Control of Negev Stirs Britain Israel Rift and Strategy
The piece argues the Negev desert area in southern Palestine holds crucial mineral wealth and strategic value for both Britain and the Jewish state. It links control to broader Middle East power dynamics, including Suez, Agaba, and oil routes, amid fears of Russian influence and arms embargo breaches shaping a potential global balance shift.
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Britain
Lersel
America
Urxens
Ukat
Balestine
Palestine
Negev
Thract
Suez Canal
Far East
Red Sea
Agaba
Frans-Jordan
Solomon
Wey
Israel
Russia
Trae
Cenchoslavakis
Ping
Mediterranean
Three Sooners Aid In Rodeo Planning
In Denver Denver Jan 1949 three Oklahoma figures join to plan a national rodeo program. Charley Colbert Hb co Der Burs and Adie Curtis from Comanche Nowata Earl Lintioy of Fort Worth manages the association. The Rodeo Cowboys Association commits to 15 committees and meetings with over 100 riders are planned by midweek.
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Denver
Colo
Jam
Rodeo, Cowboys Association
Charley Colbert
Hbco
der Burs
Comanche
Adie Curtis
Nowata Earl Lintioy
Fort Worth
Suni
Campbell to Be Buried Here in Local Services
A funeral service for Sgt Rickard N. Campbell is announced to be held locally with time and place pending, honoring his service in Germany. Parent families, including Mrs. C. W. Huff and Mrs. Belene Campbell of Durham, are listed among survivors, with Dewey and W. Y. Campbell noted as relatives. Campbell was born in Syonewall and had connections to Woodlake.
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Dwickay
Germany
Rickard N. Campbell
Rte Criswell Tc
Saass
Wate Campbell
Sa At
Campbell
W. Y. Campbell
Dewry
C. W. Huff
Dda
Algo
Belen Campbell
Durham
North Carating
Oil Fire Kills Four in Everett Two-Family Home
An oil fed fire swept through a two family residence in Everett yesterday killing Mrs Jean Miller and three Miller children Garry 3 Jerry 14 months Judy 2 months. Four others escaped though several in serious condition. Firefighters say flames trapped Mrs Miller as she attempted to flee and strong winds hindered escape. Chesley family suffered burns but baby Bobby Chesley unharmed. Fire blamed on an ignited stove. Authorities at Font Seattie investigate.
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Everett
Wash
Lake Stevens
Jean Miller
Miller
Garry
Jerry
Judy
Pic
Howard Miller
William Chesley
Chesley
Bobby
Cwort
Font Seattie
Sheri
Tom Warnock
Ingoldstove
Hinshaw
Pocketknife Delivers Baby During Emergency C Section
In Abingdon Washington, Dr Harry Hayter and resident physician Dr Lee Cole performed a caesarean using a pocket knife after Mrs Eboer Widmer of Denton’s Valley died before birth. The four pound, four ounce infant survived and is reported doing well, with the mother having died minutes earlier. Widmer left seven surviving children and was a farmer’s wife.
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Abingdon
Fan
Hayter
Ged Moreir
Lee
Cole Je
Harry Hayter
Eboer Widener
Denton’s Valley
Guy
Widmer
Denton's Valley
Fight Over Truman Plan Sparks Bipartisan Clash
Washington report notes a broad program to support industrial production via a Reconstruction Finance Corporation fund allowing loans or grants to bolster mills and factories. Republicans decry government ventures into business while Democrats defend the measure as needed to meet postwar output goals.
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Washington
Jan
Compresa
Truman
Mesa
House
Senate
Rep
Pata
D-Tex
Murray
D-Most
Sperkman
Wuile Steel Mills
Three Groups of Officers Sworn In at State Capital
At the state capital three groups of officers were sworn in as reorganization of the supreme court criminal court of appeals and the corporation commission wrap up. New chief justice Thurman Hurst retires to private practice in Totsa and Ada native Denver Dawson becomes chief justice. O Neal Claremore and Cecil Talmadge from Lawton sworn in for first time. Riley defeated in Senate bid. Friday notes of gangsters and city payoffs referenced.
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Orearoma Crry
Supreme ‘Court
Criminal Court of Appeals
Corporation Commission Haae
Denver Dawson
Ada
Supreme l Court
Thurman
Hurst
Totsa Ben Amati
Oklahoma City
Pew
Oleeeeis
Claremore
Cecil Talmadge
Neal
Lawton
Jolman
Wayne WW
O'Neal
Fisiher Riley
United Tes
Senate
Riley
Rick. Jonas
Kamal
Criminal Court
Maine
Kim A. Brett
Crean Pie Jones
Oklahoma
Cole
Weems
Simple Inaugural Plans Highlight Washington Parade
President Truman seeks a modest inaugural, with a Westington parade expected to set a waste disposal record. Organizers plan official events, concerts, and a Shrine parade style with vendors. Massive crowd estimates and affordable food prices accompany security and logistics measures for the District of Columbia ceremony.
