Record Turnout Seen For Oklahoma Vote In November
The writer predicts a statewide election surge on November 4 driven by sales tax and veteran bonus questions. Oklahoma City offers an $8,000 voting reward with a $5,000 prize, plus 30 minor awards, to attract former non voters. Tulsa plans a voting holiday amid heavy new registrations from both parties. A boss note suggests paid voting holidays tied to proof of voting.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
League of Tax Paying Veterans
Veterans of Oklahoma
Probe Will Open Monday on Some of U. N. Personnel
The Senate Internal Security Committee plans a Monday probe in New York into possible subversive influence by persons connected with the United Nations. Sen. Pat McCarran announced the plan at a reception by the American Coalition of Patriotic Societies. Gardner Osborne presented him with a medal for promoting Americanism and national security.
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Salt Lake City
U. S. Senate Internal Security Committee
New York
United Nations
Pat McCarran
D-Nev
American Coalition of Patriotic Societies
Gardner Osborne
McCarran
United States
U. N
Hadn't Looked Behind the Door at New Waco House
Mr and Mrs Glenn ONeill in Waco Texas reported repeated mysterious tapping at doors while in a new home. Police joined ten visits but found no person. A displaced dust mop behind the refrigerator caused the knocking as the motor shook it.
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Waco
Tex
Glenn O'Neill
O’neills
Deserting airman found adrift near Yukon River
An Air Force man charged with deserting his Dayton unit was found floating in a five man life raft about the Bering Sea near the Yukon River mouth. Civilian pilot O W Tasch picked him up and handed him to authorities. The man’s name was not disclosed.
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Nome
Alaska
Air Force
Dayton
Ohio
Bering Sea
Yukon River
O. W. Tasch
Tasch
Girl Seven Drives Car In Denver Lesson Risk
A 7 year old girl was found driving a car with a 55 year old World War I veteran beside her after a stop sign incident. The officer forced the car to the curb and the veteran claimed he could have taken control. Police asked the girl to stop driving lessons until older.
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Denver
Two Accidents In Stratford Area
In Garvin county over the weekend two wrecks occurred near Stratford. On Stratford main street Donnie Hightower backed from a curb into a 1950 Chevrolet driven by Joe Head of Pauls Valley, with $100 damage to Head’s car. Three and a half miles south of Stratford a 1951 Chevrolet left the road down a 30 foot embankment, traveling about 140 feet, driven by Josie May Foster of Fort Worth, Texas, with $200 damage.
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Stratford
Garvin County
Donnie Hightower
Joe Head
Pauls Valley
Head
Josie May Foster
Fort Worth
Texas
National Weather Pattern Remains Largely Unchanged
The press report notes little change in the national pattern with cool conditions across the eastern half. Fair skies prevailed for most, while rain stretched from the Carolinas and Virginia to Arkansas and Mississippi, and freezing temperatures appeared in parts of the northern Great Lakes. Mild conditions persisted in the Far West, with Yuma hitting 104 yesterday.
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Associated Press
Carolinas
Virginia
Arkansas
Mississippi
Great Lakes
Yuma
Ariz
Oklahoma Paralyzed Foundation grants total rise this year
Oklahoma chapters of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis received 16350 in emergency grants this year. State Chairman Ike Hall said four chapters benefited this week including McIntosh Okmulgee Rogers and Tulsa with allocations of 1750 800 and 6700 respectively.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Ike Hall
McIntosh
Okmulgee
Rogers
Tulsa
B 29 Explosion and Crash Kills Crew in Oregon
An Air Force B 29 training crash south of Portland killed 11 crew on board. The aircraft from Travis AFB exploded in flight and disintegrated. investigators searched the wreckage for clues. Nine names released at Travis AFB. two others pending relatives’ notification.
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Portland
Ore
Air Force
Here
Travis Air Force Base
Fairfield
Calif
Travis
Robert W. Hess
Travis Afb
Robert C. Jobe
Orval L. Huffman
Vacaville
Parker A Goodall
Clarence Krohn
Eden
Idaho
Charles E. Worries
Tiffin
Dayton
Billy E. Butler
Linden
Salem
N. J
Glenwood P. Dailey Jr
Walnut
Muskogee
Okla
William E. Culone
Rt. 1
Box 167
Oklahoma
Ity
Stained in the Wood Chicago Color Folder Solves Shade Dueling
Martin Senour paints publishes a color folder with 60 wood chips showing stains on interior woods versus exterior cedar. The eight page ad folder demonstrates 26 color effects on the two wood types and is sold for $1.50 per copy.
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Chicago
Martin Senour
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Want Ads
Ada residents and businesses are urged to check the Ada News Want Ads for improved value on vested amounts. Local merchants highlight higher returns and clearer terms for readers seeking investments and services.
