Increased Repair Parts and Service Promised For Household Machines
Washington reports a rally in home service as the War Production Board urges repairmen to secure parts and explain rights for easier access. OCR and WPB coordinate to keep old appliances running and support laundry and laundry equipment amid war labor and material constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Stevick
Washington
Office of Civilian Requirements
War Production Board
WPB
OCR
War Manpower Commission
War Labor Board
Oklahoma 4-H Round-Up Set in Stillwater May 31 to June 3
County Agent C. H. Hailey and 4-H leader Paul G. Adams announce the Oklahoma 4-H club round-up will be in Stillwater from May 31 to June 3. Ten Pontotoc county 4-H members will compete for state honors. The fifth annual market lamb school will be at Oklahoma City stockyards on May 12 to educate sheep producers on live market, carcass grade, dressing percent, wool grading, and price relations. Carlton Corbin, a Pontotoc rancher, will exhibit fleeces and seeks improved yields with soil and crop guidance including Sudan pasture seeding at 30 to 35 pounds per acre between May 1 and June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hailey
Paul G. Adams
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Carlton Corbin
Corbin
Sudan
Fitzgerald's Next Trial Set for June 14
Oklahoma City May 9. County Attorney George Miskovsky issued subpoenas for witnesses in the second conspiracy trial of Robert R. Fitzgerald former state clemency chief investigator. The trial was stricken from the May 15 docket and reset for June 14. Fitzgerald was previously convicted in January of parole conspiracy with a $50 fine, appealed, and then convicted at Ardmore Saturday of bribery with 30 days in jail and a $500 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
George Miskovsky
Robert R. Fitzgerald
Miskovsky
Fitzgerald
Ardmore
Meadowlark disrupts AAF parade at Chanute Field
A meadowlark and her four fledglings halted an Army Air Forces weather cadet parade at Chanute Field. The bird nested where the national and post colors were displayed and aggressively defended the site, forcing the review to relocate to another part of the parade ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnah! Chanute Field
Army Air Forces
AAF
Largest Nazi fighters among U S war prisoners
The War Department disclosed that 183,618 prisoners are held in the United States with Germans making up 133,135 of them. Italians total 50,136 and Japanese 347, all confined in camps across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W.S
U.S
Nazi Germany
Washington
United States
War Department
County War Crop Plan Urges Full Use of Farmland
Pontotoc county farmers are urged to plant every acre with essential feed crops and cotton, peanuts, and other staples to support the war effort in 1944. Corn varieties Reed's Yellow dent Silvermine Southwestern Yellow Dent and Mid land Yellow Dent are suggested for early planting with late options Hays Golden Mexican June and Surcropper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Pontotoc
Pasture Crops and Management for Yearround Livestock Feed
Pasture is the most economical feed and sufficient pasture acreage ensures continuous forage through the grazing season. Native grasses and mixtures like sweet clover lespedera ryegrass sudan bermuda and tame grasses suit county areas. Weed control through mowing, especially in June and early August, improves pasture quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan
Bermuda
Legume Hays Highlight Cowpeas Soybeans and Mung Beans
Summer legumes yield legume hays high in protein and feeding value. Cowpeas and mung beans adapt well to the county while soybeans perform best in fertile bottomland.
Russians Czechs sign wartime administration pact
London and Moscow announced a joint agreement for administering liberated areas of Czechoslovakia. The Soviet commander will hold supreme wartime authority, with a Czech delegate tasking administration and liaison duties until full Czech control resumes after hostilities.
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London
Czechoslovakia
Red Army
Moscow
Carpathians
V. Zmlebedev
H. Ripka
Czechslovak
Czechosovakia
Poscian
Birthrate forecast shows wartime peak fading after war
Census bureau official says the U S birthrate will fall from a wartime high of about 3 000 000 annually to roughly 2 100 000. Fertility analyst Wilson H Grabhill told statisticians at George Washington University that wartime births peaked in January 1943 at 103 per 1 000 women. the rate dropped to 85 6 by March 1944 and may reach 75 by November next year with a quick postwar rebound expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Wilson H. Gr
Bhill
Conference of Statisticians
George Washington University
Grabhill
Plywood Claims Supersede Steel for Aircraft Use
A manufacturer asserts plywood is stronger than steel by impregnating 45 wood layers per inch with a resin. British buyers source the material for airplane propellers amid rising demand.
