Truman announces next year military budget at 14.4 billion
President Truman declares a 14.4 billion military budget for the next fiscal year, a 2.6 billion rise, while stressing not caused by world tension. He seeks a vigorous reserve program and says defense spending must stay affordable, framing a path to a stronger peace. He notes some world improvement and optimism about U.N. talks during a campaign train stop.
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Washington
Truman
Reserve Unite
Craesis
Congress
Ryan
Aesinat
Charles
White House
Ross Wail
Trautman
Eyme Ds
Pontapot
Ender
Defense Forrestal
Togo
Israeli Column Near Egyptian Army Base Sparks Tense Alert
An Israeli motorized column moved within miles of Egypt’s main army base near Shaking, as UN observers monitored the situation amid reports of a raid on Hag El Mashid. The Egypt army reported strikes, casualties, and damage after Egyptian artillery and a Gaza border area clash.
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Egypsian Army Base
Tel Aviv
Iygiel
Wittin
Unite Nations
Sid
Gate
Ace Ayah
Palestine
Palsesting Arab Hinter Committee
Hag el Mashid
Giza
Magdal-lieb- For
Gath Oy
Tatu
Iraq
el Masheh
Fale
Filuje
Polish Youths Register for National Service
Warsaw reports the government has begun a nationwide enlistment drive for youths aged sixteen to nineteen to staff formational and construction projects and receive military training. About 1,500,000 are to be drafted by December eighteenth, with the corps to be expanded to 3,080,001 as the program grows.
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Warsaw
Equalizing Teacher Salaries Here Would Be Awkward Task
A court challenge to equalize salaries in Ada and Napier schools highlights funding limits and potential discrimination under the Fourteenth Amendment. Napier officers warn raising funds may require a new levy, while per pupil costs already favor Ada white schools.
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Edgar
Vauriton
Qoxkishama
Ada
Napier de
Napier
Gigi
Morrison
Walding Praster
Aid
Bondy
Sre
Mapier
Napice
Napier Arade
Greek Government Names Suspects In Polk Killing
The Greek government announced three more suspects in the May slaying of CBS correspondent George Polk, claiming the act was planned by the Greek Communist Party Central Committee member Ador Mouvenides who allegedly shot Polk in the back. The four face piracy and firearms charges. Staktopoulos and his mother face trial in Salonika, while two others are held.
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Greece
Scveenment
George Polk
Columbia Broadcasting System
Corttinform
Communist International
Bu Reauy
Polk
Ador Mouvenides
Central Committee
Communist Party
Allel
Polklee
Ims
Salonika Bay
S Vasvan Lbert Varese
Staktopoulos
Anns
Qnfer
Aql
Mander Polk
Maurenides
Vasvanas
Staktoponos
Aube “Sontia
Plane Recovered From Lake Depths Near Springfield
A amphibian plane and four occupants were involved in a crash near Lake of the Ozarks. The craft was recovered from 12 meters of water, with Miss Bettie M. Johnston, 48, of Springfield, dead by drowning. Three survivors had injuries. Officials say Johnston was likely unconscious, unable to escape the sinking craft.
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Springfield
Moa
Lake of the Quarks
Bagnell Cam
Assemblige ‘of God
Crago
Bettie M. Johnston
Menor
Winely
Chiang Tries New Chinese Commander
Chiang Kai-shek assigns Gen Li Ming to command operations in Manchuria after Soviet forces withdraw. Li Ming, a south China general, led troops to Mokden and attacked Salitun near the critical Mukden rail hub, reportedly capturing it as National losses mounted in a fierce battle echoed by communist radio.
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Peeping
Ralissimo
Chiang RatShek
Ts Li Ming
South China
Manchuria
Miness
Tir
Reds
Jgame
County Political Rally Emphasizes Registration in Okla District
In the run up to the November election Pontetoe County hosts a Saturday rally urging Democratic turnout. Tara Steed, Shawnee Democrat for Congress, urged registration and voting to bolster Kerr for Senate. Speakers stressed district interests and party unity amid Republican activity.
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Tara Steed
Oklahoma
Robert S. Kerr
WUS
Senate
Congress
Kerr
Fones
Tom D. McKeown
Hoyt Pivisaill
My. Steer
Marie Bailey
Miss Wakefield Charged In Theft Conspiracy Case
In Chicago, Oct 16, Miss Mert Wakefield of Oak Park is held on conspiracy and accessory charges after she let her lover Luther Roy Marble steal $1,238 to pay for his private tuberculosis treatment. Marble was also detained, facing burglary and related charges. Wakefield reportedly said she acted to prevent his suffering, claiming she loved him.
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Chicago
Steffer
Mert Wakefield
Luther Roy
Rocky) Marbte
Miss Wakefield
Oak Park
Civic Medical Center
Chi
Waza
Francis O'Sullivan
Dospits
Merglary
Druggists Vote to Remove Obscene Publications
Atlantic City Feb 16 The 5 000 retail druggists in the United States were urged to clear shelves of all salacious and obscene publications Adopted at the National Association of Retail Druggists 50th annual convention the resolution joins civil and religious groups in removing such works A. C Eisele of Hot Springs Ark was elected vice president The report also notes a football topic and a separate note about a girl friend attack not leading to penalties
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Atlantic City
United States
National Association of Retail Druggist
G. DL Eisele
Hot Springs, Ack
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American plan for mutual defense aid to Western Europe
Washington outlines a broad military aid and mutual defense scheme for Western Europe involving the United States Canada and European allies. The effort aims to deter Soviet aggression and build Western Europe’s self reliance through an integrated alliance and a European Year program, with costs potentially in the billions and a future congressional review.
