Nude girl's dismembered body found near Yukon with RAT carved
A 13 or 14 year old brunette was found dead in a creek bed west of Yukon Oklahoma. Her hands were cut off and one foot partly severed. Police hunted a bloodstained car and organized a 100 man search party while officials warned the case could be a revenge slaying or the work of an insane killer.
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Yukon
Okla
Here
Claude Seymour
State Crime Bureau
Oklahoma
Seymour
James W Phelps
el Reno
Tiny Boys
Oklahoma City
Willie Lois Depew
Tuttle
Citizenship lecture crowns East Central summer grads
Dr. David McFarlane of Emporia State Teachers College urged East Central graduates that American citizenship is the finest thing, defining education as a process to live with others. Music by the East Central Girls Choir followed with awards to Richard Johnson and O'Neal Jewelers recognizing high averages.
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David McFarlane
Emporia
Kansas
State Teachers College
East Central
East Central Girls’ Choir
Noel Wyatt
Johanna Jones
Duncan
Ada News
Richard Johnson
O'Neal Jewelers
Norma Wilson
McAlester
Rufus Walker
First Methodist Church
W. B. Morrison
Charles F. Spencer
MacFarlane
Dr. MacFarlane
Mrs Cap Shi of Stratford Is Dead
Mrs L P Cap Shi pioneer resident died at her Stratford home Wednesday after a lingering illness. Funeral 4 PM Friday at Stratford First Baptist Church with Rev W A Carlton and Rev N N Antonson officiating. Speece Funeral Home Fairview assisted by Stubblefield Pauls Valley. Survived by daughters Mrs W L Lindsey and Mrs E A Ratzlaff and son W B Shi.
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Stratford
L. P
Cap) Shi
W. L. Lindsey
Safford
Ariz
E. A. Ratzlaff
Fairview
W. B. Shi
Aes
S. L
Sparkman to Answer Powell on Civil Rights Stance
Senator John Sparkman of Alabama says he will state his position on civil rights to Congressman Adam Powell of New York. Powell sent a telegram Sunday asking for a reply for delivery to his constituents at a meeting in New York on August 3.
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Washington
John Sparkman
Alabama
Adam Powell
Powell
Sparkman
New York
Oklahoma Weather: Fair Skies and Highs Near 100
Oklahoma enjoys generally fair weather through tomorrow with little temperature change. Lows range 65 to 70 in the northwest and 70s elsewhere, while highs reach 95 to 105.
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Oklahoma
Ada Holds City Bicycle Rodeo For 7 To 15 Year Olds
The Ada Safety Council announces Ada’s first Bicycle Rodeo for riders aged 7 to 15. Registration runs through August 16 with events August 16 to September 1 and a parade expected August 29. Prizes include a deluxe bicycle and a $50 savings bond as local merchants support the event.
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Ada
Ada Safety Council
The
Safety Council
Bicycle Committee
Ross Warmack
Ray Dobnick
Montgomery Ward & Co
B. F. Goodrich
Goodyear Service Store
Rollow Hardware Co
Haynes Hardware Co
Grant’s Supply
Crowell Repair Shop
Servicenter
Oklahoma Tire and Supply
Firestone
Adas Insurance Board
Oklahoma Tire and Supply Store
Millionth draftee Arthur Weinfeld begins Korean War induction
Arthur Weinfeld, 23, becomes the 1 000 000th draftee under Detroit Draft Board 97 as he leaves Wayne University after graduation to report for induction. He is the 92 000th Michigander drafted since the Korean conflict started, with family waiting in Detroit and at Fort Wayne.
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Detroit
Arthur Weinfeld
Weinfeld
Wayne University
Detroit Draft Board 97
Joseph Weinfeld
Hudson Motor Car Company
Art
Vera
Elsie
Rita Beitner
Fort Wayne
August Session Opens at East Central State College
The August inter-session begins Friday August 1 at East Central State College and runs four weeks with six day weeks. Courses include general biology audio-visual education elementary social science and more. Term offers four semester hours credit for teachers completing majors and for irregular programs. Enrollment is Thursday afternoon July 31.
