Taft Leads Eisenhower in South Dakota Delegate Count
South Dakota's 14 Republican delegates lean Taft with a narrow unofficial edge over Eisenhower. Taft totals 64 740 to 64 150 for Eisenhower with 50.23 to 49.77 percent. Ten unreported precincts could shift result. officials will open ballots after canvass on Saturday.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
South Dakota
Ohioan
Eisenhower
Taft
Coun
Eisenhower Says Democrats Have Been In Too Long
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower condemned the Democratic administration as too long in power and outlined four campaign points. He urged cooperation among economic elements, fought inflation and a tied budget to restore the dollar, called for cutting waste and duplication, and warned against central government overreach. The speech opened his campaign during a riotous homecoming in Abilene Kansas.
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Abilene
Kan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Eisenhower outlines foreign and domestic policy priorities
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower in Abilene cites real peace and security as the top issue. He argues for state control on FEPC and education, opposes socialized medicine, and supports the St Lawrence Seaway if an economic necessity, while critiquing the Truman era for China collapse and world danger.
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Abilene, Kan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Europe
Truman
China
FEPC
South
St. Lawrence River
Widespread Oklahoma Storm Targets Farms and Towns
A front swept across Oklahoma bringing hail the size of marbles to golf balls, heavy rain, and strong winds. A tornado touched near Pond Creek but did not strike the ground. Harvests paused as wheat was damaged and fields dried enough for combines. No major property losses reported.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Pond Creek
Grant County
Dover
Kingfisher County
Loyal
Weather Bureau
Enid
Blackwell
Ponca City
Stillwater
Alfalfa
Watonga
Oakwood
Highway Patrol
Oklahoma City
Alva
Ada C of C Directors Report on Industry Growth Drive
Ada Chamber of Commerce board heard Emil Wyatt report ongoing efforts to attract new industry. Martin Clark announced a $20,000 cash and pledges total with a continuing campaign likely. Dr John R Abernathy is slated for next Thursday’s forum. national affairs plans a broad get out the vote drive ahead of November elections.
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Ada Chamber of Commerce
Emil Wyatt
Martin Clark
Clark
John R. Abernathy
Oklahoma
National Affairs Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Ron Bailey
C. of
National Affairs
League of Women Voters
McKenzie Resigns as Coach of Tishomingo High
Max McKenzie the Tishomingo high school coach for two years has resigned to take an athletic director and junior high principal post in Pawnee his hometown. He will leave mid July with wife Ella Lu and their three year old son Bill.
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Tishomingo
Max McKenzie
Tishomingo High School
Pawnee
McKenzie
East Central
Ella Lu
Bill
Farm Families Rely On Nonfarm Cash Income
U.S. farm families derive about one third of their total cash income from sources outside their farms, reflecting diverse earnings beyond on farm operations.
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U.S
General Grow Faces Court Martial Trial
Major General Robert W. Grow, once military attaché in Moscow, is to face court martial over a stolen diary from Germany. The Army said it completed its investigation and will hold the trial at Fort Meade Maryland behind closed doors. date not announced.
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Washington
Robert W. Grow
Germany
Grow
Moscow
Russia
Ft. Meade
Army
Frankfurt
Truman Will Attend Democratic Convention But Not Run
President Truman said he will attend the Democratic national convention after a nominee is chosen and will not seek the nomination himself. He declined to comment on Eisenhower Taft air power debates and avoided involvement in GOP quarrels. He also ruled out sending steel legislation, warned on a Europe summer tour, and predicted the Democrats will overcome past difficulties.
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Washington
Truman
Chicago
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Congress
Supreme Court
Europe
Margaret
Osborn Well Flows Steadily in Center Field Update
Center field shows ongoing activity with no rigs operating. Osborn No. 1 Harry Morris flows about 22 barrels per hour after perforation and acid treatment. Bert D Paine No. 3 Bush Community and Mid-Continent No. 1 Jenkins report flowing and swabbing underway near Gaar Corner. First assigned field allowable set at 65 barrels of oil per day as producers begin selling Thursday morning.
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Gaar Corner
Harry Morris
NESW
Osborn
Bert D Paine
Bush
Mid-Continent
No. 1
Jenkins
Sam Mizel
Rucker
Anglin Condition Remains Critical
Leo W. Anglin, 36, remains in critical condition at Valley View hospital after a chest gunshot wound. He was shot after pulling a gun on a city policeman on West Main early Wednesday. Police Chief Cecil Smith nears completion of the investigation.
