What Lies Ahead in Korea Analysis of the War
The piece argues North Korea has been defeated and its army dissolved in the South. It questions surrender prospects, UN advances north of the border, and the risk of Chinese or Soviet intervention. It weighs potential outcomes including crossing into Manchuria and broader conflict with Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
South Korea
MacArthur
United Nations
North
China
Russia
Manchuria
Important Decisions Impending At Supreme Court Session
The United States Supreme Court opens with several high profile cases. Eleven New York Communists convicted of conspiring to overthrow the government face appeals, and racial cases including Texas law school admissions and FBI disclosures are awaited. Watch for potential constitutional rulings shaping state and federal laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
New York
Texas
University of Texas
Law School
FBI
Supreme Court
Congress
Oklahoma farmers consider expanding cotton planting next year
A writer notes relief from planting restrictions may allow more cotton on better fields in Oklahoma. While not advising, the piece emphasizes labor limits on farms and hopes for continued cotton production without government restrictions.
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Oklahoma
Communism’s Hold in the Middle East Questioned
The piece argues that Communist influence is at its lowest since WWII with near absence in Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt and Turkey. It cautions that communism rarely gains power by vote and warns that a small Communist presence can seize control if aligned with weapons and a substantial army.
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Russia
Orient
Middle East
Iran
Syria
Lebannon
Egypt
Turkey
United Nations Delegates Clash Over Criticism and Communism
The text notes delegates at the United Nations spar over blunt language and accusations of tyranny. It highlights opposition to Russian coercion, with the non Communist world increasingly united against Soviet pressure and spread of communism.
Salvation Army seeks funds for Ada facility
Local citizens and Salvation Army officials discussed securing a building on North Oak Avenue. The Army owns real estate fully paid for, needs a chapel and rooms, and has about $5,000 allocated with more possible through donations or a loan. Foster McSwain and Troy Melton can help connect to the right people.
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Salvation Army
Army
North Oak Avenue
Foster McSwain
Ada
Arta
Troy Melton
Capone’s Power Seen Surviving His Death Says Kefauver
Senator Kefauver told a Chicago audience that Capone’s syndicate apparently operates beyond his death, with evidence of gangsters muscling into legitimate business and political ties across parties. He noted Capone’s era influence over Chicago’s underworld and ongoing investigations in illicit activity.
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Chicago
Kefauver
al Capone
Capone
Tennessee Democrat
Scarface
al” Capone
LU. S
Old Capone
Women Learn International Affairs Faster says Dr Wardell
Dr M L Wardell of the University of Oklahoma told a civic club that women are learning international relations faster than men. He notes prewar trends of more girls finishing high school and attending colleges. He argues both genders are becoming more informed about international affairs and good governance in a democracy.
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M. L. Wardell
University of Oklahoma
Industrial growth through farming and industry mindset
The Division of Engineering Research promotes three paths for growth: expand existing industries, start new ones, and attract outsiders. Emphasis is on fostering industry friendliness, avoiding taxation of prosperity, and shifting farming land to higher yields by improved pastures and soil care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Engineering Research and Experiment Station
The
A. and M. College
Benjamin Franklin
Ten years of change and memory in U.S. history
The passage notes that in a decade over thirteen million Americans died and seventeen million marriages occurred while thirty million babies were born. It observes fading memory of World War I and past administrations, and suggests Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Calvin Coolidge would feel out of place in Washington today.
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U. S
Woodrow -Wilson
Washington
Teddy Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Officials and gamblers form uneasy working pact in gambling centers
The piece argues that a senate committee finds a working agreement between big gamblers and office holders in well known gambling hubs. It notes law violations persist when officials accept bribes or are indolent and suggests only united help from several officials can curb bootlegging, though one active official can hinder lawbreakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate.committee
Oklahoma
Federal rules cannot fix farming weather and yields
The text argues that federal bureaucrats cannot control weather and crop outcomes. Cotton acreage was cut so sharply that this year’s production is dangerously low, even with unfriendly conditions. A different year might yield up to fifty percent more, illustrating the futility of regulating farm and ranch production.
