Oklahoma roads first to serve local people says Ada paper
The Ada Weekly News argues Oklahoma should prioritize state residents over tourists in road-building. It compares highways across Texas Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana, noting many stretches are rough yet progress is being made with available funds and materials. The piece defends a gradual four-lane push, stressing fairness to residents while accepting future intercity improvements.
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Okxishona
Old South
Portatoe
U.S
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Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Memphis
New Orleans
Arkansas
Orange
Dallas
Oklahoma
Baton Rouge
Cowles remembered as longtime newspaper man and friend
A tribute to Fred G. Cowles publisher of the McAlester News-Capital marking his sixty years in journalism. The notice recalls his willingness to help younger reporters, including aiding The Ada News postwar by sharing paper stock, and notes his high standard for the industry. It also includes brief reflections on Natchez, Mississippi, and Nehru’s remarks about American visits.
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Oklahoma
Fred G. Cowles
McAlester News-Capital
Cowles
Ada News
Cowes
Atomic politics and the need for nonpartisan energy policy
A Christian Science Monitor editorial urges Congress to curb partisanship in atomic energy matters as the nation faces a potential arms race. It notes past nonpartisan handling, warns against political maneuvering over the AEC, and calls for leadership that separates policy from partisan aims while informing the public and resisting demagogues.
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National Poly On Atomic Development Congress
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Hickenlooper
Ina
AEC
Joint Congress
Congress
Executive
Money in Trees and Forestry Growth Across Regions
The article discusses vast land covered with trees and uncertain profitable demand. It notes southern states increasing forestry attention, with lumber firms buying timber lands and individuals growing timber with state guidance. It mentions pine, gum, poplar, cypress and other species used profitably and hints at tempering economic prospects amid war-driven wood demand.
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Oklahoma
Is Truman Losing Popularity in Wake of Postwar Policies
The piece argues President Truman’s popularity is waning as he shifts from wartime unity. It cites voter discontent with civil rights, spending, price controls, and balanced budgeting. It notes some praise may return if congressional upheaval subsides and calm returns to the capital.
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Truman
Roosevelt
Dewey
Trumen
Oklahoma highway plan eyed for faster city growth
Kighama Highway Commission approves plans for expanding broad market roads across several Oklahoma cities. The project aims to improve access for incoming and outgoing traffic, boost business, attract growth, and make towns more inviting for retail and investment.
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Kighama
Oklahoma
Aca
Moonshine Feud Flares Again On Mountain
Factional moonshine conflict flares with a third death on the mountain. Several people are indicted and two are held in custody. officials report a fragile pause as authorities seek to restore order amid tight lipped communities.
Stork Outraces Overseas Pilot And Baby's Born At Sea
A chaotic account describes a stork outrunning an overseas pilot and a baby being born during a rapid Atlantic flight. Passengers reportedly contributed cash as a dramatic scene unfolded, with unclear details about individuals or outcomes.
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Stork
Atlantic
Worker Group Puts Chest Funds First Action
An unclear report describes a worker group allocating a fund to support a retirement or relief chest. It mentions Ada Commun and an act explaining employees kept a collection from vending machines at a milling plant and a $100 estimate, but details are garbled and uncertain.
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Bonn
Aca
Certian
Oklahoma lawmakers back Made in Oklahoma Exposition
Congress approves tax shift to curb cigarette tax evasions allowing Oklahoma to recoup lost revenue. State manufacturing grows 234 percent from 1939 to 1947, with an upcoming Made in Oklahoma Exposition in Oklahoma City October 23 to 30 showcasing 209 plus exhibits. The event is free to the public and runs 2 PM to 10 PM daily.
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Oklahoma
Congress
House of Congress
State Tax Commission
Congressional Deleritas
Oklahoms
Okshoma
Oklahoma City
Municipal Auditorium
Greek Rebels Quit Civil War Not Ready To Surrender
Communist led rebel forces, weakened by a government push near the Albanian border, say they have stopped the war but will not lay down arms. Greek general staff confirms a radio announcement as United Nations moves to resolve the Greek Balkan conflict. War Minister Panayotis Lepoulos notes they have halted the hunt, marking an accomplished fact in the guerrilla defection. Negotiations at Lake Success, NY proceed to secure withdrawal of Soviet aid to the guerrillas.
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Athens
Radix
Tao Greek
Tiied Nations
Panayotélepoulos
United Nations Assembly
Lake Success
Russia
Freien
Farm Missionary From Philippines Visits Pontotoc County
A Philippines missionary on an inspection visit in Pontotoc County toured Byng and other sites. Kennedy, with county agents and staff, observed a 4-H dairy club and county farm youth programs, while also studying extension work in Oklahoma. Later in Oklahoma City, Decentralization moves in Pawhuska halted some controls and redirected funds to community organizations.
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Philippines
Faul
Kennedy
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Poptotoc County
County Farm
Bam
C. H. Hailey
Juanita Floyd
HDA
Lester Smith
Byng
Washington
Pawhuska
Oka
Tighe E. Woods
Hosing Expanter
How Much Crust Is There Now Between Our Prosperity and Low Mood
Washington report analyzes a National Planning Association study comparing 1929 with 1949 conditions. It finds private debt, bank loans, and savings shifts suggest a thicker prosperity crust now, with policy tools like adjusting bank reserves to sustain buying power during slumps.
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Sigrid Arne
James Marlow
Washington
National Planning Association
NPA
NPR
Federal Reserve System
Joe
Liberian Jungle Unearths American English In Slave Lineage
Dr. Lorenzo Dow Turner, a Roosevelt College linguist, reports that Rice Islands Natives descended from American slaves retain an English tongue with words traced to Liberia and pre Civil War U S culture. A jungle encounter shows a woman speaking American English learned from great grandparents who were enslaved in America. The tale ties Liberian immigration to U S colonial roots and notes wartime radio via drum signals spreading rumors of an American invasion.
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Lorenzo Dow Turner
Roosevelt College
Chicago
South Carolina
Georgia
America
Maioland
Afreas
Turner
Rice Islands
Liperia
Fishermen's Lake
Liberia
North Africa
London
Middle East
Africa
Khartum
Nile Valley
Cairo
Fisherman's Lake
National Colonization Society of America
Republic
U. S
Siayes
United States
Tulsa World editor Eugene Lorton dies at 80
Eugene Lorton, longtime Tulsa World publisher and political voice, died at 80 after a two week illness. He led the paper for more than 30 years, with wife Maude at his side, as editor Norms G. Henthorne and daughter Mia attended his bedside. Funeral services set for Trinity Episcopal church with burial at Rose Hill Mausoleum. Gov. Roy J. Turner called him a realist with courage and Oklahoma lost a great leader and builder.
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Okla
Eugene Lorton
Oklahoma
Tulsa Daily World
Lorton
California
Maude
the World
Norms G. Henthorne
Mia
Edward Chabot
Seattle
Wash
Trinity Episcopal Church
Rose Hill
Roy J. Turner
World
Lorten
Mound City
Kas
Lynn County
Republican
Montgomery County
Missouri
Medicine Lodge
Eas
Salubria
Emmett and Horse
Idaho
Everett
Walla Walla
Wash Lorton
Woman's sentence suspended for forgery charge in Oklahoma City
Grace Newberry former legislative employee pleaded guilty to a second degree forgery indictment. She was given a four year suspended prison sentence and ordered to restitution totaling 264 dollars on five warrants plus court costs.
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Oklahoma City
Grace Newberry
Legislative
Baker H. Melone
Iplan
Newberry
State House For Representatives
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