What if Means to U. 5 Tropical Disease in Vets
An authority on tropical diseases says about 22 million Americans who did not serve in the tropics are suffering from ailments picked up during military service in the tropics. He notes misdiagnoses and argues many veterans are wrongly collecting compensation for malaria. He cites amoebic dysentery and hookworm as real threats, urges surveys and better doctor training, and calls for fair treatment for veterans lacking medical records.
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Washington
Tropics
Thomas Mackie
Winstom Selem
N.C
Pacific Islands
U. S
Mackie Swiet
School of Tropical
Mackie
Veterans Administra
Tion
Amy Medical School
Con
Mield
Mackinsie
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Malarla
Winston-Satem
United States
I. A
Poosent
Defies Church Wins Miss West Virginia Contest
A 17 year old girl defied Catholic church threats of excommunication to win a Miss West Virginia title and a $3,000 college scholarship. The pageant, in August at Moundsville, leads to the Miss America contest in Atlantic City. Bishop Swiat condemned the pageant as indecent and two contestants withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whesling
W.va
Dune
Miss See Wade
Miss Morirwti
Ord
John J. Swiat
Padies
Moss Ford
Wearn
Oklahoma primary voter apathy and Senate race outlook
Oklahoma City June 26 report notes voter apathy as the first primary election nears with 206 days left. Estimates of turnout range 359000 to 400000, hingeing on candidate name recognition and grass roots efforts. Senate race dynamics involve Kerr and Rivkey with a report on surplus asset sales potentially influencing the contest. statewide races include four supreme court seats, criminal court, appellate court, corporation commission, full House, half Senate, county offices, and three constitutional questions on school levies, regents boards, and legislator salaries. Weather and travel conditions may affect turnout, with rain potentially lowering totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. William Cordell
State Election Board
Senate
United States
Congressional
War Assets Administration
Ross Rivkey
Guymon
Robert S. Kerr
Glenn C. Johnson
Kerr
Legislatire A
Criminal Court
Corporation Commission
House of Representatives
Board of Regents
Oklahoma
Higher Education Costs Rise in Oklahoma
Oklahoma regents say state universities and colleges will need about 315 million dollars for the next two financial years. The board sought 12 million for each of two current years but was cut to 8 million annually. Dr M A Nash cited a 10 percent rise in enrollment as a key reason, with concern over graduate work for more needy students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
M. A. Nash
Megre
Treman Signs Bill Extending Trade Agreement Act
Washington June 14. President Truttan signed a one year extension of the reciprocal trade agreements act Congress sent him. The measure changes procedure to give the tariff commission a bigger role in negotiating any new duty reducing agreements. Officials say it keeps the program going through June 1949 while critics warn of changes. The president criticized the new process but pledged to proceed with plans to broaden reciprocal trade and bring in other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truttan
Todey
Congress
Administration
Tariff Commission
State Department
Geneva
Foto
Megatavons
Commnissios
Pericl
Egramissio
Mrs Una Stouse Ends Summer Session Degree Path
Mrs Una Stouse majoring in history and English receives her degree at the end of the summer session at Past Central Mira. She first attended East Central in 1916 after graduating Coalgate high school. She taught in Schulter for 10 years and was grade principal for seven years. Ferrustrand is assistant county superintendent of schools in Okmulgee County. They reside in Schulter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Una Stouse
Past Central
Mira
Stouse
East Central
Coalgate High School
Schulter
Ferrustrand
Scimals
Okmulgee
Greek Guerrillas Attack Greek Army Roads
Greek guerrilla forces conducted three major attempts in 24 hours to disrupt the army's communications. In the latest action 450 guerrillas attacked the village of Aetorrachs south of Jean nine, aiming to impair movement along the Preveza road, a key line toward the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Nones
Gaid
Jeannine
Aetorrachs
Loeming Preveza
Yugoslavs Free Five Americans
Yugoslav authorities released five American soldiers who had been detained twenty days earlier after entering a boundary zone area in Trieste. U S Army and State Department reported that the release followed orders to notify Belgrade and involved the Americans being held aboard a small boat before their discharge. Communist papers in Trieste accused them of espionage presented by the Trieste region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trieste
U.S Army
Ae State Department
Belgrade
Beptere
Tong Datantion
Ganiontot
Albara Vescova
Free Territory
State Department
Fire Department
Im Trieste
Bernadotte Poised for Palestine Peace Talks Plan
UN mediator Count Folke Bernadotte may present initial peace suggestions to Jewish and Arab experts in Rhodesia to win agreement for a conference in Rhodesia with a possible extended truce. The return to Tel Aviv and further talks hinge on Arab and Jewish acceptance, amid escalating clashes and a cease fire nearing its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Curtis
Rhodes
Folke Bernadotte
Palestine
United Nations
Tel Aviv
Din
Mem 8
Bernadotte
Ara
Rhodesio
Palesting
Bernadette
Count Thert Bande
Negevi Desert
Acm
Fel Aviv
Haganah
el- Birne
Acre
Mrs. Russell Appointed to Teach in Texas
Mrs. Kate B Russell, after study in history and English, will teach in Texas. She previously attended Central State College at Eémong and Hast Central, entering in 193. A native of Mor Land, she brings eight years of teaching experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate B Russell
Texas
East Central
Russell
Central State College
Eémong
Hast Central
Ail Mimmer Sest Sigma
Mira Russell
Mor Land
Cedar Grove Club Holds Meeting
