Alfalfa Bill Murray Hosts Jubilant Night at Murray HQ
Oklahoma City July 5. Alfalfa Bill Murray held court for the plain folks at Governor Johnston Murray’s campaign HQ last night. He joked about not staying up for returns since age 20 and urged patience as returns came in. Johnston Murray said he would keep working hard, focusing on individual voters.
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Mr Fix Builds an Outdoor Grill for Summer Fun
A garden grill is shown as a centerpiece for informal parties. The guide covers site selection, foundation, materials like brick stone or cobble, and detailed brickwork, shelves, and a charcoal fire for best cooking results. It emphasizes drainage, wind direction, and keeping smoke away from guests.
Highway Commission Reports Record State Road Plan
The eight member highway commission outlines a long range program begun after district meetings, totaling over 533 million dollars. Since 1947, new contracts reach 79 million with 661 bridges and 1,417 miles of high type paving. Maintenance totals 14.5 million, with 2.06 million more planned. Gas tax has fallen while work volume rises, earning public confidence.
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Thanks for Election Help From Pontotoc County
The Ada News thanks many individuals including county election board members and police for aiding faster coverage of the election. Pontotoc county was among the first with complete unofficial returns sent to the Associated Press bureau in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma July primary features Monroney lead and Murray run-off
In Oklahoma the July 5 primary produced a near finish in the Fourth of July U S Senate race with Rep. Mike Monroney leading incumbent Elmer Thomas by 14 203 votes as 3591 of 3786 precincts reported Monroney 196 804 Thomas 182 603 Johnston Murray led in the governor race with 216 283 votes and a runoff appears assured against William Cor Murray’s father former Gov W H Murray remained at his son’s campaign HQ as returns showed Murray ahead The Rev Bill Alexander swept the GOP nomination and led a lively election eve campaign featuring TV appearances and entertainment
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Two Pay Fines in Traffic Cases
Two highway patrol cases were disposed of Wednesday morning by Percy Armstrong justice of the peace. Donald Ledford paid a fine and costs of 38 dollars for operating a motor vehicle without a license. He was picked up July 1 a half mile south of Roff on state highway 12. Ruby Jones paid a fine and costs of 20 dollars Monday afternoon after she was arrested for operating a motor vehicle on the left side of the road while meeting another car. Illinois grows 500000 dollars worth of cotton every year.
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College Revises Lettering Rules At East Central State
East Central State College faculty senate and President Dr. Charles F. Spencer announce revised lettering rules for sports and new awards for cultural and academic activities. Recognition will go to students excelling in band orchestra chorus debate drama clubs and other achievements to encourage development.
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Famous Criminal Lawyer Indicted in Chinatown Birth-Racket Case
Francisco July 6 A famed criminal lawyer and former Northern California campaign figure for Truman was indicted on eight counts after a federal grand jury. He denied charges as investigators trace a scheme to obtain birth certificates for Chinese immigrants evading immigration controls after World War I. The case references a broader probe of Chinese citizens returning to China with falsified birth dates and related documents.
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Pontotoc County Ballots Favor Monroney and Murray in Governor Senate Races
Pontotoc County backed John Monroney for the Democratic U S Senate nomination and Murray for governor in Tuesday’s balloting. Murray led Coe 4,304 to 3,499 with Elmer Thomas and Monroney ahead in late returns. Binns edged Monroney and Thomas as the county favored H D Binns in the county race for coal gate rancher.
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Plan Screening of Would Be Teachers
East Central State college plans a teacher training screening system crafted by the Faculty Senate and president Dr. Charles F. Spencer. A teacher training committee will approve students seeking training to exclude obviously unfit candidates, with a separate statement on academic freedom to follow.
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School Board In Several Actions
The School board of District 19 covering Ada and surrounding areas met Monday night and approved completing a gymnasium auditorium for Ns pier colored school using funds from the 1950-51 budget. A. J. Burleson won the contract for a new boiler at Glenwood school, designed to be transferable to a future building. Redeoration work on Washington and Living schools and furniture updates for Willard were authorized.
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