Oklahoma Leaders Plan Swift Action on Tax Commission Overhaul
Oklahoma City January 21 legislative leaders aim to fast track Roy Turner’s highway revamping bill and then move a reform of the state tax commission. The plan includes a three man, staggered six year term commission with salaries set at 7500 for members and 8500 for the chairman. The bill grants the commission power to hire its own attorney. A concurrent income tax slash to reduce general fund revenue by about 4.75 million dollars is expected once the tax panel bill advances, though a 15 million dollar general fund surplus may delay immediate tax cuts. Governor Turner pushes the tax cut despite fiscal concerns.
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Oklahoma City
Roy J. Turner
House
Senate
Turner
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
House Committee
Jennor Turner
Shortage Report Turned to U S Attorney General
House leaders turned the audit report showing a 125 565 shortage in Kenneth Romney s house sergeant at arms accounts to Attorney General Clark and requested action. Speaker Martin said the bank like account will reopen Thursday as the Dies committee outlines war year strategy and Senate probes pay claims impact.
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Washington
House
Clark
Kenneth Romney
Martin
R-Mass
Senate Judiciary Committee
Portal
Army
Navy and Commerce Departments
Dies Committee
J. Parnell Thomas
Senate
Senate Civil Service Committee
Congress
Indian Affairs Bureau
Langer
R-Nd
Armed Services
Army and Navy Appropriations
Appropriations Committee
Taber
RNY
W H Ebey Pioneer Business Man And Legislator Dies
W H Ebey 83 a pioneer realtor industrialist and legislator and Ada resident since 1904 died Sunday evening in a Brownsville hotel room during wintering trip. He helped found Ada industry and education efforts and served as chief clerk and multiple terms in Oklahoma Legislature. Harmon Ebey his son left for San Antonio to meet Mrs Ebey and bring her home. Funeral arrangements by Criswell Funeral Home to be announced.
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W. H. Ebey
Ada
Brownsville
Tex
Criswell Funeral Home
Quincy
Kansas
Pottawatomie
Oklahoma City
Daily
Oklahoman
East Fourteenth
West Seventeenth
South Townsend
House of Representatives
Oklahoma
East Central
Board of Freeholders
Ebey
Tillye Harmon
Terrell
Questions on Oklahoma road to Flying L Ranch raised
Oklahoma City January 21 John Levergood of the house highway investigating committee questioned highway department engineer Carl R Reid about a paved road from the Davis Sulphur area to the Flying L Ranch owner Bill Likins a supporter of Gov Roy J Turner. Reid said he did not know the road's construction or ownership of the Dougherty asphalt pit and could not confirm material sourcing or possible misrepresentation.
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Oklahoma City
John Levergood
House
Carl R. Reid
Highway Department
Davis
Sulphur
Flying L Ranch
Reid
Pottawatomie County
Levergood
Bill Likins
Roy J. Turner
Bailey
H. E. Bailey
Dougherty Asphalt
Dougherty
Wynnewood
Two Teenagers Arrested in Illinois Robbery Case
Two youths were arrested in Illinois on robbery charges involving a theft from a person with disability. Police identified a suspect group and recovered some stolen items. The case highlights concerns about vulnerable victims and juvenile crime.
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Illinois
Judge D. D. Brunson in Critical Condition
Reports say Judge D. D. Brunson remains in very critical condition at Oklahoma City General after a series of strokes since Christmas. His children Dan D. Jr. in Jackson Mississippi Mary Harvey in Belfast Maine Bob in Arkadelphia Arkansas and Bill Brunson are at his bedside alongside his wife and his daughter.
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D. D. Brunson
Oklahoma City General Hospital
Brunson
Ada
Oklahoma City
Bill
Peace hinges on shaky Soviet Anglo African bloc compromise
Arthur Sweet sever, head of the UN Washington office, warns that hopes for European peace depend on fragile compromises between the Soviet Union and the Anglo African bloc when concluded.
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Soviet Union
Arthur Sweetse
UN Washington
Public Health Work Program Emphasizes Mothers and Infants
Public Health Department outlines the hazards of childbearing and the benefits of prenatal and postnatal care. It details laws on eye drops to prevent neonatal infection and mandatory syphilis testing during pregnancy. Nursing visits are provided under physician direction to monitor mother and infant through the first year.
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Health Department
Thomas Denies Backing Bilbo Was For Mississippi People
Oklahoma Senator Elmer Thomas said in an exclusive interview he supported Mississippi Senator Bilbo to uphold Mississippians two claims. He insisted he did not filibuster and only sought to read the elections committee report on Bilbo’s election.
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Oklahoma City
Elmer Thomas
Dokla
Mississippi
Bilbo
United States Senate
Oklahoma
Senate
Thomas
Elections Committee
Marshall’s deep grasp of US military strength backs policy
An analysis notes George C. Marshall’s unique insight from his Army Chief role and Joint Chiefs tenure, detailing US forces—army, navy, air—relations and projected postwar limits. It outlines European, Pacific, and Arctic postings, army and navy strengths, and the central role of military power in peace negotiations in Moscow.
