Louisiana circus politics and tax pain in Huey Long era
The piece critiques Louisiana governance under Huey Long era, noting high state taxes about 110 a year versus 43 for Texans. It argues promises from politicians are funded by voters, calling the statehouse a circus and warning that political orgies and wax hangovers follow election cycles. It compares to Oklahoma’s reform history and laments Louisiana’s wealth masking misrule.
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Louisiana
Huey Long
Volers
Pelham
Shay
Balop Toure
Lewisiuna
Oklahome
Walton
Supreme Court
Mer
Rent Control Debate Shows Compromise Likely
The piece surveys likely outcomes of a rent control bill, predicting a less rigid approach than proposed by Truman and a bipartisan compromise. It notes public resistance to heavy government regulation, regional differences in housing markets, and a push for organized public discussion on policy. It also touches on US relations with Turkey, NATO-era balance, and Western Europe’s attitude toward freedom. The piece closes by urging reader involvement in local basketball enthusiasm.
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Congress
Truman
House
Senate
Rourly
Repeal of Fen Fails Across Multiple Elections
The editorial notes repeated failures to repeal the state prohibition on intoxicating beverages since 1908. It cites five votes over four decades, including 1908, 1920, 1986, and 1990, with liquor regulation and beer measures also voting outcomes. It argues against another election this year but supports public input at major elections, proposing November 1950 as a possible vote time.
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Tost
Tan
Cangrass
Courageous Statesman Gore Dies After Illustrious Career
Oklahoma mourns the death of Thomas P. Gore, a legendary U S senator and blind orator who shaped crowd feelings from bitterness to friendship. His career spanned ambivalence between progressivism and conservatism, yet he remained true to conscience.
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Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Gore
Anon
Core
United States Senate
Washington
Minimum-Cost House Could Be Built Anywhere in U. S.
NEA Service reports a mud-cast semi-finished four room house could be built nationwide for 3260 to 4550, with finishing by owner. Detroit study compares costs across cities, showing nationwide declines of 6 to 8 percent in many regions. Lower lumber, brick, and plaster prices contribute to overall reductions.
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New York
Neas
United States
Detroit
Royal Oak
Builders Association of
Dow
Myrom 2
Matthews
NEA
Atlanta
Seattle
Denver
Los Angles
San Efsco
New Orleans
Washington
Eioyston
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
St Louis
Newa York
New England
York
Loor
East Central Friday Welcomes 1500 Seniors at Campus
East Central College hosts 1500 high school seniors from 85 schools for Senior Day on Friday March 25. Scouts direct parking and escort visitors to Memorial Gates then to guided tours, with a program at 10 30 featuring Treadwell as MC, Marguerite Hawkinson leading song, and greetings from student council and faculty. Lunch provided by Ada Jaytees. The day includes a performance of I Remember Mama and concerts by the East Central Orchestra and Concert Singers. Recreational facilities will be available throughout the day.
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Central
Marely
East Central College
Main Street
East Gentral
Auditoriom
T. K. Treadwell
Deer of Men
Marguerite Hawkinson
Burt Hardis
Charles F. Spancar
EB. J. Nelson
Joe Reed
Bobbie Key
Bill Thomas
Harald Whisenbunt
Mansford Drummond
Rayburr Pierce
Helen McFarrz
Mary Asker
Hawkinson
Hest Central Band
BE. Paul Enix
Aca Chamber of Commerce
Ada Jaytees
Mama
Dorothy Surmers
East Central Orchestra
Enix
Asa
Four Marooned By Crashed Airplane
A four-person air crash in the Smoky Mountains near Maryville left four injured. James Hartle, 23, of Detroit, was evacuated to a hospital with a broken leg after a helicopter landed near Calderwood. Stephen Walker, 46, of Detroit, trekked 253 miles in 42 hours to reach a telephone and report the crash. One other survivor remained in a hospital while rescue efforts continued in the rough terrain thirty miles south of Maryville.
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Mar
Roanes
Smoky Mountains
Toda
Calderwood
James Hartle
J. B. News
Secon
Bevel Stephen
Walker
Etroit
Conch
Aio 'Om
Robert A. Haralson, Jr
Hutecpter
Miami
Red Propaganda Attacks North Atlantic Pact in Moscow Broadcasts
Soviet propaganda denounces the North Atlantic treaty as a decoy and a weapon of war. Moscow claims the pact means war on the Soviet Union and accuses the alliance of threatening Eastern Europe and Germany. French and Western reactions note responsibilities and economic recovery in the Atlantic security framework.
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Davidson
London
McChine
Russia
Moscow
Soviet Union
Aad Radio
United States
Britain
France
Kremlin
People's Council
Germany
Europe
Pat Ramadier
Ada City Bonds: Urban Highway and Improvement Levy Details
Virgil Hunt explains bond taxes for Ada city voters. A $390,000 urban improvement bond and a $200,000 urban highway bond would cost about 8.11 and 2.7 cents per $1000 of net valuation respectively over twenty years at 2 percent interest. Levy varies with city net value and bond term.
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Hent
Virgil Hunt
Countty
Ma ‘Ade
Ada
Ico
Intake
Roosevelt Jr enters heavy weather in race for Congress
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr the third son of the late president announces a bid for the congressional seat vacated by the death of Sol Bloom in Manhattan's 20th district. He gains backing from liberal factions but faces Tammany Hall opposition over residency and initial support for Eisenhower.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Iste
Roosevelt
So! Bloom
Tanmany Hall
Manhattan
Jon
Dlugo EE
Durough
Ame Tambasy
Thomas BE
Dewey
Tammany Hall
Rogers Ia
New York County
Tiva
Cuetto
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Franklin BD. Roosevelt, Jr
Rep
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West Side
MacKenzie AP Newsman Two Cents Year Celebration
Wy The Associated Press notes veteran AP columnist MacKenzie marks his first year as an AP columnist and the 1928 March 25 date when he wrote his initial column. It recalls his pioneering personalized column and early London produced feature A Yank at Large and praise from Kent Cadper for inspiring other reporters.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Pross
Times
Associated Press
MacKangie
London
Kent Cadper
Hamilton Named Bank President at Allen Hamilton
Hamilton was elected president of the Farmers State Bank of Aton last week succeeding the late T A Bryen. He and associates have purchased Wrotan interests. Kembrouah becomes vice president and cashier with Philip N Jakestan as assistant cashier. Directors are Hamilton Rembroaugh and F J. The new president, born and raised in Allert, has long led fairs and now heads the Allen Civic sino.
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Farmers State Bank of Aton
Hamilton
Maabee
Hoe
T. A. Bryen
Insul
Wrotan
Kembrouah
Mietiaene
Philip N. Jakestan
Direevers
Familton
Rembroaugh
F. J
Allert
Thase
Allen Civic Sino
Possessions of Landis on Auction
Hollywood reports the estate of film star Landis to be sold at auction. Household items including furniture and actress fashion will go on the block tonight and tomorrow. Auction items list fur coats stoles capes jackets and muffs with mink coat white ermine and other trims. The actress died from an overdose last July in her home.
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Els
Landis
Hes
Steed Reports Views On Rent Bill And Congress Progress
Orlahom address from Warls notes rent control bill moves, Senate aims to strengthen it, and fears landlords gaining power. He praises House activity, predicts fast pace ahead, and urges public writers to share clear views. Highway funding orders total over 10 million with major Route 7 project from Antlers to Broken Bow.
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Congress
Aince
Steil
Riale
Amendmen 'S
Senate
Stikt
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