Meet the Lads Who's Making It Tough For the Axis the U S Bombardier
Midland Army Flying School Texas trains bombardiers for the long campaign over Europe. Lt Col Sinlin notes the selection stresses character and nerve, with tests to place cadets in roles. Cadets come from diverse civilian backgrounds, from soda jerks to clerks, all aiming for precision and calm under fire.
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U. S
NEA Service
Midland Army Flying School
Texas
Tokhyo
Gologne
Esser
Medervanesty
Crivat
Midway
Rumonin—s
Sam
Weat Fess
Gered
Sion
Cot Sinlin
Phare
United States
Midland Area
War slows Bown vote campaign in Oklahoma races
War disruptions slow political organizing across Oklahoma as campaign tours are shortened and funds diverted. In Garvin county supporters pushed a proposal to curtail organized speaking tours while candidates improvise radio talks and local appearances. Democratic governor hopefuls Robert Burns and Robert S. Ker pressed for public engagement as oil price concerns and wartime constraints shape voter outreach.
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Oklahoma
Fieta Nabe
Garvin
Robert Burns
Tulse
Cormmeres
Baynton
Conservation Corps
Robert S. Ker
Kerr-for- Governor Club
Davis
Govenor
Roosevelt
Kanks
Navy
Revert
Ben
Mim
Mary
Subsidy Idea For Oil Firms Lacks Support From Executives
Tulsa dispatch reports mid western executives reject price cap subsidies for oil companies as too risky. They argue higher product prices are the only remedy and note eastern firms have watered transport costs, with tanker car rates many times peacetime levels, threatening red ink in marketing and logistics.
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Tulsa
Lune 24
East
Abbott Costello Assist State Man In Oklahoma
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello aided James Mason Williams a Tay Oklahoma school teacher battling a nerve disease that endangered his breathing. For months local residents organized nightly oxygen help and a transport by air to a hospital after Williams was hospitalized following choking episodes.
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Tay
Okla
Mason Willams
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Abbot
Castella
Williams
Dilan City Hospital
Patient suffers severe neuromuscular disorder amid care efforts
The text describes a patient with progressive neuromuscular degeneration affecting muscles from the spinal cord to the limbs and respiratory system. Weight has dropped markedly from 150 to 85 pounds, with doctors offering support and cautious optimism for comfort, though recovery appears unlikely.
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Righ
Bie
Ashlan
Enubdes
Williams
Frank Veroni
Koge
High Farm Labor Wages Not Enough
Oklahoma City reports the U S employment service notes farm wages fall short for 100 workers across a five day period in the Oklahoma wheat belt near Exit Cherokee land Alva. Officials say 50 more workers are needed as harvest demands strong men. New England schools plan summer study options for adults and youth with war course emphasis.
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Oklahoma City
United States
Agid Urey
Oilahoma
Cherokee Land
Trey
Tobruk Described As Worse Than Dunkirk By Soldier
A British soldier recounts Tobruk’s fall, calling it worse than Dunkirk. Private William George Deantes from London described escaping by boat and the harrowing crossing amid shells, fires, and sinking ships as Axis forces overran the defense.
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Tobruk
Dunkirk
Enon Kergue
William George Deantes
London
Ste
Downes
Wadi Auda
Barda Road
Goid-Day
Canning in thin syrup urged by ration rules
The new canning rules require fruit to be canned in thin or light syrup with one pound of sugar per four quarts of fruit and an allowance of one pound of sugar per person for jams and marmalades. Home canners are urged to reduce sugar, focus on preserving, and follow US Department of Agriculture guidance for efficient sugar use and safe storage.
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United States
United States Department of Apticulture
Reunion of Ada schoolmates spans three decades
Mrs Viola Peay hosted a gathering for former classmates Lucille Morse of Lewiston Idaho and Esther Peek of Healdton Oklahoma. The trio began school at age six in Coalgate and all attended East Central in Ada. Morse teaches with the Coast Artillery in Lewiston while Peek works as a homemaker and instructor. The event featured a dining room setup with punch and a social hour, with many area friends attending.
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Ethel Tolliver
Stratfoch
Helen
Harry A Stroud
Harry A. Stroud
Independence
Kansas
Carson City
Nevada
Stroud
Vaness High School
East Central
Central State College
Classen High School
Oklahoma City
Edroomd
Pistrees
Sacramento
California
Liewt. Stroud
Simyai Corps
Viola Peay
Lucille Morse
Lewiston
Idaho
Eather Peek
Healdton
Oklahoma
Coalgate
Viola Denham
Lucille Bishop
Esther Sutherland
Ada
Morse
Peoy
Mira
Munior High School
Pric
Esther Peek
Ada Denhaven
Test
Wr Hora
Rik West Ltd
Peay
Peek
Savannary Keithley Brown
Richmond
Catif
Cecile Smith
Butt Catlins
Ida Clark
James Anne Dodd
Sybie Jordan
Ruth Bong
I. J. Reynolds
Mary
Medals and matches shuffle in chaotic 1974 Chicago sports page
In a scattered report from Chicago in June 1974, Eleanor Dudley loses a favored position after an opening round upset while Jeanne Clare and Betty Jameson clash in a tennis field. Other names appear as incomplete notes mark intercollegiate events and regional standings.
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Carcago
Bektine
Eleanor Dudley
Esterday
Theo
Arold Detroit
Itl State College
Tonerave
Miss
Esteh
Jocey
Frenk
Jeanne Clare
Siaceningtor
Betty Brown
Texarkang
Ark
Betty Jameson
Sam Aptonic
Fox
Mary Agnes Wei
Menominee
Mick
Sinking of US Merchant Ship by German Submarine
A damaged fragment reports a German submarine torpedoed and sank a US merchant ship off the English coast in June. The disaster killed three American soldiers and left 15 missing, with 81 survivors rescued by east coast vessels. The ship blew up, engines failing as it sank in three miles.
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Rae
Americas
Am East Coast
Red Army Repels German Assault in Major Front Fight
In a two day battle across a key front, Soviet forces claim to have staved off heavy German offensive with air and artillery support. Red Star reports enemy tanks and infantry massing to break defenses while Soviet patrols and anti tank actions constrain the advance. More than 156 Germans reportedly killed in hand to hand combat as defense stiffens.
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Besa Mondar
Tisslarin
Red Star
Germany
Kalis
Oklahoma students attend elementary education conference
Elizabeth McCleary and Opal Russel of Ada joined Norman participants at the University of Oklahoma College of Education sponsored conference. Annie Promeroy of Rod also attended as a conference visitor. Attendees observed teaching in the university elementary school and its play projects crafts and story activities during the four day session.
State High With Navy Enlistments
Oklahoma City and other stations report enlistment strengths for May in the southern division. Oklahoma City ranked third for May with 734 shore stations and a 82.28 per 1000 population rate, second in the nation. Texas stations reached a high marked by Houston area enlistments.
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Gelanoma City
Oklahoma City Dary
Ronston
Deltas
Texas
Houston Avenger
Oklahoma City
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