South as Economic Hub: War Board Chief Sees Southern Boom
Donald Nelson, chairman of the War Production Board, told an Atlanta group that the south now leads America in industrial opportunity. He cited rising per capita purchasing power, growing know-how, local capital, and expansion in paper mills and hardwood products, predicting a furniture mart and forest-based industry growth.
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Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Donald Nelson
War Production Board
Atlanta
South
America
Farm production at risk as farmers called to service
Local Selective Service Board 2 appears to be removing highly productive farmers from the county farms, threatening peak production. The letter urges preserving top producers, notes one farmer with extensive stock and crops, and argues Washington aims to keep farm output high while avoiding idle land. Also mentions Denver Davison’s candidacy and Winston Churchill’s postwar policy views.
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Selective Service Board No. 2
Washington
Selective Service
Highways of the Future and Southern Mineral Wealth
The article argues postwar transport will rely on faster safer highways and streamlined rail lines with reduced city routing. It envisions future car design emphasizing safety and speed, improved roads, lighting, and longer travel horizons. It also highlights the Souths rich coal oil and gas resources and their future industrial importance.
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Norman
Edmond
Oklahoma City
Buffalo Drivers Hold Line Under Fire In Mokmer Fight
The narrative describes Buffalo drivers, including Pvt. Paul L. Bankhead, aiding a battalion under heavy enemy fire near Mokmer village. Casualties are severe with maimed troops and exhausted medical staff rushing to treat wounded under harsh conditions. Destroyers and bombers bombard shore batteries as Japanese tanks and infantry counterattack during the night.
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Paul L. Bankhead
Vinita
Oklo
Mokmer
Chilren
Bosnek
Boston
Havoe
Mandom
Cpl
Harold Schieffenheim
Wichita
Pauls View of Freedom in Philemon on Masters and Slaves
The Philemon reflection notes Paul does not defend slavery or attack it directly. He urges Onesimus to return to Philemon as a brother and calls both to live by Christian brotherhood beyond social status. Paul champions liberty as inner relation, not outward form.
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Philemon
British Empire
United States
George Washington Carver
Southland
Europe
Paul
Onesimus
Allies Push Through Italian Mountains Near Rome
Eighth Army advances through central Italian mountains toward Rome in a major push. British forces seize towns including Alfedema and Arpino, closing to four miles from Frosinone as German defenses around the capital tighten. Axis reports claim heavy fighting near Veltrii and a significant tank clash near Lanuvio with 78 of 200 Fifth Army tanks destroyed.
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Rome
Villa Crocetta
Lanuvia
Alban Hills
Eighth Army
Italy
Alfedema
Fontana
Strangolalli
Pofi
Ceccam#o
Arpino
Frosinone
Velletri
Alfedena
Sangro
Lanuvio
Valmontone
Fifth Army
Associated Press
Daniel de Luce
Highway 6
Liri
Biak battle reported as Sixth Army near field line
Associated Press war story from Biak quotes Spencer Davis on Monday describing two American battalions ambushed with heavy casualties, Japanese losses, and Biak air force claims of sinking ships and damaging warships as American Sherman tanks fought in the Pacific’s first tank clash.
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MacArthur
Sixth Army
Associated Press
Spencer Davis
Biak
Pacific
Davis
Bosaek Village
Tokyo Radio
Stonewall Area Chooses Two Cotton Foundation Varieties
Stonewall farmers buy certified seed and select D. P. L. 14 and Stoneville 2B for foundation plantings. D. P. L. 14 and Stoneville 2-B associations name officers and directors. One variety groups will receive a subsidy cottonseed payment and benefit from cotton classification. Wool market activity noted as sheepmen sell fleece. Hereford coverage by American Hereford Journal writer Guy M. Green visits Pontotoc County.
