Groups of Soldiers Leave for Polk Oklahoma Move
Groups of soldiers depart in waves towards Camp Polk Louisiana with advance detachment arriving in Atoka Sunday. Main body to follow by Wednesday with rolling stock in convoy for a three day trip. Most units leave Saturday evening from Frisco depot and travel by train via Sapulpa stopping at several towns. Army vehicles head separately and mess gear is loaded onto trucks for the 15 hour journey.
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Polk
Ada
Atoka Ebous
Camp Polk
Oklahoma
National Guard
Frisco
Sapulpa
Treasury Prepares to Raise Paycheck Deductions Oct 1
Washington reports a likely two week delay in passing a 4.508 million war tax bill but keeps Oct 1 as the target to increase income tax withholding. Rep. Mills of Ack says the bill may not reach the White House before Sept 15, while a conference committee is to meet Sept 11. Internal Revenue Bureau officials race to issue new withholding tables to employers amid a Labor Day recess.
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Washington
Treasury
Rep
Milla
D-Ack
Houseways and Means
White House
Internal Revenue Bureau
Senate
House
Mills
Allen People Give Soldiers Cigarettes and Gum
In Allen Saturday morning Mr Votaw Mr Bell and Mr Douglas near the Allen armory organized a purchase of cigarettes for U S soldiers. Donations from local business men including Perry Blue who provided chewing gum supported the troops of Ha Co Ist Bn 169th Inf as pay delays lingered for some time before departure.
Showers Dampen State Saturday
Damp dampened the start of the Labor Day holiday for Oklahomans as a front brought scattered storms tonight and Sunday. A downpour at Chickasha left 61 inches in 19 minutes amid wind and rain. Moisture reached Ardmore, McAlester, Tulsa, and Chisholm City with temperatures from 56 to 76 across the state.
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Saturn
Chickasaa
Ardara
McAlester
Tula
Hobart
Revolt Bursts at Byroma Water Transport
A garbled report describes a revolt at Byroma Water Transport with chaotic wording about Burmese protesters and a bead genus era. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
MacArthur Urges Rapid U N Forces Buildup
General Douglas MacArthur called for a swift increase in United Nations ground forces in Korea. He noted naval and air power had grown but stressed the need for more ground troops to counter North Korean advances and ensure UN cohesion and peace under the Korean War crisis.
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Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
Korea
MacArthur
U.N
38Th Parallel
South Korea
Pusan
Red China
Eisenhower Warns Of Soviet Plans
Denver dispatch reports General Dwight Eisenhower warning that Soviet planners target the world including America. He urged Spartan frugality and toughness at home during a Crusade for Freedom broadcast. Americans would sign a freedom scroll and fund European radio stations to counter Soviet propaganda.
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Denver
Dwight Eisenhower
America
Russia
Europe
Crusade For Freedom
Voice of America
Angered Youth Strangles Girl in Ohio Apartment
Ravenna Ohio police reported 17 year old Donald Overholt admitted choking seven year old Linda Hickman who was visiting with her mother after she fed grapes to his dog. He tied socks around her neck and hid the body in a clothes closet.
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Ravenna
John Brown
Brown
Donald Gverholt
Linda Hickman
Knoxville
Tenn
Overholt
Marie Hickman
Francis Sirk
Linda
Auto Wage Spiral Spreads to Kaiser-Frazer Stakes
The 1950 auto industry wage spiral continues as Kaiser-Frazer and WW workers face rising pay costs. Ford’s dramatic Labor Day raise for 120,000 workers sets a formal two year contract near approval, while Kaiser-Frazer shows no concessions yet amid rapid strikes in support of wage demands.
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uPi
CIO
United Auto Workers
Kaiser-Frazer
Ford
K-F
Walter Reuther
Cerin
Rainee-Frazer
Army Seeks Draft of 70 000 in November Broad Base Seen
A large turnout gathered north of the armory Monday for a Chamber of Commerce barbecue for Pontonic county men of the 45th Division and guests. Rex O. Morrison spoke for the chamber, noting it's regretted the men are called to service but they carry the Fightin 45th heritage. Gene Evans thanked the community for support and porch light campaign funds for day rooms. Ada Chamber president J. A. Richardson urged support, Ron Bailey praised Ada’s backing and promised continued effort to welcome the troops back.
