Carefree Days in Samoa Are Pas Says Beachcomber
Douglas Lovelace reports on American Samoa life as white settlers, Navy men, and locals mix. Opportunities are scarce, bonds and marriages to Samoan women rise, yet few remain postwar. Some settle, others leave, while a beachcomber dream fades under island realities.
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Douglas Lovelace
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Hye
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Harold R. Nerup
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Karl Lippe
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Tutwils
Landreth to Receive Degree in July
Landreth will receive a bachelor degree with major in Fralate and minor in peogra. A native of Ada, he attended Byngt Ele schools and served in the navy stationed at Sap Diexe. After September he plans to coach at Frestongtt high school and remains active in basketball.
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East Central
Veron Huell Landreth
Mater
Peogra
Ada
Ie Lok
Navy
Penn
Sap Diexe
Lencreth Will
Frestongtt High School
Yernic Harkies
Bridge May Have lis 100th death by own action
SAN FRANCISCO June 73 The 16th death by own action at the Golden Gate Bridge is noted as officials recall past incidents. A man’s note and a found handbag sparked questions about suicides, with coast guard searches yielding no body. Historical data show 7 men have died here in prior years and 62 attempts have been pulled back, with 102 successfully crossing.
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San Francisco
Garden Gate Bridge
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Ottumwa
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Ite
wTowell Blark
Diane
Cielden
Coast Guard
Frank Cushing
Los Angeles
Alfred
Dusty) Rhodes
ULSAN
Cushing
Okla
Tulsen
T. G
Whittesbuream
Oxlshoma Department
Western Russians Against Communism in Europe’s Shadow
The essay argues communism is evil and unsustainable, noting Western Russians historically opposed bolshevism, some welcomed Nazi forces before their defeat, while others fled to exile. It suggests a future upheaval as people seek escape from police state rule, with nostalgia for freedom and resistance growing in Soviet dominated territories.
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Bewitt
Mackende AR Weiter AM
Belgie
Europe
Cnlumin
Russia
Une
Gec
Levine
Geraia
Hitler
Shem
Easteere
Soviet Union
Sanvan
Heqyab
State Reports Three Traffic Fatalities This Weekend
Oklahoma recorded three traffic deaths over the weekend raising the year total to 208. Two fatalities occurred in Oklahoma County on Sunday and the third in Garfield County. Names and ages include Murray, 64, Oklahoma City Route 3. Alfred Lee Partain, 28, Oklahoma City. McCare, 57, Hinton. One victim died at Oklahoma City hospital after a collision on Tom Wamie City Road, another died from injuries in Enid hospital after a head-on crash on Highway 21 near Bison Friday.
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Oklahoma County
Garfield
Scart
Herbey
Murray
Oklahoma
City
Alfred Lee Partai Rm
Oklahom
McCare
Hinton
Oklahoma City Hospital
Tom Wame City
McCane
Enid
Mrs Shaw Dies in Oklahoma City
Mrs Daisy Vij Shaw widow of late Oklahoma auditor A. S. Shaw died at her home Sunday from a heart ailment. A native of Texas she moved to Enid from Altus with her husband. Survived by two sons and five daughters. An Ohio man was arrested for beating his wife after the incident.
Tax Trends Show Oklahoma Tax and Growth Signals
The report notes total state tax collections at 1m with Oklahoma higher per capita tax bites among nearby states. It cites 34 percent more new Oklahoma businesses in early 1943 versus 1947, contrasts national declines, and argues tax rate cuts aided progress while urging continued fiscal reform and cooperation ahead of the legislature.
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Oklahoma
New Mexico
Oklahorta
Oklahome
Olla
Janie
Oxlshoma
Arkansas
Colorado
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Texas
Society Forms to Boost Segregation in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY June 26 A charter was filed for the Society for the Maintenance of the Integrity of the White Race and Good Government State and Federal The group aims to prosecute violators of segregation laws oppose amalgamation advocate reimposition of voter literacy tests and support qualified candidates for public offices with key organizers including Fletcher Riley and associates.
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Oklaboma City
Fletcher Riley
Secretary of State
Society
Riley
O'Day
Bob Schuyler
J. B Lawton
Rafael Riawel
Ten Injured When Boat Motor Goes Explodes in Harbor
Ten persons were injured when the auxiliary motor of a 33 foot sailboat exploded and the craft burned to the waterline in Belmont Harbor on Chicago's north side. The vessel was about 100 feet offshore. Injured were taken to hospital where attendants reported none believed seriously hurt.
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Chicago
Belmont Harbor
Eheact
Barefoot Ball At Eureka Springs Hotel Radio Event
Eureka Springs Ark hosts a barefoot dance at the Basin Ve hotel roof garden as part of a radio show. Guests including newlyweds Mr and Mrs Howard Foreman from Santa Ana Calif attend with shoes off, some residents objecting quietly. Mayor Russell leads proceedings barefoot, while staff report several invited dancers and musicians performed sans footwear.
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Ark
Dune
Quark
Basin Ve
Fac Oor
Mars
Howard Foreman
Santa Ane
Calif
Yaci
Thomas W. Jackson
Bob Buns
BR. O. Plenty
Dairy Maes
Barefoot Joe M. Parkhill
Parkhill
Eureka Springs
Russell Harefooted
Nowrse
Ada Rodeo Bucking Horses Arrive for August Event
Bucking horses for the Ada Rodeo of August 1914 have arrived and are pastured. They’re noted for spirit and independence, with extra temperament shaping their bucking. a select few kept for competition. The Elks committee, in charge of rodeo arrangements, finds horses more particular about their charges than many registered quarter horses.
