Shawnee Records Severe Rainfall Weekend Flood Threat
The Associated Press reports Shawnee and nearby areas endured heavy rain Sunday night with over seven inches in Shawnee and river crests forecast for the North Canadian and other rivers. Evacuations affected about 20 families near Wewoka as the Wewoka Creek rose, aided by national guard and local officials. Roads flooded, businesses stocked, and towns across Oklahoma faced rising waters, with multiple highways closed or under water and rainfall totals listed across numerous cities.
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Mencken Asks Hoover Landon Ticket For GOP Victory
Philadelphia report on Henry L Mencken advocating a Hoover Landon presidential ticket at the Republican convention. Mencken hints the pairing could win, shares humor about party veterans and the convention's lobby scene, noting Dewey and Taft supporters and rivalries. He recalls attending 1904 conventions and predicts mixed loyalties across delegations.
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Heber Ordered to Year Active Duty
AF Reservist Robert B. Huber of Ada Oklahoma was ordered to 12 months of active duty in the Enlisted Reserve Corps. General Thomas T. Bandy announced at Fort Sam Houston that Huber, assigned to the Oklahoma Recruiting District with station at Durant, will serve within the Army Area selected by the reservist under the Army policy recalling 2903 reservists for nine to 32 months.
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Ada
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Oklahoma
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Foreign Aid Bill Okayed By Senate House Conference
Senate and House conferees reached a compromise on foreign aid totaling about 5 billion dollars. The plan preserves a 12 month spending limit while allowing executive flexibility for 32 months, subject to final approval by both chambers. The agreement aims to end a funding impasse and move toward passage in the current session.
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Explosion and Fire at Sir Fireworks Co Kills One
In Okis on June 19 a blast and blaze at Sir Fireworks Co left Lloyd F Gray dead and another employee injured after jumping from a second floor. Ralph Smith, owner, estimated material damage near 800 dollars and water shortages hampered firefighting efforts.
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Ture
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Gray
Work Progressing At Chauncey Field
City engineer Bud Covey said on Saturday morning about five percent of the Chauncey Field hangar project has been poured for the apron and about thirty percent of the total cement work is finished. He noted about 7400 square feet of the 750 by 180 foot area is done and cement is not yet poured for the ramps to the existing taxiway. Covey expects the grading and ground work around the hangar area to begin after the current phase concludes, with completion targeted for the first half of July.
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Marines Drowned In Lake Plunge At Big Bear
Two Marines from El Toro Marine Base near Santa Ana were killed when their plane crashed into Big Bear Lake during a gold prospecting trip. Renald M. Cox of Tulsa and Leroy B. Grein, the pilot, both 20, died as the aircraft spun and plunged into the lake after leaving Big Bear.
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Tulsa
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Senate Passes Bill Directing Payment to Estate
The Senate approved a measure to direct a $7,500 payout to the estate of Tate David Jefferson Janow of Woodward, Oklahoma. Janow was killed when struck by a military airplane at a field on June 23.
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Chinese Communists Extend Reach Across Southeast Asia
AP analysis notes Chinese Communist influence expanding beyond China into Burma, Malaya, Siam, the Philippines and possibly the Dutch Indies. It cites dual nationality of overseas Chinese, their roles in labor and guerrilla movements, and fears of ties to postwar terrorism and land reform movements. The piece discusses Bangkok raids on secret societies and concerns from Nanking about a southern communist front.
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Ada Manufacturers To Have Booths At State Exposition
Ada manufacturers will be represented at the Oklahoma State Exposition to publicize local industries. The Oklahoma Manufacturers Association meeting at the Aldridge hotel decided Ada would save two booths for display. Industries listed include Southwest Natural Gas Mid-Continent Land Company E Davis Manufacturing Velma Mock Bangkerchief Eureka Manufacturing Clarksburg Paper Company Hare Atlas Glass Sues Feed Mill Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Kolbird Reed Ei Ada News and Publishing Company and Radio Station RADA. Russel H. Fierstein of Tulsa will assist in booth design and confer with local industrial representatives to plan the displays.