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East Central State College
W. B. Morrison
New French Liner Towed Into Port
The 594-foot Flandre, largest French postwar liner, arrived in New York Harbor after a 21 hour delay caused by mechanical issues. Departing Le Havre July 23, fuel line clogging and a short circuit paused her at Staten Island before four tugs towed her to port amid a noisy harbor welcome.
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New York
Flandre
France
le Havre
New York Harbor
Staten Island
Edd Lemons Appointed to Federal Post in Ankara
Edd Lemons longtime editor for Oklahoma A. and M. College extension service has been named information specialist for the Federal Mutual Security Agency in Ankara Turkey. He has served as extension editor at A&M for 30 years and left for Washington, then will travel with his wife and daughter to Turkey on August 8.
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Stillwater, Oklawa
Edd Lemons
Oklahoma A. & M. College Agricultural Extension Service
Federal Mutual Security Agency
Ankara
Turkey
Washington
Oklahoma Leaders Skeptical of 102 Million Bond Plan
Oklahoma City July 31 Two state leaders Raymond Gary and Floyd Carrier questioned the need for borrowing 102 million dollars for a highway repair program. Gary proposed a 94 million pay as you go road plan and urged building with available funds. Carrier endorsed pay as you go and saw no value in long term debt. Rep Robert Cunningham urged the bond issue and vowed to push a constitutional amendment to authorize bonds.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
N. Raymond Gary
Madill
Senate
Sen
Floyd Carrier
Carrier
Gary
Treasury
Robert O. Cunningham
Cunningham
Sapulpa Man Robs Luther Bank and Is Caught
Glenn Whitt a 42 year old Oklahoma City man robbed the First National Bank of Luther of 2000 dollars at closing time. He was captured four hours later at a roadblock west of Sapulpa and admitted the holdup to fund his implement business. Federal charges followed and he was arraigned in Oklahoma City. Whitt sobbed about his two daughters and said he acted to save his family business. He claimed to have thrown the gun from his car along the route.
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Oklahoma City
First National Bank
Luther
Glenn Whitt
Whitt
U. S
Paul St. ‘Walter
Oklahoma
Loyd Francisco
Bristow
H. T. Gay
Bank of Luther
Sapulpa
Ira F. Baird
Baird
Oma Lou Boydston
Maxine Brown
FBI
Robery
Spencer
Coalgate Girl Severely Burned After Contact With Live Wire
Karen Wilson five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Wilson suffered second degree burns to the face hands abdomen and legs after she touched a downed live electrical wire near her Coalgate home Wednesday afternoon. Power company officials ponder how the line was downed while a passing fire truck drew curious onlookers. Her mother freed her from the wire and she was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Coalgate
Karen Wilson
Paul Wilson
Power Company
Fan Fined in City Court for Hotel Larceny
Paul Sellers was fined $20 in city police court on petty larceny charges for taking an electric fan from the Wheat hotel. Mrs. Mittie Bond filed the complaint, and witnesses testified he carried the fan to another hotel room minutes later.
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Paul Sellers
Sellers
Mittie Bond
Part Time Jobs Could Aid East Central State Enrollment
East Central State College may add 50 freshmen this fall if Ada provides enough part time jobs paying 25 to 50 dollars a month. Dean T K Treadwell notes other schools offer abundant work and urges local business and professionals to help by providing employment so students can register. The college aims to remain Oklahoma’s third largest by drawing community support for working students.
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East Central State College
Ada
T. K. Treadwell
East Central
Oklahoma
Four New Polio Cases for State
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reported four new polio cases for a 24 hour period ending 8 a m today. Oklahoma records show 314 cases this year with 181 hospitalized and 77 in the acute stage. The new cases were admitted to St Mary's Enid Crippled Children's Oklahoma City St John's Tulsa and Hillcrest Tulsa.
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National Foundation For
Oklahoma Health Department
Oklahoma
St. Mary’s Hospital
Enid
Crippled Children’s
Oklahoma City
St. John’s
Tulsa
Hillcrest
Steel Price Boost to Hit Average Family
Washington report on the $5.20 per ton steel price increase signed by Ellis Arnall. Arnall calls the rise a bitter pill, saying it will lift living costs and trigger inflation as defense needs drive price controls. Officials warn of broader price pressures and potential policy revisions after President Truman’s return.
