Disease resembling tuberculosis reported at meeting
At the National Tuberculosis Association annual meeting in San Antonio doctors from Tucson described a treacherous lung infection concentrated in California but found elsewhere. They warned it spreads insidiously, often misdiagnosed, with about half of victims dying if it spreads beyond the lungs.
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San Antonio
Tex
California
National Tuberculosis Association
O. J. Furness
C. W. Mills
Tucson
Ariz
Farness
Furness
Roosevelt orders huge rush on heavy bomber production
President Roosevelt told Secretary Stimson to reach a target of 500 long range four motor bombers per month, a tenfold increase. He stressed using action to hasten democratic air superiority and noted plants at Tulsa and Fort Worth will produce 50 bombers monthly starting this fall with auto industry aiding parts manufacture.
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Washington
Roosevelt
War Stimson
Stimson
Tulsa
Okla
Fort Worth
Texas
Draft Head Would Exempt Men Over Thirty Years Old
Philadelphia May 6 The national director of selective service urged a revision to exempt men over 30 from the draft arguing they are settled beyond their physical peak and slow to learn new skills. General Hershey said older draftees show more dependency and less suitability for mechanized warfare. He projected 1,418,000 U.S. troops in the field by July 1 with 60,000 to 75,000 inducted monthly rest of the year.
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Philadelphia
National Director of Selective Service
U. S
Lewis S. Hershey
Independence Hall
Hershey
Selective Service Board
America
United States
Mystery blast hits suburb as Carolyn searches for Bob Hale
Carolyn races to the scene of a massive explosion in a suburban area linked to X-999. She learns from news accounts that four plant workers died and two men remain missing, with hopes fading for additional survivors.
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Carolyn
Bob
Explosion chaos and a missing driver spark fears of saboteurs
A massive blast destroys Cragin's furniture factory and a greenhouse, leaving a crater and wreckage. Delaney's truck is missing, prompting concern. Authorities suspect multiple explosive deposits and saboteur activity, while a rail line and a warehouse may have housed explosive caches. The scene spurs frantic investigations as Carolyn confronts the aftermath at Schoenfeld Laboratory.
Explosion and Secret Project Threaten City
After a massive blast, Bob Hale and colleagues debate the cause and safety of the X-999. Carolyn and Leana push for calm while plans to relocate remaining material unfold. Authorities face sabotage rumors as the mystery deepens at the laboratory.
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Carolyn
Robert
Leana
Magnitude of discovery tempts scientists in secret plot
Carolyn overhears Robert Hale and Leana Sormi discussing the power of X-999 after a deadly explosion. Leana urges grand plans to wield the invention for civil and military dominance, while Hale struggles with secrecy and the fate of grieving families as he weighs immense potential.
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Leana
Robert
Carolyn
Robert Hale
You
Woman Hater Blame Hormones Explained
Richmond May 6 An American Psychiatric Association briefing reports a theory that some men produce excess feminine sex hormones. When feminine hormones reach about one third of total hormones a man may prioritize affection for men over women.
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Abraham Myerson
Rudolph Neustadt
Boston
Howard W. Blakeslee
Richmond
American Psychiatric Association
Time Now to Mulch For Coming Heat
Dr Milton Hopkins advises thorough mulching to conserve soil moisture before the heat. Straw peat moss leaves and grass cuttings are suggested, with a weekly rotation plan for beds and notes on costs and benefits. The piece also includes a list of Ada, Stratford, and Stonewall residents and addresses.
Jury Panel Drawn For Coming Court
The county court clerk's office released jury panels for criminal court dockets on May 19 and May 21. Prospective jurors listed include J. R. Ketchell Ada J. E. Boswell Ada L. T. Branscome Ada Roy Ramage Ada R. W. Huff Ada Sidney Sachs Ada J. N. King Ada Rube Peterson Ada R. R. W. T. Chandler Ada R. Mell Wood Ada R. w. Brandon Stonewall C. C. Couch Stonewall Levi Blevins Stonewall D. R. Clifford Lula A. J. Henderson Lula Fayette Drake Stratford Rex Reed Ada continued list of names follows.
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J. R. Ketchell
Ada
J. E. Boswell
L. T. Branscome
Roy Ramage
R. W. Huff
Sidney Sachs
J. N. King
Rube Peterson
R. R
W. T. Chandler
Mell Wood
W. Brandon
Stonewall
C. C. Couch
Levi Blevins
D. R. Clifford
Lula
A. J. Henderson
Fayette Drake
Stratford
Fred Barker
Ross Cummings
Brooks Gall
C. H. Hatfield
Rex Reed
P. E. Ald
Children Fewer Milk Declines in 1940 Census
The 1940 Census shows total U S milk production from 21 936 556 cows in 1939 at 11 508 243 769 gallons an increase in cows and milk but a per person rate of 87 4 gallons versus 90 ten years earlier due to population growth. Production covered 4 663 701 farms of 6 096 799 in the United States.
