Gray Named Army Secretary Wins Praise From Pentagon
NEA dispatch notes Gordon Gray rises from undersecretary to Army secretary and draws broad praise for his efficiency and easygoing leadership. Describes Gray’s wartime service, consulting with Omar Bradley, and his steady, long hours at the Pentagon. Includes his North Carolina roots, education at Wake Forest and Yale Law, and ownership of Piedmont Publishing. Mentions personal life and hobbies.
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Gray
Bradley
Pentagon
Gordon
Winston-Salem
Ory
Washington
North Caroline
Tarheels
Honovery
Yale Law School
Yale Law Journal
New York City
Piedmont Publishing Company
Winston-Salem Journal
Twin Secrate
Ada City Cuts Water System Costs From Start Of Work
Ada officials announce a city funded water system project saving millions by self performing upgrades. A $590000 bond funds pipe, hydrants, and a second water tower while vendors’ prices for pipe and fittings show potential savings of about 60 percent. City crew will test valves and install new equipment, with overall savings to be measured upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Altvority
Rydranta
Henry
Rhoneys
Flint
WAA
Camp Claiborne
Alexandria
Ciiwate
Signe Teinch Yelves
Filch
State Trying to Tax Bootleggers
Tulsa bootleggers face a proposed two percent sales tax on liquor trades dating back to 1933, with Ray Garbett saying the plan targets back taxes for 1995 and 1994. He noted talks to reach a compromise and an August protest deadline, while dealers insist they have accurately reported income to federal and state agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Ray Garbett
Cory Ettents
Garbett
Tax Commission
Oklahoma Senator Opposes Bulleting Bond Issue
Oklahoma City June 16 State Sen Raymond Cary criticizes Gov Turners proposed 36 million dollar public buildings bond. Turner orders a special election for September 27.
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Oklahoma City
Roy J. Turner
Raymond Mad Cary
Oklahoma Expenditures Council
Turner
Cotton Varieties and Weevil Control Talk At Local Farms
Farmers compare corn varieties and yields at the barnyard gate while Freddie Brice of Lehigh shows a strong Texas 19 row planted March 18 with 180 lbs of 5-105 fertilizer on nine acres. The note advocates early cotton weevil poisoning before squares enlarge, lists poison options at local gins, and invites growers to meetings in Tupelo and Clarita to discuss pasture improvements and weed control.
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Elda
Freddie Brice
Lehigh
Freddie
Texas
Clarita
Coalyste
D&acre
Merk Goode
Mr. Goode
Two Shot in Union Battle Near Fairmont City
In Fairmont City thirty hundred striking workers from American Zinc clashed with rival CIO unions after a ten month mine and smelter workers strike. Two men, Joseph Petroski and Epmenio Rodriguez, were shot, one in the chest, and six were beaten as authorities restored order around midnight. Local leaders Angelo Verdu and others faced arrests for assault with intent to murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont City
Crownians
American Zinc Company
Ameany
Mississippi
St. Louis
CIO
Mild and Smelter
Progressive Metal Workers’ Council
Stuidg
Merain
Joseph Petroski
Epmenio Rodriguez
Am East St. Louis
Petroghi
Umion
Rodriguez
Joseph
Angelo Verdu
Metal Workers’ Council
Aut Pai~ter Ryan
Ryan
Joseph Verda
Bookad
Amgelo Vertu
Lyreh
Coal County Clubs Schedule Flower and Vegetable Show
Coal County hosts a flower and vegetable show on June 22 at the community bloomet in Coalgate. Exhibits must be entered by 12 o clock. judging to start promptly. Edgie Whitehead, renowned horticulturist, will be the judge and supervisor. Classes include collective club exhibits, individual entries such as greer beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, onions, Irish potatoes, and flower arrangements of harden animal, perennial, or wild flowers. Premiums provided by the Coal County Chamber of Commerce.
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Coalgate
Bloomet Coalgate
IL O'Stock
Edgie Whitehead
Geeaiont Cucurturist
Reyes
Coal County Chamber of Commerce
Ford Urges UAW to Drop Demands for 18 Months
Detroit June 14 Ford Motor Co urged the United Auto Workers to withdraw all economic demands for the next 18 months and fix wage rates to the cost of living during that period. Ford would keep current wages for the same span. The proposal aims to set a stabilization pattern for the national economy. The UAW rejected the plan as economically unsound and unacceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford Motor Co
CLE
Ford
UAW
Floyd Little's Story To Be Aired
Sulphur feature outlines Floyd Little's community story with an on air interview by Bruce Palmer WY radio Oklahoma City. The conversation will be recorded Sunday evening as residents recount how Sulphur united funds and effort to support a home celebration.
