Oklahoma State Council of Defense Warns on Espionage Act Violations
June 26 report from Oklahoma City notes a broad campaign against sedition under the federal espionage act. The notice lists prohibited acts such as false reporting to hinder military operations, statements about the government or military, anti government sentiment, and aiding enemy causes, urging prompt reporting to county or state councils. Prof. and Mrs. Hawkinson visit from Oklahoma City with local family, tracing a day trip and a short town visit.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma State Council of Defense
Oklahoma
State Council
G. L. Hawkinson
Robert Wimbish
Hawee
Selfridge Seeks Second District County Commissioner Seat
W B Selfridge of Lightning Ridge announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the Second district. A progressive farmer with 32 years in Oklahoma and 14 in Pontotoc County, he promises attentive service and steady oversight of county duties.
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W. B. Selfridge
Lightning Ridge
Selfridge
Oklahoma
Pontetoc
Selective Service Provisions Warn of Idle Registrants
Notice from Pontotoc County urging reporting of registrants idle or in nonproductive occupations. Lists sections 121A 121K and occupations deemed nonproductive, including food service, elevator operators, ushers, domestic workers, and clerks. Signed by Local Board members on June 28. Muskogee revival notes and War Stamps Day reminder wrap the page.
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Ada
Okio
Pontotoc
Thomas P. Holt
W. A. Riley
J. R. Craig
Pontotoc County
Muskogee
First Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Oklahoma City
W. M. Crutchfield
Big real estate deal closes in county ranch expansion
Frank C. Davis of Frisco Watt Davis of San Antonio and J M Vincent of Stonewall acquire 5500 acres now part of Horse Shoe Ranch for about 11000 dollars. They plan ranching operations. The note adds June 28 as a historic day for America since entering the war.
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Frank C. Davis
Frisco
Texas
Watt Davis
San Antonio
J. M. Vincent
Stonewall
Davises
Mr. Vincent
America
Governor Candidate Misleads Voters Over Gross Production
A candidate for governor is accused of making false representations to mislead voters about my position on the Gross Production tax. The dispute centers on policy stance and campaign rhetoric amid ongoing election coverage.
Will Oklahoma Endorse Submarine Methods in Politics
A commentary on political campaigns in Oklahoma cites Judge J B A Robertson's gubernatorial bid and his known platform portions on the Gross Oil Production Tax. The piece accuses opponents of misrepresentation and urges readers to obtain Robertson's full platform to judge the use of "submarine" political tactics.
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Oklahoma
J. B. A. Robertson
Judge Robertson
Robertson
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