Thomas Opens Campaign for Pe-Election in Oklahoma
Senator Elmer Thomas launches campaign events across Oklahoma starting May 26 with speeches planned in Hugo June 3 Ada and Pauli Valley June 7 Anadarko June 9, spanning Ada to Anadarko and stress on agriculture policy, seniority in the Senate, and continued leadership for farmers and rural electrification. He asserts confidence in nomination and re election, emphasizing experience on Appropriations and Agriculture committees.
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Elmer Thomas
United States
Spaulding Park
Hugo
Ada
Pauli Valley
Anadarko
Ipma
Senate
Ang
Tam
oOan
Nes
Thomas
Oklahoma
Musit
Nenator Thomas
Ie Senate
Commeree
United Senate
Appropriations
Congress
Chomas
House
Zem 4 Thomas
Jarson
Wille
Weary German Youth Parade in Berlin Echoes Cold War Tensions
Berlin May 30 a large mass of Weary E German youth marched from the Soviet sector in a 500 000 strong parade amid Red banners. The six day program of indoctrination concluded with slogans pledging unity with the Soviet Union and youth combatting zonal barriers. Western officials privately questioned if the West fumbled a chance to disillusion Cold War myths as only a few hundred youths wandered into West Berlin.
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Herlin
Joseph Stat
Wilhelm Pieck
Stalin
Lenin
Russia
Mitler
Berlin
PDJ
Unter den Linden
Ast
Germany
Otto Grotewoh
Soviet Union
West Berlin
Western
Hast
Polie
Western Oklahoma Methodists Meet OKLAHOMA CITY
Delegates to the western Oklahoma conference of the Methodist church heard annual reports and admitted eight ministers into full membership. The body received 4546.95 from the Methodist Publishing House for pensions, boosting this year’s pensions from 26 to 29 per year of service. New ministers named include Charles E. Wells Lester A. Meyer Orra G. Compton Wayne W Coffin Robert Viers Ir Lin Paushty Alvin R. Cobb and Albert R. Ancersor. Bishop W. Angie Smyth to read ministerial appointments Sunday afternoon.
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Oklahoma City
Western Oklahoma
The
Methodist Church Today
Methodist Publishing House
Charles E. Wells
Lester A. Meyer
Orra G. Compton
Wayne W Coffin
Robert Viers
Ir. Lin Paushty
Alvin R. Cobb
Albert R. Ancersor
Rey S
W. Angie Smyth
Cal
Rural electrification plans face local opposition
A fragmented, unclear speech notes expansion of mirai el tectrifi cation to farm homes while noting three oppose diversion and war costs. The speaker criticizes bureaucrats wary of the stance and claims farmers fund rural ele sialon bills, calling for continued support.
Millions of Flowers on Punchbowl Memorial Day
Honolulu observes Memorial Day with millions of blossoms at Punchbowl Crater cemetery for War Correspondent Ernie Pyle and 12,500 American war dead. Rivers of leis arrive from across Hawaii, Scouts drape crosses, flowers reflect on this Pacific grave site near Pearl Harbor.
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Honolulu
Ernie Pyle
Hawaiian
Punchbowl
Expressi
Pyle
Ie Shima
Okinawa
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Inawa
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Four U S Soldiers Stoned at Japanese Communist Rally
Four U S soldiers were stoned at a Japanese Communist rally in Tokyo. Eight demonstrators were arrested as police halted ensuing street clashes. The event marked the first Communist violence against U S troops in occupied Japan amid a turnout of about five thousand.
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Tokyo
U. S
Japan
Red
Comint
Peoples’ Plaza
Diana
Formosa Safe for Present Unless Soviets Aid Reds
Chiang Kai-shek said Formosa is safe from an immediate Chinese invasion unless the Soviet Union gives extensive help to the Reds. He cited Nationalist forces after Buinan and Chushan withdrawals, and dismissed mid July invasion predictions as unlikely while promising safe departure for Americans if needed.
