Vets Pass Up 2 Billion In Government Benefits
World War II veterans are not claiming about 2.57 billion dollars in benefits. GI education and training funds, terminal leave payments, and unclaimed checks total the missed amounts, with only a fraction of eligible veterans actually applying or enrolling. VA and DAV note crowded schools and high employment as factors, urging action and potential reforms for disabled veterans.
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Washington
Treasury
Veterans Administration
Veterans’ Organizations
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Congress
Congresses
U. S
Treasury Office
General Accounting Office
American Legion
Students of Veterans’ Affairs
Disabled American Veterans Organization
DAV
President Truman rushes to mother amid life battle
In Grandview Missouri on May 17 President Truman visited his ailing 94 year old mother Mrs Martha Truman at the Hotel Muehlebach saying she is improving after a February hip fracture. Doctors described her condition as a tired heart yet she has shown courage in her struggle for life.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Grandview
Truman
Martha E. Truman
Muehlebach
Wallace Graham
Graham
Kansas City
Truman renews push for national health program
President Truman reiterates his five point plan for national health coverage including compulsory insurance. He signed the final draft of the message at Grandview while with his gravely ill mother Mrs Martha E Truman. The message may go to Congress at noon after courier delivery from Washington.
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Kansas City
Truman
Congress
Charles G. Ross
Grandview
Washington
Ross
Martha E. Truman
Memorial Day Service Inspires The Blue and Gray Poem
The Memorial Day service at Friendship cemetery honoring Union and Confederate soldiers inspired a poem titled The Blue and Gray. The event gathered local veterans and community members to reflect on shared history and sacrifice.
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Friendship Cemetery
Forecasting Labor Legislation to Be Signed by Truman
Senator Ellender predicts the labor disputes bill will mirror the Senate version and be signed by President Truman. The CIO calls for a veto, labeling both bills destructive to collective bargaining, while Fulbright supports a conference version close to the president’s favored measure.
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Truman
Washington
Ellender
D-La
Senate
House
CIO
America
Fulbright
D-Ark
Traveler Wins Naming Contest For Jimmy Macias Colt
Jimmy Macias known as Hamburger King held a public naming contest in his Ada column News and Nonsense. May 14 draw produced 1 700 entries from multiple states with the winning name Traveler submitted by Mrs Oscar Donaghey.
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Jimmy Macias
Jimmy
Oscar Donaghe
South Rennie
Ada
Macias
West Main Street
Hamburger King
Burger King
Thunderjet
Tornado King
Golden Billy
Bronze Trigger
Cyclone
Starlight
Flicker
Shawnee
McAlester
Tupelo
Contrahoma
Sulphur
Stonewall
Fittstown
Coalgate
Vaness
Marshall Urges Charter for World Trade Organization
Secretary of State Marshall called for a charter to form a global trade organization during World Trade Week, urging unity to avoid economic conflict. He noted the need for cooperation among 18 trading nations at Geneva and cited rapid progress toward broad negotiations and faster drafts than bilateral pacts.
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Washington
Marshall
International Trade Organization
World Trade United Nations
United States
Geneva
State Department
Lipton Auctioned Tea To Prove Quality In Mincing Lane
Sir Thomas Lipton reportedly auctioned a pound of tea for 180 dollars in Mincing Lane to prove the tea’s quality after rivals accused him of selling inferior product. The stunt highlighted Lipton’s confidence in his blend and marketing message.
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Thomas Lipton
Famous Mincing Lane
Friday Rain Delays Garden and Farm Work in Ada
Ada suffers another soaking shower as the town records 1.25 inches from the week with .70 inches Friday and .55 overnight. Temperatures rise to a Friday high of 76 degrees and a low of 56 as continuous showers test patience and fields.
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Ada
Restaurant Worker Training Course Set for Ada Week
A county and state health training program for Ada restaurant and cafe staff runs May 19–23 at City Hall with three daily sessions. About 64 establishments and 322 food handlers are targeted. Mayor Spencer proclaims Restaurant Week and urges broad attendance. Certificates issued after four classes. program features films and talks on sanitation and cooperation.
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County
State Department of Health
Department of Vocational Education
Department of Distributive Education
Oklahoma A. and M. College
Ada
Charles Spencer
A. and
M. College Department of Distributive Education
Oklahoma
Bert Poe
Spencer
W. E. Hansen
W. D. Hayes
Frank M. Barrett
Oil Operator W. D. Egolf Dies At 70 In Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City May 17 A heart attack proved fatal today to W. D. Egolf an oil operator active since 1912 in Oklahoma City and Muskogee. He came to Oklahoma City in 1932 after starting in the oil business at Chanute Kansas and moved to Muskogee about 1912.
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Oklahoma City
W. D. Egolf
Muskogee
Egolf
Chanute, Kas
Fat Man or Fathead Rivalry Sparks Public Debate
A lighthearted local argument compares popular nicknames with playful bravado. Citizens tease which moniker better reflects public figures, fueling online chatter and small talks at gatherings.
Chinese Reds Push Near To Changchun
A Chinese Communist column reached seven miles south of Changchun placing the capital under siege. Another unit moved 12 miles southwest to seize the airfield while martial law was declared. Protests by students in Shanghai Peiping and Nanking added to civil unrest as authorities warned against demonstrations.