Kerr details 175 million soil program for Oklahoma
Governor Kerr outlined a 15 year effort costing 175 million dollars to alleviate and repair soil damage in Oklahoma. He urged distribution of surplus construction machinery to speed conservation and cited acres affected by erosion blow land and irrigation prospects while listing needed equipment and seeking federal loan or grant support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma
Robert S. Kerr
Kerr
Don McBride
Planning Board
Army
Vandenberg Presses Fairness in Tax Bill
Senator Vandenberg argues the tax simplification bill would raise some taxes for families with two or more children while committee members signal broad approval. The proposal would set a flat 500 exemption per family member, altering child and head of family allowances, with offsets for charitable deductions and credits for higher contributions. Senator McCarran seeks a cabaret tax cut, but the finance committee chair doubts it will be included in current hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vandenberg
R.-Mich
Senate Finance Committee
Colin F. Stam
Joint
Congressional
Stem
Stam
McCarran
D.-Nev
Senate
George
D.-Ga
Finance Committee
Delaware Delegation Switches Support to Dewey at Convention
Delaware's six delegates and six alternates voted Saturday night to back Thomas E. Dewey for the Republican presidential nomination. The decision was announced at the home of Senator Buk, who was chosen chairman. Governor Walter W. Bacon was named vice chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Dewey
Wilmington
Del
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Buk
Walter W. Bacon
Veterans urge hearings on national war memorial auditorium
Washington May 8. Disabled veterans asked the house public relations buildings committee to hold hearings on a plan for a huge national war memorial auditorium here. D A V officials sponsored the legislation introduced by Rep Sheppard D Calif for honoring veterans of all American wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital
Washington
House Public Relations Buildings Committee
Rep
Sheppard
D-Calif
One Vacation in Our Country Without Gas
A wry remark notes the nation has only one vacation to spend and a lack of gas to reach it, highlighting fuel shortages and travel restrictions.
Flying Deuces Headed For Home After 49 Jap Planes Shot Down
The Flying Deuces marine fighter squadron completed its third combat tour in the Solomons, credited with 49 enemy planes in 18 weeks. Maj Donald Sapp of Miami led with nine fighters and one bomber, Lt Charles Jones of Mineola with six zeros, under Maj Alfred Gordon. The Corsair squadron helped neutralize bases at Rabaul New Britain Kavieng New Ireland and supported the Bougainville invasion from Munda and Bougainville airfields. Other members include Maj Gordon with three, Lt Carl T. McLean of Ardmore Oklahoma with three, and Lt oo O Reid of Delight Arkansas with two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Lewis
Waterbury
Charles D. Jones
Mineola
N. Y
Alfred N. Gordon
Desoto
Kans
Rabaul
New Britain
Kavieng
New Ireland
Munda
New Georgia Island
Bougainville
Flying Deuces
Wife Of Oklahoma Ace Is Happy
Barbara Johnson, wife of Capt. Robert S. Johnson, reports pride over her husband's latest air combat laurels as an ace with 27 to 25 confirmed kills. The Lawton couple keeps in touch through letters while he continues fighting in Europe. Johnson, 24, is described as cool and confident, having flown solo at 14 and held a 25- kill tally by mid April, including six over Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Okla
Barbara Johnson
Robert S. Johnson
Gilbert
Hubert Zemke
Gregory Boyington
Okanogan
Wash
Joe Foss
Sioux Falls
S. D
Rickenbacker
Pacific
Bong
Johnson
Berlin
RAF
A. G. Malan
Brendan
Paddy) Finucane
Malan
George
Screwball) Beurling
J. R. D. Braham
Copenhagen
J. E
Johnny) Johnson
France
Raf Pilot, Wing Comdr
Standford Ck
Memorial Service Set For Friday For Lt Mack Hacker
Memorial service for Lt Jerome Mack Hacker a Ada bomber pilot lost over the Gulf of Mexico last week will be held Friday May 12 at 2 30 p m at the First Baptist church Hacker was a church member His parents Mrs Lillian McKendree Hacker and the late Albert Hacker were married by the pastor Dr C C Morris A gold star will mark his name on the church Honor Roll the fourth such mark reflecting a third death in an airplane accident Bodies of two earlier victims rest in local cemeteries while Lt Somers Barnett burial is in Casablanca North Africa No trace was found of Hacker or crew but a gasoline slick and debris were located nearby
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Jerome Mack Hacker
Gulf of Mexico
First Baptist Church
Hacker
Lillian McKendree Hacker
Albert Hacker
C. C. Morris
George Morris
Buford Tiffin
Somers Barnett
Casablanca
North Africa
Sooner Breaks Eddie's Record In Air Aces Feat
Capt. Robert S. Johnson of Lawton Oklahoma a Thunderbolt pilot shot down two enemy planes over Germany to raise his total to 27 and become the first American ace in the European theater to surpass Capt Edward Rickenbacker's WWI record. His two latest kills were unofficial but likely to be confirmed, extending Johnson's tally in the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton’s Johnson
U. S
England
Robert S. Johnson
Lawton
Okla
Germany
Edward Rickenbacker
Johnson
Southwest Pacific
Richard S. Bong
Poplar
Wis
Thunderbolt
Com
Wind Blown Hen Causes Stir On Ada Main Street
