Acorns valued as wildlife food and seed in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma City on June 18 the state game and fish department notes acorns are a valuable wildlife resource. Biologists cite over 188 species feeding on acorns, including deer quail and squirrels, which plant many acorns each fall. Fire drought and disease threaten crops and seed beds, impacting future food sources for wildlife.
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Oklahoma City
Oka
Tate
State Gene and Fish Department
Woodlard
State Game and Fish Department
Heavy cattle run boosts supply at Chicago stockyards
A large cattle influx into Chicago stockyards today eased beef shortages as 66,000 head arrived, far above last Monday’s 38,205 and June 4’s 43,772 after OPS price ceilings. Michael Howlett of CFS predicted prices would drop, enabling bigger packer purchases, while officials noted the first clear break in growers delaying sales.
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Chicago
U. . Depstment of Agriculture
Michael Howlett
CFS
Ilinois-Indiana-Wisconsin
OPS
Michael Diselle
DiSaus
State Chick Crop Far Above 1950s OKLAHOMA CITY
Oklahoma's chick crop last month nearly doubled May of last year. Hatcheries remained open to boost broiler production. Commercial hatcheries produced 3,200,000 chicks in June versus 1,909,000 in May 1930. Farmers received 13.2 cents more per dozen eggs than a year ago, at 38.3 cents.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Overton Returns From Prudential Advisory Meeting
Overton Back from Prudential Meet Don Overton district manager of the Prudential Disurance Ada district office returned from Newark New Jersey where as a special ly selected member of a field advisory group he met with top level home office officials for a discussion on district office operation throughout the country. Members are selected on the basis of achievement and to insure a broad cross section of opinion come from widely separated geographical areas. Overton represented the company Southwestern Region he has been associated with Prudential since 1937.
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Don Overton
Prudential Disurance
Ada
Newark, N. J
Overton
Southwestern
Prudential
Legion Opens 25th Junior Baseball Year Big League Graduates Rise
The American Legion Junior Baseball program marks its 25th anniversary with growth from 15 states to 49 departments and an expected 17 000 teams nationwide. Last year 16 458 competed. Indianapolis administrator Dele Miller notes 250 future major leaguers among 400 graduates, including Ted Williams and Bob Feller. Finals set for Sept 4–8 at Briggs Stadium Detroit, in a major league park for the first time. Sponsorship from auto and beverage groups backs the program with trophies and recognition. Indiana hosts 161 teams as part of a nationwide field of midget and championship play. A million boys participate in this expansive effort promoting sportsmanship and character.
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Indianapolis
NEA
American Legion
Legion
Dele Miller
Jay
Bill Erwit Fost
Oakland
Calif
Detroit
Briggs Stadium
Ted Williams
Ralph Kiner
Bob Feller
Bob Lemon
Hal Newhouser
George Kell
Ned Garver
Harry Brecheen
Felptull
Indiana
Tax Department Official Killed in Oklahoma Crash
An Oklahoma tax commission employee Ralph Raymond Atwell aged 61 from Clinton died from injuries after a high speed collision involving a patrol car and a city truck west of Elk City. Trooper Lloyd Mathews escaped with minor injuries while Patrol Inspector John Hinde braked too late. Another death, T. M. Jones of Obion, Illinois, was added to the toll from a separate crash near Crummright.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Ralph Raymond Atwrell
Clinton
Eik City
Hasital
Atwell
Elk City
Lloyd Mathews
Matheacapen
John Hindesie
T. M. Jones
Obiong, SI
Cushing Hospital
Arem
Crummright
Red Plane Disturbs U S Military Watch
A damaged wartime report from Korea notes a ramshackle red plane nicknamed Charlie appears to harass allied positions. The craft reportedly buzzed an airfield, dropped bombs, and fled toward a hillside, raising alarms as observers assess damage and intent.
Sullivan Resigns As Sheriff Today
MIAMI Fla June 18 Jimmy Sullivan once smiling corner cop who became sheriff of rich Dade county resigns today as a senate committee to investigate interstate crime prepared a new Miami hearing. He faced heavy fire over alleged neglect of enforcing gambling laws. The resignation followed a senate panel demanding inquiry into Gov Warren s reinstatement and a prior grand jury indictment later voided by the state supreme court.
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Miami, Fla
Jimmy Sullivan
Rich Dade
Miami
Senate Committee
Interstate Tribe
Sullivan
Crime Commission of Greater
Warren
State Supreme Court
State Senate
Tornado Dips to Small Texas Town
A roaring tornado touched down near Sachse Texas causing power outages and disruptions. An elderly farmer, EO Whz ton, 83, died of a heart attack amid the storm as it damaged a central onion shed, blew over two onion cars, and delayed trains along the railroad.
