Modest Price Cuts May Be Key to Sales
Washington survey of consumer buying prospects shows many Americans have money and desire to buy but at lower prices. Among 42 million families, 2.86 million planned two car purchases and 1.8 million aimed to wipe out debt, with average spending around $1,600 to $2,060. More buyers than last year expect to spend on household goods, homes, and electronics, though willingness to pay remains cautious with price declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve
Glenwood Pool Opens For Summer Use
Glenwood pool opens for the season with water filled and preparations complete. Lifeguards Annie and Glen Gibson on duty, Dale West in charge of the bathhouse, and a $0.05 admission for children and $0.25 for adults. Red Cross enrollment reached 348 by Wednesday evening as hours run from 1 to 5.
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Glenwood Swimming
Pharsdax
Dres
Dale West
Bach Annie
Glen Gibson
Adrvissian
Red Cross
Susses
Mug
Dorothy Tris Kill
Grasshopper Killer Flier Targets Invasion on Record Pace
Arch ie Geiser flies C 54 transports in bombing runs over taract area to kill grasshoppers. In 25 minutes he used 7.35 pounds of poison bran and claimed 128 million hoppers killed. The mission covers 1,479 acres with 26 additional planes aiding a broader campaign across 35 million acres this month.
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Ben Funk Worland
Wyo
Archie Geiser
Miv
Taract
New York
Los Angeles
Archie
Geiser
Ada Siouel Fisher Denied Law School Entry
Ada Siouel Fisher, denied admission to the University of Oklahoma School of Law, amid claims of violation of equal education rights after Langston University’s law program was closed. Fisher contends the three‑tier system remains unequal to OU and refuses to attend the alternate program.
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Borman
Oki
Ada Siouel Feher
Chickashy Negro
University of Oklahoma School of Law
Tost Bequslatiine
Largatun Negro
Fishow
University of Hemls
Langston University Law School
Oklahoma
U.S Sae Ener
Kahn
Fisher
Fishis
University of Oklahoma
Prisoner Kill Self in McAlester Penitentiary
Ola Sullivans died in the McAlester penitentiary hospital after cutting his throat with a razor blade while in solitary confinement. Officials investigate how the blade was obtained as Sullivant, serving a sentence for burglary, was reported dead June 1. Police and prison authorities are assessing circumstances surrounding the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcalester, Ola
Charles Sullivans
Mcvlester Penitentiary Hospital
Sullivans
Sultivant
Oklahoma Courtty
Weather notes in the 1960s idle airfield Friday
Fragmentary weather snippet mentions night conditions and a 1960s era airfield schedule. No clear entities beyond era hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Friday
Bright Skies Rule State Weather Forecast
Statewide forecast shows no rain in 24 hours marking 32 days without precipitation. Beverages Beaver recorded 89 degrees as the warmest spot. Boixe City dropped to an overnight low around 5 degrees. Wheat fields dry rapidly as farmers eye potential harvest impact amid lingering wet conditions.
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Oklahoma x
Beaver
Boixe City
Oklahoma Liquor Ban Repeal Campaign Fire Up For 104 Days
Oklahoma braced for a long campaign over liquor repeal after Governor Turner set a special election for September 27. The push by wets and drys promises a high turnout as Turner links the repeal vote to a proposed $36 million state building program. Turner defends neutrality while urging a clear voter choice on the petitioned issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Rey
Turner
United Dty Association
Oklahoma Economic Institute
Cammaien
Born
Gince Thay
The
Economics Institute
Erys
Supreme Court
Turer
Pontotoc County Bond Drive Progress in Series E
Pontotoc County shows 67.6 percent of its 175000 quota in Series E sales as of June 4, with the state at 54.5 percent. Carter County reaches 108.6 percent and Murray hits 100 percent, while Pontotoc exceeds the state average and district leaders praise strong banking support from The First National and Oklahoma State banks. Ada’s H Maddleston serves as county chairman, as reporting lags affect lower counties like Cost.
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Port Yotne
Pontotac County
First National
Oklahoma
Ada
Carter County
Murray
Cost
Grant
Pontotoc County
H. Maddleston
Oklsham State Bank
Aita
Father of Local Teacher Dr Samuel Hornbeak Dies in Waxahachie
Dr Samuel Hornbeak, longtime East Central College faculty member and former Trinity University president when it was based in Waxahachie, died Wednesday afternoon in Waxahachie Texas. Funeral services set for Friday at 3 p.m. He served as emeritus president and made Waxahachie his home after retirement. He is survived by his daughter Louise Hornbeak, a history teacher at East Central, and by Katherine Hornbeak of Smith College and Mattie Lee Hornbeak, English professor in Dallas.
