Congress Considers National Highway System Plan
Washington report on a conference led by Senator Townsend about a federal built and maintained national highway system. Prominent officials and highway experts advocate a comprehensive policy and a dedicated commission to oversee construction and maintenance nationwide.
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Washington
Townsend
Senate Committee On
Congress
Roy D. Chapin
Council of National Defense
T. C. Atkeson
Worstell Community Notes and Local Happenings
Health around Worstell is very good though Mrs. Jack Towery has been sick this week. Farmers report strong cotton harvest with corn and gardens thriving. Blue ribbon corn honors go to Medley and Baker. Mrs. Barker sold out to Towery and will move to Mr. Allen's place. Several attending decorations and local gatherings. Smallpox and whooping cough reported. residents urged to visit nearby Rebee and Walnut. Sallie.
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Worstell
Jack Towery
Messrs. Medley and Baker
B. A. Barker
Phillip Sumners
Rebee
Uby Crow
Bob Russell
Berry Waldin
Waldin
Albert Crow
Bunk
Carl Pinley
Walter Crow
John Crow
Stork
George Kirby
Rossetta McDaniel
Kirby
Jess Cordwell
Sarah Crow
Nail
Sallie
Former Governor Guy Dies in Sulphur
W M Guy former governor of the Chickasaw Indian Nation died at his Sulphur Oklahoma home this morning. He was an uncle of Congressman Charles Carter of Ardmore Oklahoma.
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Ardmoe, Ok
W. M. Guy
Sulphur
Charles Carter
Toledo Riot Shuts Willys-Overland Plant After Gunfire
A riot at the Willys-Overland Automobile plant in Toledo leaves two dead and about a dozen injured as 5 000 idle workers clash with guards. Discharged soldiers fired over 100 shots, amid a labor dispute involving about 13 000 employees and calls for state or federal troops. Coroner probes deaths as tensions rise following a two week plant idle period.
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Associated Press
Toledo. O
Willys-Overland Automobile Plant
Walter Hartung
Cox
Toledo
Willys- Overland Automobile Company
Germans May Concede Some Points in Peace Talks
Reports from Paris indicate Americans French British and Italian experts will mediate as Germany counters proposals. Wilsons conference set a rapid schedule with likely replies within 48 hours. Authorities note Britain favors concessions while France remains firm. Local society notes fill the rest of the column with visits and church events in Bebee.
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Paris
United States
France
Great Britain
Italy
Wilson
Public debt of United States hits new May high
The nations public debt rose to 25 921 153 270 dollars at end of May, up 1 096 640 750 from the previous month due to new issues of certificates of indebtedness, according to the June 14 report from Washington.
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United States
Washington
A. Payme
Austria Accepts Peace Terms, Says Neues Abendblatt
Vienna reports the Austrian government reached a unanimous decision that the peace terms presented to the Austrian delegation at St Germain on Monday are acceptable, according to Neues Abendblatt.
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Associated Press
Vienna
St. Germain
France
Neues Abendblatt
Summers Chapel Weather and Local Social Notices
A heavy rain fell Sunday night followed by a brisk norther. Charles Lynch recently returned from overseas visited his uncle J. W. Staats. Wiley Davidson of Lexington visits his brother R. W. Davidson. Western Pontotoc County reports excellent wheat and oats fields. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Kent visit George Deen. Sunday school and church attendance were good with prayer meeting each Sunday night. J. V. Staats sold a load of hogs to V. M. Scarbrough.
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Charles Lynch
J. W. Staats
Wiley Davidson
Lexington
R. W. Davidson
Pontotoc County
Matthew Kent
George Deen
J. V. Staats
V. M. Scarbrough
New York Dispatch Notes Major General Smith Command
New York reports Major General William R. Smith commanding the Thirtieth District as of June 4 in a formal military update. The notice confirms leadership assignment and district boundaries within the metropolitan command.
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New York
William R. Smith
Thiriwjcieth Trieictn
U C V Reunion Set for Ada Oklahoma August 2011
The Oklahoma division of the Confederate Veterans announced August 26 27 and 28 2011 as the reunion dates in Ada. It will be the fourth or fifth holding of the state reunion in Ada with repeated praise for the hosts. Local citizens are described as warmly welcoming the veterans who return year after year.
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Oklahoma Division
Ada
Oklahoma
Confederate Veterans
Hickory Hill Community Notices Amid Sick Bay and Visits
Ida Wyche is very ill and slated for sanitarium care this week. Several residents make short trips to Ada and Stonewall for business and family visits. Crops are reported fine and church services are planned for the first Sunday in July.
