Dulles vs Lehman: Year’s top political clash erupts
In New York a campaign for the U S Senate seat held by Robert Wager successor shifts from calm debate to a sharp fight between Sen Joan Dulles Republican and Herbert Lehman Democrat. Dulles accuses Lehman of tolerating Communists, Lehman counters with charges of bigotry, while both vie to win the post ending in November 1950 with implications for postwar policy and state leadership.
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New York
NEA
Joan Foster Dulles
Herbert H. Lehman
Robert F. Wager
Wagher
Navy
Dules
Thomas E. Dewey
Dulles
Lehman
GOP
McAterial
Lebman
Widow Upset by Tragedy in German Murder Case
FRANKFURT Germany Oct 22 A pretty brunette Mrs Yvette Madsen widow of Lt Anteen E Madsen US Air Force is described as completely upset by the tragedy after her husband was shot to death at a party in Wiesbaden hospital officials report she cried and blamed no one as she recovers from shock The case centers on a first degree murder charge spoken of by her lawyer Erina Cower of Cumberland Md who says she broke down and wept for the first time since the shooting at the Madsen home on Thursday
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Frankfurt
Germany
Anteen E. Madsen
U.S. Air Force
Yvette Madsen
Wiesbaden éUr Bast
Erina Cower
Cumberland
Madsen
Gower
Edward VII
Britain
Geoffrey Fisher
Edward
Mrs. Simpson
Ada Geis Weather Report With Heavy Friday Rain
Ada Geis records 1.12 inches of rain on Friday with a morning 0.72 inch reading and a 0.35 inch heavy shower later. Temperatures fell from 62 to 40 degrees as skies cleared but remained chilly through Saturday despite sunny periods.
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Ade
Grain For Feeding Will Be Larger This Year
Washington reports grain supplies for the 1949-55 feeding season will be eight percent higher than last year. The rise comes mainly from the corn crop which tops the prior record by about 500,600,000 bushels. Carryover grain supplies may exceed last year's 30,000,000 tons. Government loans or purchases may approach last year's share of production.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Princess Elizabeth’s moral tirade shocks Britain and islands
A 22 year old Princess Elizabeth criticized lax morals at a mothers union meeting focusing on divorce. The speech drew mixed reactions from Church and state figures, signaling possible moral revival debates. The issue sparked a mild political stir across Britain and its islands.
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Britain
Islands
Adans Bring Home Colorado Deer
Three county men hunting near Ada returned with seven Colorado deer in a single trek and additional game. E A Peay Js and But Justice of Allen and Frank Dims hunted four days to fill a ranch haul in one day, adding an elk and a bear. Dicus and Vance Tomlin described bear and two deer, while another party headed toward Ada after a sign in Oklahoma. Snow hindered travel as the group trudged through deep drifts.
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Colorado
E. A. Peay
Justice of Allen
Prank Dims
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Vance Torlin
Colorado Spring
Adan
Tomlin
Oklahoma
Frank Keith of Sulphur Is Dead
Frank Keith, 59, of Sulphur died at his home Friday. Funeral is today at 2 from Bunn Funeral Chapel. He served as an orderly at the Veterans Hospital and belonged to the American Legion. Surviving: widow Leele Keith of Sulphur, daughter Ethel Conley of Kansas City, daughter Mrs. Wands Roberts of Oklahoma City, stepsons William Tankersley of Electra and Herdy Tankersley of Jackson, sisters in Houston.
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Kis
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Rains Fall Over Great Plains Area Boosts Wheat
A broad rain band spread across the Great Plains bolstering winter wheat prospects. Northern Texas saw heavy moisture while areas including Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and portions of Illinois and other states reported overcast skies and near seasonal temperatures. Some locales logged over an inch of rain as fog and cold snaps affected western regions and Pembina North Dakota posted 18 degrees.
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Notable quotes and political hints across mid century events
Mixed quotes from Faul G Hoffman and Robert A Millikan touching education, party contrast, and peace. Eisenhower remarks hint at future policy clarity. George T Montgomery resigns as Oklahoma deputy attorney general to join Carter Oil legal staff. Billy the Kid is buried near Fort Sumner, New Mexico.
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CPI
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Chickasha
Denfeld May Lose Post in Navy Feud Over War Strategy
Washington reports a sharp navy policy clash over grand war strategy. Three Pentagon officials hint at head removals, with Admiral Louis E. Denfeld possibly replaced by Vice Admiral Forrest Sherman though no purge is planned. Denfeld champions unification yet claims navy is excluded from policy making amid air force bias. General Bradley accuses Denfeld of revealing chiefs’ opinions during defense hearings.
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Cam
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Joint Chiefs of State
Forrest Sherman
Mediterranean
Sherman
House Armed Services Rnutes
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Johnson
Omar N. Bradley
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Florists Gather in Ada for Regional Design School
Florists from southern and south central Oklahoma convene in Ada for a morning regional meeting. A school of design will showcase state artists using wholesale flower donations to teach basic and affordable arrangements. After lunch, an afternoon business session follows as part of four sponsored by the Oklahoma Florists' Association led by regional chairman W. E. Pitt.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Florists’ Association
W. E. Pitt
Burglary Report From Ada Police Department
Ada police report says burglars entered the Mutual Insurance office on the second floor of the American Building by a north side window. About 25 dollars was taken from a cash drawer pried open. Prudential offices in the Cummings building were tampered with but entry was not gained. No suspects named.