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Ada News
Birth of Jimmie Colleen Clinton in Stratford
Mr and Mrs Burl Clinton of Dallas Texas announce the birth of a daughter October 2 weighing nine pounds named Jimmie Colleen. She is the daughter of Mary Catherine Stafford formerly of Stratford. The baby was born on her grandfather s birthday. Mrs Bowie has returned home after visiting family in Bellingham Washington.
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Burl Clinton
Dallas
Texas
Jimmie Colleen
W. N. Bowie
Bellingham
Wash
Methodist Church plans minstrel to aid building fund
Friendship Sunday School class of the Methodist Church agrees to present a Negro minstrel to raise funds for the church building program. The program will be performed soon at Stratford High School auditorium.
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Friendship
Methodist Church
Stratford High School
Miss Wanda Marlar Guest of Miss Myra Lou Barnard
Miss Wanda Marlar of Oke mah is visiting as guest of Miss Myra Lou Barnard this week in a social note of the community.
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Wanda Marlar
Okemah
Myra Lou Barnard
Mrs Burt Burriss and Mrs Mattie Slatten In Oklahoma City Visit
Mrs Burriss and Mrs Slatten spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Oklahoma City visiting relatives and shopping. Also visiting were Mrs Barry Ring and her son from Oklahoma City with her mother Mrs A F Rannals and Mr Rannals. She visited Mr and Mrs Tom Blackburn.
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Burt Burriss
Mattie Slatten
Oklahoma City
Barry Ring and Son
A. F. Rannals
Rannals
Tom Blackburn
Stars of the Grand Ole Opera visit Oklahoma City
Silas Collins and Kate Butler joined guests Mr. and Mrs. Bob Collins in Oklahoma City on Sunday to attend a show featuring the stars of the Grand Ole Opery.
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Silas Collins
Kate Butler
Oklahoma City
Mrs
Bob Collins
Grand Ole Opery
Richmond Woman Guests With Daughter in California
Mrs. Nellie Eaton of Richmond California visits daughter Mrs Marvin L. Weast and family for a guest stay.
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Nellie Eaton
Richmond, Calif
Aoe
Marvin L. Weast
Lexington couple visits Mrs Darnell this Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Leonard Rycroft of Lexington visited Mrs M J Darnell on Tuesday, sharing a social call and updating acquaintances in the neighborhood.
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Leonard Rycroft
Lexington
M. J. Darnell
Williamses Attend Malloy Funeral in Wynnewood
Mr and Mrs John T Williams attended the funeral on Sunday for W T Malloy in Wynnewood. The Malloys had lived in Stratford for many years and moved to Wynnewood recently.
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John T. Williams
W. T. Malloy
Wynnewood
Mrs. Malloy
Stratford
Moore Couple Visited Lindsay Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs Elmer Moore visited Sunday afternoon with J H Covel in Lindsay to share call and refreshments in a social, neighborly gathering.
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Mrs. Elmer Moore
J. H. Covel
Lindsay
Mrs Moore Visits Tecumseh Friends Saturday
Mrs. Jack Moore of Tecumseh spent Saturday visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Moore.
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Jack Moore
Tecumseh
C. E. Moore
Guests of Mrs. Sam Boatright Attend From Norman and Oklahoma City
Saturday guests included Mrs. Kate Boatright of Norman, sister-in-law, and her daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Willard Jones of Oklahoma City.
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Sam Boatright
Kate Boatright
Norman
Willard Jones
Oklahoma City
Mrs Dude Bohannan Visits University Hospital for Checkup
Mrs Dude Bohannan spent three days at University Hospital last week for a routine medical checkup and evaluation.
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Dude Bohannan
University Hospital
Local visitors travel and weekend guests announced
Lee Hurd made a business trip to Ada Saturday. Mrs. Pearl Meador and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Thompson of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bob McKnight and family.
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Lee Hurd
Ada
Pearl Meador
Junior Thompson
Oklahoma City
Bob McKnight
McClaren Couple Headed to Dallas for Texas Fair
Bro J E McClaren and Mrs McClaren depart Monday for Dallas to visit their daughter and family and attend the Texas fair.
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J. E. McClaren
Mrs. McClaren
Dallas
Texas
Eaves Family Visit Noted in Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs B H Eaves Jr and daughter Ann visited Mrs ag Cone in Oklahoma City Sunday.
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B. H. Eaves Jr
Ann
Ag Cone
Oklahoma City
Sunny
Stratford Fans Headed to Norman Game Saturday
Those from Stratford attending the football game in Norman Saturday were C. V. Williams, Bill Clear, Bannon Brown and Boyd Perry.
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Stratford
Norman
C. V. Williams
Bill Clear
Bannon Brown
Boyd Perry
Stratford visitors shop in Pauls Valley outing
Those from Stratford shopping in Pauls Valley Friday were Coy Duke H C Medlock Mrs Bethel Jackson Herman Minke s and Ada Mae Reynolds.
