Population Growth and Cooperation Across the Americas
The Americas show the strongest population growth with Latin America’s high share of children under 14 and aging Europe. United States and Canada trail but move toward a stationary population, while Latin American growth persists for decades. The report calls for correcting domestic resource use rather than importing workers.
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Brazil
Argentina
Latin America
Germany
England
France
Europe
Canada
United States
North America
United States military age roll likely peaks around 1950
A census bureau estimate suggests the United States will reach its peak number of men of military age around 1950 and then decline.
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Census Bureau
United States
Court Battle Over Water Supply Of Francis
The case before District Judge Tal Crawford renews a dispute over trading Francis old water system for a new one. A temporary restraining order halted a Seminole Pipe Supply deal to drill wells in Francis in exchange for 15,000 feet of eight inch pipe. Citizens seek to block the agreement claiming fair value and process. Monday’s hearing aims to decide if the TRO becomes permanent.
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Francis
Tal Crawford
Crawford
Seminole
Southan
Fife Brothers Pipe Supply Company
Two Killed When Auto Overturned Near Lawton
Lawton Oklahoma October 6 two men were killed and three others seriously injured when an automobile overturned ten miles north of Lawton Highway Patrolman O M Kizziar said the driver attempted to pass another car losing control The driver Paul Byers 23 from Chickasha died two hours after the crash Claude Jaym Woods 22 of Fletcher also died from injuries
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Lawton
Here
O. M. Kizziar
Argran
Paul Byers
Chickasha
Claude Jaym Woods
Fletcher
Texas and Oklahoma Floods Turn Red River to Twenty Feet
Heavy October rains drove the Red River to 20 feet at night with Texan and Oklahoman banks. Dam workmen shored Lake Wichita breaches after a flood that forced about 2,000 from Wichita Falls and left 1,000 aided by Red Cross. Refugees included 38 babies as shelters opened. The Trinity River in Dallas neared flood level while Abilene faced flash floods. Tornado near Bowie injured Rebecca Minor as crews rushed to shore up cave-ins.
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Associated Press
Red River
Texas
Oklahoma
Denison
Wichita Falls
Wichita River
Red Cross
Lake Wichita Dam
Dallas
Trinity River
Abilene
West Texas
Lytle Creek
Ilano
mid-Texas
Bowie
Tex
Rebecca Minor
Orchard site planning for fruit trees on Oklahoma farms
The article advises farmers to choose good soil and a north facing slope for fruit trees, spacing requirements for peaches and apples, and to begin summer tasks like terracing and fencing. It stresses deep, well drained soil and protection from livestock to ensure trees get a strong start after planting.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Excise Tax Receipts Rise in September
Oklahoma City reports September excise tax collections up 1 727 171 12 dollars or 35 46 percent from a year earlier. Gains occur across major taxes including gasoline up 69 995 39 dollars 44 66 percent and cigarette tax up 164 792 41 dollars 65 62 percent. Oil and gas receipts rise 110 370 11 dollars 16 23 percent and sales tax grows 232 791 90 dollars 27 43 percent.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Co Commission
Audit Reports Filed On Monday For County Officials
The final in a series of audits on Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and Peace Justice A W Oliver were presented to the county board. Commissioners asked County Attorney Si Freeman to consult with Frank Schrameck and submit recommendations on potential county action to protect its interests. The reports cover January 2 1939 to January 6 1941, and supplement earlier audits dating to 1935.
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Clyde Kaiser
A. W. Oliver
Board of County Commissioners
Si Freeman
Frank Schrameck
Murray and NYA to Dedicate New Shop Building
Murray and the NYA will dedicate their new shop building on October 10 in Tishomingo. Officials from state and NYA are being invited to participate. Orville Hood said the building will be dedicated to the youth of Oklahoma and to national defense.
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Tishomingo
Murray
NYA
Orville Hood
Oklahoma
WPA Builds New Barns at Murray College
Workers on the Murray farm project poured concrete footings for a new hay barn and posts for a new barn at the college. The WPA labor, sponsored by the board of agriculture, will replace the $35,000 barn destroyed by fire about a year ago.