The Cedar Grove home demonstration club met at Mrs. Ethel Baker’s home with only four members due to muddy roads. Participants included Mrs. Estey Camaga, Mrs Woodnon Philiias, Mrs. AWA Bryant, the hostess, and guest Miss Juanita Floyd. Miss Amy Phillips presented two demonstrations on meats and vegetables and urged women to follow in preparing future exhibits. The club plans its next meeting at Mrs. A. A Bryant’s home on the 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Ethel Baker
Estey Camaga
Wood— Non Philiias
Awa. Bryant
Baker
Amy Phillips
Juanita Floyd
Boa
A. A Bryant
Philly Convention Sparks Noise as Demos Anticipated
A chaotic scene is expected at Philadelphia's Democratic convention opening July 12 as locals recall rowdy GOP gatherings. A South Dakota Sioux chief in feathered regalia backs Stassen, while residents note Democrats will out-shout the Republicans. The piece captures the carnival-like atmosphere and varied protest energy surrounding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpeh
Rity
Brotherly Love
Remy Ding
Wall Spottes Crow
South Dakota
Stassen
Sumer
Miss Rader Major in Speech at Murray State
Miss Rader completes work at Oklahoma A&M Murray State School of Agriculture Texas State College for Women and East Central. Home Ardmore public school twelve years. After graduation she plans to study at Oklahoma University for a master’s degree and works at the Ardmore Army Air Field base signaling office. She is a member of Pan American club International Relations and Pi Kappa Sigma sorority. She collects books pictures and phonograph records. She will graduate in July with a major in English and minors in speech and journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Murray State School of Agriculture
Texas State College For Women
East Central
Charline Rader
Rader
Ardmore
Ardmore Army al Fighd
Cherline
Pan American Club
International
Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority
Miss Rader
Oklahoma University
Frasiel
Doapervslista
Muenches Move On Boston See Leadership Change
The Muench family figures in Boston music and business news. Charles Muench is set to succeed Serge Moussevitsky as permanent conductor of the Boston Symphony next spring, while Lawrence Muench, president of Hood Rubber Co., has begun serving as president of the Chamber of Commerce. The two Muenchs are not related.
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Boston
Muench
Cherles Muench
Serge Moussevitsky
Cheries
Lawrence Muench
Hood Rubber Co
Chamber of Commerce
One Chance Out of 38 First Year Draft Figures
The piece explains the 1948 draft law and deferments with figures on how many young Americans will be drafted, registered, or exempt through 1949. It covers ages 18 to 25, the six week setup for boards, campus and work deferments, and the roles of the armed services and reserves in the draft process. It notes D-Day style draft timelines, registration dates, and potential overseas service, plus veteran and GI benefits context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rutledge
Washington
Uniforrm
Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Congress
Truman
Ge~lective Service
Bu Leiagh
Craft Agt
Troyne
Hatyever
Camp Ord
California
Campbell
Kentucky
National Guard
Air National Guard
Officers Reserve Corps
Regular Army Reserve
Air Force Reserve
Enlisted Reserve Corps
Naval Reserve
Marine Corps Reserve
Coast Guard Reserve
Public Health Service
Foreign Aid Bill Signed Assuring American Help
President Truman signed the 5.0 billion foreign aid package into law to back Western Europe, China, and occupied areas, aiming to curb communism and boost recovery. The bill provides 4 billion for ECA aid to Western nations, 4 billion for China recovery with 125 million for military use, 3.39 billion for governance and relief in occupied regions, and 225.9 million for Greece and the international children's feeding program in Europe, with spending over 12 to 13 months and flexibility for quick disbursement if needed. The move signals united resolve to aid enduring peace and prosperity globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prsident Truman
America
Europe
Executive
Congress
ECA
China
Japan
Koray
Ryukyus
Greece
First Draft Call Small Might Induct 225000 to 250000
Washington estimates the first year of the draft will induct 225000 to 250000 men, higher than prior 200000 to 225000 projections. The initial call after September 22 will be relatively large, with an average monthly rate near 20000. Training centers to reopen include Fort Riley, Camp Chaffee, Camp Breckridge, Camp Pickett, and others.
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Washington
Royall
Royal
Fort Riley
Kansas
Tenth Infantry
Camp Chattee
Fifth Armored Division
Camp Breckenridge
101St Airborne Division
17Th Airborne Division
Fort Ord
Calif
Fort Jackson
S. C
Lee Dix
W. J
Fort Knox
Pernell Teacher Graduates Soon
Louise Clark Bivins is set to graduate with the summer class at East Central Site college after completing Elmore City High School in 1937. She then entered Muray State School of Agriculture and moved to East Central the next year to begin teaching. she will return to Perceth to continue her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Clark Bivins
East Central Site College
Elmore City
Oklahoma
Mursay State Schagl ci Agri Surtace
East Centrak
Eluisa
Spake
Perceth
Officers Seize 82 Cases of Whiskey in Tomato Truck
Highway patrol and deputies stopped a Ford truck at the west edge of Adi. Roy Lionel Kaka was arrested for transporting liquor after officers found 82 cases of whiskey hidden with tomatoes. The load was valued around 000 and the truck linked to Kahn who lacked proper registration. The whiskey was stored in the sheriff’s vault pending charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lionel Kaka
Ae Air Dept
Oklahoma
Cy Kilien
Glenn Clark
Saerile Ray Good— Win
Adi
Kahn
Kohn
Kane
Froeper Hillian
Useful Item Safe At Tinker Field
A safety display will be housed in building T-12 at Tinker Air Force Base from Monday through Friday, announced by Cant. Elmer M. Warren Jr. The exhibit features neon displays, stools, a rounder, and components, with demonstrations and cautionary notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Tinker Airforce Base
Elmer MM. Warren, Jr
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Margy Dieverbe
Mrs. Russell
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Cedar Grove Club
Muddy Reeds
Philly
Muenches
Pernell
Frame Elmore High
Murray
Eest Central
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Ea Eo
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