Things Look Sweeter For Home Canner
Home canners gain access to extra sugar under wartime rules with Stamp 40 valid for five pounds and Spare Stamp 37 required for canning sugar. After March 23, a maximum of 20 pounds per person can be obtained via OPA Form 323, totaling up to 25 pounds for farm families, by mail. Restrictions on sugar use for canning and new allowances for pickles and preserves are noted, along with a separate item about shoe production and a warning to burn packing material containing pests.
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Ann Stevick
NEA
Washington
Apples of
Weather Prophet Donkey and Pagoda Tie For Military News
Washington dispatch reports a rheumatic donkey at a front line station signals weather with each rain forecast. A Burmese Pagoda and Capt Newcomb aid in downing a Japanese Zero amid jungle pursuit. A squirt gun propeller and fixed turret is mocked as enemy gear. Bomber crews complain of mask leaks from heavy stubble.
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Francis J. Kelly
Washington
Official Service
Air Force
G. I
F. A. Kleuver
Sydnney Newcomb
Newcomb
Guadalcanal
Montgomery vows long war in salute to British troops
In London General Sir Bernard Montgomery told British ground forces preparing for an invasion that the European war may last a year or longer. He urged total home front cooperation, saying the fight is the world’s biggest tug of war and that if the zone is released the match is lost. He spoke at Mansion House during Salute to the Soldier Week and emphasized willingness to sacrifice for the promised land.
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London
Bernard L. Montgomery
Eighth Army
Mansion House
Jama
Ada CAP Unit Names Staff and Sees Planes Soon
Joe Walker was elected unit commander of Ada's Civil Aeronautics Patrol with five staff appointments including Hugh Kearby and Walter Raper. Two airplanes are promised for student instruction at low or no cost, while drills continue Sundays at Ada High School.
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Joe Walker
Civil Aeronautics Patrol
Hugh Kearby
Escal Myers
Walter Raper
C. Russell Smith
William Peterson
Peterson
Ada High School
343Rd
Luther Edge
Gordon Harrell
George Metzer
Escar Myers
Lawton Ace Seeks Five More Aces In England
Captain Bob Johnson, leading American ace in Europe with 22 downs, requests 25 extra flight hours to chase the World War I record of 26 set by Eddie Rickenbacker. He hopes to visit his wife after five more hours, noting missing in-law time since a year and a half. Majors Boyington and Foss have tied the 26 in the Pacific. Boyington is missing since January.
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U.S. Thunderbolt
England
Bob Johnson
Johnson
Eddie Rickenbacker
Gregory Boyington
Joe Foss
Pacific
Maj
Boyington
Lawton
Oklo
States
As Men Called To Tests 4 H Lists Up
Men from Pontotoc county progress to pre induction physicals in Oklahoma City as 4 F classifications rise and manpower declines threaten future drafts. National and state headquarters study all factors in reclassifying registrants, including those with curable disabilities or updated physical standards.
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Oklahoma City
Pontotoc County
Yew Postal Rates Increase Effective Tonight
The new postal schedule, adopted by Congress, takes effect at midnight. First class local delivery rises from two to three cents, air mail letters go from six to eight cents, and air mail to distant locations incurs eight cents per ounce, with overseas military rates staying at six cents per half ounce.
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Congress
Mary West
United States
Alaska
Life Must Go On Seen At London Church Wedding
In a bombed London church a wedding went ahead despite severe damage. The organist prayed during the ceremony as ten feet of the main aisle burned away and pews lay charred. Firemen greeted the couple as RAF Flight Lt Dudley Hewitt and Jennifer N Hatton faced the disrupted day.
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London
R.A.F
Dudley Hewitt
Jennifer N. Hatton
Klahomans Win Army Promotions
The War Department announced several Oklahoma Army promotions. Maj. Charles Michael Smith of Pauls Valley was elevated to lieutenant colonel. Other Oklahomans promoted include Capt. James Thomas McClure Knox Jr to major, Lieut. Richard Weston Wolvert to captain, and first lieutenants Cecilia L. Kloeckler, Samuel K. Abram, Dorothy L. Estes Lawton, and Robert William Tyler from Oklahoma City, Guthrie, Checotah, and Lawton respectively.
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Washington
Charles Michael Smith
Pauls Valley
Okla
War Department
Still Places For Qualified Men In Officers Training
Fort Sill reports that reductions in army specialized training quotas and officer candidate schools have caused misconceptions about advancement. Fourteen OCS options remain open to enlisted men across Armored, Chemical, Engineers, Field Artillery, Finance, Infantry, JAG, Medical Admin, MPs, Ordnance, Quartermaster, Signal, Transportation. Prospective entrants should contact their command or write to the President, Officer Candidate Board, nearby installation, or to OCS Board, Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
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Fort Sill
Maj
George F. Mitchell
Army
Som
Armored Forces
Chemical Warfare
Corps of Engineers
Field Artillery
Finance
Infantry
Judge Advocate General
Medical Administration
Corps of Military Police
Ordnance
Quartermaster
Signal Corps
Transportation Corps
Okla
Bricker Urges Law Against War Strikes in Speeches
Gov. John W. Bricker of Ohio calls for a new law prohibiting strikes during war and opposes a national service act as a solution. Speaking in Little Rock under Arkansas GOP sponsorship, he promotes fair legislation, postwar education and employment, and a centralized approach to food relief.
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Little Rock
Ark
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Bricker
Arkansas Republican State Committee
Oklahoma City
America
NYA
WPA
Farm Couple May Be Rewarded For Death of Hero Son
An Indiana farmer and wife may receive their son Robert Bell’s war prize, his cocker spaniel Flak, after he died a hero’s death on a bombing mission. Bell earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart. his sister appealed to Gen. Henry Arnold for the dog’s return. Arnold’s headquarters said they are trying to bring Flak home to his parents.
