Oklahoma City Tulsa Turnpike Delayed By Policy Disputes
Oklahoma City Tulsa toll road construction stalls after policy fights over interchange routing and surfacing materials. A Sapulpa route change lengthens the path by about 1700 feet, raising costs to 500000 to 1000000 dollars. Delays threaten a court receivership if bond issues suffer, with work paused at Sapulpa awaiting final route decision.
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Dayton Blair
Oklahoma City
Sapulpa
Deteuw, Cather & Co
Isk
Authority
Cornish
William Cornish
McAlester
Murray
Denver
Democratic National Committee
H. E. Bailey
Bailey
Roy J. Turner
Jong
Oil production alarms Chapman says surplus capacity near danger
Secretary of the Interior Chapman warned that the nation face a dangerously low surplus crude oil production capacity. He noted excess capacity has fallen from more than 1,000,900 barrels to under 500,000 since last summer, stressing the PAD must coordinate with 18,000 U S producers and state regulators.
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Washington
Chapman
Patroleum Administration For Defense
PAD
Cealing
Army Chief Off to Europe for Inspection Tour
Gen J Lawton Callins army chief of staff departed by air for a European inspection tour of American troops and installations. He plans a 10 day to two week visit with stops in Paris Heidelberg and Salzburg and Trieste in the U S occupation zones following testimony before Senate committees.
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Washington
J. Lawton Callins
Army
Europe
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committee
MacArthur
Paris
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Heidelberg
Salsburg
U. S
Vole Army Defeat of Sennacherib Halted by Rodent Horde
The ancient tale recounts a tiny vole swaying a great battle. While the Assyrian king Sennacherib camped near the walls, a nocturnal rodent swarm gnawed arrows and sleepers, tipping an army’s fortune.
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Mnite
Sennacherib
Collins says Soviets fear China casualties in Korea
Gen J Lawton Collins told Senate investigators the Soviet Union is becoming concerned by heavy Chinese Communist casualties in Korea. He said a peace settlement based on the 38th parallel remains possible and defended MacArthur as having violated a policy by approaching the Manchurian border.
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Washington
J. Lawton Collins
Russia
Korea
Collins
United Nations
Senate
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Sollins
U.S
Japan
Collinge
Senator Hickenlooper
Rowe
Cost of ancient Roman roads compared to modern highways
If built today, the ancient Appian Way and other Roman highways would cost about six times as much as modern improved highways. The comparison highlights differences in construction methods and material requirements between ancient and contemporary road networks.
Stratford Church News WMU Meeting and Local Clergy Departures
The Stratford WMU met May 22 with opening prayer by B Patlawh. Evalyn Bell led lessons on stewardship and treasure. Members heard reports on visits. various sermons and topics were shared. Rev. E E Hamilton will preach at First Baptist Sunday and depart for Hobbs N M. Vacation Bible school runs across several churches with directors named. The fifth Tuesday Union meeting was postponed two weeks due to Bible school.
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WMU
B . Patlawh
Sion
Evalyn Bell
Jesseh
W. Losaugh Gat
Akin
A. Low
Ananiag
Sapphira
W. Cook
Ira Critchfield
Lewis Heed
Brrs
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Violet Smith Ada
Willie Milligan
E. Warren
O. E. Nichols
Hugo Callen
Ruth McCurdy
Fredair Warren
Lee Fuster
Tom Sales
Alwin Smith
Ws.c.s
Church Annex
Ros Watts
Laura Phillips
Karl Andrews
A. H. Ski, Jr
H. K. Andrews
Deiber Jones
Mattie Station
R. C. Adams
Earp
Wanen
Barbs and Bites From a Turbulent Time
Mixed local items report a treasury note on dollar baste totals, health advice urging calm, a Mim tz man injuring an arm beating rugs, and vacation season prompting dental checkups. The piece hints at broader social chatter and seasonal shifts affecting families and youth activity.
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Mim Tz
Legislation Signs Murray’s Official State Bird Oklahoma
Oklahoma City reports Gov. Johnston Murray signed a house resolution naming the scissor-tailed flycatcher the official state bird for its economic value and insect control. He also signed 43 other bills including measures on bastardy proceedings vehicle smoking limits highway dedications and state fund transfers. The session saw debates on crime herbicides and public safety with multiple items approved.
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Oklahoma City
Mar
Oklahoma
Johnston Murray
House
Low Allard
Pessen
Denver
Pittsdare
Commissioners of Land Office
State Department of Public Safety
Cimarron County
County Fair Board
Truck Burns Cremates Driver in Creekside Crash
A 52 year old truck driver James Berry died Saturday when his truck left the road seven miles south of Sapulpa, struck a creek bank and caught fire. He was hauling a fertilizer load for Thurston Chemical Co. of Tulsa and Joplin. Oklahoma highway deaths rose to 431 year to date, up from 175 last year.
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Ine
Pinar
Torley
James MM. Berry
Contra
Highway Patrol
Berry
Tuck
Sapulpa
Thurston Chemical Company
Tulsa
Joplin
Oklaharma
First Methodists Bible School Opens June 4
Daily Vacation Bible school with Kevir and Mead continues each day. The ship will begin each day and end at a set time. All plans completed. Mrs. Ray Stewed will lead the KIOMID. The First Methodists school promises a unique program with strong community interest.
