Do We Face Trouble In the Pacific in 1940?
The column discusses potential Japanese moves against the Philippines and Dutch East Indies, the risk to Guam, and the need for a strong Navy and shore defenses amid a Europe at war, weighing policy options and public concern in 1940.
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Pacific
Moscow
Japan
Philippines
Dutch East Indies
Germany
Great Britain
France
State Department
Washington
Guam
Europe
Blaine Gilbreath declares for Pontotoc County Representative No 2
J B Gilbreath known as Blaine announces candidacy for state House from Pontotoc No 2 He is Ada resident of 30 years appraiser for Home Owners Loan Corp Woodmen and Masonic member He pledges fair race loyalty to Pontotoc County schools and East Central State College and cooperation with the governor He asserts long public service and readiness to serve without buying votes and asks for support in the July 9 1940 Democratic primary and election to the legislature
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J. B. Gilbreath
Blaine
Pontotoc County
Ada
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Woodmen
Washington
Supreme Court
Gilbreath
Pontatoc County
Pontatoce County
East Central State College
Tom D. McKeown
J. W. Bolen
Leopold Defends Belgians in Letter to Roosevelt
U S ambassador John Cudahy disclosed that King Leopold III sent President Roosevelt a letter outlining his side of Belgium’s capitulation to Germany. The king cites dire military losses and a call for aid as he explains surrender to end the crisis, while Belgian leaders reportedly fled and the cabinet was disowned. Leopold’s defense frames his decision as protecting civilians and seeking peace.
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Louis P. Lochner
John Cudahy
United States
Belgium
Roosevelt
Leopold III
Cudahy
Leopold
Washington
Berlin
Red Cross
France
Brussels
Roger Keyes
Hubert Pierlot
Paris
Albert Canal
Gamelin
Dyke River
Ostend
Germany
Stegall Announces Re Election As Pontotoc County Superintendent
Ray Stegall seeks re election to continue leading Pontotoc County Public Instruction. He notes a long tenure with no broad criticism and cites his training from East Central and a master’s from Oklahoma A and M. Stegall emphasizes calm campaigning and dedication to pupils, teachers, and school boards. He plans limited night campaigning due to busy public duties.
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Ray Stegall
Pontotoc County
Stegall
Vaness
East Central
Stillwater
Department of Education
Mr. Stegall
East Central State President Linscheid Completes 1940 Speech Tour
Dr. A. Linscheid, president of East Central State College, ended a five week series speaking to hundreds of high school seniors in 15 commencements and two baccalaureate addresses. He delivered speeches from Will Rogers High in Tulsa May 31 to Bethany Peniel and other Oklahoma towns, promoting a gospel of Christianity and peace.
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A. Linscheid
East Central State College
Will Rogers High School
Tulsa
Rotary Club
Ardmore
Lions
Durant
East Central
Square and Compass Club
Muskogee
Holdenville
Cooper Cooper School
Pottawatomie County
Linscheid
Fitzhugh
Spaulding
Hughes County
Atwood
Fittstown
Clarita
Asher
Seminole County
Sand Springs
Wewoka High School
Seminole
Idabel
McCurtain County
Sapulpa
Creek County
Chickasha
Grady County
Tecumseh
Dr. Linscheid
Oklahoma Forecast Calls for More Thundershowers
The Associated Press reports two more days of scattered thundershowers for parts of Oklahoma after a dry 24 hours with a trace at Waynoka. The Weather Bureau predicts scattered showers in the east and south tonight and in the southeast tomorrow, while northwest and western areas expect fair skies.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Waynoka
Federal Weather Bureau
Northeast Oklahoma rally seeks federal arsenal
A mass meeting in PAYOR Oklahoma is set for 8 p m to urge Washington to build a federal arsenal in the Grand River dam area. The Northeast Oklahoma Arsenal association organized plans and chairman Mike Silva said towns were asked to send 100 cars each to draw at least 5 000 attendees.
