Rainstorm disrupts Ada streets and flood fears
A Sunday rainstorm drenched Ada beginning after 9 o clock and continuing past 31, water flooding Main street stores on the north side as storm sewers failed to cope. The 24 hour rainfall totaled 1.84 inches ending Monday at 7 a.m. Local disruption followed as higher water threatened commerce. Breckner, an employee at the Seminole post office since 1921, faced grand jury action with bonds set at 2900 dollars.
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Ada
Main Street
Matt
U.S
Clade Bux
Breckner
Wheat Areas Hard Hit By Heavy Rain
Severe flooding hit lowlands around Ponca City and Blackwell as the Chikaski and Arkansas rivers rose. Fourteen blocks in Blickwell flooded, more than 200 people evacuated, and widespread road closures disrupted travel to reach higher ground. Highways around Ponca City, Blackwell and Battlesville blocked with no loss of life reported. Wheat damage expected to be extensive as rains persisted, with additional creeks overflowing and power outages possible.
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Oklahoma
Hear Reing
Blickwell
Chikaski
Lown
Arkansas
Ponca City
Sual Ponva
Blackwell
Addsanal
Powhuska
City
Battlesvyle
Thee
Enul
Aten
U.S. 77
Wale
Pawhuska
U.S
Crawford Withdraws From County Attorney Race
Army major Crawford pulled his name from the county attorney race after the filing period closed. He cited a World War service order that precludes political activity, while opponent Wadlington remained in the field. Warne Leu and other candidates were noted, with Beckt’s board edge on withdrawal decisions.
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Warne Leu
Vol Crawford
Warrington
Crawiford
Beek
Coriection Board
Uie
Beck
Crawined
Crawford
Cuty
Wadlington
Alpewya
Lewis
Tormes Linder Si Freepain
Postman Charged With Burning Letters Found in Seminole Region
Holbenville report says William L. Breexser, a tired postman, waived preliminary hearing on charges of burning letters after pleading here. Berekner was arrested last Friday at Seminole. Postal Inspector B Zurmeby of Shawnee noted the Seminole man had been owned.
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Holbenville
William L. Breexser
Suminete
Berekner
Seminole, Postal Inspectue
B. Zurmebhy
Shawnee
Chyrerd
Pioneer J W Odom Dies in Stonewall County
J W Odom, longtime resident of Stonewall County, died Monday at his home in Stonewall after a 55 year association with the region. Funeral arrangements are tentative for Tuesday at the Stonewall Baptist Church. He moved to Stonewall with his wife and later worked as a stove operator and in a mercantile partnership. Survived by his widow, two sons, and four daughters, with burial in Roswell and Stonewall areas.
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KW. Odan
Indian Territory
Stanwall
Stanewil
Sagriers
Stonewall
Churel
D. P. Bare
Riguay
W. Charvett
Walker
Rol Wahl
Roswell
Odom
Warman
Cafes May Apply For Sugar Allocation Adjustments
Oklahoma City June 22 4 The rationing administrator Bert McDonel announced today that restaurants may apply for changes to sugar allocations. Applications should be filed with the local rationing board and any increases may be granted for any period in proportion to the wartime meat consumption in the preceding month. The OPA plans to provide automatic adjustment of prices and quantities to reflect orders already issued.
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Oislahoma City
Bert McDonel
OPA
Weems Charged With Deficiency in Oklahoma Case
In Sallisaw Oklahoma District Judge Enroe Vere Nor today, Ray Weems faces a SAU deficiency judgment. The state claimed allies secured a $10,000 Tyagram farm tied to Weems, with the judgment released by a former commission. The current commission is appealing, seeking reinstatement and dismissal of the judgment.
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Sallisaw
Okla
Vere
Ray Weems
Peyus Nm
Yvernor
Cnse
Gtate
Weems
Rubber Back Te Japs Item Recovered From Pearl Harbor Debris
Fox June 22 reports a piece of inner tube from a Japanese plane found in Pearl Harbor debris. Riehover Brandt, 18, who saw the air bottle near his home, brought a four square piece of tube, burned but intact, to the scrap collection and hopes it can be restored.
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Bhowns Wille
Fox
Ivoha
Pearl Haebor
Miboer
Riehover Brandt
Pearl Marbor
Saist Brandt
Langston Ruled Ownership Of Cemetery Rights
Oklahoma City on June 2 the Supreme Court ruled that the City of Langston held no private property rights to a cemetery tract. The decision held that statutory dedication shown on the plat extinguished competing interests of heirs and others. The ruling overruled a district court decision and clarified cemetery dedication boundaries.
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Oklahoma City
Lergstom
Jin
District Court
The USO Is Okay Writes from Stonewall Soldier
William Wee of Stonewall shared a reply from his 300 Paul stationed at Bremerton Washington praising USO. The letter says USO supports soldiers with activities, chaplains, officers, and naval bases and helps families visit, coordinate transportation, and extend services at camps and hospitals.
