Gambling in Grain and Fibers Probed by Officials
Washington reports that President Truman claimed Attorney General Clork is investigating gambling in grains and fibers on commodity exchanges. He warned against rapid speculation raising food costs, praised progress of the food conservation program, and rejected a push for rationing. He noted high wheat trading on the Chicago Board of Trade and said government purchases for relief are not chiefly responsible for high prices. He indicated meat is not traded on exchanges and acknowledged a Chicago grand jury investigation into meatpackers.
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Washington
Gali Provident
Truman
Clork
Trumat
Chicago Board of Trade
United States
Clary
Chicago
Vos
Roofing Progress at Chaurcey Hangar Near 58 Percent Complete
Workmen at Chaurcey Airport advance the all steel hangar roofing as major sections rise. Each roofing box holds over 400 sheets, weighing above 11,000 pounds, with four boxes per segment. Builders report rapid progress and plan concrete floor pouring after roofing. A north end taxiway and fly ing area set to connect to the paved ramp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaurcey
Allsteel Lamgur
Plaice
Buet Covey
Hangas
Queens Night Music Program At East Central College
A college program titled Queens Might will be held in the East Central College auditorium on October 16. The event features a series of short 10 minute acts by eight sponsoring student organizations providing a varied night of music and entertainment amid campus activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central
Cotlege
Thewsgay
Frano
Tomb search widens at Dahshur pyramids near Cairo
Cairo Oct 16 A new phase in the Egypt tomb hunt extends to a secure pyramid by the Nile south of Cairo. Saf fron, who toppled Egypt over 4000 years ago, still seeks the king’s name revealed on a Dahshur cornerstone. Abd Essalom, head of the Pyramid project, reports discoveries at the northern pyramid with records of a treasure clan and palace furnishings veiled in ancient myths.
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SNEF
Cairo
Pharoas
Saffron
Egypt
Nile Valley
Dahshus
Abd Essalom
Fernishinum
Snetrou
Weather Update for Oklahoma Region
Central Oklahoma forecast calls for a cool day with light winds and mild temperatures. Mostly cloudy skies persist with a slight chance of brief showers in the afternoon. highs near 60, overnight lows around 45, minimal precipitation expected.
Strike Halts Almost All of Shipping Within French Ports
Paris faces a transport crisis as a general strike halts about 80 percent of port shipping and blocks dozens of vessels. Seamen demand wage increases while the Paris subway, hit by a two-union vote, nears a partial return to service. Prime Minister Ramadier seeks urgent resolution as railway and power workers avoid wider action.
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Paris
Subway
Age Reals
General Confederation of Lebor
CGT
America
Dave Friday
le Hatre
Thanne
Bordeaux
le Have
Marzeille
Cherbourg
Ramadile
Paul Ramathas
Frence
France
Hannibal Names W. E. Hansen City Manager
In a telephone talk with Hannibal Missouri city clerk W C Fisher on a Wednesday an agreement was reached that W E Hansen has accepted the city manager post. Hansen applied for the Missouri job July 30 and discussed duties, planning to visit Hannibal after returning from San Francisco California to arrange duty start. City officials expect Hansen to return to Hannibal to assume duties after providing notice as required by the council.
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W. C. Fisher
Hannibal
W. E. Hansen
Hansen
Missouri
Ely Saint
Harnnibal
Ktemnibal
Francisco
Calif
Bannnibaldo
Roel
Hamer
Roundup Club Receives Prize Stallion Reward
Ada Roundup club wins state prize for ticket sales and returns from Woodward rodeo with a six month old blaze faced sorrel stallion. The horse is housed at the Roundup barn in Woodward and a meeting tonight will decide the stallion’s future.
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Ada
Woodward Relief
Oklonoma City
Mancel Brooks
Locat
Woodward
Roundup Club
Cos
Ebks
Crude Oil Prices Rise as Output Hits Record High
Tulsa reports a new round of crude price increases after Phillips Petroleum boosted all grades by 30 cents per barrel. Major firms followed with similar raises across Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Arkansas, pushing crude postings to new peaks. Output across the United States reached a new daily record, with Oklahoma and Texas posting all time highs.
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Phillips
Tulsa
Okbe
Philllips Petroleumr Company
Okla
Zitcoms
Home
Kansas
Texas
Arkansas
Mid- Air
Annilar
Magnolia Petroleum
Ca-or Rative Rec Hivery Association
Fisness City
Stanalinc Oil and Gas Co
Mid-Continent Petrolaus Corp
T Line Refining Co
Oi! and Gas Co
Sineilar
Oklahoma
Cindiang
Rangas
Nebrarks
Trontana
Wyoming
Mg Stanolind
New Mexico
Ackansas
Louisiana
South Minegats Corp
Corpus Christi
Texc
Elf
Teras
Mastonm Mixon
Goveer aSgrees
Frenery
United States
Rainfall Douses Western Oklahoma Reach Ada Area
Western Oklahoma received heavy rain extending toward Ada with gauges showing up to 3 inches in places. Temperatures cooled after a warm spell with readings near 90 F earlier in the week, while farmers eyed wheat sowing as rainfall aided soil moisture but delayed planting in spots.
