Bloody Ambush Fire Between Arabs and Jews Near Jerusalem
A dawn clash near Jerusalem pits British backed Arab forces against Jewish patrols. Casualties are reported on the Jewish side with Arab losses unclear. The engagement involved heavy shelling and a road culvert explosion on the Jerusalem Mount Scopus route. References to a Holy Land partition and British intervention frame the incident.
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Davidson
Minear Ranch Potror
Timate
Kelondiva
Sigeck
Am Arua
Jerusalem
Mount Scopus
Mebrew University
Famed Battleship Pennsylvania Scuttled Near Kwajalein
At Kwajalein on February 10 the battleship Pennsylvania was scuttled after damage from Okinawa tests left her unseaworthy. Two other ships, the destroyer Trigger and the attack transport Banner, were also sunk as part of wartime fleet reductions. Commissioned in 1900s, the 33,000 ton vessel carried fourteen 16 inch guns and a large armament, with its loss marking a pivotal end to a combat era.
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Okinawa
Pennsylvania
Bikami
Trigpe
Banner
Man Dies After Heart Attack At Missionary Baptist Church
Harry P. Menefes aged 58, a prominent Wewoha oil and gas broker, died Tuesday from a heart attack during services at the Missionary Baptist Church.
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Antes Olt
Baptist Church
Harry P. Menefes
Wewoha Oil and
Menefes
Weather Raw Fragments From Oklahoma Report
fragmented weather note shows mostly cloudy conditions in western Oklahoma with light snow or drizzle possible. mentions Friday afternoon turning colder with warm southeast winds and varying temperatures across regions, indicates scattered low teens to mid thirties, and extreme eastern areas may see higher values.
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Oklahoma
Northwest
Stonewall Pie Sale Aims For Fire Equipment Funds
Stonewall raises over 300 dollars for fire fighting gear through a Wednesday pie supper. About 100 pies sold at three dollars each plus donations drive total past three hundred. event featured pie auctions by Rushing and Nevin and included a basketball benefit two weeks earlier. Officials have yet to determine exact equipment needs and final tally.
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Stonewall
Fala
Rushing
Nevin
Peg Wis
Ada Residents Await Snow Across State
Ada residents awaited more snow as cold, windy weather spread. Reports from Boise City in Beaver County described eight inches of snowfall with drifts and travel dangers, while Guymon and neighboring towns in western Oklahoma saw four to six inches. Road crews worked to keep highways open as conditions worsened and the weather forecast warned more accumulation before a relief period.
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Ada
Associated Press
Boise City
Oklahoma Panhands
Highway Department
Guymon
Texas
Cowry Cimarron
Oklahoma
Kay M. Staley
Clelon
Dr Haskins Resigns to Lead Lebanon Missouri Church
Oklahoma City March 4 Thomas P Haskins executive secretary of the Oklahoma Baptist general convention has resigned to accept the pastorate of the Lebanon Missouri First Baptist Church He plans to leave Oklahoma late in March after nearly 83 years in the ministry as a Baptist pastor and church leader.
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Oklahoma
Contract Awarded for New Library Building on Campus
Harmen Constructanm' company of Dela home City has been awarded the contract to build a new library on the East Central State College campus. Work is set to begin within 30 days with completion dated February 1, 1949. The project will divide the quadrangle between the Horace Mann building and the gym, adding new sidewalks and interior improvements while the existing library becomes administration space and study rooms. The bid totals $267,834, with remaining funds slated for equipment and finishes.
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East Central State College
Harmen Constructanm’ Company
Delahome City
Firimge
Wilt Divide
Horace Mann
Gymmnasium
Cas Vaticd
Framers Avenue
Isi Od
Harmron
Harmon Company
Veterans’ Apartments College
Sev
Ada Humier High School
Race Develops for City Council Post
Filing for city council seats continues with March 16 election date in view. Julius Manson, county election official, notes filing ends Saturday as candidates like Rusty Harvis and Joe Kensley seek at large and ward seats. Other incumbents and candidates include Hersley in Ward 1, Charles F P Spencer for Ward 2, and Vere Roberts for Ward 4.
