Fourth of July at Platt National Park Draws Big Crowd
John D. Davis of Ada joined about 75,008 visitors at Platt National Park Sulphur during the extended Fourth weekend. Park officials reported record crowds with families picnicking and cooling off at Buffalo Springs as staff worked to keep facilities tidy amid the holiday rush.
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John D. Davis
Gremeece
Hkcheston
Ada
Platt National Park
Young John
Buffalo Springs Park
Oklahoma Plane Crash Kills Officer Near Texas Border
BYIRS Texas July 3 An air force officer died when a plane ran out of fuel and crashed in a pasture near the Texas Oklahoma border. Captain James Harrison of Fort Sill Oklahoma was found in his open parachute within the town limits. First Lt Eugene J Timony of Goodfellow Air Force Base San Angelo parachuted to earth nearby and was aided by a motorist. Timony said he had helped Captain Harrison bail out and believed the captain did so.
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Byirs
Texas
Air Force
James 3. Harrison
Fort Sill
Oklo
Texas- Oklahoma
Eugene J. Timony
Goodfellow Air, Force Base
San Anegio
Hearby Ichita Falls
Harrison Dollee
Oklahoma Weekend Toll: Ten Die In Violent Deaths
Over the long July 4 weekend ten people died violently in Oklahoma eight on highways and two by drowning The figure raises the year’s highway deaths to 65 amid rising overall fatalities The report details several fatal crashes including a two car highway collision near Shawnee and a three car crash on State Highway 13 One victim’s body remained unrecovered after disappearing in the Canadian River north of Winter sky bridge
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Oklahoma
Charles
William Jarvis, Jr
Luther
U.S. 66
Wellatees
Leonard Martin
Shewnee
Shawnee
Kevin W. Vaughn
Thackerville
Gainesville
Texa
Mllus Howth
Iaxke
Stigler
Canadian River
Winter Ficht
Wounded Youth Is Married Sunday
Alyn Sonny Ivers, severely wounded in defending his fiancée Betty Bowen, married her Sunday at General Hospital while doctors work to remove a bullet from his neck. Brock, the would be robber, was killed in the ensuing struggle after Sonny disarmed him.
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Los Angeles
Alyn
Sonny) Ivers
Gener/sh
Sonny
Betty Bowen
Rowe
Betty
William EB. Brocle
Brock
Fay
Deeper Borizons to Be Tested in Chickasha
Deeper borizons planned by Little Nick Oil Co in Chickasha Oklahoma for a 10,000 foot test on a crest of the Chickasha gas field. The firm will run a Be inch casing and set 7 inch pipe to about 3 00 feet.
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Chickasha
Okla
Little Nick Oil Co
Glover
John B Nichols
Aeschylus Defeated by Sophocles in 465 B.C.
Historical note states Aeschylus, famed Greek tragedian, faced contests that year and was defeated by Sophocles in 465 B.C., marking a shift in dramatic leadership.
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Aeschylus
B.C
Sophocles
Traffic Heavy in Brea After July Fourth Weekend
Heavy travel across Brea as July Fourth weekend ends with few serious crashes. One notable accident late Monday at Ninth and Mississippi sent four people to a hospital. Mrs Lawrence and child endured head lacerations and shock. Several others injured in separate shuffles as police logged multiple arrests for drunkenness and reckless driving.
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Mississippi
Lseal
Katherine. Lawrene
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James Co Walker
Ty Allen
Walker
Jewell Carvin
3 Inch
Myrtle Curry
West Sixth
Han Burned in Gas Blast Is in Hospital
J Robinson of Crosbie Baseline plant near Fittscoosa was burned in a gas explosion at the plant late Monday night. He reached Valley View hospital around 10:30 pm and received treatment for severe burns on the face hands and under the arms including some third degree burns. His condition was reported as fairly good on Tuesday morning.
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East Fourteenth
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Fittscoosa
Valley View Hospital
Buns
Earlie
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Danver trio drifts Arkansas River toward New Orleans
A roving trio from Danver University, Jerry Pankow John Ony Everett and Dick Henke, arrived in Ponca City by canoe on the Arkansas River. They left Puebla Colorado aiming for New Orleans on a leisurely trip slowed by mud and sand bars.
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Ponca City
Onl
Peetre
Danver University
Arkanyas
Jerry Pankow
Johnony Everett
Dick Henke
Puebla
Colorado
New Orleans
Four Die As Neon Signfall Crashes Building
Four people were killed when the top floors of a building collapsed on North Side Federal Street during a street crowd. Four more injured were listed as critical at Allegheny General Hospital. Fire crews dug victims from debris as signs and neon advertising weighed down the brick structure.
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Pittsburgh
Streom
Federal Street
Inforth
T J. McGee
Pennsylvania
Avorker
Charles Schmid
Ask
Viole Bicle
Michael McDermott
Thou ‘Senda
Parsons
Joe Cuno
Konow
Oklahoma State Association of the Dead Elects Officers
Oklahoma City July 5 The Oklahoma State Association of the Dead closed its three day meeting by electing officers and naming Tulsa as the site of next year s convention in 1930. Officers are Alex Hickersom president Guy Calame vice president Bloyd Bridses secretary Eldwx Davis secretary and others.
