Radioactivity Lingers On Warship After Bikini Test
Washington reports concerns over residual radiation aboard ships exposed to atomic blasts near Bikini Atoll. Experts warn contamination could persist for years, complicating scrapyard salvage and civilian exposure risks. The article notes tests show lingering radioactivity on vessels, with defense planners examining long term impacts and potential dispersal scenarios from future underwater or aerial blasts.
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Washington
Salt Lake
California
An. Ae Bom
Bikini
Kulm
Ean
Win
Hsrushimsey
Nagasaki
Yiter
Lmn
Ada High School class of 1998 graduation program
Tonight at 8:15 in the Ada Junior High auditorium the Ada High School senior class will present its graduation program with Supt Rex Morrison delivering the address. Jon Wilkinson will sing and act as recessional, Artie Artimus will perform piano, and Richard Haines will give the invocation. Diplomas will be presented Sunday afternoon as the faculty finalizes grade cards and reports for the graduates.
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Ada Junior High
Ada High School
Supt
Rex CO. Morrison
Jon Wilkinson
Toaseek
Ada High
Artie Artimus
Sila
Richard Haines
Trice L. Broadrick
Wille
C. A. Ridge
First Methodist Church
Ridge
Jeans
Jesus
Cite Tursdys
Oil Men and Lawyers Squabble Over Royalty Rights
Oklahoma City June 7 oil industry and legal firms face a new ruling in federal court. Judge Stephen Chindley awarded royalty owners led by HB Sellers damages and instructed a fix on drilling duties. Geologist Robert Wheels testified the oil under the area was worth about 1200 dollars per acre, prompting criticism that the Standland Oil and Gas Co must reassess plans to avoid depriving royalty holders of their rights.
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Oklahoma
CTPY
United States
Federal District Court
Ter dv
Standlind OU and Gas Co
Stephen Chindley
Berchand
Howeves
Robert Fh. Wheelser
Chinese Girl In Hospital Puzzles Doctors In China
Chungising Yang Mei a 20 year old from Chung King is in Municipal hospital in the 200th day of a mysterious illness She has not eaten for nine days and refuses all food including peanuts carried in her pocket Doctors say she shows no hunger and fears people or animals She remains silent and the case puzzles attending physicians at the hospital.
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Chungising
Yang
Mei
Chung- King
Municipil Hospital
Ponalky
Pounuis
VY Gar
Holiday Deaths Rise Above Estimates Across Regions
The report tallies accident deaths near 200 for the holiday period with total fatalities around 382 by early afternoon. Illinois records the highest toll at 28, California 21, Pennsylvania 29, New York and Michigan substantial automobile deaths. drownings 2 and other causes remain. Predicted fatalities for the next period suggest continued high counts across states.
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Vanport
Oregon
California
Pennsylvania
New York
Michigan
Miller Sees To Bible Reading In Rural Schools
Miller, a retired Boy Scout leader now serving as pastor, organized Bible reading in Coal and Johnston counties rural schools. Starting in October, 1950, miniature Luke Gospel copies were distributed to students to read by Christmas, with many pupils earning certificates and some homes also receiving the book for children. Teachers collaborated, and Bible school programs expanded across about 30 rural schools in wet counties with several schools lacking organized Bible study previously.
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Miller
Pastorimg Preebuiehes
Iin
Lars
Christ
Taryn
Crude Oil Output Gains in U S Week
U S crude oil production averaged daily output rose by 9 580 barrels over the prior week to 20 902 400 barrels with gains in Michigan Indiana Montana Wyoming and the eastern region while Colorado Kansas and several western areas showed declines.
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Tuess
Okla
United States
Fournes
Michigan
Indiana
Montene
Flood Stricken Areas Face Massive Damages and Evacuations
Portland area reels as rivers swell cascading from the 120 mile flood region. Officials warn evacuations rise while damage estimates near 10 million to 300 million dollars across Vanport and southwest Washington. Rescue teams race to reach stranded residents as water overtops the river port and rail depots.
Quiet Memorial Weekend Reported by City Police
Extended weekend activities were quiet with residents away for the Memorial Day holiday. Police logs cite four arrests for intoxication, one for disturbance, and one for drunk driving after a Saturday North Broadway crash sending four to Wal Jay View Hospital. Local fishermen fished lakes and streams with few catches reported.
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North Broadway
Wal Jey View Hospital
Ada
Bebe
Jay Fuss
Four Ada Girls To Attend Girls State Session
Four Ada girls will take part in Girls State at Oklahoma College for Women starting Sunday. Cara Neen Aubrey Kerr Phyllia Gwens Barry Evans Glynese Boley will represent Ada with American Legion Auxiliary sponsorship directing the program. Dr Dan Procter OCW president will give main address as state government procedures are taught to the attendees.
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Ada
Aca
Giris
Luna
Chickasha
Cara Neen
Mi and
Aubrey Kerr
Hasur
Resi Claus Ete Dann Fave
Mes
Glynn
Kirwants
The
Amerigan
Legion Auxitiany, Organisation
Clay
Grimmett
Altus
George Demke
Dan Procter
O.cw
Forrmerly
Ade
Poorag Amry Hicks
Dmond
Idther
B. Grennen
Trindolka
Dune Fliter
Summer Enrollment at College May Outpace Last Year
Registration closes this afternoon at 2:30 as East Central college eyes a modest rise in summer enrollment. About 990 students were enrolled last term, with many teachers delaying return to finish degrees. The war era demand for teachers lingers, and some students plan summer work to maintain eligibility. Classes begin Wednesday, with several veterans among enrollees.
