U S Newspapers Praised for Role In Helping Solve World Food Crisis
In Oakdale New York experts from MIT and conservation groups commend U S newspapers for partnering with science to combat world hunger. They praise food editors for breaking prejudices and educating the public on nutrition and milk use.
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U. S
New York
NEA
American Press
Karl T. Compton
Massachusetts
Institute of Technology
Fairfield Osborn
Conservation Foundation
Charles Glenn King
Acrentine
The
Nutrition Foundation
L.A. van Bomer
National
National, Dairy Products Sor
Oakdale
M. Y
Long Island
National Dairy Research Laboratories
Osborn
United States
Flaming Oil Well Kills Geologist at Big Springs
A June 12 report from Big Springs Texas details a massive oil well fire that killed geologist Jack Morris Bristow, 20, of Monahens. The well near Big Springs ignited Saturday night during cementing operations, and Bristow, leaving another nearby well in his pickup, apparently did not realize the blowout. Firefighters from Houston worked through the night to cap the out-of-control gusher as flames and hazards persisted.
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Big Springs
Tex
Pia
Here
Jack Morris Bristow
Monahens
Bristow
Crowd sees ailing gorilla at Lincoln Park
Chicago crowds of about 120,000 gathered at Lincoln Park Zoo to view Bushman the 500 pound gorilla who was too sick to perform. Zoo vet Dry Lester Fisher reports improved breathing and comfort though Bushman remains acutely ill from old age and the zoo seeks watermelons and guavas for his diet while searching Florida for fruit. The piece notes the average U.S. government worker earns 2672 per year.
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Chicago
Lincoln Park
Bushman
Matey
Lester Fisher
Zoo
Florida
Regard Polio With Caution Not Need to Become Hysterical
A healthnote urges calm about poliomyelitis as cases rise unevenly across regions. It cites past year totals, varying death and paralysis rates, and warns against hysteria while advising reasonable caution and ongoing monitoring through summer into fall.
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United States
Idaho
South Carolina
Smuts in Relapse and Very Ill After Collapse
General Smuts, 70, collapsed Saturday and doctors report a very serious illness. He is described as intensely interested in Parliament and may not recover enough to participate in politics again. Officials say long-term prognosis remains uncertain.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Jan Christan Smuts
Mhe
Man Talks Down From TV Tower in Kansas City
A 30-year-old laborer climbed 475 feet on the WDAF tower and threatened suicide. Firemen and station staff coaxed him down after promising a future television appearance. He was taken to police headquarters and booked for investigation. officers reported he could not answer questions coherently.
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Kansas City
Joe Washington
Washington
WDAF
Randall Jessee
Fie
Bod Thomas Adopts Similar Past As Vinita Coach
June 10 from QORMULGEE reports Robert B Bod Thomas, 34, fastball coach at Vinita for three years, now adopts a similar past at Okmulgee. An adult hipposatemus mars eats 400 pounds of fra and tre shoots in a fight.
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Qormulgee
Robert B.bod Thomas
Vinita
Okmulgee
Senate Probers See Near Monopoly On Rookie News
A Senate commerce panel says Continental Press Service built a near monopoly distributing race news to bookmakers nationwide. California bookies relay via Mexico to access data, though gathering and publication of racing news remains legal. The report urges a bill banning cross state pre race information, citing Continental’s exclusive distributors and pricing by market, while noting Continental denies knowledge of bookmaker use.
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Washington
Senate
Continental Press Service
Cleveland
California
Continental
Mexico
Commerce Committee
Thomas Kelly
Chicago
Kelly
J. W. Moon Dies In Sulphur At 76
Sulphur Oklahoma June 10 J W Moon 76 civic leader and longtime southern Oklahoma Democratic party figure died here today He served years at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City and was chairman of the Sulphur Chamber of Commerce civic committee His last capitol service was as sergeant at arms in the first legislative session before moving to Sulphur in 1935 and living in Madill
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J. W. Moon
Oklahoma
Democratic Party
Area high schools win honors in OBUs fourth contest
Fifty three awards go to 23 papers in Oklahoma Baptist University’s fourth high school press contest. Winners include Tishomingo High School Defender for general excellence and sports writing, Tupelo High School Tiger for general excellence and news writing, Konawa High School Tiger for advertising and news writing, and Davis High School Atomic Flash for general excellence.
