard Soutee
Clyde Casady
Garvin Glover
Latta
James Briggs
Robert Keeneber
Bernace
Ryse
Charles Blinkenship
Carrot Brantley
Stonewall
Metis
RYDE
Homer
Allen
Lula
Oak
Vaness
Severn Ag
Baptist Conference Hears Good Report
The Oklahoma Baptist gathering at Oak Avenue Church heard that 37 associations plan a $200000 building fund. Rev H T Maxey led the event with Dr T B Lackey noting 1057 Oklahoma Baptist churches in the drive and 44000 students in the state’s 38 colleges.
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Athe
Evangelist and Missionary Conference
Mion~ Bey
Oak Avenue
Chester Mason
Pasher
Seare
H. Tromaen Maxey
Oklahoma City
Baptist Orphan's Here
T. B. Lackey
Oklahoma
Warren. Woolf
Norman
Clayton
Baptist
Second Lieutenant Openings Available
Second Lieutenant openings exist for ages 29 to 32 with one year military service and two years college. Applicants must pass mental and physical tests and will be commissioned to attend service branch schools at locations including Fort Knox Fort Benning Fort Sill and other posts. Interested individuals should contact Richardson, Board 30a, Put See, and submit applications promptly.
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Anc
Arared Cavalry
Ft Knox
Kentucky
Infantry
Et. Benning
ASM
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Uncle Sam
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Phillips Service
H. M. Phillips
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Olle
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