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Army
Navy
Washington
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army Air Force
Forrestal
Europe
Far East
Asiatic
China
Pacific
Japan
Alaska
Atlantic
Naval Air Arm
RAF
Royal Jupiter Receives Two New Honorary Titles
Royal Jupiter the grand champ ion shorthorn of Oklahoma A&M earns two honorary titles. Gov. Roy J. Turner issues a proclamation naming him ambassador of good beef. Crowned King Sirloin at Stillwater. will travel to Ada for ceremonies and an educational tour of eastern and southern states following a Chicago International Livestock Exposition victory.
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Oklahoma City
Royal Jupiter
Oklahoma A&m College
Roy J. Turner
Stillwater
Sirloin
Turner
Ada
Chicago
Cat disrupts Sand Springs power line, blacks out city briefly
A prowling cat touched 33,000 volt lines at Sand Springs Power and Light and blew the fuse, blacking the city for 18 minutes. Officials said contact striped the cat like a skunk and it lost its nine lives. power was restored after attendants switched to an alternate circuit.
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Sand Springs
Okla
John Carter Charms Ada Audience With Voice and Charm
Ada music lovers praised Met opera tenor John Carter for two hours of engaging performance. He opened with Bach through contemporary works, offered multiple encores, and displayed strong Dutch diction in French songs. Accompanist Scott Watson earned praise for Haydn and Mozart with two encores.
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Ada
John Carter
Metropolitan Opera
College Auditorium
Carter
Community Concert Association
Jeanie
Belmonte
the Seraglio
Ohn Carter
Scott Watson
Haydn
Mozart
Watson
Griffis
Attorney says client cannot pay divorce costs in Kentucky
Lexington report shows Judge Chester D. Adams dismissing an excuse from an attorney claiming his client cannot cover divorce costs. The judge retorts that a man marrying should have funds to obtain a divorce. The item notes that American counties vary in area from 25 to 20,000 square miles.
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Lexington, Ky
Chester D. Adams
License price sparks comment on starting a business
Willie Wells notes the high cost of a license to earn income, contrasting it with the value of the dollar bill. He calls the payment a hefty note to bear to begin a business.
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Andy
Willie Wells
Budget balance and debt payoff goal voiced by Speaker Martin
House Speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr of Massachusetts calls for balancing the budget after 16 years, beginning debt repayment, and tax cuts to free individuals to raise national living standards.
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Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
Aid to Polio Victims Promises Quick Foundation Help
Allie Belle Trent spoke to the Ada Lions Club about the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis offering fast aid without red tape. She noted Oklahoma's polio history, a 1946 $190000 spring drive, and $100000 returned from the Foundation after summer cases, urging larger 1947 donations.
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National Foundation of
Allie Belle Trent
Polio Foundation
Ada Lions Club
Trent
Oklahoma
National Foundation For Research
National Foundation
Turner delays mansion repair to push highway bill
Governor Roy J. Turner intends to sign his highway commission reorganization bill first. He will leave a $15,000 mansion appropriation on his desk while awaiting action on the highway measure. The mansion funding passed the legislature yesterday as the only bill so far this session.
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Oklahoma City
Roy J. Turner
Highway Commission
Turner
Seminole Scoutmaster Dennis Williams Receives Silver Beaver
Captain Dennis Williams, veteran Seminole scoutmaster and commander of the proposed National Guard unit, is awarded the Silver Beaver medal for exceptional service to scouting.
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Dennis Williams
Squabble Over Road Funds Highlights State Bookkeeping Debate
The Oklahoma Public Expenditures Council argues for centralized bookkeeping to allow taxpayers to trace highway funds and state costs. Former Governor Kerr claims 14 million dollars are available for highways while Governor Turner says 900 thousand. The council urges transparent, up to date financial statements for all state services.
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Oklahoma Blic Expenditures Council
Ormer
Kerr
Turner
Oklahoma
Will Tell Who Appear for District Court Docket
The roll is called on Wednesday at the county courthouse for district court motions demurrers and pleas. Many docketed cases have matured with witnesses or defendants moved or died. Some will be dismissed for delay while others remain on the books for trial.
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Pontotoc County
Uncle Sam’s Call Sparks Cautious Public Interest
Federal recruitment drives draw attention as civilians consider service in wartime. Local residents weigh benefits, risks, and career possibilities while recruiters visit schools and community centers to explain roles and eligibility.
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U. S
W.H. Ebey
Texas
D. Brunson
Public Health Department
Thomas Denies
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Grand Champ
Paul Enix
East Central Music Dept
Joe Marsh
Andy’s
Andy Botkin
Garden Tavern
U. $ Brewers Foundation
Oklanoma Committee
Lions Club
Expenditures Council
Sam
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