Murray Talks War Situation Here Says He Wants Salary
Former Oklahoma figure Murray spoke to a crowded district court audience about war aims and personal finances. He argued for staying out of war or aiding if entered, and spoke on Versailles blame while recounting his Congress tenure and belief in military preparedness.
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Murray
Bill Murray
Will Rogers
Liver Fiume
Tunisia
Berlin
Versailles
Balfour
United States
Furman Hargis
Pontotoc County
Sam Dew
John Lee
Bill Bevers
Charles Rushing
Clyde Kaiser
Buck Taylor
Oklahoma
Clint McCarty
Austin Deaton
Ford claims 1000 airplanes daily if unbarred by state control
Henry Ford told Detroit audiences that under favorable conditions his Ford Motor Co could produce 1000 standard design airplanes daily within six months. He urged minimal government interference and expert aviation guidance, denouncing war profiteering and warning against a costly defense buildup and hysteria. He cited past auto and Eagle boat milestones to illustrate mass production potential.
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David VJ. Wilkie
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Charles A. Lindbergh
Edward Rickenbacker
Ford
Europe
United States
Ambulance Trains Await Their Tragic Freight Pontotoc County
Local campaign quotes reflect a Pontotoc county race with J B Gilbreath seeking merit based support. Candidates including Thomas Goodman Fred McCabe and Clyde Click advocate for workers and voters while denying political alignment.
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Pontotoc County
J. B. Gilbreath
Thomas Goodman
Fred McCabe
Clyde Click
Rain Lifts Oklahoma Farmland Conditions Amid Light Hail
Light hail and localized washouts punctuate a week of improving crop conditions across Oklahoma as rains boost surface moisture and stock water. Wheat and oats show progress, corn and alfalfa grow well, with Ardmore receiving the heaviest weekly rainfall while southeastern counties report continued showers.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department
Nowata
Cleveland
McClain
Caddo
Commanche
Carter
Johnston
Jefferson
Pontotoc
Stephens
Love
Ardmore
Waurika
Itable
Antlers
Durant
Tuskahoma
Hollis
Lindsay
Harry Wahlgren
Idabel
Federal Reserve K
Kansas City
June Brides and Furniture Buying in 1940
June brides of 1940 are shopping for furniture and debate which pieces will stand the test of time. Wood experts from the U S forest service provide guidance on choosing durable designs and construction.
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U. S. Forest Service
Walnut and Mahogany Among Top Woods for Furniture
The article praises walnut and mahogany for furniture due to hardness, durability, color, and workability. It notes true mahogany comes from tropical America with names Cuban San Domingan Honduras or Mexican mahogany, while African and Philippine varieties differ in texture and finish. oak remains sturdy and versatile.
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New England
Tropical
America
San Domingan
Honduras
West
Africa
Philippines
Cbarser Oe
United States
Great Plains
Dewey criticizes Roosevelt for defense spending mismanagement
In Birmingham on May 29 Thomas E. Dewey condemned the Roosevelt administration for defense expenditures he described as mishandled by a "miscellaneous collection of incompetents." He warned the nation faces anemic economy and inadequate defenses after seven years of emergency spending. Dewey blamed Ickes Wallace Hopkins and Perkins for an alleged blitzkrieg on the treasury and an attrition war on business.
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Birmingham
Ala
Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt
Dewey
Congress
Ickes
Wallace
Hopkins
Perkins
Treasury
Aliens in Britain Face Tight Curbs in New Order
A new order restricts all aliens over 16 in the United Kingdom from midnight to 6 am in London and 10:30 pm to 6 am elsewhere unless they hold police permits. Aliens cannot own or control bicycles motor vehicles seagoing craft or aircraft. Uns settled residents must report to police on effect date. Hosts must notify police if an alien stays overnight in a private home.
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London
United Kingdom
Ose
Japs Plan Daily Bombardments of Shanghai and Chungking
Japanese naval air force plans daily bombardments of Shanghai and Chungking to break the spirit of Chinese resistance, following waves of attacks on Chungking that began last Sunday with 99 planes in four hours.
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Hankow
Shangking
Chungking
Reynaud Honors American War Dead Memorial Day Message
Premier Reynaud told Secretary Woodring in a Memorial Day message of unalterable brotherhood between French and American armies built on shared sacrifices. He noted the French army joins in homage to American soldiers who died in France. Woodring said he was deeply touched and hoped the dead did not die in vain.
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Washington
Reynaud
France
Woodring
Allies Knew It Says Red Paper on Belgium Surrender
An article in the army newspaper Red Star says British and French leaders knew for days Belgium would capitulate and blame King Leopold III. It also questions the French command and cites the replacement of General Gamelin by General Weygand amid rising capitulation talk among bourgeois leaders in France and Britain.