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Leo W. Anglin
Valley View Hospital
Anglin
Clinton Dame
West Main
Cecil Smith
Penmanship Workshop At East Central State College
A handwriting workshop directed by Ruth Kittle of American Book Company runs June 9 to 14 on campus. Morning and afternoon sessions in the Documents Room, Linscheid Library, with free materials and a certificate upon completion.
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East Central State College
Ruth Kittle
American Book Company
Linscheid Library
Miss Kittle
Gilliam Leaves Race After Move From Johnston County
Representative Jack Gilliam of Johnston County says he will not seek re election and plans to move out of the county. With ballots already at press time a replacement could be named by the Democratic central committee if Gilliam withdraws before the primary date July 1.
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Tishomingo
Jack Gilliam
Johnston County
Democratic Central Committee
State Election Board
Gilliam
Central Committee
Thieves Pester McAlester Cops
McAlester police face a spate of thefts as a cruiser is stolen near the station and recovered hours later five miles away. Earlier, Police Chief Roy Anders’ home was robbed while he attended church, with no comment from headquarters.
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Mcalester
Okla
Roy Anders
Headquarters
Ada Sewer Expansion Project Brightens Budget Picture
Ada reports show steady progress in a major sewer system expansion funded by a $920,000 bond issue. The work covers a new larger disposal plant northeast of the city and expanded gathering lines to improve collection and service overall.
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Ada
John Hammon
Gardenia
House Passes New GI Bill Advances for Veterans
The House approved a new GI Bill of Rights for veterans discharged since June 27, 1950. The measure shifts education and training payments to recipients, expands home and business loan guarantees, Social Security credits, and mustering-out pay, with Senate action expected. One Republican dissented.
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Washington
House
Korea
Horse on Highway Causes Accident Near Ada
Mrs. Rose Stafford Friend of Allen drove a late model auto when a horse ran into the Allen highway 3.2 miles east of Ada. The car was a total loss and Leah Margaret Friend suffered facial cuts but was not hospitalized. The horse was killed after being struck broadside. the vehicle skidded 71 yards into a ditch.
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Rose Stafford Friend
Allen
Henry van Arsdell
Aubreyee
Leah Margaret Friend
Today's Chuckle Dont yell through the screen door
A lighthearted caption presents a humorous line about a mother speaking through a screen door. The quip highlights the irony of loudly calling inside a home and the resulting strained voice.
Eight Bond Issues Get State's Okay
Oklahoma eight school district bond issues totaling 443000 were approved by the state attorney general. Ada city school led with 350000 for a new building. Other districts include Stephens County Marlow 27500 for site building and furniture Jackson Eldorado 13000 for transport equipment plus 22000 for building repairs and furniture Garvin District 66 1000 repairs 4999 building Harper District 7 17000 site building furniture Muskogee District 85 1000 building Okmulgee District 17 1000 repairs 3500 transport equipment Pontotoc District 40 3000 repairs and equipment
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Oklahoma City
Ada City
Stephens County
Marlow
Jackson
Eldorado
Garvin
Harper
Muskogee
Okmulgee
Pontotoc
Smaller Camp Groups Plan Koje Island Fence Split
On Koje Island Korea Brig Gen. Haydon Boatner ordered a barbed wire fence to divide Compound 607 into smaller camps for about 80 000 POWs. Troops moved in without violence and denied withholding rations though sand bags were placed where food usually rests. About 1 600 prisoners were relocated from compound 91 after a May riot, with groups reorganized by nationality rank and status.
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Koje Island
Korea
Haydon Boatner
Kose
Boatner
Boamer
Koje
Pusan
Three County Schools to Annex After Audit Findings
Auditor Ballard Clowdus verifies that Owl Creek Lightning Ridge and McCall's Chapel districts must annex due to rural elementary attendance figures. Parish Chapel will be isolated for not meeting the required average daily attendance. Norman C. Mitchell notes the loss of one teacher at Summer's Chapel and Cedar Grove next term.
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Pontotoc County
Ballard Clowdus
Owl Creek
Lightning Ridge
McCall’s Chapel
Parish
Norman C. Mitchell
Summer’s Chapel
Cedar Grove
Clowdus
Th' Pessimist And The Golden Rule Card
A humorous reflection on caution and suspicion in social conduct. The piece muses on onions making a man seek secrecy and prompts questions about whose actions come first.
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