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Floyd Little
Bruce Palmer
Oklahoma City
County 4 H Club Plans Parade and Workshops
Distant Home Demonstration 4 H Club outlines events for the County Home Demonstration Council meeting Friday June 24 at Oak Avenue Baptist Church Ada. Exciting programs by Gaar Corner and Fitzhugh clubs, a record book workshop led by Dr Vivian Crnson, and child care arrangements with a bring a covered dish luncheon.
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County Home Demonstration Council
Hele
Oak Avenue Baptist Church
Adaene
Gaar Corner
Fitzhugh Club
Rome
Cedar Grove
West
County dairy program planned for youth group
Pontotoc County Agent Sy Ramey and Assistant Lester announce a Youth Party Program discussion with business leaders from Chickasha on Monday June 20. It marks the 47th county inquiry into the farm youth dairy project as local farmers show growing interest in dairying and Holstein stock. Virgil Stout reports activity the week of June 13 with tours at Harral Farm Wy Aberob, Lambert and Kert Farm Abloso, and Ramch farms noted for milking Shorthorns and improving feeding programs and cost efficiency.
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Spiryswerk
Chickasha
Chukasha
Singer
Virgil Stout
Pontatoe County
Association
Harral
Aberob
Lambert and Kert
Abloso
Stout
Truck Theft Lands Two Teens in Five Year Term
COALGATE Special Marvin Love and Charles Leslie pleaded guilty to larceny of a 145 model truck belonging to Tommy Lammin of Lehigh. District Judge James H. Mathers sentenced them to five years in the state penitentiary at McAlester, suspended during good behavior. County Attorney Lavern Fisher noted the five-year term. arrests by W. H. Bailey, highway patrolman, occurred before the youths left Coal County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
Marvin Love
Charles Leslie
As Tomobile
McAlester
James H. Mathers
Coal County
Tommy Lammin
Lehigh
W. H. Bailey
Ada Library Story Hour Tells Tales Tuesday Morning
Ada Public Library hosts a children story hour led by Miss Neva Kenner with tale titles including Beowulf Rumplestiltskin and Palmer Brown. Summer reading enrollment stands at 215 with plans to reach 250 readers as activities continue through vacation bible school ends.
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Neva Kenner
Ada
RiOrang
Ada Public Library
Ste
Beorwulf
Rumplestiltskix
Palmer Brown
Flute
Wee Lamb
Ax Sorebody
Horace Mann
Jarrat
Kay Malsurtom
Motma Avhn Williams
Berbara Kay Hillman
Linda Lou Barnes
Maney
Mary’ Ellen, Avetag
Elizabeth Ann Wilson
Marve Dent Northcutt
Virgina Rice
Judy Hayes
Jercy Hayes
Charles McGalard
Louise McGallard
Betty McGallard
Jimny McGallard
Karn
Baring
Linda Drummond
Lynn Thompson
Feard Breadrick
Dorothy Barnes
Janette Spears
Janet
Howard
Carrie
Low Hudson
Jarry Battin
Georgie Rhoades
Ene
Frances
Yette Lockhart
Charles Bun
James, Steed
Dorothy Bridwell
Merie Owen
Anne Lee Smith
Buttons
Erskine McMaesi
Helen Shirley
Walter Gash
Darrene Landrith
Tommy Lee McNeill
Froy Cannon
Jane Davi
Edwin Canter‘berry
Nancy Noxmaty
Nancy
Upior Zi Timmons
Lines
Timmons
E Fvin Graves
Phil Brown
Brute “Long
Bartera Kay Cuilner
Judy McDonald
Linda “Jia
Gibbons
Bitty
Ueath
Mancrief
Anne North- Lancastre
Cuit
Batty Lowe
Betty Pat
Logsdon Funeral Set At Tira Texas For Betty Logsdon
Mrs Betty Logsdon dies after a long illness and funeral services are planned at the Methodist church in Tira Texas. Burial will follow in Tire cemetery. She and her husband Logsdon lived near Tira where he farmed and opened up new land. Surviving are ten daughters, three sons Guy and others, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Mary Elizabeth
Hetty) Logsdon
Morniig
Guy
Ada
Methodist Church
Mears
Dollie Johns
Lola Wood
Cheudé
Clitford
Guy Logsdon
Allen Votes Bond Issue For Building School Auditorium
Alten school district Friday voted for a bond issue of 20000 for school construction. Forty one votes were cast with 285 in favor and 182 opposed. three ballots were invalid. The plan centers on an auditorium seating 100 with chairs and needed equipment, on Malt street between the Baptist church and campus, facing the new church. A home economics cottage is also planned with location to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alten
Old Baptist Church
New Baptist Church
Czech Archbishop Defies Regime in Prague Sermon
In Prague, Archbishop Beran addressed thousands from a monastery pulpit vowing he will never sign an accord that breaches church laws. Police kept him in semi-isolation for four days as about 7000 worshippers filled the church and square, pledging loyalty and resisting a state church pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Desef Beran
Sisshov
Kiemant Cattwald
Violence erupts in Italian strike with fatalities
Unclear report from Rome describes a month old farm strike turning violent with deaths and clashes involving both communist and non communist unions. The piece notes demands for wages and family benefits amid widespread unrest affecting rural Italy and nearby areas.
