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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1952

Page

3

Hereford Heaven Stampede Opens in Sulphur for Sixth Year

The Murray county city of Sulphur hosts the sixth annual Hereford Heaven Stampede over three days starting Tuesday. A 1:30 parade precedes the rodeo which ends at 11 p.m. with 21 riding clubs in the largest parade yet and Platt National Park visits for guests. The arena seats 10,300 and Wild Bill Elliott helped place props before opening night.

Murray County Oklahoma Hereford Heaven Platt National Park William “Wild Bill’ Elliott

Hereford Heaven Stampede Draws 192 Contestants for $15000

Ruby Nance band supplied music as announcer Tom Hadley announced the Hereford Heaven Stampede with 192 rodeo contestants competing for about $15,000 in cash prizes. The grand entry featured Wild Bill and Tommy Steiner leading riders from Oklahoma and Texas, with 8,500 onlookers.

Ruby Nance Tom Hadley Hereford Heaven Steiner-Eliott Rodeo Production Company Fred Hunt McAlester United States Oklahoma Texas Wild Bill Tommy Steiner Elliott Sulphur Springer Wewoka Ardmore Purcell Chickasha Madill Denison Tex Healdton Ada Pauls Valley Lindsay Seminole Stratford Shawnee Wilson Holdenville Duncan Davis Coalgate Marlow Moore Tucson Ariz Clark McIntire Kiowa Okla Shoot Webster Nowata Stene Bannon Cambridge Cal Don McLaughlin Ft. Worth Royce Sewall

Rodeo Results From Oklahoma Events

Calf scramble times list competitors including John Pogue Vinita 12.9 and Jack Saunders Gatesville 13.0 with others from Cherokee Nowata Fort Worth and more. Steer roping times show Hugh Posey 22.1 and John Pogue 35.3 with several named participants and several athletes without times. Pole bending and roping clubs are noted with participant names such as Peggy Gaither Healdton and Joan Redding SoonER RoPing Club among others.

Webster John Pogue Vinita Elliott Alfred Cox Spicewood Tex Curtiss Candy Company Dick Truitt Stonewall Truitt Hugh Posey Burke Jiggs Burke Springer Clark McIintire Lige Hammock Hugo Pat Scudder Nowata Peggy Gaither Healdton Joan Redding Sooner Moore Arena Brahma Jack Saunders Gatesville Don McLaughlin Ft. Worth Tex Oncaeid George Epperson Royce Sewall Aston Lanham Riley Dee Burke James Epperson Cherokee Vernon Bannon Cambridge George Wilderspin Bud McClure Ardmore W. B. Lowrance Okay Okla Stonetail Iil Ft. Monesies Tibineeaonecononen Clark McIntire Kiowa Janet Smith Pauls Valley Gertrude Burnside Minnie Goldsby Westerners Oklahoma City Wayne Lourane Lois McGee Pauls Valley

Court Rule Saves Birmingham Chief

The Alabama Court of Appeals yesterday reversed the conviction of Birmingham Police Commissioner Eugene Connor for occupying a hotel room with his secretary Christina Brown. The judge ruled the ordinance was too broad and could criminalize lawful acts. Connor, 34, denied immoral intent and said he was trapped after a Dec. 21 arrest. a grand jury suggested removal from office.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Court of Appeals Birmingham Eugene Connor Robert B. Harwood Connor Christina Brown Miss Brown Govnor

Visitors Gather At Hirn Home For Weekend

Those visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hirn and Frankie Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Williams and Sam mie Jr. of Seminole, Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Harrison and Margaret Dee and Kathy of Somerset Ohio, Mrs. Ivan McKissock of Manor Pennsylvania, James Choate of Richmond Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hagen of Shawnee, Mrs. Margaret Williams of Seminole and Ernie Bowling of Seminole.