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Washington
U. S
Favor Changes For Negro Institutions
Oklahoma City May 6 A five member board composed of negroes would be placed in full control of two of the three state negro institutions at Taft and Muskogee county under recommendations by a special investigating committee. The institutions are the girls training school and the deaf blind and orphans home for negro children. They now are administered by the state board of public affairs. The committee recommended the third institution, the state hospital for negro insane, be placed in charge of a competent board.
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Oklahoma City
Taft
Muskogee County
Negro Girls’ Training School
Deaf, Blind and Orphans’ Home
State Board of Public Affairs
State Hospital For Negro Insane
Higher Loans On Basic Crops Urged
Farm-state lawmakers urged higher loan rates on basic crops to stabilize prices amid rising costs. They noted that income for wheat cotton corn tobacco and rice would hinge on loan levels rather than parity subsidies. Senate and House negotiators eyed 85 percent parity with loans stored rather than sold.
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Washington
Federal Treasury
House
Bankhead
Ala
House Agriculture
160th F A Band Reports Rain Yields, Maneuvers, Barbecue
The 160th F A band details weekly maneuvers with split duties between the First and Second Battalions, describes rain and dust affecting the division, and notes a barbecue for visiting personnel. Barbecue guests included Floyd J. Holcombe and the Dixie Land Band at Headquarters Battery. Major Elmer E. Ogle of Wewoka returns as band adjutant.
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36Th Infantry
Wauson
160Th F. A
70Th F. A
W. Key
McClain
Chas. A. Holden
158Th F. A
189Th F. A
Floyd J. Holcombe
Dixie Land Band
Mahlon F. Manville
William C. Naylor
James H. Wadlington
Mr. Ford
Pat Goforth
Paul L. Hickey
Ada
Goforth
West Texas
Louisiana
Pitkin
Elmer E. Ogle
Wewoka
Cattle Population Grows Faster Than Humans in 1940 Census
The 1940 census shows cattle numbers up 6,424,434 in a decade to 60,674,734, raised on 4,843,917 farms. Leading states by cattle count were Texas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, and California with figures listed for each.
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Washington
Texas
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Liseae Ohd Farmois
California
Wheat cargo fears loom as heavy rains raise crop hopes
In Kansas City on May 6 officials from railroads elevators and banks discuss a looming wheat logistics problem for summer. Surplus grain stored in country elevators risks backlog as rail cars concentrate in the east. Santa Fe reports a drop from 7000–8000 to a single box car in loading positions.
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Kansas City
Santa Fe Railroad
Middlewestern
James J. Mahoney
Chicago
What Can the Poor Chicken Do in Summertime Anyway
In Stillwater on May 3 the Oklahoma A and M poultry chief urges shading for hens to boost feed and water intake in heat. He notes summer egg production drops and introduces an outdoor range feeder. Swiss chard provides summer greens for hens with set planting guidelines. In a separate case Judge Broaddus voids part of a narcotics charge against Dr Nelson, who testified about legitimate narcotic handling. Nelson remains free on bond as sentencing awaits.
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Bob
Carolyn
Leana Sormi
Robert
Stillwater
R. Bompson
Poultry Department of
Oklahoma A. and M. College
Sudan
Thompson
Poultry Department
A. and M. College
Broaddus
Nelson
Daily crude oil production drops in the United States
The Oil and Gas Journal reports a weekly US production decline of 236 320 barrels to 498 620. State totals show losses in Texas East Texas California Kansas Oklahoma Louisiana and Rocky Mountain states with varied regional drops.
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Tulsa
United States
Oil and Gas Journal
Texas
East Texas
California
Kansas
Udon Inc
Oklahoma
Rocky Mountain States
Louisiana
Lawton Physician Faces Heavy Term for Narcotics Convictions
Lawton May 6 Dr Henry J Nelson 42 Mangum physician was convicted on 19 counts of violating the federal narcotics law and faces possible maximum sentence of 95 years imprisonment and 38000 dollars in fines. The verdict followed about an hour of jury deliberation.
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Lawton
Worried Deputy Court Clerk Overwed Negro Marriage Mixup
Henry Dew frets over a misregistered marriage in Pontotoc County after a Stringtown ceremony used a license valid only there. One witness signed, the preacher did not, and officials cannot locate the couple or the preacher.
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Henry Dew
Stringtown
Pontotoc County
Dew
Pleads Guilty Of Radio Theft In Ada County
Lee Flowers pleaded guilty to petty larceny for stealing a radio from Ernest Col h in Ada. Peace Justice A W Oliver sentenced him to ten dollars and costs and thirty days in the county jail.
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Lee Flowers
Ada Negro
A. W. Oliver
Flowers
Ernest Colanother
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