Airmen envision super blitz using atomic bombs
U S air strategists argue a rapid atomic blitz could end a war in 1 to 3 months with a small force of planes. Moore and Smith, writing in Air University Quarterly Review, say sustained mass bombing is outdated and atomic weapons permit faster, concentrated raids. They estimate 360 to 372 bombers could deliver a decisive strike, with losses possibly reaching around five percent in some missions.
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U. S
United States
Air University Quarterly Review
Cal
Frederick L. Moore
Smith
USAF
Air University
Maxwell Base
Ala
Airforce
Smet
Ble
Air Force
Fianes
Smoith
Dairy Herd Sire Battery Shoots for Show Honors at Pontotoc Fair
The Pontotoc county fair reports seven registered dairy bulls in the southeast barn including two Jersey females from Hallmark of Kansas City. Crystal Standard, born 1967, earned top placements across Missouri Minnesota Nebraska Tulsa and Oklahoma City circuits. The Hallmark Farm produced 88 firsts and champions on the national show circuit. Mohair sales from Angora goats netted $875 despite a market drop. 4-H clubs in Pontotoc reorganize, with dairy judging teams placing second in state contests.
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Fairgrounds
Hallmark Tnvern
Kansas City
Missouth
State
Crystal Standard
Winnesta
Nebraska
Kansas
Imparisus
Tula
Oklahoma City
America
Hallmark Farm
Sie Mondor
Pontotic Coursty Faroy
Pontotoc County
Stags
Garvin
Garvist
Ira
Richard
Fontotec
New Look Reaches Moscow After London Report
A Tsix report distributed in London said Moscow fashion shows feature definitely longer crosses and muted multi coloured folk trim. Hemlines remain restrained in everyday dresses and sportswear while the wartime rationing context notes US share of materials at peak efforts.
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London
Moscow
Tsix
Soviet Monitor
Dessen
Times
Fos
Planes Start Trip Using Carriers As Refueling Bases
At Moffett Field California on October 5 a fleet of planes began a voyage using aircraft carriers as refueling bases. The formation started with Tarawa 620 miles out, then continued five hour hops toward Princeton and Barbers Point Hawaii. Commander WW Bringle led four Grumman F8F Bearcats and four Skyraiders in a demonstration of fast practical short range flight over open ocean to show routings avoiding weather and possible enemy areas.
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Calif
Tarawa
Naval Air Base
San Francisco
Princeton
Barbers Point Naval Air Station
Hawaii
Bringle
Navy
Tisime
Denary
Flying Discs Still Being Reported
Dayton reports indicate ongoing sightings of flying discs nationwide with Army officials at Wright-Patterson Field confirming investigations. Col C H Welch stated the public is assured there is no concealment as investigations proceed in various locations.
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Dayton
Ohio
Wright-Patterson
C. H. Welch
Air Materrell Command
Army
Fargo
N. D
Coloniel
Woman flies From Venezuela For Her Sister's Funeral
ANGLERS Oct. 6 Special Services for Wes Lane Boldesberry 26 of Oklahoma City were held last Saturday at the Tuskahoms Sky under Panera Home in Antlers with Rev Paul Busby officiating. Miss Estelle Orr and Mrs Bestrice Mahoney of Antlers, sisters, and mother James R. Orr survive. other pallbearers named.
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Wes
Lane Boldesberry
Oklahoma City
Tynkenhomo
Here
Tuskahoms
Y Panera
Antlers
Paul Busby
Tussatroms
Everett Bane
Fee Maracaibo
Weaswela
Estelle Orr
Bestrice Mahoney
James R. Orr
Beavers
Trueworth Gardner
John Dalas
Betteger
Mutt Standiest
Hoosier
Franke Debiexwood
Tuskahornm
Cotton Picker Shortage Impacts Oklahoma Harvest
Oklahoma cotton growers face a labor crunch as harvest nears. State Employment Service reports high demand for pickers and pullers, with thousands needed statewide and near Penne resorted areas. Weather remains favorable but field work slows due to worker shortages, prompting farmers to hire hundreds more laborers.
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Oklahoma
Ponce
State Employment Service Couse
Nerhy Ste Penne
Bene
Farres
Heales
Stonewall Marine Enlists in Amphibious Exercises
Marine private Hulsey serves with the First Marine Division amid amphibious operations in Southern California. About 19,000 Navy and Marine personnel, 36 ships, and 320 planes take part in various exercise phases at York Yard, with veterans not in uniform noted.
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Hulsey
Marine Corps
Som
Mors, & Elkins
Stonewall
California
Ada Marine Corps
Navy
York
Shanghai implements sweeping rationing system
Shanghai from government announces a city wide rationing program listing woolens, cottons, edible oils and over a score of items on a restricted purse. Meatless, porkless and chicken specific days are set each week though one item was overlooked leaving enforcement machinery in place.
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Shanghai
Age Gap in Pomtotec County Marriages
A county survey shows vast age gaps in marriages August to September with men averaging 273 years and women 23 years. The typical pairing is a much older man with an 18 year old bride, while two couples married at equal ages are rare. The piece questions how age affects marriage and wealth concentration among widows.
