City Reports Expenditure On Water Job
The March 7 report to the City Council details costs from a repair and extension of the water system voted last April. Bond proceeds totaled 590000 with a cash return from the U S treasury. expenditures through February 7 plus credits leave 422833.89 unexpended, with General claims totaling 41949.43 and a March 7 unexpended balance of 390884.46. The list covers labor, valves, fittings, pumping, materials, and engineering fees among others.
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U.S. Treasury
Dterna
Britain Orders New Austerity Cuts to Curb Dollar Drain
London reports the Labour government plans a sharp 26 percent cut in imports from hard currency countries to halve the dollar drain by 1960. It calls on Britons to work harder as exports push to earn dollars while maintaining wage restraint and no worker pay raises amid union pressure. The white paper foresees better food supplies but warns the dollar problem will persist for years.
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London
Britain
United States
Trades Union Congress
Stafford Cripps
Warning System on Storms Set Up in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City's weather bureau unveils a new statewide storm warning network with 24 report points and about 200 observers to detect hail wind and tornadoes. W Maughan says warnings will be broadcast to radio and press for quick public alert, a plan modeled after wartime alerts.
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Oklahoma City
Mar
Oklahoma City Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
W. Maughan
Highway Patrol
Red Cross
Amber
Anadarko
Blanchard
Colematt
Chickasha
Cyril
Bak- Bop Reno
Gracemont
Greeneld
Guthrie
Hinton
Henneswey
Kingfisher
Lindsey Loyal
Rumpeksh Okarche
Piedmont
Sterling Tuttleta
Unieney
Maughan
Radio and Phonograph Unite as One Machine in 1925
The source notes that competitors the radio and the phonograph merged into a single device around 1925, marking a turning point in home audio technology. This concise item highlights the shift from separate entertainment formats to integrated sound reproduction.
Death of Unknown General Tough Blow to Air Force
General Muir S. Fairchild, a four star Air Force leader famed for planning and education, died of a heart attack. Known as a generals general, he rose from private to four stars, built the Air University, and directed joint wartime planning before becoming Vice Chief of Staff. His anonymity contrasted with his pivotal role in shaping Air Force strategy and education.
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Peter Xgson
Washington
J Washington
NEA
Air Force
Muir. S. Fairchild
Martinet
Arlington National Cemetery
Arnold
Spaatz
Doolittle
Kenney
Vandenberg
Fairchild
Pentagon
United States
General Fairchild
Washington State National Guard
Rhine
War College
Air Force Headquarters
Joint Strategic Survey Committee
Force Universite
Air University
Maxwell Field
Air War College
Air Command and Staff School
Air Tactical School
Hoyt 5
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Byars Schools To Close May 12 With Year End Plans
Byars public schools will close May 12 ending a highly successful year under superintendent Tom Watson. Major improvements included landscaping grounds a remodeled gym with hardwood floor a modernized building and new store room. The grade basketball tournament with 38 teams occurred. Community club led by Marvin Guinn aided lunch program. Mrs Watson praised by state education officials. Juniors and seniors present Just Lucky on April 4 and Dr Charles F Spencer will speak at graduation April 27.
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Byars Public
Tom Watson
Marvin Guinn
Watson
State Board of Education
Charles F. Spencer
East Central
American China Shows Much Originality
American manufacturers lead in new china making with original ideas across price ranges. Moderately priced sets feature blended colors for depth and soft outlines, including three tone grey and white plumes. Underglazed shoulders offer teal, blue, grey, yellow, and olive trims with red accents for a luxurious look. A forthcoming enamel golden encrustation promises a refined line for the average pocketbook.
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China
Qur
Femior
Truman Defends Acheson as Senate Attacks State Dept
President Truman rallies administration forces in Key West to defend Secretary Acheson amid Republican efforts in the Senate to remove him. He backs Acheson to the limit while congressional leaders coordinate, and Pace is discussed as a candidate for Army secretary with Gordon Gray moving toUNC presidency.
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Key West
Fla
Truman
Senate
Acheson
State Department
Bridges
Rna
White House
San
Barkley
Rayburn
Luxas
House
McCormack
Frank Pace
Armong
Gordon Gray
University of North Carlina
Konawa Social Roundup Highlights Bridge Party and Weddings
Konawa notes report a bridge party hosted by Mrs Gerald Walton with high scores won by Mrs Baill Chase and Mrs Aaron Frey, plus guests listed. Also covered are a gospel meeting announced by Robert Camp, a wedding of Mise Jo Hera to Herbert Peel in Texarkana, a birthday party for Marvell Kirkwood, a sweetheart banquet by Young People at First Baptist Semingle, and tailoring study by Konawa Home Demonstration Club with demonstrations and refreshments.
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Gerald Walton
Baill Chase
Aaron Frey
Rado Rushing
Bert Harris, Jr
Roy Douthit
C. T. Damron
Bill Tucker
Chase
W.S. Damron
F. M. Dalley
H. T Styron
Earl Tyler
Oda Terry
Harold Shannon
Walton
John Carmichael
Shawnee
Rushing
Ross Duckett
Ed Strauss
Harris
Mise Jo Hera
Laura Herd Lee
Jacksboro
Texas
Herbert L. Peel
Charles N. Peel
Konawa
First Methodist Church
Texarkana
Ark
Harrison
Peel
North Texas State College
Denton
Tex
Oklahoma A
M. Colege
Stillwater
Membes
Young Peoples Department of the Baptist Church
Robert S Scales
First Baptist Church
Semingle
Bob Ryle
Ross Badgett
Jack Gray
Jack Davis
Marvin Wooten
Konana
City makes mountain park from Burbank trash plan
In Burbank California city engineers devised a canyon trash burying method to create a nine acre park. Debris is dumped in a canyon four miles from town, layered with dirt and tamped, reducing disposal costs to about 35 cents per ton. County officials see potential for other cities to adopt the plan.
