Opening Session of State Labor Federation Begins Three Day Convention
The Oklahoma State Federation of Labor opens a three day convention in Ada while the Oklahoma Conference of Painters and the State Council of Carpenters close their activities. Carpenters elect John Hubbard Tulsa as president and set up committees for projects and legislation. Painters approve GI Bill based apprentice training for veterans with government aid and plan 44 hours of annual instruction for apprentices.
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Oklahoma State Conference of Painters
Oklahoma Council of Carpenters
Ada
State Federation of Labor
The
Carpenters
John Hubbard
Tulsa
W. C. Wynn
Okmulgee
Frank R. Hanks
T. A. Byrd
Chickasha
William B. Hollingsworth
G. H. Taylor
Muskogee
New WACs Can Stay At Ardmore Base
Pvt Emilienne Owens and Cpl Vincent Liardi, Ardmore WAC recruiters, visited Ada to invite eligible girls to join the Women’s Army Corps stationed at Ardmore on request. They stressed no interference with regular recruiting and that enlistments may occur later in Ada.
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Pvt
Emilienne Owens
Cpl
Vincent Liardi
WAC
Ardmore Army Air Field
Ada
Women’s Army Corps
Julia Smith
Harris
Mary West
October 31 Tentative Date for German Collapse
London reports United States war planners set October 31 as the tentative end date for organized German resistance. The date, tied to postwar reconversion and peacetime production, assumes Europe warfare ends by then but does not delay Pacific war needs. The timetable reflects a projected gradual disintegration rather than abrupt collapse.
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London
United States War Planning Chiefs
Germany
United States War Production Board
Europe
Pacific
Congress
Japan
Hitler
Attendance Records Expected at Oklahoma Federation Convention
Delegates to Ada for the 40th annual Oklahoma Federation of Labor convention poured in with many already present for state painter and carpenter gatherings. The program opened with invocation by Rev. M. S. Epperson and a flag salute by Boy Scouts. Officials reported gains in affiliations, no strikes, and extensive education and organizational work. Speakers included E. H. Williams and Will iam J. Otjen. Sen. Elmer Thomas planned to attend Friday.
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Oklahoma Federation of Labor
Ada
M. S. Epperson
First Presbyterian Church
Elmer Thomas
Washington, D. C
Press of Business
Otsen
Thomas
WLB
Dallas
Oklahoma Federation
Southwest
Glass Factory
Robert S. Kerr
James E. Berry
Early Blows On Philippines Seen Likely
President Roosevelt says the Quebec conference with Churchill aims to maximize the combined Allied war effort in Europe and the Pacific. Allied leaders map strategy in Canada as Pacific operations and Japan defeat plans shape the talks with MacArthur and Nimitz reviewing future actions.
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Philippines
W. L. Beale, JR
Quebec
Roosevelt
Churchill
Europe
Pacific
Stephen Early
China
Tokyo
Chateau Frontenac
Britain
Mr. Roosevelt
Germany
Pacific Ocean
Douglas MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Philippine Islands
Formosa
India
Burma
Malaya
Netherlands East Indies
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Japan
Chiefs of Staff
Washington
MacArthur
Nimitz
Hawaii
Citadel
Stalin
Russia
Bumpers Promoted To Captain In France Posting
Vel Bumpers promoted to captain at his army air base post in France as an intelligence officer. He has been overseas 14 months with much time in England before transfer to France. Mrs Bumpers returned last Sunday from Los Angeles where she visited last month and received the letter from her husband in California.
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Vel Bumpers
Army Air Base
France
Bumpers
England
Overlin TKOs Laboa in six rounds in San Jose
Ken Overlin of Decatur Illinois scored a six round technical knockout over Al Laboa of Santa Clara California in San Jose. The bout ended at 2 minutes 30 seconds of the round after a cut above Laboa's left eye.
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San Jose
Calif
Ken Overlin
Decatur. Ill
al Laboa
Santa Clara
Billy Burke
Laboa
Exhibits At Convention Draw Attention In Hotel Lobby
An extensive display in the Al dridge hotel lobby attracts convention visitors. Women from the Women's International Union of Label Leagues showcase shop cards and emblems, sell union-made ties, and offer War bonds. A Social Security Board gadget estimates retirement or survivor benefits and a poster urges keep your social security card.
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Aldridge Hotel
Women’s International Union of Label Leagues
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Social Security Board
Bureau of Old Age and Survivor Insurance
Plea to spare Germany after war for lasting peace
Representative Burdick argues Germany should be allowed to become law abiding and live as a nation. He says crushing Germany as a country is not the path to durable peace and warns that denying its right to live could fuel another war.
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Germany
Washington
Burdick
R-N. D
Manchester Brightest as Lights Return to the Streets
The industrial city of Manchester glowed again as lights were turned on, allowing reading of newspapers in the streets. Crowds danced sang and even kissed lamp posts as Britain readied to lift blackout nationwide on September 17.
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Manchester
England
Britain
Sleeping Sickness Reported in County
Dr. Oral M. Sanders, a local veterinarian, reported a definite outbreak of sleeping sickness among horses in the county. He noted multiple cases this year, a change from last year’s three cases, and issued a warning for horse owners to monitor their animals until the outbreak is halted.