George Hirn Frankie Sammy Williams Sammie Jr Seminole K. D. Harrison Margaret Dee Kathy Somerset Ohio Ivan McKissock Manor Pennsylvania James Choate Richmond Washington Joe Hagen Shawnee Margaret Williams Ernie Bowling

Mullins Mary Brewer and Geraldine Mullins Attend Gulf Picnic

Mr and Mrs David Mullins Mary Brewer and Geraldine Mullins attended a Gulf Picnic at Seminole on Tuesday.

David Mullins Mary Brewer Geraldine Mullins Gulf Seminole

Higdon Family Visits and Local Visits Across Seminole

Mr and Mrs Dave Higdon and children visited Mr and Mrs Kenneth Higdon of Seminole Tuesday night. Mrs S J Sutton and Carl visited Mr and Mrs Bill Sutton of Seminole Tuesday. Rodger Landcaster of Ada is visiting his Mrs Ruby Doolen this week. Mrs Herman Speaks and Mr John Lain of Cement visited Mr and Mrs Bill Cooley Thursday. Mrs Anice Bowles Mrs Elsie Bowles and Peggy shopped in Ada Thursday.

Dave Higdon Kenneth Higdon Seminole S. J. Sutton Carl Bill Sutton Rodger Landcaster Ada Ruby Doolen Herman Speaks John Lain Cement Bill Cooley Anice Bowles Elsie Bowles Peggy Arthur Higdon

Evanses travel to Tennessee for son’s university graduation

Mr and Mrs J I Evans left Thursday for Alcoa Tennessee to attend the graduation of their son Clarence Ray Bunk Evans who will receive a degree in Vocational Agriculture from Tennessee University.

J. l. Evans Alcoa Tennessee Clarence Ray Bunk) Evans Tennessee University

Ada Visitors Report Friday Night Call

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pamplin Maxine Cowsert and Ellen Brewer of Ada visited Mr. and Mrs. Edd Sharber on Friday night.

Jim Pamplin Maxine Cowsert Ellen Brewer Ada Edd Sharber

Higdon Couple Make Business Trip to Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Dave Higdon traveled to Oklahoma City on Thursday and Friday for a business engagement. They visited local offices and met with associates to discuss ongoing projects and future plans.

Dave Higdon Oklahoma City

Norma Jean Higdon Visits Mills With Mrs Mills

Norma Jean and Tommie Higdon spent Thursday and Friday with Mr and Mrs W T Mills of a region noted in local society circles. They enjoyed hospitality and familiar companionship during the visit.

Linda Jane Russell Tonsil Surgery At Valley View

Linda Jane Russell had her tonsils removed Friday at the Valley View hospital in Ada. She returned home Saturday.

Linda Jane Russell Valley View Hospital Ada

Hattie Baker Returns Home From Grimes Hospital

Hattie Baker has returned to her home after a stay at Grimes Hospital in Wewoka. She was treated there before being discharged to recuperate at home.

Hattie Baker Grimes Hospital Wewoka

Stanley Brush Party Hosted by Mrs Edd Sharber

Mrs Edd Sharber hosted a Stanley Brush party on Wednesday afternoon with attendees including Mrs Laura Heard Myrtle Lewis Ruby Mann Fannie Sharber Jewel Griffin Jos ey Long Evelyn Hirn Elsie Bowles Jewel Scroggin Patsy Scroggin Maxine Pamplin Mas eline Berry Maxine Cowsert Nell Heard Elsie Heard Dorothy Abbott Katy Robertson Mable Heard Mrs John Watters Leona Finch and Myrtle Allen. Refreshments were ice cream and cookies.

Stanley Brush Edd Sharber Laura Heard Myrtle Lewis Ruby Mann Fannie Sharber Jewel Griffin Josey Long Evelyn Hirn Elsie Bowles Jewel Scroggin Patsy Scroggin Maxine Pamplin Maseline Berry Maxine Cowsert Nell Heard Elsie Heard Dorothy Abbott Katy Robertson Mable Heard John Watters Leona Finch Myrtle Allen

Ada Shoppers List Mr. Jess Russell and Atkinsons

Mr. Jess Russell along with Alice Ann and Alta Jean Atkinson shopped in Ada Saturday, highlighting local consumer activity and social ties in the community.