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Tishomingo
Murray Barn
WPA
Board of Agriculture
Waterworks crew to lower line near Spring Creek
City workers uncovered about 800 feet of pipe near Spring Creek this week and prepared drilling equipment. The crew will lower the line about 18 inches, mayor Reid Hutchens said, due to granite foundations near the Spring Creek box requiring blasting.
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Tishomingo
City Waterworks
Spring Creek
Reid Hutchens
Atoka FFA wins big in state fair cattle contests
Atoka's Future Farmers of America chapter returned with 65 dollars in prize money from Hereford and Guernsey contests at the Oklahoma City state fair, adding to about 70 dollars won at Tulsa fair a week earlier. The club displayed five animals and earned the grand champion ribbon for Guernsey cows with an exhibit owned by Jene Mungle, who also placed in two other positions with his three cows.
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Atoka
Future Farmers of America
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Jene Mungle
Mungle
Detour Near Court Street to Open as Underpass Work Begins
Atoka authorities report an east bound detour along Katy tracks by Main street will be completed soon. Construction on the Court street underpass starts Monday with bulk heads set to halt caving, and engineers forecast the underpass to finish in about a year.
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Atoka
Court Street
Katy
Main Street
Two Coalgate Students Join Oklahoma Band
George Bertram and Marvin Lacy of Coalgate are chosen by William R. Wehrend to join the University of Oklahoma band, a 200 piece ensemble. Both players will perform on baritone horns.
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Coalgate
George Bertram
Marvin Lacy
William R. Wehrend
University of Oklahoma
Coal county gets peanut storage in coop warehouse
Coal county and nearby areas will store peanuts in the Tupelo cooperative gin warehouse after action by the Southwestern Peanut Growers cooperative of Gorman Texas. Curtis Floyd county agent says the Tupelo gin will handle peanuts and pay top prices.
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Coalgate
Coal County
Southwestern Peanut Growers Cooperative
Gorman
Texas
Curtis Floyd
Weeks
Farmers Union Cooperative Gin Company
Tupelo
Tupelo Organization
Cooperative Gin Company
Red Cross Roll Call Planned in Coal County
The Red Cross will conduct its annual roll call between Armistice Day and Thanksgiving. In Coal county the event is set for the Thursday after Armistice Day, November 13, with W. H. Hudson as roll call chairman. Coal county’s quota rises from $450 to $675 in memberships.
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Coalgate
Red Cross
Coal County
W. H. Hudson
Adams couple marks 60th wedding anniversary
Antlers Oct 4 special report says Mr. and Mrs. K D Adams of Antlers celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Mr. Adams is 81 and Mrs. Adams 78. They have seven children five boys and two girls. The couple has 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Louis Brandeis Dies After Long Noted Jurist Career
Washington report announces the death of Louis Dembitz Brandeis at age 84 from heart trouble. The first Jewish member of the Supreme Court, Brandeis retired February 13, 1939 after years of liberal advocacy and labor union work. Funeral plans were private with memorial services later.
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Washington
Louis Dembitz Brandeis
Supreme Court
K.anders
Wilson
Marine Chief Is Gentleman, Linguist And a Crack Shot
Major General Thomas Holcomb, commandant of the US Marine Corps, speaks Mandarin and knows about 4500 Chinese words. His career includes early service in China, World War I battles in France, and top decorations. His Navy Department office doubles as a Marine Corps museum of flags, trophies, and battle photos.
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Milton Bronner
NEA
Washington
Navy Department
Thomas Holcomb
United States Marine Corps
Ninao
Holcomb
China
Chauteau Thierry
Soissons
St. Mihiel
Argonne
U. S
Marine Corps
Colvert and Turner Herefords Divide Amarillo Honors
Roy Turner's Hereford herd shares top awards with Colvert ranch at the Tri-State fair in Amarillo Texas. Colvert captures grand champion bull and multiple class wins while Turner racks up senior yearling and various calf and heifer honors ahead of the Texas state fair and National Hereford Show.
