Dust Bowl concerns contested by Erickson in Midwest
Velan crop reporter W Erickson of Minneapolis says a Washington Soil Conservation report exaggerates dust bowl risk. He toured the Texas panhandle western Kansas and eastern Colorado reporting unprecedented subsoil moisture and good prospects for next year’s wheat. He notes heavy rains across the region totaling four to six inches in parts and three to four inches north toward Boise City and Johnson Kansas through Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Erickson
Velan
Minneapolis
Minn
United States Soil Conservation Service
Washington
Erickson
Texas Panhandles
Kansas
Colorado
H. H. Bennett
Soil Conservation
Canyon
Texas
Amarillo
Dumas
Stratford
Boise City
Oklo
Johnson
Syracuse
Lake
Scare Buying Spreads Amid Wartime Rumors
Scare buying appears in rotated spots driven by rumors of shortages in cars, tires, batteries, sugar, and coffins. Dealers warn against hoarding, noting true supply remains varied and that price controls or delayed deliveries could worsen inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
New York
Guime
Sears
Cuba
Washington
Detroit
Reds
Far East
U. S
Jarman to Resign As State Senator
Oklahoma announces July resignation by State Senator Jarman amid upheaval. Governor Roy J. calls for a special session to align with a July 25 primary, following Jarman’s failure to respond after a vacancy caused a special election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarman
Oklahoma
Roy J. Fc
Mixe Manroner
Ouera
Newsmen Pack Lots Into Short Stints Over Korean Line
Reporters scramble in Korea and Japan as the Signal Corps telephone system strains under wartime demand. About 100 Western correspondents, initially five, cover events from Suwon to Tokyo with improvised gear and chaotic transport.
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Korea
U.S
Rey
Tokyo
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Republic
Japan
Signal Corps
Suwon
U S Supremacy at Wimbledon extends fifth year
Wimbledon notes America holds men's and women's singles, women's doubles, and half the mixed doubles titles. Louise Bough dominates women's events with third straight doubles crown and multiple mixed doubles titles with partners from Delaw are and South Africa. German-born champions have alternated in men's singles with Yvon Petra and later Budge Patty after a line of American players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Eng
United States
Sam
Louise Brough
Beverly Hills
Calif
Miss Bough
Margaret Osborne Dupont
Wilmington
Del
Eric Sturgess
South Africa
Yvon Petra
France
Jack Kramer
Bob Falkenburg
Ted Schroeder
Budge Patty Ae Es
Truman to Ask for More Fight Funds
President Truman likely will request Congress for additional military funds to sustain the Korean war effort. Senators said the Senate Appropriations Committee has been informed a new request will follow, targeting enlistment drives and, if needed, the draft, with only a moderate amount sought at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Korea
Senate
Chavez
D-Nm
Tme
Itteo
Be Extra Careful With Picnics and Resort Meals
Nutrition guidance warns against unsafe outdoor meals in warm weather. It covers choosing clean eating venues, cooking hamburgers thoroughly, storing milk, and keeping sandwiches cool with insulated bags. Tips include snack prep, avoiding unsupervised water, and safe egg and salad serving for picnics and home meals.
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Edith M Rarber
New Tuberculosis Hospital Building Plan For Oklahoma
Oklahoma City reports 12 new federal aid hospital projects totaling about 6 million dollars this year for tuberculosis facilities. Dr Gray Mathews says eastern Oklahoma tuberculosis sanitarium at Talihina will receive a 965500 addition as the first phase with 60 percent federal funds and 40 percent state funds from a 636 million institutional building bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Gray Mathews
Oklahoma
Talihina
South Carolinians End Campaign for Governor and Senate
South Carolina voters go to the polls to nominate candidates for governor and senator a primary that centers on states rights and racial questions James Byrnes seeks a comeback to office while former governor candidates vie J Strom Thurmond opposes Olin Johnston in a contest seen as a referendum on integration and federal court race reforms about 375000 expected to vote from 522000 registered voters including about 70000 Black voters with contests in four U S House seats and numerous county offices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina
U.S
James F. Byrnes
Byres
J. Strom Thurmond
Olin D. Johnston
South
House of Representatives
Teas
Thurmond
Johnson
Baye
Tromac
Red Cross Expands Plans For Pontotoc Disaster Aid
An organizing meeting for Pontotoc County Red Cross disaster preparedness information and registration sub committee set the framework for handling disaster data. The group names chair Joyce Miller with aides and lists multiple supporting committees, headquarters at courthouse and college, and roles including shelter locating and processing relief requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantotoc County
Red Cross
Pontotoc County
Joyce Miller
E. H. Schroeder
Pauline Naylor
Hobart Orton
Jake Blevins
Lou Jean Waldschmidt
Merle Upchurch
Betsy Buchason
Jack Cahill
Betty Mayes
Magachine Brundidge
Stuart Linscheid
Velma Perkins
Edna Lassiter
Ida Jo Hilbert
Jadys Reed
Della Bedford
Sara Boswell
Mildred Burris
Maness Seeks State Department Post After World Tour
George H. Maness of Ada has traveled an extended circuit through Manaus Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo in Brazil Chungking and Nanking in China Manila in the Philippines Montevideo Uruguay serving as second secretary and vice consul. A Ada High School and East Central State College alumnus he studied at the National University of Mexico and Oklahoma A and M. He taught Spanish and served as a high school principal before joining the foreign service in 1940. He became a foreign service staff officer in 1946 and remained in the career in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Maness
South Center
Ada
Department In State
Washington, D. C
Manaes
Rio de Janeiro
Leo Paulo
Brazil
Chungking
Nanking
China
Manilalin
Philipines
Montevideo
Uruguay
Pauls Valley
Maness
Ada High School
Sgt Hodge Added As Army Recruiter Ada Ada Recruiting Station
Sgt Charles B Hodge reported for duty at the Ada recruiting station joining Sgt Terrell to interview and accept applications for Army and Air Force careers. Lt Keiffer and S/Sgt Talley will visit July 14 in room 309 Post Office building to interview for Officer Candidate School Aviation Cadets WAC and WAF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Hodge
USA
USAF
Adz
Terrell
United States Army
United States Wir
Sgt
Hodge
Ada
Fort Hood
Texas
Ser
Terrelix
Sgt. Hodge
Army
Air Force
Aviation
Womens Air Force
Women’s Arms Corpux Terrell
Keiffer
Talley
WAC
WAF
Post Office
Curious Corn Not A Human Food Yet Big In Feed Markets
Corn’s value lies in livestock feed as the U S produces vast tonnages with only a fraction used for breakfast foods and meals for people. The rest supports cattle and hogs while some markets see it as surplus amid debates over its uses and policies.