Jess Russell Alice Ann Alta Jean Atkinson Ada

Notable Illness and Hospital Visit Reported

Oscar Merrell is seriously ill this week. Linda Jane Russell received visitors Friday night at Valley View hospital in Ada from Jess Russell Alice Ann and Alta Jean Atkinson.

Oscar Merrell Jess Russell Alice Ann Alta Jean Atkinson Linda Jane Russell Valley View Hospital Ada

Ada and Shawnee Families Visit Sharber Household

Mr and Mrs Jim Pamplin of Ada and Mr and Mrs Jack Sharber with children from Shawnee visited Mr and Mrs Edd Sharber Saturday night.

Jim Pamplin Ada Jack Sharber Shawnee Edd Sharber

Ada Visit Highlights Roddy Home Gathering

Mrs. Ruby Doolen and Janice, Mrs. J. D. Davis and Billy visited Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Roddy in Ada on Saturday.

Ruby Doolen Janice J. D. Davis Billy Mrs. Eldridge Roddy Ada

Robertsons Spend Sunday with Rodden Family at Ada

Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Robertson of Ada visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Rodden and family for a family gathering.

W. T. Robertson Ada A. C. Rodden and

Edwards Couple Sees Vacation With Oklahoma Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Edwards of Washington Oklahoma are spending their vacation with Mr. and Mrs. D W Lowery and Mr. and Mrs. J C Phelps.

Nathan Edwards Washington, Okla D. W. Lowery Mrs. J. C. Phelps

Dinner guests of the Sharbers host Berry and Sharber kin

Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Edd Sharber Sunday included Mr and Mrs Roscoe Berry of Seminole and Mr and Mrs Jack Sharber of Shawnee.

Edd Sharber Roscoe Berry Seminole Jack Sharber Shawnee

Mrs Harbour Visits Eunice Kin in Ill Bowles Family

Mrs Bill Harbour of Eunice New Mexico visits her mother and father Mr and Mrs Hugh Bowles. Mrs Bowles is ill.

Bill Harbour Eunice, New Mexico Hugh Bowles Bowles

Ada Couple Hosts Visitors Sunday

Mr and Mrs George Hollings head of Ada visited Mr and Mrs Herman Robertson Sunday at their home for a social call and conversation with friends.

George Hollingshead Ada Herman Robertson

Hirn Family Visit Highlights Day Oklahoma Gathering

Mr and Mrs George Hirn Sr of Day Oklahoma visited Mr and Mrs George Hirn and Frankie on Sunday.

George Hirn Sr Day Okla George Hirn Frankie Sunday

Page Family Visit Reports Seminole Hosts

Mr and Mrs Albert Page of Seminole visited Mr and Mrs M C Botkin on Sunday enjoying a social call with family in the community.

Albert Page Seminole M. C. Botkin

Couple Raymond Wood Weekend Visit in Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Raymond Wood spent the weekend in Oklahoma City city for a short visit. They toured local sights and visited friends during their stay.

Mrs Raymond Wood Oklahomaity

Anders Family Visit Highlights Lindsay Relation

Mr and Mrs Warren Anders and son Gary of Lindsay visited Mr and Mrs J E Anders and Mr and Mrs L F Anders Sunday in a family gathering outlined in local social notices.

Warren Anders Gary of Lindsay J. E. Anders L. F. Anders

Foster and Burgess Guests Visit Sunday

Mr and Mrs Charles Foster of Wewoka visited Mr and Mrs Bob Burgess on Sunday in a friendly family outing with no further events noted.

Charles Foster Wewoka Mrs Bob Burgess

Benio Family Attends Falls Creek Indian Assembly

Mr and Mrs Richard Benio took Benita to Falls Creek for the annual Indian Assembly and the G A Girls Camp.