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Washington
Europe
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Jends
Western Europe
Marsts
Aarerl
Viscount Monttomery
Britain
Entfieaea
United States
Tohief
Highway Work to Be Let Tuesday in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City reports highway work to be let next Tuesday by the state highway commission. Projects include 11.18 miles of grading drainage and gravel surface on SH 8 in Okmulgee county and a 200 foot truss bridge at Wewerslefouls, along with several county road improvements totaling hundreds of thousands in state and federal funds. The release lists specific county projects and estimated costs, marking continued road construction across the state.
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Oklahoma City
State Highway Commission
H. &. Bailey
Ailso
Wetumia
Hughes County
Wewerslefouls
Wetumika
Fontetec
Little Sandy Creek
Ada
Okmulgee County
Eagle Creph
Bectar
Overtime Pay Rule Put into Effect
United States wage and hour officials finalize overtime regulations after Supreme Court denial of a further hearing. The rule bases overtime on the worker's total weekly earnings including holiday and weekend premiums, affecting longshore workers and AFL International Longshoremen’s Association contracts. Back pay potential remains disputed as details unfold.
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Washington
Supreme Cous
Supreme Court
AFL International Longshoremen’s Association
Nature Boy at Home With Family in Los Angeles
An item notes two week old Nature Boy with his parents at home in Los Angeles. The fragment mentions Eden Abbex composer of Nature Boy and wife Anna posing for photographers near a tree in their backyard.cradle setup described in parental bedroom area. The baby’s birth date is October 9. The report moves to Guthrie Oklahoma where Victor Botan campaigns for Community Chest, with a $9,500 budget this month.
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Los Angeles
Eden Abbex
Tos
Anna
Guthrie
Oklz
Victor Botan
Caudemia Community Chest
Dewey Heads Toward Albany With New York Talks
Dewey nears Albany after final campaign swing with rallies in Buffalo Rochester and Schenectady preparing for speeches. He aims to shore up his home base as party strategists warn Republicans may lose Senate control with battles in eight states potentially eroding the GOP majority.
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Albany
Thomas E. Dewey
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Hig Homae
Buffalo
Fechester
Suraquee
Schenectady
Ontario
Canrade
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Owosso
Mich
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Fiersld-Tribune Forum
al Smith
Colorado
Kentucky
Minnesota
Montana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Wyoming
West Virginia
Minnnesota
Speakers Hit Oklahoma Campaign Surge in Tight Race
Oklahoma City reports both parties dispatching speakers for the closing stretch of the campaign. Sen Kennedy S Wherry will campaign in Ponca City and Enid with Rep Ross. The Democrats bring Maurice J. Tobin and Labor leaders to energize rallies in Oklahoma City as Rizkey and Kerr push for Senate.
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Oklahoma City
Kennedy S. Wherry
Ponca
City
Eid
Ross
Repuarar
Nomeinee
Wherry
Higley
Thames FE
Dewby
Bar Warren
Maurice J. Fohny
Tobin
Seco
Oklahora City
Rizkey
Robert 5. Kerr
Senate
Wagoner At & P.m
Ida Threlkeld taken by death in Ada Oklahoma
Mrs Ida Threlkeld born Trawick Threlkeld died at 600 West Sixteenth Ada Pioneer resident of Pontotoc county since 1904 with husband Dr W B Threlkeld Survivors include husband two daughters Mrs Katherine Russell of Hot Springs Anne and Mrs Mary Bartlett of Brownsville Tex three sons Emery C Robert I and James Creston Threlkeld Ada two brothers George Trawick of Duncan and three sisters Mrs Ed Gentry Dunes Mrs J O MicMinn Merkel Tex and Mrs Mary Reynolds Carpenter seven grandchildren Services held Monday afternoon from Central Church of Christ
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Ida Trawick Threlkeld
West Sixteenth
Pontotoc County
W. BR. Threlkeld
Alme
Ada
Central Church of Ch
Longest U S east west line spans 2807 miles
The record for the longest straight line east to west across the United States stretches 2,807 miles from West Quoddy Head in Maine to Yaquina Head in Oregon, highlighting the continent’s breadth.
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United States
West Quoddy Head
Maine
Yaquina Oes
Oregon
Ada Exhibit At Industrial Show To Be Seen Here
Ada presents its Industrial Show exhibit in Oklahoma City with Ada Chamber of Commerce detailing a moving display of locally produced products. Keith Marshall notes Ada items are driven by motors and designed to attract attention, with transport from Oklahoma City planned this afternoon and setup possible Monday before opening Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Ada
Prom Oniboor City
Keith Marshall
Ada Chamber of Commercs
Oklahoma
City
Tulsa
Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma City
Von Brauchitsch Dies Before Trial As War Criminal
German Field Marshal Walther Von Brauchitsch died in a British military hospital in Hamburg while awaiting trial for war crimes. He was among four Wehrmacht leaders including Gerd von Rundstedt, Erich von Manstein, and Adolf Strauss in British custody. His wife Charlotte von Brauchitsch was critically ill. the four men were held under guard and a trial was planned to begin in Hamburg next January.
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Hamburg
Germany
Pormar
Majestal Walther von Brauchitsch
Winder
Feo
Omary Thrormbedit
Charlotte von Brauchitsch
Mdarshak
von Mannstein
Strauss
Peice
Moon
Hac
Russians Tighten Blockade as Berlin Sealed Off
Oct 9 Berlin reports the Soviet sector now controls all highway traffic into the city and searches vehicles for contraband. Brandenberg police close 47 railroad stations on the western outskirts while train traffic remains restricted. Adenauer condemns the blocking as a communist vote in Sunday’s communal election signals Kremlin aims.
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Branderberg
Bezhin
Westerrn
St Bourrois
Conrad Adenauer
Duesseledorf
Bertin
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