U S Soldier Most Expensive Yet Well Supplied
Elton C. Fay reports that the United States soldier appears the most costly to feed equip and maintain with direct costs averaging 2858 dollars per year and total indirect costs rising to 5247 dollars annually excluding training for raw recruits. Estimates from embassies and the Committee on the Present Danger vary and may omit some items. The British figure cited shows 1200 dollars for pay and maintenance including food medical service clothing equipment and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton C. Fay
Washington
United States
Army
Baptists Protest Vatican Mission Over Marriage Policy
In Miami on May 19 Southern Baptists approved protests to the president and Congress against appointing a Vatican ambassador. They urged an educational program on church state separation and warned against Catholic demands in interfaith marriage, including instructing Baptist spouses before marriage and restricting religious upbringing of unborn children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Southern Baptists In Convention
Congress
Czny
Vatican
Army Tests Atomic Defense Tactics In Korea
In Korea's Ninth Corps more than 10 000 U S troops conduct Operation Mushroom front line drills to study defenses against atomic blasts without using actual bombs. Much remains secret while underground communications and vital activities are tested. Maj Gen Willard G Wyman notes results from U S Nevada tests guide measures applied to combat operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Korea
Willard G. Wyman
United States
Nevada
Debunking Classic Myths About Bats Cats and Elephants
The text states three common beliefs are false: bats snarl in women's hair, falling cats always land on their feet, and elephants are afraid of mice. It asserts none of these notions are true.
Central Oklahoma Dairy Show Set for May At Ada Fairgrounds
Entries pour in for the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show to be held May 22 to 24 at the Ada fairgrounds. The Ada Chamber of Commerce sponsors four breeds Holsteins Milking Shorthorns Guernseys and Jerseys with premiums and ribbons. Local and out of county breeders from Murray college Tishomingo Seminole Johnston Garvin Carter Marshall Okfuskee Grady and others prepare to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Oklahoma
Fairgrounds
C. H. Hailey
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Murray College
Tishomingo
Jersey
Morgan Walker
Tishomingo College
John B. Steward
Calvin Walker
Oklahoma Holstein Breeders Association
Hailey
Seminole
Johnston
Garvin
Carter
Marshall
Okfuskee
Grady
Ray Thompson
Pauls Valley
Roscoe Hendrix
Chickasha
As Guerkink
Ardmore
Bethel Loney
Okemah
Earl Williams
Madill
Dean Young
Fitzugh
Charles Morrow
Fitzhugh
Vernon Young
Clyde Molly
D. C
Joe Hunter
American Milking Shorthorn Society
Genesee
Kansas
Pontotoc County 4-H Delegates to State Contest Named
Twelve Pontotoc county 4 H club boys are selected for state contests based on county round up performance and event type. Delegates include Ray and Ccie Young, Jerry Murphy, J E Jones, Dean Young, Charles Morrow, Charles, Carrel Bryant, Vernon Young, William Carter, Bob Reed, John Ross, and Odell Deaton. They depart Stillwater on May 27 and return May 30 after preparing demonstrations and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Ray
Ccie Young
Fitzhugh
Jerry Murphy
J. E. Jones
Allen
Dean Young
Charles Morrow
Charles
Carrel Bryant
Cedar Grove
Vernon Young
William Carter
Byng
Bob Reed
Francis
John Ross
McLish
Odell Deaton
Stillwater
31st Annual 4-H Club Round Up Held at A and M Campus
The 31st annual 4 H club round up is scheduled for May 27 to 30 on the Oklahoma A and M college campus. About 2000 4 H boys and girls are expected to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
MiGs Hit by Sabres as F‑84s Cut Rail Lines in Korea
Communist MiGs were swept by U S Sabre jets on Saturday in Northwest Korea in aggressive attacks. F 84 Thunderjet pilots reported cutting 60 rail lines by dusk. Air Force said strikes hit 12 buildings 31 field pieces 32 bunkers and six antiaircraft positions as a patrol near Panmunjom killed 27 Reds and wounded 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
Fifth Air Force
Air Force
Panmunjom
Eighth Army
Truman appoints former FBI spy hunter to civil rights unit
Robert R. Granville, an 11 year FBI veteran and last assignment as field supervisor of explosions in New York, was named executive director of the President's Committee on Government Contract Compliance. The 11 man committee aims to ensure contractors comply with nondiscrimination clauses in contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FBI
Truman
Robert R. Granville
Esplonge
New York
New Life for Bank Robins Rests on Shelter Plan
In Waukesha Wisconsin three baby robins born in a vaulted basement nest were moved to a bank roof then placed in a nearby tree to join a foster robin family. WAUX offered a 25 dollar defense bond for ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha, Wis.p
