Cities Tap Countryside for Water as Reservoirs Shrink
National and regional cities extend pipelines into rural areas to tap distant surface and groundwater supplies. Experts note cost, timing, and scale limits as states study desalination and distant imports to stabilize urban water needs amid growing populations. Local shortages threaten Newark, Atlantic City, Savannah, Peoria, Cincinnati, and others, with San Antonio's 25 million gallon daily well highlighted as a major source.
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Sir Walter Raleigh and the Sweet Potato Debate
In a historical note, Sir Walter Raleigh is discussed as a famous figure linked to various legends. The piece cites claims about introducing tobacco and possibly sweet potato cultivation to England, noting the sweet potato’s warm-climate needs and contrasting it with northern production.
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Queen Elizabeth
England
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Coplon Gubitchev Spy Trial Opens in New York
The trial of United States v Coplon and Valentis Gubiteev begins in federal court as the two accused spy ring members face espionage charges for the Soviet Union. Judge Sylvester Ryan presides as a 95 person jury panel is questioned and legal arguments over wiretap evidence are resolved.
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Soviet Union
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Sylvester Ryan
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Ministers Form Anti Vice Plans in Oklahoma County
Oklahoma City January 4 ministers formed a tas k force to broaden anti vice efforts after recent bootlegging raids. The Ministers Committee for Civic Righteousness will meet January 31 to enlist county pastors in a program promoting reform and law enforcement. Rev Max Starfield of Putnam City Baptist Church said the plan aims to improve housing and curb vice with community action.
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Oklahoma
Film Didn't Hurt Her $40,002 Worth
A fragmentary Tulsa item notes a film related loss of 40002 dollars with damaged descriptions and scattered details, mentioning local firms and individuals in unclear context. The text references Paravot Corp and river beat events with partial figures and unclear actions.
Benefit events this week for Olen march fundraiser
Amay of Benefit Events Tis Week For Olen March outlines multiple community gatherings. A First Presbyterian supper at 5 30 includes a dance and lecture, with a Friday event in January and a box supper at the First Methodist Educational Building.
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CIO Charges Soviet Labor Camps Kill Millions
CIO secretary treasurer James B Carey testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that more than 11 million people are being worked to death in Soviet slave camps. He cited Stalinist policy as aiming to remove undesirables, with inmates in German and Baltic camps reaching into the millions. Carey urged action against genocide as the United Nations debates outlawing it.
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Pinked Scams and Sheart Fashion Trends Across Spring
The fragment discusses pinked scams as a concept tied to spring fabric fashion, emphasizing sheer stiffened fabrics and pinked edges. It mentions home dremmakers, specific material qualities, and comparisons to various fabrics, with scattered notes on prices, labor, and sourcing.
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Sleeves Take Center Stage In Dior Spring Line
New York fashion notes spotlight Christian Dior expanding silhouette interest upward with bold sleeves. Lampshade voluminous sleeves fringe accented dresses and belted white pique styles highlight This season features a variety from funnel to tulip sleeves as designers push dramatic arm styling.
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Two X Ray Units Crippled for Time Slows Survey Here
Mechanical difficulties slowed operations at two of the three x ray units conducting a survey in Pontotoc county. Weather and machine troubles reduced daily totals and delayed progress toward a target of about 11 000 examined county residents. A retake clinic is scheduled for Thursday at the City Count health unit to recheck doubtful cases with full size x rays if needed.
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Little Movie Star Dislikes Movies
Los Angeles reports quote a young film star saying she does not want to be in movies and prefers playing outside. The piece notes a custody hearing continuance and mentions Mrs Lorraine Michel as a 36 year old involved in a related domestic dispute.
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Dera Lee
Lorraine Michel
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Oklahoma Oil Leaders Clash Over Truman Tax Plan
Oklahoma oil operators and lawmakers protested President Truman's comment that the oil industry lacks full tax share. Gov. Roy Turner warned removing the 27 percent depletion allowance would force asset sales and drilling cuts. Rep. Mike Monroney and Sen. Robert Kerr urged preserving the depletion provision to avoid hurting petroleum supply and revenue.
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McCloy vows swift crackdown if German nationalism rises
John J. McCloy, military governor in Germany, says the Allies will act swiftly and firmly against any dangerous nationalist revival in western Germany. He notes the Bonn regime remains under Allied authority and could face direct intervention if extremism grows or aligns with the Soviet bloc. He urged faith in pro western democratic elements and warned Germany’s internal dangers and Soviet fear require vigilance. Absolute zero on the Fahrenheit scale is minus 459.6 degrees.
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Somar
Washington
John J. A McCloy
Germany
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Peri
Russix
Angus Buyers Pay Sunbeam 197,625 at Tulsa Sale
Aberdeen Angus buyers and sellers converged in Tulsa for Jay P. Walkers Farms sale after paying 197,625 for 12 animals at the 10th annual Farms sale. Top bull Prince Eric 4th of Bum, sold for 24,300, while Blackcap Judy Sed 1 or Sunbeam brought 10,000. Buyers from 26 states and Canada attended along with funds from B. T. Fooka of Camden.
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