Few Candidates Fewer Issues In Most City Elections Today
Oklahoma voters in Tulsa and other cities head to the polls for primaries shaping April general races. Top stories include Lundy bid for renomination, contests for fire and police commissioner, and several minority and ward races across Lawton, Stillwater, Sapulpa, McAlester, Clinton, Nowata, Shawnee, Wagoner, and other cities. Turnout, registrations, and party dynamics will signal fall outcomes as incumbents face limited opponents and several markets see notable independent candidates.
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Tulsa
Lundy
S. Maxwell Smith
Wil- Yar Jenkins
Nance
Harley van Cleave
George Stoner
Telsa Commission
Joe McGraw
Harry Ingram
Lice-Fire
J. Frederence, Jr
R. B
Blackie) Jones
William
Bill) Raiford
Oklahoma
Roy Lundy
Lawton
Stillwater
Sapulpa
Z. B Green, Jr
Green
Lawton View
Quangsh C. Carter
Jensy Sullivan
Speke
Wagener
Shawnee
Wagoner
McAlester
A. James Gordon
C. E. Lively
R. Lee Connor
Homer W. Neece
Pretcher Davis
Bernard A. Dickman
Br. J. H. Barnes
Buford B. Sewelly
Matt Patterson
A. T. Webb
Y. W. Martin
J. F. Brow
N. L. Thompson
Dick Price
Stanley Bryant
Odell Scifres
Charles A. Thompson
Stilwater
Kermit Ingham
B. B. Boatman
Fred Jones
Q. C. Carter
Jay Fennel
Harald Johnson
Francis Escue
Raymond D. Thomas
Glen Tonkinson
Nelson Merrell
Earl Fishee
D. M
Nowata
Alfred Titsworth
Ernest Fry
Rev F. M. Campbell
Charles E. Shafer
Tabe Switter
B.C. Newberry
Earl Scarlett
Henry A Jones
Adam Horn
Henry Schlumbohm
Barl Fox
John BR. Bostick
Z B. Green
Tom Hooker
Dink Coomas EE
Bean
Joeyen Pursley
Nelson McPherson
Sepulpa
Council Post
Hazard Bowman
Boyd Roberts
Howard Gilliam
Jessy Sullivan
Ovid Stivers
Final Payment of State Aid Reaches Pontotoc County
A final payment of 159353 for state aid to education arrived in Pontotoc County on Monday. Norman Mitchell, county superintendent, said the check completes the state’s payment for ten months of the school year. Total county aid so far stands at 377453 with 218100 already disbursed. Final allotments to individual districts range from Allen to Jones Chapel with amounts listed.
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Pontotoc County
Norman Mitchell
Mitchell
Allen
McCalls Chapel
Francis
Fitzhugh
Rebee
Maxwell
Parish
Vaness
Galey
Center
Egypt
Oakman
Happyland
Byng
Lula
Homer
Ada City
Bay
Colbert
McLish
Union Valley
Latta
Adloso
Lovelady
Stonewall
Lightning Ridge
Jesse
Union Hall
Cedar Grove
Worstell
Red Oak
Yeager
Summers Chapel
Jones Chapel
Congressman Dies During Hearing in Capitol Row
Congressman Church aged 66 collapsed and died at a congressional committee hearing on executive expenditures about reorganizations in the National Labor Relations Board. He gasped, slumped in his chair, and was pronounced dead by Rep. Miller of Nebraska, a physician. Church repeatedly won Illinois representation since 1934 and served four latest Congresses.
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Washington
Mar
Rep
Church
Congressional Committee
Miller
Nebraska
House Committee
National Labor Relations Board
Dawson
Ill
Evanston
Illinois
Lizard Eyes Stir South American Gourmet Interest
In Anaheim a troubling scene unfolds as Alvin E. Rogers speeds while his wife and four year old son ride in the car. The family jokes about the child crying as the mother scolds him. The story touches on a broader note about an April election and lists several Oklahoma towns including Muskogee and Durant.
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Anaheim
Calif
Alvin E. Rogers
Jimmy
Rogers
Pontotoc County Farmers Eye Housing Act Loans
Pontotoc County farmers show strong interest in the Housing Act as funds become available through the Farmers Home Administration. Applications are accepted at Ada FHA office, Room 302, Federal Building. Loans cover construction or repair of farm buildings and homes with 33 year terms at 4 percent interest, with moratorium options for hardship and potential government assistance during the first five years if a farm plan increases income.