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Tity Gocetelt Poate
Julius Manson
Shannon Feet
East Main
Rusty” Harvis
Joe Kensley
Hersley
Huddleston
Charles FP
Spencer
Wittel
Vere Roberts
4-H Club Worker Visits Pontotoc County
Miss Alice Carlson associate state 4-H club teacher travels from Seminole county to Pontotoc to lead timely topics and team demonstrations for county 4-H clubs. Aide es Ike Mate and Jagmita Floyd accompany Carlson on the instructional visit.
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Alice Carlson
Pontotoc County
T Fay
Seminole County
Oklahoma City CIO Workers Strike Call For Armour Co
Oklahoma City workers join a nationwide strike called by the CIO United Packinghouse Workers against Armour Co. about 100 local members plan to join the action on March 4. Ralph Fielstein, state CIO president, says the dispute affects Armour only and not other local packinghouses.
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Oklahoma City
Formar x Co
Chicago
Ralph Fielsteim
CIO United Packinghouse Workers
Noges Int
H Buck Whitt
Sard
Armour Cemcern
Solks
Enon
Filing for School Board Under Way
Three wards or districts seek placement on the March 15 election ballot. Wards 2 and 5 currently held by BL Gorant and H A Ebrite, plus the surrounding area, are open. Saturday marks the filing deadline for candidates. County election secretary Julius Hanson noted Grams Thrite and Pre had filed, and incumbent Charles B Thampyan filed for treasurer.
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MacArthur Denies Early Affiliation in Nomination Talks
Washington reports Gen Douglas MacArthur disavowed early ties to any presidential bid amid Democratic chatter. A Young Republican Federation letter cites his endorsement drive on college campuses, while MacArthur stresses the GOP’s core belief that political power lies with the people and pledges public responsibility. The biographies to be released by Who's Who Wire are referenced in the discussion.
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Washington
Douglas MacAirt
Young Republican National Federation
MacArthur
Republican Party
Russia Returns Two Lend-Lease Tankers
Two lend-lease tankers formerly Swanee and Paul Duc were returned to the United States. Russian crews brought them to Yokohama with American crews to sail to the Persian Gulf for oil, easing the wartime shortage of shipping. The first ship used by Americans was done so by American crew in Hong Kong.
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Mokrohama
United States
Regsia
Swanee
Tie
Paul Duc
Yokoshama
Persian Gulf
Swede Group Urges Deal On Finnish Soviet Treaty
The Swedish Social Democrats urge President Paasikivi to proceed with Stalin's proposed treaty of cooperation with the Soviet Union. Finnish parliament eyes the move as parties debate the advisability and timing before any agreement, with voices warning of risks and urging prudent handling.
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Swedish Peoples Party
Todltry
Finland
Soviet Union
Stalin
Julho Pad
Trenpla Party
Paasikivi
Su Awit
Cortbmnimisis
Linal
Papwlknr
Alee Wei
Ik v
Spevch
Adan Charged With Liquor Possession
Noble Brown of West Fourteenth Street faces liquor possession charges after a posse detained him and seized his car. Officers found 35 pints of sax pack in the automobile, parked at his home, with the 1946 Ford impounded by county officers. The case, assigned to County Judge Ton De McKeown, will proceed in county court.
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Noble Brown
Fle West Fourteenth
Ted
Ton DE. McKeown
Brown
Cold March Winds Drive Down Mercury Across Regions
Chicago March 4 cold snap grips central areas from Appalachians to Rockies. Temperatures plunge near zero from Canadian border to Great Lakes. snow blankets Rockys to New England while light snow falls central Rockies and Ohio Valley. Rain reported along southern Atlantic coast. Dakotas record the coldest morning as Grand Forks notes a low and other towns report single digits.
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Appalachians
Rockies
Great Lakes
New England
Rockin Ward
England
Rocky Mountain
Ohio
Atlantic
Sani
Atlin
Grand Porky
Brownsville
Texas
Wedemeyer Urges Military Aid For China To Back Up Economic Support
Wedemeyer calls for US and allied military backing for China to support economic aid efforts. Five nations hold talks in Brussels on a Western European union idea, with France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg participating. A Benelux craft agreement is discussed as part of broader security cooperation against communism.