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Dallas
Major Answers- Saddened Mother
Newport R I June 180 t is the anser vou five a sorrowing ir 7 who bitterly complains that her son, a Marine fighter pilot killed in the over Korea, has been murdered Maj. Raward T. Bunter of Pasadena, Cad. though, & at gestion over during 16,000 miles of travel, on 383 and tandetw een Pusan: and Newport. 4 he paw "H the mother it publicly, me pene 'tt ai Mag day ex "to answer he seid, "won first 3 ATTN, when23,000 Americans fad to die. Korea this 3 Men. in little have to have a belied, else they couldn't fight, because in bitte there is aia tear. It only a belief in what Shay are fghting for that enables man to me thet frar, gh fighting is as lonely and, plot just drop h bombs angs TM here and return? "What makes a feman move ahead ah new avery pulse "it is alicvlate be dtions."
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Korea
Raward T. Bunter
Pasadena
Cad
Feman
Avery
June Weather at Sizzling Levels in Chicago Area
June's heat persisted with 100 plus readings from the Rio Grande valley to southern California. Presidio Texas hit 110, Lag Vegas 108, Yerna Arizona 107, Needles California 87 early today. A few showers touched the Atlantic seaboard, Lake Superior to Nebraska and the Texas-Oklahoma panhandle.
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Rio Grande Valley
California
Presidio
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Lag
Vegas
Nev
Yerna
Ariz
Needles
Calif
Atlantic Seaboard
Lake Superior
Nebraska
Texas-Oklahoma Parhandle
Reds Moving Arsenal From Manchuria
Chinese nationalist sources report the Reds are shifting arsenals from Manchuria to a mountainous region near Dairen in Formosa. About 300 Soviet technicians and over 7,000 Chinese workers are producing grenades mortars and shells for the Korean theater.
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Laipeh
Formosa
Manchuria
United Nations
Mukden
Dairen
Korea
Konawa Woman Laura Howell Dies After Illness
Konawa resident Mrs Laura Howell 64 died Saturday evening at her home after more than a year of illness. Funeral held Monday at 2 30 led by Rev Ross Duckett at Drumright Baptist minister, burial in Aden cemetery. Born Berryville Ark came to Oklahoma in 1904. Survived by two sons Singleton Oklahoma City and Don Wayne Singletown Oklahoma City. sisters Mrs Fodrell Mrs Effie Chaplin Berryville Mrs Beulah Winters and Mrs Lee Donaldson of Fort Worth Texas. brothers Jack Harvis Joe L B Berryville and Frank Allen.
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Konawa
Laura Howell
Ross Duckett
Jf Drumright
Dating
Aden
Howell
Berryville
Ark
Oklahoma
Singleton
Oklahoma City
Don Wayne
Don Wayne Singlethoma City
M Fodrell
Effie Chaplin
Beulah Winters
Lee Donaldson
Ft. Worth
Tex
Jack Harvis
Joe
L. B
Frank
Allen
Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving in Ada Area
Matthew Antes pleaded guilty to reckless driving after an Ada SH 3 collision two miles north of the city. He paid a $10 fine plus costs in Charley Floyd Justice of the Peace court. Police report states Antes backed into Robert H Sieat’s vehicle. The transcript includes unrelated, fragmented text about social factors and a university president.
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Matthew Antes
Charley Floyd
Antes
Ada
SH 3
Frank Grall
Oxlaho
Higt Tan
Robert H
Destroyer hit by floating mine off Korea coast
The navy reported on June 22 that a destroyer was damaged by an underwater explosion near the stern while en route from the east coast of Korea. Officials confirmed 26 killed and many wounded aboard the ship after the incident, with initial reports from the Far East being corroborated.
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Washington
Dune
Navy
Korea
Far Eaat
Smallpox Typhus Strike North Korea Troops
Washington reports hundreds of thousands of North Korean and communist troops in torhee are stricken by typhoid and smallpox like illness. Brig. Gen C F jamra card said North Koreans lack medical facilities to treat the contagious diseases. General Sams, former head of Public Health in Tokyo, examined a patient and confirmed smallpox, noting American troops remain protected by inoculations.
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Washington
Torhee
C F. Jamra
Sams
Public Health and Welfare
General Headquarters
Tokyo
Merchgate
Busore
Korea
Patenard
Grading Papers of Deferment Tests
Princeton N J June 14 The Educational Testing Service began correcting the second batch of draft or diploma examination papers The selective service tests second of four were taken by more than 100000 college students nationwide on Saturday The three hour 150 question test was given in 1038 centers Scores of 165000 students who took the first test May 26 were on the way to local draft boards Results will not be announced until after the final exam July 22 The third test is scheduled for June 30
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Princeton
Servce
Selective Service
Ng Service
T-Ege Collegiants
Daid
Will Inflation or Recession Win Out This Summer
New York: Great debate grips business world as inflation and recession contenders clash. Analysts split on Russia’s role, armament pace, and domestic demand. Some see capacity expansion easing shortages, others fear renewed inflation if rearmament continues. Outcome shaping both economy and policy.
