Mrs. Roosevelt Defends Freedom of Religion in US
In a reply to Cardinal Spellman, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt asserts support for Alfred E. Smith and insists on freedom of religion prevailing. She clarifies she seeks separation of church and state and aims to avoid bitterness among Protestants, atheists, and Jews while addressing anti Catholicism charges.
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Sha
al Smith
New York
Frankin
Roosevelt
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Alfred EB. Smith
Wade
Almane Tadrami
Sith
Gotry
Romer Catholic Church
Gardiner Spelman
Lam Suse
Czechs Use Old Ruse Against Communist Rulers
Czech residents scheme to frustrate Communist authorities by echoing wartime tricks and spreading coded telegrams. Parents warn children serving on harvest brigades, while occupiers monitor movements and demand compliance.
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Prague
Grand- Diether
Ras Gied
Cacehoslovakia
Unconstitutional Rent Control Act Ruling Draws Supreme Court Appeal
Chicago July 25 A federal district judge ruled the 1949 rent control act unconstitutional citing unlawful delegation of Congress powers and a need for state opt out. The decision could prompt a Supreme Court appeal by housing expediter William S Captain and Chicago attorney for the housing expeditor.
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U. S
Iscal
Tudde Shaw
Congress
Tigher
Woods, Houssina
Shoreline Cooperative, Inc
Chicago
WJ. 5
Shaw
Supreme Court
Fudge Shaw
Cedarville
Coulthouse
Nesbitt, Coal County Tax Assessor, Dies in Oklahoma
J He Nesbitt, Coal County Tax Assessor and longtime political figure, died recently. He served as state senator, county tax assessor since 1943, and farm supervisor of the state. He was active in Mason Lodge and community affairs. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Bill Woods, and several siblings in Oklahoma. Burial plans are in Coalgate cemetery with a local escort and pallbearers listed.
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Coalgate
J. B. Redent
eMoindsgat 3
Nesbitt
Sieneden
Nesbittit
Thea Bonner
J. ©. Mathews
Harrison Tunnel
Robert Ui
Oklahoma
Louis. G. Nesbitt
Ada
Bill Woodsf
Emelons Brothen Bruer
Oklahoma Tightens Truck Traffic Rules to Protect Highways
The region’s governors conference highlighted severe roadway wear from heavy commercial traffic. Oklahoma enacted strict truck regulations with penalties aimed at reducing highway damage, not generating revenue. Some operators oppose enforcement, claiming overloads like drilling rigs cannot cross state lines, but permits exist for overloads with costs tied to excess weight.
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Oklahoma
Tadrane Havel
Otgamine
Nhot
Second Negro in O U Law School
A second African American student was admitted to the University of Oklahoma law school amid past exclusions. The entry follows a three-year court dispute reaching the U S Supreme Court, reflecting the long battle over the separate Negro law school established in January 1948.
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O. U. Law School
Ada to Get Airline Service From Central Airlines
Central Airlines plans to operate routes over Oklahoma City to Wichita and Dallas to Oklahoma City with Ada on the list of intermediate stops. Will serve 24 cities across Oklahoma North Texas and southern Kansas on a two to three stage rollout, with fares around five cents per mile.
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Anguot
Tnntg
Cink Aeronaution Board
Trasfer
Oklaheima City
Port Worth
Vex
Central Airlines
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Irany
Strest
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Central
Betno
Generatiensger Ret
Atn
Bronisyermoert
Cimmecce
Will Rogers Field
Oklahoma City
T Morelay Thiat
See Son
Beste Gall
Albourt
Guy Marehart
Eaerehe City Ov Vam
Wilnerchant
HisaSeee
Oklahome
North Texas
Kansas
Taaagaray
Ft. Forth
Dallas
Oiklahoma City
Wichita
Grimesville
Tex
Ardmore
Ada
Holdenw Min
Shawines
Enid
Ponce City
Arkansas City
Kas
Marner
Night Clouds by Bill Reagan and Ada notes
A fragmentary Ada College page mixes poetry and local notes. It includes an Emily Dickinson like night scene by Bill Reagan, a request for official pronunciation of Roses, and a humorous Indian anecdote. It also surveys final exams week stress and student reactions.
Vet Honored by Marker Is Alive in Topeka
In Topeka Kansas a Legion marker honoring WWII veteran Dean Spence caused confusion when radio technician Desa Hobson, 28, learned he was identified as killed in action over Italy. Spence, adopted at 18, was found alive working at Winter Veterans Hospital. War Department had misreported his status. His father, Korman Spence, traced the mix up and learned his son was living in Manhattan.
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Topeka
Kas
American Legion
Kansas
Beno
Korman Spence
Nrtiatcom
Dean Spence
Italy
Hobson
Wee
Manhattan
Melons to Market Age in Springs Oklahoma
The June to July dispatch reports Bush Springs melons moving to market with 22 carloads shipped. Prices range from a few cents per hundredweight to about 15 cents, as growers note excellent crop condition and growing demand. Local shippers like W Bernard comment on favorable markets and strong supply.
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Age Ie Springs
Okla
Texar le Vis
W. Bernard
Spemnya
Fragmentary Spanish explorers headline garbled text
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Spanish explorers and names Sinnett and leaders, with unclear actions. The readable portion hints at a service or event but lacks concrete details, making core facts unavailable.
Indonesia policy debate on Indonesian reports distortion
Indonesia observers argue that U N and Washington sourced reports were distorted to favor anti Republican or pro Bolshevik views. They claim US officials blended data to support a pro Western stance while sidelining four Indonesian leaders who warned the Republic did not represent all power. The piece criticizes State Department choices and questions US influence in shaping Indonesia’s future.
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Washington
Canora
Lake Suwrayy
Australien Byrgasier
U. S
I Ae
Atavea
United States
Indonesia
Republica
State Department
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Hatta
Democratic Crecansee Mand
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Republic
Sista Department
Bome
United
Otheir Islands
Jt Sin le
Java
Omce
Amd
Sukarmo
Hatia
Large Crowd Hears Bishop Synan's Meeting
An estimated 4500 people gathered east of the city for a Pentecostal Holiness convention in progress. Campgrounds filled as pastors and church workers from eastern counties prepare to attend, with plans for a change in venue and a ladies’ auxiliary meeting.
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Synan
Pentecostal Holiness
Mry
Dan T. Mose
Muse
Pres Dent
Women’s
Aumiary
Oh Hand
Elmer the Bull On Forced Biel
Elmer the bull near SWOPE Virginia shrank from 106 pounds to 72 after seven days in heat. Railroad workers found him in a 28 inch pipe behind a washout and freed him. He survived by a water shawke and was put on a diet of mil exes, cheat bran, cornmeal, and other feed. The owner declines public identification while calling Elmer's tale his story.
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Swope
Elmer
Bilter
Anges
Eimer
Eimen
Regional Business-Jobs Aid Launched Today
Washington reports the administration launched its regional business and jobs aid plan with a six month economic check planned. President Truman indicated delays in broader federal spending while officials meet with state and regional leaders to assess unemployment, business conditions, and the potential need for further assistance.
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Norman Walker
Washington
Framan
Whetter
Gommerce
Sawyer
Dencon
Eag
Wens Council
Ard
Englash
Andersor
Carmmecee Cornatius Van i@erbitt. Whitney
Thomas
C. Bhusdell
Louisville
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