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Spencer Moosa
Taipei
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
Russia
China
Buinan
Chushan
U.S
Soviet
Chiang
GM Signs With CIO-UE Workers
General Motors Corporation reached a five year agreement with the CIO International Union of Electrical Radio and Machine Workers. The pact covers about 32 820 workers at plants including Packard Electric Warren Delco Remy and Delco-Remy setter plant New Brunswick and Rochester. The contract follows earlier talks with the United Auto Workers in Detroit.
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Eral Motors Corp
CIO International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
CIO Fast Tall
Theyre
Foagidaire
Delco Products
Deyton
Packard Electric
Warren, O
Delco
Rochester
River Flows North In Florida River Case
The St Johns River in Florida is noted as the only major U.S. river whose course runs northward, distinguishing it among American waterways and highlighting its unique geographic orientation.
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St Johns
Revered Abernathy Leader in Oklahoma City Civic Life
Rev. Abernathy, beloved in Guthrie, Okmulgee, and Oklahoma City, serves as presiding elder of the Tulsa Methodist district. A 33rd degree Mason, he led Boy Scout work since 1910 and headed Rotary clubs in two cities, with 35 years as master of ceremonies for Oklahoma City Chamber Friday forums.
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Guthrie
Okmulgee
Oklahoma City
Methodist Church
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Ada
Famed Cathedral Choir Overseen by Tracy Silvester
Tracy Silvester directs the Cathedral Choir of the First Christian Church in Oklahoma City. A noted Southwest musician and critic, he has sung in opera and musical comedy and led the Detroit Conservatory’s vocal department. The Cathedral Choir is hailed as a premier religious music group in the Southwest.
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First Christian Church
Oklahome City
Tracy Silvester
Southwest
Hoe
Detroit
Keaton High In Lionism Leader Spur Growth In Texas Lions
Roy Keston, assistant secretary-general of Lions International since 1945, began as a Lion in 1929 and rose to Special representative. He has traveled across every state, boosting Texas Lions membership from 9,000 to 25,000, is a frequent speaker and columnist, and remains a well remembered Texan with humor and a strong message.
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ER Roy Keston
Lions Internaional
Lioa
M Ilh
Lions
Texas
Eastern Oklahoma M. E. Meeting Set
An Eastern Oklahoma Methodist Episcopal meeting is scheduled involving ministers and lay delegates from the East Oklahoma Conference. The event aims to discuss church affairs and community issues with city representatives present.
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Oklahoma
M. E
East Okhorma
Andi
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named At OSD
The Oklahoma School for the Deaf celebrates its largest class with 13 graduates. Valedictorian Bernice Shedick of Yukon and salutatorian Katherine Matheson of Oklahoma City lead a ceremony at the OSD gymnasium. Commencement speaker is Dr. Charles E Myers of First Baptist Church.
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Oklahoma School For the Deaf
OSD
L B. Hall
Charles E Myers
First Baptist Church
Jewell Bennett
Melvin D. Boyiddle
Carnégie
Katherin Mlath Bacon
Lower 1
Mes. I. Stephens
Con 3
Wo South
Davening
Johnni Low Watson
Kenneth Dale Coleman
Beredick
Hall
Prinpal R. T. Youngers
Coach Smith
Bernice Shedick
Yukon
Katherine Matheson
Oklahoma City
Miss Shedick
Homemakers of America
Oklahoma State
FHA
Gallaudet College
Washington, D.C
Matheson
USC
Bravette
OSC
Donald Frye
Wetumka
Eddie Eilis
Weber Falls
Sue Scott
Enid
Alice Lewis
Asher
Almond Troubaugh
Hickory
Gene Steinmen
Bristow
Dovie Lee Metlaugh
Sulphur
Henry Miller
Owasso
Ada Lions Club Boosts Projection Reading in Ada
Ada Lions Club commits 125 dollars to Ada Public Library and sets 25 dollars monthly for a year to expand projection books and machines for bedfast patients. Librarian Hazel Whaley reports 45 new children's projection books bought with the gift. Two machines are rented from the state library due to high demand. a third is being sought to meet needs. The project, praised by the state commission as a unique Lions club effort in Oklahoma and nationwide.