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Washington
Ellis Arnall
Arnall
NBC
John R. Steelman
Truman
Georgia
OPS
Big Aluminum Factory Target in Major Korean War Raid
U S B29s bombed the Oriental Light Metals plant near Sinuiju in the largest overnight raid of the Korean War. Sixty three bombers hit the 12 percent acre facility and an adjacent troop area, facing heavy flak from Manchuria and Korea. One enemy plane was shot down and American crews reported intense searchlights and anti aircraft fire.
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Robert B. Tuckman
Seoul
Korea
Manchurian
Japan
Oriental Light Metals Co
Sinuiju
Defender
Julius W. Meintel
Wheeling
W. Va
Richard G. Crane
Galveston
Tex
Winton R. Close
Los Angeles
Ralph R. Searle
Griggs Road
Houston
Wiley D. Ganey
New England Faces Prolonged Drought and Relief Efforts
Massachusetts and Connecticut took steps to ease a severe drought that has gripped New England for a month. Connecticut tobacco and potato farmers fund artificial rain efforts while Worcester County growers seek permission to seed clouds. State officials seek federal aid as July rainfall remains minimal and pasture losses mount across the region.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New England
Connecticut Valley Cigar Tobacco Associates
Cambridge
Ellington, Conn
Worcester
Mass
State Weather Control Board
Washington
Federal Agriculture Department
Tennessee
Missouri
Arkansas
Alabama
Kentucky
Mississippi
Maine
Weather Bureau
Minneapolis pilot completes second Europe trip in Piper Pacer
Max Conrad of Minneapolis returned from a goodwill journey to Scandinavia aboard his Piper Pacer. He landed at Washington National Airport unannounced and faced initial questions from customs officials who were not expecting his arrival. After about an hour, the issues were resolved.
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Washington
Max Conrad
Minneapolis Flier
Europe
Minneapolis
Conrad
Washington National Airport
Customs Office
Heat Returns To Oklahoma With Scattered Showers
The Associated Press reports hot weather returns to Oklahoma after brief showers cut drought relief. Temperatures rise to 97 to 105 across the state, with several towns noting readings above 100. Overnight rains varied, delaying a Texas League game in Oklahoma City by about 15 minutes.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Okmulgee
Bartlesville
Newkirk
Vinita
Stillwater
Chickash
Waurika
Oklahoma City
Frederick
Poteau
Altus
Chicka- Sha
Aca
Ardmore
Hobart
Lawton
Waynoka
Idabel
McAlester
Mexico
Ft. Worth
Texas
Mack Lock Dies at 72 in Gerty Funeral Friday
Allen special report notes Mack Lock 72 of Gerty died Wednesday. Funeral 3:30 Friday at Citra with Goldman Ingram officiating. burial in Citra cemetery. Survived by widow Clarabelle Nickell, five daughters, four sons, two brothers and eight grandchildren. Born 1880 in Arkansas, moved to Indian Territory as a child.
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Henryetta
Sallie Wilson
Arlington
Tex
Elzada Cross
Lily
Judybelle Lock
Gerty
Lance
Billy Gene
Arkansas
Donald and
Morris
John
Allen
Lark
Holdenville
Stolen Auto Recovered But Missing Major Parts
Barabara Ford was informed by police that her stolen car had been recovered but upon inspection the vehicle was found to be severely stripped. Thieves had taken the transmission clutch four drive shafts radiator all wheels and tires brake drums battery two taillights tire tools and cigarette lighter.
Grad Classes to Organize Sept 10 at Local College
The college announces an organizational meeting for evening graduate classes on September 10 at 7:30 in room 69 administration building. Students may earn up to eight hours of master's work and choose fields of study. Courses run with option for credit or no credit and complement a broad evening program for undergraduates.
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W. B. Morrison
Charles F. Spencer
Francis Community Club Meeting Set for August 4
Francis community club will hold a business session on Monday August 4 led by president E. J. Flowers. Members are reminded dues are due and should be paid to Mrs. Roy Wilcoxson.
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Francis
Francis Community Club
E. J. Flowers
Owers
Roy Wilcoxson
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O. K. Bivins
Crime Bureau
Bivins
South Africa
Federal Post
Luther Bank
Fan
By William 0. Varn
Mack Lock
East Central College
Wells Fargo
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