Crazed man shoots tavern patrons then kills himself
A middle aged man opened fire at two Waterford taverns killing several and wounding others before turning the gun on himself. Police reported seven shots were fired in quick succession as bystanders and patrons fled. The assailant later died at Pontiac General Hospital.
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Waterford
Mich
Baryon
Tris
Pontiac General
Mes
Trane Zurawski
Anc
Bartford
Runyon
Rury Oi
Tax Measures Spread Across States in Second Round
Compiled by the Council of State Governments, the report notes Oklahoma kept a lid on the gas tax amid a national trend toward higher levies. Seventeen states raised taxes or expanded bases, including Delaware, Indiana, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Oregon, and others. Several states cut exemptions or altered rates, while California and Maryland adjusted income taxes temporarily. Louisiana hiked gasoline tax, and Kentucky increased alcohol and beverage taxes as part of a broad second wave following earlier rounds in 1943 and 1947.
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Council of State Governments
Okiahomas
Oklahoma
Nevada
Georgix
Kansas
Minnesta
Montana
Nebrarogtk
Carolina
Oregon
Dakota
Marylaid
Gkishorra
Maryland
Delaware
Ceorgia
Celitornia
Florida
South
Dakot
Son
Vermont
Washington
Arkansas
Ecuta
S. Z
Lousiana
Zai
Kentucky
Virginia
Mechanical benefits from mechanization change land use
Increasing term mechanization since World War I freed 53 009,090 acres formerly devoted to sowing and driving horses and mules, and has made them available for production of human food and robe.
Million Turkey Crop Nation's Second Biggest
Nationwide bumper turkey production this year boosts supply and lowers prices. California leads with about 6.35 million birds, Texas and Minnesota also large producers, while New York and Arkansas show growth. Early market arrivals expected as weather and new growers shape the season.
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Turkey
Edward GB. Hoffran
NEA
Kansas City
Kans
Inquiring Ada News Weather Chats Stir Talk
Residents and staff at Ada discuss upcoming Homecoming and the season as they comment on a mild winter forecast. Local figures from Ada News and East Central College weigh in on weather, safety, and community plans for the fall events and football games.
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Elf
Junius Ridling
Hil Ian
Ram
The
Secon
Water Safety
Bob Blanks
Ralph Reland
Norwood
Smith's
Dry Aners
Country Club
Harrel
Secpraony
Tulsa cafe owner held at gunpoint in $14,000 bond theft
A Tulsa cafe proprietor telephoned police after a gunpoint robbery in which $14,000 in bonds and merchandise were taken. The proprietor and four companions, two men and two women, were arrested or detained nearby. Investigators identified the principal as 39 year old Macthe Lorrain Quinlin of Chicago, with accomplices linked to Jon Frederick Meisner of Chicago.
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Tulsa
M. M
Leavell
Hollinsworth
Jon Frederick Meisner
Chicago
Revival at Trinity Baptist Church in Pauly Valley
Reverend Jack Caren leads a revival at Trinity Baptist Church Pauly Valley through October 3. MeLish boys and girls basketball team visited Limestone Gap for a pair of games as part of a regional schedule. The L. G. 4-H club reorganized naming Maurice tov l president Clyde Hob Tory Cor 7 as reporter. Community members including Wigley and Ramsey family visited, and local residents shared news of visits and events.
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Jack Caren
Trinity Baptist Church
Pauly Valley
MeLish
Limestone Gap
L. G. Ladish
Cay
Maurice Tov l
Clyde Hob- Tory Cor
Song Thompson
Ara Wigley
Socia
Ramsey
Alley
Jake How
Bride of Jefferson Man Wed in Konawe Home
Mita Fatey Huddleston became the bride of Carl F. Bowling on Saturday Oct 15 in the home of the bride’s aunt and uncle in Seminole. The ceremony featured an arched trellis of greenery and white mums, with Rev. Robert Scales officiating. The bride wore a tailored gray suit with matching accessories and carried a white carnation grafted Bible, gift of her aunt. A reception followed as out-of-town guests traveled from Jefferson and Oklahoma City for the ceremony and celebration.
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Mita Fatey
Levi Fowlin Jefferson
Robert Scales
First Baptist Church
Jace Huddleston
Jack Forcum
Oklahoma City
Bones
Forcum
W. H. Huddleston, Jr
Bride
Huddleston
Mexico City
Bowling
Norman Schools
Des Ughons Business College
Onlanoma Coy
Gccom
Jetterso Neve
Inp, Carterling
Ledola Patrex
Johnny Krietentrenk
Made in Oklahoma Exposition Opens in Oklahoma City
The Made in Oklahoma Exposition opens in Oklahoma City with Gov Roy J Turner and Jess Larson of Washington general services administrator sharing opening ceremony duties. The free exposition aims to showcase local manufacturing and attract visitors. In Muskogee, Herbert J Hinds was sworn in as U S marshal for the eastern district of Oklahoma, succeeding Granville T Norris, receiving oath from federal judges Eugene Rice.
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Oklaoma City
Ti An
Roy J. Turner
Jess Larson
Washington
General Services Administrator
Hinds
Muskogee
Okla
Herbert J. Hinds
U.S
Oklahoma
Granville
T. Norri S
Eugene Rice
Gold Fever on Yukon Banks Sparks Alaska Gold Rush
Gold fever rises as rumors swirl of new nuggets along the Yukon near Fort Yukon. Prospectors, braving 15 below temperatures, pan and search while officials and late arrivals file claims, hoping for a repeat of Alaska’s historic gold rush.
