Assassination of Li Shao Shih Baffles Investigators
A medical panel and witnesses were summoned in Chungking to determine the type of gun used in the assassination of Li Shao Shih, secretary-general of the Chinese Communist party at the Chungking headquarters. Li was shot in a communist owned sedan as he rode through Shapingpa, dying an hour and forty minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Farnsworth
Chungking
Li Shao
Shih
Chinese Communist Party
Shapingpa University
China
18Th Group Army
Cynthia Lee
China Defense League
Liao Tsungkai
Sun Yat Sen
Canton
Chang Chen
Liu Yatze
Communist
Hsin Wha Jih Pao
Chou En-Lai
Frank Herrington
U. S. Navy
RRA
Shot Guns Will Start Booming Early Next Month
Tulsa field note describes Oklahoma quail season opening with Harry Wilborn spotting the blue quail on his Bartlesville area farm. The domestic bird, kept with Wilborn’s chickens, roams the flock while he seeks a mate. Nearby, small-bore rifle shooting showcases sharp nerves and steady aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brisco
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Harry Wilborn
Wilborn
Bartlesville
Drive to Condition UNRRA Aid on Free Press Guarantee
President Truman asks Congress for 550 million dollars for UNRRA. Rep. Clarence Brown proposes a free press clause, requiring UNRRA funds not be used in nations denying free press or access to US reporters. Lehmann would decide eligible countries, Brown says to ensure reporters have access to information on aid spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
UNRRA
United States
Clarence Brown
Ohio
Brown
Herbert H. Lehmann
New York
Blackwell Wins First Oklahoma Urban Road Plans Bid
Blackwell, Oklahoma, became the first city in the state to qualify for a share of the federal state urban road development program. The Blackwell engineering department finalized urban plans with cost estimates and submitted them to the state highway commission for approval and forwarding to Washington. Twenty counties have completed farm to market road programs for submission, including Garfield, Washington, Logan, Payne, Carter, Pontotoc and Grady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Blackwell
Oklahoma
Blackwell City Engineering Department
State Highway Commission
Public Roads Administration
Washington
Garfield
Logan
Payne
Carter Pontotoc
Grady
New War Crimes Trials Begin in Europe and Asia
The article discusses evolving legal hearings for war crimes, noting Nuernburg trials as a model and the importance of regular procedures, defense rights, and international conscience. It compares American and European approaches, highlighting defense by American officers for defendants and the potential propaganda value of fair trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Roberts, Jr
Tokyo
Doolittle
Yamashita
Manila
Japan
Kramer of
Belsen
Nuernburg
Robert Jackson
State Supreme Court Opinions Revise Several County Rulings
Oklahoma City Oct 9. Major cases include Strickland vs Patton revived in Noble County with affirmance. Stone vs Miracle mandamus granted. Walker vs Tax Commission affirmed. Savings and Loan v Sickles affirmed in part reversed in part. Midland Valley remanded. Burroughs v Burroughs reversed. Rutherford ex rel. Carter County v Gum slot machines reversed and remanded. Norris v Norris reversed with directions. Adams v Dugan reversed and remanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
PR Court
W. A. Strickland
Pearl Patton
J. P. Patton
Noble County
Ida M. Stone
Jess I. Miracle
Okfuskee County
E. A. Walker
C. Farnum Ray
Commissioners Officers Club
Army Air Field
Ardmore
Okla
Ivan Norris
Walter Norris
Emma J. Norris
Kingfisher County
Mac B. Adams
W. P. Dugan
Kiowa County
Strong Man Juan Peron Resigns as Argentina Military Leader
In Buenos Aires on October 9, reports from Campo de Mayo garrison say Vice President Juan Peron, a central figure in Argentina's military government, has resigned. An Associated Press reporter confirmed conversations with officers claiming the act, while President Edelmiro Farrell met with Gen. Eduardo Avalos amid the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Pvice
Juan Peron
Argentina
Campo de Mayo
Associated Press
Peron
Edelmiro Farrell
Eduardo Avalos
Administ
California orange groves may expand to Morocco
New York report outlines a plan by French fruit growers led by Jean Pellenc to study irrigation and orange growing in California with Morocco as a possible cultivation site. Pellenc notes American oranges are popular in Europe and Morocco’s climate resembles California’s, aiming to replicate California’s industry abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
New York
California
Jean Pellenc
Pellenc
France
Europe
Brazil exempts theaters from all taxes
Rio de Janeiro reports President Getulio Vargas has exempted Brazilian theaters from all taxes. The decree aims to stimulate theater construction and raise the cultural level of plays as the art form is developing in Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Rio DE Janeiro