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Oklahoma City
Oslahoma State Association of the Dead
Tulsa
Alex ,Hickersom
Guy Calame
Bloyd Bridses
Oklahoma Cirz
Eldwx Davis
Sulghus
Sulphur Rodeo Draws Large Crowds at Hereford Heaven Stampede
More than 1000 fans packed the Sulphur arena for the annual Hereford Heaven Stampede, with 3000 seats filled per performance and many standing. Ray Gamblin of Fort Worth won the bronco riding event with a 2:83 time, as other winners included Mack Kirnimbraith Funcom Sammy Suttle and Jack Allen. Prizes totaled 1950 dollars plus entry fees, shared across events like calf roping bulldogging goat brane and barrel races.
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Hereford Heaven
Ray Gamblin
Pt Worth
Tex
Mack Kirnnibranth
Funcom
Sammy Suttle
Duncan
Jack Alen
Ed Rend
Five Reelected County Officials Begin New Terms
Five county officers, re-elected in November, start two year terms after Tuesday oath takes. Commissioners Dave Gray, Bob Austell, and Ben Thompson are sworn in by the county judge. County officials Norman C. Mitchell and Virgil Hunt also take oaths and file bonds in their offices.
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Fice
Dave Gray
Bob Austell
Ben Thompson
Ken
Norman C. Mitchell
Virgil Hunt
Epith. Berm
Hunt Gid Mitchel
Mke
Legless Girl Finds New Friend Amid Hope and Help
A legless girl, Imogene, is comforted by Norma Caruthers who also lost legs in an auto crash. Norma promises Imogene she will swim and dance again. Phil Davis, linked to a boating accident at Lake Tahoe, faces charges as investigators review unsafe operation. The report notes Nevada’s sparse population context.
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Reng
Neww
Bnogene Wittsche
Roseville
Cakié
Norma Caruthers
Theka
Kas
Imogene
Norma
Lake Tahoe
Phil Davis
Oakland Automobile Gediar
Roff News highlights local visits and family travel
Residents and visitors fill a weekend with news of long journeys and family gatherings. Names from Rofton, Boldenville, Seminole, and nearby towns appear among those visiting relatives in Oklahoma, Texas, and California, with closures and church events noted in passing.
Provest Sellings In Siam Brings Pestilence Rumors
A jagged sample of fragmented notes mentions Siam and Bangkok with disorder, arrests, and a village alarm. It reports residents reporting to village clerks, police actions, and deaths without trial. Local names and places appear alongside travel, families, and harvest references from Ada and nearby towns.
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Bangkok
Tanger
Nai
Nei Rau
Nat Pun Mamiow
Connally Opens Senate Debate on Treaty Commitments
Senator Connally opened the Senate debate on a treaty that would require a two thirds vote to become binding, stressing it does not automatically commit the United States to war. Fewer than a dozen senators voiced approval of the crack, while Taft and others criticized the pact as potentially eroding Congress's war powers. Senator Henderson is expected to speak tomorrow as backers prepare for passage this session.
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Walmington
Daly
Senate
Erea
Harchaset Moe
Tho Wat
Taft R Torkey
France
Jones
Congress
Jury to Get Hiss Case on Thursday
New York report states Alger Hiss perjury trial will go to the jury Thursday after brief morning testimony. Judge Kaufman indicated limited further testimony tomorrow, with the defense to finish summation and the government to rest its case by noon.
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New York
Juke
Alger Hiss
Toon
Szmeusz Kaufman
Tod
Umik Tomorow
Kaufmar
Governm Mint
Cigarette Production Spotlight in Richmond Va
Richmond Virginia leads U S cigarette output on election days, producing about one third of national supply. The noted volume reflects the city’s role in global distribution and industrial capacity.
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Richmond
U. S
NEA Strong For Nations Schools
At the 87th annual National Education Association convention in Boston delegates debated loyalty oaths for teachers. NEA leaders warned of rising student enrollments and emergency certificates, urging expanded funding and recruitment to avert a crisis in education and protect teachers’ welfare.
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Repreeniati
Maton
Ace
Clasroom
Nafienst Education Association
Sapa
Pete
Aia Maebling
Ton
DLC
Closercom
Aggern
K Studer Baker
Atrong. Vincent
Brie
NEA Teesident
Ieow
Bain
Wheelock Co
Baston
Seh
Silicosis Crisis in Bolivian Mines Affected Workers Seek Indemnity
Bolivia contends with thousands of miners suffering silicosis amid weak protections and delayed payouts. Social workers and the health ministry push rehabilitation and cash aid, but funds drain quickly as exminers return to farms or factory labor. Indemnities range from modest to large sums, while respirators are scarce and conditions worsen at higher altitudes.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Federal Health Ministry
Jenny
Churches and Schools Lead in Busy Building Plans
In Ada area reports show rapid construction with multiple churches and schools advancing projects. First Methodist Church began a $226,000 facility with foundation laid and a two month finish forecast, while Trinity separating from Criniky Baptists plans a new 47 by 68 foot school near Tenth and Farner. East Central College advances the Lomcheid Library with marble walls arriving and flooring to follow, and Bethel Tree Will Baptist and Pentecostal Holiness churches also expanding facilities. Construction timing ranges May to mid-August for various sites, with total costs spanning thousands to around $15,000 in some cases.
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Ady Church
A. Ridge
Ridge
Tenth and Farner
Bethel Tree Will Baptist Church
Ada
Dom Nell
East Sixteentia
G. W. Wassen
Seventh and Cherry
East Central College
Lomcheid
Oscar Parker
Vie Martiz
Willards School
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Chauncey
Memorial Union
Board 6 Regents
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