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Armory
Chamber of Commerce
Pontonic County
45Th
Rex OG
Morrison
Gene Evans
Harry Evans
Ada
Ther
Navy Air Force Not Yet Asking Draftees
The army requested 70,000 draftees for November, bringing total calls to 170,000. The Navy and Air Force do not plan to call draftees in November as they rely on volunteers and recalls. Draft age remains 19 to 25, with older men called first, and discussions loom on raising the age to 25 and bringing World War II veterans under the draft.
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Washington
Sept
Army
Eathier
Defense Department
Navy
Air Force
Onis
Vinson
D-Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Se Ae
Veterans approve on farm training for odd livestock courses
The Veterans Administration announced that GI bill on farm training can cover bees, skunks, chickens, minks, and rabbits where such farming is common. It eased prior limits and now allows on-farm training with subsistence up to 67.50 monthly for a single veteran and 97.50 with dependents, with up to four years of training in most states.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Agency
Manhunt for Two Escapers From Oklahoma Prison
Peace officers across eastern Oklahoma search for convicts James Mayes and Herbert Lancaster who escaped from the state penitentiary during a morning incident at the prison. They fled in a green and black Buick with a third person, last seen on State Highway 31 near northeastern Pittsburg county. Roadblocks are set near Quinton, Stigler and Wilburton as authorities seek details of the escape.
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Mcalester
Okla
Oklahoma
State Penitentiary
State Highway Patrol
James Mayes
Oklahoma County
Herbert Lancaster
Noble County
Pittsburg
Quinton
Stigler
Wilburton
Mayes
Lancaster
Barber ad promises unique cut avoids “Fale cut”
A playful ad touts a hair cut that supposedly won’t resemble a “Fale cut” amid chatter about teen-call limits, vegetable diets for years, and rising wages. The column humorously critiques modern life, phone rules, and relay schedules, noting hourly averages around $1.75 with minor gains.
Government Not So Far in Red So Far
Government spending and income show a mixed July August picture as the 1951 fiscal year opens. Treasury data show a $787.7 million deficit for July August, smaller than last year, driven by strong employment and tax receipts.
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Charles Molony
Washington
Treasury
Uncle Sam
Navy
Air Force
KOMA Manager Fights for Democratic OU Sponsorship Deal
Oklahoma City September 5 The KOMA general manager Joe Bernard says he will battle OU officials to keep the Democratic party as sponsor of university football games this fall. Regents say no political sponsor is suitable and Unity party denials arise as billboards claim OU football presented by the Democratic Party.
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Oklahoma City
KOMA
University of Oklahoma
Democratic Party
Joe Bernard
KOWA
Democrats
Bernard
University
George L. Cross
Democratic Arty
Jim Arington
Oklahoma
A and M
Henry Benentt
Floyd Carrier
Federal Communications Communision
Forest fires spread in northern California and Mendocino county
San Francisco reports about one hundred fires covering 100,000 acres in northern California threatening towns and prompting cross state aid from Arizona and New Mexico. In Mendocino county a separate blaze scorched 890,000 acres, destroying the Navarre post office and two homes, while Ukiah and nearby areas faced damage but averted total loss. Mount Shasta fire reported controlled after threatening the town of about 1,800 residents.
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San Francisco
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Mendocino County
Navarre
Ukiah
Wil‘its
Mount Shasta
Sad Sacks Meet For Convention
Cleveland hosts the Sad Sacks two day scrimmage ahead of the Amvets national convention. The group is the fan making auxiliary for American Veterans of World War Amvets. Eva E. Manchester of Washington leads as saddest Sad Sack. The four day convention opens under National Commander Harold Russell with Truman's note on Korea.