Getulio Vargas
One Hurt And Two Missing In Belle Plaine Blast
An explosion at the Chapman hardware store in Belle Plaine Kansas injured Mrs Earl Chapman badly by blasting her through the ceiling and damaging several buildings. Two people Harvey Lee and Mrs Alvin Root remain missing. Local reports say gas buildup in the Chapman store basement caused the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Kan
Belle Laine
Earl Chapman
Chapman Hardware Store
Harvey Lee
Alvin Root
Nimitz Feted in New York City Reception Parade
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz arrived at LaGuardia and received a hero’s welcome in the city’s first naval parade in decades. He toured 22 miles by motorcade with Mrs. Nimitz and 13 Medal of Honor recipients, being made an honorary New York citizen at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chester W. Nimitz
la Guardia Field
Washington
F. H. la Guardia
Jonas Ingram
Nimitz
City Hall
Europeans Stay on Bali After 1942 Vandal Plunder
Bali's Koeta beach hotels and American owned homes were dismantled by invaders after the 1942 Japanese arrival. European residents like Belgian painter Adrian Le Mayeur de Merpres and Austrian writer Karl Strasser describe life in Bali with locals and a few Swiss acquaintances. Notable figures include dancer wife Le Mayeur, actress Jane Foster, and hotelier Vannen Manx who vanished or was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Koet Beach
Sancer
Bali
Sali
Isle of Man
Vannen Manx
la Mayeur
Java
Jane Foster
Washington D. C
Fairmont Hotel
San Francisco
American Army Office of Strategic Services
Batavia
Bob Koke
Los Angeles
Lancer Village
Jack Mersons
Pacific
Mersons
Pasadena Playhouse
Shidehara Promises Truth in First Radio Speech
Tokyo Oct 9 Premier Kijuro Shidehara vowed severe punishment for officials who trampled citizens rights and urged unity to tackle food housing and clothing shortages. He said he would reveal truth despite its nature and warned against continued military influence as Japan begins a difficult economic recovery. The address came ahead of MacArthur’s deadline on freeing political prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Kijuro Shidehara
Japan
MacArthur
Reds Seek to Mend Rift Through Moscow Letters
Soviet Foreign Commissar Molotov and British Foreign Secretary Bevin exchanged messages showing a mutual desire for allied world peace cooperation. Observers in Moscow saw Molotov’s use of temporary difficulties as a sign of waning tension and a move toward renewed Soviet-British collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Soviet Union
London
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Ernest Bevin
Molotov
Bevin
Wilburn and Clifton Return from Army Service
S/Sgt. Jack P. Wilburn is home after a year in the European Theater with a Purple Heart and Silver Star. He is married to Vella Fae Welch and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilburn. S/Sgt. Lloyd T. Clifton, husband of Sue Ann Wilburn, was discharged at Sheppard Field after service in the ETO with a Purple Heart Air Medal seven battle stars and a presidential citation with two oak leaf clusters. He was an air cadet at East Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack P. Wilburn
ETO
Vella Fae Welch
J. H. Wilburn
Wilburn
Lloyd T. Clifton
Sue Ann Wilburn
Sheppard Field
East Central
Corn, The Only Crop Grown From Canada To South America
A claim notes corn as the sole crop plant capable of thriving from Canada's north to the southern tip of South America. It highlights its adaptability across diverse climates and geographies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
South America
Daily Oil Output Slips In Texas And Nation
The Oil and Gas Journal reports a weekly drop in U S crude output with Texas down 102 400 barrels to 1 187 100 and the nation slipping 862 650 to 3 618 500. Illinois Kansas Oklahoma and California also showed declines while the eastern area and Michigan rose. Louisiana and the Rocky Mountain region fell further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Texas
Oil and Gas Journal
Illinois
Kansas
Oklahoma
California
Michigan
Louisiana
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Taylor Back After 16 Years Service
First Sergeant Edgar H Taylor, in the army 16 years including National Guard time, was honorably discharged at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. He served over a year in the Pacific with an infantry group, most time in New Guinea, and wears battle stars. Taylor a Ro ff resident received his Selective Service classification and a registration card. He plans a rest before seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar H. Taylor
Army
National Guard
Jefferson Barracks
New Guinea
Sgt. Taylor
Roff
Mr. Taylor
Farm in a boxcar carries Ray Gilbert family to California
