Conservatism Gains in North Carolina Primary Defeat of Graham
The piece argues a rising southern conservatism after Senator Frank Graham’s NC primary loss. It links Graham’s university leadership to his political shift, notes Kerr Scott’s support for Graham and the resulting repudiation of both state and national administrations, and predicts a broader conservative swing in spring and summer races. It cites Willis Smith as the conservative beneficiary and mentions Pepper’s earlier defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Graham
North Carolina
Truman
South
Graham
University of North Carolina
Kerr Scott
Washington
States Senate
Broughton
Senate
Willis Smith
Pepper
Florida
Smith
Byrd
Virginia
George
Georgia
Tramah
Ada Growth and Oil News Inspire Regional Outlook
The Ada area shows a census led gain with many residents living outside the urban core, commuting from rural areas and smaller towns. An emerging oil field near Center and ongoing production in Coal County promise potential major pools, while residents reflect on economy, work, and lifestyle shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Coal County
Prefers To Be Right Governor Lausche Endorses Taft Policy
Governor Frank J. Lausche of Ohio signals he may vote for Republican U S senator Robert A. Taft in November, arguing that choosing what is best for state and nation transcends party loyalty. The piece lauds principled independence, citing Henry Clay on being right over gaining power, and stresses integrity over crowd conformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
U. S
Henry Clay
Democracies and Communism Compared in Power and Cooperation
The piece argues dictators favor ruling their own kind over free peoples and warns democracies risk autocratic drift when power concentrates. It notes contrasts between democratic consent and unchecked authority, citing England's Socialists and the danger of officials gaining irreversible power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
Balance of power shifts as Congress questions executive control
A reflective column argues the three branches of government must remain independent amid wartime strain. It cites Rep Doughton and Rep Vinson criticizing presidential influence over revenue and military policy, suggesting Congress may reassert its constitutional prerogatives. The piece warns voters to judge candidates by achievable promises and cautions against overpromising during campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Branch
Hitler
Mussolini
Robert L. Doughton
House
Ways and Means Committee
White House
Carl Vinson
Armed Services Committee
Congress
Truman
Tiger annuals of East Central 1949 50 reach campus
The Tiger college annual for the 1949-50 school year arrived after a roundabout journey. Eddie Moore retrieved the missent bundles, nearly mistaken at a highway stop for bootlegged goods, before the load was revealed as yearbooks. The edition honors Dr. Charles F. Spencer, in his first year as East Central president after serving as acting president and prior as a government instructor.
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East Central College
Weatherford
Eddie Moore
Oklahoma City
Eddie
Dormer Ada
Charles F. Spencer
East Central
Feathered Headbands End Reading Club Month Ends Noticeably
Ada Public Library staff note the Wikaya reading club closes its first month with children receiving feathered headbands. Leaders Cherokees (Hayes), Choctaws (Irving), Creeks (Washintogr), and Chickasaws (Willard) show strong showings with multiple members earning 1 to 6 feathers for headbands.
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Ada Public Library
Wikaya
Hayes School
Irving
Washintogr
Willard
Shirley Ann Byrd
Sharon Kaye Decker
Linda Ja Gibons
Linda Ann Graves
Cathy Haliburton
Peggy Haliburton
George Hanson
Larry Hillman
Rhetta Kaye Johnson
Ann Littlefield
Tommie Sue Magar
Sherrill Parquettes
Joyce Pegram
Gary Pilgrim
Mayo Powers
Bobby Williams
Norma Ann Williams
Jan Butler
Julie Butler
Gilbert Gardiner
Pontotoc dairy herd leaders report June butterfat results
The Pontotoc county Dairy Herd Improvement Association remains ahead in Oklahoma with June butterfat production data. Top adult cow owners include Harral Allen, Phillip Busby, and Howard Smith, among others, with several entries over 50 pounds. Junior DHIA highlights include Dewayne Sherrell and Ocie Lee Young. The report also covers pond fish applications, dairy sire activity, and local pest control notes for evergreens and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Sam Dew
Jersey
Claude V. Thompson
Phillip Busby
Holstein
Howard Smith
Guernsey
Harral Allen
Herbert
Renzo Cooper
Lambert
Kerr
Junior Dhia J. Dewayne Sherrell
Billy Lucas
Ocie Lee Young
Dewayne Sherrell
Leroy Stonecipher
Guermnsey
W. P. George, Jr
W. George, Jr
Silly Gene Young
Ray Young
Tom George Battetay
Bounty
Billy Roel Gibson
Donald Dyer
Ben Redman
Dean Young
Guy Shipe
Richard Soutze
T. M. Cook
Lolita Laxton
Vernon Laxton
T. H George
Harold Krannig
J. F. Wainscott
Betty Sullivag
Jim Thomas
W. E.harvey
Mr. Harvey
Michael Canada
Charles Chandler
Cedar Grove
Wayne Gray
Kennith Gibson
Allen
Bill Lucas
Fitzhugh
Calvin Krannig
Uedie Etchieson
Roff
Bill Corbis
Tony Corbin
Butch Wigley
Barbara Wigley
McLish
Jack Shipe
Ada
New Fiscal Year Moves In Budget Making In Order
Yesterday marked the July 1 start of a new fiscal year as city and county officials shift to budget planning. Final income reports and complete bill records are required to place funds in divisions, guiding spending. In some counties the two year term of elected commissioners begins in November.
