Campaign Plan Reflects 1910 Oklahoma Governor Race Dynamics
An editorial recalling Oklahoma campaign tactics discusses gubernatorial rivals from both parties, urging a state-wide tour akin to 1910’s four-candidate slate. It highlights Murray, Cruce, Ross, and Kirk, their stances on prohibition and economy, and a tale of Haskell’s brief behind the scenes outreach to sway Murray.
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Oklahoma
William H. Murray
Lee Cruce
Leslie P. Ross
Brant Kirk
Murray
Ross
Cruce
Haskell
C. L. Stealey
Anti-Saloon League
Prohibition
Stealey
Constitutional Convention
House of Representatives
League
Charlie Haskell
Askell
National tax reform urged to cut excise duties
The administration faces pressure to reduce excise taxes while financing a growing deficit. War era levies should go, but revenue needs remain high. The piece argues for a broad tax overhaul and paying as we spend, seeking a solution for prosperity without barriers.
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Washington
Candidate for U.S. Senate Prefers Saner Platform
The article profiles a little known U.S. Senate hopeful who doubts his own nomination and election chances. He cites deficit-financing end, Washington economy, and simple reforms, noting such ideas lack recent voter traction. The piece reflects on public misconception about handouts and questions high speed for humans versus trains.
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United States
Washington
Favorite Hours and Community Change Reflections
A column blends musings on preferred daily times with civic notes. It discusses Konawa soil district switch to Boggy district, potential county-based districts, soil conservation aims, and the Ada headquarters advantage. It reports a Confederate veteran’s death at 108, wartime unity, hospital ratings and expansion near Ada, and a Pittsburgh magnate pursuing Christian work amid business life.
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Konawa
Ada
Public View of President Truman Tour Justified
Readers express support for President Truman's travel to address the nation and defend his policies. The piece argues such outreach strengthens democratic accountability and reassures the public about the country's prospects amid possible external challenges.
Decline in old age aid highlights rising independent incomes
A letter expresses surprise that the Old Age Assistance roll falls while about 60,000 children remain on dependent rolls. The writer notes over 25,000 families receive children's aid, averaging roughly 300 per county, and asks readers to identify 90 eligible families, stressing no accusation of wrongdoing.
Stratford Society News Shower Honert Couple in Shawnee
Stratford society notes a miscelaneous shower honoring Jimmy Fields and Inez Craig, with Field graduates and Shawnee links, featuring games, prizes, and color themed refreshments. A pink and blue baby shower for Mrs Jim Vaden is listed, plus multiple club events and civic group gatherings across Stratford.
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Bessie Blower
Lela Corley
Stratford
Betty Lou Casey
Vera Ashbaugh
Pat Porterfield
Arthur Elliott
Clarence Davis
Ben Guderian
Austin Morris
Joe Church
Bill Holt
BE. G. Taylor
Dave Parsons
W. E. Ragsdale
H. K. Northcutt
C. L. Geno
Art Hull
Laura Addington
John Case
H. G. Williamson
J. L. Geno
H.J. Cooper
O. G. Harp
E. L. Daniel
Ettie Daniel
Elton Trey
Buddy Lindsey
Jim Vaden
Jaci Corley
Joan Griffin
Inez Craig
Miss Corley
Nades
C. B. Adams
C. S. Craig
Sid ‘Griffin
Nelma Lobaugh
Cloar
Bill Cloar
Arch Thompson
F. P. Staff
A .L. Shi
Blour
Thompson
Willie Watts
Burch Peek
Roy Watts
W. D. Jackson
Pat Reynolds
Delbert Jones
John Welch
Aubrey Robertson
C. cl Rossen
W. A. Goodwin
Karl Andrews
Kenneth Andrews
HW. Murray
C. A. Watts
Elmo
Hicks
Forrest Sheppard
J. A
Rutledge Out On $40 000 Bond For Slaying Conviction
Dr Robert C Rutledge Jr a 28 year old St Louis pediatrician freed on a 46000 bond at the state penitentiary pending appeal of his 70 year sentence for murdering Byron Hartman in Cedar Rapids Iowa last December 14 The appeal is scheduled for November before the state supreme court The case involved a man suspected in seduction of Rutledge s wife and an aircraft engineer from St Louis who accompanied him to Cedar Rapids The release marks his first freedom since his conviction and imprisonment
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Fort Madison
Robert C. Rutledge, Jr
Lone
State
St. Louis
State Supreme Court
Rutledge
Alste
Byron C. Hartman
St. Lewis
Cedar Rapids
L. S. Corett Omahs
Dr .Ruttedwe
Tired 82-Year-Old Pioneer Settles Near Roff
J R Kirk 82 of Rotf tired while waiting for a bus after visiting daughter Mrs W A Evans in Norman. A pioneer of Pontotoc county, he moved from Stratford to a Fitznugh area in 1912 and to Raff in 1919. He prefers solitude and says travel tires him more with age. He lives alone on the north edge of Roff and is content.
