Selling and Using Talk by Jack Durland Stresses Consumer Demand
Jack Durland of Oklahoma City argues that industrial production hinges on a strong selling job and real consumer demand. He notes untapped markets such as the negro market, leisure buyers for sporting goods, and notes rising welfare and education spur economic status. He warns that without consumer dollars, goods cannot be sold or sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Durland
Oklahoma City
Old South
Ada
Lake Texoma
Candidates Welcome Support In Heated 1948 Party Debate
The piece argues that voter reactions to Truman backing Stevenson and Taft backing Eisenhower are about misread. It suggests supporters and opponents influence undecided voters, while cross-faction alignments in both parties largely cancel each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Stevenson
Taft
Eisenhower
Courtesy and caution on the highway and a tax stance
A reflective editorial argues driver courtesy affects accident rates and notes readers’ questions about an upcoming sales tax vote. It states opposition to the tax increase, cites historical electoral trivia, and urges organizing against the measure.
The Riddle of McCarthy Upsets Wisconsin Republicans
The Wisconsin GOP gave Senator Joseph R. McCarthy strong backing in a surprising victory margin. Voters praised his anti communism stance while questioning some tactics and his attacks on officials including General Marshall. Democrats face an uncertain November challenge.
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United States
Joseph R. McCarty
Wisconsin
No Solid Newspaper Front In Election Debates
Analysis notes newspapers defend independence amid party pressure. Editor and Publisher survey shows about five to one in circulation favor Eisenhower, with two to one when counting total papers. Large city papers lean Ike, smaller dailies favor Stevenson, though half replied.
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Stevenson
Ee Eisenhower
Ike
Eisenhower
Big City
Health and Progress in Oklahoma City Address
Governor Johnston Murray spoke to a small group on financing University Hospitals in Oklahoma City. He linked national strength to public health, warned that expanding wants into needs drives industry growth, and suggested studying past campaigns for lessons in politics and governance.
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Health and Progress
Johnston Murray
University Hospitals
Oklahoma City
Panama Canal
America
Europe
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Bumper Wheat Crop Boosts Farm Cash Income
Oklahoma's bumper wheat crop more than doubled farmers' cash receipts in the first six months of 1952 versus 1951, totaling 116.5 million dollars after 46.8 million in 1951. Livestock receipts fell slightly and drought threatens half-year totals as corn and cotton losses loom. total cash receipts reached 270.3 million, up from 224.1 million a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Federal
Prisoners Kill Marshal in Tucson Bank Building
Two inmates fatally shot U S marshal Edmund L Schweppe in downtown Tucson yesterday and escaped. They were recaptured 30 minutes later after taking the officer to a dentist on the seventh floor of the Valley National Bank Building. The prisoners are Arthur Eugene Fuller and Thomas W Abbott charged with killing a federal officer and escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
U. S
Edmund L. Schweppe
Valley National Bank
Schweppe
Arthur Eugene Fuller
Illinois
Thomas W. Abbott
Ohio
State Income Tax Change Proposed
R. E. Wilson head of the Oklahoma income tax division proposed a two point plan to stabilize state revenue. Lower the state income tax and remove the deduction for federal income tax. He argued the tax should reflect Oklahoma's economy, not federal rates. The committee did not act but urged continued study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
R. E. Wilson
Legislative Council
Wilson
Oklahoma
Arrest Narrows After FBI Search at Uth Bend
In Uth Bend Indiana FBI agents searched several sites and questioned witnesses leading to an arrest as officers arrived at the scene. Authorities did not release further details about charges or identities.
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Sone
Uth Bend
Ind
FBI
Weekend Visits Span Oklahoma Homes
Mrs. Edna Letterman and her daughter from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with sister and family, Mr and Mrs S J Luton. Mr and Mrs Bob Evans and children visited Granite to return Mr Evans sister, Mrs Robert Banks, home.
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Edna Letterman
Oklahoma City
S. J. Luton
Bob Evans
Granite
Mr. Evans
Robert Banks
Local Social News Highlights In Ada And Hobbs Arrivals
Mrs David Forson and daughter visiting her father Jim Wilson left Saturday for Hobbs New Mexico. Sunday dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Ed Sharber included Mr and Mrs Jim Pamplin and Vaughn Ada and Mr and Mrs Jack Sharber and children Shawnee.
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David Forson
Jim Wilson
Hobbs
N. M
Ed Sharber
Jim Pamplin
Vaughn
Ada
Jack Sharber
Shawnee
Oklahoma City Guests Share Weekend Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Doolen hosted weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Davis and Billy from Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Dean Doolen
J. D. Davis
Billy
Oklahoma City
Roy Doolen
Suttons and Karen Visit Seminole Family Saturday
Mr and Mrs Walter Sutton and Karen of Seminole visited Mr and Mrs Jess Sutton Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sutton
Karen
Seminole
Jess Sutton
Sharber Family Visit Highlights Shawnee Afternoon
Mr and Mrs Joe Ed Sharber from Shawnee visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Sharber Sunday afternoon in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ed Sharber
Shawnee
Mrs
Ed Sharber
Shorter Tours Proposed for Isolated Military Posts
A House armed services subcommittee after visits to 30 Pacific and Alaskan bases recommends shorter tours of duty for service members at isolated posts. Rep. Clark Fisher notes tours are too long and highlights economy moves in construction and equipment reclamation saving taxpayers over a billion dollars. The panel also finds ammunition shortages in Korea and the Far East less critical than feared.