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Changchun
Red Army
Hwaiteh
Red
China
Shanghai
People’s Political Council
State Council
Peiping
National Peking University
Youth Army
National Yingshih University
Ministry of Education
Pecan Grove Holds Surprising Closing Party
Children at Pecan Grove school gathered at Mrs. H. V. Burroughs home for a closing day celebration. Royce Lee Fulton won a reading prize, Lavenia Newton memorized the most Bible verses, and Lois Bivins earned high grades across six weeks. Perfect attendance went to Bob Bevins, Royce Lee Fulton, Luvenia Newton, and Van Newton. Attendees included Royce Lee Fulton Bob Bivins Bill Bivins Deloris Ross Lois Bivins Luvenia Newton Donald Dyer Marion Bivins Van Newton and the hostess.
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Pecan Grove School
H. V. Burrough
Royce Lee Fulton
Lavenia Newton
Lois Bivins
Bob Bevins
Luvenia Newton
van Newton
Bob Bivins
Bill Bivins
Deloris Ross
Donald Dyer
Marion Bivins
Delaney Wildcat Reaches 6225 Feet in Garvin County
In Garvin County W A Delaney Jr reports a wildcat depth of 6225 feet for his No 1 Simpson well. Drilling begins below surface pipe at Delaney No 1 Chism and Bates. Chickasha plans a summer band program from June 2 to July 19 under Charles L Emmons.
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W. A. Delaney Jr
Garvin County
Simpson
Delaney No. 1
Chism
Bates
Chickasha
Okla
Charles L. Emmons
Spectacular Fire Cause and Safety Show Is Planned
The U S Bureau of Mines plans a 7 30 p m May 26 fire safety demonstration at McLish high school near Fittstown. G M Kintz of Dallas will lead a two hour display showing safe handling of fuels and extinguisher use with dramatic demonstrations.
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U. S. Mines Bureau
McLish High
United States Bureau of Mines
McLish High School
Fittstown
Carter Oil Company
W. T. Mills
Carter
Fitts
Ada Fire Department
G. M. Kintz
Dallas
Texas City
Kintz
Mills
Ada
Ada grade schools praised for active music year
Rex O. Morrison reports Ada public schools grade music departments were unusually active all year with numerous programs. Highlights include Glenwood May 22 chorus Old King Cole and Willard May 9 operetta A Little Bit of Holland. Proceeds funded equipment and school music needs.
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Rex O. Morrison
Ada Public Schools
Glenwood School
Holland
Willard School
Jack
Jill
Irving School
Irving
Final Meeting On Pre Schoolers Held At Willard
A five week course on school readiness for mothers of pre school and first grade children concluded at Willard. Miss Neva Kennon led discussions on physical intellectual emotional and social growth. About 40 mothers attended at various sessions and summary articles by Kennon will appear later in the summer.
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Willard
Neva Kennon
Elizabeth Wimbish Siberts
Henryetta
Robert Wimbish
Miss Kennon
Mollie Marshall
Court Term Opens With 27 Appeals Set
The Tenth United States Circuit Court of Appeals begins its annual appellate term with 27 cases scheduled for review. The docket runs Monday through Thursday. Judges Orrie L. Phillips of Colorado Walter Haxman of Kansas Sam Bratton of New Mexico A. P. Murrah of Oklahoma serve on the court.
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Oklahoma City
Tenth
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Orrie L. Phillips
Colorado
Walter Haxman
Kansas
Sam Bratton
New Mexico
A. P. Murrah
Oklahoma
Ada C of C Issues Registered Dairy Calves Saturday
Ada Chamber of Commerce issued thirty four registered dairy calves Saturday to farm youths with 67 still to be issued. The shipment included 24 Jerseys and 10 Milking Short horns from Texas. one more calf remains. Sixty six calves expected from Wisconsin later in the week. County agent C. H. Hailey noted enthusiasm as new owners join, with about 20 participants from last year. Names mentioned include Betty and Bobby Sullivan, Lolita Laxton, and Marlene Higdon. Breeds split roughly evenly among Guernseys Holsteins and Milking Shorthorns.
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Ada Chamber of Commerce Committee
Fairgrounds
Tex
Wisconsin
C. H. Hailey
Betty
Bobby Sullivan
Fitzhugh
Lolita Laxton
Pecan Grove
Marlene Higdon
Oakman
Hailey
Medals Delayed For Tulsa Woman In British Honors
Mrs Frank Salthouse a British born Tulsa resident learned she had been awarded the British Empire medal for service to the war effort. A letter from H R S Brett of the British embassy in Washington said shortages in metal will delay delivery of the honor known as his majesty medal for service in the cause of freedom. She helped with the bundles for Britain campaign and entertained British pilots training in Oklahoma during the war.
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Tulsa
Okla
Frank Salthouse
Britishborn
Tulsan
H. R. S. Brett
Washington
United Kingdom
Brett
Britain
Oklahoma
Adair County Strawberries See A Strong Harvest
Strawberry growers in Adair county report a robust harvest with acreage nearly doubling the 1948 crop as the season progresses. The industry shows signs of expanding market demand and increased production this year.
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Adair County
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