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Payor
Okla
Washington
Northeast Oklahoma
Grand River Dam
Northeast Oklahoma Arsenal Association
Oklahoma
Mike Silva
Germany Warns U.S. Of Allied Plots
June 4 report says Germany informed Washington it has information that Britain and France have sent agents to South America and the Panama Canal zone to suggest many German agents operate. The memorandum offered no details or sources. Also, Berlin says Britain and France plan to sink U S liners Washington Manhattan and President Roosevelt.
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France
Germany
British Empire
British Isles
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Washington
United States
Panama Canal Zone
State Department
Hans Thomsen
Berlin
DNB
Britain
Manhattan
Roosevelt
Europe
London
Northeastern Oklahoma Arsenal Site Considered for Explosives Plant
In Vinita Oklahoma indications grew that the government may locate an explosives plant in the northeastern part of the state using Grand River Dam Authority power. The Northeastern Oklahoma Arsenal Association reported encouraging talks with Washington and a planned June 4 Pryor meeting to discuss moves.
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Vinita
Oklahoma
Grand River Dam
Northeastern Oklahoma Arsenal Association
Washington
Mike Silva
U.S
Thomas
Grand River Dam Authority
Silva
Arsenal Association
Pryor
Defense
Congress
Roosevelt
Local Democratic Primary Candidates Listed for County Offices
The News announces candidates for the county offices subject to the July 9 1940 Democratic primary. County Attorney nominees include SI Freeman James O Braly Carloss Wadlin. Sheriff contenders Mose Henry Buck Taylor Clyde Kaiser Charles N Johnson. County Treasurer John E Lee Ogton. Superintendent of Public Instruction Ray Stegall. County Commissioner nominees Grady Miller W M Bill Pegg Elmer Chandler Millard. Assessor Charles Rushing Bill Bevers. Representative No 77 Fred McCabbie Thomas T Goodman J B Gilbreath. County Commissioner Dist George R Collins. County Judge Franklin Bourland.
Contest Winners at Carlton Cor Bing Sheep Day
Results from sheep day at Carlton Cor Bing ranch on May 1 include Lamb Weight Judging with Emery Walker of Pontotoc County first, John Wolf of Hughes second, W. J. Frye third. Lamb Grading honors go to Sam Gunn Seminole first, Gene Mungle Atoka second, W. J. Rye Hughes third. Woolen neckties awarded by Pontotoc County farm agent C. H. Hailey.
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Carlton Corbing Ranch
Emery Walker
Pontotoc County
John Wolf
Hughes County
W. J. Frye
Lamb
Sam Gunn
Seminole County
Gene Mungle
Atoka County
Sura
M. J. Robertson
Billy Poindexter
Johnston County
Tird—Nolan Young
C. H. Hailey
Osages to Stage Authentic Dances in Wigwam Village
Osage Indians set June 24 for annual dances in a wigwam village under construction at Pawhuska Oklahoma. Costumes and repertoire will be authentic with heirloom outfits. Harry Miller head of the Indian committee predicts record attendance. A parade precedes the dances with prizes for best Indian and pioneer floats.
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Pawhuska
Okla
Harry Miller
Germany Avoiding Mistake of Kaiser in World War II
Oklahoma City June 4 District Judge Clarence Mills World War veteran recalls that Germany in this war avoids the mistakes of Kaiser Germany in World War I. Mills notes blitzkrieg concepts with rapid infantry, machine guns, armored units and air support, cites the French use of 300 bombers in a 191? battle.
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Oklahoma City
Germany
Clarence Mills
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Ada News
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SI Freeman
James O. Braly
Carloss Wadlin
John E. Lee
Ogton
Mose Henry Buck Taylor Clyde Kaiser
Charles N. Johnson
Grady Miller
W. M
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Coleman Co. Law
Charles Rushing
Bill Bevers
Fred McCabbe
Thomas T. Goodman
George R. Collins
Franklin Bourland
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