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Washington
House
Armed Services
Pacific
Alaskan
Clark Fisher
D-Tex
Japan
Fisher
Korea
Okinawa
Alaska
Far East
Jet Jeep Demonstration Amazes Army Officials in Torrance
In Torrance California yesterday the HX26 one man pulse jet helicopter by American Helicopter Co. made its first public flight. Pilot Lou Hartwig rose straight up swung pendulum curves hovered and landed with jets off. Secretary Frank Pace Jr. and others witnessed the stunt.
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Torrance
Calif
Frank Pace Jr
American Helicopter Co
Lou Hartwig
Stevenson Reworks Strategy to Go For Independents
Springfield Illinois Adlai Stevenson refines his campaign to target independent voters and Republican progressives amid Ike Eisenhower Taft late 1950s era race. He signals selective endorsements and rules out a Vatican ambassador appointment citing church state separation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Adlai Stevenson
Dwight D
Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Stevenson
Taft
Sen
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Sen. McCarran
Vatican
Marines’ chow fuels family feud at home
New York report says the Burns brothers John and Robert after four years with the Marines dislike home cooking. Sister Patricia wrote the command about turkey and ham dinners in Korea. The Marine Corps sends menus and recipes to settle the taste rivalry at home.
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New York
Burns
Marine Corps
John
Robert
Leathernecks
Patricia
Korea
Joseph Burns
Trout Will Help Build College in Traverse City
Gerald Oleson announced Trout farms will be opened to fishermen from Thursday to month end. Fishermen pay 10 cents per inch caught, with proceeds going to Northwestern Michigan College building fund. The community college began a year ago in temporary quarters with about 150 students.
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Traverse City
Mich
Gerald Oleson
Northwestern Michigan College
President Defers State Drought Aid
President Truman referred Oklahoma drought relief requests to the Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency. Gov. Murray said farmers need hay under disaster relief. Officials will investigate and report back to the President’s office in a few days. Harold Hutton noted the inquiry.
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Oklahoma City
Truman
Johnston Murray
Oklahoma
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency
Murray
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Harold Hutton
State Board of Agri Culture
Mental Grounds Deferees Being Put into Service
Selective Service officials reported that by August 1, 16 703 men originally classified 4 F on mental grounds were drafted after re examinations. Re examinations were ordered after Congress lowered the passing score from 13 to 10 to recheck those scoring 10 to 13. About 114 of an estimated 300 000 men were re examined. 33 891 or 29 7 percent were found acceptable for military use and more than half are now inducted.
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Washington
Selective Service
Congress
Armed Forces
Hoover cites FBI files on sabotage by discontented workers
J Edgar Hoover says FBI files are full of sabotage cases by workers who hate their jobs or act out maliciously. He urges engineers to help detect crime and cites World War II examples and tactics like using grit, acids, or misadjusted valves to damage equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Hoover
American Engineer
America
Caveman Tactics Decide Woman’s Choice in Love Triangle
In London Winifred Haggerty wavered between Leslie Hook and William Brooks for months. Brooks battered Hook in a fight over her, fracturing Hook's skull and receiving 21 months in jail after the clash with police. After sentencing she chose Brooks, saying he loves her in his own way. Hook offered little reply.
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London
Winifred Haggerty
Leslie Hook
William Brooks
Brooks
Winifred
Hook
Average Oil Output Surges to Record High
Tulsa reports the Oil and Gas Journal saying weekly crude production rose 23 925 barrels to a new all time 6 456 150. Texas led gains with 726 150 barrels, Wyoming Oklahoma Louisiana Michigan and Colorado also up while Kansas fell 15 900 to 306 800. North Dakota added 500 to 7 000.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oil and Gas Journal
Texas
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Michigan
Colorado
North Dakota
Kansas
Communists banish intellectuals in Canton to slave camps
Reports from Hong Kong claim Communist authorities in Canton ship intellectuals among political prisoners to remote Northwest China slave camps. The alleged action aims to curb the influence of educated inmates over others held there.
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Communists
Intellectu
Hong Kong
Canton
Northwest
China
Tulsan Killed In F-85 Fighter Crash
A 36 year old Tulsan died in a F-86 fighter crash near Wright Patterson AFB during a routine training flight. Lt Col Charles O Peterson son of Rev and Mrs J O Peterson crashed when his plane pancaked from about 50 feet. The wreckage tore the wings and gear off and struck a river levee. Live ammunition scattered but did not explode. Peterson had joined the Air Force in 1939 and led the 113th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Scott AFB.
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Dayton
O.P
Wright - Patterson Air Force Base
Charles O. Peterson
J. O. Peterson
Peterson
Air Force
Scott Air Force Base
Illinois
Polio Patients Rise in Oklahoma Weekend Toll
The Associated Press reports fifteen more polio patients were hospitalized in Oklahoma over the weekend, bringing the year’s total to 844. The count nears double the 1951 level with 319 cases remaining in Kos tals and 115 in the acute stage. no new deaths left the toll at 31.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Kostals
Probe Report That Mother Sold Babe
In Long Beach California a 20 year old mother Edna Schon was jailed amid police inquiry into a report she sold her baby girl Linda Kay. Brittain 35 received 450 dollars and kept 50 before giving 400 to Schon who planned adoption. Lincoln 37 acted as go between. The baby was placed in a county institution. Schon’s husband Paul 24 is in Navy service.
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Long Beach
Calif
Edna E. Schon
Elizabeth G. Brittain
Kathryn A. Lincoln
Lincoln
Brittain
Schon
Auto damaged but no one injured in city collision
Steven Morris Gann age 17 of Ada drove a 1951 Plymouth and collided with a Ford truck driven by Guy Malley 47 of Seminole on North Broadway. Malley ran a red light. Gann rear ended the truck causing damage to the car’s right fender.
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Steven Morris Gann
Ada
Guy Malley
Gann
Malley
North Broadway
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