Make-Your-Own Mix For Biscuits And Cakes
A 1930s era note introduces a pantry method to create a make-your-own mix from flour salt baking powder and shortening. The base stores well and serves biscuits quick breads waffles cakes and cookies with varying amounts of sugar liquid or milk. A ham pinwheels recipe uses the mix with mustard soup milk and ham to form rolled pastry cuts and bakes at high heat for serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. Barberthe
Traffic Deaths in State Show Drop
Oklahoma City report shows 34 fewer traffic deaths in the first half of 1955 versus 1954. Safety Commissioner Paul Reed cited declines statewide with 18 counties reporting fatalities. Osage tops with 10, Tulsa and Oklahoma counties total 17, and June daytime crashes tripled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Paul Reed
Tulsa
Osage
Mancle
Payne
Kingfisher
Stephens
Soviet Press Builds Picture Of Deliberate Aggression Plot
Moscow reports a deliberate U S aggression plot against North Korea as observers note calm at home. They blame Truman and American militarists, claim South Korea was attacked, and say Dulles signaled action while the U N council was led to believe a meeting would occur, amid late tension relaxation in Soviet occupied East Germany.
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Moscow
United States
North Korea
South Korea
Truman
Korea
John Foster Dulles
State Department
U. N. Security Council
Moscow Literary Gazette
U. S
United Nations Security Council
Council
Lake Success Sai
Washington
East Germany
Oklahoma highway bids set for July 11 opening
Oklahoma City July 1 The state highway commission will open bids July 11 on 37 projects across 18 counties totaling 4 375 158. Highway Director H E Bailey reports it is the third 4 million dollar letting in as many months. Projects span 18 counties and include 141 miles of construction with 77 miles paving 41 miles gravel surface and 22 miles grading and drainage.
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Oklahoma City
State Highway Commission
H. E. Bailey
Alfalfa
Carter
Cimarron
Cleveland
Cotton
Jefferson
Latimer
Leflore
Noble
Nowala
Okmulgee
Ottawa
Osage
Payne
Pontotoc
Tillman
Wagoner
Woods
Washita
Carter County
Miami
Grandfield
Tilman County
Cotton County
Randlett
Young Hunters Paroled To Parents After Incident
Two young hunters released to their parents after Friday questioning by County Judge Tom Dickeown. One boy fired a small caliber through a stock room window. He surrendered his gun and must pay for the window. A visitor from Oklahoma City was released without further questioning. Sheriff J D Garza's force arrested them Friday morning. Two clerks were unharmed. Stillwater Oklahoma July 1. About 200 members of university clubs will attend an international conference April 10-14 1951. Twenty six persons were killed on county roads.
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House
Senate
Valley View Hospital
Tom D. 3Ickeown
Oklahoma City
J. D. Garz
Stillwater
Okla
International Relations Pelubs
United States
Canada
Mexico
Oklahome Ao and M Obilege
Wallace Sworn in As Federal Judge Will Serve as Roving Judge
William R. Wallace was sworn in today as a federal district judge and will serve as roving judge for the three Oklahoma districts. He succeeds the late Bower Broaddus, with William J. Holloway among attendees. Judge Edgar S. Vaught administered the oath as Wallace outlined a balanced philosophy between precedent and moral judgment.
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Wallace
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
William R. Wallace
Bower Broaddus
William J. Holloway
Edgar S. Vaught
Alfred P. Murrah
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Denver
Eugene Rice
Egyptian Troops Ordered to Fire on Armistice Violations
Cairo reports Egyptian minister of war Mustafa Nusrat Bey ordered troops to open fire immediately on any Israeli violation of Palestine armistice lines after an Israeli attack east of Rafah on the Gaza front. Tel Aviv dispatches note an Israeli patrol briefly entered Egyptian territory near Rafah and withdrew after shots in the air. Al Misri reports Israeli air covered assault on Karam ibn El Muslim east of Rafah, killing one resident and burning wheat crops and Arab homes.
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Cairo
Egypt
Palestine
Mustafa Nusrat Bey
Rafah
Gaza
Tel Aviv
United Nations Armistice Commission
al Misrissid
Karam Ibn el Muslim
Rafan
Ada Quadrille Road Tour Brings Square Dancing Acts
Ada Quadrille plans a road run with two stops at Chickasha Tuesday and Shawnee Thursday continuing a contract performance for Radeon. The three day Texas stand drew strong crowds. Egypt reports progress in milking buffalo, claiming high butterfat content in milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Chickasha
Shawnee
Radeon
Texas
Egypt
Tts
Voters Should Think for Themselves on Seniority and Jobs
The writer urges American voters to be active and not swayed by propaganda about seniority in Congress. They argue laws promoting seniority block qualified workers under 65 and demand honest, energetic candidates. The note also mentions Bronx Zoo claims about earthworm farming and platypuses needing earthworms.
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U.S. Congress
Ouru. S. Senate
Ada
Congress
U. S
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