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Fukon
Alaska
Yukon
Seon
Fort Yukon
Earhurst
Travoper
Charlie Biederman
Discovery Island
Clifton Carroll
Fairbanks
Arctic
Ada Junior Highs Elect Class Officers for 1349 50
Ada Junior High sponsors announce seventh grade officers after a rally and voting. Liberty and Freedom party candidates lead ninth and eighth grade elections with a College of Electors meeting to appoint delegates. Students excel in math and home economics as drama and journalism classes showcase projects and performances.
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Seventh Erade
Geesy
Thursaos
Elzora Johnson
Freedom and Liberty
C. R. Cantrell
Warren Liberty
Mary Jon Landon
Freedom
Yell
Billy Sue Wood
Liberty
Neilson Spenn
Mary Ann Miller
Dwight Kesliher
Elector's College
Eitan Stewart
Liberty and
Progressive Police
Liberty Party
Francis Mashue
Jay O'Neal
Joyce Hurracker
Ronnie Belew
Marilyn Moore
Sally Morey
Hiiters
Progressive Party
Gonny Dean
Jane Harrell
Marthe Guinn
Charles Buchanan
Jane Jebe
Josce Pulman
Lost city found in Afghanistan desert of death
New York reports a finding of a desert city in Afghanistan called Peshawaran believed to have housed nearly 109000 people during the Crusades. The site includes intact houses fountains aqueducts and irrigation ditches though wall remains are fragmentary. Announced by Walter Pairservis of the American Museum of Natural History after the first American archaeological expedition to Afghanistan. A climate shift may have created the desert setting and the city spans about six miles by five.
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New York
Afghanistan
Walter A. Pairservis
Anthropology Department
American Museum of Natural History
Coalgate Man Is on U.S. 75 Program
A two day convention of the U S Highway 74 Association in Tulsa closed with officer elections. Speakers included Mor tis Mitchell Harry Byrne BarI Todd I O Kyle Lee Hettick and F B Wickland among others. More than 100 delegates from cities along a 1700 mile route attended. Discussions covered toll roads and funding delays on U S 15 through Oklahoma. ANADARKO dairy bull sale announced with Fifteen consignments to be auctioned Saturday.
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Tulsa
Okla
Mortis Mitchell
Minneapolis
Harry Byrne
Omaha
Barl Todd
Independence
Kas
I. O. Kyle
Conlgate
Oklo
Lee Hettick
Lyndon
F. B. Wickland
Ortonville
Minn
S. S. Daniels
Crookston
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Robert Biles
U. S. 15
Oklahoma
Janet Taylor Attends American Royal Exposition trip
Janet Taylor 4-H club member accompanied by Mrs Vivian Cruson and Misa Mate attended the American Royal Livestock Exposition in Kansas City October 14 to 19. Delegates from several states toured Tulsa Rogers and Ada, viewed livestock and horse shows, visited the Will Rogers Memorial and Art Gallery, and heard talks on 4-H work. The Oklahoma group of about 80 delegates returned to Ada midweek.
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Janet Taylor
Vivian Cruson
Misa Marthe Mate
Kansas City
Janet
W. W. Gibson
Allen
Eva Mae Richard
Pecan Grove
Pontotoc County
Swift and Comn
Art Gallry
Amo
Hotel Continental
Sears Roebuck Company
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
All-Weather Flying Aids Planned in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City reports that new all-weather flying aids and a radar network for civilian airways may undergo first practical tests in the state. Delos W. Rentzel, Civil Aeronautics Administrator, told the Chamber of Commerce that Will Rogers field will be the first center equipped. He noted millions of dollars are being spent to eliminate weather problems and permit airlines to operate on a clocked schedule despite rain and poor visibility.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Delos W. Rentzel
Civil Aeronattics
Rentzel
CAA
Notable VPs Who Died in Office Across U.S. History
Seven men have died while serving as vice president of the United States. The list includes George Clinton Eldridge Gerry William Henry Harrison Thomas Hendricks Garrett Hobart and James Sherman reflecting a rare and historic set of deaths tied to the nation’s second in command.
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The
United States
George Clinton
Eldridge Gerry
William Kim Henry Wilson
Thomas Hendricks
Garrett Hobart
James Sherman
Pauls Alley High School Principal Elected Kiwans Club President
The Pauls Alley high school principal, recently elected president of the local Kiwanis club, was announced amid community events. A death-watch beetle’s ticking sound is explained as head-strike noise by Britannica, with no link to omens.
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Charles Todd
Hurch
Chara
Mary Nm Ross
Dalineta Li
Hisse Shields Ang
Carmine
Lamont
Edits Hall
Katherine Reader
Billy Montgomery
Marvin Ross
Voyt Gladden
Reeder
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Itaffer
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Gae von Logsdon
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Shitter
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Tommy Watson
Pat Pruitt
Berta Ann Crom
Bill Cheek
Anna Tinsley
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Y Zerker
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Rosella Sailor
Pat Waleo
Claudine Northens
Liveley Rhoades
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Ala
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Blue ‘Jays
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the Perfect Assembly
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Soo
Frances King
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Cheles Krumtum
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Virginia Kidd
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Maxine Terry
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Mary Reeves
Julia Ann Shields
Joyce Vaughn
Janice Pool
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Barbara Boff
Hertha Ann Crow
Darla Carson
Joyce Hunsucker
Ada High
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Kyle Perrin
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Joan Reynolds
Carroll Thompson
Mary Nell Sweatt
Meleena Wallace
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Hoyt Hudgens
Carolyn Zoeller
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Harry Binar
LaVern Baldwin
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