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USO
William Wee
Stonewal
Paul
Bremerton
Washington
War Wessels
USM
CSG
VSO
Daily Crude Output Gains Past Week
Daily crude output rose across several states amid a weakly reported period ending June 20. Oklahoma increased to 279 850 barrels, Texas rose to 1 280 700, and Louisiana saw modest gains while Michigan and other regions showed mixed results in a broad production snapshot.
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Oland Gas Juuwrsich Bedlsay
Slimeis
Dia
Oklahoma
Texas
Michigan
Tay
Louisians
Munnsal States
Oklahoma Highway Commission to delay bid decision
The Oklahoma Highway Commission planned to decide on contracts for more than 6,000 in road work bids. Bids opened last Monday faced possible rejection as several members were absent, delaying the meeting chaired by Van T. Moon.
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Oklahoma
Highway Corm
Sandy Singleton
Engin van T. Moon
Highway Commission
Oklahoma farmers turn to promising garden crops in south state
Oklahoma farmers in the south and eastern sections report a boost from garden crops as favorable weather and timely rainfall support green beans potatoes spinach and other vegetables. Jack Renfro of the state marketing division notes green beans lead the way with over 200 carloads this year, double last year, while spinach remains the top money crop. Watermelons and cantaloupes are set to hit markets by July 20, and labor and seed costs limit potato production, with much of the harvest aimed at family use and in-between-season income.
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Rio
Grame Valley
Texas
Caldera
Florida
Jack Hentro
Department of Agriguiture
Bac
Oklahoma
Stilwell
Tyhlequah
Sollisaw
Haskell
Muska
Fee
Renfyo
Arhkarrsas
Hassoun
Renfro Sax
America
Olsiahanna
Renfro
Mareta
Gil
Sailor Leroy Hill Visits Parents During Navy Leave
Leroy Hill, a U. S. Navy sailor stationed on a heavy cruiser in the Far Pacific, arrived Monday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Hill at 313 East Fourteenth. He has served 15 months with six months remaining before his 39th birthday and rarely talks about his wartime experiences, though one uncensored letter hinted at a major undertaking.
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Leroy Hill
Bia
Birs
T. A. Hill
East Fourteenth
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Leroy
West
Te Be
Ceroy
Men of the Merchant Marine in War Toughness and Courage
In a wartime portrait, merchant mariners face dangers with humor about heroism. Stories recount radio operators, captains, and crew resisting death, manning lifeboats, and rescuing shipmates as torpedoes and fires blaze. Names and ships span nations, yet all share resolve aboard perilous Atlantic and Caribbean routes.
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Merchant Marine
Argentina's Ortiz Resigns Presidency Pending Congress Approval
Buenos Aires June 24 1971 Roberto Ortiz Argentina's aging inactive president signed a resignation accepted by congress which would transfer executive power to acting President Ramon Castillo The move comes amid diplomacy over the sinking of the Argentine freighter Rio Tercera by a German submarine and Castillo's cautious stance toward the Axis with tensions rising in Argentina's political scene.
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Buenos Aires
Roberto Ortiz
Argentina
Jether
Congress
Ortiz
Ramon & Castillo
Axis
Castillo
Tv Acti
Wth
Berbin
Argentinia
Greece entertains foreign officer amid South American ties
A foreign officer visited as Argentina remains among two South American magnates maintaining relations with the axis. The exchange included Enrique Ruiz Guinaza and the ministery of war, AzTy and interior. Announcement yesterday noted a German attack about one mile from Dew York.
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Sadihe
Greece
Porgentica
Argentina
Enrique Ruiz
Guinaza
AzTy
Interior
Dew
York
Harvey Receives 4-H Honor For Livestock Work
W E Harvey of a southwest Oklahoma ranch was honored by 4-H for livestock development and show contributions. At Harvey ranch near Hereford a large gathering enjoyed barbecue while Paul G Adams presented a jeweled pin marking honorary 4-H membership and recognizing Harvey as a standout state leader.
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Harvey
Ologne Ranch
Adi
Hereford
Harvey's Ranch
Paul G. Adams
M- Harvey
4-H Clube
Oklahoma
Ma. Harvey
Dozer
Bevn
Adams
Class In Radio Enrolls 19 at East Central College
A radio fundamentals class began Monday at East Central College with 19 students enrolled. Women show growing interest in the lounge as the class meets weekly Monday through Friday from 7 to 10 and aims to complete by September. M. B., Malta, is instructor for the course and interested students should contact.
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East Central College
M. B
Malta
Structer
Political Speaking At Vaness Saturday Rally Schedule
Political candidates will gather for a Vaness rally Saturday night at 8 o clock. The event marks a cross county speaking appearance with talks led by local figures. Other campaign dates announced include June 27 at Hart and a June 27 event at Wilson, with a separate meeting on a Saturday in July.
