Relative paving costs spark street surfacing debate
Ardmore readers are urged to recheck street paving costs amid unsettled market conditions. An editorial in the Dayard Mail highlights Oklahoma figures showing higher general construction costs but cheaper paving today due to near par bond prices, more taxpayers paying bonds, advanced techniques, and competitive contractor profits.
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Neomercia
Ada
Dayardmorelle
Ardmore
Olklahoma
Exports Prices After World Wars Shape Grain Outlook
In postwar markets, exports keep domestic supplies tight and lift prices. Dinsmore Worthing of the Boston Grain and Flour Exchange argues shipments abroad reduce home stocks, preventing steep price falls. He cites a soybean meal surge, export allocations of over 100000 tons, and a bumper wheat crop that avoided rationing despite ample production.
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Dinsmore Worthing
Boston Grain and Plour Exchange
Decatur
Community Chest drives and local civic concerns emerge
A community message urges participation in the new Community Chest campaign, highlighting the need to fund publicly supported organizations excluding Red Cross and chambers of commerce. It stresses shared responsibility, saving time and money, and calls for broad, liberal contributions to sustain local services amid postwar challenges.
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Pgs Foom
Red Cross
Chambers of Commerce
Bob Crosby Killed In Rodeo Accident Near Roswell
The noted rodeo star known as the King of Cowboys died from head and chest injuries after a jeep crash into the Pecos River near Roswell New Mexico. Crosby, a long time rodeo performer, had won the Theodore Roosevelt trophy as world champion cowhands and remained famed for calf and steer roping and his black hat prize.
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Bob Crosby
Bob
Ada Rodeo
Roswell
Pecos
Fos Warme
Cee Seer
Seih
Oree Wilcos
Rude Star
Crosby
Theodert Roosevelt
Cheyenne
Wyon
Pentleton
Ore
Carl Armold
Buckeye
Aviz
Crodoy
Infant Found Abandoned On Tulsa Street Seeks Mother
Police in Tulsa Oklahoma sought the mother of an 18 month old boy found by the Brewer family daughter on a seat in their car. The infant wore two garments and a note requesting care. A woman identified as Karstaf, aged, urged to accept responsibility for the child.
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Tulsa
Okla
Tom Brewer
Eb Brewer
Karstaf
Chile
Brazil Ends Diplomatic Ties With Soviet Russia
Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil severed diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia in a formal break. The move follows years of limited contact and Moscow’s policy toward Brazil, with officials citing offense at Russian actions and calling the step an imperative for national honor.
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Brazil
Rio DE Janeiro
Bradl
Russia
Rio
Moscow
Mario Pimintel Brandao
Stockholm
Jacob Suntz
Communist Party
Bregil
Euvieno Gaspar Duine
Eurtra
Netea Ramos Rag
Toscow
Pravea
Memorial Service Honors Oklahoma World War II Dead
A state memorial service was held at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City to honor all state residents who died in World War II. Governor Berry urged Oklahomans to observe a minute of silentbravery at noon and for state departments to participate in the ceremonies.
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Elaboma City
Mit
Oklahoma
State Capitol
Berry
Falls Under Truce, Killed in Oklahoma Accident
Isaac Taylor Barres, 2M, recently returned from Army service in Oklahoma, was killed when he fell beneath a moving truck. The hightray patrol said the truck shifted as he tried to cross from the left front finder to the right front fender. His chest was crushed.
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Toabel
Okla
Isaac Taylor Barres
Barnes
De Gaulle's Party Maintains Lead In Municipal Votes
PARIS Oct 21 De Gaulle's party led in municipal elections as votes counted showed steady support for the party. A declaration from the General was expected tomorrow to hint at plans for exploiting the victory. The potential revival of De Gaulle as a major French political figure was noted amid changes and a reemergence of labor tensions.
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Paris
de Gaulle
RPF
France
Tabor
de Gaufle
MSS
New Proposal for Saving of Grain
Washington reports a new plan by poultry and feed groups to save grain for Europe by replacing poultryless Thursdays with a restored chicken campaign. Industry officials anticipate presenting the plan to President Truman's cabinet food committee and seek farmer cooperation in a self discipline program to cut grain use while boosting poultry demand. The discussion follows an earlier rejection of the first proposal and hints at a compromise to sustain poultry production.
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Washington
Poultry and Feed Men
Seconc
Tate
Citmens Hood
Europe
National Poultry Producers Federation
Wrarles
Luckmen
Federation
Luckmas
Presi
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Drive Progress
Progressive Oklahoma doctors and professionals launch a fund of 3 000 000 to establish a statewide Medical Research Foundation in Oklahoma City east of the State Medical School. Doctors pledge 1 800 000, pharmacists 300 000, dentists 255 000, laity 30 000, other groups 32 000. Land donated, building to span two acres, nearing completion with most funds secured for a ten year operation.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Oklehoma
Oulzhorst
State Medical School
Oklahoma City
Doctors of Mediqne
Pharmacists
George Biartow
Shawnee
Atic
Aphill
Paris Labor Heads Decide on General Strike
Paris leaders of the communist dominated general federation of labor vote today on a general strike backing bus and subway workers who have been on strike for a week. Government pressure and public opinion loom as transport workers press for wage increases from 7.05 to 9.00 francs monthly and the strike persists despite calls to return to work.
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Paris
Parks Umsces
General Comfederation of Labor
Gere Charles de Gauille
Soci
Psut Ramadior
France
Eugene Henaff
Paris Federation of Raber Uions
Ier
Building Damaged By Tuesday Fire
Firemen answered a call at the new colored port of Lawn on North Broadway where a small storage house and a residence were burning. The salt bulking was nearly destroyed when firemen arrived but the house was saved. Fire Chief Ea Haley said the damage was not large and crews used water supplies carried on three trucks.
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Lawn
North Broadway
Fitermer
Ea Haley
Two Accidents Injured No One In Each Crash
Two separate accidents occurred near Main and Mississippi and near Route 2, Ads, injuring no persons. Mrs Casey Jackson and Mrs Raymond Lollar were involved in the crashes. Property damage reported in both incidents.
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Moline
Main
Mississipni
Casey Jackson
Raymond Lollar
West Thirteenth
Distriet
Cinstron Valley
Oklahome
Stillwater
Walcom
Noble and
Kay
Cimarron Valley
Auto Dealers Launch Ada Community Chest Drive
Auto Dealers Association in Ada begins a community chest campaign with a $3,000 lead gift and a kickoff breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Monday October 20 at Aldridge Hotel banquet room. Volunteer workers urged to attend as drive leaders and sponsors outline the Seven-In-One Chest goal of $35,900 to support local agencies and services.
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Ada Automobile Dealers Association
Bos
Aldridge
Bananet
Alunteer
Ada
Podaaks Od
Cies
Jarsie Sarcatioes
Arnie
John Norris
Katie L. Knott
Joe Henstey
Oscar L. Parker
Clifton Green
Martin Clark
L. Ledoure
Lesdee Eis Bentiak
R. Wilcox
PTA
Council
Distict Pta
Wilbard
B. Wytters
Washington
Direco
S Martielé
We. Plummer
Glenwood
Plumiee
Beving
E. Cs Reeton
Horece Mann
Haag
12Th
Broadway
O C. A
Russell Sith
Mix
Hroadway
Fohn
Stom
Orval Swann
16Th
Katy
George MacRobberts
10Th
Broxiwar
Cherry
North Brosdner Sport of
Wickham's
Gene Gel
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