Mexican President Miguel Aleman Visits Washington
President Truman and cabinet members greet Mexican President Miguel Aleman on his first U S visit. A large crowd is expected for the ceremonies with a 21 gun salute at the airport and guard details by the 82nd Airborne. Aleman’s trip includes talks on a possible loan of 175 million dollars and visits to New York Chattanooga and Kansas City.
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Washington
Truman
Miguel Aleman
Mexico
United States
Republic
National
Washington Board of Trade
Don Miguel
Weatheman
U. S
Memorial Bridge
Potomac River
Virginia
Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway
White House
82Nd Airborne Infantry Division
Aleman
New York
Chattanooga
Tenn
Kansas City
Congress
George Washington
Mt. Vernon
America
Arlington National Cemetery
Ada Council Invites Bids for Chauncey Airport Hangar
Ada city council moves toward hangar construction at Chauncey Airport north of Ada. Bids due May 5 at 2 am for a 164 foot 8 inch steel hangar with end doors, 161500 watt lighting, concrete floor, and extra offices to bring airport to operating condition. A 50000 dollar airport bond and protest period have expired.
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Chauncey Airport
Ada
State Attorney General's Office
Nation's Oil For Past Week Gains Across States
The Oil and Gas Journal reports U S crude production for the week ended April 26 averaged 4 925 685 barrels daily, up 15 800 from the prior week marking the eighth straight weekly rise. Oklahoma led gains rising 9 530 to 386 450 barrels. California up 3 250 to 910 750. Kansas up 2 750 to 281 200. Mississippi up 1 350 to 86 690. Michigan fell 1 910 to 40 230 and Illinois down 1 000 to 185 300 with smaller decreases elsewhere.
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Tulsa
Okla
The
Oil & Gas Journal
Oklahoma
California
Kansas
Mississippi
Michigan
Illinois
House Tentatively Votes To Slash Foreign Relief
The House voted to cut a proposed 350 million dollar foreign relief fund to 200 million. A teller tally was 156 to 138 with a roll call planned. The money targets six European areas and China for 1947 and 1948. An amendment by Rep. Jonkman trimmed 150 million and limited use to 1947.
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Washington
House
China
Rep. Jonkman
R-Mich
Senate panel backs 350 million relief for Europe and China
The senate foreign relations committee approved legislation authorizing 350 million dollars in relief for five European areas and China. Chairman Vandenberg said no spending details would be specified in the measure, to be explained in a formal report. The panel's refusal to name the areas defeated efforts to deny aid to Communist dominated regions.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
China
Vandenberg
R Mich
State Department
Senate
Airliner Vanishes Over Vancouver Island Flight
A Trans-Canada Airlines C-56 with 15 aboard disappeared on a Vancouver Island approach from Lethbridge. Radio contact said the craft was near 7 000 feet over the Vancouver radio range but has not been heard since. Canadian forces conducted a wide sweep of Vancouver Island. a nearby brush fire was investigated and found to be unrelated. Pilot listed as Captain Pike of Toronto.
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Vancouver
B. C
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Lethbridge
Alto
Northwestern Air Command
Vancouver Island
Royal Canadian Air Force
Duncan
Chemainus
Nanaimo
Air Command
Pike
Toronto
North America
Wallace Indicates Possible 1948 Liberal Party Split
Washington April 29 Henry A Wallace kept the door open to a possible bolt from the Democratic party in 1948 unless it becomes liberal enough. He said it is too early to say if he will back Truman and criticized administration foreign policy as a fundamental divergence of opinion. He voiced hope the Democrats become the liberal party or steps will be taken. He said his campaign would aim to benefit world peace and criticized Truman’s Greece Turkey aid proposal as giving the United Nations the run around.
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Washington
Henry A. Wallace
Democratic Party
England
France
Truman
Wallace
Liberal Party
Congress
Greece
Turkey
United Nations
House Sets May 7 For Adjournment
Oklahoma City April 29 The senate agreed on noon May 10 for adjournment of the twenty first Oklahoma legislature and the house set noon May 7 for the ending. Adjournment depends on the speed of final appropriation measures reaching the governor five days before adjournment.
