Oklahoma Club Installation in Guymon Oklahoma
Mrs. Essie Nall of Alva led the installation of officers for the newly organized Guymen Oklahoma B and P W Club. Officers installed were President Juanita Piely, first VP Mae Grossmann, second VP Ann Bender, recording secretary Nora Key, corresponding secretary Gladys Wyatt, treasurer Glenn Hawkins, and parliamentarian Nora Shaw. Attendees included Mrs. Margaret Fletcher and others from Amarillo and Woodward.
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Margaret Fletcher
Llewellyn Deason
Joe Black
Margaret Ventress
Amarillo
Word Rime If you're VERBOSE you use ten words
A compact verse on economy of speech urging concise expression. It warns against verbosity and favors brief statements, highlighting the idea that one well-chosen word can replace many. The tone is playful and instructional, reflecting midcentury style.
Honored at Housewarming by Rebekah Lodge in HEREFORD
Mrs. John Sowell was honored by Rebekah Lodge members at a housewarming for her new home in Hereford on June 28. The surprise guest list included Mr. and Mrs. B E Fridley Mr. and Mrs. Jonni Hacker Mr. and Mrs Charles Sowell and many others.
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Hereford
John Sowell
Rebekah Lodge
B .E. Fridley
Jonni Hacker
Charles Sowell
Mesdames Edan Bowe
Orpha Nickerson
Pauline Lady
Alyne Lomenick
Earline Manning
Ola Womble
Gertrude Bailey
Hazel Sparks
Alta , Davis
Lora Long
Lucille Olson
Edna Draper
Lydia Hopson
Nannie Millard
Ella Cockrell
Betty K. Russell
American planes bound for Saigon aid to French forces
US Air Force pilots will fly eight B-47 transports to Saigon as the first military aid delivery to bolster French efforts against the Viet Minh. The planes, from Clark Field in the Philippines, will be formally accepted Saturday and followed by Navy Hellcat fighters.
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Saigon
Indo-China
Clark Field
Philippines
Wartime Industry Plans Reviewed for Quick War Shift
Industry leaders map rapid conversion to wartime production with detailed plans in oil refining, machine tools, rubber, and steel. Steel expands toward 102 to 104 million tons by 1951 with intensive operation. Munitions Board reports stockpiling strategic materials over half completed and copper imports to keep flow steady amid shifting global supply.
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Sam Dawson
New York
The
Munitions Board
Congress
South Africa and India Boost Manganese Stockpiles for War
South Africa and India are increasing manganese stockpiles amid plans to boost industrial output. Military and industrial leaders say future wars will demand even greater emphasis on production capacity and materials.
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South Africa
India
Draft extension could call 600000 more men under Truman
Congressional estimates detail that a one year draft extension might allow President Truman to mobilize over 600000 additional personnel if needed. The Senate House committee set a 2005882 cap to include draftees National Guardsmen and reserves. Present strength totals show Army Navy and Air Force at 1370000 versus authorized 2005882 with large gaps. Some senators warn draft may be needed later if enlistments lag. In Copenhagen safety lessons cut child related accidents by ten percent. Paris experiences more disappearances than any other city.
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Washington
Truman
Senate House Conference Committee
Senate Armed Services Committee
Army
Navy
Air Force
Empty Airfield Sees Refugees and War-Torn Flight
Reporter Charles P. Gorry from Life Magazine witnesses near deserted Suwon Airfield in South Korea on June 28. He notes a long southbound refugee line and a train with civilians. Two U S warplanes were strafed by Yak fighters as GHQ officers urge continued American air strikes amid fading optimism.
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Charles P. Gorry
Suwon
South Korea
David Duncan
Life Magazine
GHQ
Healthful Orange Flavor Tablets Confusion Alleges Dosage
A terse note describes adult tablets totaling four to ensure accurate dosage and mentions breaking tablets. The statement also references a healthful orange flavored variant, implying dosage confusion or a mismatch in tablet form and flavor.
American journalists injured during escape from front line
Three U.S. reporters were damaged in the incursion as a bombardment slowed northern invaders. Barton Crane of The New York Times and Frank Gibney of Time Magazine were injured and flown to Japan, while Keyes Beech of the Chicago Daily News escaped when a bridge exploded. The piece notes Cape Hatteras Lighthouse at 194 feet in North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
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Barton Crane
The
New York Times
Frank Gibney
Time Magazine, Inc
Japan
Keyes Beech
Chicago Daily News
U.S
Cape Hatteras
North Carolina
Outer Banks
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