A Leghorn hen was blown across Ada's Main Street on Sunday night. Cars paused to watch as the bird dodged traffic for about 30 minutes before wandering into a dark alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Main Street
Nazi Convoys Hit Sinking Ships Off Norway and Channel
Carrier-borne Royal Navy planes attacked two German convoys off Kristiansund Norway, sinking one medium supply ship and damaging three others while a large supply vessel was split in two. French coastal forces likely sank a supply ship and a trawler in the English Channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Navy
Norway
Admiralty
Barracudas
Fleet Air Arm
Kristiansund
Trondheim
Japanese Plan Ceremonies for Admiral Koga
A Japanese Domei dispatch reports funeral services for Admiral Mineichi Koga former commander in chief of the Japanese combined fleet set for May 12 at Nishi Honganji temple Tokyo. The broadcast cites Admiral Viscount Takayoshi Kato as funeral committee chairman and notes Koga died at his post in March and his body arrived in Tokyo on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koga
New York
Tokyo
Questions Rise Over GI Joes Reinstatement After War
The Attorney General prepares an opinion on reinstating returning G I Joes and G I Josses to prewar jobs. Veterans have 40 days after discharge to apply. if seeking old positions, local boards provide guidance and the district attorney can represent veterans in expedited court hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Attorney General's Office
G. I. Joes
G. I. Josses
Invasion Faces Germans With One Vital Decision
Washington May 8 German strategy makers face a fateful choice as a full scale allied invasion nears. They may gamble on destroying a beachhead or seek to stabilize lines for a stalemate, with crisis likely in six to eight days as they assess allied strength and air power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
London
Romanian Oil Output Cut by Allied Bombing in Balkans
Allied Air commander Lt Gen Ira C Baker announced Romanian oil output had been cut to one fourth of normal by bombs. He noted 200,000 tons of Allied bombs have fallen in the Mediterranean since 1942, and that Ploesti refining and Priesti area plants suffered severe damage. Baker praised MAAF strikes disrupting Balkan transport as German forces prepared for a Russian drive on the Bucharest plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied
Naples
Ira C. Baker
Mediterranean
Eaker
15Th Airforce
Nathan F. Twining
Baker
Balkan
Ploesti
Germany
MAAF
Priesti
Steaua Romana
Campina
Plesti
Pauline Webb Named Woolworth Manager in Okmulgee
Miss Pauline Webb left for Okmulgee to assume duties as manager of the F. W. Woolworth Company store there. She has been assistant manager in this district for two years and has worked for the company since 1934. In eleven states only two women have become Woolworth store managers, and she is the second. She is sister of Mrs. C. L. Boiles of Hillsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Webb
Okmulgee
F. W. Woolworth Company
Woolworth
Miss Webb
C. L. Boiles
Hillsdale
De Gaulle Backs Alliance With Russia Amid Tunis Speech
Gen Charles De Gaulle declares France seeks a permanent alliance with powerful Russia and direct practical cooperation with western powers. In a Tunis speech he urged recognition of French realities by the United States and Britain and attacked Allied doubts about his committee of national liberation, asserting overwhelming French support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Charles de Gaulle
France
Russia
Tunis
United States
Britain
Committee of National Liberation
Ada Urged to Pray as War Alarm Signs Echo
The Ada Ministerial Alliance asks residents to pause for earnest prayer when sirens and factory whistles signal invasion from Europe. The group urges solemn petitions to Almighty God during this critical time and notes arrangements for the alarms to sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
OWI
Europe
Funeral Services Held For Aviators In Switzerland
Funeral services were held for 12 of 16 American airmen who landed or crashed in Switzerland after bombing raids on Germany. The dead total 33, with four bodies still unrecovered in Lake Greifensee. American authorities plan a U S cemetery at Munsingen and will transfer 17 others buried earlier at Ragaz. Lt Everett Bailey of Stillwater Oklahoma was identified among the casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BEPN
Switzerland
Germany
Lake Greifensee
Zurich
Munsinga
U. S
Ragaz
Baltenswel
Everett Bailey
Stillwater
Okla
Car stolen from garage found four blocks away
Colorado Springs report says a car taken from in front of a garage was recovered four blocks away. The hood had no motor and authorities suspect the thief realized the vehicle was not operable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Politicians Known for Talking Yet Short of Action
A witty take notes that many politicians excel in rhetoric while tangible results remain scarce. The quip contrasts eloquence with practical achievement, implying ongoing public skepticism about political promises and outcomes.
For our flyers overseas things are looking up.
The snippet notes progress in air/defense or propaganda context and mentions Germans, hinting at optimism about overseas efforts. No clear events, dates, or organizations are specified beyond generic reference to Germans and overseas items.
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Marine Corps
NEA Telephoto
Ada News
Reds
Marine Squadron
Ace
Capt. Johnson
Mack Hacker
Sooner
Eddie
Leghorn
Mise Wek’ Leones
Okmulgee Pes
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