Robins
Waukesha National Bank
Robn
Wisconsin
WAUX
Mig Figi
Jack Schomake
Bank
Finily
Figi
Schomake
Fgi
Safety Show Is of General Interest in Ada
Frisco railroad employees present a large safety program at East Central college Ada at 7:30 p m inviting public attendance. Fifteen Frisco officials will attend with emphasis on safety in all lines of work shaping future local safety meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Railroad
East Central College
Ada
Lloyd T. Ables
Frisco Safety Committee
Frisco
Eisenhower changes mailing address for subscriptions
Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower orders new mailing address Morning side Drive New York for magazine subscripts. The change ties to the president of Columbia University whose residence is at that address. General Eisenhower is currently on leave from Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Morningside Drive
New York
Columbia University
Columbia
Annual Field Day Set for Tuesday in Stratford
The seventh annual Field Day occurs Tuesday May 20 starting at 9 at Perry Fruit Farm 3½ miles north of Stratford on SH 19. Stops include vetch trials at Alton Perry farm Layton Wood farm strip cropping and more with demonstrations by SCS FHA PMA and Stillwater agronomist Roy Oswalt. Free lunch at noon served by Methodist women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Perry Fruit Farm
Alton Perry
Layton
Chester Coleman
Lowell Caskey
A. J. Maxwell
Roy Oswalt
Stillwater
Mr. Maxwell
W. C. Stamper
King Ranch
Ted Milford
Kentucky 31 Rescue
Leroy Horn
Stratford Veterans’ Agricultural Class and
Garvin Soil Conservation District
Truman Calls Oil Bill Robbery in Broad Daylight
President Truman calls the oil land bill robbery in broad daylight and vows to veto. Congress completed action with Senate voice vote after House passage 247 to 89. He argues offshore oil lies under federal ownership and is a national asset potentially worth billions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
House
Americans For Democratic Action
U. S. Supreme Court
Man Cleared When Other Confesses
A Chicago man jailed seven months on a murder charge was told another man has confessed. The confessor, Theodius Hester, named Arthur Murphy and Percy King as participants in the robbery slaying of Mrs. Helen Benson. Authorities said the confession may clear Grant Smith, with the case to be dismissed if proven true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grant Smith
William Fredrickson
James Droney
Smith
Helen Benson
South Side
Theodius Hester
Arthur Murphy
Percy King
John Golden
King
Los Angeles
Murphy
Hester
Benson
Eugene
John Long
California
Ada Junior High Ninth Grade Final Program This Week
This week the Ada Junior high ninth grade class closes with a Coulter Martens directed program by Mrs. Bill Winn. The night features special music class prophecy honor rolls and awards from American Legion Tanta Study club and Danforth. Cast includes Bryan Medlock Eddie Dic us Sue Lindsey Marlene Clark Jackie Martin Ben Platt Dana Collins Norma Cathey Suellen Plummer Johnnie Sue Smith Rita Nickell Sharlene Thomas Bryce Lewis Jane Roberts Glen Childers George Stewart. The play follows a promotion program broadcast from Good Ship Happy Days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Junior High School
Coulter Martens
Bill Winn
American Legion
Danforth
Bryan Medlock
Eddie Dicus
Sue Lindsey
Marlene Clark
Jackie Martin
Ben Platt
Dana Collins
Norma Cathey
Suellen Plummer
Johnnie Sue Smith
Rita Nickell
Sharlene Thomas
Bryce Lewis
Jane Roberts
Glen Childers
George Stewart
Dairy foods exhibits at Central Oklahoma Dairy Show
Ada Chamber of Commerce sponsors dairy foods exhibits for 4-H club girls and home demonstration club members at the county fair grounds on May 23. Entries run 10 am to 1 30 pm with judging at 1 30 pm by John Boehr of A and M college. Two divisions, multiple classes from dairy products, refrigeration provided, with demonstrations on hats and sewing as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Mote
Minne Lou McDaniel
Dairy Foods
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Central Oklahoma
County Fair Grounds
John Boehr
Extension Dairyman
M. College
Twelve Pontotoc 4-H girls prepare for state round up
Twelve Pontotoc County 4-H girls train for the state 4-H club round up at Oklahoma A and M College in Stillwater from May 27 to 30. They compete in demonstrations speeches dress revue and health, with selected members Mary Ann Griffith June Farr Sharon Reynolds Francis Davis Carol Young Robby Young and others. The event showcases county efforts and 4-H youth development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
A. and M. College
Stillwater
Mary Ann Griffith
June Farr
Sharon Reynolds
Carol Young
Robby Young
Mary Lou McKeel
Barbara Wigley
County HD Chorus Practice at First Baptist Ada
The county home demonstration chorus will meet at 1 p m Friday May 23 at the First Baptist church in Ada led by Mrs. R L Hale. Members and prospective singers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
