WPA Renovates State Armories as Guardsmen Absent
State administrator Ron Stephens announced a WPA project to renovate and repair Oklahoma armories, funded at 40,499 dollars with an average of six workers per site. Ada and Pontotoc County armories are targeted, including Roff and Ada units with historical ties dating to the 1920s, featuring extensive drill rooms and service halls.
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Ron Stephens
Stephens
Ada Grimary
Ross
Ada
Robert §. Kerr
Oklahoma City
Holdenville
F. J. Schrieber
Roff
Ada Taling Sorere
March Hare Momentum and Rome Dictator Death Recalled
A chaotic collage of spring tableaux and political narration spans a scene where a March Hare image and liberal propaganda tone merge with a historical recount of the Roman dictator's death. The piece threads through spring imagery and a dramatized account of Rome's assassination on March 3, leading to public reaction, obsequies, and reflections on liberty and tyranny.
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Hare
Rome
Unknown creature terrorizes stock in Weatherford area
Weatherford area families report a disturbing predator blamed for killing livestock. Residents describe a large feline or panther-like creature seen near farms, with persistent sightings causing fear among children and adults who avoid going outdoors after nightfall.
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Weatherford
Devia
Mountain Lems
Finch
Eden
Charles Taft to Speak at Kansas City Monday
Kansas City March 15. Charles Taft of Cincinnati, assistant federal health official, will deliver remarks at a regional advisory council meeting in Kansas City Monday. The cablegram said Taft will discuss welfare and national defense related issues. Bet McDonald, regional Social Security Board director, will preside.
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Charles Lafy
Keansas
Kansas City
Charles PL Tath
Cincinnati
Bet McDonald
Social Security Board
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Tate
William
Howart Taft
Robert A. Tat
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Stillwater To Conduct First Beef Sale Soon
Stillwater plans the first annual Beef Sale on Barely 24, hosted by Oklahoma A. and M. college. W. L. Buzzard and W. E. Barney outline sale details with about 20 HY animals including Hereford, Angus, and Shorthorn breeds. Prospective bidders from across the state are expected to attend.
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Stillwater
Oklahoma
W. L. Buenard
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
W. E. Barney
Buzzard
New Baby Entitles This Young Farmer To Extra Mattress
A young white farmer asked about free mattresses at the home demonstration office of Mrs. Jessie Morgan. The program allows one mattress per two people in the family, with an extra for any odd person. He and his wife then welcomed a baby boy, presenting a photograph as evidence weeks later.
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Adaie Main
Broadway
Rvidentix
Ang Editors
Jessie Morgan
Five Negroes Called For Service In Draft Summary
Five African American men were drafted or called for one year of service in the United States during a March draft proceeding. The five named, Caton Columbus, Amos Walker, Robert Lee Hightower, James (last name unclear), and another, reported for duty after volunteers were noted. The draft event occurred at a court in Oklahoma City.
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United States
Jack Lloya
Oklahoma
Caton Columbus
Amos Walker
Roberert Lee Hightower
James Ae
American Press Correspondent Held by Germany
Berlin authorities detained an American press employee of United Press. Officials cited espionage suspicions not tied to journalism while signaling a preliminary hearing. The suspect, a Brooklyn native with three years’ experience, was arrested as part of broader German actions.
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Germany
Berlin
Marek
Richard
Fiat
Botiefet
Brooklyn
Ted Tamara
Stamens
Mettekey
Trams
Coat, Co
Daws Service
New York
Oklahoma City Luncheon Notes Senator Josh Los Visit
A fragmented report from Oklahoma City on March 17 describes Senator Josh Los canceling a scheduled luncheon appearance. The text contains garbled agency names and unclear quotes but implies a political visit to discuss Washington issues with local attendees. Local details and entities are obscured by OCR errors.
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Oklahoma City
LPL
Josh ‘Los
Malig
Schiedaddress
Obizkomz
Ranine Chanther
Tirvins
Texas
Washington
Dust Bowl origins and recovery in Kansas farming
Gordon Brown outlines how drought, plowing, and wind created the Dust Bowl in western Kansas but later soil conservation, diversified cropping, and rains brought moisture. Farmers shifted from continuous wheat to cover crops, sorghum and more varied farming, reducing future dust risks and improving yields.
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Gordon Brown
Garden City
Parmers Cary
Cei
Neetttwestern
Kansas
Kansas State Nottage Extension’ Department
Gregross
Kamas
Gotorady
Oklahoma
Texas Panhandies
New Mexico
Soil Ami
Federal Soil Conservation Service
Western
New Defense Jobs Open In Civil Service
National defense positions announced by the Civil Service Commission include chemist and other specialized roles with salaries from 8600 to 5800 annually. Various qualifications require four year degree and experience in chemical research, with applications due by December 31. Approximately 5 students to enroll Sept 1 for training at St Elizabeths Hospital School of Nursing.
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National Defense
Ocivil Service Commission
Metraseavch
Uae
Department of Agriculture
Mmist
Lordinster
United States Maritime
Hull
Bérterae
St. Elizabeths
Draft Board Guidance On Air School Deferments
Clerk Par Murphy of Oysgt Board No 2 Saturday issued advice about draft deferments for students. Murphy warned some schools are not approved and urged planning youths to consult authorities three days before enlistment or deployment. He cited a judge remarks about a son in the U S Army and noted deferment actions depend on armed service status and eligibility.
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Par Murphy
Oysgt
Saterday
Ynutite
Axie
Teattine
Murphy
Uncle Sam Stuck With Six Thousand Unwanted Aliens
Washington March 11 6 258 stents or dered may be sent away Attorneys General Jackson urged a realistic revision of immigration laws and confinement of deportable aliens with criminal records He suggested Congress declare membership in the communist party or German American groups as sufficient cause for deportation He noted 5086 outstanding deportation warrants 304 could not be executed due to passport issues and 3302 due to lack of transportation Russia refused to accept 1234 of its citizens He favored substituting Hobson style detention of criminal classes pending deportation a parole program for deserving aliens and an independent board to classify deportable persons He spoke to the House committee considering the bill.
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Washington
Jackson
House Judia
Conwess
Communist Party
Russia
Alshe
House
Hobby “D-Alako
United States
Iieripendent Board of Dignity and
Dorsons
Trees as a profitable crop urged for state forests
The article argues for managed woodlands as a profitable crop, noting examples in several counties and towns. It highlights plantation stands, long-term yields, and the value of timber for posts and fencing. It cites specific plantations, yields, and costs to illustrate viable forestry practices.
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Larber
Esky
Balange
Cassipa
Payne County
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