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Pontotoc County
Congress
Oward L. Downing
J Downing
FHA
Mrs America of 1949 Asks Divorce in San Diego
Mrs Frances L. Cloyd known as Mrs America of 1949 asks divorce from Arthur Cloyd in San Diego after alleging cruelty both physical and mental. The 24 year old mother of three says money and job shortages led to separations and hardship. Arthur, 26, works as an auto mechanic and left the home. no location given for him.
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San Diego
Calif
America
Frances L. Cloyd
Arthur
Nes Cloyd
Oklahoma sheriffs allowed to sell seized liquor
Oklahoma sheriffs may sell confiscated liquor in wet states under a constitutional act the state attorney general ruled. The opinion notes no set selling method and requires a court order, with possible reasons for unsalable liquor like non taxation or federal rules. A Carter county case tests the law.
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Oklahoma City
Mar
Oklahoma
Mack Wiliamson
Williamson
Granville Scanland
Darrell E. Mealey
Carter County
CCC Sells Dried Eggs To Britain
The Commodity Credit Corporation sold 31,818,009 pounds of surplus dried eggs to the United Kingdom for about 7 million dollars, disposing of roughly 37 percent of its stocks. The sale funds come from Economic Cooperation Administration grant and other sources, averaging 22 cents per pound, with the British paying about 31 cents in their currency. The deal reduces CCC stocks to 2 million pounds and some small portion is sent to relief use in the U.S.
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Washington
Mar
Commodity Credit Corporation
United Kingdom
Economic Cooperation Administration
Agriculture Department
CCC
U. S
College Play Will Go on Three Times
Members of the cast of The Male Animal staged the first dress rehearsal at East Central college. The three act farce by James Thurber and Elliott Nugent will be performed Wednesday night and Thursday night in the college auditorium, with a third showing Friday afternoon for high school visitors. Dorothy Summers directs, admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students, and both midweek performances are open to the public.
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East Central College
James Thurber
Elliott Nugent
College Auditorium
Fray Infternoon
East Central
Dorothy Summers
Arkansas State Symphony Draws Full House in Clarksville
In Clarksville Arkansas the statewide tour of the Arkansas State Symphony drew a packed audience last night. At 8:30 p m School Superintendent Arl Kendall stepped onto the stage and introduced Conductor Josef Weyl.
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Clarksville
Ark
Johnson County
Arkansas State Symphony
Arl Kendall
Josef Who
Hospital program delight for veterans in Sulphur
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary visited Sulphur Veterans Hospital Monday night. Mrs. Thomas J. McKnight staged a three act play, Family Portrait, in which she led many roles from a cast of 23. Mrs. McKnight’s performance drew praise and patients asked for repeat appearances. Music by Mrs. Wood complemented the program as generous home made candy boosted spirits. Several non members and many members contributed candy boxes and magazines.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Hospital
Sulphur
Robi. Ferguson
Henry Dew
Shi Cash
J. A. Lea
Clarence McGruder
BE. D. Wood
Thomas J. McKnight
William J. Cowen
McKnight
Wood
Harold Chrysler
Ruth King
O. L. Lowry
Alice Perry
Paula Wood
Wayne Wheelock
Homer Flowers
Clarence MceGruder
M. E Hause
Paul Sutton
Drexel Sales
Sallie Hughey
C. L. Benar
New Wallpaper Lines Propose Easier Matching and Rich Finishes
A new wallpaper line promises easier matching of patterns and less waste. It features hand engraving and embossing for depth, with flat and pebble finishes in spring colors, plus borders and fabric-like textures such as tweed and grassy prints.
Pretty Pink Color First Sold Salmon Pretty Pink Color First Sold Salmon
Edith M Barber notes salmon and tuna in canned form gained quick popularity for their pink color and convenience. Recipes include scalloped salmon loaf creamed salmon and a tuna chow mein style dish with celery onions mushrooms and soy sauce. Also outlines baked shrimp with corn and a quick meal plan with steps and timing.