Richard Benio Benita Falls Creek Indian Assembly G. A

Mrs Delaney Visits Oklahoma City Family Over Weekend

Mrs Delaney of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Tollie Collins. She enjoyed time with the couple and their household, sharing stories and hospitality during the visit.

Mrs. Delaney Oklahoma City Tollie Collins

Oklahoma City visits Dewayne McGee and Irene Hughes this week

Luther Cummings of Oklahoma City is visiting Dewayne McGee and Irene Hughes this week.

Luther Cummings Oklahoma City Dewayne McGee Irene Hughes

Mrs Sam Hughes Returns Home From Oklahoma City Visit

Mrs Sam Hughes has returned home after visiting her sister who was ill in Oklahoma City.

Sam Hughes Oklahoma City

Higdon Family Activities Across Oklahoma City and Tulsa

Weekend notices show Kenneth Higdon and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Higdon of Seminole in Oklahoma City and Tulsa during the week. Other items include Yvonne Baker at Ford's Cafe in Wewoka and Bob Burgess at a McAlester rodeo.

Oklahoma City Tulsa Jimmy Gregory Yvonne Baker Ford’s Cafe Wewoka Bob Burgess McAlester

Johnston Family Visits Mr. Seay in Wichita

Mr and Mrs Ray Johnston and their children of Wichita Kansas are visiting Mr Walter Seay and oan.

Ray Johnston Wichita, Kansas Walter Seay Oan

Mr and Mrs Joe Edd Sharber relocate to Sor Angelo Texas

Mr and Mrs Joe Edd Sharber move to Sor Angelo Texas where he has taken a job with Arrow Drilling Company.

Joe Edd Sharber Sor Angelo, Texas The Arrow Drilling Company

Shawnee Visitors Call on San Angelo Residents

Mr and Mrs Jack Sharber and children of Shawnee visited Mr and Mrs Joe Edd Sharber and Mr and Mrs D L Fleming and Mr and Mrs Foster Campbell of San Angelo Texas last week.

Jack Sharber Shawnee Joe Edd Sharber D. L. Fleming Foster Campbell San Angelo Texas

Margaret Williams and Ernie Bowling Visit Hirn Family

Mrs. Margaret Williams and Mr. Ernie Bowling of Seminole visited Mr. and Mrs. George Hirn on Sunday.

Margaret Williams Ernie Bowling Seminole George Hirn

Mrs. Delma Cain and family visiting Mrs. Hudson

Mrs. Delma Cain and her children from Wilson are guests of Mrs. Alice Hudson for a few days.

Delma Cain Wilson Alice Hudson

Furlough Visit Notes From Amarillo Guard Member

Charles Huckleberry stationed in Amarillo Texas has been home on furlough. Mr A W Starns traveled to Tulsa last week on a trip.

Charles Huckleberry Amarillo Texas A. W. Starns Tulsa

Shawnee and Wolf families visit Roy Hudson Sunday

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Harri son and children and Mr and Mrs Neal Leech with daughter of Shawnee and Mr and Mrs Jeff Robertson of Wolf visited Mr and Mrs Roy Hudson on Sunday.

Kenneth Harrison Neal Leech Shawnee Jeff Robertson Wolf Roy Hudson

Grandchild Honors Huckleberry Grandparents in Tribute

A short notice notes Albert Huckleberry and his wife as grandparents honored by a family member. The fragment mentions Mr. and Mrs. Albert Huckleberry and conveys a sentiment of acknowledgment without additional details.

Mrs Albert Huckleberry

Kansas City Couple Visits Branscum Family Friends

Mrs. John Perry and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Ticer of Kansas City Kansas visited Mr. and Mrs. Dio Branscum on Friday, sharing a social visit and conversation.

John Perry Forrest Ticer Kansas City Kansas Dio Branscum

James Ingram Visits Holdenville Couple

James Ingram of Holdenville visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ingram and Mrs. Wanda Ingram on Sunday.

