Democracy in a Classroom Through Polly the Guinea Pig
A New York Times feature recalls teacher Mrs. Marie Morris Rushing who kept a resignation letter tucked away after becoming inspired by Polly the crippled piglet in her fourth grade class. Polly helped students engage, and the fire drill became a lesson in democracy as the children protected the pig and learned cooperation.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Pete
Marie Morris Rushing
Rashing
Lays
Rushing
Pit
Mrs. Rushing
Polly Bogan
Polly
Runking
Pally
Oe Yen
Wildcat Well In Kansas Opens New McPherson Pool
McPherson Kansas Sept 14 A wildcat oil well in the Maxwell state game preserve north of Canton in eastern McPherson County produced as high as 4 20 barrels of oil per hour from 2812 feet during a swabbing test after acid treatment. Only a water showing, no gas, with the oil. Bay Petroleum Corp and Anderson Prichard Corp say tests confirm the well opened 2 new McPherson county pools and will be placed on pump for state potential testing in a few days.
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Mcphergon
Kas
Maxwell State Game Preserve
Lxck
Tame
Wa. 1
Canton
Dic
Phergon County
Bay Petroleum Corp
Anderson Prichard Cn Corp
McPherson County
Youth steals ambulance in Sydney chase
A wounded Sydney youth stole an ambulance that had brought him to hospital after an accident. The driver left to seek a doctor, and the youth drove off. The abandoned vehicle was later found and police still seek the youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Krypton flash lights guide all weather landings at Cleveland
The article details Westinghouse krypton flash units guiding a USAF C-1n transport through near zero visibility at Cleveland Municipal Airport. Six lamps tested here produced 10,000,000 candlepower per square inch, enabling safe landings in fog. Arcata and New York installations planned as commercial tests expand all weather approach systems.
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Cleveland
Nea
Air Force
Sensex
Capa. C. RB. Resp
Boise
Idahoo
Rose
Patt
U. S Air Force
St 2
Westinghouse Electric
Randle
Flose
Arcata
Calif
Plauid
New York City
New International Airport
Krypton
New Record Again in Oil Production
The Oil and Gas Journal reports the US weekly oil production averaged 5,942,780 barrels daily, a new national high. Texas rose to 470,900 barrels daily. Indiana, Michigan, and California also set year records, while declines occurred in Illinois, Mississippi, Wyoming, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Montana.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oil and Gas Journal
Texas
Bireestoff Sredueme
Averagog
Indiana
Michigan
Ana
Kansas
California
Kentucky
Alabama
Mississippi
Omc
Wyoming
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Montana
Arkansas
Nebraska
To Be Tried for Long Ago Murder
Independence Kas September 17 19 04 long ago murder case reaches trial District Judge J W Holdren opens new court arm Knott alias Jerome Ryan formerly of New Carlisle charged with the October 1894 near death of farmer Cecil Thomas. Arrested June by FBI agents at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reymond Kroek
Carlisle
Ind
Wall Goom
J. W. Holdren
Knott
Jerome Ryan
New Carlisle
Cecil Thomas
Chicezo
Seene of
Turner May Call Special Session in Oklahoma
Gov. Roy J. Turner hinted at a special session of the Oklahoma Legislature to be held November 18 if a school road program can be arranged. The move could include proposed changes to driver and auto-truck licenses with a higher annual fee. New licenses must be bought by December 21 under current law. changes would affect the January regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Okla
Roy J. Turner
State Legislative Council
James C. Nanegg
Turner
Legislative Council
Newsmen Buy Into Broadcast Firm In Oklahoma
Clinton Oklahoma September 14 Three Oklahoma newspaper men James C Nance Joe W McBride and Charles E Engleman announce a purchase to operate a Foster watt radio station in Clinton Engleman will be president of the corporation Other stockholders include Mrs Alice Howenstine Marlow Preston and Odell Preston A permit for AM and FM frequencies granted by the Federal Communications Commission
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Okla
Oklahoma
Western Oklahoma Broadcasting Co
James C. Nance
Joe W. McBride
Charles E. Engleman
Clintom Daily News
Engleman
Alice Howenstine
Butler, Hasteer
Marlow Preston
Elk City
Tyler
Tex
Odell Preston
Waco
Sax Boen
Federal Corpmnonications Enmmssiie
Indian troops stay outside Nizam territory at Secunderabad gate
New Delhi dispatch reports the military headquarters says Indian forces have not yet entered the Nizam of Hyderabad territory to regarrison the gate of Secunderabad. In other news, the largest congolide ad school is said to be located at Putsarnn City in Oklahoma county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
Thelia
Hrexabad
Secunderabeck
Putsarnn City
Oklahoma County
Worker Says Fines Pushing Asian Employers Out
Morris Cooper Smith, president of the American Fur Liner and Gear Association, told a House labor subcommittee that fines up to 2000 dollars on manufacturers for contracting with union liner firms drive fur processing out of business. He said manufacturers are reluctant to hire such firms due to fines. The hearing also focused on alleged Communist influence in the CIO union and undisclosed witnesses as the Un-American Activities Committee met in closed sessions seeking wartime atomic secrets and spies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CIO Fur Orksers
WAD Ccn
Morris Coopersmith
American Fur Liner Game Tractors Association
Houselabor
Cooperstil
Ais
CIO
Intermatong! Fur Aid Leather Workers Union
Ben Gold
Communist Party
National
House
Max Schwebe
R-Mg
Drapersmith
Thera
Apartments and romance hindered by scarce housing
Washington reports quotes Bryn Mawr professor Hovde on the dwindling size of city apartments curbing courtship. He urges more housing planning and a national housing agency to study how indoor space is used, noting little closet space and storage affect living. A closing note mentions rattlesnakes rarely climbing trees.
