Hear Harry Bailey Speak On Highway Program
Oklahoma Highway Commission director Harry E. Bailey will address the chamber of commerce Thursday about government reform and road building. He began as an engineer and rose to lead the state program, with a reputation for memory of road details and integrity.
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Harry Bailey
Ali
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Treet
Weather and civic notes from Ada era rodeo week
George Parrish, Elks Rodeo committee chairman, weighs in on weather impact on gate receipts during Rodeo Week. The column critiques government staffing, aviation disasters, marriage delays, pork skins as delicacies, and calls for clearer lawmaking as Ada residents report on local improvements and upcoming rodeo plans.
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George Parrish
Elks Rodeo Committee
Elks Club
Repeal arguments on liquor sale draw skeptical editorial
An editorial mocks appeals to repeal constitutional and statutory liquor prohibitions. It argues legality would not curb consumption, noting current laws already ban sales to many and that enforcement is weak. It contends legal sale and high taxation could fund state needs, but finds merits of repeal doubtful.
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Gatquer
Change, Work, and Laughter: A Patchwork of Thoughts
A quirky reflective column weighs slow social change, work incentives, and the value of different life pursuits. It notes generational shifts, a Patton family's long trip, and a New York summer theatre workaround with babysitting. The piece blends opinions on economy, labor, and balance between work and play, ending on a pivot to lighter subject matter.
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Mabe Be
Neitier
Appraisal of Possible Agriculture Secretary Aide
Dr. Knox J. Hutchinson of Murfreesboro Tennessee would make a capable assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture. The piece notes his practical and theoretical background. It mentions W Max Chambers of Central State College Edmond as an upcoming leader with a strong teaching record.
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Murfreesboro
Tennessee
Secretary of Agriculture
W. Max Chambers
Central State College
Edmond
Notorious swindler Robert Lustig dies in custody
New York report confirms the death of Robert Lustig known as a leading swindler. He died in a federal hospital after a sentence of two years at Alcatraz. Authorities note Lustig and partner Miller produced counterfeit bills and duped bankers, politicians, and others during a long crime career.
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Council
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Secret Service
U.S
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William Watts
Watts
Miller
Federal House of Detention
Lower Manhattan
Los Angeles
Times Square
Indicted burglaries target Arkansas post offices
Indictments returned by a federal grand jury name Roy Kimes and Robert Lame as defendants in burglaries at post offices in Chester and Rudy, Arkansas. Kimes faces charges for stealing cash, stamps, money order blanks, and government funds in separate March and April incidents, after months of investigation.
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Armny Row
Kiraman
Northwest Arkansas
Robert Lame
Kimes
Qath Farm
Rudy
Ark
Vesserdar
Kirnes
Chester, Ark
Rudy Prst
Two Pontotoc 4-H Members Win Phillips Scholarships
Oklahoma farm youths Billy Thompson and Doris Hinkler win Phillips Foundation 4-H scholarships. Thompson, a McLish High School graduate, led in beef and pork projects and held multiple 4-H offices. Hinkler, a longtime 4-H member, earned canning and home improvement accolades and plans to enter Oklahoma A and M College.
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Oklaoma Farm
Pantotac County
Meniters
Billy Thompson
J. R
Rae" Thompson
Doris Hinkler
Brr
Guy Bakley
Thompson
McLish
Uni:ts
Pontotes County
Billy
Cheirman
Cumberland Presby
Pontotoc
Binkley
Oklahoma A
M. College
Happyland
Phillips Foundation
Phillips
Oklahoma A. and
Doris Binkley
Pontotoc County
Nazi veterans granted discharges in Bremen incident
In Bremen Germany US occupation authorities discharge former Nazi army members who have now left service. Bremen city officials issue new identity cards for residents as part of postwar demobilization efforts.
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Bremen
Germany
U.S
Truman Demos Farm Plan Meeting Called at White House
President Truman summoned key Democrats to the White House to resolve farm legislation differences. Senate leaders Lucas and Thomas along with Anderson and Brannan prepared to discuss the Anderson plan vs the House’s high‑level war‑era subsidy program, with a committee session set for 2 p.m. CST to hear what was learned from the president.
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Truman
White House
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House
Senate
Anderson
Senate Agriculture Committee
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Groomas
Braonan
Lucas
Thomas
Wehrmacht discharge proof for card renewal required
Men must prove Wehrmacht discharge to obtain the card. If they cannot show proper separation from the German army, police will issue new discharge certificates.
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