Polio Cases Surge Across Nation In 1949 Summer Waves
An Associated Press survey shows 0.935 polio cases nationwide through July 26 with 337 deaths. The year 1949 is running ahead of 1944 and 1948 totals, as hot weather and public health reports mark a rising burden. Texas California Arkansas Oklahoma New York Missouri Minnesota Michigan Illinois lead the tally with hundreds of cases. Oklahoma reports over half of its 440 cases recovered and notes adequate equipment but lack of trained staff. New York City records 1, patio deaths since July 1, is not an emergency, while Springfield Illinois quarantines all children under 16 and closes the public swimming pool after 17 cases and two deaths.
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California
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Oklahoma
New York
Missouri
Minnesota
Michigan
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Iowa
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Springfield Hi
Two Charged Over Death of Baby
PAWRUSKA Oklahoma July 28 two charged in infant death as farm tenants and a 20 year old woman faced preliminary hearing. An earlier note: Attwood who died after a letter claimed responsibility, and his wife denied involvement. Baby found in a creek bed near Homing. A second item reports a two headed pig born on a nearby farm.
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PL W. Attwood
Hee Gangnies
Retha
Weather Outlook for Oklahoma Sees Mixed Rain Hazards
Partial forecast for Oklahoma shows possible thunderstorms in the northwest and extreme southeast regions. Expect variable skies with showers, cooler conditions in some areas, and highs around a mid range while lows dip overnight.
Court Rules for Eubanks in School Building Case
In Coal County Thursday Judge W A Lackey ruled for the Eubanks people after a hearing on a permanent injunction against moving the Tupelo school building from its Tumelo grounds. The long‑standing agreement from a public election between the former Tupelo school board and Eubanks backers remains in effect. The Tupelo superintendent was not on the board when the pact was made. A motion for a new trial was set for Friday, August 5.
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Eubanks
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Hoom Ware
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Tumelo
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Fupele
Eubank
Howard Asendoxf
Adan Elected Head Holiness Society at East Oklahoma camp
Rev. James Boyd, local minister, was elected president of East Oklahoma Pentecostal Holiness Society at the annual convention held at the campground east of the city. Norma Fo Braver was elected vice president. Rev. Douglas Femipan, secretary-treasurer. Delegates from 63 churches attended. seating shortages persisted at night services as crowds filled to stand. The annual conference will meet Friday to assign pastors and map next year’s church program under Bishop Don Muse presiding.
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East Oklahoma Pentecostal Holiness Tooth Society
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Showvive
Douglas Femipan
Wae‘coer
Ict Seomne
Eastern
Oklahoma
Don T. Muse
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Muse
New Hospital for State Penitentiary in McAlester
A new $200000 hospital will replace the old makeshift ward above the mess hall at the state penitentiary in McAlester Oklahoma. Twenty tubercular and twenty eyak patients will be transferred to the new building Sunday according to Warden Clarence Burford. The project was financed by a $192000 legislative appropriation two years ago and $10000 from the prison general fund.
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Mcalester
Okla
State Penitentiary
Bo-Bad
Pnion
Eyak
Neve
Clarence Burford
Weather and school openings in Oklahoma as summer lingers
Persistent heat continues in Oklahoma with scattered thundershowers possible late week. Highs near the mid to upper 90s and nighttime readings around 74 degrees. Hobart reports 91 degrees, and Jackson County schools plan to open with new superintendents Warren Gipake Wadker Cluster Wadker Roland Ward Southside Elwood Riley and Wittery Claude Bike among listed districts.
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Southside
Elwood Riley
Wittery
Claude Bike
Dr Stephens Urges Inner Life Focus For 26% East Central Grads
Dr Waldo BE Stephens, in Oklahoma City, urged East Central’s 26 percent summer school graduates to build sturdier inner lives. He used tree rings as a metaphor for growing interests beyond wealth, challenging graduates to value books and true friends, and to see the medley of global turmoil as a call to moral purpose and democratic ideals. He warned democracy’s spiritual danger from communism and noted heavy arms spending vs education.