James Ingram Holdenville Jim Ingram Wanda Ingram Sunny

Mrs. Calvin Vance Visits Schwab Family in Oklahoma City

Mrs. Calvin Vance visited Mr. and Mrs. George Schwab of Oklahoma City on Sunday to call on relatives and friends.

Calvin Vance George Schwab Oklahoma City

Hailey Hosts Fathers Day Dinner for Wewoka Auxiliary

Friday evening June 6 Mr and Mrs W L Hailey entertained the Wewoka Canton and Ladies Auxiliary at a Fathers Day dinner Guests included Seminole Chevalier and Lady Carl Brown Lady Vera Montgomery Lady Mary Jones Lady Dora Wright Holdenville Chevalier and Lady Luther Covey Lady Ethel George Ada guests included Chevalier and Lady Jim Gurley Mr and Mrs Wayne Roberts Chevalier and Lady John Cantrell Chevalier and Mrs L B Holbird Chevalier and Lady Charlie McKaskle General and Lady Leonard and Lady Vera Hanley Sasakwa was represented by Chevalier George Eaton The hosts finished with Wayne Roberts films of England and Germany from his war days.

W. L. Hailey Wewoka Canton and Seminole Chevalier Carl Brown Vera Montgomery Mary Jones Dora Wright Holdenville Luther Covey Ethel George Ada Jim Gurley Wayne Roberts John Cantrell L. B. Holbird Charlie McKaskle Leonard Vera Hanley Sasakwa Chevalier George Eaton England Germany

Hailey Couple Attend Lake Henryetta Picnic

Mr and Mrs W L Hailey attended a picnic dinner at Lake Henryetta Sunday with friends and relatives.

W. L. Hailey Lake Henryetta

Clovis Couple Visiting Haileys This Week

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Cox of Clovis California are visiting Mr. and Mrs. V L Hailey this week.

Leroy Cox Clovis, Calif V. L. Hailey

University Hospital Faces Financial Turmoil In Oklahoma

A special committee appointed by Gov. Johnston Murray works to untangle University Hospital’s finances. State budget officer Don Blundell reports a $100,000 contingency grant keeps it open, with potential for $50,000 more this month. A Supreme Court ruling ended county funding via a one-fifth mill tax, cutting roughly $200,000 from the $2 million annual budget. Sub-committees will report to the September 15 meeting as options include revenue moves and trimming costly services.

Oklahoma City Johnston Murray University Hospital Don Blundell Murray Supreme Court Blundell

County Receives Seventeen Cartons of Textbooks

Seventeen cartons valued at 744 dollars arrived Thursday at the county offices for the upcoming term. Most are replacements for items the office was short on, per County Superintendent Norman C. Mitchell. English texts are pending to complete the program.

Norman C. Mitchell Mitchell

Hot Weather Speeds Up Wheat Harvest in Oklahoma

Extreme heat across western Oklahoma accelerates wheat harvesting in Kingfisher Logan and Canadian counties. Temperatures near 100F with little rain raise demand for 100 or more combines and jammed elevators. Cutting is two thirds complete in the southwest as railroads push cars into the harvest area.

Oklahoma Kingfisher - Logan- Canadian Panhandle Alva Frederick Oklahoma State Employment Service Oklahoma City Kay County Hennessey Kingfisher County

Sabres Shoot Down Three MIG-15 Jets

U S Sabre pilots claimed three Russian built MIG 15 fighters shot down near Sinui ju along the Yalu River border between Korea and Manchuria. The action involved seven MIGs in a larger dogfight with 12 Fourth Fighter Interceptor Wing Sabres as 18 more MIGs flew in.

Seoul Korea Sinuiju Yalu River Manchuria U. S. Fifth Air Force United Nations Eighth Army Chorwon Reds

Dean Seeman Quits Grid For Medicine

STILLWATER Oklahoma Half back Dean Seeman of Woodward leading scorer on the Oklahoma Aggie football team last season announced today he was giving up football to study for the medical profession. Seeman said he quit because football took too much time while studying to be a doctor. He sat out spring practice to keep his grade average at B necessary for a medical degree. Coach J B Whitworth was dismayed at the loss of the Woodward sophomore but added I think he is doing the right thing and wish him all the luck in the world.

