Letter on Valley View hospital expansion policy
A reader opposes Valley View hospital expansion in a lengthy unsigned letter to The News. The paper defends the hospital funding, noting it was built with community and Commonwealth Fund money and is not profit driven. The editorial stresses donors’ help as a Christian duty and questions the motive of the critic without presenting a named author.
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Valley View Hospital
Vatley View Hospital
Commonwealth Fund of New York
Truman plan to aid world risks danger and folly
The piece argues President Truman’s global aid plan could be humane yet perilous. It cites William Vogt and Congressman Tom Steed criticizing population control, health education in India, and the need for sustained, pragmatic foreign policy adjustments and funding.
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Truman
William Vogt
Saturday Evening Post
India
South Sea Islands
Tom Steed
Vogt
Congressional fears on secrets of atomic bomb schemes
The piece notes Congressmen worry about who learns secret details of atomic bomb manufacture. It argues British and Russian scientists may know as much as U S scientists but lack materials, and calls secret keeping in this era problematic. It discusses allocations to Europe and SEC stock protection amid Canadian mining stock pitches.
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SEC
State Expenditures Show Heavy Tax Burden Across Government
Article notes the state legislature appropriated over 143 million dollars for two years while total outlays, including welfare and highways, exceed 400 million. It argues state, county, and city costs plus school taxes amount to a daily drain of about half a million dollars, with Pontotoc County contributing over 30 000 dollars per day.
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Pontotoc County
Protests Grow Over Grand River Authority Rate Hike
Citizens in the northeastern state oppose a proposed rise in electric rates charged by the Grand River Dam Authority, a state corporation. They argue public power should not boost costs to cover bond production and retirement. Politicians push cheap public rates while taxpayers end up funding shortfalls. The piece predicts recurring cycles of flawed fiscal policy until the system fails and is rebuilt.
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Grand River Dam Authority
An Honored Distinction Over oath for teachers sparks debate
A national association meeting reveals displeasure with a proposed non Communist oath for teachers. Proponents argue the oath would keep out totalitarian influence while opponents say it unfairly singles out educators. The piece stresses loyalty to democratic government as a vital criterion.
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Re Cent
Onich
No Summer Holidays Movement Prompts Longer School Year
A New England proposal urges eleven or twelve months of schooling with more time for play in summer. The idea shifts summer from lessons to recreation and risks less parental supervision at home. The piece notes historical roots in farming and questions current limits on work for youth and gendered expectations as society seeks change.
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New England
Shay
Toknnie
Susie
Jimmy
Jane
Junior
Lions International Head Drives Car With 17 Tag
J A Richardson and district governor present a new Buick to Dr Eugene Brigas Enig retiring Lions International president. The tag bears 17 for Fuatoe county Dev Briggs noted as Phillips University head. Car shown at Madison Square Garden lobby during the New York convention. Briggs will drive it home after Lions business concludes.
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J.A. Richardson
Adz
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Oklahoma
Eugene 5
Brigas
Enig
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Livas
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New York
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Briggs
Erid
Phillips University
New
Steed Defends Mrs Roosevelt Against Spellman Critique
Rep. Tom Steed defends Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt against Cardinal Spellman’s letter accusing her of biased views on federal aid to public schools. He blasts the letter as distortion and propaganda while supporting the Barden education bill and stressing American democracy allows open view expression without religious or racial bias.
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Mrs. Fdr
Spellman
Washington
Rep
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Dla
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Francis Cardinal Spellman
Terruth
Her’ E. Azh
New York
Térs
Roosevelt
Lake Placid
N. Y
Arolumn
Lehmat
Oklahoman
House Labor
Barden
D-Nc
Cardinal Spellman
Senggai
Misstep Fatal To Blind Man
In New York a blind newspaper vendor Louris Kerman fell from a downtown Manhattan subway platform after a misstep yesterday. He cried for help as bystanders and the motorman Frank Marier reported there was no time to assist before the incident.
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New York
Louris Kerman
Manhattan
Tim
Frank Marier
Oklahoma agricultural instructors to meet at A and M College
STILLWATER July 23 Vocational instructors from Oklahoma A and M College will hold the 31st annual conference starting Thursday. More than 500 are expected to attend under the direction of J. B. Perky. Stillwater July 29 Farmers predict higher sales in 1949 but lower prices may reduce cash receipts. A. W. Jacob, extension specialist in agriculture at the college, notes the outlook.
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Stillwater
Okla
A. W. Jacob
Oklahoma
WSS
First Methodist
Gotting
Welcoe
Three People Questioned in Cohen Shooting Case Released
Three men questioned in San Francisco about the Mickey Cohen shooting were released today. Tarantino, 32, Hy Porter, 24, and Joseph Temmer, 49, were detained by San Francisco police after Los Angeles detectives interviewed them. Tarantino obtained release on bond. Porter and Temmer were freed without writs. Police say Tarantino hinted at revenge for critical coverage of San Francisco officers.