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Ada Lions Club
Ada Public Library
Hazel Whaley
Lions Club
Oklahoma State Library Commission
State Commission
Oklahoma
United States
Pendleton Resigns Longtime Trinity Baptist Pastorate
Rev W A Pendleton resigns as pastor of Trinity Baptist after a record-long tenure since 1944. During his service church finances grew from 3606 to 13000 and property value rose from 10000 to 42000 with 500 additions. He served as clerk treasurer of the Banner Baptist Association for five years and plans a visit with relatives in Enid before deciding future fields.
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W. A. Pendleton
Trinity Baptist Church
Colbert
The
Banner Baptist Association
Enid
Many Slip Across Line to W Berlin
May 27 reports of mass desertions from East German authorities as youth demonstrations in Berlin prompt many to flee to allied occupied West Berlin. Members of the Soviet era People’s Police desert in groups, fourteen arriving at West Berlin refugee centers seeking political asylum amid tightened border controls. The article also mentions Tanganyika, Africa, with a depth reading of 4,706 feet.
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West Berlin
East Germany
Western Germany
Berlin
UF1
Decsrters
People’s Police
Wheat Harvest to Start in Southwestern Oklahoma Monday
The 1950 Oklahoma wheat harvest is set to begin in southwestern counties on Monday if weather cooperates. Combines have entered Lawton and Altus areas though ground remains soft from weekend rains. The Oklahoma State Employment Service reports adequate machines and labor in Jackson Kiowa Tillman Comanche Cotton and Stephens counties. Some farmers already harvested a small portion last week testing high protein and potential above average yields. Rains have slowed harvest further north across Red River into north central Texas, where prior weather left ample equipment and workers.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Lawton
Altus
Oklahoma State
Jackson
Kiowa
Tillman
Comanche
Cotton
Stephens
The
Employment Service
Red River
Texas
Women Aid Yugoslavia in New Assembly
Belgrade reports that women now shape Yugoslavia's future from government councils. In the latest elections, 32 of the new assembly members are women, part of a 620 member body reflecting growing female participation in national governance.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
New Assembly
Congress
United States
Union Valley HD Club Plans June 7 Barbecue Event
Union Valley Home Demonstration Club meeting hosted by Mrs Beulah Elmore discussed quality canning of fruits vegetables and meats with a freezer preparation demonstration. A community barbecue hamburger supper is planned for June 7 at Union Valley School with a brief program and invitations to candidates.
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Beulah Elmore
Union Valley HD Club
Cecil Blankenship
Union Valley School
Elmore
Rut Stephens
Lucille Elkina
Pamela
Ronnie
Helen Scott
Winnie Turner
Bonnie Otte
Barbara
Sallie Knight
Effie Scott
Walter Miller
Blankenship
Jean Crawford
Pacyicla
Hisan
Shirley Ann
Cordeliy Davis
Omega Lawson
Ginger Charlene
Nova Lee Hall
Consid K
Alfred
Mary Scott
Genieve Horton
Frankie Lou Elmore
Ruth Stephens
Beulsh Elmore
N Elmore
Martha Mote
HDA
School Boys and Girls Arrested
Five high and grade school youths were arrested in Long Beach on suspicions of murder and robbery tied to a crime club named the Cherokee Raiders. Among the accused are Thomas Cook, 17. Muriel Downs, 17. Peggy Byrnes, 18. Shirley Armitage, 16. Larsey Collins, 16. Collins, caught in the act, allegedly implicated the others.
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Long Beach
Calit
Thomas Charles Cook
Muriel “Pickles Downs
Peggy Byrnes
Shirley Armitage
Larsey Collins
Collins
Martin
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Sey
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W. Berlin
Soma
People's Police
Lake Tanganyika
Africa
Southwestern Oklahoma
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North Carolina
Outer Banks
New England
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