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Oral M. Sanders
Sanders
Mescal Button Seen as Divine by Chihuahua Indians
Indians of Chihuahua treat the mescal button as a divine being and make the sign of the cross in its presence. The mescal button, a small cactus plant, is linked with sacred use across regions of southern United States and Mexico.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
United States
Coal savings from water hardness in locomotives noted
Experts estimate 15 million tons of coal could be saved annually in the United States by removing hard water from locomotive boilers. The bob white is called a quail in the north and a partridge in the south.
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United States
Memorial Service for Lt Smith Sunday at New Bethel
Memorial services for 1st Lt Cloys M. Smith killed in action in France July 30 will be held Sunday at 2 p m at New Bethel church. H G Burch of Marlow will lead, assisted by Bro C W Stringer. Smith, from Byng, graduated from Byng High and Oklahoma A and M Stillwater. Survivors: widow Margene Smith a Stillwater student, father J D, two brothers and two sisters.
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Cloys M. Smith
France
New Bethel Church
H. G. Burch
Marlow
C. W. Stringer
Lt. Smith
Byng
Byng High School
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
Stillwater
Margene Smith
J. D. Ne
Mighty Air Offensives Making Good On Eisenhower's Promise
Soviet and Romanian forces push from Transylvania foothills fighting to control rail networks radiating from Timisoara. Western air raids pound Germany with up to 6 000 planes targeting oil, factories and jet plants as Berlin defends against heavy Allied and Soviet actions.
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Eisenhower
London
Germany
Dwight E. Eisenhower
Berlin
Siegfried Line
Reich
England
Italy
France
Frankfurt
Stuttgart
Rhine
Leipzig
Gemany
Island fortresses near Philippines dealt heavier blows
U S Pacific forces pounded Palau Celebes and Halmahera in coordinated strikes from the southwest and central Pacific. Nimitz and MacArthur reported carrier, battleship and bomber actions with hundreds of tons of bombs, rockets, and air attacks on island defenses and airfields.
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U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Palau
Celebes
Halmahera
Philippines
Southwest
Central Pacific
Adm
Chester Nimitz
Douglas MacArthur
Davao
U. S
Babelthuap
Peleliu
Angaur
Nimitz
Guam
Radio Tokyo
MacArthur
New Guinea
Célebes
Ceram
British New Guinea
Douglas to Double C-54 Output After War Ends
President Donald W. Douglas told Douglas Aircraft Co. workers in Chicago that production of C-54 Skymaster cargo planes will be increased after Germany's surrender, with output probably doubled.
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Chicago
Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc
Germany
Donald W. Douglas
Greater Returns for Amount in Vested Ada 1 News
Classified ad notes enhanced value from vested Ada 1 investment plans. Details describe higher yields for invested sums and revised terms. Subscribers are advised to compare options and consult the Ada 1 office for specifics on rates and eligibility.
Third Army Moves Again in Eight Miles in Two Hours
The Third Army advances eight miles in two hours as artillery and air forces pound enemy defenses. Reports indicate heavy bombardment along the front with tanks supporting infantry, signaling intensified operations.
British Expand Break Americans Develop Multi- Pronged Assault
Two American armies attacked the Siegfriend line along a 75 mile front today. One force advancing from Eupen Belgium captured Rotgent nine miles from Aachen and pressed beyond toward pillboxes and anti tank obstacles. Indications suggested German retreat toward the Rhine 36 miles away.
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London
Germany
Rotgen
Aachen
Eupen
Associated Press
Berlin
West Wall
The
Reich
Trier
James M. Long
Belgium
Rotgent
Rhine
Lomza Strongpoint in North Poland Falls to Russians
Stalin announced the capture of Lomza in north Poland, a key German strongpoint 20 miles south of East Prussia. Earlier Berlin said Lomza was surrendered to block a Russian advance on a broad front. Stalin ordered a victory salute of 12 salvos from 124 guns.
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Daniel DE Luce
Moscow
Transylvania
Timisoara
Belgrade
Paris
Red Army
Sofia
Malinovsky
Romania
Cluj
Hitler
Arad
Mures
Tim
Yugoslavia
Tisza
London
Stalin
Lomza
East Prussia
Poland
First Coast Guard Rescue Flier Lands On Sand Pat
The coast guardsman landed his helicopter on a east coast sand pat to rescue a marooned crew member. The mission marked the first official helicopter rescue noted in local news.
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Coast
U.S. precipitation range from Death Valley to Quinault
The report notes annual rainfall varies widely from 1.5 inches in Death Valley California to 128.5 inches at Quinault Washington highlighting extreme regional differences in climate.
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U. S
Death Valley
Calif
Quinault
Wash
Horn of Plenty vs The Sax Next Door Clash
A lively clash over neighborhood noise features a horn of plenty described as desirable by some and overpowering by others. The saxophone neighbor amplifies tensions, prompting discussions on sound levels and community harmony.
Political jabbery in a heated partisan quip
A sharp partisan aside contrasts Republicans and Roosevelt critics with Sidney Hillman and John L. Lewis. The speaker quips about not boasting of labor leaders on one side while highlighting personal faults to undermine a rival.
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Sidney Hillman
John L. Lewis
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