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Stratford
Pauls Valley
Coy Duke
H. C. Medlock
Bethel Jackson
Herman Minkees
Ada Mae Reynolds
Merchant Marine Not Ready for War Warns Admiral
Vice Admiral William M. Callaghan, commander of the Military Sea Transport Service, warned against overreliance on the merchant marine in war. Speaking to the Propeller Club panel, he said ships are not readily convertible to war use and that ocean transport of specialized military gear may soon outpace present merchant ships, though the merchant marine remains part of seapower.
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Los Angeles
William M. Callaghan
Military Sea Transport Service
National Defense
Propeller Club
United States
Empties embarrass minister Cox in Lakeland
The Rev. Herman D. Cox, a Baptist minister, asked Lakeland city council to tell garbage collectors that beer cans and whiskey bottles found in his trash come from church lawn tossers who fail to respect the church. The council said the matter would be explained to the sanitation workers.
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Lakeland
Fla.p
Herman D. Cox
Rubber for Tires Gains Toughness with Carbon Black Additive
The article notes that reinforcing rubber for tires with carbon black increases durability. It explains how carbon black boosts strength and wear resistance, improving tire performance and longevity.
Sulphur Street Improvement Progress Reported
Sulphur city council met Tuesday with Mayor Thurman Webb detailing street work. The oil and armour coat project on Wynnewood Street runs by the National Guard Armory high school football field and Civic Center Stadium from West First to West Ninth. A new culvert on Ardmore at Fifteenth opens Artesian Heights. The new Sulphur addition is noted and the street sweeper has operated successfully.
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Sulphur
Thurman Webb
Wynnewood Street
National Guard Armory
Civic Center
West First Street
West Ninth Street
Ardmore Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Artesian Heights
Webb
Sparkman Says Ike Let Liberal Republicans Down
Senator John J. Sparkman, as Democratic vice presidential candidate, charges Dwight D. Eisenhower weakened victory chances by letting liberal Republicans down. He says Eisenhower let Taft take over his campaign and criticizes party unity and McCarthy attacks during a two day Southern West Virginia swing with speeches in Beckley Mullens Pineville Logan and Huntington.
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Charleston
W.va
John J. Sparkman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mullens
Pineville
Logan
Sparkman
Huntington City Auditorium
Fayetteville
Eisenhower
Sen
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wisconsin
Sen. McCarthy
Gen
George C. Marshall
Senate
McCarthy
Gen. Marshall
Marshall
Strike Here Being Watched Closely
Three auto dealers face IAM strike over eight hour work day and higher pay scales. Picket lines broken after Wednesday start. few statements issued by Bob Morgan Motor Prince Alston Motor and Ken Braddy Motor. Dealers report good business as pay day passes with workers paid on time.
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International Association of Machinists
IAM
Bob Morgan Motor Company
Prince Alston Motor Company
Ken Braddy Motor Company
C. A. Buskel
IAM Grand Lodge
Act
Retired Argentine President Dies
Retired Gen. Arturo Rawson, who briefly headed Argentina after the 1943 coup, died in Buenos Aires at 66. He led officers unhappy with neutrality toward the Axis, resigning the next day as Gen. Pedro P. Ramirez took over and aided Juan Peron’s rise.
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Buenos
Pedro P. Ramirez
Juan Peron
Oklahoma City appoints Seymour as Assistant Safety Director
Oklahoma City veteran officer Claud Seymour is named assistant director of the State Bureau of Investigation by Safety Commissioner Dixie Gilmer. He succeeds Lt. O K Bivins. Seymour has served since 1949 and previously led Pauls Valley police, Garvin County sheriff, Douglas Aircraft security, and a Kansas City Fed guard.
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Oklahoma City
Claudeymour
Oklahoma
State Bureau of Investigation
Dixie Gilmer
Seymour
O. K. Bivins
Bivins
George Howard Wilson
Pauls Valley
Tehran women urge men to abandon Western dress
Tehran women call on men to revert to traditional attire and grow beards after several Western-dressed women faced attacks in Tehran’s crowded bazaar. The campaign urges men to restore long robes and turbans as a show of cultural conformity.
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Tehran
Iran
Francis Resumes Weekly Sings After Summer Break
Francis resumes its weekly gospel singing series on Thursday night at 7 30 in the Francis high school auditorium. The program features quartets duets solos and group singing inviting all who enjoy gospel music to attend.
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Francis
Francis High School
Clinton Phillips Leaves Polio Ward at Valley View
Clinton Phillips a laboratory technician at Valley View hospital was dismissed from the polio ward late Monday reducing the ward to four infantile paralysis patients remaining under care.
