Berlin Jobless Face Future With Courage Amid Hard Times
Western Berlin's unemployed survive on fish and potatoes while patching worn clothes. One in three Berliners jobless faces a ruined city, possible second blockade, and a hard winter ahead. They rely on government support and Marshall Plan aid as 40,000 remain jobless in the area.
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Berlin
NEA
Joba
Germany
Bonn
U.S. Army
Ernst Schuck
East Germany
Hildegarde
Ernst
West Berlin
Sulphur News Highlights Faculty Dinner and Local Resignations
The Cameron grade school PTA honored faculty with fried chicken salad cake and iced tea. Special guests included George Portman superintendent and Mary P Stephens music teacher. Sulphur fireman H L Stephens resigns to become fire chief in Purcell Oklahoma. Leonard Mounger to fill vacancy. TV seminar attendees Gertrude Donaghe and Florence Pevehouse accepted for University of Oklahoma program. Sulphur Eastern Star meets June 5 with Bessie Harris Grand Matron to attend Ardmore and Maddill events.
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PTA
Cameron
George Portman
Nettie Webb
Mary P. Stephens
Harral Scott
Purcell
H. L. Stephens
East Side
Okahoma
Stephens
Leonard Mounger
Stephans
D. Vernon
Gertrude Donaghe
Florence Pevehouse
University of Alahoma
Donaghe
Pevehouse
OFS
Order of Eastern Star
P.m
Bessie B. Harris
OES
Farm Bureau Group Plans Activities News Notes
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Associated Women board members met with Mr and Mrs R R Gibson for business and social matters. They decided to install a desk for bureau business and welcomed new members. A bake sale was planned for July to fund a queen contest with refreshments served to Mr and Mrs C C Seaman and Mr and Mrs Sam Dew.
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The
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Associated Women
R. R. Gibson
Bureau
C. C. Seaman
Sam Dew
Long Step Forward in Kerr Soil Water Plan for Oklahoma
Oklahoma Senator Bob Kerr and Senator Thomas push a federal state soil and water study linked to the Omnibus River and Harbor bill. President Truman names a six member interagency panel to survey the Arkansas White and Red River basins starting July. The plan aims for irrigation, hydroelectric power, flood control, and new markets, projecting decade‑long progress and regional benefits across six states.
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Kerr
Truman
Kerr and
Thomas
Adan
Arkansas-White
Red River
Federal Inter-Agency
Army Engineers
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Kansas
Missouri
New Mexico
Colorado
United States
Departments of Agriculture, Army, Commerce and Interior
Federal Power Commission
Red
Ori
REA
Senator Kerr
Tur
General Stat
Olgahoma City
Tulsa
Rs Jasoma
Galveston Sees Record Rain Flood Drenches Island
Galveston Texas endured the heaviest rainfall in five decades with 14.21 inches on the town’s western edge. The flood submerged the business district to nine hours of wind driven rain, leaving water feet deep and forcing residents to stay awake through storms. Traffic returned to normal by late afternoon as waters drained and the sun emerged. No fatalities were reported, and damage was estimated around 400 dollars in early figures.
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Galveston
Tex
Sandy Island
Wednesday Bridge Club Notes In Sherman
Mrs Espy hosts a bridge gathering with guests including Mrs J E Fairchild Mrs Monroe Mrs Tessie Colline Mrs Richard Swink and Mrs K P Larsh. High score earned by Mrs Larsh second by Mrs Irick Ice cream and office refreshments end the session. Other visits include Mr and Mrs Joe Robnett and family from San Angelo and Mr and Mrs Milton Keating of Lawton visiting Dr C B Smith. Mrs Byron Eppler II of Seminole welcomed a newborn son David Milton.
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Espy
Feet
Paul Wilson
J. E. Fairchild
Monroe ‘Washington
Tessie Colline
Richard Swink
Bess Irick
K. P. Larsh
Larsh
Irick
Joe Robnett
Joe J. Robnett, Jr
Sandra Maurine
Linda Frances
Patricia Reade
San Angelo
Texas
Milton Keating
Lawton
C. B Smith
Court of Honor for Troop 4 Scouts at First Christian Church
A Court of Honor for Boy Scouts Troop 4 was held Sunday evening at The First Christian church. Scouts Tom Yarbro and Don Morrow earned Star and Star respectively, Joe Lee Braly earned 1st class, Jim Fleet 2nd class, Billl English 2nd class, and Jim Bul-York 2nd class. Merit badges awarded include Braly in fingerprinting cooking woodwork and mechanical drawing, Yarbro in personal health public health civics cooking physical development and path finding, Morrow in personal health public health journalism cooking path finding and physical development.
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First Christian Church
Boy Scouts
Tom Yarbro
Don Morrow
Joe Lee Braly
Jim Fleet
Billl English
Jim Bul- York
Kerr and Ada campaign critique spark dream of Oklahoma playground
Critics note Blane Water and Kerr promote a plan for blue water lakes and streams and a climate friendly to tourists. Observers link Truman to the idea and its anti-sin appeal, suggesting it offers practical relief from debates over aid to families and atomic research.
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Ada
Blane
Ares Kerr
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Truman
Cinnamon Toast for Unexpected Guests
A quick old stand by for guests involves toasting bread slices, buttering them, and showering with sugar and cinnamon. Toast briefly under a broiler or broiling heat, then cut into wedges and serve.
Hereford Heaven tour visits eight ranches in June
The Hereford Heaven tour will visit eight ranches on June 9 and 10 with a consolation sale at Sulphur. Breeders from up to 17 states have attended in the past, making it one of the nation’s largest Hereford events. Sulphur hosts, with Ada a common stop, while Harvey and Turner hosts prepare ranch tours and a barbecue lunch at the Roy Turner ranch. The sale at Sulphur Fair Grounds begins at 2 p.m. with consignors including Lazy Ranch, Calvert Ranch, Bite Valley Ranch, R. W. Burleson, W. E. Harvey, Horse Shoe Ranch, Roy Turner, and G. C. McMakin.