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Cleveland
Amvets
Veterans’ Organization
Eva E. Manchester
Washington, D. C
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Harold Russell
Truman
Washington
Sulphur P-TA Group in Planning Meet
The Washington P-TA executive committee met at Mrs. C. M. Goddard's home to plan the 1950-31 year's work. A reception to open the year at Washington school on September 12 will honor new teachers and parents. The committee lists officers and chairs for health, education, publications, and other duties. committees have been instructed and will begin their respective tasks.
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Washington P-Ta
C. M. Goddard
Washington School
Buster Robb
Burl Pevato
Fred Hunt
Paul Kelton
Addison Walker
Lula LeSeur
John Spradling
John Haste
Amny Coe
Loyd Clinton
Lee Peveto
Mary Leonard
J. T. Felton
J.C. Werren
Wallen National Parent
Millard Lowrance
Oklahoma
J. 8. Benman
Olin Lawrimore
Loyd Ridling
Nettie Webb
Lee Pennington
Au- Sia Visual
Cafe owner released after Oklahoma City slaying
Cafe owner Edgar E. Roper, 72, was released without charge after questioning in the death of 19 year old Billy R. Coffee near his cafe. Homicide Lt Wayne Harbolt said Coffee was shot after Roper said he believed the youth was burglarizing the cafe.
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Oklahoma City
Edgar E. Roper
Roper
Wayne Harbolt
Billy R. Coffee
Gambling on No War in Europe
Bristow Oklahoma reports that CC Collins bets on no European war in the next two years. He left for Zurich to pursue a doctor’s degree in normal psychology after earning a master’s at the University of Tulane under the G.I. Bill.
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Bristow, Oklz
P— CC
Collins
Zurich
Switzerland
University of
Divorces Granted In Multiple Local Cases
Sybil Jackson is divorced from Albert Jackson. J D Fulingim is divorced from Jo Ann Fulling with custody awarded to the wife of the couple over the minor child Della. Britt is divorced from RC Britt with the wife granted custody of the minor children.
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Sybil Jackson
Albert Jackson
J .D. Fulingim
Jo Ann
Della
Britt
Hurricane lurched into Florida stalls inland near Cedar Keys
A tropical hurricane struck the upper Florida peninsula from the Gulf, with beach winds over 125 mph near Cedar Keys before stalling inland near Yankestown. Gainesville reported 22 mph winds hours later, while Dunellon saw strong gusts and trees down as a 50 mile resort coast endured high tides six to eight feet above normal washing out roads and flooding homes.
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Miami
Fla
Florida Peninsula
Gulf of Mexico
Weather Bureau
Florida
Cedar Keys
Gainesville
Yankestown
Dunellon
Sarasota
Belford to lead Oklahoma American Legion next year
Pi-Guy Belford Jr. of Tulsa won the post election to command the Oklahoma American Legion for the coming year, defeating Fred L. Cogan Jr. of Sayré. He will succeed Dick Warren of Olustee as the three day convention ends. Joan W. Gibbons Jr. of Okmulgee was unanimously chosen sergeant at arms. The group adopted a resolution opposing the world federation proposal on Oklahoma's November allotment. Mrs. John J. Marin of McAlester was elected president of the Legion Auxiliary alongside other officers named in the final business session.
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Oklahoma City
Sept. S
Guy Belford, Jr
Tulsa
Oklahoma American Legion
Fred L. Coogan, Jr
Sayré
Belford
Dick Warren
Olustee
Ron
Joan W. Gibbons, Jr
Okmulgee
Legion
World Federation
Oklahoma
John J. Marin
McAlester
Legion Auxiliary
L. V. Wilson
Hominy
Clarence Hunnicutt
Mushopee
Ph Lillard
Shawnee
Alfred Rice
Ponca City
Cathryn Howlin
Hammond
George Demke
War era quotes collide in Cold War broadcast critique
A compilation of remarks by Seoul City Sue, Henry A. Wallace, Robert Taft, and others condemns communism and calls for vigilance. The figures stress US policy shifts since Yalta and Potsdam, warn of atomic strike targets, and urge defense readiness amid Korean War tensions.