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Clinton Phillips
Valley View Hospital
Phillips
Air Force space suit enables high altitude flight test
The Air Force revealed a space suit that keeps airmen alive at extreme altitudes where pure oxygen fails. The T-1 suit inflates automatically on cabin pressure loss, supercharges lungs with high-pressure oxygen, and applies counter-pressure to prevent collapse, proven by Lt. Col. Frank K. Everest at Edwards AFB during a canopied cabin loss test.
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C. Yates McDaniel
Washington
Air Force Today
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Frank K. Everest
Beer License Hearing Delayed for Grace Mozingo
The county beverage license hearing for Grace Mozingo scheduled before County Judge Tal Crawford was postponed to October 8. Mozingo seeks a beer permit for 126 East Tenth in Ada. A separate beer permit application by Fannie Callicott for an establishment in Fitts town was also filed in a fragment of section 26-2N-6E.
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Grace Mozingo
Tal Crawford
Big Plots for Schools in Savannah Lead Architect Talk
Savannah delegates at the Southeastern Conference of the American Institute of Architects in Atlanta report a trend to build schools on large tracts. The average last year was about 20 acres, three to four times past sizes. Architects urge spread out structures with linked activities.
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Savannah
Southeastern Conference
American Institute of Architects
Atlanta
Details of German Monorail Train Unveiled
In Cologne German rail study firm unveils a mono rail project claiming speeds over 300 kmh and absolute safety. Reporters toured secret test grounds near Fuehlungen Heath as Sweden’s Axel Wenner Gren backs the plan and a one mile eighty yard track was begun nine months ago. The first full size train may reach 186 mph with construction of the first line planned within a year, possibly in British South Rhodesia.
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Cologne
Germany
Verkehrsbahn-Studien - Gesdau
Fuehlingen Heath
Verkehrsbahn-Studien - Besellschaft
Railroad Study Company
Axel Wenner-Gren
British South Rhodesia
Joseph Hinsken
Sebe Christian Named Executive Secretary in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY Dixie Gilmer named Sapulpa attorney Sebe Christian 48 as executive secretary. Christian, a former legislator, succeeds M A Simms who resigned last week. He earned a 1925 law degree from the University of Oklahoma and previously served as Creek County Judge and Creek County Attorney.
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Oklahoma City
Dixie Gilmer
Sapulpa
Sebe Christian
Christian
M. A
Matt) Simms
Sand Springs
University of Oklahoma
Creek
Polio Flares Up In New Report
A sharp rise in polio cases was reported by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Seven new cases in 24 hours push the 1952 total to 968, with 35 deaths this year and 303 patients hospitalized, 92 in the acute stage. No new cases were reported yesterday.
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National Foundation For
Heroism of Blind Mother Not Enough
A blind mother battled flames that enveloped her son's clothing as he tried to warm himself in their two room house. Charles Lester Gordon, 32, died two hours later at Okfuskee Memorial Hospital in Okemah. The blaze destroyed the dwelling after he was rushed to the hospital by his sister Mrs. Marvin Sanders of Oklahoma City and neighbor Mike Crawley.
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Dustin
Okla
Charles Lester Gordon
Okfuskee Memorial Hospital
Okemah
Gordon
Marvin Sanders
Oklahoma City
Mike Crawley
Convicts Found Guilty in Car Theft Case in District Court
Oscar Pettigrew and Geneily Brown were found guilty by a 12 member jury of larceny of an automobile. Pettigrew received eight years in the state penitentiary and Brown three years. Pettigrew bond set at 8000 dollars Brown at 3000. Sentence set for October 13 by Judge John Boyce McKeel. Vehicle involved was a 1941 Chevrolet club coupe owned by Booker Meadows.
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Oscar Pettigrew
Gene Ily Brown
Pettigrew
State Penitentiary
McAlester
Brown
John Boyce McKeel
Booker Meadows
Bob Howell
Holdenville
A. C. Kent
Sam Mizel
Fall Harvest Progress In Oklahoma Report
Oklahoma City report shows good progress in fall crop harvesting amid ongoing drought through October. Rain fell mainly in eastern areas with Poteau Fanshawe and Heavener receiving over an inch. state average precipitation was .7 inch, below normal. Wheat planting advanced, cotton harvest continued, about one third ginned, alfalfa seed nearly complete, and corn harvest near completion in many areas.
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Oklahoma City
Poteau
Fanshawe
Heavener
Holdenville Area Feels Shaking Might Be Earthquake
Holdenville Oklahoma residents reported feeling a shaking sensation last night around 10 20 p m and suspect an earthquake. Police found no explosion traces and seismographs had no official report yet.
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Holdenville
Okla
Oklahoma
Wewoka
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Advance Gifts Committee
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W. J. Dillon, Jr
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Ike
Don Dale
Oklahoma City 2
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Gilmer
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R. A. Beller
District Court
Dekalb Corn & Chix
Dekalb
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