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C. H. Hailey
Stonewall
Stoneville
Floyd Ingram
A. M. Pharr
Herman Scott
C. E. Pettyjohn
R. J. Rose
Guy M. Green
The
American Hereford Journal
Pontotoc County
Hereford Heaven
Chas Shockley Seeks Pontotoc County Sheriff Post
Chas Shockley former deputy sheriff for ten years announces his candidacy in the Democratic primary. He grew up in the county and urges voters to judge his record, promising to work to reduce crime and serve the people, noting war-related challenges and the need for constant readiness.
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Chas. Shockley
Mr. Shockley
Charley
Old Ahloso
Sheriff's Office
Dairymen from seven counties at Ada dairy show
Dairymen from seven counties in the Central Dairy Parish district took part in Ada Oklahoma’s dairy show on Thursday. Prizes awarded include Sooner Golden King as senior champion bull and Fontaine Sybil Owleite as junior champion female with multiple awards across Jersey Holstein and Guernsey divisions.
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Jersey
Guernsey
H. E. Dennison
American Jersey Cattle Club
Ada Thursay
Jersey Bulls
Golden King
Gordan Donaghey
No. 2
Ada
Okla
Spotted Noble
Leo Cudd
Lindsey
Jersey Young
Bulls
Fontaine Fern Royal
Charles Burnett
Fitzhugh
Fontaine Signal
D. H. Higdom
Fontaine Duke
Ed Granger
Fontaine Rosine
Lily
Fontaine Geld
Sybil Rose
Heifer
Sooner
Fontaine Mary
Sultan Sata Valentine
Jerseys
D. H. Higdon
Gordon Donaghey
Gorham Donaghey
Fontaine Sybil Owleite
Fontaine Rosile Queen
Chas. Burnett
Carl Turner
Stonewall
Geo. Carter
Ozarkman
Carl Garland
Tishomingo
Tony Floyd
Welly
R. E. Cowling
State of Wisconsin
Keifer
Glen Rickner
East Lansing
Michigan
North Central States
Phosphate Train Arrives for Pontotoc County Farmers
The first carload of Rock Phosphate will reach the Horseshoe ranch this week with three more carloads planned for June and July. Farmers report higher alfalfa yields between 25 and 50 percent. Wool shipments involve E. E. Sellman of the National Wool and Mohair Association visiting the area on May 24 for grading and reception.
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Pontotoc County
Horseshoe Ranch
E. E. Sellman
National Wool and Mohair Association
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Classified Acs
A classified notice reports higher returns on invested amounts in Ada News Classified Ads. The brief item highlights improved rates for vesting funds and encourages advertisers to renew contracts at the new scale. Local business readers get a quick financial update.
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Ada News
Annual Poppy Sale Boosted by Camp Fire Girls in Ada
Rain failed to dampen Memorial Poppy sale in Ada sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Camp Fire girls aided, selling 1 875 of 3 000 poppies and raising 344.25 for memorial funds. Top sellers were Mary Jo Barnes 209 and Nancy Carmen 192. Proceeds support rehabilitation for veterans.
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Camp Fire
Ada
American Legion Auxiliary
Mary Jo Barnes
Nancy Carmen
Sele
Mary Joe Barnes
Joyce Haynes
Bobby Lou Tate
Nancy Ebey
Carey Smith
Betty Carrol Evans
Mary Ella Reynolds
Roy Nelli Ranes
Nancy Carmnen
Roberta Toler
Patsy Johnson
Maxine Gulick
Betty Lou Cummings
Billy Ann Szenasi
Delores G. Bonner
Jimmie Lois Manning
Mary McGinnis
Bettie Johnson
May rainfall in Ada Oklahoma reaches 9.04 inches
The week ended with heavy rain on Friday and a brief Saturday shower. Ada tallied 9.04 inches for May through Saturday evening, with 4.29 inches Friday and .22 inches Saturday at the greenhouse station. Surface flooding affected West Main stores as creeks rose and soil was already saturated. May 1943 remains higher with 10.06 inches recorded that year.
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Oklahoma
Ada
West Main
Mains
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