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East Central
TaGk
Faust
Teacheus
Lake More College
Ovyeer
Nis
Tresdwehl
Myer
House Committee Approves Draft Provision For Draft Extension
The House Armed Services Committee advanced a draft provision to extend the draft operations by at least 15 days after law passage, with voluntary enlistments possible. Rep Vinson led the measure, approved 38 to 8 by Andrews panel, and hearings planned to hear opponents. The panel also backed bills to enable five star officers and reinstatement of certain senior posts within the Navy and Army.
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Washington
Duvié
Mart
Selon Pho
Iit
Pawre
Caenwin Andrews
Rep
Vinson
Rane
Dvati
Andrews
Wales
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Jamudiy
Btw
Brest
King
W Nimitz
Aly Bever
Nat
Ada Pay Day Set For Wednesday Shopper Influx
Ada prepares for a city wide Pay Day on Wednesday June 3. The Retail Division of the Ada Chamber of Commerce promotes bargains across the business district with deeply reduced prices designed to lure readers and shoppers into stores. The event is part of a five point program including Play Days and advertising campaigns, promising the best bargain event in southern Oklahoma as crowds descend on over 3 000 square yards of trading area.
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Ada
Tsu
Aca Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma
Ada resident H L Cassidy dies at 88
H L Cassidy long resident of Ada dies at 88 in Ada after illness of several months. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 30 pm from Asbury Methodist Church with burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Born in Georgia he moved to Ada decades ago as a brick mason and helped erect many buildings here. Survived by daughters Mrs Ron Sneed Mrs Lily Donaghey Parker Mrs Arthur Baker and others in Ada Hermosa Beach and beyond.
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Flonny Leland Cassidy
Ade
Ron Sneed
West
Asbury Methodist
Buria
Rosedale
Grosicy
Ma—field
Brock Billings
Ada
Mike Cassidy
Seed
Lily Donaghey Parker
Arthur Baker
Hermosa Beach
Dalwagon
A. M. Cassidy
Week of Weather Outlook From Regional Forecasts
The forecast calls for generally fair skies and warming trend across the region through Sunday with extended outlook showing light showers in the west overnight. Reported rainfall totals over the two days include Altus 34, Tulsa 46, Muskogee 28, Woodward trace, and many stations recording modest gains. Authorities urge continuing attention to daily updates as farmers await steadier conditions for improved harvest prospects.
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Indichtee
Altus
Chasengha
Linetan
Alvi
Bonver
Boise City
Elk City
el Ren
Gagea
Geary
Guthrie
Oriaheina City
U S Presses Italy Over Trieste Return Plan
The United States prodded the Soviet Union for a new reply to the Western powers proposal to return the free territory of Trieste to Italy. The State Department said Moscow has not rejected the idea but objects to amending the Italian peace treaty.
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Washington
United States
Ruzsa
Tyiase
Italy
State Department
Michal Muttermott
Anst
Einar
Sowiek Gows
Serefi
Trieste
Tatr
Mosegyr
Plan Your Vacations in Oklahoma Month Declared
A proclamation designated June as Plan Your Vacations in Oklahoma Month. It highlights Oklahoma’s inland waters and lake development, urges water safety and Red Cross swimming courses, notes high drowning risks, and cites national crop reports stressing food conservation and planning. It also calls for continued water education and swimming certification efforts.
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Oklahoma
Armong
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Olela
Okizhone
Methodist Pastor Changes Listed
OKLAHOMA CITY June 1 The western Oklahoma conference of the Methodist church will send 10 ministers to new churches next Sunday. The assignments were announced at the conference closing business meeting at Post Methodist church. The conference covers about 279 pastorates with 20 churches still without pastors. A new tax of $1484 943 in property values was reported for the conference. There was a gain of 2,260 membership, 6,45 in church schol enrollment and other figures. District by district the ministers assigned include Sylphury F.2D Winery Terral 22 Creaey to Thacknevilla and Whitehead.
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Oklahoma City
Punchandes
Oklahoma
The
Methodist Church
Post Methodist
Svdrynore
F. BD
Grover
Byars
Paott, J
Steele
Ada Youth Swim Program At East Central College
Ada youths join a summer swimming program led by Frank Crider at East Central pool. Classes split into four groups meeting Wednesdays for classification and instruction, with groups ranging from beginners to advanced, listing numerous participating youths.
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Ada
Frank Crider
East Centrst
Crider
Simmer
Ada High Confers Diplomas as 1949 Class Graduates
Ada High School capped its 1949 commencement with senior speeches by Principal Trice Broadrick and celebratory remarks by Morris More from Foran Rex O. More, as the class received diplomas and sang. Students and families filled the auditorium and surrounding areas for the ceremony and reception.
Insecticide Revisions for Public Health Use
As automatic electric execus sioner offices gnats and other small insects, guidance for sprays has been revised for near term use. Emphasis is on improved application in kitchens, Cairres and bakeries.
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