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Burbank
Calif
Clayton W. Paige
A. E Mitchell
District Meshing Findings Highlight Oklahoma Cities’ Funding Gaps
Ada city officials reported at Shawnee district meeting that eight towns see insufficient funds due to low property assessments, taxes allocated to general government, and small state shares of gasoline and vehicle license taxes. Ada’s nine month 1949 50 financial figures show most departments under budgeted expenditures with specific balances and transfers.
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Oklahoma Municipal League
Shawnee
Ada
J. W. Flint
Millard Lawson
Hugh Norris
Council
County Excise Board
Poice
Parks Department
Water Department
Be of Bes Rural Home Fan Under Construction East of Gailey
W D Little details a tidy small home built for Mr and Mrs S E Perry near Gailey school in the county’s northwest. O T Danner, Perry’s father in law, was applying limestone veneer on the house while noting they have lived there for months. The two bedroom modern interior will feature built ins large closets and bright bedrooms with top appearance and convenience. A grade A Cairs barn sits west of the house with larger barns to the north and west. Danner resides on Highway 13 just north of the new structure. Scotland has erected a monument to bagpipe players.
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W. D. Little
Gailey School
S. E. Perry
Perry
Stratford
Danner
Highway 13
Beans Supply Protein When Meat Is Absent
A nutrition column discusses beans and other legumes as protein sources when meat is scarce. It notes soy beans as a meat substitute and outlines varieties like navy, lima, red kidney, pinto, and black-eyed peas, with preparation tips and simple recipes including Lima Beans with Cheese Sauce and Baked Beans Texas Style.
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China
Japan
Orient
Mexico
Central
South America
Southwest
Mae
Easter Outing At Camp Classen For OSD Students
The annual Easter outing for the Oklahoma School for the Deaf’s middle and upper classes will be held at Camp Classen in the Arbuckle mountains. About 70 students will participate, sponsored by OSD's outdoor club. Activities include games, fishing, swimming, boat rides, and an Easter program in the amphitheater.
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Camp Classen
Arbuckle Mountains
Oklahoma School For the Deaf
OSD
J. W. Smith
Classen
Siip
L. B. Hall
Prairie fires burn across Oklahoma weekend
Destructive prairie fires swept thousands of acres in Oklahoma causing widespread damage near Dewey Fairfax Wooster Bowring and Shawnee. A blaze destroyed 32 airplanes at the Southwest Aero Exchange near Tulsa. Winds hampered and aided crews as National Guard units helped battle fires in Fairfax Osage County amid dust storms and damaged wells oil derricks and cattle.
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Oklahoma
Dewey
Fairfax
Wooster
Bowring
Shawnee
Southwest Acre Exchange
Tulsa
Seminole
Cotton Compress Co
Chickagha
National Guard
Hominy
Pawhuska
Osage County
Tulsa Judges Feud Reaches Oklahoma Supreme Court
Tulsa common pleas judges H B Chambers and Leslie W Lisle dispute jurisdiction and a case transfer. Chambers accuses Lisle of improper handling for publicity while the Oklahoma Supreme Court weighs whether to assume jurisdiction. A prior complaint cited Chambers’ demeanor and alleged intoxication during a courtroom altercation.
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Tulsa
Supreme Court
Oklahoma City
iFi
Tulsa Common Pleas
State Supreme Court
H. BE. Chambers
Krievance
State Bar, Association, Asnd
Earl Welen
Chambers
Common Pleas
Leslie W. Lisle
Thraent
Bank Teller Foils Grenade Robbery at Major Texas Bank
Houston dispatch reports a 38 year old man attempted to rob the National Bank of Commerce after presenting a fake grenade and note. Teller Harry Rodgers recognized the phony device, restraining the robber as he crashed through a glass door. three accomplices aided in the capture. The suspect, a father of three, claimed to have found the grenade and decided to rob the bank to support his family.
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Houston
Mar
Texas
National Bank of Commerce
Jesse Jones
Commerce
Harry Rodgers
Rodgers
Europe
Euroope
Duncan Uttmen to Camp Duncan Oklahoma Texas Spring Training
The Duncan Uttmen of the Sooner State league will open spring training at Henderson Texas with a full player contingent. Pitchers will get in nearly a week's work before other players arrive April 3. Frank Golob and 14-year old Lloyd Moore signed contracts this week.
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Etimen
Mechanical milking system mounted on a rail truck
A system of mechanical milking uses direct refrigeration applied to cans receiving milk from cows. The apparatus is mounted on a low truck that can run on furrow-gauge rails.
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Atest
Bar Association Jurisdiction Sparks Supreme Court Debate
The bar association claims jurisdiction over Chamibere as a member though inactive since his judge election. The Supreme Court reserves final juridic tion over the bar. In December, Chambers ordered subpoenas for Victor Barnett, associate editor, and Noen Bulloch, courthouse reporter of Sha Tules Tribune.
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The
Bar Association
Chamibere
Supreme Court
Chambers
Victor Barnett
Noen Bulloch
Sha Tules Tribune
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Robert Camp
Church of Christ
Marvin Kirkwood
Marvell
Meena
Mountain Park
Many League
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Mes
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Heer Galey School
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