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Tate
Mary
Pomtotec
Tisveife
U. S
Widotas
Stratford News Roundup Sees Illness and Local Visits
Mrs W 1 Standride received a telegram Monday stating her son Rester of Alameda California is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Floyd Davis left Monday for Montana after visiting their relatives. Funeral attendees included Mr and Mrs Clard Lovelace and Myr and Mrs Chester Med Tank. Watt Heimer visits Lewis community this week. Local shoppers include Frank Sears and several others. Mr and Mrsston Payne of Domne Texas welcomed a son Wille Prestom Payne born Sept 2. Louise Bazart is the mother. Clyde Hamilton visits Pauls Valley to see President Truman. birthday dinner for Mrs G P Phyne hosted at Elvis Howell home with family and friends.
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W. 1
Standride
Rester
Alameda
Calif
Floyd Davis
Montana
Horton
Bury
Davis
Clard Lovelace
Myr
Chester Med- Tank
Tomme McPherson
Wantite Suna
Watt Heimer
Lewis
Ada
Frank Sears
O. F Evans
Will Cate
Adams
R.r.ook
Ray Watts
Kira
Bi Maupin
John
Welch
Ston Payne
Domne
Tex
Elvis Howell
G. T. Hotah
Som John
Mins JW. Mane
Lonnie
Ernie Brown
Soma
Bobby
Bwight
G. P. Payne
Chila
Wilbur L Cross Dies At New Haven
Former Connecticut governor Wilbur L Cross dies at his home in New Haven at age 74 after a career as educator and political leader. He helped Democrats end 23 years of Republican rule and served four terms as governor. Survivors include his sons Avery and Wilbur Cross.
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Wilbur L Cross
Tife- Sime
Yale
Connectitut Democrats
Avery
Wilbur Cross
Connecticut
Cross
Experimental Boric Acid In Eyewash Made From Metals
Boric acid used in eyewash in dilute form contains a boron bearing metallic element intended to aid alloy steel ordination. Some farmers wrap vegetable plants in paper bags to shield them from pest damage during feast season.
Water Stream Forces Ada Rig to Bypass Drill Site
Nine days of work near Ada were halted when a water-bearing stream at 80 feet swept away rig materials and redirected the crew’s path. The Jacmes Cortstruction Co. attempted to choke the flow with hulls and hay but the force carried rocks and props, moving the rig 72 feet north and continuing drilling without finding the target depth.
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Jacmes Cortstruction Company
Denison
Tax
Billy
Bazemore
Oklahoma Court Orders Oklahoma Negro Education Ruling
A three-judge federal court ruled that state laws blocking a Negro admission to the University of Oklahoma graduate school are unconstitutional. The decision pressures the state to provide education for G. W. McLaurin of Oklahoma City, but the court did not order admittance. Governor Turner plans to wait for a general legislative policy on higher education for Negroes.
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Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
G. W. McLaurin
Row J. Turner
Mack Wil Harrinson
Williamsom
Goeri
Turner
Whiversitt Board of Rememis
Norman
Received
Regenta
Population rise noted in 1949 census estimates
Washington reports the census bureau estimates the United States population at 146,115,008 as of July. California joins New York and Pennsylvania in the 10 million plus class. Oklahoma shows a 21 percent gain since 1940. Oklahoma City notes a two week tour by Mrs Consuelo Northrop Bailey starting Friday.
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Dahome
Census Bureau
Naation
Oklahoma
California
New York
Pennsylvania
Aimee
Onlahoma City
Consuglo Northrop Bailey
Burlington
Vermont
Repubican National
Birs
Bailey
Waren
Cardinal Hurter Faces Durant G1 Team In Ada Sunday
Sunday features a star lineup led by Harry Brecheen in Ada as the All-Star group faces the Durant GIs. Brecheen, famed St. Louis Cat, is praised for sportsmanship and clutch pitching as fans recall his world championship return. Proceeds aid Ada firefighters with equipment purchases.
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Harry Brecheen
Sundsy
Harry "the
Cat” Breecen
Durant Gis
Durant GI
Amond
Oklahoma
Texas
Wilh
Brecheen
Bis Trae
Srecheen
Ceferente
Ceferente the Retortine Hone
Brechern
St. Louis Cardinals
Brécheon
Wits
Bis Hame Becte
Brecheer
Adams
Reppii
St. Louts
Aboud
Bith
Noel Landrith
Sasakwa
A. B. Pearsom
Pauls Waller
Ray Monercutt
Chickasha Chiles
Sam Carr
Elmer Glenn
Smont Jshera
Cecil Curry
Ray Keenam
Paul Richerdville
Ai Donnehey
Ada Firemen
T B Association Buys Equipment For Health Clinic
The Pommetor County erectloss Association has spent funds to equip the city health unit with x ray gear for its new quarters at 06 East Thirteenth. The health unit will run its first x ray clinic for food handlers with a Oct 1 date for referrals. An estimated 8 000 people are expected to attend the Texas Oklahoma Singing Convention in Altus on Oct 9 and 10, moving from Quantic, Texas last year.
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Pomtetor County Erecloss Association
General Service
Ion
Altus
Quantic
Texas
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