Stillwater Okla Dean Seeman Woodward Oklahoma Aggie Seeman J. B. Whitworth

Councilmen Back President Rhee At Korean Assembly Clash

More than 1,400 South Korean city councilmen at a national convention urged President Syngman Rhee in his feud with the National Assembly. They conveyed to President Truman that Rhee represents the voice of Korea and endorsed dissolving the Assembly after martial law was declared in three southern provinces.

Pusan Korea Truman Syngman Rhee National Assembly Rhee Mr. Truman

Maryland Claims Unique Virgin Hemlock Forests in East

Maryland asserts it houses the only virgin hemlock forests in the eastern United States. The claim emphasizes the state's conservation status and regional ecological significance.

Maryland United States

Modern Oil City Far Cry From Old Turbulent Towns

In 1860s oil towns were rough and crowded. today New Cuyama in Cuyama Valley, California, shows a modern oil city with 125 homes, paved streets, utilities, a 4,000 foot airstrip, a motel, fire station, and planned TV broadcasts. Richfield workers and families moved in after two discovery wells, producing 58,000 barrels daily and 48 million barrels shipped to refineries in four years.

Los Angeles Titusville Richfield New Cayama California New Cuyama Taft Big City Cuyama Cuyama Valley

Columbia Pictures to Produce TV Films for Ford Theatre

Columbia Pictures announced it will enter television film production becoming the first major studio to do so. It signed a contract with Ford Motor Company to produce 39 half hour dramas for The Ford Theatre to be aired on NBC starting December 2.

Hollywood Columbia Pictures Incorporated Columbia Ford Motor Company Ford Theatre NBC

Eisenhower adviser blasts Taft steamroller at convention

Paul V. Hoffman, adviser to Eisenhower, charges the conventions Arrangements Committee with pro Taft bias and says MacArthur as keynote was a Taft maneuver. Hoffman warns machine tactics should not decide the nomination as Eisenhower campaigns in New Jersey with Dulles absent firm commitment.

New York Dwight D. Eisenhower Douglas MacArthur GOP Robert A. Taft Paul V. Hoffman Citizens For Eisenhower MacArthur Moion Hoffman Taft John Foster Dulles New Jersey

Star Pilot Ditches Plane and Is Rescued Off Korea

Lt. Cmdr. Cook Cleland winner of the 1951 National Air Races was rescued after ditching his crippled plane in Wonsan Bay northeast of Korea. He was picked up by a helicopter. Cleland from Willoughby Ohio leads the Flying Circus VF-653 squadron based in Akron and has been in combat since December.

Tokyo Cook Cleland Cleveland Wonsan Bay Northeast Korea Cleland Navy Wonsan Valley Forge Willoughby, O Flying Circus VF-653 Akron, O

Gudgeon Submarine Launched at Portsmouth Navy Yard

The USS Gudgeon, a modern snorkel equipped submarine with high submerged speed, was launched today at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire.

Portsmouth N. H Gudgeon U. S. Navy

Murray Heads to Washington to Ease Federal Land Rules

Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray and three state officials flew to Washington to seek loosening restrictions on federally owned land in northeastern Oklahoma slated for industrial use. Accompanying him were Langston, Paris, and Boydston, to meet Secretary of the Army Frank Pace. Murray will return Thursday night.

Murray Washington Oklahoma City i Johnston Murray Washington Ay Oklahoma Czar Langston State Planning and Resources Board France Paris Grand River Dam Authority Max Boydston GRDA Frank Pace

Vet sergeant to be court martialed for Koje letter

Sgt. C. Dean Chase of Salt Lake City faces court martial on disrespect to a superior officer after writing Gen. Mark Clark that his handling of the Koje prison camp incident was repugnant. The charge carries up to six months in prison and a bad conduct discharge.

