Truman Drops In On League
President Truman made an unheralded visit to the Marine Corps League meeting and urged there be no further misunderstandings with the Marines. He defended past remarks, apologized in a letter, and praised Marines for their support of United Nations actions during the Korean conflict.
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Truman
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Teague
Stalin
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Conzotion
United States
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Johnson
Cates
United Nations
Marine Teague
Clay Nixon
Nixon
Three New Jersey Congressmen Pass Army Mental Test
Newark Democrats Rodino Addonizio and Howell passed the Army mental test with ease. They say the test is too hard and will report findings to the House Armed Services Committee. One in four New Jersey inductees were reportedly rejected for mental reasons.
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N. J
New Jersey
Roding
Addanizio
Howell
Pennington
Rodino
House Armed Services Committee
Oklahoma Weather Forecast Shows Fair Conditions
Generally fair conditions prevail across Oklahoma with night and Friday clearing. Panhandle may see limited clouds, temperatures dip to the mid fifties overnight, then warming into the mid eighties by Friday with mild winds and no precipitation expected.
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Oklahoma
Panhandle
Severe Fighting Along 120-mile Korean Front Rages
On September 8 allied troops repelled a two-pronged Red Korean attack near Taegu as Marines and doughboys fought in hand to hand clashes. Heavy casualties mounted on both sides with communists deploying new tanks while U.S. forces defended the southwestern approach to Pusan. Red armor and artillery exchanges intensified as the First Cavalry edged toward Taegu amid mounting pressure.
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Tokyo
Taegu
Pusan
U.S
Jack MacBeth
Chapman Denies Ties to Communism in Senate Hearing
Secretary of the Interior Chapman, backed by President Truman, testifies before the Senate Interior committee denying close ties to communism. He denounces Senator Schoeppel's charges as vicious and false, suggesting the aim is to block Alaska statehood.
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Alaska
Soviet
Russia
Induction Dates and County Quotas For November Draft
Oklahoma City details 831 men to be drafted in November quota up from September and October calls. Inductions planned for Sept 25 to Sept 30 at county boards including Oklahoma City Tulsa and many counties with varied counts per board and several reception centers.
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Stephens
Texas
Tillman
Washita
Woods
Woodward
Roger Mills
Tulsa
Adair
Cherokes
Craig
Creek
Delaware
Haskell
Vandals Smear Famous Statue in Concord Massachusetts
Police report a vandal smeared the famous Ban statue with a giant salt smear. A tourist guide found the desecration as workmen cleaned the memorial without damage. The incident disrupted visitors before authorities secured the area.
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Concord
UPI
Air Reserve To Meet Tonight At Elks Club
The local Air Force Reserve unit plans a 7 30 pm meeting at the Elks Club. A liaison officer from Oklahoma City is expected to attend and participate in the program.
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Air Reserve
Air Force Reserve
Elks Club
Oklahoma City
East Central State opens with vigor and guidance
East Central State college started orientation with songs and a president address by Dr. Charles F. Spencer. Dean T. K. Treadwell led the freshman assembly as tests, counseling, and medical exams are planned. Spencer urged wholesome recreation and warned against collectivist theories while stressing individual potential and modern interdependence.
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East Central State College
Charles F. Spencer
T. K. Treadwell
Spencer
East Central
America
City Council Tackles East Fourteenth Traffic and Loading Zone
Residents along east Fourteenth street pressed the council on truck routing and speed control. They sought stop signals at Fourteenth and Rennie and speed limit signs while proposing a viaduct at Fifteenth or Sixteenth to ease congestion. The body approved a survey of signal needs at key intersections and began reviewing bids for 500 feet of new fire hose. A half ton sanitation pickup was bought, bid by Bob Cason Motor Co. at 1151.50. The meeting reviewed loading zones, including Carl Henry Radio Co’s request for a front street zone due to no rear entrance.
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Rennie
Fifteenth
Ed Haley
Sanitation Department
Bob Cason Motor Co
Carl Henry Radio Co
Henry
Navy Says Fighter Planes Downed Russ Bomber Off Korea
The U S Navy confirmed two Corsairs from Task Force 77 shot down a Soviet bomber off Korea after it attacked U N forces. The incident occurred about 30 miles from the task force center, with prior reports noting British vessels may have been involved but the navy dispute confirms only American action.
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Korrea
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State Department
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Moscow
Movement From Here To Texas Starts Convoy To Camp Polk
Oklahoma Army personnel begin a three-section convoy toward Camp Polk Louisiana with first arrivals planned Friday afternoon. Col James C. Smith leads the Pontotec group, while Lt Col Weaver assists McAlester units. Despite vehicle troubles, Ada area troops reach Eaker Field with minimal issues.
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45Th Division
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Okemah
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Atoka
Ada
Eaker Field
Parsons
Arthur Cobb
Smith
Weaver
McAlester
Baker Field
Efrin Field
Barkley Rayburn to Stump Oklahoma in fall push
Vice President Alben Barkley and House Speaker Sam Rayburn will stump in Oklahoma this fall to back the state Democratic general election effort. State Chairman Arrington said they volunteered their help and a speaking schedule will be arranged. President Truman may also stop in en route to the West Coast. The party aims to launch an early statewide campaign with key figures including Mike Monroney Dixie Gilmer and George Howard Wilson planning early returns to aid the effort. Johnston Murray plans a statewide tour starting about September 15.
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Oklahoma City
Alben Barkley
Sam Rayburn
Oklahoma
Jim Arrington
Truman
Arrington
Mike Monroney
Dixie Gilmer
George Howard Wilson
Min Pans Johnston Murray
Two Old Cans Find Hidden Cash at Auction
In Seattle an auction of the George W Baker estate yielded two cans labeled Soot Cleaner containing 7720 in currency. Irene Nelson bought the cans for 1 jot 90 and now faces a court battle as the Seattle First National Bank seeks to reclaim the money, claiming it would have sold differently if aware.
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Seattle
Yrat
Tatas
Irene Nelson
George W. Baker
Oattorney
Hever
Nelson
Cacs
FBI poised to arrest 12000 dangerous communists if war breaks out
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover told senators that agents are ready to arrest about 32000 dangerous communists in the event of a war with Russia. He said half of the 12000 listed dangerous communists are American citizens, with decisions on immediate arrests to be made by the Justice Department.
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FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Todig
Russia
Senate Appropriations Committee
Hoover
Truman
Congress
Senate
Schoolmasters to Meet Sept 12 in Homer
Pontotoc county Schoolmasters club opens its new year with a program on Tuesday night September 12 at Homer. Rex O Morrison Ada superintendent will present his popular magic act, Woodrow Smith Pontotoc area Boy Scout director will speak on rural scouting. The meeting starts at 7 30 with secretary Norman C Mitchell hinting newcomers about the meal. Those who have enjoyed Homer hospitality need no reminder of what to expect.
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Pontotoc County
Expulsion drive targets foreign communists in France
Paris dispatch says 208 foreign communists including Russians were rounded up at dawn. All suspects to be expelled within 48 hours to cripple fifth column activities. Police also questioned a Polish princess and noted larger captures across southwestern France with Spanish communists taken for relocation to Corsica or eastern countries.
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Paris
Interior Ministry
France
Gaixzed
Felice
Augoslav
Lister
Coun
San Bernardino Mother Charged With Grand Theft Shipping Larceny
U Police booked a woman on suspicion of grand theft for teaching her nine year old daughter to shoplift. The mother allegedly stuffed a bag with unpaid merchandise and had the girl carry it from the store. The girl admitted they were a team.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Vernon Shiflett
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