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Hereford Heaven Group
United States
Sulphur Chamber of Commerce
Ada
W. E. Harvey
Harvey Lanc
Harvey
Sulphur
Artesian Hotel
Clude Lazy ] Ranch
Calvert Ranch
Bite Valley Ranch
R. W. Burleson
Horse Shoe Ranch
Roy Turner
G. C. McMakin
Segregation at Oklahoma U and Texas Law School Ruled Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that segregation of Negro students at the University of Oklahoma graduate school violates the 14th Amendment and ordered Texas to admit a Negro student to its all white law school. The decisions address Oklahoma and Texas state universities, not public education in general.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Supreme Court
Washington
University of Oklahoma
Vinson
G. W. McLaurin
Graduate School
University
McLaurin
Uak
High Court
Houston
Sweatt
Supreme Court Bans Segregation in Railroad Dining Cars
The Supreme Court ruled 8 to 0 to outlaw segregation of Negroes in railroad dining cars, declaring such practice violates the Interstate Commerce Act. Justice Burton wrote the opinion, with Clark not participating, and Henderson of Washington appealed after being denied service on a Southern Railway trip. The decision overruled ICC policy that had allowed separate dining arrangements, stating equal access must be provided to all passengers.
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Supreme Court
High Tribunal
Southern
Iater
Henderson
American Council of Human Rights
ICC
Interstate Commerce Commission
Th Commission
Justice Department
Burton Sie
Boston
Barber Health Tests Begin for Pontotoc Barbers
Dr. J. Canada, director of the city county health unit, announces that barbers in Pontotoc county can begin health exams. More than 40 barbers exist in the county and tests start on a day chosen by the health unit with flexible times for the barbers to attend.
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J. €. Canada
Pontotoc County
Frazier Prelim Re Set for June 20
Preliminary hearing in the Billy Frazier case has been postponed to June 20 by Percy Armstrong justice of the peace. The hearing was set for June 4. No report on FBI lab evidence received by County Attorney W G Long. Charged with the May 7 shooting are Massie Johnson and Burl Williams. Both are out on $5,000 bonds.
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Billy Frazier
Percy Armstrong
Justice of the Peace
FBI
Washington, D.C
W. G. Long
Frazier
Massie Johnson
Burl Williams
Tulsans Start Fund for Livestock Barn
In Pulsa Oklahoma last night a banquet raised 62825 dollars toward building two new fair grounds livestock barns. The fair board aims to reach 100900 dollars, but the current total guarantees the barn's construction.
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Tulsans
Pulsa
Okla
Fair Grounds
Fair Board
Jap Voters Rebuke MacArthur Allies in Tokyo Election
In incomplete returns from Tokyo, voters favored the Liberal party and Social Democrats over groups backing MacArthur. The Green Wind society won seven seats as the Liberals held 39 of 58 decided, with Socialists gaining and Communists failing to win seats amid an anti Communist trend. Memorial Day violence tainted late votes.
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Tokyo
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
House of Councillors
Green Wind Society
MacArthur
Shheru Yoshida
Liberal Party
Social Democrats
Democratic Party
Memorial Ays
Colbert HD Club Demonstrates Yeast Bread Arts
Colbert Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. V L Newlund’s home with co hosts Mrs Cherrie Bathrop and Mrs Fleming. Members sang America read scripture offered prayer and held a brief business meeting before a yeast bread demonstration. A basic yeast dough produced pecan cinnamon fruit rolls nut bread and whole wheat bread. Visitors 3. members 14. Betty and Joan Newland assisted with serving.
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Engle
Betty
Joan Newland
Truman Urges Sharp Cut in Industrial Accidents
President Truman urged a significant reduction in the national industrial accident rate to free resources for defending democracy. Speaking at the Labor Department, he warned against retreat into shell or an armed camp and called for a long term program to build civilian and military strength. He cited 1949 figures of 15,000 killed, 79,000 permanently disabled, and 1.87 million injured as unacceptable.
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Washington
Truman
Labor Department
United States
Sivilan
Plymouth
Mass
Ducham
N.C
Oregon
Citywide Clean Up Moves Ahead in Ward 4
Ada's citywide cleanup proceeds in Ward 4 slowed by showers and large trash loads. Bil Castlebarry oversees the effort with a truck and pipe, noting many residents disposed of house garage and lawn waste. The job should span most of the week with a return trip planned after Ward 4 is completed.
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Ada
Ward 4
Bil Castlebarry
Ward 4 Ia
Summer Band Has Good First Week
Ada schools instrumental music director Austin Kidwell reports 63 students in the summer band program across junior and senior high groups, with 30 in the older cohort. Activities include marching, drumming, and beginner to advanced hand work at Ada High School.
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Saya Austin Kidwell
Ada
Kidwell
Choate Webster Wins Clovis Title
Choate Webster of Novats Oklahoma won the Clovis West O Texas Pioneer Days title. He, the world’s 1049 steer roping champion, used 224.5 seconds to rope trip and tie nine wild steers. Everett Shaw from Wetumka Oklahoma was third with 256.7 seconds. additional notes mention Clark McIntire of Kiowa and Buck Good of Wetumka with small prizes.
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Clovis
N. M
Choate Webster
Novats
Okla
State College Pennsylvanía orders bars removed from fraternities
In a June 2 dispatch from Pennsylvania State College, officials stated a rise in student drinking since World War II and ordered the removal of bars from fraternity houses and other student quarters to curb the problem.
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State College
Pennsylvania State College
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