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Wedemeyer
China
Five Nations
Brussels
Belgium
France
Luxembourt
Vibe Fia Miffains Roigiatey
Henri Spaak
Premer
Ope
Brusseia
Menkyina
Caschdostovakia Ata
Finland
Benelux
Pereige Seavetarye
Ernest Bovin
Western
Europe
House of Commons
News Experts Debate Censorship Feasibility in Peacetime
Washington March 4 A panel of 22 news representatives from newspapers wire services magazines radio and newsreels conferred with Secretary of Defense Forrestal. An eight man committee was formed to study censorship issues and will reconvene to restart within all dans. Forrestal described a serious program to prevent leaks that could endanger the United States and proposed a security advisory council of civilians to work with the national military establishment for two hours daily to guide news media on security questions.
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Washington
Deffense
Washington Will Fry for Senate
Pi-Paul Washington announces candidacy for the Senate in Oklahoma City. The seventh district representative from Okiahons county and four-year legislature member joins a field including Ber Gullett, third district representative H. Jarman Jr. and Ira T. Winfrey as common rivals.
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Oklahoma City
Paul Washington
Ted
Okiahons County
Fourfering
Hiss Cam Didacy
Px Ube
Washington
Ber Gullett
Okishama County
H. Jarman, Jr
Ira T. Winfrey
Czech Leaders Flee or are Captured Amid Crisis
Prague reports swirl around former leader Hleneth Prochazka and family as rumors claim an escape attempt across the border. State media promise a forthcoming official update while conflicting reports place the trio near or across the U S occupation zone. President Benes remains at his country home in southern Bohemia with no new health statements issued.
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Prague
Comratist
Hleneth
Adonit Prochaska
Hive
Saints Daught
Minda Franka
Sezinoso Usti
Bohemia
Christoffel Faces Prison Term After Lying Conviction
Harold Christoffel, former editor at Communist Daily Worker and leader with ties to labor groups, was found guilty on six counts by a federal jury. He faces a potential 80 year sentence, with sentencing delayed while motions for a new trial are argued.
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Washington
Harold Christoffel
Cathy
Christoffel Wis
House Labor
Christoffet
Moarelli
Lot
Christot
Aths-Chalmers Incat
CLO
Callad Auto Workers
Louis F. Bucenz
Worke
Matty
Chris
Deans Meet Again On Negro Study
A six member committee of deans from the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma A and M college gathers this afternoon to discuss higher education for Negroes. Dr. M. A. Nash, chancellor of the board of regents for higher education, and Tom Sexton, administrative assistant, attend the conference. Sexton says no recommendations are expected this week, but the committee may file its report by May 15.
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Oklahoma City
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Segraos
Mi. A. Nash
Board of Regents For Higher ‘Education
Tom Sexton
Jain
Sexton
Marely
Welfare Board to Meet Tonight in Ada Community Chest
The Ada Community Chest Welfare Board will meet Thursday March 4 at 7 30 pm in the organization office at 220 South Broscis. Organizations with representatives are urged to attend to review accomplishments since starting and to plan for the months ahead.
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Ada Cormerrunity
Thurark
South Broscis
Wedemeyer pushes China aid with military role
Lt General Albert Wedemeyer told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that economic aid to China should be backed by military help and officers to advise on weapon use. He opposed full military involvement now but urged readiness to respond if needed, defending Chiang Kai-shek’s leadership and warning against communist expansion.
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Albert
Wedemeyer
China
Steed
Wedei
House Foreign Affairs
Dolars
Chiang Bai Shei
Wedemester
Chiang
Ching
Han
Truman
Whhich
Ead
Orgave
Fragmentary note on marriage and appearance
A fragment mentions being married and notes a wife with a new look and a husband who resembles a certain dynamic. The wording is unclear and garbled, offering few concrete details beyond relationships and perception of appearance.
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