Welfare policy eyed as broad monthly checks eyed
The Ada Weekly News argues the welfare board may issue monthly pensions to anyone 65 or older, transforming aid into a broad sharing of funds. The piece warns of abuses, politics influencing limits, and the need for careful scrutiny before Tuesday’s elections. It also discusses Gene MacArthur and Eisenhower in the Republican race and urges informed voting for city and school candidates.
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Qld
State Welfare Board
Welfare Board
Electoral College debate favors two party system preservation
The Tulss Tribune endorses maintaining the two party framework and opposes direct presidential elections or nationwide popular ballots. It argues that proportional electoral votes or direct ballots could fracture governance, urging restraint to avoid Europe style multi party instability while preserving effective national leadership.
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Tribune
Congressional Committee
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Europe
France
England
Livestock Outlook Amid Population Growth in Oklahoma
The piece notes a strong livestock opportunity for breeders in the coming years as population grows while hogs, milk cows, beef cattle, sheep, poultry, and turkeys are down from ten year or peak averages. It argues conversion from row crops to livestock may boost local activity and highlights housing and demographic shifts affecting rural Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
Peac
Hereford skin coats discussed by Alma Deshaza
Alma Deshaza of Ro writes that Hereford skin coats for the ladies could catch on, recalling red and white eggskin coats seen in Cheyenne five years ago and pondering if Hereford skins might become fashionable. The letter suggests growing interest and future potential.
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Reeder
Alma Deshaza
Cheyenne
Hereford
Debate on universal education values and social duty
An opinion piece argues that democracy benefits from widespread mental development and calls for equal educational opportunity regardless of wealth. It notes a private complaint about dogs disturbing residents and ends with winter safety advice on walking in icy conditions.
Venezuela elects Gallegos as new democratic president
Venezuelans vote under universal suffrage for the first time since the 1900s, choosing Romulo Gallegos amid risks of assassination plots. Betancourt era hopes fade as Gallegos wins by a narrow margin over Favre Caldera and others while unions show partial independence from the dominant Acción Democrática party.
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Venezuela
NEA
Iis
Juan Vincente Gomez
Wang
Simon Bolivar
Accion Democraticy
Romulo Cat- Tegas
Ernest
United States
Ly Sityce
White House
Pire Dent
Romulo Guileges
Elvet
Smnck
Gallegos
Nobeady
Senora Gigoa
Rafael
Anc
Snow Storms Hit State Roads and City Damages
A severe early season snow storm disrupted roads across the state with about 5.5 million dollars in estimated damage to the highway department. Chief Engineer Stoner K. McLellen commented on the heavy load and the strain on infrastructure, noting damaged replacements and the need for emergency measures. Also mentioned is James Whitgomb Riley born October 7, honored in the city as a beloved figure per Encyclopa Britannica.
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Mer
Muahoma
Stoner K. McLellen
Motelland Gaic
Mate
Eugene Brewer Receives Army Assignment in 24th Infantry
Eugene Brewer son of Mrs Bessie Brewer of Ada Oklahoma has recently been assigned to the Medical Detachment of the 24th Infantry at Camp Crowder. He entered the Army in 1946 and trained at Camp Bullis before departing for overseas, arriving in Japan where he was assigned to the 24th Infantry Regiment. Prior to service he attended Douglas High School.
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Bessie Brewer
East Sth
St. Ada
Oklehorms
24Th Infantry
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Lepos
23Th Infantry
Eeermunidad
Charles
Pie. Brower
Cymy Bullis
Terns
Japan
24Th Intantry Regiment
Brower
Douglas High School
Destructive Corrosion drains national wealth from piping
Destructive corrosion attacks underground piping causing massive losses estimated at 242 million dollars and more, jeopardizing infrastructure and public utilities. The report outlines the scale of deterioration and its economic impact on national wealth and essential services.
Six Dixie Governors In Pledge To Fight Truman Nomination This Summer
Washington March 12 AP Trouble grows for Truman as six southern governors vow to oppose his presidential nomination this summer. Secretary of Agriculture Anderson resigns to run for Senate seat in New Mexico, citing reluctance to leave farming issues.
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Ray Didow
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Gowernor Lame
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Howe
Anderom
Congress
Eben Ayers
Happy reunion ends in tragedy in Carthage
In Carthage on March 12 Mes Bedla Slater of London and her family perished in a highway gas explosion. Nine month old granddaughter Iren Sandra Grewenig and Mrs Slater died when a 1947 Chevrolet coach exploded after a blast. Husband Elmer J. Grewenig and Mrs Edith Slater survived with burns. The group was en route to San Diego to visit Grewenig’s sister.
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Klan Declares War on Colum bus Newsmen After Attack
In Columbus Georgia on March 13 reports say Ku Klux Klan members assaulted three newsmen covering a Klan meeting. Reporters Jim Bellows Carlton Johnson and photographer Joe Batlaw were attacked and drugged, with alleged compromising photos taken while they were unconscious. Governor Thompson promised a Georgia Bureau investigation and prosecution. Dr Samuel Green denied the incident, while Collier claimed a Klansman offered to show Johnson the photos.
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H. Chapman
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Carlton Johnson
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Charman
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Semuel Green
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Atlanta
Talbot
Hetlows
Highway Crash Kills Chockie Brown. Wife Injured
Frisco fireman Chockie Brown, 23, was killed instantly in a highway collision six miles northwest of Durant while his wife sustained injuries. A niece, Lee Bennett, 15, escaped harm. Brown’s car collided with a truck driven by James Max Spears near Cobb after Spears’ vehicle veered to the right to pass two parked trucks. Brown died from multiple fractures. his wife was taken to a Durant hospital.
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Frisco
Stantly
Durant Lat
Durant
Brown
James Max Spears
Cobb
Spears
Bright
Say Farmers Get Higher Price Now
Washington report notes farmers will receive six percent more for their products in the first three months of this week than before. Dairy and livestock profits are expected to rise, with livestock receipts near 4.1 billion dollars and crop receipts around 23.0 billion, maintaining parity with last year. The forecast mentions 25,000 more American seamen may face unemployment. Harry Jamdeberg of the International Seafarers' Union comments on ship transfers to Europe.
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Republicart
Dewey
Stassen
Taft
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Eisenhower
Washington
Gorriculture Department
Harry Jamdeberg
International Seafarers’ Union
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