More Than 9 000 WPA Workers To Lose Jobs In State
Oklahoma state WPA administrator Um-Rot Stephens says more than 9,000 workers will be laid off by end of July with early benefits to 13,804. Projects are to be cut in about 39 counties as WPA consolidates districts at the state HQ. Several district managers will be reassigned or released, and private employment efforts will be intensified to aid displaced workers. As of May 71, 3,018 persons in the state were on WPA rolls, with drought and unemployment driving the need, far above the 1988 peak of 98,000 and the 56,000 emergency assistance figure.
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Oklahoms
CIT
Um—Rot Stephens
WEA
WPA
Officu Mt
Uwu
Fox d . M. Fry
City Manageyr
Oklahoma City
Muleaver
McAleaver
Julian RK
Var Hook
Wmanwaser
Stephens Avid
van Hook
Eimployer 17
Ester
Hobart
Virgil &. Wallace
Stinson
Muskogen
L_ Stephens
Siack
Drilling of More Gas Wells In Northeastern Oklahoma
Tulsa reports war production board authorization to drill natural gas wells in 17 northeastern Oklahoma counties to meet war industry demands. The order, pushed by Petroleum Coordinator Harold Ickes, expands gas extraction to Missouri and parts of Kansas, enabling hundreds of new wells and wider acreage for developers.
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Tulsa
Orit
Washington
Todas
Jasonia
Marold Ickes
Missouri
Kansas
Tekes
Andrew Fo Schoeppel
Ehattmay
Lesinfiton
Haias
Oklahoma
Tne
Nowgra
Craig
Ottaw Pawner
Talka
Rogers
Bay Delaware
Crock
Okmulnes
Wagoner Cherokee
Adan
Muskogee
Sequoyah
Bootlegger King Sentenced and Fined in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City reports the bootlegging figure known as King, Pop Sanford, convicted on liquor law violations in city and county courts. He received a federal sentence and a fine after conspiracy to transport intoxicants into the city. Estimates suggest Sanford’s illicit earnings reached about $200,000.
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Oklahoma City
Chast
Pop Sanford
Edgar
Woarali
Isley
Wis
Lea Ly Teans
Port Intoxikanta
City Oklaame
Sugar Rules Total Ration Changes For Home Canning
Kenneth Ambrose of the Tocal sugar rationing board announces new home canning sugar rules. Five pounds per person is discontinued and one pound per person per day is set, with limits on family units and individuals. Applications for sugar allowances are reviewed by local boards, and distribution is tied to wartime fuel and food programs.
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Ars
Kenneth Ambrose
Tocal Sugar Rationing Board
Euhees
Apy
South Broadway
Boris
Ain
Jess Gutay
Paige Aiapey
Suaa
Sugar Rationing Policy Outlined for United States
The article explains sugar supply constraints amid wartime rationing. It notes limited beet sugar production, Cuban imports, and a focus on equitable share. It discusses ship diversions, the War Ration Book One application, and penalties for false statements, emphasizing cooperation and compliance with federal rules.
Kew Pool Opened In Potts County Shawnee
In Shawnee reporting from Potts County a new Cl pool was opened near Macomb SE of the county seat. Initial production started around 200 barrels per hour, forecast to settle near 1,200 barrels daily, with drilling activity noted in the Sharp and Brundage areas and mention of several rigs in operation or testing.
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Shawnee
te—At- Tortic Refining Company
Potts
Wature
Macomb
Overales
Worldcat
O. Smith Brothers Drilling Company No
Simpson
C. W. Sharp
Brundage
Taro
Regulations For Boarding Houses Are Explained
Government rules for boarding houses explain how ration books are handled by owners or managers. Ration stamps relate to residents and meals, with the establishment responsible for custody of the books to prevent duplicate claims. Trade arrangements cover inmates eating there and sugar provisions via returned stamps.
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Wiley
Meer
Nagar
Siren
Eugary
Beardind House
Wilkes
Rules For Saving Sugar In Household Use
Sugar cationing is lax yet. The article explains differences among sugar types including white sugar, maple sugar, molasses, and syrups, and notes how sweetness equivalence varies. It cautions on substitutes like corn syrup and honey and emphasizes careful measurement to maintain flavor without excess.
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Yaorly
Ashe
Lost Ration Books Replacement Rules Referenced
Fragmented editorial note discusses replacement for lost war ration books. It mentions requirements, eligibility, and classifications for issuing new books and the authority overseeing the process. The text is garbled but centers on replacement procedures and involved parties during wartime rationing.
Limit Sugar Carefully to Efome Canning
Legible fragments discuss sugar limits for home canning aimed at safe fruit preservation. References suggest controlling sweetness to ensure adequate seals and steady production across a season.
Patients Need Sugar Cries In San Diego Hospital Rationing
Fragmented local notice notes patients must bring sugar cards to County Hospital to obtain sugar rations. The wording is unclear but implies a policy shift or shortage prompting patients to supply their own sugar cards.