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Shawnee
Okla
Oklahoma Baptist University
Finnal
Placques
Tishomingo
Tupelo
Tiger
Konawa
Davis
Atomic Flash
Ampere Named For French Physicist Andre Marie Ampere
The ampere, unit of electricity, honors Andre Marie Ampere the French physicist who died in 1836. Trash fish, only oil and fertilizer value, fetch about one cent per two pounds in New England markets. Cheer up, girls the road to thinness is near.
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Ampere
Andre Marie Ampere
New England
Boy Scouts Jamboree at Valley Forge May Be Largest Under Canvas
Valley Forge Pa. announces Scouts National Jamboree at the park will host about 47 000 participants from all states and 18 foreign countries. The 625 acre encampment will feature open air cooking, health facilities, and three large pageants with President Truman expected to speak.
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Boy Scouts
Valley Forge
NEA
George Washington
Schuylkul River
Pennsylvania
Sion
Washington
Hinytst
Bingo Zames
New York
Philadelphia
Arm of Liberty
Truman
World Brotherhood
Colorado
North America
Marshall Pass
Big Grande
Cal Tinney Muses- Los Angeles Misadventures in 1950
Cal Tinney recalls a trip to Los Angeles filled with chaotic traffic, shifting city boundaries, and a flood of tourists. He notes the clash of locals and outsiders, the abundance of transplants, and the paradox of perpetual sunshine paired with casual fashion statements.
Globe Trotting Town Discusses TV’s Hollywood Impact
A traveler in Hollywood talks with Van Heflin about television’s rise and its potential to disrupt the movie industry. They warn that televised wrestling could alter home life by teaching entertaining holds and shifting traditional roles, as TV spreads into American living rooms.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood
van Heflin
Van
Cal
Chest and Upright Freezers Compared for Home Use
The article weighs chest and upright freezers for home storage, noting chest models offer work space and lower defrosting needs while upright units save space and improve access. It covers inner doors, accessibility, frosting, and the growing trend of combination refrigerator freezers in apartments.
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Saf Gardner
Seth
Node
iCopyright
General Features Corp
Street paving boom hints at ripe fruit year
The text notes heavy street paving activity as a sign of robust times and mentions dwarf fruit trees gaining popularity for their compact size and easier harvests.
May adds 12 pensioners to Oklahoma rolls
Oklahoma City public welfare report shows 12 new pensioners added in May bringing total to 100,788. Virgil Stokes, director, notes average monthly payment rose 14 cents to 48.20 dollars. Total outlay 4,564 dollars. Families with dependent children fell 166 to 23,161 with 45.19 dollars average payments, up 31 cents. Blind aid rose with 14 recipients, average payment 46.73 dollars, total 125,794 dollars.
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Oklahoma City
Public Welfare Department
Virgil Stokes
You Can Take 24 Day 13 State College Credit Trip
East Central State College offers a 24 day Educational Field Study Tour in Geography with 5 hours college credit for students or teachers. The 4.2 mile west tour visits Carlsbad Caverns Grand Canyon Yellowstone and more. Cost is 350 per person plus about 55 for meals. Limited to 26 participants. apply to Gordon Hastel or Dean Morrison.
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East Central State College
Colere
Carlsbad Caverns
Petri- Ged Forest
Grand Canyon
Boulder Dam
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone Lark
Badlands
Minneapolis
St Paul
Gordon M. Hartel
Gordon Hastel
Dean W. B. Morrison
East Central
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Food and Marketa
Dr. King
Columbia University
Pr. King
Pblic
van Bomel
Oakdale Laboratories
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Roberto
Brooklyn
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Kenya Colony
Africa
Jacksonville
Fla
Edith W.barser
Geneva! Features Corp
Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
NEA Service
Gen. Smuts
Continental Press Service of
Richard Kleiner
NEA Bull Correspondent
Cal Tinney Muses
Sunny
Cal Tinney
Dave
San Francisco
L. A
San Diego
Perry Como
Bert Parks
Vine
Chamber of Commerce
Garl
Pacific
Ceneral Features Corp
America
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