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Oklahoma City
Senate
Oklahoma
House
Ocean Mail Pay Rates Tied to Ship Speed and Tonnage
The rate of pay for carrying Uncle Sam's ocean mail is governed largely by speed and tonnage of vessels.
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Uncle Sam
Many East Central Grads Prepare for Diverse Careers
Dean B Morrison reports 54 graduates at East Central this spring with 2 B A degrees 6 B S 19 B A in Education and 27 B S in Education. Nine are unsure of plans, while 26 will teach or pursue graduate study after graduation. Some plan medical or legal careers. a few will enter ministry or forestry and secretarial fields. Commencement is May 22 with baccalaureate May 18.
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W. B. Morrison
East Central
Delma Blackburn
James H. Shirley
Charley R. Cooley
Dallas
Oril E
Pete” Richeson
Oklahoma University
Lara Reid
Duncan
Marzelle Standridge
Stratford
Thela Alagood
Wallrath Escape Fears Spread From Bay Area
Still at large in California, Frank R. Wallrath, former paratrooper from Long Island City, escaped from Letterman hospital with three others who were caught within 100 miles of San Francisco. Authorities widened search to southern California. Mournful mother Elizabeth Wallrath fears for possible harm as Army officials note he may be unarmed.
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San Francisco
Frank R. Wallrath
Long Island City
N. Y
Army
Letterman Hospital
Wallrath
California
Wallace Williams
Fort Worth
Tex
New York
Elizabeth Wallrath
England Loosens Restrictions For Nazi War Prisoners
In East Dulwich England a German POW pair Herman Wilharm and Ernest Schneider visited travel salesman Eric Bass at his home with relaxed rules now allowing greater freedom of movement. POWs may wear British-style clothing and need no special markings reflecting their status. The change follows prior relaxations declared by War Secretary F J Bellenger.
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NEA Foreign Service London
NEA
Herman Wilharm
Ernest Schneider
Eric Bass
East Dulwich
Wilharm
Schneider
Bass
F. J. Bellenger
Morris Seeks Probe Of Lawton VA Home Issues
Rep. Toby Morris asks immediate federal inquiry into GI Home Loan homes in Lawton Oklahoma. Veterans report seepage in Ensley Spanish Village houses. 34 sold, six near completion. VA says no report yet. FHA notes project not FHA financed and not under FHA standards enforcement.
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Washington
Toby Morris
D-Okla
Lawton
Okla
Ensley Spanish Village
Morris
Veterans Administration
Federal Housing Administration
Lawton-Fort Sill
Veterans of Foreign Wars
St. Louis
FHA
Universal military training urged by Devers at Oklahoma meet
General Jacob L. Devers urged universal military training to ensure a steady supply of young officers. He cited reenlistment records to challenge the notion of an army caste system while addressing over 500 delegates at the Oklahoma Reserve Officers association convention with General Jonathan Wainwright and Major General Edward Bres present.
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Oklahoma City
Jacob L. Devers
Devers
Jonathan Wainwright
Fourth Army
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Edward S. Bres
Oklahoma Reserve Officers Association
Childless Couples Reach One Third of U S Households
A new analysis shows about one couple in every three in the United States has no children. The finding highlights shifting family patterns and demographic trends across regions and generations.
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United States
Broken Rail Wrecks California Train
Thirty six people were injured when Southern Pacific Argonaut train struck a broken rail near Guasti Ontario California. Eight were released after treatment. The wreck derailed most cars as ambulances rushed to four hospitals. The accident occurred at about 60 miles an hour with no panic among passengers.
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Ontario
Calif
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
Colton
M. A. Nugent
Zoo snakes price cut amid rival dealer price war
Chicago reports Brookfield Zoo director Robert Bean announced a price cut on live snakes from 30 to 1.72 cents a pound. The move aims to boost business but may not benefit many households amid dealer competition.
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Chicago
Robert Bean
Brookfield Zoo
Philippines postpones census over high cost
Manila reports the government planned a census this month but found costs would run three to five million dollars and postponed it indefinitely.
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Manila
Philippines
German Professor Discovers X Rays in 1895
A German professor is credited with discovering X rays in 1895 marking a milestone in medical science. The finding rapidly influenced diagnostics and led to further research in radiography and physics.