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Samuel Wi. Bornbeak
Migs Louise Hornbeak
East Central College
Waxahachie
Tex
Wilk Oe
Wanghaeerie
Mormbesk
Trinity University
Louise Hornbesk
East Centegl
Katherine Rornbesk
Sraith College
Northampton
Mass
Datte Lee Hornbeak
Dallas
Truman Unworried Over Unemployment
President Truman said he is not alarmed by current unemployment despite a 3,235,000 figure seeking work. He indicated the administration is preparing an economic message for Congress and expects to send it to the capital within a week or four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Maree
Eas
Corgres
Werrumen
Camsus
Four Die In Oklahoma Car Collision At Shattuck
Four persons are dead after an automobile collision on Shattuck Oklahoma Wednesday night. Victims include Dr. AFF Atteberry of Oklahoma City and Mr and Mrs Feigelspan of Shefrytown Texas, with Atteberry's wife and the Feigelspans among the dead. The crash occurred at a closed US 289 road under repairs, head on in rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frese
Shattuck
Okla
Oklahoma
Aff. Atteberry
Oklahoma City
Meg
Lous F. Feigelenspan
Shefrytown
Texas
Atteberry
Feigelspan
Atteberr
Shattuck Hospital
Shariff Perry
Eins County
Watt & Ear Ceiver
Rain Hoge Lothane
Marlin
Wadleigh Testifies On Documents In Hiss Trial
Henry Julian Wadleigh, former state department official, testifies he handed documents to Whittaker Chambers during the Alger Hiss case. He names David Carpenter as a link and says he may have met Chambers at prewar street corners, with limited recollection of specifics.
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New York
Henry Julian Wadleigh
State Department
Alger Hiss
Whittaker Chambers
Chambers
Wadleigh
David Carpenter
Escher
Champ
Carpenter
Maryland
WU. S. Attormey Thomas
F. ‘Murony
Ehat
Wadileigh
Waitkus Shows Some Improvement After Shootings
Eddie Waitkus, Phillies first baseman, was reported improved after being shot by a 19 year old admirer. Doctors delayed removing the bullet still lodged near his heart as he recovers. the assailant faced felony charges of assault with intent to murder.
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Chicago
Eddie Weitkus
Philadelphia Phillies
Bobby Soxer
Inos
Masonic
Waitkus
Deitor Ad
Ruth Steinhagen
Warthus
Tokance
Edgewater Beach
Tel
Ohn S. Bayle
Isha
Eddie
Mystery Gre nades Found In Sapulpa Yard
In Sapulpa Oklahoma on June 16 a resident Duncan Ryther reports discovering a live hand grenade in his back yard along with two booby trap items and related materials. Police say they will preserve the scene for Army investigators as city officials scheduled a public hearing on pertinent stations Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Ofda
Ryther
Sapulpa, Ohin
Bill Passed Giving Authority to Streamline Executive Branch
Congress approved a compromise bill granting President Truman broad powers to streamline the executive branch. The Senate voice vote followed House passage earlier, ending weeks of wrangling. Truman signaled quick moves on reorganization once enacted, with leaders urging swift action.
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Washington
Congress
Trotman
Senate
Senate House
House
White House
Trumant
Truman
Lucas
Funeral Saturday for Pvt Buckelew Killed in France
Private Buster Buckelew age 22 son of Mrs Core Buckelew of Stratford was killed in action in France on August 16. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 p.m. from Stratford First Baptist Church with military honors. burial at Rose Dale cemetery Ada. Survived by mother and five sisters and a brother. Buckelew entered service November 1 1943 at Camp Walters Texas and shipped overseas, joining Third Armored Division. He landed in England and went to France as a replacement in August 1944.
