Truman Signs War Tax Bill Amid Inflation Alarm
President Truman signs the war tax into law as inflation fears surge. Officials report rising retail sales and higher department store and building-material spending. Federal Reserve and policymakers consider tighter credit curbs, with talks of shortening loan terms and higher down payments to curb buying.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Federal Reserve Board
The
Washington
Thomas B. McCabe
Reserve Board
Rives
Dun & Bradstreet
Federal Reserve
Manay
Rush Baby rushed to hospital by car and plane
A six week old boy from Blackwell Oklahoma named Daryl Powell was rushed to a Denver children's hospital after a rapid chase by car and Braniff Airliner. Doctors said he is in a coma likely due to meningitis or encephalitis. The boy's father Rev Jerrold Powell and his mother accompanied him with Dr Ball and staff coordinating transfer. Tests will determine the cause with no immediate surgery planned.
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Denver
Children's Hospital
Oklahoma
Daryl Powell
Jerrold Powell
Blackwell
W. Ball
Oklahoma City
Ball
Braniff
Seymour EF. Wheelock
Mariana Gardner
Delay in Tax on Television Sets Hikes Rate to 7 Percent
Washington reports the new television tax becomes effective November 1 instead of October 1 due to congressional timing. The tax imposes a 7 percent manufacturer fee and takes effect after the 18 day grace period following the law’s signing.
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Washington
Congress
Podas
Sensi TR
Truman
Will I Be Afraid Army Talk on Combat Fear and Duty
A reprinted section from an Army pre combat orientation booklet explains fear in battle. It states soldiers are typically afraid yet brave by pressing on, with confidence from trusted weapons, unit support, training, and a personal code of conduct. It notes odds favor defenders, discipline, and the United Nations role in Korea.
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Washington
Nea
Army
Korea
Bette
Fituh
Amis
Mary Sponsor
United Nations
Britain
France
Murray Red Cross Secretary Resigns
Murray county Red Cross chapter holds monthly meeting in Sulphur with district supervisor Austin Hornbecker. Secretary appointment for Mrs Essie Shelley approved effective October 1, and a new secretary to be announced later. Budgets names discussed for board. next meeting set for October 26. Attendees include Eve Mikkelson Don Barnes and others.
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Murray County
Red Cross
Austin Hornbecker
Essie
Shelley
Don Barnes
Haizmad
In 1827 Invention Sparked Glass Mold Change
Fragmentary account notes a 1827 invention involving glass pouring and pressing with molds. It suggests a shift in glassmaking methods, claiming a breakthrough after prior attempts in ancient times. The garbled text references use of inlances to press mate all parts of a mold and a link to glass blowing history.
Air Force Destroys 15 Tanks Along 14 Miles Near Kumchon
Air Force pilots report destroying fifteen tanks on a fourteen mile stretch of road near Kumchon Korea on September 22. Capt Charles W Dryden and Second Lt Edwin Haus led strikes with napalm while F-51 fighters battled Reds along the Naktong front, leaving Kumchon largely in ruins and enemy troops in flight.
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Air Force
Kumchon
Kumthon
Korea
Fifth Air Force
Peters
Waegean Runchon
Naktong
Siz
Charles W. Dryden
New York City
Nutley
N. J
Waeg
Edwin Haus
Nix, Ariz
Lewis Harris
Nashville
Ark
Pen Road
Haus
Oh Brother
Ralph Wilson
Wynnewood
Oklo
Wilson
Kumchok Road
David Palmer
Columbus, Ga
David Burwell
Bridgeman, Mich
Two Deaths Sunday In State Traffic
Two people died in Oklahoma traffic incidents Sunday raising the 1950 toll to 339. Forrest A. Brewer Jr, 17, of Alva, was killed when his car collided with a truck on U S 281 nine miles south of Alva. truck driver Roger G Gahorsky, 19, also of Alva and a Phillips University student, escaped injury. Jimmy Dean, 21, of Tulsa, died in a hospital from injuries after his car ran at a Tulsa street and struck a ree.
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Oklahoma
Forrest A. Brewer, Jr
Alva
U. S
Roger G. Gahorsky
Gahorsky
Phillips University
Jimmy Dean
Tulsa
Bomber Lost in Labrador Rescued by Air Forces
Parachutists begin rescue operations for 16 United States airmen after a 3-50 bomber crashed in Labrador wilderness. The crash was found after three days, and a U S air force team arranged helicopter evacuation to a lake for pickup by a Canadian amphibian plane. The report comes from Fort Pepperell air base.
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Halifax
N. S
United States
Wabrador
Fort Pepperell
Plywood Details Amplify Strength and Lightness in Homes
A 1950 article outlines plywood use in home building, noting factory finished paneling in hardwood ply, birch and oak finishes, and easy installation with clips. It covers utility plywood for exterior sheathing and subfloors, kitchen countertops with moisture resistant laminates, and new low cost panels from wood waste. It also mentions curved shaping, door material, laminated tubing, built in cabinets, cross banded plywood resisting shrinkage, and a dry build advantage reducing construction time.