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Edith M. Barber
Two Bethany High Principals Enlist In Air Force
In Bethany Oklahoma on March 22 two Bethany High School students Jay L Strader and Charles Wiman Jr enlisted in the air force following a queen kissing episode at the school coronation. A walkout led to suspensions amid fears of punishment. Parents filed a district court suit alleging Nazarene church influence over school affairs and calling for dismissal of the superintendent and high school principal.
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Bethany
Okls
Mar
Bethany High School
Last Mantia
Air Forcce
Jay L Strader
Charles Wiman Jr
Nazarene Church
Maren Ah
Close Centers and Population Center in West Virginia
The text states that CLOSE CENTERS center and Nx population center lie about five miles apart with Cassa way identified as the center of population. Sutton lies to the east and is described as the geographical center. The note reflects WV geoprechica in error or incomplete form.
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Cnst
Cassaway
Sutton
West Virginia
Two Men Fined in Possession Cases
Dempsey Kellum and Brower Simpson pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor before county judge Tom D. McKeown. Each was fined $100 plus $23 costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Kellum’s other charge was dismissed after paying $14 costs. Two further cases of unlawful possession were continued as JC Wright and Chester Hiece pled guilty with sentence set for April 3.
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Dempsey Kellum
Brower Simpson
Tom D. McKeown
Kellum
J. B. Gilbreath
JC. Wright
Chester Hiece
Stratford Clinic For Bands Success
Stratford high school band and Band Mothers club hosted a Saturday clinic for seven Class C and D bands including Wynnewood Bowlegs Konawa Pleasant Grove Davis Sulphur Maysville Stratford. Over 350 students participated as guest conductors Paul Enix Leonard Haug and R A Vandewalker led two hours of instruction to locate and fix problems. Proceeds from a noon concession funded Stratford band uniforms.
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Stratford
Stratford High School
Wynnewood
Bowlegs
Konawa
Pleasant Grove
Davis
Sulphur
Maysville
Paul Enix
East Central
Leonard Haug
University of Oklahoma
R. A. Vandewalker
Directo of Music
Vandewalker
Enix and
Haug
Band Mothers Club
Stratford Band
Waxer and Mop New Household Work Savers
An early home care column introduces two new devices to ease chores: an electric floor polisher usable with AC or DC and a sponge mop that moistened floors, bathrooms, and linoleum with adjustable water. The polisher weighs six pounds nine ounces and runs at 5,000 rpm, with a free action spring and vacuum pressure to keep brushes in contact. The sponge mop features a squeeze mechanism to avoid bending and a removable head washable in boiling water.
First B 29s for Britain under arms aid program
The first batch of about 75 American B 29s leaves Field for Britain under a 1 billion arms aid program to strengthen western Europe. Four engines, modernized, carry 7,000 mile range and 10 ton bomb load. Plans include further shipments to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy in coming weeks as part of Atlantic Pact assistance.
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Washington
Mar
Britain
Europe
Congress
Norfolk
Bizerte
North Africa
Belgium
Netherlands
Italy
Author of Tarzan Stories Is Dead
Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan, died yesterday at Encino California from a heart attack. He began writing at 35 after diverse jobs and later moved to Honolulu before Pearl Harbor. His works spawned films and a long publishing legacy with plans for more Tarzan adaptations.
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Encino
Calif
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan
Darwin
Burroughs
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Los Angeles Times
Policeman Smith Struck By Heart Attack Saturday
Frank Smith of the city police suffered a heart attack Saturday and was reported in serious condition Monday. He was rushed to Valley View hospital after the event occurred as he arrested a drunk, who caused trouble before being jailed.
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Frank Smith
Valley View Hospital
Smith
Snakes Give Birth at Florida Pet Shop
In Tampa on March 20 a seven to eight foot bow constrictor birthed 30 young at a pet shop run by James M. Coker. The event, witnessed by monkeys and bystanders outside, drew police and the owner said it was the first captive birth for a bar constrictor. The mother had arrived from South America the day before for delivery to a snake collector.
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Tampa
Fla
South America
James M. Coker
Coker
Fragmentary note on drying process and copyright mark
A damaged fragment notes a drying step and cites Copyright 1866 General PAgqueen Corporation, suggesting archival context and ownership. The readable content highlights material handling and a corporate copyright notice.
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General Pagqueen Corporation
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