Many Die In Paris Blaze
A Paris suburb theater blaze killed more than 60 people and injured about 200 as balcony collapses trapped crowds in the Reuil building. Panic toppled seats and tossed patrons into aisles while relatives gathered near the smoking wreckage. Police and officials conducted a wide search across Paris for missing patrons.
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Paris
Reuil
Short Drewk
Farevere
A. Witgess
Tivers
St. Germain
Versailles
Ius
Fica
Plan Reworking Of No-Producing Wells In Comanche County
Lawton Ok January report notes extensive reconditioning and deepening of about twenty wells in southeastern Comanche County and near Lawton in the old shallow field. Several will be deepened to find sands below previous depths. Nearby production figures from the corporation commission boosted prospects, with adjacent counties ranking higher in state output. Active wells include Mad Reed Oil Co. No Trave on the Mito Tague farm and No 1 Cole in Caddo County area, with wildcats drilling below 1,500 feet and gil sand anticipated around 2,670 to 2, | 690 feet.
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Lawton
Fev
Comanche County
Corporation Commission
Stenkers County
Hadriven
Cottsa County
Mad- Reed Oil Co
Mito Tague
Cole
SE SE Yi
Caddo County
Wildcat
Aussies to Cut Purchases from North America
Australia plans import curbs to reduce a projected 385.2 million dollar deficit this financial year. Prime ministers and cabinet officials discussed restricting consumer goods including tobacco and newspapers, and limiting imported films. Aimed at saving 25 million dollars in expenditures, the measures target North American imports while preserving key items.
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Uanberra
Wwe
Chifley
Fe North Ameri
Shorty Fulton Ducks Zooming Planes to Catch Airmen
Cleveland September 2 Eady expose on Shorty Fulton known as the head pylon judge at National Air Races. He stands atop a 60 foot pylon watching planes skim the pylons to prevent cutting inside red white nets. Penalty is disqualification unless pilots circle again or add a lap. Fulton, a former WWII POW, has judged races since 1924 and also manages Akron National Airport. He carries binoculars and a camera and says the job is dangerous yet he stays ready with planned safety measures.
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Cleveland
Eady
Woo
Rees
Pat
Bismoggin
Zays Baim
Paltom
Bertin
Fulton
Turner
Shorty
Akron
Germany
Hole Found in Standpipe Sparks Water Repair Work
City crews, while clearing weeds near the standpipe at the corner of Nineteenth and Townsend, found a hole likely leaking from months old storage tank. Work began Saturday to repair the leak. water supply will continue without emptying the overhead storage.
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Arow
Nineteenth
Townsend
Hale
Dave Dunham Charged After Ada Shooting Incident
Danham of Storewall faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with a shooting at a party west of Stonewall. Garrett of Ada is reported in fair condition at Valley View Hospital after a .22 caliber bullet struck his neck. Dunham appeared before Justice of the Peace Bercy Armstrong, posted a 3908 bond, and was released. County officials continued questioning witnesses to clarify details of the Friday night event.
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Reve Danham
Storewall
Pasl
Garrett
Ada
Garretts
Valley View Lospital
Dunham
Bercy Armstrong
Justice of Peace
Sheriff's Force
Stonewall
Wainwright to Hold Farewell Review at Port Arthur
General Jonathan M. Wainwright, famed defender of Bataan and Corregidor, will review 9,500 troops at Port Arthur tomorrow afternoon before delivering a farewell address. Gen. Beaufort Jester will speak, marking the end of a long military career noted for resilience and leadership.
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San Antonio
Tex
Sonathan JM. Wainwright
Wainright
Batean and Corregidor
Port Sart Touscon
Beaufort
Housing Sitation Remains Critical at East Central
Housing remains critical at East Central with freshroom work underway on campus and a planned new dorm across from Main and Thielpha. College officials report enrollment around 1,250 but warn tighter housing may force turning away applicants if rooms remain scarce.
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East Central
Knight
Ostar Parker
Campous Betweer
Thomsing
Parker
Harvey Faust
Meany
Faust
Dss
Norris Stadisen
Fourteenth Street
Scouce Hall
Lei Ser
Wiswall Pducation
Anthors
Dramatics
Edward F. Shilts
Everett Carter
Carter
IMG
Burgdorf
Army Needs Enlistels At Washington
ARMY needs enlistments as of August 30 due to a strength around 5,000 short of an authorized 4,070,300. Records show difficulty in providing satisfactory replacements for men whose enlistments expire, indicating strain in filling vacancies.
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Wasringson
Acmys
Why Keep on Selling Savings Bonds Now War's Overt Treasury Says
Washington reports argue selling savings bonds after the war bolsters public savings and keeps inflation in check. Treasury officials say bonds moved 10 billion in new E issues while redemptions matched, arguing broad ownership reduces reliance on banks and preserves purchasing power amid uncertain postwar prices.
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Washington
Janan
Treasury Department
Treasury
Malis
Smander
Holiday Traffic Fatalities Mount
Traffic fatalities mounted as the Labor Day exodus began. Since 6 p.m. Friday, 4 percent of persons died nationwide in accidents. A freeway crash and a drowning spike added to losses, with thirteen more deaths from various mishaps tied to the holiday period. The National Safety Council projected up to 260 deaths in tactic accidents over the three day weekend, urging extra motorist care.