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Roy Turner
Amarillo
Texas
Colvert
Mill Creek
Johnston
Murray
Turner
Calvert
Calvert Ranch
Eifer
FDR Urges Civilian Needs Not to Be Overlooked
President Roosevelt told a Boston conference that while arming allies and sustaining the war effort is monumental, it must not neglect civilian hardships. He urged balancing global and national defense needs with protection of the civilian population.
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FDR
Boston
Roosevelt
Todo
Boston Conference On Distribution
National Forum of
Chamber of Commerce
Check On Fire Hazards Is Way To Cut Down Blazes
Oklahoma City hosts a report on Fire Prevention Week urging residents to identify and remove fire hazards. Farmers and families are urged to act quickly as farm fires devastate homes and barns, with annual losses estimated in the hundreds of millions and thousands of lives.
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Oklahoma City
R.A.F
London
Britain
United States
Canada
Joe C. Scott
Jury Panel Drawn For County Court
A 24 man jury panel was drawn to hear a term of county court opening Monday before Judge Hoyt Driskill. Names drawn by Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and Court Clerk Della Bedford include Harvey Hickman Stonewall J L Boring rt 55 Ada Barney Abbott rt 1 Ada W J Wicher Ada Charles A Zorn Ada Buck Scott Stonewall W E Turley Ada H H Woolbright Ada Joe Hoggett Stonewall J W Coley Stonewall Odus R Wilfong Ada Carl Weldon rt 3 Ada David Gray rt 1 Allen Leo Walsh Ada N J Tallant Stonewall C A Welch rt 3 Ada W W Walker rt 1 Allen C C Cooper rt 4 Ada B J Jennings Stonewall J C Mathis Age P J Rollow Ada Jim Bullard Ada J L Eppler rt 4 Ada and Ed McCoy Ada
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Hoyt Driskill
Clyde Kaiser
Della Bedford
Harvey Hickman
Stonewall
J. L. Boring
Rt. 55
Ada
Barney Abbott
Rt. 1
W. J. Wicher
Charles A. Zorn
Buck Scott
W. E. Turley
H. H. Woolbright
Axis planes bomb Cairo during Ramadan air raid
Cairo reports Axis aircraft bombed the canal zone last night, the first strike during Ramadan. RAF communique says night fighters launched but interceptions were hindered by cloud cover.
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Egypt
Cairo
Monh Ramadan
Canal Zone
Cattle Project Draws Entries Of Pontotoc Countians
Agent Hailey surveys interest in a farm to market plan aimed at helping average farmers sell mill run cattle. About 85 boys enroll with 61 calves 55 pigs and four lambs. marking dates sought November 15 or December 1 for a marketing session at the Ada fairgrounds.
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Pontotoc
C. H. Hailey
Ada
Hailey
Pvt Gardner Completes 22-Week Radio Training at Scott Field
Private Kenneth Bryan Gardner son of Mrs Josie Mae Johnston of 317 Stockton Ave completed a 22 week course in radio communications and mechanics at Scott Field Illinois. He was part of the largest army school class of 345 students and has been assigned as a expert radio technician to a new post overseas.
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Kenneth Bryan Gardner
Josie Mae Johnson
Stockton Ave
Scott Field
Gardner
Army School
Field
Telephone workers seek blanket ten dollar weekly rise in plants
Tele phone workers from twelve states attending the central southern regional conference urged the Bell system and affiliated firms to grant a blanket ten dollar weekly wage increase for plant department staff. They called for informal talks soon with plant management and noted separate meetings on terms of model contracts for traffic accounting and commercial departments. A general session was expected to unify the four department demands for collective bargaining.
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Oklahoma City
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Bell System
Associated Companies
Tyre
Traffic
Tributes Paid to E. W. Marland in Ponca City
Hundreds of friends and associates gathered at the junior high auditorium for a public honors ceremony for E. W. Marland who died of a heart attack. Revered figures described him as courageous and generous with a long record as Oklahoma governor congressman and oil executive.
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Ponca City
E. W. Marland
Gordon W. Smith
Marland
Smith
Grace Episcopal Church
Oklahoma
Marland Oil Company
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