Kerr Beats Smith in Oklahoma Primary Runoff
Former Oklahoma Governor Robert S Kern secured the Democratic Senate nomination by defeating Gomer Smith in the runoff. Returns from 3,605 of 3,695 precincts gave Kerr 187,378 votes to Smith’s 123,401, clearing the path to face Republican Ross Raley in November. Smith, a longtime candidate and former congressman, faced a career spanning multiple campaigns with frequent losses.
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Robert S. Kern
U.S
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Kerrimma
Ross Raley
Oklahoma
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Townsend Old Age Pension Organization
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Deadline Near on Reinstating Lapsed Veteran Insurance
Local VA representative Gene Ford urges veterans to reinstate lapsed National Service Life Insurance before the deadline. Eligible veterans may restore term policies from 1,900 to 10,000 on a comparative health basis with a simple application and two monthly premiums. Applications and forms are available at the VA office Room 301 in the Jocel Post Office Building, hours 3 to 5:15 p.m., with noon hours open for those unable to visit.
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Tess Shen
Gene Ford
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Oakman School Enrolls July 30 Calemars Fyre khepett BEths Taurning ist 1 Rust
Enrolement is scheduled foe Pri day oben i July 30, ht HA, Okio, Ju July 35. C Reach, agent for Railwayress companys local office, has been presented with a diamond emblem for 8 years service. He joined the firm in 1939 in Faporva.
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Senate Race Totals Return Vote Lights in Pontotoy County
Preliminary returns from Pontotoy County show totals in the race for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate. County officials reported precinct by precinct results with totals still incomplete as ballots are tallied across the region.
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Pomtetor County Precinct Totals in Democratic Fourth District Race
Pomtetor County precinct vote totals released for the Democratic nomination in the Fourth District. Details show counts by polling place and referenced totals, reflecting early returns as records indicate.
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Indians Push For Coal Land Payment in Special Session
Choctaw Chickasaw federation held a Saturday meeting to push for the coal land payment deal. The $8.5 million sale contract has federal approval, with Congress expected to act in a special session starting Monday. A federation spokesman said hopes are high for passage as lawmakers press for the funding.
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Lige Barton Dies At Home Monday
Lige Barton, longtime cement plant employee, died Monday at 722 West Sevemteenth Morndng. Funeral Tuesday at 4 p.m. at South Funeral Home with burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Survived by widow Laura Barton four daughters Mrs H L Jones of Fresno Mrs Charlie Jones Mrs Jimmy Tucker Miss Virginia Barton three sons Eugene Barton of San Francisco Clifford Tenamseh Wyatt Barton Hugh Barton and Barton of Oklahoma City.
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Senate Republicans Pick Legislation to Study Truman Requests
Senate Republicans voted to have committees study President Truman's housing and anti inflation requests and to push anti poll tax legislation. They aim for action during an emergency session while avoiding delaying the campaign and facing possible filibusters from Southern Democrats.
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Village disturbance ends with crowd talks no trouble
Police rushed to Serr Heights housing complex after reports of a disturbance involving residents and several men. Officials say no real clash occurred, though debates over race and segregation stirred veterans living there before VP service officer Paul Ryan intervened to halt arguments.
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Three Break-ins In Ada in Two Days
Over the last two days Ada areas suffered three burglaries. Shannon Feed Company on East Main was broken into Sunday night with $96.63 missing. Julius Hanson, the manager, found the till emptied on Monday morning. A teen was arrested and turned to county authorities. Also targeted were Ads Micting Company on North Broadway and Southern Builders on South Johnston with roofing material losses and wall intrusion.
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Julius Hansom
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North Broadway
Southern Builders
South Johnston
Ballots Ran Out In Pulaski County
Ballots ran out in Pulaski County during the Democratic primary causing voters to be unable to cast ballots. Some precincts closed about an hour before polls. Officials instructed to use blank pieces of paper. a few voters used the workaround. County secretary said the ballot shortage would not invalidate votes already cast.
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Ark
Pulaski
Zane P. Wooten
Sheriff Following Precinct Vote Reports For Sheriff Race
Local sheriff race updates appear from precinct vote reports, outlining ongoing tallies and indicating which candidates lead or trail. Officials urge calm as results refine.
Tom Steed Sweeps District in Congress Victory
Tom Steed won his first race for Congress in the Fourth District, defeating veteran Lite Bi Boren by a wide margin. With 497 precincts reporting, Steed held 26,200 to Boren's 12,202. He carried every county including Pontotoc and Seminole, and led strongly in his home county Pontotoc 5,?32 to 1?PM. Steed, a former auto dealer and newspaper man, now serves as secretary to three congressmen and is a war veteran.
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Legion Asks 17 Bills Be Passed in Special Session
The American Legion urged Congress to act in the special session on seventeen bills with direct veteran affairs impact. Only universal military training drew President Truman’s backing, while most items aim to housing and social needs. Legion regional director Thomas Taylor sent the request in a letter to lawmakers.
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Robbery Prelim Postponed as Witness Missing
Robbery with firearms case against Burk Marri Si Hager and a third suspect was postponed after principal witness Jane Ann Reed failed to appear. The Fromtier Tavern robbery near Agia allegedly yielded over 300 dollars. Bench warrant issued for Reed. Hearing reset for August 2. Sheriff and patrol officers conducted a rapid search and arrested two suspects within 12 hours. one remains at large.
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Reserved for GOP tag on federal jobs
Republicans posted a label reserving about 500 federal positions for the GOP as the Senate indicated it will not confer nominations during a special session. The move ties to an informal GOP agreement from May to avoid advancing major appointments by President Truman.
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Rescue effort fails as youth drowns near pond
In Oklahoma City on July 28 Walter Cross, 16, a student at a local high school, fell from a wooden float into a pond. Sebastian, a companion, tried to save him but could not pull him ashore. The body was recovered hours later by officers and firemen.
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Carl Lee
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Gaar Named Sheriff After 168 Vote Lead in Pontotoc
Pontotoc county voters turnout high as J D L Gaar Jr defeats Cire Kaiser to win sheriff post. Gaar led with about 168 votes amid a competitive Goar-Ray Goodwin race and strong county turnout with roughly 000 votes cast. Former Congressman Lyle Boren faced opposition in the county balloting.
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Gomer
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Lyle Boren
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Official totals for Featetes shenty tofteg Teexdas Wert
Official totals show SHEREFF J. D. Isar Jr with 4625 votes. Other figures list SENATE candidates Bob Mesr Tae and Gomer Smith with 3651 votes, while CONGRESS candidates Bom Steed 1898 and Lyle Boren ZHM2. CORP COM (DEM) Reed Fond 23 WhEbes Wright 1416. CORP COM (REP) Joan Buns 23 Pant Beck 16.
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Gomer Smith
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Ada County Sheriff Race narrows with Kerr edged Smith
Returns show Kerr narrowly beating Smith by 256 votes in the final count after steady countywide results. Ada precincts favored Kerr as he pursued election to succeed the late Clyde Kaiser, while Smith trailed in the Suh first primary and Steed swept his district as a long serving Shawnee resident.
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Former Allen Resident Charles W Faulkner Dies in California
Charles W Faulkner, formerly of Allen, died July 27 in Richmond California. He worked in oil fields while in Allen and lived in Richmond with his wife Mrs Faulkner and daughter Genevieve for several years. Funeral services were held there. Faulkner won 68 points in a local event.
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