First Baptist
Ada
R. L. Hale
Cedar Grove and Other Clubs Meet This Week
The HD Club schedule lists meetings from May 19 to May 22. Cedar Grove with Mrs. Annie Scroggins on May 19, Pecan Grove with Mrs. Sam Dew on May 20, Union Valley in the club room on May 20, Allen with Mrs. Gladys Hamilton on May 21, Happy land at the school on May 21, and Lawrence at the church on May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HD Club
Cedar Grove Club
Annie Scroggins
Pecan Grove Club
Sam Dew
Union Valley Club
Allen
Gladys Hamilton
Ada Airport News and Local Aviation Buzz
John Hall of Youngstown Airways visits during vacation and flies a Beech Bonanza. Mullinix Construction Co ships a Bonanza. Tulsa Tribune Navion photo plane reports for minor repairs. Center oil field workers fly Champion aircraft to job sites. Airport offers entertainment and cooling, with Central officials inviting visitors. Central office handles about 40 information calls daily for worldwide travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. McVey
O’neal
Neb
Turner Beach
Mullinix Const. Co
Oklahoma City
Tulsa Tribune
Dr. Ogle
Wewoka
Central
Frank Wells
Rural school groups tour Central Air schedule
Over a week 283 children and 24 teachers visited Central Air lines facilities and DC3 aircraft. Visits by Vanoss Stratford Tupelo students during Monday to Wednesday were followed by praise from CA advisory executive Jack Lennox for the steady stream of tours and interest in the planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Airlines
Central
Vanoss
Stratford
Tupelo
Jack Lennox
Armed Forces Day Draws Many Here
Hundreds visited the Armed Forces Day exhibit at 112 South Rennie on Saturday and again this afternoon from 1 30 to 8. The display features weapons from today’s forces, show battle scenes, atomic tests, and a film of Marines’ 1950 Chosin Hungnam retreat. Recruiters praised strong public turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
South Rennie
Uncle Sam
Chosin
Hungnam
Atoka High Plans Baccalaureate Service for 1952 Graduates
Atoka High School holds a Sunday night baccalaureate in the auditorium with Rev. Robert J. Rodisch delivering the sermon and Rev. Will M. Thompson giving the invocation. The mixed chorus will sing Battle Hymn of the Republic as processional and recessional, with sacred selections O Rejoice Ye Christians Loudly and My Lord What a Mornin. The graduating class lists 60 names led by valedictorian Jean Marie Hobbs and salutatorian Sue Lemmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoka High School
Robert J. Rodisch
First Presbyterian Church
Will M. Thompson
Charles Edward Mead
Earnest Morton
G. W. Ralls
Dennis Dee Ray
Jimmie Hugh Rogers
Glo L. Rounsaville
Alonzo Shoemake Jr
Troy G. Trent
Floyd West
Morris A. Weaver
Dean Winkle
James G. Betts
Tommy Joe McRorey
Billye Jo Ables
Elma Lee Atteberry
Fleeta Mae Bell
Patricia Mae Bagwell
Alice Emogene Buckley
Billie Eugenia Atkisson
Carolyn Carney
Lou Ann Choate
Eleanor Jane Collier
Rachel (Dalton) Daffin
Ruie June Daffin
Mary Ann Dollar
Barbara Finch
Jean Marie Hobbs
Juanita June Jones
Ruth Lee Kimes
Sarah Ann Miller
Wanda Lorene Maxey
Shirley Mills
Alice Carol McCasland
Marlene (Mills) Payne
Sara Lee Surrell
Carol Lynn Sartin
Patricia
Refineries to Be Busy Again Soon
Oklahoma refineries near end of strike with union leader predicting most plants back within a week as talks proceed at West Tulsa Texas Co. plant and Ponca City Cities Service facility. Conoco and Independent Oil Workers agreed to a 15 cent hourly raise with bonuses. wage board must approve. Additional negotiations planned at Drumright Tide Water Drumright and other sites next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
CIO
W. W. Allen
Continental Oil Co
Independent Oil Workers of Oklahoma
Conoco
Ponca City
Wage Stabilization Board
Tide Water
Drumright
Deep Rock
Cushing
Johnson Oil Co
Cleveland
Champlin Oil Co
Enid
Anderson-Prichard
Cyril
Sinclair
Odets to Testify On Red Reports
Playwright Clifford Odets will testify Monday in a public session of the House Un American Activities Committee. Kazan had named Odets as a 1934 to 1936 Communist party cell member but said he left due to disillusion with regimentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pi Clifford Odets
House Un-American Activities Committee
Odets
Elia Kazan
Communist Party
Kazan
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U.S
Vatican Mission
Oakland
Mukwonago
George Yeoman
Hennessey
Oklahoma State Mat Service
Lester F. Smith
Holstein Friesian Association
Brattleboro
Vermont
Springfield
Missouri
Guernsey
Sabres
Vault
Tidelands
Jack Inman
Nowata
Inman
Associated Press
Partyline News For Farm Women
Hazel Biggs
Nancy Grose
Wanda Keeling
Betty Landers
Roff Home
Letha Nichols
Oklahoma Library Commission
ADA Airport News
DCI
John Hall
Youngstown Airways
Youngstown, O
Huff and Whitney
Atoka High Grads
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