The Ray D Gilbert farm family 49 year old Ray and 38 year old Frances arrived in Chicago in a packed boxcar en route from Augusta Missouri to Merced California with cattle, a dog, farm and household items. They left a Maine dairy farm to escape Ray's asthma and seek a new life in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ray D. Gilbert
Augusta
Merced
Calif
Frances
Gilberts
Ray
Maine
Worcester
Mass
Detroit
California
Santa Fe
West
Vast Jap Treasure Found by Allied Forces
Allied authorities in Tokyo uncover and impound over 58 million ounces of gold and silver bullion plus platinum and 27 million yen in a vast Japan treasure held to await Allied instructions. Seizure aims to deter loss or flight amid bank closings and unaccounted military finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
MacArthur
Finance Ministry
Osaka
Army
Navy
Bank of Japan
Bank of Thailand
Siam
Bank of Indo-China
Federal Reserve Bank of China
Bank of Italy
Bank of Chosen
Korea
U. S. Sixth
Eighth Army
Imperial Army
Navy Ministry
Teachers Must File College Hours by November 15
Oklahoma City report says thousands of state teachers must file transcripts showing college hours by November 15 to qualify for higher salaries under a new state law. The requirement was added to the 16 million dollar annual school aid bill by the last legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
A. L. Crabb
State Department of Education
United States Admits 1945 Air Attack on Chiasso
The Ticino cantonal government said Switzerland was advised by the Swiss federal department that the American government accepted responsibility for an air raid on Chiasso on January 27, 1945. Four aircraft of unknown nationality machine gunned the Swiss station, destroying one locomotive and injuring a man. Washington agreed to pay damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Swiss Bellinzona
Switzerland
Ticino
Chiasso
State's Tax Income Up For September
Oklahoma tax collections rose sharply in September and for the first three months of the fiscal year. September receipts totaled 7,562,416, up 22 percent from a year ago, with gas and fuel taxes, beverage, sales and cigarette taxes rising. For the first quarter, total collections were 21,701,820, up 4,898,864 from the prior year, as gasoline consumption remained strong despite higher levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Tax Commission
Commission
Pickets Rally Outside Missouri Capitol During sidewalk protest
Three pickets marching before the Missouri state capitol drew senatorial ire as Sen H B Hart of Versailles called for their arrest for contempt. AFL union members protested use of non union labor on a sidewalk repair project in Jefferson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri
H. B. Hart
Versailles
Common Laborers Union
AFL
Sunday Accident Claims Woman and Officer in Pocasset Crash
Mrs. George H. Sappington of Oklahoma City died from injuries in a Pocasset collision that also killed Army Lt. James F. Howell and injured two others. Her husband remained in serious condition, while Capt. W. W. Harris of Sheppard Field Tex., was listed in satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickasha
George H. Sappington
Oklahoma City
Pocasset
James F. Howell
Childress
Tex
Army Air Field
Ee Husband
W. W. Harris
Sheppard Field
Allies fail to break deadlock at London foreign ministers conference
Foreign Secretary Bevin told the Commons that President Truman Prime Minister Attlee and Generalissimo Stalin could not reach agreement on whether all five allied powers or only those with armistice status should participate in Balkan Italian and Finnish peace treaties. Bevin cited need for time and patience while noting Byrnes shared the view on full participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ernest Bevin
Commons
Truman
Attlee
Stalin
Red
Bevin
United States
Balkans
Italy
Finland
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Four Slot Machines To Be Destroyed In Ardmore Case
Oklahoma Supreme Court orders destruction of four slot machines seized from the Ardmore army air field officers club and mess. The court ruled seizure without a warrant was invalid under state and federal searches and seizures provisions and said the military post cannot extend jurisdiction to clubs away from the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
Ardmore Army Air Field
Oklaho
Ardmore
Rutherford Brett
Carter County
Oklahoma to Air Views on Federal Gas Regulation
The federal commission opened a public hearing as part of a four session probe into the natural gas industry. Oklahoma will present its views on federal regulation with Gov. Robert S. Kerr slated to open the state's testimony in a general fact finding inquiry meant to aid Congress the commission and local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Federal Power Commission
Oklahoma
Robert S. Kerr
Congress
Ities
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Meredith
Bartlesville Rifle Club
Lake Murray
Murray
State Senate
Lake
Texoma
U. S. Army Engineers
Adm
Gotham
Best
Reds
Ada
ETO Service
Taylor
Air Field
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