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New York
Russia
Plastics Show New Designs And Textures For Home
Plastic goods feature cloth like textures including reversible vinyl table cloths in two sizes with multiple color combos. Items resist moisture and stains while cleaning easily. Also offered are heavy faille look curtains with mildew and mold resistance, matching bath mat, waste basket, laundry bag, and a four drawer cabinet in various patterns and colors.
German Soldier Emerges Alive After Six Years In Bunker
WARSAW June 18 Reliable sources report a 32 year old Berliner German soldier survived six years entombed in a sealed Wehrmacht underground food warehouse near the port of Gdynia. He shows blindness from prolonged confinement and a knee length beard, while two other Germans in the bunker died by suicide and illness. Authorities kept quiet as the group, one of four, sought daylight after retreating Germans dynamited the entrance to bar Russians advance. They survived on food wine tobacco and candles, with water seeping in.
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Warsaw
Poland
Gdyna
Weekend Visit Highlights John Norman of Houston
John Norman of Houston formerly from Ada visited relatives and friends over the weekend. At three he runs a radio and TV service company providing picture and advertising needs. He was active in Boy Scout work and a neighborhood pianist before completing high school in Houston, where his rise in radio began.
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John Norman
Houston
Tex
Ada
Zara Norman
Norman, Jr
el Reagan
Reagan
Mixup In Las Vegas Causes Confusion Over City Names
A confusing exchange in Las Vegas involving N Me-1% Filot Bill Cutter from Santa Fe leads to a dispute over two places named Las Vegas. Cutter attempts a quick east to west turn, revealing three entries for two Las Vegas locales and prompting local officials to clarify the mix up between neighboring towns.
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Las Vegas
Filot
Bill Cutter
Sante Fe
Cutter
Sicily
Instress
Lax
Celtre
Local Fittstown Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Joyce Ray of Wilson spent Saturday night with the Haughty and Floyd Spears families. Several visitors from Oklahoma City and Ada dropped by relatives in town. Hospital updates include Finis Logan's improvement after Valley View treatment and Lavonne Dillard's recent stay. Ted Freeman sells the Help-A-Self laundry and plans to move to a Jesse area farm. Traceable names include Laura Gibbons, Ray Crabtree, Cleta Hooks, Janice Sodeman, and Tom Nabors among others.
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Joyce Ray
Wilson
Haughty
Floyd Spears
Janette Mainer
Cecil Webb
Son Ray
Oklahoma City
Norma Rylander
James Brown
Borger
Tex
Calvin Brown
Baptist Intermediate Department
Annex
Doris Bailey
Jake Phillips
Joy Raye Eaton
Joyce Ragan
John Ray Crabtree
Cleta Hooks
Richard Myers
Meredith Sodeman
Nancy Large
Kenneth McElroy
Janice Sodeman
Frances Jackson
Bob Montgomery
Bobby McElroy
Richard Osborn
Jack Howery
James Lackey
Holt Sodeman
Julius Conley
Therion Howery
Ada
Jake Howery
Charlotte Whitwell
Susan Whitwell
Roy Miller
Snomac
Laura Gibbons
Nan Forcees
Finis Logan
Valley View Hospital
Lavonne Dillard
J. W. Oaks
Rimore City
George Reed
Russell Trammell
Ted Freeman
Jesse
Harold Townsend
Bill McKinney
Christine Timmons
Joy Allison
Raw Materials Shortages Clash With Slumping Demand
NEW YORK President Truman warns inflation may worsen as industries face scarce raw materials while buyers lack demand. Auto makers blame steel shortages for layoffs, yet dealers have ample cars. Government plans to allocate steel copper and aluminum to war and defense makers loom, risking further control disputes and a glut of consumer goods.
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New York
Truman
Washington
Murray Re st ates Employe Attitude
Oklahoma City June 1 Gov. Johnston Murray declined to discuss possible replacement of Virgil Stokes as state public welfare director. He said the administration will avoid disruption and will hire only qualified staff. He urged job seekers to consult state representatives and party leaders to learn about vacancies.
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Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
Virgil Stokes
Murray
Poli
Stokes
William A
Red) Hall
Defense
Senate
Beccause
Dave No
Democrat
Res Publican
Two Victims in Farm Explosion Near Ponca City
Ponca City June 19 E H Long 34 and Larry Gene Turner 14 were critically injured when a gas leak caused an explosion at a farm home five miles southeast of town. Highway Trooper Taylor Lain said the two were in the basement when the gas accumulated and detonated. Damages to the house were estimated at $1,000.
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Ponca City
Oklo
E. H. Long
Larry Gene Turner
Here
Taylor Lain
Long
Hashe Cella
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