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San Prancisco
Mickey Cohen
Jimmy Tarantino
Holywood Night Life
Hy Porter
Tarantinos
Joseph Temmer
Sam Francisco Night Elvh
Ac Adivectiaing
Tarantino
En. Iinformation
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Sheiff
Bay City
Tarantine
Poycer
Tenner
San Francisco
James English
Mickey Cohee
Faramting
Hack
Los Angees
Consn
Tony Brancato
Kansas Mo
Bugsy Siegel
Gordon Bowers
Gril
Anthony Trombino
Kansas City
County drives meet and exceed Oklahoma quota in bond sales
Oklahoma counties report strong participation in the Opportunity Drive bonds program. District Eight reaches 133 percent with 290 360 dollars in purchases. the state total tops one point four five million with seventeen point two million in bonds sold. County chairs credit volunteers, newspapers, radio, clubs and fraternal organizations for success and note savings for the future remain.
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Sevangs
OCD
Huddleston
Cuineng
District Eight
Samy Grant
Ada
Okahomans
Grant
Aarths
Post Officei Ng
Carter
Garver
Tos
Johnston
Love
Marghall
Murray
Pombo
Big Whiskey Haul by Officers Retold at Big Whiskey
Sheriff J D Gaar and deputies seized a large whiskey haul after two trucks unloaded at an old vault Saturday night. Value listed around one thousand dollars, with boxes stamped for shipments to fires in Kow Istana before reaching Oklahoma. Suspect Hershel Rob and Bethzaale were arrested. case set for court.
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J. D. Gaar Petvonaily
Demutny
Bie
Ernest Ayere
Darwis
Cummings
Oklahoma
Taid
Hershel Rob
Holis Bethzaale
United States
Za Ee
Bribie to 3 Mas Funeral Services Held
Funeral services for J S Andersost were held in the First Methodist Church Friday afternoon. A host of friends attended, with many bouquets sent as tributes. The article also notes library opening, church activities, and visits of local residents, with multiple obituaries and community updates.
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Methodist Church
Killed in Battle Of Bulge Witams Burial Wednesday
Sgt Kenneth Grah Williams 20 of Roh killed in the Battle of the Belgian Bulge. Funeral set for Wednesday at 3 pm from Stratford First Baptist Church with Rev Frank Sears officiating. Williams served after Dec 7 1941 and went overseas June 1944 with the 35th Battalion, Third Army. He was wounded December 30 1944 and earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Burial honors to be provided by Navy and Army personnel. surviving are widow Dorothy Mag Storie, parents Mr and Mrs B W Williams, Stratford, three sisters and four brothers.
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Roh
Stratford
Third Army
Belgian Bulge
Luxembourg
Pallheyrers
Tarnes Alexander
Millbarm Callen
Navy
Loven Freeman
I BR. King
Merman, Mink
Dorothy Mag Stories
Rett
Wir
Aed
B W. Willams
Dollie, Garret
Ade
Neomt Gray
Shirley Ann Williams
Thurman Louis
Oklahoma City
Arkie
U.P
L. B. Williams
Yanks Give Mirch To German Relief
Washington July 33- Americans have contributed 36,000,808 dollars worth of food clothing and other necessities to Germans in the occupation zone during the past three years through nearly 40 private agencies. The aid comes in addition to official U.S. government and United Nations support. Tracy S. Veogorders, assistant secretary of the army, released a report covering mid 1948 to end 1948. He called the aid a valuable contribution to the German recovery and urged continued assistance toward a self sustaining economy.
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Washington
TLS
Tree Wrnry
United Natons
Tracy S. Veoorders
Army
Years to Make 14 Miles Card Mystery
Lancaster Pa July 22. Postcard delivery between two county towns 14 miles apart spanned 41 years. Mailed Feb 13 by Fannie Cassel, ex-student at Mitleesville Normal School to Annie Blensinger of Mr Foy. Post office officials admit they are stumped about the card’s journey.
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Lancaster
WPTI
Fannie Cassel
Mitleesvile
Normal School
Annie Blensinger
Foy
Donnelly Named Administrative Assistant in OK Highway Dept
Oklahoma City July 13 Mike Donnelly, longtime Oklahoma county second district official, was named administrative assistant in the state Highway Department. Donnelly, who had served as commissioner, will oversee the farm to market road program created after the legislature shifted road building duties to the commission.
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Oklahoma City
iMike Donnelly
Oklahoma County
Stoney
State Webway Department
Donnelly
Yegislatuce
Davidson Family Funeral Movements Across States
Sayakwe and his son Rolf mourn the illness and death of their father J Anderson. Mrs. Leon Condon and ten relatives from Corpus Christi Texas gather at Mrs. Somdan’s parents home. Funeral services take place in Amacitla with E Davidson and three brothers. Remaining kin from Waparacka Hobbs and Falls Texas New Mexico travel before returning home.
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J Anderson
Nir
Leon Condon
Corpus Christi
Texas
Somdan
Bir
Miry
Clay Johnnson
G. A. Davidson
Montatella
Talif
Amarillo
E. Davidson
Roff
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J. J
Waparacka
J. Mu
Bails
W. N
Hobis
New Mexico
RK. &. Davidson
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