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Lwdbok
Texas
Elks Elus Committee
Flood threat wanes as Arkansaw flood passes Fort Smith
The Arkansaw River flood threat diminishes as a 1 7 foot crest moves past Fort Smith. Little Rock and North Little Rock prepare for potential rises while damage remains negligible. Forecast crests for Ozark Dardanelle Morrilton and Little Rock are adjusted downward with stages near or above flood levels but not dangerous. City officials inspect sandbags and seawalls as gates close and plans remain in place for emergency response.
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Little Rock
Port Smith
North
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Tives
Paris
Weather Bureau
Ozark
Dardanelle
Morrilton
Ping Bluff
Om Togt
Paul M. Zander
Little Roth
Elder Johnson
Collision Fatal Near Enid Oklahoma
Okla June 26 Cleveland Quinn MecCane 57 died today from injuries after a head on crash two miles south of Besom Enid hospital treated four others from the second car including Licxve Layman Dever and a Dever spouse and HL Cars Guy Mon Okla McCatte served as sales manager for the American Asbestos Co.
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Charles Hers
MecCane
Cleveland
Qhin
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Licxve Layman Dever
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McCatte
American Asbestos Ca
Movie Cast Sets Fireworks on Gov Turner's Ranch
Filming for the Technicolor feature Pulsa at Gov Roy J Turner’s ranch proceeds amid plans for July fireworks and explosive effects. Chief effects man Russell Shearman says dynamite substitutes nitro for safety and lower blasts, while rain and plane noise delay some shooting. The crew erected a 1920s style derrick and shed two miles north of the governor’s home as mud and weather challenge progress.
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Eagle Lion
Roy J. Turner
Shearman
Stuart Feister
Robert Preston
Vetecam
Gov. Turner
Fork Ag
Big turnover of personnel at U.S. Moscow Embassy
Moscow June 28 The United States embassy in the USSR is undergoing an almost complete turnover of staff. Ambassador Walter B. Smith is expected to depart this year. Major changes include at the top ranks as well as the agricultural, economic, and administrative offices. Many longtime personnel will be replaced and the house staff also undergoes wholesale changes, leaving only about a dozen familiar faces after the reshuffle.
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Moscow
United States
Ussr
Walter B. Smith
Truman
Ethridge Burbresar
Frederick Feistharer
Mins Ruth Briggs
Geom
Robert Macon
Warren Copter
Teew
Wallace Objects To Green Remark
Burlington VI June 26 Wallace Henry Wallace, former vice president and New Party presidential candidate, objected to AFL President William Green calling him a republican auxiliary. He said the Republican Party views him as an enemy allied with Democrats and noted the main difference between candidates is advisors from New York versus Missouri. Green had described him as a republican auxiliary in talks with White House reporters after a meeting with Truman.
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Lphe
Henry Wallace
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Gren
Baby Hippo Sold For Three Thousand Five Hundred
MEMPHIS Tennessee June 1967 Baby hippo at the Overton Zoo weighing about 800 pounds was sold for 3500 dollars. Superintendent FL S ew noted it fetched 300 dollars more than a previous calf sold to Fort Worth a year earlier. Another hippo is expected with Venus and Adons referenced.
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Memphis
Tern
Overton
Two Killed When Airplane Crashes Near Heavener
In Heavener Oklahoma six miles south of the town a small airplane crashed killing Eugene Cole a 21 year old farmer and Idey Norad a 29 year old drug store employee. Cole piloted the craft recalling his recent license or training as observers described the crash near Cole's farm. Clarence Christianson reported the plane fell into a spin and was demolished.
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Ofte
Eugene Cole
Iduy
Dewey's Story Is One Of Comebacks In Politics
Rex Ryleader profiles Thomas E. Dewey tracing his long GOP comeback arc from New York prosecutor to governor and presidential nominee. Born March 24 1902 in Owosso Michigan, Dewey built a career with repeated political rebounds, including a 1948 landslide renomination and victory. He and his wife Francine run a Pawling dairy farm with sons Tollory and John, while Dewey’s New York tenure boosted surpluses, tax cuts, and veterans bonuses amid ongoing public debates.
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Bagotan
Darkhorse
Waa
John J. Bennett
New York State
Michgan Clolr
Chicago
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PCR
James B. Mead
Foote
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George Dewey
Francie Eileen Hutt
Sapulpa
Ohlo
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Lefmann
Vidi
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Ite
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Pawling
Farmer Dewey W Vote Faces Local Politics
Town farmer Dewey Warren Vote near Bradgate, an owner of a 233 acre farm, denies being related to any party leaders. He says he plans to vote Republican, though he jokes about the confusion and public perceptions of his name. The reporter notes the oddity of a local surname fueling political chatter.
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Bradgate
Dewey Warren
Thomas E. Dewey
Earl Warren
Kerr Leads in Newspaper Polls for Oklahoma Senate Seat
Oklahoma voters see Kerr ahead in major newspaper surveys across counties. Early month polls show Kerr leading in most metro and rural counties, with margins widening as more counties report. Analysts note the former governor holds strong support among undecided voters and party loyalists, suggesting a favorable trajectory toward November.
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Pall Wiley
Dalle
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Shounen Mery
Saandae
Scar
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