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Kevir
Mead
Ray
Wil Bey
Stratford Society News Garden club and community notes cross paths
The Stratford Society reports a lively sequence of gatherings. Members hosted a social at Dira Tomare’s home with gifts exchanged and a color motion picture screened. New members joined. home made ice cream and rose cake desserts were shared. The Round Up Club held a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Lester Cook. Thirty five band and glee club members visited Oklahoma City for a zoo and lake outing. The W.S.S. hosted a pink and sun shower for Mrs. Lester Cook at the church with games, gifts, and refreshments. The postings list many local names, birthdays, and social events through a busy period.
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Dira
Tomare
HO. Wilson
Panama City
J. W. Mang
Newts
Elbert Alfred
N. F. Meter
W. Q. Jackson
John Williers
J. P. Harney
Tred Diebel
Mollie Fortis
LC Nighols
Aubrey Robertson
Elvis Howell
Critchfield
O. M. Saltee
Elm
Jess Morris
Ars
Glen Grider
Morris
James
Alma James
Oklahoma City
Lincoln Park
Bering Lake
Doyal Burton
Miss Davis
Paul Barrett
Gilbert Patton
Billy Cole
Betty Cole
Glenna Ardreys
JoAnn James
Charlize Forrester
LeDon Alien
Donald Watts
Margaret Watts
Barbara
Harold Lee
W.S. S
Lester Cook
C. A. Watts
Laura Phillips
Mary Jones
R. BR. Chandler
W. T. Pannell
Edna Robertson
A. C. Lovelace
0. M. Sallee
Minnie Merger
Virgie Philips
Burnie Slams
Wesley Reynolds
Watts
Elmore Opal Watts
Norma. Watts
Forrest Sheppard
H. Shi
Afr
M. Burnets
Bill Glass
Doug Griffin
Sid Griffin
Macs Crawford
Kate Butler
John Williams
John Coth
Nee] McDonald
W. D. Robertson
Adam
Louise Clar
Floy Glass
Sara Boatright
Jan
H. C. Witton
87 Corbin
Traffic Offenders Spark Growing Concerns in Moncks Corner
In Moncks Corner South Carolina residents report rising traffic offenses and warnings issued weekly. Local officials note conditions have worsened, prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement and safer streets.
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S C
Ada Cavalryman Adopts Korean Orphan Moon For Trip To Christian Home
Cpl Danley of the First Cavalry Division in Korea says goodbye to Moon a ten year old orphan adopted during the retreat Moon real name Moog Tuk Kyo has a fair English vocabulary and good soprano voice Danley a cook in the 13th Medical Battalion has cared for Moon five months Moon wore jeans and a polo shirt provided by Mrs Danley the duo shared a tender farewell Moon was part of Operation Mascot which gathered 24 orphans into mail order cowboy outfits for travel to Taegu Rev Bruce A Cumming officiated at the departure Danley who joined the army four years ago and with the division for two years expects to rotate home soon
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First Cavalry Division
JU. 5. Army
Korea
Ada
Oklahoma
Moon
Igyea
Terg
Bill J. Darley
Lat
13Th
J. B. Danley
Route 2
Moog Tuk Kyo
Danley
Jong Tine
1St Cavalry Division
Joe
Charlie
15Th Medical Clearing Company
Taegu
Bruce A. Cumming
Offey
Taeguary
Janiey
15Th
Camp Brake
Japan
Po- Hang-Dong
United States
Wood Finish Authority Advises On Refinishing Old Furniture
Wood finishes expert Gordon Obrig urges amateur craftsmen to define the furniture’s use before refinishing. He outlines preparation steps, bleaching, stains, shellac sealing, and cautions on odors and fire risks, with tips for both indoor art and outdoor metal pieces.
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Wood Finish Authority
Gordon E. Obrig
Industrial Designers Institute
Chris
Irbig
Obrig
Obriz
Oborig
Secord
Eamet
Ismps
Shellac Institute
General Features
Cary
Polyester Dacron Fiber Promises Strong Demand in Goods
Dacron polyester fiber, once Fiber V, shows strong wear resistance and crease resistance. Production plant to handle 10 million pounds of filament yarn and 28 million pounds of staple fiber is being built in Kingston, North Carolina, with full output expected in two years. Early tests show topcoats lasting 100 days without pressing, suits enduring repeated dry cleaning and laundering, and blends with wool or rayon enhancing wrinkle resistance and cost performance.
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Kinston
N. C
Dacron
General Features Corp
VA Outlines Ways to Reinstate Life Insurance After 1951 Acts
Based on the 1951 Servicemans Indemnity and Insurance Acts, many Ada area veterans may reinstate lapsed government life insurance. Gene Ford of the Veterans Administration explains four classes of eligibility, including only those who previously held NSLI or GI policies. The Ada VA office at 401 Post Office Building provides forms and assistance for reinstatement.
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Gene Ford
Veterans Administration
Ada
NSLI
NSLT
Veterans Administration Office
Post Office
We Need Plenty of Vegetables Daily
Edith M Barber advises daily vegetable intake with raw and cooked options. She details practical prep tips for ice storage, minimal water cooking in covered utensils, and flavorful additions like butter, bacon, and vinegar. She provides wilted lettuce and string bean recipes, stressing proper timing and texture.
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Edith M. Barber
J T Irwin to Direct Konawa Methodist Choir
Konawa special report says F Irwin head of music at Konawa high schools accepts the choirs directorship at First Church. Rev Griffin Hi pastor announced he will assume duties June 2.
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Konawa
F. Irwin
Hee
Griffin Hi
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