Monterey Calif Army Mark Clark C. Dean Chase Salt Lake City Chase Clark Sixth Army San Francisco Charles Colson Bose Francis Dodd Koje Island Korea Far East Colson

Tornado Ravages Gordonsville Virginia Population 1100

A tornado from the Blue Ridge Mountains damaged Gordonsville in Orange County causing over 100000 dollars in damage. Trees fell, windows shattered, power lines toppled and a large drive-in theater screen was tossed across Route 221. No injuries reported. The storm also affected Middletown in Frederick County. Local resident Mrs. William Clowes called it the worst hit.

Gordonsville Blue Ridge Mountains Orange County Middletown Frederick County William Clowes

Boys State names state officers at Oklahoma encampment

Kerry Freeman of Tulsa was elected governor and Jerry Billings of Oakhurst won lieutenant governor at the 11th annual Boys State on the University of Oklahoma campus. The 559 attendees also chose a full slate of officers and planned events including a mock Legislature session and a dance with Girls State.

Norman Okla Kerry Freeman Tulsa University of Oklahoma Jerry Billings Oakhurst Ralph Mabry Idabel State Capitol Chickasha Bob Burr Oklahoma City Grant Miller Lindsay Page Dobson Kenneth Wilkie Blackwell Chester Brooks Muskogee Bill Gibson Ardmore Charities and Corrections John Long Hartshorne Buddy Black Ponca City Jack Locke Woody Wolverton Law Lanny Ross Bob Diggs

West Coast Redwoods Now Yield Lumber Through Historic Seedings

U S west coast redwoods, planted years ago as seedings to reach Hawaii, have matured and are now producing lumber, marking a notable shift from seedling transport to timber output.

U. S. West Coast Hawaii

Britain Denies Rumors About Atom Spy Fuchs

London officials rejected a Daily Express story claiming Klaus Fuchs had been moved from Stafford Prison to Pentonville and that diaries, letters and scientific writings were found in his cell. The Home Office stated no transfers or discoveries occurred and Fuchs remains in custody.

London Klaus Fuchs Fuchs Russia The Daily Express Stafford Birmingham Pentonville the Express Emil Fuchs Leipzig University Soviet Zone Germany Home Office

Harriman Attacks GOP Attitudes in Phoenix Address

In Phoenix Harriman assailed the Republicans calling them grim old pessimists and said the Democratic program offers the nation progress at home and abroad. He urged growing the Mutual Security program to keep free nations prosperous and warned against Congress’ shortsightedness.

Phoenix Ariz.p Averell Harriman Republican Party GOP West Harriman Congress

Senator proposes halving military construction plans

Sen. Long of Louisiana said he would cut the Defense Department request for military construction to about half of the three billion dollars sought. The program covers Army Navy Marines and Air Force needs domestically and abroad. The House Armed Services Committee trimmed the plan to about 2.5 billions, while Long leads a Senate subcommittee probing the projects and favors postponement where possible.

Washington Sen Long D-La Defense Department Army Navy Air Force House Armed Services Committee Senate Armed Services

Granddad Makes Phi Beta Kappa in LA

Col. Des mond K. Laub aged 65 a two war veteran and grandfather earns Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Southern California after three years of study under the G I bill He plans to graduate Saturday Laub a former newspaperman and WWII intelligent officer urges more seniors to attend college to stay young.

Los Angeles Desmond K. Laub Laub University of Southern California G. I Detroit News

Atom scarred Japanese girls receive treatment at Tokyo hospital

Ten atom scarred girls from Hiroshima travel to Tokyo University Hospital for plastic surgery to remove scar tissue and tumorous growths caused by the August 6 1945 nuclear blast. Novelist Shi zue Masugi arranged the care and arranged medical examinations before operations.

Tokyo Hiroshima Shizue Masugi Tokyo University Hospital

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