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Chicago
Indiana
Army Air Forces Headquarters
Robert K. Bell
Jesse Bell
Denver
Ind
Bell
Flak
Marie‘‘e Bell
Henry H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Miss Bell
Gen. Arnold
Robert
Bougainville Tank Assault Breaks Through Jungle Line
Special to NEA reports American forces with infantry artillery and tanks advancing about 300 yards east of the Torokina River. Tanks knocked out pillboxes as heavy fire and flame roared, with Marines nursing casualties and stretcher bearers doing heroic work amid the jungle hell.
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Bougainville
Torokina River
NEA
Bougainville Island
Allen Refinery Key in 100 Octane Aviation Fuel Program
The Sunray News reports Allen refinery in Sunray participates in the Quick 100 Octane Program boosting aviation gasoline production. In 1943 the plant shipped 9 180 tank cars of refined products and its catalytic polymerization unit produces codimer blended into 100 octane fuel for planes and tanks.
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Sunray News
Allen
Sunray
United States
U. S
Universal Oil Products Catalytic Polymerization
Louisiana
Pacific
California
Sunrav
Oklahoma
Vesuvius Toll Rises As Eruption Claims Lives
In Naples 21 more deaths are reported from Mt. Vesuvius dust and ash, raising the toll to 26 in the current eruption. Officials say lava flows have largely ceased but danger remains. damage is unofficially placed between five and ten million dollars.
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Naples
Mt. Vesuvius
Imbro
Royal Italian Observatory
Vesuvius
Ree Vesuvius
Fifteen Miners Die In Saturday Blast
SHINNSTON West Virginia March 25 An underground fire and deadly gases trapped and killed 15 miners in the Katherine Coal No 4 mine as crews battled the blaze. A massive explosion tore through half an acre of surface area and hindered rescue efforts. Authorities warned of more gas hazards before entry could be made.
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Shinnston
W. Va
Katherine Coal Company
Vaness Teacher Becomes Bride
Miss Ollie Lee Sliger of Wilson Oklahoma wed Pfe Johnny L. Arter of Camp Crowder Missouri in a Monday March 20 ceremony at First Baptist Church officiated by Dr. C. C. Morris. She wore an aqua blue suit with matching accessories and a corsage of Chinese lilies and bridal wreath sprays.
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Ollie Lee Sliger
John Sliger
Wilson
Okla
Pfe
Johnny L. Arter
Camp Crowder
Missouri
First Baptist Church
C. C. Morris
Admiration For Allen Spirit Is Put Into Rhyme
A town pride piece from Allen features a verse praising local effort during wartime drives. The anonymous contributor from another town lauds Allen for surpassing Red Cross quotas with swift, decisive support and backing for soldiers.
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Allen
Red Cross
Victory Gardens Face Slow Growth Amid Food Shortages
A survey by the National Garden Advisory Committee shows lagging interest in victory gardens this year. With 50 percent of 1944 commercially canned fruits reserved for government needs and rising civilian food demands, home gardens are urged to curb living costs and conserve scarce resources to aid the Allies.
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National Gain Advisory Committee
Victory Gardens
Oakman and Lawrence Exceed Red Cross Quotas
Oakman topped its Red Cross goal with 25 percent overage while Lawrence reported $81.30 collected, aided by a school sponsored carnival and square dance costing just $3.78. Fred Oliver, county treasurer, noted other districts have partial funds and will deliver once quotas are met as the drive ends March 31.
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Pontotoc County
Oakman
Lawrence
Fred Oliver
Six Oklahomans Wounded in Action in Mediterranean
The War Department lists six Oklahoma servicemen wounded in the Mediterranean area. Named are Staff Sgt Roy B. King of Okmulgee and Pfc Jerry F. Patak of Shawnee, along with Capt Charles J. Blum of Hominy, Sgt Henderson L. Geurin of Pawhuska, Pfc George W. Goodwin of Blackwell, Staff Sgt Leslie J. Harris of Weatherford, and Pvt Elmer A. Hoggatt of Parnell Garvin County.
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Washington
Roy B. King
Will T. King
Okmulgee
Jerry F. Patak
Lena V. Patak
Shawnee
War Department
Mediterranan
Charles J. Blum
Madeline Blum
Hominy
Henderson L. Geuri
Bartenders barred from shrinking drinks to dodge tax rise
The OPA ruled that bartenders may not reduce drink sizes to absorb the new liquor tax increase unless prices are reduced proportionally. This decision sets rules for how liquor taxes affect served portions and pricing.
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Washington
OPA
Poe
Victory gardens spark grin and taunt on garden pride
The quip notes victory garden supporters delight in their self sufficiency while critics without gardens grin. The lighthearted jibe contrasts home grown produce fans with those not planting. The tone carries playful civic humor from community chatter.
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Odds and Ends
Department of Agriculture
G. J
Europe
Monty
Okmulgee Cagers
Okmulgee Cardinal
St. Jo, Mo
Geraldine Kaiser
Sue Weatherford
Byng
Miss Kaiser
Miss Weatherford
Maamah Eckfeldt
Velma Sanders
Betty Whitaker
Hazel Walker
Betty Parrish
Mary Sanders
Clifford Eckfeldt
Anita Chasteen
Hazel Smith
Virginea Dozier
Ada
CAP
Walker
Selective Service
Washington, D. C
Yank Ace
Lifa
Klahomans
Japan
FCC
James L. Fly
Claire L. Chennault
Cassino
Rome
U. S. Signal Corps
Ralph Maas
Coal Valley, Ill
Allen Refinery
Ada Nev
Vaness
Hitler
Victory
Ada News
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