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Buster Buckelew
Core Buckelew
Stratford
France
Stratford First Baptist Church
Buyiak
Rosedale
Ada
Buckelew
Camp Walters
Tex
Fort, Mead
Atlantic
England
Tost
Third Armored Division
Mel
Etolia Satters
California
Virgil Greer
Ettle Rock
Ark
D. Sorne
Interpretations of classroom definitions at Oklahoma University
Oklahoma City June 16 Att Gen Mack told George L Cross president of the university that separate classroom means separate classroom but specifics must be determined by governing boards and proper authorities. He said segregation provisions do not apply to eating facilities or other campus activities. About 25 negroes have sought admission with 15 accepted so far for fall.
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Oklahoma City
University of Oklahoma
Geners
Geneval Mack
Williamson
George L. Cross
University
Cross
Shereof
High Tribunal
Umniversity
Stratford School Bond Issue Talked
Officials of the Stratford school district plan to submit a bond issue to voters soon to finance gymnasium upgrades, floor plastering and painting, and a general overhaul. Funds have recently been used for a new roof guaranteed for 20 years, with an election expected to be announced.
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Stratford
Gtsens
Alligator Invades Ravia. Local Woman Survives Encounter
Mrs Ozment met a six foot alligator on a Tuesday night while returning from church in Ravia. Mel Hale fired his shotgun and killed the reptile near his home. The incident sparked rumors of prior possession and multiple alligators, but the source remains a mystery as the animal was far from water.
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John Onment
Ozment
Mel‘vin Hale
Drys Seek Clearer Wording On Repeal Ballot
United Dr y s Association protests the repeal ballot title as misleading and urges Oklahoma Supreme Court clarification. David C Shapard argues the language misleads voters by implying prohibition of the open saloon though the legislature may later define it. A public hearing will discuss a plan for Sallisaw Creek drainage.
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Oklahoma
City
The
United Drys Association
David C. Shapard
Drus
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Shapard
Kansax
Kansaz
Shapard Gaidra
Fice
Tulsa
Okz
Janes
Sallisaw
Sallisaw Creek
U. S. Fagiteers
Be Royal Electrication ad ministration tower Tine
Be Royal Electrication administration tower time in Smis andhtewa counties hia.
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Percen Ie
Royal’ Electrication Administration
Tine
Smisandhtewa
Hia
Fourteen Coal County Families to Receive Conservation Awards
Fourteen families in Coal County will receive conservation awards at a Tuesday meeting of the Blue and Bogey Soil Conservation District at the Community Building in Coalgate. The event features a banquet funded by local businesses and individuals from Coalgate and neighboring towns, with Georges H. C. Green as toastmaster and Leo "T-Bone" McDonald as principal speaker. Certificates will honor progress in conservation practices during the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
Coal County
Conlgate
Clarita
Tupelo
Cantrahoma
Lehigh
Hale
Georges H.C. Green
Liberty National Bank
Okchoma City
Oklahoma Barkers Association
Leos “T-Bone
McDonald
Coe
Lillien Sing
Pony Man Shot and Shawnee Lad Held
In Shawnee Oklahoma G B Gibson 50 Perry Oklahoma is in critical condition from a gunshot at Shawnee hospital. Joe Whitley a 16 year old Shawnee High School student says he shot Gibson at the Whitley home last night claiming Gibson was choking his mother. Whitley was questioned and released. The Whitley family accuses Gibson of trying to “break up” their home. Neighbor Ray Hopkins reports hearing shots and Mrs Whitley’s screaming for help.
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Shawnee
Okla
G. B. Gibson
Perry
Oksla
Shawner Hospital
Joe Whitley
Gibson
Whitley
Faline Crypt
Ed Edwards
C. L. Whitley
Ollie Whitley
Ray Hopkins
Mystery Phrase Ends In Cryptic Photo Error
Fragmentary OCR note discusses a misprint in a photograph image with garbled wording about a large mistake and a person named Tatiana. The text hints at a ferrule sized issue and a bower plate reference, but remains unclear and fragmentary overall.
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Federal Reserve Survey
By Charles Molont
Miami
Port Minstrett
Florida
Glenwood
Ada Siouel Fisher
Chicheske
Negro
Warner
O. U
Telsa
Mare
Mery
Pr. SE. Hoentook
Frinity U
Fexas
Isesaion
Treman
Eucar
Hlines
Pvr
Obtein
Bor Geners
Alligator
Ravia
Reed
Drys
Shepard
Fitte
Pony Man
Soya He Shet Hon
Mother
Land Springs
Pokey
Gilbralfe
Sunie
Tatiana
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