Mrs. Bassett Receives Commendation From Legion Leaders
Taunton legionnaires honor Mrs. Bassett for public service and outline duties in encouraging civic involvement. She urges veterans to participate in government while stressing accountability in law enforcement and welfare, praising her decades of service and calling for continued public duty.
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Mrs. Bassett
Legion's Service
Taunton Legionnaires
Dawe Trust
Mabel Basamrnissinner
Charilies Corrections
Gust Spenker
Ameyers
Lawers
Old PO Eagan
Mita
Ita Public Service
Lawton
Legion
Markets and commodity report from Chicago and Oklahoma City
Chicago markets report shows butter receipts at 227,058 lbs with prices steady. Oklahoma City livestock results list calves and hogs with mixed gains and declines across categories, while New York Cotton closes down marginally with Middling spot at 25.23.
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Chicago
Buller
New York
MacArthur Impasse Over War Policy Continues
Page one continuation discusses General Douglas MacArthur and his stance on postwar policy for Japan. The text condemns alleged misleading of the Japanese people as the war ends and questions the direction of occupation and reconstruction efforts.
New Kiwanis Officers Installed at Lawton Club
Lawton Kiwanis members installed new officers and directors at a large ladies night meeting. John Shoemaker became president with Milo Wague and Dr. Lapuria Fouts as vice presidents, Justin Kuntz as secretary, replacing retiring president Glenn Friman. Jeff Williams gave an after dinner talk on a hopeful “Better Day” theme.
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Lawton Kiwanis Club
Jeff Williams
Chickasha
Vguieipetes Geemsierte Reetere Shovimker
Jimmy Bleck
Goverynor
Porter
John Shoemaker
Ain
Glenn Friman
Cpl
Ralph Church
Fort Sill
Roseberg
Ore
Kiwanis Clus
Ted O'Neal
E. L. Richardson
South Gusata
Ed Smith
Lawton Club
Lester Cry
Williams
America
Tnis Jand
Lewa
Lala
Texas-Oklahoma Digities
Black
Joe L. Porter
Gion Friman
Ralph Haeler
Everett Neptune
Jake Wilzel
Donald Angus
Jim Black
John Shoemaler
Lapuia Fouts
Milo Wague
Justin Kuntz
Secret Knox Continues on Submarine Contacts at Sea
The destroyer report is cited as Knox notes several submarine contacts in recent days. Admiral Claude Bloch, commander of the 141 Elawning naval district, questioned if the contact could signal action but dismissed it due to prior erroneous reports. State testified that Secretary Hull gave his November 26, 1942 note to the Japanese without briefing the army or many.
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Knox
Claude Bloch
141 Elawning Naval District
State
Secretary of
State Hull
Jap Officer Defends Actions in Trial Record Ruling
An officer claims that Japan’s laws do not render his troops criminally liable for misdeeds during war. The assertion was interrupted by Maj. Gen. Leo Donovan, head of the trial commission, and removed from the record.
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Killayama
Leo Donovan
Trial Commission
Parker Assigned To Capital Post
Dr Parker a Public Health Service surgeon is ordered to report to Washington DC for temporary duty with the office of surplus property utilization He will leave Saturday and report Monday accompanied by Lt Lloyd F Purnmill a former sanitarian with the health department in Lawton OK to supervise a survey and establish headquarters in Lawton The USPHS will allocate surplus medical materials for hospitals municipalities water and sewer facilities and other sanitation needs.
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Wy PL Partisan
Washington
D. C
Parker
Lloyd F. Purnmill
Health Department
U. S. Public Health Service
Lawton
USPAS
Public Wealth Service
E. P. Hathaway
Lion
Punimill
City Leaders Mull Bonds to Fund City Projects
The Lions Club and city officials discussed bonding to cover costs for city owned facilities and paving as a plan to save interest. An auditing committee was named while noting a polio fund drive and praise for recent civic effort. A trophy purchase for the county tournament was approved and new officers will be chosen next week.
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Bob McCoy
Jake Witzel
J. A. Crosby
Liony Club
Carlee Tomlin
Sevice
Kitchens
Morday
Bre
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Elys
Iudicing
Exall English
Jess Forbusa
Max Brock
More Rain (Continued From Page One)
Weather recap notes additional showers and cooling trend. Saturday looks partly cloudy in the northeast and central areas with cooler air moving in. Sunday's outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and mild conditions.
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Suthglay
Confirmed hope of crew survival after ship sinking
The article notes many enemy ships and transports in the area and survivors clinging to wreckage or swimming toward shore. Some seen in good condition were not heard from, while others reportedly faced hostility around Java. The letter states no reports of survival or POW status for the son, leading to a reluctant conclusion.
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Iner
Java
Han
Walter
Tam
Navy sailor Alvin Mox Alvin’s service noted in obituary
The obituary notes Alvin Mox Alvin, born June 17, joined the Navy March 12 after training in San Diego. He served overseas in 1947 and is survived by two brothers, G. Le Mavidsrun and Billy Hay Mavidsen, among others, with parents listed at the home address.
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Fife
Linton I
Susidyag
Navy
San Dingo
Cal
Tminmox Alvin
G. le Mavidsrun
Billy Hay Woavidsen
War Council Names and Members List Noted in Report
The document lists the War Council as led by Mr. Stephens succeeding Charles Bledsoe with Hugry Corwin as vice chairman. It names council members including P H Brenton Fred Burch W J Capshuwer Ralph Good Furman Lowry Arthur Manning Lee Rhoades Earl Sheiver Ray Swett einsey Jim Taliaferra Fodney Turner Lewis 2 melt Tom Boyell Jets Dee GBlern J. G. Kennedy Jain vine SM Lewis Ford Mil iqyd Northroay UD. Wilker Ralph Zak Exel Zorger Frank Kitchens George Page Ned Sheplur Ray Keepan Ray Babbitt J Roy Dunning and Carter Waid.
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Mr. Stephens
Charles Bledsoe
Hugry Corwin
Gouneil
The
Council
Comanche Coty Civilian Defense Fund
P H. ©. Brenton
Fred Burch
W. J. Capshuwer
Ralph Good
Furman Lowry
Arthur Manning
Lee ‘Rhoades
Earl Sheiver
Ray Swett ‘Einsey
Jim Taliaferra
Fodney Turner
Lewis 2
Melt Tom Boyell
Jets Dee
Gblern
J. G. Kennedy
Jain Vine
SM Lewis
Ford Mil
Iqyd Northroay
UD. Wilker
Ralph Zak
Exel Zorger
Frank Kitchens
George Page
Ned Sheplur
Ray Keepan
Ray Babbitt
J. Roy Dunning
Carter Waid
Hearing on Charities Leader Promises Migaling Meal Conditions
Hearing continued with Mrs. Mabel Basseut, state lanner of charities, present for inspection of county and city jails. The session focuses on routine conditions and promised improvements during the visit.
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Mabel Basseut
Truman Gives Continued Effort to Keep Prices Even
The article notes President Truman addressing price stability amid pressure from groups seeking action. He criticizes pressure groups and outlines steps to maintain an even keel on the economy.
President urges immediate action on wage legislation
The chief executive says proposed legal authority is essential to curb wage and rent pressures, with costs rising for workers as strikes affect markets. He faults both sides for misrepresenting aims, urging passage without delay to stabilize prices and incomes.
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Liese
Constless
Inher
Tix
Serye Elean
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