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World
Oklahoma City
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Rey
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Ace
Cam
China
India
Pakistan
Turkey
Bulgaria
United Stat
Russia
Br. Stephens
Albert Schweitzer
VU. S
Truman Gives In on Atomic Secret Care
Washington July 28 reports say lawmakers greeted President Truman’s olive branch on sharing atomic secrets with Britain and Canada. Acheson outlined a plan to maintain the status quo and hold talks with allies, while McMahon described a need for congressional and executive agreement before any sharing occurs.
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Jth
Enleeper
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Iowa
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Kmowlang
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Congressionas
Judge Savage Advocates Higher Salaries for Federal Judges
Washington July 28 Federal Judge Royce MR Savage of the northern district testified before a House subcommittee in support of a bill to raise salaries for federal judges to at least 5 008 a year to attract capable appointees. He said judges should be able to live in a reasonably dignified manner and that higher pay would improve quality of selection.
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Washington
Royce
Savage
Ofek Home
Sooner Delegation Splits Over Anus Plan
Oklahoma senators and representatives express varied views on arms for Europe. Senator Elmer Thomas says he will vote after completing study, while others oppose or delay action citing risks of war and focus on domestic needs. The debate centers on President Roosevelt's plan and its effectiveness.
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Oklahoma
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House
Fruman
Europe
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Acheson Counters Russian Peace Appeal Claims
Ada guards prepare for field training as National Guard units stage busy ship week in Ada. Units from Ada Holdenville McAlester Holland Weleetka assemble August 7 for Ft Sault convoy. 1st Battalion 130th Infantry from Ada Shawnee Allen Wetumke Shawnee gather at Sulphur for Ft Sid convoy. Guard asks businesses to grant leave to employees in training. Campaign song Memphis Blues noted as 1900s era Crump tie per Britannica. Shawnee Okla July 28 Marvin Fowler to head newly formed Oklahoma Central District of Elis
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130Th Infantry
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Shawnee
Ft. Sid
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Secretary Acheson Attacks Soviet Postwar Strategy
Secretary of State Acheson charged Moscow with crimes and said communism's postwar gains in Europe come from a better world order promise and the threat of force. State Department officials described Soviet propaganda as a major weapon and noted Red Army pressure to control satellite states including Czechoslovakia.
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Woman 35th Polio Fatality in State
Birs Virginia Lee aged 35 of Oklahoma City is the states 35th polio death this year. She died yesterday. Two new polio patients were admitted to Crippled Children's Hospital a 2 year old boy from Digishonta City and a nine year old boy from Purcell. The hospital man reports 110 acute and 5 convalescent cases being treated.
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Oklahoma City
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Ada College Pre-school nursery aids working parents
Ada College Pre-school nursery, supported by church women and the community chest, has grown since opening. Lucille Daliss and Miss Bila Parland head a staff of two who oversee 28 to 16 children aged two to five. Most parents work downtown and would pay high rates, but the nursery offers a affordable program. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm with lunch prepared by staff. Children enjoy recess, ABC lessons, rest periods, and daily activities.
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Ada Catenen
Add Community Chest
Lucille
Daliss
Mies Bila
Necro
Apout Loan
ABC
Not Intended as Source of Revenue
Serehady set it wrong. A story in The Daily Oklahoma Morning claimed Ada city officials planned to turn garbage collection into a revenue source. City manager W. Flint said there is no policy change, only potential cost adjustments to cover expenses during ongoing study.
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Ade
W. Flint
Hutton Wins Custody in High Profile Probate Ruling
In Dedham Massachusetts on July 2, Babs Hutton Troubetzkoi, heiress to the Woolworth fortune, won an appeal to keep her son with her for the year. Probate Judge Arthur W. Davis ordered the boy stay with Hutton until September 7 as part of a shared custody agreement amid disputes over care and health.
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Reventtow
Help to Rearm Europe Acheson urges prompt aid to deter Soviet aggression
In Washington on July 28, Secretary of State Acheson urged prompt U S aid to Western Europe to deter direct military aggression by Russia. He said Congress must approve avowed aid programs, with no American troops sent abroad but technical training and a broad Atlantic treaty defense plan. He warned that political regression could lead regimes to seek force, and emphasized preventing permissive complacency while strengthening allied defenses.
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Pessimist director and Mrs Eude TM Lark describe near miss of OT
In a playful exchange the pessimist director and Mrs Eude TM Lark discuss missing a chance to go into overtime. A casual remark about a soggy picnic sandwich and a movie kiss adds local color to the scene.
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