Major Candidates Announce Week's Speaking Dates
Oklahoma City Oct 7 The Democratic U S Senate candidate Mike Monroney lists 30 Oklahoma speaking dates for next week The Republican Jo O Repson has 27 speeches and opponent Bil Alexander 20 Monroney schedule includes Meeker Prague Boley Okemah Herryetta Beggs Okmulgee and more through Ardmore Norman Oklahoma City and Lawton Alexander speaks at Waukomis Enid and Oklahoma City with a Disciples of Christ convention set for Edmond Sand Springs Tulsa Skiatdok Collinsville and more dates listed though some spellings are uncertain.
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Oklahoma City
uPi
Mike Monroney
U.S. Senate
Oklahoma
Jo O. Recpuson
Tampsyor
Bil Alexander
Monroney
Meeker
Prague
Boley
Okemah
Herryetta
Beggs
Okmulgee
Checotah
Wagoner
Muskogee
Ardmore
Norman
Rush Springs
Marlow
Duncan
Comanche
Walters
Lawton
Temple
Waurika
Healdton
Wilson
Marietta
Hugo
Broken
Bow
Idabel
Ferguson
Okemish
Henryetta
Cherotah
Warner
Sallisaw
Heavener
Poteau
Talihina
Clayton
Antlers
Soper
Fort Towson
Valliant
Wright City
Broken Bow
Kiowa
Hartshorne
Wilburton
Red Oak
McAlester
Alexander
Waukomis
Drummond
Covington
Garber
Enid
Bethany
International
Disciples of Christ
Edmond
Sand Springs
Tulsa
Skiatdok
Collinsville
Owasso
Cromwell
Baw
Legs
Konawa
Maud
Seminole
Wewoka
Yukbon
Calumet
el Reno
Springer
Court Hears Sales Tax Boost Orals
Oklahoma City state supreme court heard oral arguments on initiatives to raise Oklahoma sales tax from two to three percent. Chief Justice Davison said a decision may come next week on signature sufficiency for Ora J. Fox petition to place the issue on the November 7 ballot. Fox offered to print 1,000,000 ballots at Welfare Federation plant. If approved, opponents may seek rehearing, and time to place the question on the ballot remains doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Denver Davison
Ora J. Fox
Fox
Welfare Federation
Tac
Owl Sparks Prairie Fire After Bird Flees Power Line
A farmer notified the sheriff that a large airplane crash scene sparked a grass fire after an owl struck a power line causing a short circuit and flames spread across a prairie tract. Firefighters and deputies arrived with ambulances and a fire truck, bringing the blaze under control. Ardmore reports an Oklahoma Texas football game attendance in Delon forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Okla
Oct
Sheriff's Office
Bieos
Jim Holland
City Olice
Detroit Fever and the car salesman revolution
Cal Tinney satirically argues the United States should flood Russia with Detroit Fever car salesmen to spark a capitalist awakening. He envisions sales pitches, models, and mail order catalogs melting Soviet restraint, causing Russians to crave American cars and abandon communism. The piece blends humor with a critique of consumer culture and Cold War attitudes.
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Detroit
Soviet Union
America
Kremlin
Lenin
Red Square
General
Wool shortages push clothing prices higher worldwide
The article notes steep wool price spikes raising costs for pants and suits, with raw wool surging from $1.58 to near $3 a pound in London. It discusses stockpiling, production cuts, and war-driven demand, plus experiments to boost lamb output and a shift to synthetic fibers to stabilize prices. It also mentions Armour and Company trials to increase lambing and impending use of rayon and nylon blends to reduce wool content in suits.
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Washington
NEA
Boston
London
Congress
Armour and Company
DuPont orlon fiber limited by single filament form
DuPont’s orlon filament is not yet spun into short staple for yarn, limiting usefulness. The Camden, New Jersey plant opened in July is reaching full production around 6.5 million pounds annually, employing 509 people. The project cost about 7 million dollars in research plus 15 million dollars for plant construction.
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DuFont Company
DuPont
St Camden
5. C
Man saves for car with ten thousand dimes
Marysville report says Carl W. Georges of Unionville Center paid ten thousand dimes for a new 1950 automobile. He placed two buckets of coins in the sales room and left with the car and ten dollars in dimes. Mrs. Georges plans to resume saving dimes.
