Truman Plans Miami Legion Address Then Raleigh Campaign
President Truman disclaims any long campaign role and heads to Miami to address the American Legion convention as commander in chief. He will press universal military training and reserve forces, then go to Raleigh for a speaking tour before resuming campaign stops with two speeches planned in North Carolina.
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Ernest BR. Vaccaro
Washington
Truman
American Legion
Femor
Oklahoma oil men elected to IPAA offices
Five prominent Oklahoma oil men were elected to national IPAA positions. Tulsa figures Holiver Locing and Gearey P. Mortis gain leadership roles while other Oklahoma members will serve as officers for the 1947 to 1948 term. Local Tulsa representatives and state peers are noted among the new officers.
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Tulsa
Oklo
Oct
Oklahoma Oil
Inypart
Pe- Assipiatigam
Fimyerice
Sosen
PAA
Hounver Locing
Gearey P. Mortis
War Navmeck View-presidemt
Bupcerri Lishtiot
Cilahoma
Willizen T Davee
Bie
Ciehihowna Gely
Oklahoma
Rest Rooms Remodeling Project At Science Mall
A remodeling effort begun last year at Central College Science Mall seeks to update restrooms. Workers tiled and reconditioned halls, improving convenience and reducing odor with new fixtures and equipment. Completion is anticipated after final installations and safety checks.
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Ealigge
Montes
Thales
Willy
Dasalness Martider
Oklahoma Types Hold Fall Meet at Blackwell
The Oklahoma Typographical conference held its fall gathering in Blackwell with about 40 delegates and 18 visitors. James T. Gerwy of Lawton and J. E. Fildis of Blackwell were elected minor trustees amid no action on proposed resolutions, while ITU affiliates discussed recent court rulings on open shop rules.
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End
Okin
Oklahom Stas
Blackwell
Yesleecay
James T Gerwy
Lawton
J. E. Fildis
Sam Kier and the Progress Day tribute to oil's rise
An historical look recalls Samuel M Kier as America's first petroleum refiner who discovered kerosene while experimenting with a crude still in a Pittsburgh cellar. The piece ties Kier's discovery to Progress Day on October 14 and celebrates the modern oil industry’s growth, scope, and impact on American progress. It notes today’s vast industry with 34,003 firms, 1.2 million wells drilled in 25 states, 428,001 producing, an extensive pipeline network, and hundreds of thousands of service stations, underscoring oil and gas as major energy sources.
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Samuel M. Kier
Pittsburgh
Kier'y Roel
Sam
Kier
Sam Kier
America
Bellian Years, Instead of & Sandfol
B. L. Drake
Sitsville
Dick Craine Enlists in U S Marines for Three Years
Richard Dick Craine son of Mrs Arjel Owens 126 West Sixth enlisted in the Marine Thursday for a three year stretch. He will receive basic training in the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and then report for schooling with the Leathernecks.
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Richard “Dick” Craine
Arjel Owens
West Sixth
Marine Corps
San Diese
Ats
Wen
Cay Turton
China
Ada News
Tsp
Leathernecks
Noal's Ark Sars He Pacefic
Rong Kong ships a cargo of leopards monkeys and cobras aboard the APL liner President Pyley en route to the United States. The menagerie includes panthers wild cats lemurs pythons and tropical fish with Ham Carew Redfield assisting the animals to Los Angeles.
Bad Weather Dampens Tex oma Square Dance Festival Attendance
The first annual Texas Square Dance festival drew about 3000 Southwesterners despite showers and strong winds. Tre Edmonds of Oklahoma City won first, Ardmore groups took second and third, while entertainers included Herb Greggerson of El Paso and several Oklahoma Calber Amber callers led by Gov Gentry.
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Magnll
Dhto
Tre Edmond
Okla
Square Dance Club
Ardmore
Herb Greggerson
el Paso
Tovas
Gov Gentry
Oklahoma Federaton
Oklahoma City
Paul Phillips
Dille Coleman
Walter Smith
Tack Gant
Ker Dehnson
Pred Miller
Ardreoce Amd
John Batson
Mariatea
State Archery Winners Named
Winners crowned at the annual state archery contest in Tulsa Oklahoma with 32 competitors. Joe Barnett of Oxishoma City won the men's division after a shoot-off with Joe Littlebird of Colony. Mrs RB Dy Barber of Tulsa scored high in the women’s division, while Mrs Agnes Foster from Battlesvithe and Sand Springs performances are noted.
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Tulsa
Ohis
Ceti Okiakoms
Joe Barnett
Oxishoma City
Joe Littlebird
Colony
Dy Barber
Johe Broad
Agnes Foster
Sand Springs
Jack Hughes
Committee Investigates Michigan Campaign Expenditures
The Rouse committee on committee expenditures led by Rep Ross Rizley opens inquiries into alleged irregularities in Michigan. General counsel E Ralph Burton cites complaints about a democratic fund soliciting and a statewide check to be made to probe Hatch Act violations. Reports say 25 to 48 complaints allege federal workers and postal workers pressured to donate to the Michigan State Democratic Committee. The text notes a separate fragment about the fastest North American animal and a tangy note about its claws.
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Michigan
Washington
Rouse Committee
Ross Rizley
Ralph Burton
Workang
Democratic
Bonuses On Veterans Voters In 12 States In November
US voters in 12 states face referendums and constitutional measures on veterans bonuses and related benefits in the November 2 election. Proposals seek funding via taxes and bonds, with amounts ranging from tens of millions to billions, and include state by state plans for monthly stipends, exemptions, and financing methods.