Truman Pushes Price Reductions and Production Gain
President Truman urged U S Chamber of Commerce delegates that the pressing business task is to reduce prices at all levels while steadily increasing production. Cabinet member Forrestal said maintaining military power is essential for world peace and stability pending U N maturity. Shreve of General Electric favored tax cuts to stimulate investment and ease consumer burdens.
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Washington
Truman
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
United States
Shreve
Earl O. Shreve
Chamber of Commerce
General Electric Company
Taft vanquished by Vandenberg split over labor reform
Washington April 29 Senator Taft faces Republican dissent led by Vandenberg as he pushes four amendments to widen labor law. The conflict centers on allowing injunctions against jurisdictional strikes and secondary boycotts and could affect Norris LaGuardia act protections. A potential compromise may limit filing to district attorneys.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Taft
Ohio
Vandenberg
Mich
Republican Policy Committee
Taftis
George
D-Ga
Ball
R-Minn
Byrd
D-Va
Donnel
R-Mo
Senate
Sparrows Clash With Homeowners Over Nesting
In San Diego residents used long poles to keep sparrows from nesting in a residential district near a reservoir dam. The birds were driven from their usual haunts by workmen and the tussle lasted several days with Mrs. E. C. Booker among those voicing unhappiness about the situation.
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San Diego
Calif
E. C. Booker
Inscription Link Suggested Between Bell and Bible Verse
The statement notes that the Liberty Bell inscription could be paralleled with Leviticus 25 10 in the Bible. It highlights a possible cross reference between the bell’s message and a biblical jubilee theme.
Ada Pontotoc County Health Department Overview
Ada Pontotoc County Health Department operates from the Fairgrounds building on North Broadway. Staff include two public health nurses serving the clinic on Tuesdays and Saturdays and in the field on other weekdays, two sanitarians inspecting milk supply and water, a public health assistant handling disease exposure and treatment referrals, and a records clerk. Dr Sugg serves as acting director on Saturdays until a fulltime physician is secured, with all work conducted confidentially to prevent disease spread.
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Fairgrounds
North Broadway
Pontotocc
Oklahoma Medical Center
Sugg
Pryor to vote on $220000 bond for city electric system
Pryor Oklahoma voters will decide in a special election on Tuesday whether to issue a 220000 bond to purchase or build an electric distribution system owned by the city. The Pryor Taxpayers League backs the measure citing Grand River dam benefits while the Public Service Company currently supplies power and opposes the bond.
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Pryor
Okla
Pryor Taxpayers League
Grand River
Public Service Cmpany
Natives Eat Mud at Orinoco Feasts
Natives living near the Orinoco river scoop flood sediment into orange sized balls. The balls are dried and served in bowls of soup at local feasts.
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Orinoco River
South America
Hugh Baillie Presides Over United Press Fight
Hugh Baillie as president of United Press readies a dispute with unspecified opponents over the agency’s direction and control, outlining stakes and potential outcomes for the press industry.
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Hugh Baillie
United Press
Marshall says rush to aid Europe without Russian delay
Secretary of State Marshall disclosed Stalin’s suggestion that major differences among the Big Four could be settled after exhaustion. He argued action must proceed without delay and noted ongoing plans to unify the British and American zones in Germany to foster self sufficiency.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Europe
Stalin
Marshal
Moscow
Kremlin
Marshall
Austria
Germany
France
State Department
Soviet Union
Voice of America
German Officials Confiscate Farm Food Hoard in Stuttgart
In Wuerttemberg Baden near Tamm officials seized the farm of Ernst Habberle and confiscated his stored food to curb crop hoarding blamed for Germany’s food shortage. The confiscated supply will be distributed to children’s homes nurseries and hospitals.
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Stuttgart
Germany
Wuerttemberg-Baden
Ernst Habberle
Tamm
Allied Control Council
Nettle-fiber Garments of Northern Chitan People
A northern Chitan community near As sam, India, is noted for weaving clothing from nettle fiber, a distinctive local craft practiced by this far-north race.
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Chitan
Assam
India
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