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Snj
Een
Europe
Central
City Clears Old Bonds As New Issues Move Forward
City accelerates bond payoff by 1952, paying off 1938 and 1947 bonds early. Five issues due in 1952 will reduce debt, with first water bonds of 399000 funded and ready for 6 percent payments. Ads votes 2 to 2 for 2.164 million in bonds, funding a 1942 refunding and strengthening sinking fund to cover remaining obligations.
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Part al Mi
Ads
Tulsa SPAC Builds Fancy Dog House
Tulsa SPAC completes a $39,000 dog shelter in Tulsa to care for sick, injured, and stray dogs and cats. Donated by Anton HL O McClure, the stucco and brick center includes 48 kennels and outside runs. The SPCA will receive funds from the city and county totaling 16,500 for operation.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Amirala
Anton HL O. McClure
Tela
Spch
Nust
Isetf
Mineral wool dress showcased at 189% World Fair in Chicago
A dress made of mineral wool first exhibited at the World Fair in Chicago appears in good condition. The piece is connected to South Dakota's official arts and cultural efforts, underscoring regional interest in innovative fabrics.
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Chicago
Two Grand Mysteries in Mafia and Press Service
Washington reports two enduring mysteries behind organized crime. The Senate committee probes Mafia ties and leadership, and the Continental Press Service’s true owners and control remain unclear as investigators seek to expose the crime network fueling bookie operations across the country. The questions persist about leadership, international links, and the service’s peaceful facade amid fierce gambling wars.
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Washington
NEA
U.S
Senate
the . S
Mystery No 1
Ite
Mystery No. 2
Continental Press Service
The
Kansas City
New York
1 U.S
Continental
Cleveland
Edward J. McBride
Moud
Lang
HM the Gooda
Mafia
Xenats Committee
Girl on Bicycle Struck, Killed in Miami Intersection
Joan Bowers a 14 year old Miami girl was killed Saturday afternoon when a car struck the bicycle she rode at a Miami street intersection. The impact hurled her 25 feet and she died on arrival at Miami Baptist hospital. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bowers of Miami.
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Joan Bowers
Miami
Garland
Cleo Wilson
Bonars
Wilbur M. Smith
Goodrich Rubber Plant
Miami’ Baptist Hospital
Mr. and
John Bowers
Sulphur Legion Auxiliary Installs New Officers
The Sulphur Legion Auxiliary held an installation of officers at the American Legion Hut with Mrs. Ethel Hobbs assisting. New officers include Stella Gaines president Adison Walker first vice president Emmett Sealey second vice president Raymond Wallen treasurer Leona Colbert secretary Nellie Snodgrass parliamentarian Neil Hudson sergeant at arms Irma Slakeman color bearer Ruby Magreder chaplain Archie Barnies recording secretary Joe LaFever historian. Refreshments were served with Mabel Allman in charge.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Éciean Legion
Raymond Wallen
Leona Colbert
Nellie Snodgrass
Misa Neil Hudson
Irma Slakeman
Ruby Magreder
Archie Barneis
Joe LaFever
Mabel Allman
Mabel Allman In Charge. Mrs. Addison
Legion
Groom Weaves Bridal Gown Tradition Among Hopi
Best known of the various cotton garments made by Hopi is the white wedding robes woven by every groom for his bride, along with women's ceremonial robes and dancing attire. The text notes this enduring craft as part of Hopi cultural dress and ritual.
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Diana
Animal Antics 5 The Sudan Monthly Record Report
Khartoum reports wild animal antics as chief cause of skeleton telephone system breakdowns in the equatorial arc. Elephants probe poles. boars vaults and gymnastic feats disrupt lines. one primate carries line for ten yards. Read The News Want Ads.
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Khartoum
Sudan
Elephanta
Drop Em Now Is Word to Air Guard
National Guard Bureau advised states that personnel to be deferred should be relieved of duty in alerted Air National Guard units before active federal service. Telegrams sent to states call for no delay in induction for alerted members and for state adjutants general to identify and defer personnel.
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Washington
National Guard Bureau
Hee
Air National Guard
United
Atates
Bureau
Estate Adjutants General
Set Rate Hearing For Sulphur Phones
Sulphur Telephone Exchanges filed to reopen a care to raise rates in Sulphur. Hearing set for Thursday September 26 at the Scanlon offices in Oklahoma City. City of Sulphur and local groups previously protested. protest withdrawn by City Council. case reopened by company.
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Corporation Commission
Scanlon
Oklahoma City
Commission
Telephone Company
City of Sulphur
Chamber of Commerce
City of
Sulphur
Ewing C. Sadler
Rake-Ovy Cabaret Trades and Island Area Facts
Astrologers and photographers in cabarets reportedly pay the management 25 percent of proceeds while doormen and air tip tellers turn in tips, per the Encyclopedia Britannica. Greenland is called the largest island, with Ba RO ’sland and New Guinea listed with vast areas, and Borneo as the third largest. Approximately 160,000 people reportedly live in subterranean Africa.
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Greenland
New Guinea
Borneo
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