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United States
Here Comes the Bride and the Rituals of Marriage
The article traces wedding customs across ages and cultures from grain showers to cake cutting, shoe exchanges, and gifts. It notes the symbolism of fruitfulness, the shifting rites, and the modern tiered cake and dowry remnants. It mentions floods of gifts honoring brides from a Holland case and the enduring belief in shared prosperity.
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London
Hollland
East Central Poets Anthology Celebrated at East Central State College
East Central students produced Flints and Flowers a poetry anthology guided by Prof Edwin Baker. Critics praise the collection for vivid imaginations and varied forms from imagist free verse to sonnets with many named poets including Pat Dutton Ann Kimmel Wilma Jo Walker Edne Wadington John Absner Margie Burroughs Daveda Swaffar Bill Linscheid Giles Mitchell Tom Duncan and John Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central State College
East Central
Edwin Baker
Emerson
Pat Dutton
Howard Starks
Edne Wadington
Faia
John Absner
Marg iFeve Burroughs
Bill Linscheids
Hopkins
Bill
Giles Mitchell
Bil Reagan
Tom Duncan
John Clayton
Baker
Keith Odom
Summer motorists wipe out record gasoline storage
Houston reports that gasoline stocks fell from record highs as summer demand surged. Total storage reached 114,139,000 barrels, only 139,000 above last year, with refiners burning about 14,000,000 barrels weekly. Old peaks were broken since mid February amid fears of a market flood and crude storage shifts.
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Houston
Barcela
Americans Fuel British Trade Surge Amid War Materials Demand
US buyers push up American purchases of tires wool cocoa and other goods from Britain as the Treasury notes Britain’s need to build gold and dollar reserves. Cripps warns price rises may not last as raw material costs spike and U.S. prosperity feeds a wary outlook.
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New York
Australia
South Africa
United States
China
Stafford Cripps
Exchequer
House of Commons
Johnston Murray Here on Saturday
Johnston Murray, leader in the first primary campaign for the democratic nomination for governor, announced his itinerary for the run off. He will tour Pittsburg, Latimer, McAlester, McIntosh, Muskogee, Wagoner, Mayes, Claremore, Tulsa County, Jenks, Glenpool, Keifer, Bowes, Preston, Okmulgee, Pharoah, Dustin, Calera, Allen, and Ada with scheduled speeches and appearances across multiple counties and towns throughout the week ending Saturday.
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Oklahoma City
Pi—Johnston Murray
Pittsburg
Latimer
McAlester
At & P
McIntosh Anduskogee
Muskogee
Wagoner
Mayes
Claremore
Tulsa
Jenks
Glen Pool
Keifer
Bowes
Preston
Okmuffee
Pharoah
Dustin
Caron
Lamar
Calvin
Atwood
Soak
Ada
Storytelling Decorator Fabric Revived in Modern Decor
An enthusiastic revival of toiles, or storytelling fabrics, grows in decorators. The trend highlights bonded glosheen roller prints offering inexpensive options. French Jouy en Josas toiles feature Versailles scenes and Madame Pompadour, while American versions showcase Johnny Appleseed and other homeland motifs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ale Gardner
Jouy-en-Josas
Vernailles
France
India
England
Toiles
General Features Corp
Siege weapons and the effectiveness of round cannons
A Britannica entry notes that round cannon fire, with the ball rebounding off the ground, proved among the most effective siege weapons.
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Air Transport Association
Civil Aeronautics Do
Militas
Agriculture Department
Rome
Heaith
George Maness
State Department
Adan
Sgt. Terrell
Virginia Nelle Wilson
NEA Service
Welborn Hope
Lonely Cat Linseheid
Treasury
Johnston Murray
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