State Soldiers' Bonus Faces Uphill Fight in Oklahoma House
Oklahoma City February 7 The $60 million state soldiers bonus proposal to pay $200 to $300 to veterans faces stiff opposition in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Veterans groups support a March 26 constitutional amendment vote to incur the debt for payoff in 20 years. Key factions include the American Legion opposing the state bonus while the Veterans of Foreign Wars backs it.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Veterans of Foreign Ware
VFW
Dick Riggs
Lawson
House
VEW
House Veterans Affair
Oklahoma
United States
American Legion
State Department
Charles Duffy
Ponca City
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rigss
Willam ©. Coe
Army
Navs
Coe
Atered Coe
Coal Freight Dominates American Railroad Traffic
Bituminous coal remains the largest single freight moved by American railroads, surpassing other commodities. The industry relies on coal shipments from mining regions to power plants and industries nationwide, reflecting the sector's central role in transport and energy supply.
Dopey Easter pageant in Australia prompts Oklahoma letters
Lawton Oklahoma mentions Rev. A M Wallock and John Crimeen sending a Sydney Sun page about the Dopey Easter pageant with scenes of Jesus trial and crucifixion. It notes 1947 preparations for a performance and includes cast photos. Also covers March of Dimes drive in Lawton with coin boxes and local anecdotes.
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Lawton
Wichita Mountains
Sydney
Australia
A. M. Wallock
Wichita‘ Mt
Oklahoma
John Crimeen
Royal Australian Air Force
Victoria
Sydney Sunday Sun Supplement
Colliers
Jesus
Jerusalem
Calvary
Lessia Smith
Jimmie Hynan
Ruth Bussingame
Satan
George Rothrock
Marlow
Mary
Docheara
Lawton Lions
City National Bank
Athlete Accident Insurance For School Districts Asked
Oklahoma City February bill in the senate by Frank Mahan of Fairfax requires each school district to procure and pay for accident insurance on every pupil in organized intra mural or athletic programs. The measure also covers insurance on vehicles transporting students to and from events.
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Oklahoma City
Senate
Frank Mahan
Fairfax
Schoo
Troop Arrivals Slated for San Francisco and Seattle
Three ships carrying army personnel from the Orient are due today in San Francisco. The Admiral C. F. Hughes sails in with 2 013 troops and 194 civilians from Shanghai Manila and Okinawa. The Aiken Victory reaches from Korea with 523 troops and six civilians. The Marine Panther from Yokohama carries 456 troops and eight civilians. The Goucher Victory is bound for Seattle with 287 troops from Yokohama. The General Hersey arrived yesterday in New York with 934 troops from the Azores.
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Associated Press
Orient
San Francisco
Admiral C. F. Hughes
Shanghai
Manila
Okinawa
Korea
Yokohama
Goucher
Seattle
United States
General Hersey
New York
Azores
Belt Made From 336 Steers Used In Minneapolis Plant
The B F Nelson Manufacturing Co used hides from 336 steers to craft a three ply power transmission belt. The belt, believed the largest of its kind, highlights the plant’s innovation in roofing and insulation material production.
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Minneapolis
B. F. Nelson Manufacturing. Co
Doctor's Swamp Root Promoted for Kidney Health
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmers Swamp Root as a remedy to flush kidneys and bladder, ease backache and night awakening, and reduce urinary acidity. It claims 16 herbs and non habit forming properties and offers a free trial via Kilmer Co. Stamford Connecticut or full bottle at local drugstore.
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Dept
Kilmerts Co., Inc
Hox
Stamford
Conn
Salt Facts and a Giant Object in the World
The text notes a giant object 144 feet long and 70 inches wide weighing 2,222 pounds and mentions table salt formed from sodium and chlorine as a harmless compound.
Brigham Young for Lumberman’s Insurance Ad
An old classified item promotes C. Brigham Young offering lumberman’s insurance of all types with contact Cara 203 Koehler Blog phone 839.
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C. “Brigham" Young
Cara
Koehler
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Bill Scott
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Mr. Thomas
Henry Zwann
City
Carmen Lassetter
Fred Bentley
C' Street
Toor Doc
Franklin LeCrone
C. A. Sperling
B. Flippy
Packard
F Avenus
Click-Lock Motor Company
Phono
James W. Aust Insurance Agency
Gilberts Drug Store
Mullins Cleaners
Cache Road
Clyde
Eee
Ea Tractor Tire
Mayer
AYV
Cnn
Goodflyear Service
C Ave
Pro
Paul Sargent
Madam Renault
C Avenue
Fourth Street
Jimmie Allen
First Church of the Nazareneath & G Avenue
Sun
Allen
China Ware
Medical Corps
ELEC
M.D
FORDS
Ray Nauman
Lawton, Okla
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