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Washington
HP Morwern
City
Sput
Bryn T. Hovee
New School For Social Research
Arsent
Hovde
Priva Hovde
Fomerican
Assim
Advancement of Science
Shane
Jinnah Death and Hyderabad Move Raise Fear of Hindu Muslim Conflict
The article discusses Jinnahs death and India’s invasion of Hyderabad as factors that could ignite religious strife between Muslims and Hindus. It notes mixed predictions of war or federation, cites Karachi protests urging war, and warns that communal fighting could spread across the dominions, given the volatile Indian peninsula.
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Jinnah
Hyderabad
Indian Subcontinent
Britain
Mohamed AU Fromdh
Gaterhar
Pakistan
Bas
Indi
Mostem
Findus
Tabs Brillant
New Delhi
India
Karachi
Erzamded
Dominion
Nigam
Dominions
Indian Peninsula
Barkley to Speak In State In October
Oklahoma City reports that Senator Barkley will speak in Oklahoma on October 4 as part of campaign events. Senator Kerr says Barkley plans two major addresses in the state that day, with times and locations to be announced. Shawnee notes City Engineer Loyd Cowan resigned to join the Army Air Forces. Tom Collins named acting city engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Sem Allen Berkley
Truman
Oklahoma
Robert S. Kerr
Senate
Kentucky
Washington Postes- Gay
Serrseig
Shawnee, Osta
Loyd Cowan
Shawnee
Euic Army Air
Maine Voters Stay With GOP Tuesday
Unofficial Maine returns show Margaret Chase Smith winning the Senate seat with a record majority and high percentage. The seventh GOP sweep includes a governor and three congressmen as Smith leads with 154,687 votes to Scolten’s 63,237, shattering previous records and signaling strong Republican momentum.
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Portland
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Ewes Warren
Navern
Republians
Smith
Adrian H. Scolten
Horace Hildreth
Payne
Frederick G. Payne
Louis B. Liusier
Menvor
Biddeford
Robert Hale Wor
James A. McVicar
Charles P. Nelsom
Augusta
Benjamin J. Arena
Franks Felows
Ritts
F. Davis Clark Lele
Lewiston
Old Town
Scolten
Appeals Board Planned for Draft Complaints in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Sept 1 Col Clive E Murray director of selective service said an appeals board will handle draft complaints. Board members are being selected and names will be sent to Washington for official appointments.
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Appeals Board
POE
Oklanoma City
iPi
Appoin
Oklahoma
Clive E. Murray
State
Selective Service
Washington
Registration Moves Along With Period To End on Saturday
Period for Pontotoc county registration continues toward Saturday despite confusion. Four men from Pontotoc county will undergo physical exams, with only two accepted into service. The board reviews eligibility, noting 28 registered this year versus 26 last decade, and schedules by birth year for final check.
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Peroo
Bontone County Orth
Pontotoc
County Talaine
Car Board
Sears
Homer Forms First Baptist Church In Community
The Homer community organized the First Baptist church of Homer with 22 charter members. Rev. Leonard L. Halloway led an eight day revival ending Saturday and serves as temporary pastor. J. C. Hynds was elected church clerk and Abitalk Colbert treasurer. Three conversions, 24 rededications, and four additions by letter were reported.
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Homer
First Baptist Church of
Leonard L. Halloway
Abuso First Baptist Curred
Oklahoma Baptist University
New Mexico
J. C. Hynds
Abitalk Colbert
Caddo Planning Golden Jubilee Celebration Arrives
Caddo commemorates its 50th year since incorporation with November 26 and 27 events managed by the Caddo Golden Jubilee Association chaired by Mrs. Henry Bass. The program features historical reminiscences and community committees from churches, schools, and civic clubs organize activities. Reforms described include land allotment for Indians and early town governance under Arkansas law, highlighting a mayor and town court and regulations on gambling, livestock, and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adda
Brysn
Henry ¥. Bass
Caddo Golden Jubilée Association
Arkansas
Wild Oil Well Fire Destroys 40 Acres Near Ledue Field
In Edmonton Alberta a dramatic oil well fire at Ledue field burned for three days, causing about 150 400 dollars in oil loss. The blaze was brought under control Thursday night and producers in the oil field plan to place a cement plug in the well next week to prevent further spills.
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Edmonton
Alte
Atlantic Me
Ledue Field
Tome
Aejdem
Maurey
Sake
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Keypton
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Czechoslovakia
Italy
Canada
Rome
Caechfather
Aden
Dewitt MacKenzie
Barkley
Hr Senate
Mrx Smith
Baptist Church
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Revivel Clare
Joe Marsh
Ecole
Vickstox
Seeetama Foundation
Okisheme Cay
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