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Potsdam
Robert A. Taft
U. S
War on Starlings Sounds Like Korea in York
York opened its annual 10 day season on starlings last night with forty five men and one city councilman joining in the drive to reduce the noisy birds. Mayor Bentzel declared a moratorium on the city firearms law during the 19 day drive. Police said starlings were dropping like flies and received several calls from residents who complained the firing was indiscriminate and dangerous.
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York
Felix S. Bentzel
New Army Develops Series of Aircraft Bombs
Washington September 21 The army announced it is developing a new series of aircraft bombs designed for dropping at low altitude. The plan anticipates the Wahoo Nebraska facility to load such bombs as they are standardized for use by the services.
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Washington
Army
Nance
Wahoo
Neb
Poteau Woman Beaten to Death
FOTEAU Okla Sept 5 Mrs Folythe Wood Dedmon 27 year old mother of three was found beaten to death at her mother's home. Sheriff Jock Craig said the body was found by two of her children who returned home after spending the night with relatives. An infant in the bed was unharmed. Dedmon had been recently divorced from Udell Dedmon, a former Poteau Ice Company worker. The sheriff said no one is held for questioning and he planned a trip to McAlester without stating any connection to the killing.
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Peter Edson
NFA
Waynington
Washington
NEA
Congress
Oasi Tsiry Beret
Ee Fae
Foteau
Okla
Folythe Wood Dedman
Here Inday
Jock Craig
Dedmond
Mosquitoes Die Of Sore Throats
Dr H H Stage of the U S Department of Agriculture told the American Chemical Society that oils spread on stagnant water kill mosquito larvae by penetrating breathing tubes, not by suffocation. More volatile oils are more lethal and only some larvae may suffocate from contact with heavy oils.
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Chicago
S—Upi
H. H
U.S. Department of Agriculture
American Chemical Society Today
Oklahoma Draft Call To Be Upped In November
Oklahoma's November draft call likely rises about 240 men from September and October totals. State director Col Clive E Murray says national figures suggest around 850 men for Oklahoma if the trend holds, though he has not yet been officially notified of the November call.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
National Selective Service System
Clive E. Murray
Selective Service
Drowns In Private Lake Near Sulphur City
Sulphur, Oita. Sept. Murray County Sheriff J. H. Samples began draggin g a private lake 10 miles north of here in an effort to find the body of Pauls Wesley Fisherman. Sampl es said W. C. Cleaver, about 45, was missing. His car was found parked at Griffith lake in the Arbuckles. He was last seen at 8 a.m. yesterday. The lake, formerly an asphalt pit, is owned by Granville Griffith. He told the sheriff the boat was missing from the lake. An oar was found floating in the water.
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Oita
Murray County
J.H
Pauls Wesley Fisher
Samplcs
W. C. Cleaver
Granville Grifith
Conscience Fund To Benefit Roads
Oklahoma City report states the state highway department received two five dollar bills via Higgins Texas. An unsigned note said the contributor felt they owed it to the department to ease the conscience. Highway Director A F Bailey established a conscience fund using the ten dollars.
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Oklahoma City
State Highway Department
Higgins
Pex
A. F. Bailey
Bailey
Oklahoma Citians Wilt Visit Tulsa for Business Pleasure
City officials and Chamber members plan a Friday trip to Tulsa by air conditioned buses from City Hall, featuring a fried chicken luncheon, inspections at Pryor Grand River dam, and activities at Lake Spavinaw including fish fry, overnight fishing, and boating, returning Saturday morning. The text also mentions a Connecticut Ag Experiment Station experimenting with wood chips seed and organic matter to sod.
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Oklahoma
Citians
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Chamber R of Commerce
Jung
Tulez
City Hall
Pryor Grand River Dam
Lake Spavinaw
Connecticut
Agia
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Tulsan
American Legion
United States
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Sue
Henry A. Wallace
Progressive Party
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Lucius D. Clay
New York State Civil Defense Commission
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