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Associated Press
Ome Posyon
Ational Safety Council
Penkerque
France
Vast Crowd Cheers as 51,500 Legionnaires Parade Up Fifth Avenue
A massive World War II and World War I veteran march along Fifth Avenue draws 51,500 Legionnaires from all states and foreign posts. Mayor William O. Dwyer and Gen Courtney Hodges lead, while Gov. Thomas E. Dewey calls it the most impressive parade, watched by crowds along sidewalks and windows. B-29 flyovers from Met Field add to the spectacle as bands, banners, and patriotic songs fill the city air.
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Fifth Avenue
Joe Ball
New York
Zoo
Ed Alnong
Army Searchlighis
Legion
Nue
Fem
Willian Dwyer
New Yorks
Thomas E. Dewey
Legion National
Paul H. Griffith
Asta
Dewey
Met Pmi Field
Florida
Townsend Avenue Paving Bid Leads Townsend Project
C Firm Bids Townsend paving on Cherry Avenue. Connelly Construction of Oklahoma City wins the bid as the sole submission below estimate. Town project includes two storm drains to handle surface water from south Townsend and improvements to Main Street north edge. standard paving by Standard Paving Company of Utah connected with the project. residents comment on the new 30-foot concrete surface replacing gravel.
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Connelly
Comnelly Construction Company
Olslahoma City
Vthe
South Townsend
Storus F
West Main
Cherry Avenue
Eighteenth
Wings Road
Recouing
Dirst
Standard Parmg Company
Ute
Training Men For Highway Jobs Begins
OKLAHOMA CITY Sept 2 The CRA training school opens for highway department employees with 12 candidates for jobs as inspectors. H E Bailey director names Carl R Reid to oversee the saltiock. Roy J Twener orders that no wage staff be employed beyond weeks of actual work. The warning aims to prepare trainees for field duties and future inspection roles.
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Oklshoma City
CRA
Prin
State Highway Department
H. E. Bailey
Highway Department
Carl R. Reid
Saltiock
Gav
Roy J. Twener
Wiehway Department
Eid
Yourise
Department
Ada Chamber of Commerce to Resume Thursday Luncheon Meets
Ada Chamber continues luncheon meetings through winter and spring with Dr. A Linseheid as speaker addressing major problems. New feature this fall showcases foods processed in Ada including corn meal oil products and related dishes.
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Ada Chamber of Commerce
A. Linseheid
East Cental Stele
Ada
Ad Joan
Electric power study shows mansion capacity equals horsepowers
A Philadelphia report by Am SHE Industries finds the installed electric capacity per American equates to about ten horsepower. The study estimates that a typical home needs roughly the power of ten horses to operate, reflecting aging servant usage and energy demands in American households.
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Philadelphia
SHE Industries
Sulphur Rotary to Hold Official Visit Next Thursday
Sulphur August 30 Its Rotary International chapter will host an official visit by a governor or representative from the Sulphur Rotary group. The event aims to strengthen ties and plan community service projects with Fairview Burns and the local attendees.
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Thit Burns
Fairview
Rotary Ins Tecrational
Rev Caton Keeps Preaching Across Communities
Rev Caton a Free Will Baptist minister has served in many counties and towns, performing monthly preaching and long-term missions while supporting others financially. At nearly 85 he still travels, pastors multiple churches, and celebrated a Golden Anniversary with Mrs Caton at Oakman.
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Caton
Custer
South Dakota
Texas
Tor
Siddie McGeher Caton
Gale Jane
I. T. Findiss Tervitarye
Allen
Ada
Porcer
Soff Reed
Adall
Coton & Vet
Surat
Othe County
Ceten
Owxman
Ads
Rock
Hupp Yeager
Sasakwa
Peean Gu Wiam
McCalls Chapel
Big Springs
Wetumba
Saytor
Oakman Church
Bast Vores
Deiat
Bi Galder
Hin
Mra. Caton
Oakman
Penn
Stall and Sachs Hurt in Accident Near Allen and Atwood
Reported from Setl's car crash on a highway under construction between Allen and Atwood. Preece rolled the car twice causing major damage. Stall and Sachs suffered shoulder and collarbone injuries but expect quick recoveries. The incident occurred Thursday night as the two men, in the same vehicle, checked on leases held by S. M. Boundlits and M. F. Bayless.
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Gessip
N. B Shalt
Sidney Lewis
Thei
Setl
Allen
Atwood
Preece
Trey
S. M. Boundlits
M. F. Bayless
Herta
Breagh
Fran
Wesley View Hospital
Fternoon
Sudie
Berry Juice Gets Adan Into Trouble
Weal Winfield was arrested Saturday by authorities and turned over to federal agents after officers chased beer writ passers. A 26 gallon stash of brews was found. Winfield waived bond but failed to appear, facing a possible jail term and related charges. Specialization Paragould Press.
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Winfield
Ed Dysan
Land Constakt
Jess Lea
Wingeld
Aller
Sinfield
U.S
Mandy
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