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Washington
Nea
Truman
United States
Watt House
Fem
District of Columbia
Imargural
Westington
Colombia
City Wi
Ar Mach Ag
Etd
Bsg
State Guard Unity
Eis Bay
Melvin T. Haldreth
Bugs Bunny Cupid Charm Brought Texas Bridegroom Love
A comic tale in a newspaper page recounts Bugs Bunny inspiring a letter writing spree at a Memphis air field. Mail clerks forwarded a wedding invitation to Grace Matz of Harlingen Texas who then wed Jack Smith of Evansville Indiana after a long postal joke.
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NBA
Bugs Bunny
Bugs
Beach Topht
Evans
Ind
Miso
Grace Mytz
Harlingen
Tex
Teast
Azvarre
Jock
Cometusian
Imiata
U.S
Memphis, Fens
Evansville
Jaime
Wiele
Ai Jack Smith
Mermontis
South
GOP faces $228000 red in 4th quarter reports
The national committee reported a deficit of $228000 for the period, while the Democratic counterpart showed a different balance. The year began with $315067 in the bank but funds were drawn down by year end.
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Ri National Committee
Wien
Democratic Hetional Committee
Tash
Fils
Legislature's Heavy Work Is Lining Up
The report notes slow progress as committees begin work on budget requests and reform bills. Veterans sense legislative action is delayed by pending federal aid decisions and regulatory debates. Budget figures total about $24 million across mental institutions welfare and public safety sectors.
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Legislature
Oreahoma
Ee Cnewey
Pryor
Gav
Roy J. Turney
Turner
Tron
Popes
Legise
Probal Sant Peceive
Population Lamps During 5 Year Rise in U S
New York reports show population growth with births near record highs and deaths on a holiday. The nation totals indicate births exceeding deaths by about 2.2 million, with net immigration pushing the yearly gain toward 2.5 million.
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Few
York
Gsim
Iswest
Poland Sets New Budget Record in 192
Warsaw reports a historic budget for 192 with total expenditures estimated at 862 billion zlotys and defense funding at 56.6 billion zlotys. The plan includes roughly 34.5 billion for the national militia and a program to train youths aged 16 to 21 for military service, aiming to expand readiness by September.
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Warsaw
Hilton
Nee Fowski
Tiaig
Gebrace
Soil Conservation Progress Brings Goats Within Reach
A 1953 report to Secretary Brannan credits soil conservation strides with narrowing the erosion gap and edging toward permanent agriculture. During 15 years, 3114 million acres benefited, 673 plans in 1948 alone, and 22,876,634 acres treated. Recommendations urge expanded districts, land surveys, targeted research, and stronger conservation credit to sustain gains.
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Hi Bennett
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Charles F. Brannar
Thas
Fife
Sail Conservation Ser
Mace
Moscover
Gervice
Fendhice
Plang
Mike Ts
Bennett
Soft Conservation Service
Picene Windi
Money Bills Ready to Be Introduced
In a Jam hs session the senate prepared to introduce money bills totaling 95,756,338. Committee chair Gary Worthington led approval of several appropriations for Western State Hospital supplies and road improvements, with cuts to supplemental requests. Teacher retirement funding rose to 4,500,823, and department requests across 15 agencies signal a 25 to 30 percent increase.
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Cklaboma
Jam Hs
Senate
Gary
Sip
Mdlementer
Western State Hospital
Fort
Whitler State Orphans Home Jat Pryor
Henry Worthington
Bengum
Corm Waiters
Garry
Billiement Beate
Aprry Pee Fe
Tocay
Criminal Court of
Lan Dlerk
The
Supreme Court
Land Office and Teachers Retirement System
Roof Collapse at Tulsa Garage Crushes Two Workers
Severe sleet and freezing rain caused a garage roof to collapse at the Pentine garage in Tulsa. Two men were inside. one escaped as the roof gave way under the weight of two sheets of tre and five inches of ice. Officials estimate 56 square feet of roof failure and about 2% tons of ice and snow fell. The incident follows ongoing sleet in the area since Sunday morning and a broader severe winter pattern affecting the region.
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Pentine
Tre
Secon
Uraran
Tulsa
Okie
Jan
Eoux
Sulley
Hivestock
Chennault Ready To Try It Again
Claire Le Chennaiste discusses leading an American volunteer air group to assist Chinese forces against Japan, with politics and Chiang Kai-shek noted, while a veteran offer is conveyed to Chiang. Northeastern announces two girls team members named for a state tourney at Oklahoma Baptist University on Feb 28.
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Shanghai
Claire le Chennaiste
Ted
Amie
Chiang Kas Tee
Veleraad Farate
Chita
Aga Chanmadt
Chennault
Mtpace
Atest Oh
Alizeshire
Dens of
Northeastern
Wbe
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
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Tostin Hinshaw
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Cleveland
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Tate
Lewis R. Morris
Hinghen
Miami
Otte
Ottawa County
Preston E. Wright
Shealth
Ake
Egypt
Gaza
Cyprus
Malis
Esrael
Agate
trans-Jordan
Lemion
Esraeli
Mather Biss
Dili
Corporation Commission
HST
We Houglas Larsen
Cupid
Doc
Datton
U. 5
Poland
Hed Morehan
Letioahe
Bennett Hock
Ariington
Aed Ge
Rock
Dayton
Ole
Reiniee Yanien Livestock Show
New Gartielt County Fairgrounds
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Chica
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