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Tora
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Velma Mock Bangkerchief Company
Eureka Manufacturing, Company
Clarksburg Paperompany
Haret-Atlas Glass Company
Sues Feed Mill
Ofiphoma Gas and Electric Vorspeny
Kolbird
Reed Ei
Twe Ada Mews
RADA
Aca
Russel H. Fierstn Display Command
Tulsa
Ptorsin
Cmeisherra
Sn Adi Tormoiran
Tugsday
Ida Industrial
Funeral Friday for Sgt Clarida World War II Army death
Funeral services for Sgt Clarida, known as the Spy of Set, will be held Friday at 2:90 from Site Methodist church in Tecumgah. He was killed June 20, 1943, while serving in North Africa. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Clarida, Ada, a sister Bernice, and grandparents. Carol details for attendance and flowers provided.
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Site Methodist Church
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Bil
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Ada
Clarita
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Bre
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Set
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H. M. Davis
Ade
John Clarida
Sayre
Cartwright Announces Week Campaign Schedule in Oklahoma
Cartwright, secretary of state and Democrat candidate for the United States Senate, today announced his campaign schedule for the week. He will visit Oklahoma County to start, then Cad Do County on Wednesday, Grady County Thursday, and Garion County Friday as part of his head shaking tour.
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Oklahoma city orders strict water use curbs
GUTERIE SAID WATER Low GUTERID Okla June 2 The city council has called for drastic curtailment of all unnecessary water use due to dwindling supply at Lane Mayor Ralph. Guemersor said that Ferritary rationini may be able to prevent compulsory methods Inter om.
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Truman’s Western tour widens rift in party
President Truman’s journey across the West, starting June 3, spurred brisk stops and 70 speeches as he hammers Congress on high prices and domestic policy. The trip drew mixed reviews as some Democrats grumbled over planning and access, while others applauded his direct framing of issues and appeal to voters nationwide.
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Durant Boy Dies After Auto Collision
Durant Oklahoma June 1 193? five year old George Louis Tomlin son of Mr and Mrs Troy Tomlin Durant was killed when he stepped from behind a parked truck into a car’s path while walking to a stove with change to give his grandparents. Driver Jack W Foote 35 said the child darted into traffic and he could not avoid the impact.
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Troy Tomlin
Jack W. Foote
Fire destroys Silver Tor skating rink Friday night
The Silver Tor Skating Rink at 2000 North Broadway was totally demolished by a fire noticed around 1:25 AM Friday. Firefighters contained the blaze before surrounding buildings were damaged, with owners citing possible ignition from a motor sparked by nearby paint during a redecorating effort.
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Local Police Int Lively Weekend Reports Police
Weekend police activity remained high with several automobile accidents and arrests. A Sunday crash on Broadway near Main involved a 1937 Ford and a city bus. both cars damaged but no charges filed. Another incident led to a Monday arrest for drunken driving and leaving the scene. Additional weekend arrests included reckless driving and gambling charges. An accident near Konawa in Seminole County involved Mrs Barbara Canada with nonfatal injuries.
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Explosion rocks Hercules dynamite plant in New Jersey
A blast at the Hercules Powder Company dynamite plant in Kenil, N J, killed three workers and damaged multiple buildings. A company statement from Wibington office said the explosion occurred about 12 23 p m standard time and the cause remains undetermined with possible additional injuries. County commissioners plan to meet with the state health director to seek federal aid for a county hospital project.
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Wake
Registration Slow Here in July Primary Election
Registration for the first primary of July runs from June 7 to June 20 with ongoing response to hate announcement. Hundreds must register or re register to vote due to precinct revision and moves or age changes since the last election. New registration required for two new wards and precinct extensions. The News will publish full details on Tuesday including registrars and descriptions of the new and extended precincts.
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State legislative problems rise in coming session
Oklahoma City bulletin outlines key issues facing next legislature. Education fronts demands for equal college facilities amid segregation cases. Welfare funding and worker hours prompt court actions. Highway upgrades and state administration positions stir debates as officials ponder budgets and reforms. A constitutional survey explores offices, human procedure, and ballot reform amid tax and prohibition repeal talks. A 1872 blast, named Lucy, is noted as a historic landmark.
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Enid
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