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J. R. Kirk
Rotf
W. A. Evans
Norman
Kirk
Pontotec County
Oklahoma
Stratford
Fitznugh
Raff
Roff
Cal Tinney Muses on a Tough Welcome to a Town
Cal Tinney recalls a difficult audience reception on a lecture tour. A town committee forbade political jokes and warned against criticizing local editors or reporting moral issues. He notes the paradox of hostile briefings yet friendly, laughing citizens who later welcomed him warmly.
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Aus‘tralia
Australia
Noosstor
General Sherman
Atlanta
Georgia
Boston
Jury to Decide If Horses Death Accident
Tulsa signals judge rules death of a three year old horse may be an accident or cruelty case. Judge Stanley C. Edmister ordered Rust bound over on cruelty to animals charge after a preliminary hearing. L Danferth accuses Rust of damag and strangling the animal while attempting to free itself. Rust freed without pending trial.
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Tulsa
Ghias
Pieas
Stanley C. Edmister
L. Danferth
Ctielf
Emotions Shape Appetite and Hunger, By Edith Barber
This piece explains hunger versus appetite, noting hunger involves stomach pangs while appetite is a craving for food even when not truly hungry. Emotions can boost or dampen appetite, with attention-seeking cited as a common cause of child food refusal. ultimately, a well child will eat when truly hungry.
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Valley View Hospital
Oklahoma University School of Medicine
Ada
Edith M. Barber
R C Certificates And Emblems Available At Red Cross
Certificates and emblems are available to those who passed the Senior Red Cross life saving course. Pick up at the Red Cross office on South Broadway, Mrs Dorothy Driskill. County executive secretary said Saturday. A Red Cross meeting will be held Monday at National Red Cross disaster HQ in Holdenville. Those interested should contact Mrs Driskill at 2402.
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Red Cross
South Broadway
Dorothy Driskill
Portaloc County
National Red Cross Disaster
Holdenville
Driskill
Tandakays Group and Busy See Blue Birds meet at schools
Camp Fire activities unfold with multiple groups meeting at Hayes Horace Mann and Washington schools. Awards committee notes 26 girls passing ranks led by Torch Bearer recipients Carrollee Pattingham and Norma Jane Swink. Bon voyage plans and Mother's Day crafts highlighted.
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Tandakays
Hayes School
Horace Mann
Mary Jaze Bradford
Adska
Scribe
Patsy Jackaom
Bondar
Washington Schoo
A. R. Wallace
Jessie Eubanks
Meiba Cottingham
Ruby Upton
Ruth Hager
Mary Jane Bradford
Carrollee Pattingham
Mayo Cottingham
East Fourth
Torcheater
Norma Jane Swink
Richard Swink
Roff
Grand Counci
Mary Helena Ray
Clyta Jo Clawton
Helena Kuras
Phyllie Buchanan
Rawnee Jan Click
Mary Kate Thrash
Mary Louise Bentley
Sandra Sue Upton
Lois Jean Smith
Sheila Meaders
Yvonne Hunt
Kay Kingery
Linda Geil Farnham
Jo Grant
Mary Alice Bond
Martha Shipe
Windi Luton
Farlena Hickey
Shirley Curlee
Sue Mopkemeier
Francea Jean Parry
Alice Faye Stalcup
Laurel Smith
Fay Spears
Independents Split on Imports Policy in 1959 Talks
Two independent oil groups diverge on relief approach for foreign imports. One predicts relief from importers, while the other says relief must come from Congress. Texas Railroad Commission will study the imports issue in Austin to set June crude production. Presidents of major importers have been asked to testify on second half 1959 import plans.
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Houston
Tex
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Washington Administration
Congress
Texas Railroad Commission
Austin
United States
Marriages Listed From Ada and Surrounding Areas
Stacy Howell age 22 of Pawnee wed Euceba Weatherly age 19 of Stone Wall. Tommie Johnson age 21 of Ada wed Prances Newton age 15 of Route 5. Earl Cleghorn age 21 of Roft wed Batricia Phillips age 19 of Sul our. Lester Freeman age 38 of Route 4 Ada wed Clara Mae Fox age 39 of Route 2 Ada.
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Stacy
Howell
Pawnee
Euceba Weatherly
Stonewall
Tommie Johnson
Ada
Divorce news unclear Brumley Myrtle region update
Entry mixed with date city Shawnee Oxia May 13 and scattered legible terms about a tri county sandlot baseball league launching a second season Sunday with three games as well as references to Bryson Werd construction Shawnee and a business college all in a fragmented report.
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Shawnee
Oxia
Tri-County Sandlot
Alate
Bryson-Werd
Ind Depew
Awnee
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