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Prudential Insurance Company
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Mutual
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Cummings
Optimism Grows In MoPae Strike
St Louis Ohio 22 4 The Missouri Pacific strike nears a settlement as four striking agents push an an offer to railroad trustees. spokesman R EZ Davidson says a proposal will be delivered tomorrow and expresses high optimism though specifics are withheld.
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Ion
Missouri Pacific
R. EZ. Davidson
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Guy A. Thompson
Two Annexation Elections in Pontoter County Readied
Norman Mitchell county superintendent announced two annexation elections set for Thursday October 27 in Pontoter county. One at Lighting Ridge will decide if the Floyd Ring farm area of the district joins Fitzhugh. the second at Jesse will determine if Sections 12 and 13 join Stonewall.
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Halloween Fun Night at Sulphur Grade School
Washington P-TA sponsors a Halloween Carnival of Fun at the National Guard Armory on Saturday October 29 at 6 30 pm. Parents are urged to supervise and discourage handouts while children enjoy penny treats and games with prizes for best costumes. A small game fee will apply, but door admission is free.
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Washington School
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P-Ta
Washington P-Ta
National Guard Armory
Plan for modern set up of U S Minute Men
Denver reports C B Lister of Washington proposed a modern civilian security force to counter communist sabotage. The plan envisions organized minute men in every community and at key industrial sites, recruited voluntarily to guard critical infrastructure and deter covert attacks. Lister argues an armed, alert citizenry safeguards liberty against potential dictatorship.
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C. B. Lister
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National Rifle Association
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U N Day Observances Tie to Truman Cornerstone Talk
New York October 22 7 An address by President Truman at the laying of the United Nations permanent headquarters cornerstone will cap United Nations Day nationwide observances Monday in some 4300 cities across 48 states. The ceremony begins at noon with the president speaking at 1240 p.m. EST.
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Truman
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You Can Pay Your Ad Valorum Taxes Beginning Nov 1
Tax collection begins November 1 with county treasurer Virgil Hunt announcing a two month window to pay. Half payments are allowed with full balance due by April 1 to avoid penalties. Hunt notes reduced bookkeeping when taxes are paid in one lump sum. In other news, a jail breakout ends with two escapes and multiple arrests.
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Warren McCarthy
O. Z. Alford
Edward Corcoran
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Here
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Charles T. Shoop
Phoenix
College Point
Long Island
Tishomingo C of C Cuts Down Sum in Red
Tishomingo Chamber of Commerce members received letters showing the group in the red 1098.34 on August 1 1949. After a mass meeting and money tightening the debt was reduced to 200 with plans to have funds in the bank by year end. The motto urged members to contribute and avoid grumbling as finances improve. The note also mentions the Argali sheep and credits Dr Frank Conrad as father of broadcasting due to early KDKA work.
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White House Tries For Steel Peace Amid Coal Strike
Washington reports the White House aims to settle the 22 day steel strike while coal production runs at a 1943 pace. Talks between Cyrus S. conciliation chief and U S Steel leaders stall for the weekend then resume Monday. CIO chief Murray demands that steel firms pay 10 cents per hour toward old age and welfare benefits.
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Ching
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Philip Murray
API
Murray
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Interstate Commerce Commission
John D. Battle
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Campfire and Junior Group Reports From Kutano Trail Seeker Events
The Kutano Group met with Mrs. Gosnell leading a Norris Hill hike and lunch discussion on arts. 7th Grade Jr High elected officers Jackie Martin as President Sherry Ann Tipton as Vice President Mary Ann Miller as Secretary Rowena Cales as Treasurer Mercedes Davidson as Song Leader. Tandakaya Group met with 25 members including Jan Click Heverty Whitehead Helena Kuras Carolyn Saylor Mary Kate Thrash. Mrs. Mary Jane Bradford spoke on Camp Fire Play Day. Fire Makers Dinner noted for Mary Helen Ray Mable Thrash and Phyllis Buchannan at Mrs. Freeman’s home. Curge organized gifts for Danny Walker in OKC. Adaka Group discussed last week’s hike and named Indian names. Busy Blue Birds visited the Ada Garden Club Flower Show at Aldridge Hotel with leaders Mrs. Holt and Mrs. Bizzle. new member Mary Martin joined. next meeting Friday. Happy Blue Birds at Wilea School planned a Halloween party at Judy Ruble’s house with costumes. Judy Anh Ruble recorded as scribe.
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Jackie Martin
Sherry Ann Tipton
Mary Ann Miller
Rowena Cales
Mercedes Davidson
Tandakaya Group
Tandakaya
Hayes School
Jan Click
Heverty Whitehead
Helena Kuras
Carolyn Saylor
Mary Kate Thrash
Mary Jane Bradford
Mary Helen Ray
Thrash
Phyllis Buchannan
Freeman
Curge
Danny Walker
Oklahoma City
Scribe
Horace Mann School
W. C. Holt
Jewell C. Bizzle
Aldridge Hotel
Ada Garden Club
Mary Martin
Kenneth Munger
Patsy Jackson
Helpful Bluebirds Meet on Regi Day Songs and Games
The Helpful Bluebirds gathered for regi day with eight attendees. Leaders Mrs. Upton and Mrs. Timmons presided as Judith Montgomery served as scribe and Ada News Want Ads noted the event.
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Bluebirds
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Timmons
Judith Montgomery
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