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Ida Wyche
Ed Ardrey
Ada
Boss Harrell
Stonewall
Harvey Fremon
Missouri
Lula Cunningham
Kate Harrell
Ardrey
Edwards
Shreel
Cunningham
Felix Cunningham
Fry
Franks
Emma Tinney
Sapulpa
Albert Kincaid
Tom
Bill Ardrey
Sherrell
Dee Griffin
A. L. Degroff
Ed Ellis
Jim Sherrell
Rocky Chapel
George Halkens
Okey Bird
Roche
Ethel Ellis
Punch and Judy
Roff Contends for State Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Allee May pushes for locating the state tuberculosis sanitarium in Roff after Dr. A. R. Lewis found no hotel facilities and a poor Ada road during inspection. Senator Harrison and P. A. Norris pledged to back a better road to Ada if the site moves to Roff, with contracts sent for signature to secure support.
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Rotf
A. R. Lewis
Roff
Harrison
Ada
Lewis
P. A. Norris
Fitzhugh
Dr. Lewis
Stout University staff take charge as summer Normal opens
Mr Briddick from Stout University Wisconsin leads the Manual Training Course in place of Mr Ericson pursuing postgraduate work. New faculty member Miss Elizabeth Casenberry joins crowded Normal classes while Butler Will Gray and wives attend E C S N commencement. Supt Quaid Holdenville and Supt Cowart visit for summer, Swartz arrives from France to teach Education, music by Miss Turner and Miss Campbell, orchestra planned by Cruz. Hall Ingram Maurice Gordon and Oscar Parker attend Y M C A conference in Hollister Missouri.
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Briddick
Stout University
Wisconsin
Ericson
Normal
Elizabeth Casenberry
Coalgate
Messrs. Butler
Will Gray
Tulsa
Miss Turner
San Antonio
Texas
New York
Teachers’ College
T. D. D. Quaid
Tishomingo
Quaid
East Main
Old
Bills Place
N. S. Cowart
Holdenville
Cowart
P. W. Swartz
Prof. Swartz
Lindsey Schools
France
Bernice Campbell
Henryetta
Cruz
Atlanta News Note On Weather And Local Visits
Union Telegraphers at Western Union in Atlanta report a quiet spell with cool weather and recent rain. Local residents share visits, crops and livestock notes, with several social entries and family gatherings across the community.
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Atlanta
Western Union Telegraph Co
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Hart and nearby residents attend Sunday events in Hart
Hart community gathers for 11 o clock services and Sunday afternoon singing. Visits include Proctors, McKnight, Watson and Rogers families with notes on attendance, travels to Belview and Happy Hollow and a letter from A B Vernon in France.
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Ross
Zettie McKnight
A. B. Vernon
France
Mrs. Brooks
Lindsay
France and England Leading in Roads
Roy D. Chapin argues US highway policy lags France and England in administration and funding. He cites France's 152 million dollar road program and national control of main and secondary roads, plus England's 50 million for national highways. He urges a national highway system and federal highway commission.
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Nont.spectively
Highway Industries Association
Federal Highways Council
Pyke Johnson
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
National Automobile Dealers’ Association
Ae. Rutherford
Motor and Accessory Manufacturers’ Association
J. E. Pennypacker
Bureau of Public Roads
American Automobile Association
A. R. Hirst
American Association of State Highway
Col
W. D. Uhler
Pennsylvania
Paul D. Sargent
Maine
Max L. Cunningham
Oklahoma
W. S. Keller
Alabama
Ira R. Browning
Utah
United States
France
England
Roy D. Chapin
Council of National Defense
Mr. Chapin
Drug Store Raided by Sheriff and Policeman in Sol of Costa Rica
Deputy Sheriff H H Whitson and Policeman Wick Adair seized substances from Dr. Holley’s East Main Street drug store including dozens of bottles and barrels with varying alcohol content. The haul valued around 600 dollars will be held as evidence ahead of a June hearing in Justice H J Brown's court. Separately American marines landed at Punta Arenas and Port Limon, Costa Rica amid a revolution led by General Tinoco with forces said to be exiles from Nicaragua.
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H. H. Whitson
Wick Adair
F. Z. Holley
East Main Street
Shriff
H. J. Brown
Iron Tone
Associated Press
San Salvador
Punta Arenas
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Tinoco
Central America
Navy orders cut enlistment to 250000 by July 1
Boston dispatch reports the Navy Department issued an order reducing the total enlisted force to no more than 250000 by July 1 with most cuts at shore stations to preserve fleet efficiency. Local notes mention Decoration Day services, weddings, visits, and ongoing cotton chopping amid rain and worm concerns.
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Boston
Navy Department
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