Deadliest hurricane hits Biloxi Gulfport area declares martial law
The hurricane swept the eastern gulf coast killing dozens and leaving vast destruction along the Mississippi coast. Martial law is in effect as searches continue for missing fishermen and residents fear higher death tolls. Emergency relief, naval aid, and power restorations are underway across Biloxi Gulfport Pass Christian Bay St. Louis and nearby towns with officials naming identified dead and reporting thousands in need.
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Dixie Pike to Aid Vets in Obtaining Employment
Ada businessman Rix Dixie Pike has been named to a Veteran Reemployment Rights Committee to assist veterans under the Selective Service Act. William E Morris and Albert Pence announce Pike will advise veterans on reemployment rights, with disputes settled amicably or via litigation if needed. Contact Oklahoma State Employment Service at 114 East Twelfth or Pike at 410 American Kaladina for information.
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Ada Buabnessman
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Oklahoma State Seaployment Service
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Pot Prara
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American Kalidina
District Christian Churches to Meet in Oklahoma
District Christian churches from Agd mort Mawietha Healdton Pur celli AG Pauls Valley Davis Rofé and Lindsay gather for the eleventh Oklahoma district meeting at First Christian Church Suk J Sept 40. The theme The Crusade A Call from God features speakers Dr Eugene president of Phillips Enid Rev Carl Covey Oklahoma Missionary Society Mrs Mae Yona Ward a missionary and Rev Robert G Nelson Mid west City. Rev Lee Hargis will lead devotions. BERKELEY CALI Dean Bawin D Dickinson credit greater maturity of veterans for many first year fails at University of California showing 28 of 200 flunked in 1937-49. in 1945 19 flunked.
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Christian
Eugene
Phillips Wu Enid
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Oxtahi City
The
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Mae Yona Ward
South America
Robert G. Nelson
Midwest City
Oklahoma Christian
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Michael
First Chistian Church
Ada
Tenth Dittict
Lee Hargis
Sedphue Church
Berkeley
Cali
Dean Bawin
D. Dickinson
University of California
Peaney
Bohannon Treated Wrongly, Sheriff Says
McALESTER Okla Sept 20 Sherritt W B Alexander of Pittsburg County said the state pardon board erred in withdrawing clemency for Tulvis Bohannon an escaped three time murderer who walked from the prison and remained at large Bohannon was involved in the killing of two deputies near Idabe and later aided a prison break The sheriff accused the board of misusing its authority and noted Bohannon’s attempted escapes while under parole and a past incident when Bohannon claimed guards miscredited his capture in a separate case He described Bohannon’s restraint and desire to prove reform while detailing the manhunts and Bohannon’s role in prior escapes and a later search for bank robbers in eastern Oklahoma.
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Okla
Sherritt W. B.alexander
Pittsburg
Beard
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Shay
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Tracy
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Shea
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Perale
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Ada
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Rory E. Easterly
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Mcalester
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Pontotoc County Cuts Debt in 1946 Despite High Road Costs
Pontotoc County reduced its indebtedness by 144 005 in 1946 according to Foster Mio Straim head of the Oklahoma Public Expenditures Council. The study notes county road costs remain high with Pontotoc paying 358 37 per mile versus a state average 412 08. Total 1945 government cost was 291 200, up from 327 905 in 1940. Road spending rose statewide while Pontotoc cut road expenditures, and debt service rose to 14 400. The council aims to foster efficient county government through citizen involvement and planned improvements.
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Pontotoc
Tulca
Wagner County
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Pontotoc County
Horror gallery showcases grim accident imagery in safety exhibit
Police open a horror gallery of grisly auto accident photographs in the headquarters area to warn drivers about dangers. The exhibit features graphic images intended to instill caution though some viewers admit the scenes feel distant and unsettling.
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Jerivong
College Forensic Fraternity Plans For Busy Months
East Central campus activity centers on Pi Kappa Delta a major forensic fraternity. Officers elected for the year include Clance Zevely president Bud Harris vice president Burlvene Milley historian Bo Chastain secretary treasurer and Dale Halkro auditor. The group hosts intra college speech events and plans a December tournament with high school debates in November and district events in February. About 90 students enrolled in debate classes. selections for pledges will occur later this semester.
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Hunt Offered Job In Ethiopia
Shawnee junior high principal Olle Hunt, who has served 15 years, was offered the post of assistant commissioner of education in Ethiopia. A two year contract with travel to Addis Ababa was proposed in a letter from the court of Emperor Haile Selassie. Hunt has not decided whether to accept. Perry Carmichael now serves as Ethiopia’s commissioner.
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Shay Hunt
Shawnee
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Ethiopia
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Addis Ababa
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Perry Carmichael
Af Schoots
Ethiopie
Wheat Corn and Gals Plunge Signals Slower Rise
Market report notes sharp declines on major exchanges led by futures in wheat and corn. Cotton futures slide while grain prices retreat after government export curbs and frost concerns. livestock prices dip as buyer resistance weighs on dressed meat costs.
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Steal $5,000 And Go on Buying Spree
Three teenage boys confessed to stealing about $5,000 from a relative of someone held for Bakersfield authorities. Sheriff Johnson said the youths admitted taking the cash in Sept and using the money to start a buying spree. Investigators reported they left $362 of the original capital, an old-model car, three pistols, a rifle, sportswear, and thousands of rounds of ammunition behind. The case ties to a larger grand matter and ongoing police inquiries.
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Bakersfield
Calif
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Takery
Vishinsky Speech Signals Soviet Push for Global Communism
A Sanesce Eri Digest reports Vishinsky’s United Nations speech showing Moscow’s intent to continue exporting communism worldwide. The piece frames the tone as aggressive, noting Washington’s dismissal and urging readers to view the speech as a warning for future geopolitical tension. The analysis contrasts Soviet strategy with potential Western responses.
More Students Take Study Vocational Combination Here
Ada high school expands career guidance with 48 students in 2024 2025 opting for study vocational plans. The program blends office training nursing aides auto mechanics carpentry and related occupations while counselors introduce a battery of tests to predict suitable careers. The shift from trial and error aims to reduce misfit and improve long term job satisfaction.
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Wells
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Angus Ada Cartton Seeks Publicity For Stansybroke Angus
Ada Cartton Corbin owner of Stansybroke Angus ranch south of Fillstown plans to showcase his stock at the State Fair in Oklahoma City. He advertises nine classes of cattle from his high ranch and promotes a slogan Angus Hereford Heaven. The effort has brought him notable publicity and reflects farm size remarks from the era.
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Ada
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Hereford
Vaness FHA Improves Facilities for Home Economics Dept
The Vaness Consolidated School home economics department under Superintendent J. S. Moth and teacher Mrs. Mary Agnes Carroll has completed summer improvements. Interior repainting, new decor, gas appliances, and a new refrigerator enhance the cottage home economics wing. Seventy five girls enrolled since term began express enthusiasm over better working conditions as organized activities and leadership positions are announced for the Future Homemakers club with officers named.
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Mary Agnes Carroll
Vaness Consolidated School
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Ete Biffictet at Foqrice Station Chicago
A garbled notice notes a recent change at Hew City poster stator with detectives and a succession of sergeants. It mentions Sergeant Deolan, age 41, height 6 feet 1 inch, 245 pounds, replaced by Sergeant Byonan, age 4? height 6 feet 4 inches, 243 pounds. The Decrans are identical twins with one named Ester and the other Warren, highlighting a season of mixed roles in a chaotic scene.
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