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San Diego
Cal
R~ Donning
Rubber treasure parting note from Sykes
C E Sykes former state game and fish commissioner parts with a rubber mattress used in expansive expeditions. He has traded a unusual keepsake from tropics to Arctic icefields as part of Carter county rubber salvage efforts. The item passes to T A Faylon chair of the salvage committee amid TU Army ties.
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Ahdmore
Uskw
Screp Pwinber
C. E. Sykes
Kogen
Tropics
Arctic
T. A
Faylon
Carter County Rubber Salvage
Sykes
Suthere Yond Sykes
Tu, S
Hotveth
Farmers Plan Timber Purchases Amid War Board Orders
David Gray of the Pontotoc USBA war board says the War Production Board has ordered free entry and sale of mill stocks for timber during the period to meet army navy needs while encouraging farmers to stockpile. He urges farmers to repair and store materials now for future use and warns of limited supplies.
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David Gray
Pontotoc County
Usba War Board
War Production Board
Army
Navy
Markline Commission
Gray
Farynes
Suising Stargge
Smith
Week Started Wel Ended Warm Here
Weather summary for Ada notes a wet spell with rainfall early in the week followed by a consistently warm finish. Temperatures reached the low 60s on Thursday and again Saturday, with preceding days in the low seventies. Halley’s comet appearance referenced with plans to return in 16 is noted.
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Ada
Thoisture
Air-Sea Battles Spark Big Navy Carrier Push
The article argues that Coral Sea and Midway shifted the Pacific war toward carrier power, triggering a vast Navy program to replace battleships with aircraft carriers. It notes plans for 150 carriers, a reshaped fleet with fast, versatile carriers and supporting destroyers, and a reorganization under Rear Admiral Towers as air operations rise to prominence.
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Coral Sea
Midway
Thomas M. Johnson
Wester
Congress
Navy
Admirtal King
Japan
Aly
Cautons
Bamab
Japarnesd
Australia
Caribbean
New Morning
Bureau of Aeronautics
John H. Towers
WPB Reorganization Slated This Week
Washington news reports a complete WPB reorganization planned for this week including reshuffling of service officials. Will Harris transfer from the biothean division to the war department is expected to occur, with new posts in the procurement and service of supply setup.
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Washington
War Production Board
Serv Tce
Willians
Harrison
WPB
Probiethan
War Department
Aupply
Madeline Webb Sentenced to Life in Prison
Madeline Webb, former model, jailed for life at Bedford Hills for murdering wealthy refugee Mrs. Susan Flora. Her lover El Shonbrun and John Ke C were jailed at Sing Sing. They face possible death penalty reprieves as the court of appeals weighs action.
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New York
Madeline Webb
Bedford Hilly
Madeline
el Shonbrun
John Ke Cwhen
Sing Sing
Emtertee
Court of Appeals
Susan Flora
Reich
Im & Quatel Room
Kansas Kewsmen To Seek Senate Seat
Topeka June 20 WG Clugstom veteran newspaper man author and politician seeks the democratic nomination for senator. His campaign statement targets both parties and calls for wheat price support and aid for the needy while promising expanded industrial production and a pledge to dismantle political machines.
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Kansas
Kewsmen
Senate
Topeka
Clugstom
Prices Of Commodities Warn Merchants To Fix High Rates
The county ratio office warned merchants to file prices of living commodities immediately under price fixing rules. The notice specifies required price lists and penalties for noncompliance, urging swift action by local traders.
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Pete
Bites as Defined Is the Prine Control Bulletin
The item presents a brief bulletin titled Bites as defined in Prine Control Bulletin 1 Mo 3. It outlines a definition or guideline likely tied to a control or policy topic and is presented in a concise notice style.
Navy V I Program Proving Popular
A new Navy V I program offers Oklahoma high school graduates a path to college and naval officer commissions. Accepted recruits join as apprentice seamen for two to four years, then face classification tests and choose plans toward an officer’s commission. Courses lead to bachelor degrees while in training with possible reserve officer transfer.
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Okdeboma
Navy
Casles
How To Write To Men Held By Japs
Congressmen Boren offers guidance for communicating with prisoners of war held by Japan. Instructions cover addressing letters, national and international markings, and proper envelopes. A second item notes Boston air raid sirens signaling a massive evacuation drill.
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Pop Seaford
Geis Two Kears
Tarpec
Cnet
E. B Navy
Mudway
Navy Department
Bureau of Public Relations
Washington, D. C
Zueneel
United States
West Indies
Puerto Rico
Lawend
Rowill
Misia
Cuba
Lee Rae
Entity
Sdomy
Pysce
Washinton
Wonek
United
Wieder
Isk the Board
Kew Pool
Pott County
Atlastic
Suger
Fluita
Halley
Iest Apavec
Pir
Mathorry
Lie Li
Boren
Congressnat
Lyle HL Boren
Threm
Contrersman Boren
Wake
Philippine
Danan
Switzerlam
Red Cross
Boston
Metropoltan
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