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Rome
Fung
Italy
Sic
É & Neorstri Famckand Watang
SoaEary Saas
Siers
Rastaaldeet
Poe
Tery
Beneft
Separate Classes For Negroes at U. of Oklahoma To Be Costly
Norman Okla Fame 17—3% Born Oklahoma City Central high school teacher named visiting professor of education to restructure separate classes for Negroes at the University of Oklahoma. Acting President Carl M. Franklin announced other faculty will teach segregated courses as required by law. University regents must seek 10,060 for summer teachers and project 100,000 more for the year if segregation continues.
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Norman
Okla
Fame
Oklahoma City Central
University of Oklahoma
Carl M. Franklin
Langston University
I L. Cross
Franklin
Roy J. Portier
Bors
G. W. McLaurin
Speegle Accused Of Two Deaths In Ark Case
Speegle, a 24 year old Pacific veteran, is charged with first degree murder in the deaths of a state trooper and a retired railroad man. The case stems from a September burglary probe and the discovery of Zoe E. Crook’s body in a shallow grave. Speegle, once AWOL from Ft Lewis, was arrested in Oklahoma. Prosecutor Moore says he confessed to the killings. Trial set for June 20 before Circuit Judge Garner Frasax.
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Yeltilee
Ark
Kenneth B. Spieghe
Pacific Combat
Will Ge
Trist
Pavatt
Zoe E. Crook
Bolang Speegie
Worth Arkansas
Speegie
Ft Lewis
Wash
Oklahoma
Two Bandits Slain By Omaha Police
Omaha police killed two bandits after a gun battle near Howells Nebraska. One bandit identified as Alton Crapo, 47, with prior Colorado bank robbery and Alcatraz terms. The other suspect remained unidentified. The pair had stolen jewelry valued at about 75 000 dollars and wounded Colfax County Sheriff Edward J. Patach during the escape.
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Omaha
Juneau
Oras
Eolorado Bank Rebbsery
Alcatraz
Fred Franks
Alton Crapo
Aolice
Esterday
Howells
Neb
Colfax County
Edward J. Patach
Battittle
Salegmnan
Crapo
Colorado
Leavenworth
Mastaa
Missouri
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Amy
Army
Ipysottr
Sisenhower
Kenneth
National Defense
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San Jose
Calif
Gerhinger
Josephine Stillen
St Clare's Church
Santa Clara
Gehringer
Miss Stillen
St. Patrick's Church
William F. McNally Sd
St. Clare's Church
Gordon Graf
Camp Claiborne, la
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Curis
Floyd County
Fupelo
Post
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Ehinais
Martha Fiote
Jeanita Floyd
House Demonstration Council
Record Beek Workshor Latta
Patsy Langley
Janet Taylor
Joy West
Virgie West
Nancy Cheats
Less Bivins
Hlazel Bettis
Collane Cready
Kathrine Stevenson
Phyllis Stewart
Vivian Crnson
Ramey Pontates
Lester
SMITE
Jerusalem
UF Tsragh
Israel
Miss Kennes
Betty Logsdon
Tira
Allen
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Olda
Tune’ St
Rn Creek
Speegle
Friak
Gearhart
Frank J. Starpel
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