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Moscow
Red Star
Belgium
Leopold III
Gamelin
Maurice Gamelin
Allies
Maxine Weygand
France
Britain
Parachute losses reported in Holland campaign
British radio reported that about 7,000 of 10,000 German parachutists in the Holland invasion were killed. The broadcast said some were shot down by Dutch forces, but many others died when they landed too violently during the campaign.
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New York
Holland
National Broadcasting Company
Allen Handicaps Office Seekers
A Pontotoc County open meeting drew several candidates Tuesday night as they spoke to voters near Hughes Pontotoc county. One prospective voter accepted a card and listened to a brief pitch before replying that she lives across the county line in Hughes.
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Allen
Hughes
Pontotoc County
Hughes Coun- 3
Barbara Harden Celebrates 100th Birthday in Parkland
Mrs Barbara Harden marked her centennial in Parkland California by visiting a beauty parlor for a facial and saying the modern world is better than the one she knew before wartime.
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Parkland
Cal
Barbara Harden
Auxiliary officers plan memorials and Girls State program
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the B and P W club room to honor deceased members Mrs. Roy Meek and Mrs. Lattie Hughey and to outline memorial services for all veterans at Rosedale cemetery. They sponsor Girls State at Norman August 9 to 15 and report a successful poppy sale with thanks to helpers.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Roy Meek
Lattie Hughey
Legion
Rosedale Cemetery
Emma Faye Conrad
Auxiliary
American Legion
Ponca City
Girls
Norman
Ada
Harriette Schroeder
May Jean Massey
Anna Llea Fiener
B. P. W.club
Joe Roper
Lillian Gaither
H. E. Johnson
Jessie Cawthon
R. Rains
Westbrook
Mackey
Fiener
Patsy Johnson
Golfer Sharpes First Hole in One Amazes Guthrie
Guthrie May 29 Gerald Sharpe, a six week golfer, scored a hole in one on the 147 yard No 4 hole while playing with Lawrence Todd. Todd celebrated as Sharpe remained calm saying he did not know it was unusual.
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Guthrie
Gerald Sharpe
Lawrence Todd
Sharpe
Man dodges alleged red police ticket on overparked car
In Ponca City a retired business man rushed down the main street and found no red police ticket on his overparked auto. He joked he had spoken to the officer so he could not avoid marking the vehicle.
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Ponca City
Oklahoma's 1200 graduates to receive degrees June 3
About 1,200 University of Oklahoma seniors, the largest class in school history, will receive degrees on June 3 after a commencement address by Dr. Horace Taylor of Columbia University.
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Norman
University of Oklahoma
Horace Taylor
Department of Economics
Columbia, University
Oklahoma City License Plates Penalty Warning
Oklahoma City on May 29 reports motorists who do not buy 1940 license plates by Friday night face the license fee penalty as warned by the tax commission.
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Oklahoma City
The
Tax Commission
Government aviation program yields first pilots at Oklahoma Baptist University
In Shawnee on May 29 the government sponsored aviation training produced the first pilots at Oklahoma Baptist University. Three students including Jack Voyles Vinita and Will Lowery Henryetta and Jim Walerk Altus earned flying licenses after successful final tests. In Southward on May 29 Glen Lee a 40 year old foreman was crushed in an accident.
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Shawnee
Oklahoma Baptist University
Jack Voyles
Vinita
Will Lowery
Henryetta
Jim Walerk
Altus
Glen Lee
Quarry Tragedy Claims Worker Under 3,000-Pound Load
A worker died after a dump cart weighing 3,000 pounds toppled into a quarry at a United States Gypsum company plant yesterday. Authorities investigate the incident and identify the victim.
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United States Gypsum Company
Oklahoma Fall Allocation of Blankets and Sheeting
The surplus commodities corporation has allotted 63 000 blankets and 60 000 yards of sheeting for distribution to the poor in Oklahoma next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Surplus Commodities Corporation
Oklahoma
Texas Delegation Backing Garner Solid at State Convention
In Waco on May 29, Texas 46 Democratic votes were pledged to Jack Garner with fist fueled scenes as supporters rallied around his bid. Delegation chair was Rep. Sam Rayburn with Lyndon Johnson as vice chair, praising Roosevelt’s leadership and pledging no opposition to his policies.
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Waco
Tex
Legislation Targets American Eagle with Fines and Jail
Congress approved a bill sending to Roosevelt for signature imposing a $500 fine and six months imprisonment for capturing or killing an American eagle. The measure describes the eagle as a symbol of American freedom beyond a mere bird of biological interest.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Pheasant Hen Chooses Quiet Willows Training Yard
In Willows California a pheasant hen nests on a quarter-acre tract used by Allen Sharpe a professional dog trainer for training 16 hunting dogs Sharpe built a pen around the nest to protect it and the bird and dogs have coexisted so far.
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Willows
Cal
California
Allen Sharpe
Sharpe
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