Years Of Dreuths And Dust Storms Cut Oklahoma Population
Oklahoma census shows 2 323 777 residents in 1940, down 72 263 from 1930 amid droughts dust storms and mechanization. Western farms lost 71 413 people as 12 counties in the wheat belt felt the impact. Migrant workers trek toward California and the West as farming declines reshape the state.
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Oklaho
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
California
Eighth Congressional District
Panhandle
John Steinbeck
Weatherford
More Air Bases Urged for U S on Atlantic Coast
Three House committee members urged expanding U S defenses by acquiring and fortifying fleet and air bases in Nova Scotia and Bermuda after surveying northeast coast defenses. Rep Smith and colleagues favor purchase or lease in the Canadian province and the British island immediately, highlighting the Atlantic northeast as most vital.
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Washington
House Mill Committee
United States
Nova Scotia
Bermuda
Smith
Conn
Faddis
D. Pa
Burns
Tenn
Atlantic
Grandfather schemes to draw out shy Jeremy at The Oaks
Jeremy Tucker wrestles with guilt after a library kiss as Tempe and Lola swirl in a mansion drama. The Merrifield household plots to entice him into romance by staging a theatre project while a film tryout looms and the old man pushes happiness over fame.
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Jeremy Tucker
Jeremy
Gayle
Ofak
Bill
Tempe
Lola Montesa
Cholly Farrington
the Oaks
Fun
Ballyhoo
Hollywood
Lola
Rollo C. le Baron
Myron
Tway
P. D. L. Davis
Mr. Davis
Dr. le Baron
Ben Merrifield
Mr. Weems
Mr. Merrifield
Rollo
Tempe Hyde
Rainbow Vets Gather Again For 22nd Convention
Rainbow Division veterans convene in Montgomery Alabama for their 22nd annual meeting with expected 500 attendees from 26 states. The program includes war memories social events an Elk's Club gathering and tours of Maxwell Field and historic Civil War sites. Reverend John Callan will lead memorial services at First Baptist Church and Col. W P Screws heads local committee organizing events.
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Montgomery
Ala
America
Rainbow Division
Rainbow Outfit
New York
69Th
Alabama
4Th
167Th Infantry
W. P. Screws
167Th Alabama Infantry
France
Air Corps
Maxwell Field
Confederacy
John, A. Callan
Stillwater
Okla
National Rainbow
First Baptist Church
Defense shifts call for broader security measures
Policy debates emphasize strengthening national security with expanded defense works even beyond bases. Officials argue robust deterrence requires investment across critical facilities and allied partnerships to counter evolving threats.
Fortifications Hold Fast in Nova Scotia and Bermuda
Report notes that defenses were strongly fortified and securely held in Nova Scotia and Bermuda, indicating robust coast guard or military positions amid unspecified tensions. Details emphasize steadfast fortifications and secure control of these territories.
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Nova Scotia
Bermuda
Willkie Plans Southern Campaign Push
Willkie announces plans to campaign actively in the solid south during the coming race. He will likely give several talks in the region while vacationing in Colorado with Mrs. Willkie.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Werldell L. Willkie
Willkie
South
Britain to Eat London Amid German Blockade
Britain will continue to eat despite German efforts to blockade London as of July 11. The remark signals resolve over wartime food supply disruptions and aims to reassure the public of ongoing rations and commerce under pressure.
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Britain
London
Home Guard Plan Studied in Montgomery
Governor Frank Dixon revealed on his return from Washington that the War Department is mapping a state system of home guards to aid in protecting against Fifth Columnists. Governors will be asked to establish the home guard soon with surveillance focused on potential military targets like Birmingham steel plants, Mobile shipyards, and Tennessee Valley power dams.
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Montgomery
Ala
War Department
Frank Dixon
Washington
Dixon
Birmingham
Mobile
Tennessee Valley
Make Pattern 4495 for At Home Girls’ Style
Anne Adams designs a fashionable girls pattern 4495 featuring a waist girdle and flaring skirt with two necklines. Choose cotton plaid fabric with trim options such as pockets bows lace or ric rac. Available in sizes 8 10 12 14 and 16 with simple ordering instructions and pricing.
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Anne Adams
Decatur
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Alabama Outlaws Wearing Foreign Regime Salutes
Governor Frank Dixon signed the anti bund bill in Montgomery making it illegal to wear the form of a storm trooper or any uniform or insignia of foreign governments. The measure passed with only three dissenting votes in both chambers and received support from veterans of foreign wars. Also signed was a joint resolution praising W S Welch, John A Lusk, and the legislative committee for recodifying Alabama laws since 1923.
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Montgomery
Ala
Frank M. Dixon
Charles A.ly
W.S. Welch
Sena
John A. Lusk
Legislative Committee
Alabama
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