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Marysville
Carl W. Georges
Unionville Center
George
Roosevelt
Georges
Truman Sets Doctor-Dentist Draft Machinery Into Motion
President Truman signed a proclamation to draft physicians and dentists for the armed services. First registration date will be Monday, Oct. 16, for those trained at government expense or deferred as students in medical or dental training. Exemptions apply after 21 months of active duty. veterinarians must register too.
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Washington
Truman
Armed Services
Navy
Williamsburg
St. Mary's
Potomac
White House
Truman Returns to Work in Capital
President Truman ended an eight day vacation cruise rested and cheerful reporting for duty at Blair House and the White House. He said he felt fine and noted no health issues while reporters observed fatigue lifting from him after the Korea crisis.
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Washington
Truman
Blair House
White House
Williamsburg
Tim
Mr. Truman
Charles G. Ross
Williamshore
Four Jarzemkoski Sons Face War Again
EAST ST. LOUIS, Oct. 7. Mr and Mrs Walter Jarzemkoski see four of their sons off to war for the second time in four years. Michael, 28, a reservist, was married the day before orders. Peter, 34, John, 24, rejoin or report to Marines. Frank, 29, to the Marines in two weeks. Stanley, a World War II veteran, not yet called. The family voices quiet faith and hope they will all return safely.
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East ST. Louis
Mis
Walter Jarzemkoski
Michael
Peter
John
Marines
Frank
Stanley
Radio brings lessons to 20,003 Canadian classrooms
In English speaking Canada about twenty thousand schoolrooms tune in daily to history science music and English programs. Begun in 1942 the nation wide radio broadcasts have seen 6,764 schools receive free receiving licenses from the department of transport. Rural rooms use mantel radios while larger schools employ loudspeakers. Also noted is news editor Jim Young resigning from the Daily Free-Lance to join the Oklahoma City Daily Oklahoman.
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Radtos Aid Canada
Schoolstoronto
Canada
Department of Transport
Henryetta
Jim Young
Daily Free-Lance
Oklahoma City
Oklahoman
Young
University of Oklahoma
Cushing
Edinburgh
Tex
Norman
Winter Resorts In Cheerful Mood As Inquiries Pile Up
Winter resort owners report more inquiries and earlier reservations in Florida Arizona and California. Travel agents cruise lines and garment makers anticipate stronger sales for resort wear with prices likely up 10 to 20 percent. Shoppers conserve spending, yet more people have vacation money and split vacations boosting winter travel and fashion demand. Special air coach rates to Bermuda Puerto Rico Virgin Islands and US resorts plus fuller South America options bolster prospects.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Florida
Arizona
California
Milady
Bermuda
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
United States
South America
Waldo Stephens Sells Oil Interests in Oklahoma Unit
Oklahoma City October 7 Sale of Stephens Petroleum Co interests in the West Cement Medrano unit in Caddo county to Prairie Petroleum Properties Inc New York was announced by Dr Waldo Stephens executive vice president The unit covers 3280 acres with 1900 oil producing and 1980 gas producing acres Stephens owned 146 percent interest and had a daily net production of 530 barrels Warren Ray Stephens is president Harold Stephens secretary and Wayne C Stephens general superintendent are brothers The firm operates in Oklahoma Nebraska and West Texas Earlier Waldo Stephens announced and later withdrew as a Democratic candidate for governor due to residency eligibility questions.
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Oklahoma City
Stephens Petroleum Co
West Cement Mechane
Caddo County
Prairie Petroleum Properties, Inc
New York
Waldo Stephens
Gaan Fais
About Prairie
Mutual Insurance Co
West Comer
Medrano
Phillips Petroleum Company
Stephens
Oklahoma
Nebraska
West
Texas
Ray ©. Stephens
Harold Stephens
Wayne C. Stephens
Quinton Discusses Secession From Pittsburgh County
Quinton Ohio residents discuss secession from Pittsburgh County amid poor roads and Highway 31 debates. State Rep Howard Young of Haskell County leads efforts to transfer Quinton to his district. a 1913 election on secession failed and no action was taken this time.
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Quinton
Ohio
Pittsburgh County
Hasett County
Howard Young
Stigler
Haskell
Devon village to get two gasoline pumps approved
In Mesham England on September 27 the local council approved the erection of two gasoline pumps after a motorist complained he had to buy lighter fluid in the town to nurse his car to the nearest filling station.
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Meshaw
England
Devon
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Stalin
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Mary
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