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Puntofor
Jtieeh
Vaness
Juby
Wilson
Hart
Girl Sun-Bather Warned By Police For Window Ledge
In San Diego a young woman sunbathing on a fifth story window ledge was warned by Police Sergeant Frank Logen. She was told the act was dangerous and could cause harm to herself and bystanders below as traffic was blocked.
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San Diego
Cali
Frank Logen
Tax relief for cars stalled by tire shortage looms
Oklahoma City June 23 UP I reports tax relief for cars stalled by tire shortages as a top early item for the new legislature. Officials estimate nearly half a million passenger cars may be affected as owners delay purchases and seek fee relief or ad valorem exemptions while wartime tires wear thin.
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John
Oklahoma City
UPI
al Sr
Ad Valorem
U S Bombers Move Toward China From Indian Territory
Giant four motor U S Army bombers head toward China from Indian Territory delivering supplies and aerial power as Chinese armies resist Japanese invasion along key routes in Kiangsi and Kwangtung provinces. They plan to bolster Canton front while China pleads for more arms amid the Burma operation and Japanese fighter aggression.
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Associated Press
I. S Army
Ae World
Kai-Shel
China
Canton
Chiese Army
Kiwangting
Kiangai
Weing
Cen Mets
Sess
Chelkisng- Kiamgsi
Pinkie Trean Kiangiei
New Delhii
India
Burma
SPEBSOSA To Hold Meeting Saturday
SPEBSOSA to hold a meeting Saturday as officials announce a return from inactivity. A county event will feature a county stew prepared by a local secretary and tickets sold at a national bank by two named organizers.
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Spebsosa
Spebsqsa
Ela
Society For the Preservation of Barber Shop Quartet Singing In
America
Sheep, Creek
Joz Beck
County’ Election Board
Sam Grant
Clifford Byrne
Fiest National Bank
Navy Casualty Totals Reported Amid War Losses
Washington reports the war casualty tallies with 10 000 total dead wounded and missing for the navy since the conflict began. The army lists 796 deaths in battle and 930 wounded American soldiers.
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Washington
Yits Pelease
Know For Sure Campaign Strikes Odd Chord At Radio Office
Bareld Stumps, radio station manager, reports an assault in his office and a demand that announcers repeat a phrase often. Police Chief Reymond Reins appears to close in on the case as 48 hours remain to solve the puzzling incident.
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Bareld
Reymond Reins
District Legion Meeting In Ade Fourth District
The Ade American Legion Past No. 72 will sponsor a district meeting on Monday June 29 in Ade. Representatives from 72 posts in the Fourth district will meet at 9 o clock in the morning. It will be an all day event and all Legion members are urged to attend for the discussed purposes. The military note is a British development inspired by the American farm tractor. Cuba has about 44 000 square miles, roughly the size of Pennsylvania.
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Oklahoma
Ohaeever
Adv Cers
Game
Smith
Frank PF. Douglass
Robert S. Kerr
Robert Burvs
Legion Past No
Ade
Legion
Cuba
Popasylvania
Gilder Leads Plan to Supply Army Airplanes
UARTERS.ADVANCED at Sane Amarillo, engineers work to solve the supply problem of army airplanes. Thousands of glider pilots will be trained as gliders, towed by bombers, following fighters to boost mobility and deliver vital supplies.
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Gilder
Sane
Amarillo
Sptiing
Arya
Tentov
Pe McEy
Cavalry
Ieari
Uncle Sam
Wewoka Plant To Can Tomatoes
Wewoka Oklahoma reports a new canning plant ready for operation after completion occupying 700 acres for tomato processing. The facility has modern cookers cooling pits peeling machines and related equipment. About 40 percent of the crop is contracted to be canned this season with expectations to nearly double next year. The plant will hire over 125 women across ten shifts and about 30 men while offering 4900 bushels of corn for farmers to read their crops.
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Wewoka
Okla
Het
Order Rescinded Not Soon Enough
Akron reports indicate tires were mutilated under a confidential scrap rubber order later rescinded by William Rod, chairman of the petroleum industry's war council. Some depots had not received withdrawal notice, and five tires with only 3,900 miles were found hacked. reclaimers typically salvage rubber from intact tires.
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Akron
The
Beach Journal
Willem Rod
Petroleum Industry
War Council
Seray Rubberems
Boyd
Seal Adopts Young Ang Wont Leave Theme
Santa Barbara California report a young seal swam the Santa Barbara channel from Latte Cruz Island and attached to an army group there especially to Pfc Mike Milobar and Pfc Martin Caivns. Despite being thrown back into the sea the seal returns and is fed about six baths daily with buckets of water.
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Santa, Barbara
Cali
Santa Barbara
Latte Cruz Island
Iself
Mike Milobar
Martin Caivns
Otcar
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