Army life draws a man to service and duty
The letter from Hermain Little discusses youth at East Central College and the Army, noting experiences at Fort Sill and thoughts on training, letters from soldiers, and the appeal of military life. It reflects student involvement, chain of command, and expectations of future service as conscripts anticipate postings and mail, with mention of state politics and funding debates shaping military support.
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Downlwd
Jack Ligtd
Teag
Hermain
East Central College
Little’s
Roy
Oslahoma
Fort
Chey
St Gand
Pacat
Sayer
Axis Likely To Stage Offensive In Mediterranean
Analysis notes Britain and Germany plan potential Mediterranean operations, with Libya reportedly fallen. The piece argues air power and naval blockade strain Axis resources, while Canadas and others seek to bolster supply lines through Africa and neutral routes amid submarine disruptions.
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Axis
Mediterranean
Libya
Fameux Borman
Hisle
Britain
Metaxas and Greece in World War II era politics
Reading fragments show Metaxas once seen as pro British with disclaimers on German leanings. The text traces his role, regime discipline, and Greece’s wartime stance amid shifting alliances, noting industrial policy, wages, and public works, with references to succession and national direction during the early war period.
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Sis
Grenee
Metaxas
Greene
Kien
Greece
Groget
Thirteen Men Stay On Battered Ship
Thirteen men remain aboard a battered vessel after a hurricane damaged the ship off coast. Rescue efforts by a US gunboat Char es and relief crews continue as salvors work to recover passengers and supplies amid rough seas and rising water near Port.
Drive On Syphilis To Be Intensified
ORLAHGOMA CLFY Jan 2 The biggest cave on syphilis in Oklahoma's history as case findings surge in draft examinations. Dr G F Matthews reports rising test numbers and states health department aims to advance treatment with government supplied medicine. The article notes a legislative debate led by Senator James Co Nance and Senator John Boyer McKeel over indeciminal policy.
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Orlahgoma
Oklahome
G. F Matthews
Health Department
Avith Governart-Supplied
Medicing
Matthews
McNeel Bil
Calaboma City
le Sonaty
Tote Wan Tulen
James Co Nance
John Boyew ‘McKeel
Ada
Special Fund For Raising Approaches At Grand River Bridges
Oklahoma state officials report a special fund plan to raise approaches at twin Grand River bridges. The program, approved by the state engineer and transportation commission, aims to elevate the roadway to keep the water out and ensure flood resilience. Estimated expenditure cited is about 24,708 dollars, with work already advanced and spring inspections underway.
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Oklahoma
Grand River
Alice
Wis
van T Mont
England Expands Registration Ages
London reports on a new registration reform broadening ages for military service approval. The reform affects the 1921 class group and outlines new eligibility terms, seeking to modernize conscription procedures amid wartime demands.
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England
Government program notes for reserve officer schedule
The document outlines the reserve officer schedule adjustments and accompanying proclamations. It states certain ministries will provide a new program to fill vacancies in civic defense services and mentions procedures for applying to roles.
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Ministry of Fabra
Former Indian Agent dies by his own hand in Muskogee
Jam Talusa, 33, once an Indian agent and former government ball player, shot himself while on duty years ago. County Attorney Basco announced the death by self-inflicted method as a verdict. Surviving are his widow and a daughter. Services will be in Galeton, Pittabury. London dispatch notes a night of Thames raid alarm and weather-bound expeditions.
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Talusa
Jam
Wesjay Anterson
Aerewad Kguune
Mie Basco
Serviens
Galeton
Pittabury
Propose Agency To Operate Southwest Area Series Of Dams And Reservoirs
A proposed federal Arkansas Valley Authority would run a chain of dams and reservoirs across eight southwestern states similar to the Tennessee Valley Authority. Rep Clyde Willis said President Roosevelt expressed keen interest. The plan cites power, navigation, irrigation, and flood control as core goals with a three‑member board and a start‑up cost in the millions across listed reservoirs in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and neighboring basins.
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Southwest Area
Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Aguse
Clyde Willis
T. Ark
Arkansas Valley Authority
Roosevelt
St Francis
Senate
Elis
Morgenthau Seeks Increased Debt Authority for War Needs
U S Treasury head Morgenthau told the House Ways and Means Committee that borrowing power would exhaust in four months. He urged raising the federal debt limit to 65 billion and enabled sale of small denomination savings bonds and certificates to engage all citizens in financing national defense. He noted prior actions in January and projected debt totals by June 1943, while omitting detailed bond terms and possible tax hikes.
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Washington
Sam
Morgenthau
Treasury
House
Ways and Theans Committee
BUF
Roosevel
Ber
Prevent
Hough
Miss "Por
Baldentile
Gayda Charges U S Policy Violation Of Neutrality Now
Editorial from Gayda questions United States neutrality policy amid wartime tensions. Discussion centers on U S stance toward Britain, the fascist bloc, and alleged violations of international law with transfers and diplomacy cited as the core issues.
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Gayda
U.S
Italy
United
United States
Joe Fee
Nmxis
Garcia
Cardell Hull
Battrain
Washington
Memorial services set for Oklahoma clergyman Thurston
The body was to be brought here after memorials today in San Diego California for Theodore Payne Thurston a former Episcopal clergyman. Bishop Thomas Casady of Oklahoma will officiate at the services here after his death yesterday at his home in San Diego.
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Oklahoma
Cley
Theodore Payne Thurston
Episcopal
San Diego
Calif
Thomas Casady
Oil Industry Seeks Boost From Defense War Effort
The piece reports rising defense production thrusts lifting the oil industry. It notes calls for a 25 percent capacity rise to fuel aviation needs and domestic war material programs. Officials discuss federal powers and potential market impacts on oil and gas prices.
Chive Sons Work At Plane Field
Fragmented text describes Chive Sons at plane field with names and roles, referencing Westar Willer and Teeter among others. It mentions a president of Lig Neacker and a community event with implied dates and local officials. The legible items suggest a small local notice or a community update with scattered names and positions.
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Chive Sons
Plane Field
Ant
Willer
Cnn
Nde
York
Lig Neacker
Coun Rught
Dgninel
Gailationr Broielerbigh
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