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Oliver W. de Wolf
Washington
Connecticut
Dinos
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New York
Ohio
Rhode Island
Vermont
Alaska
Baws
South Dakota
Pennsylvania
Prine
Indiana
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North
Dakota
Oregon
Wisconsin
Fellowship Meeting At Allen Church Announces New Parsonage
An all day fellowship meeting was held at the Assembly of God church in Allen with Rev Herbert Lally leading and inviting public attendance for inspiring sermons. Members report progress on a new parsonage, a two room house, with labor and funds donated to complete it.
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Got Vehurch
Exeter
Herbert Lally
Sermomettes
Assembly
Third Death in Family Tragedy
Edith Goodman died after a domestic shooting in Pittsburg Kansas. Victor Galindo shot their two week old daughter Vickie, then killed himself, leaving Goodman gravely injured. The tragedy is regarded as two murders and a death by own action.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Edith Goodman
Victor Galido
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Gofbers
Goodman
Galindo
Vickie
United States
Texas
Kiwanis corn show and peach borer control report
A Pontotoc County note outlines the Kiwanis corn show to be held November 2 at the Legion Hall with cash premiums for top ten in each division. It also details peach borer control using Paradechloroben zene, soil temps above 60 F, mound application, and safety cautions. The item also covers dairy herd projects, 4-H club reorganizations, enrollment, and upcoming dairy cattle sales in the area.
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Bawey Sda
Kiwanis Corn
EE Chik
Kiwanis Corm
Kiwanis
Pontotoc Geuage
Grate Ab
Acoum
Legion Hall
Oklahoma
Kiwanis Club
Evveryone
Pontotoc County
Dairy Club
Pontotoc
Hoyer
Byog
Union Hill Fitahugh
vAllen
Werness
Simehabs
Monder
Brontley
Calbert
Rott
Hart
Dexter
Em. Francis
Cedar Grove
Summer Chapel
Thureday
Mei
LP Am
Stennewall
Bothy Longley
Holstein
Stonewall
Roblow Hardware
Bobby
Keep In Peak of Condition Air Reservists Fold
Air Force reservists, urged by Lieut. General George E. Stratemeyer, must stay in peak condition as they train with the Air Reserve Units. He compared reservists to players on a first team and warned they could be substitutes or second string but must be ready to act against the enemy’s best. By late August, 24085 reservists were enrolled in extension courses.
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Orlanno
Fle
Air Force
George E. Stratemeyer
Air Reserve
Air Defense Command
Air Force Reserve
Stestemeyer
Alva Okls Moves Parking Meters To City Square
In Alva Oklahoma this week the city council approved an ordinance to relocate parking meters to the outer curb near the city square next to business districts. The police department will set the parking fees.
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Alva
Okla
Josns
Oklahoma
Pelice Department Iid
Snakes Consume Porcelain Eggs in Puzzle of Digestion
A fragmented note suggests snakes swallow artificial porcelain eggs as quickly as real ones, but cannot digest the artificial variety, raising questions about their behavior and digestion.
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Fais
Zalal
Nazarene Church Names Scoutmaster For Troop 42
The Nazarene Church appointed W A Timmons to serve as scoutmaster of Troop 42 early in spring. Despite limited priorScouting, he has shown leadership, guiding a growing unit that earned first place at the annual Scout Swing Meet and used earnings to buy equipment. Troop meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., inviting any boy 13 or older not in another unit.
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The
Nazarene Church
W A. Timmons
Tim
Honas
Timmons
Speciny
Church Women to Sew on Tuesday
Church women of Aca Whin will meet Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church. Mrs T O Cullins of Kil Wort invites all to bring scissors, thimbles, and a covered dish for the noon meal. Business will include plans for World Community Day on November 5 at the First A Sysude with Rev C iT as guest speaker. The group continues Pack a Towel, a project aiding eye childre n of E &.
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Aca
T. O. Cullins
Adi Cousell
Kil Wort
Rev C. It
Airforce Open To Prior Servicemen
Enlistments are open for the U S Air Force to men with prior service. The service has been closed since July but now seeks trained personnel in various jobs. For full information see the recruiting sergeant at the post of fees.
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U. S. Air Force
Truman Confident Of Winning As He Reaches Capital
President Truman, returning from a six state campaign swing, said he is confident of victory. He told reporters aboard his campaign train he believes voters will be startled by the November verdict. He criticized GOP tactics in West Virginia and defended his case on the major issues before arriving in Washington.
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Bale
N.C
Raleigh
Tomorriy
Truman
Paul G.fobiman
Gennemic
Sielenimi
Hor
Ropuety
China
Mrs. Truman Ark Mariaret
Ilsn Raeurvedt Methor
University of Missouis
Washington
Trumen
Midwest
Thomas B. Dewey
Myr
Truman Ensoigh
West Virginia
Clarkwourg
W. Va
Fle
Republican Finance Committee
Moxbhy
Farm Prosperity Forecast From Frances Lemay Remarks
Frances Lemay reports optimism on farm prosperity for eight to ten years, driven by rising urban food demand and employment. Hope, likely to head agriculture if Republicans win, says bipartisan support for farm price programs remains and prices will adjust with the broader economy to avoid depression.
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Frances M. Lemay
Washington
Ilone ¢R-Kas
House Agriculture Cortimite En
Hope
Agriculture Department
Republican
Democratic Party
Kanaan
Oklahoma Governor Turner predicts Democratic edge in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City October 18 AP news. Gov Roy J Turner forecast a normal Democratic majority in Oklahoma in November. He said democrats will retain all current congressional seats and may gain in first and eighth districts, though both would be heavily contested. He dismissed fears of high bread prices from wheat price declines and urged a long range farm policy while criticizing Federal Power Commission policies on natural gas. In separate dispatch, Halbert Barnett of Macian has been elected president of the Jade i Fair Association and named county germ bureauan.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Roy J. Turner
Turner
Congress
Mayne Gai
Odl
Federal Power Commission
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Airforce
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