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Oklahoma
Adie
Oiddie
Wednesda
Focal Weather Bureau
Associated Press
Frederick Uy Tillpian County
Oilahana
Altus
Falkson
Tillman
Axel Hobart
Kiowa County
Chickasha
Clinton
Lawton
Bik
Guyman
Panhanddie
Guthele
CkxTapoma City
Chandler
Shawnee
Pauls Valley
Ardmore
Ponca
Kiews County
Jackoom
Tackson
Hennessey
Kingfisher County
Postage Rate Cut Hopes Named by Postmaster General
Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan urged a five cent rate row at the National Association of Postmasters convention. He spoke as a possible three cent air mail postage reform near October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Robert E. Hannegam
National Association
Truman Indicates Possible Special Session on Europe Aid
President Truman said a special congressional session could be called to address Europe’s financial crisis. He noted progress in stopgap aid efforts, citing army purchases of French francs and Export-Import Bank loans for France to fund food and fuel purchases. Senator H. S Hatch urged speedy action, warning against delaying to stop communism’s spread.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Europe
Western
France
Fruman
Export-Import Bank
Capitol
Hatch
Danm
Lewis Douglas
London
Syeldten
Lovett
Wei Canno
Prompt Filing of Sickness Benefit Applications Urged
Jaca) Cullen representative for the Railroad Retirement Board urged railroad workers claiming sickness benefits to file their applications promptly to receive benefits. Applications must be mailed no later than seven days after the sickness start. Blank forms are available at the Oklahoma City field office or at the Frisco, Santa Fe, and other railroads. If unable to pick up, a family member or fellow employee may obtain the form. Further sickness application information can be requested from the Oklahoma City office.
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L. Cullen
Jaca
Railroad Retirement Board
At &A
Scully Robinson
Oklahoma City
Frisco
Senta Fe
Beard
Two Year Renewal Of Driver Licenses Issued Now
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety announces a two year renewal period ending 1943 and 198%. Renewals cost one dollar. Les High, head of the licensing division, notes that applicants may renew without appearing in person and one family member may renew all licenses. A driving license copy and a 46-27 receipt aid renewal. duplicates may be issued for lost licenses. both operator and chauffeur licenses may be removed. beginner permits will not be renewed.
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Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
Les
Chage
State Safety Department
Dismantle 882 German War Plants Planned in Allied Zones
The United States and Britain announced plans to dismantle 882 German industrial and war plants in the Allied zones as reparations. Official estimates put plant value around 81.0 billion, with at least two years required and up to 35,000 workers may be mobilized if Germans resist. Berlin press coverage varied, while Allied officials stressed cooperation and a speedy dismantling to aid Europe’s recovery.
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Berlin
U. S
Anqust Cement
Europe
Brian Robertson
George P. Hays
U.S
Latta School Illness Outbreak Affects 33 Students
A illness outbreak at Latta School Tuesday sickened about 33 students and several teachers. Health officer Dr J C Camada investigated with staff, finding symptoms like headache and vomiting but no diarhea. Officials traced no clear source to lunch items or water, and most students have returned to class as the investigation continues.
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Latta
J.C. Camada
Mo. Stogal
Baskim
Stegall
Cugat Weds Actress Lorraine Allen in Philadelphia
Kavier Cugat and Lorraine Allen, both widowed, tied or renewed their vows today in Philadelphia as the famed orchestra leader and the former movie actress begin their honeymoon. It marked a second marriage for each.
Senator Nance urges interest in government affairs
Oklahoma state politics drew focus as Senator James C. Nance urged Ada Chamber of Commerce members to increase attention to government workings. The Purcell senator, editor of the Purcell Register, criticized haphazard budgeting and called for reform, praising Governor Kerr and stressing industrial growth, modernization, and preserving democratic participation.
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James C. Nance
Twenty First Legilature
Newple
Oklahoma
Purcell
Purcell Register
Eld
Vital New Legislative Council
Ada Chamber of ‘Commerce
Thomas Plt
Nance
Oklahoma Senate
McClain County
Sheriffs Oace
Meany Tobin Take AFL Power As Lewis Defeated
In San Francisco a pivotal AFL convention result shifts control toward George Meany and Daniel Tobin, weakening John S. Lewis. Meany’s win over affidavits clears the path for Green’s succession and a reshaped executive council. Election of officers and council members proceeds with Green likely to be re-elected.
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Harold W. Ward
San Francisco
Bronx
Boston
American Federation of Labor Convention
George Meany
Olanthers
Daniel J. Tobin
Tesmasters
APL
Neary
Hutcheson
Teeter Meany
Tobin
John S. Lewis
William L. Hutcheson
Lewis
Mecca
NLRB
Federsh Foral
Federation
Willian Green
Seeeetrnye
Menny
AFL
Green
Meany
The
Federslom
Samuel Gompers
Sffinets
Ard Conscil
Tewis
Steninat
Aerin
Curates & Vaeener
Nolicrermakine Cornerh
Senttest
Dianiel W. Tracy
Electrical Worters
Trebor
Huen Ernat
Fox sparked excisement chase in Muskogee district
A fox entered Muskogee's business district on October 11 attracting an officer chase aided by about 50 children. The fox was caught by Sequi Car Officer Cheyley Hesmer after a speedy pursuit through the streets.
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Muskogee
Okla
Buskess
Sequi Car
Cheyley Hesmer
The Pessimist Prowl Shouts In Rural Gossip
A fragmented rural note mocks the mood of gossip and romance as neighbors discuss a quarrel and reconciliation with playful dialect. The piece portrays playful, waning tempers and affectionate reform between spouses amid everyday life.
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Tempovactuu
Industrial Comtainer Corp
Brooklyn
Tadt-Hartey Lew
NDA
Phi Tipsoa
Qulahome
Ahene Gil
By Ebwey Shanke
Albaita
Sen. Nance
Traies Kery
Robert S. Kerr
Stake House
Kerr
Olshoma
Philling
Keye
Nance Ec
Oklahoum
Amy Eve
Mary
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