Flu Largely Easing In Oklahoma Schools Reopen
The Associated Press reports Oklahoma still faced a flu epidemic with many schools reopening after closures. Pauls Valley resumed classes while Tribbey Wanette and St Benedicts Shawnee reopened. McLoud remained closed after 75 cases. Hughes county schools Holdenville Spaulding Atwood resumed though Dustin stayed shut. Oklahoma City saw 127 teachers absent and hundreds of pupils out though most classes continued with substitutes scarce.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Pauls Valley
Paul B. Allen
Pottawatomie County
Tribbey
Wanette
St. Benedict’s
Shawnee
McLoud
Hughes County
Holdenville
Spaulding
Atwood
Dustin
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Senate panel backs DeWolf appeal to Supreme Court
Oklahoma City bulletin reports a Senate committee urged allowing Carl Austin DeWolf, convicted killer of Tulsa police officer Jerry St Clair, to appeal to the U S Supreme Court. A new stay of execution was deemed necessary to permit the appeal though the panel did not recommend a fresh stay of execution. DeWolf was convicted for the Aug 30 1946 killing during a robbery inquiry and faces an electrocution scheduled for Jan 27.
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Oklahoma City
Senate
Carl Austin DeWolf
Tulsa
U. S. Supreme Court
DeWolf
Jerry St. Clair
Army Retirement and Assignments Report from Washington
Department of the Army in Washington lists retirement orders for Maj Gen Charles L. Mullins Jr. and Maj Gen William O. Reeder and Maj Gen Vernon Evans, plus several officers reassigned to Fort Sill and Fort Bliss. It also details FECOM assignments with dates for many captains and lieutenants at multiple posts, including Ft Hood, Ft Sill, Ft Bliss, and Ft Monmouth, with one noting relocation to Salzburg on 1 June.
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Department of the Army
Washington
Charles L. Mullins Jr
William O. Reeder
Wash DC
Vernon Evans
Eldon E. Kitchen
Ft Jackson
Ft Sill
Raymond A. Theis II
Ft Hood
Ralph M. Powers
Arty
Stoneman
Andrews
Kemp P. Ya
Harold Huston
Lucas
Roger H. Lemaster
Ft Bliss
Charles E. Ridenour
Carson
William R. Robinette
San Francisco
Louis J. Romero
Kirk M. Rose
Reno
Nev
Donald E. Sampson
Ft Bragg
William L
Frank E. Robinson
Sill
Jack C. Scott
Gordon V Swenson
George T. Gunston
Catterbury
Funeral rites for Mrs L E h and others in Oklahoma and Colorado
Funeral services were held for Mrs L E h at the First Presbyterian church with Rev Clayton Walder and Rev Robert Naylor officiating, burial in Highland cemetery. Honorary bearers named. Last rites were conducted for Mrs Julia M Eads at First Baptist church, burial in Flower Mound cemetery. Mrs George Preston aged 89, formerly of Lawton, remembered in Ault Colorado service. son Mose Preston unable to attend due to ill health.
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First Presbyterian Church
Clayton Walder
Robert Naylor
Centenary Methodist Church
Highland Cemetery
Lawton Funeral Home
Orville Pope
O. D. Yancy
Inglis
Harold Schmidt
Roy Clem
O. E. Murphy
J. B. Lan
First Baptist Church
Julia M. Eads
S. 13Th
H. Tom Wiles
Henry Swinney
Immanuel Baptist Church
Flower Mound Cemetery
Directon of
Lawton
Ault
Colo
George Preston
Roy I
Mose) Preston
Preston
Cafe Owner Slashes Prices To 1932 Levels In Ada
Ada cafe owner celebrates the Republican inauguration by slashing menu prices to 1932 levels. A T bone steak and filet mignon priced at 65 cents, club steak 50 cents, veal cutlets 35 cents, plate lunches from 2 to 50 cents, and an inaugural breakfast of three strips of bacon an egg toast jelly and coffee for 30 cents.
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Ada
Okla
Water line suit filed against Lawton over pipe installation
Caroline Duffy Guthrie Riley sues Lawton seeking return of water lines or 4202.82 in compensation for pipes installed by developers. Lawsuit centers on six and four inch lines along Bessie Lith 13th Skipper and adjacent blocks and the city’s alleged double payment issue with housing developers.
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Lawton
Caroline Duffy Guthrie Riley
Fletcher Riley
Oklahoma City
Bessie
13Th
14Th
Skipper Avenue
Psychiatric Service Proposed at University Hospital
State Rep. B E Harkey introduced a bill to establish a psychiatric service under the University of Oklahoma Medical School and authorize opening the new neuro psychiatric wing. A full time chief of psychiatry and neurology would head the hospital under university regents with patient admission tied to the medical school needs.
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Oklahoma City
B. E. Harkey
University of Oklahoma Medical School
University Hospital
University Regents
Medical
Sale of Water Lines Prompts Legal Suit
Mrs Riley filed a suit over water lines in Goodie Acres. Selected Investments Corp and Pauline Riley sister of Fletcher Riley also filed test cases.
Six New Wells Nearing Ready in City Water Project
Norman Oklahoma January 20 bid plans for drilling six water wells in a 993230 project will be ready around February 1. Walter Kraft chairman of the Chamber of Commerce water improvement committee announced the schedule on Tuesday.
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Norman
Okla
Walter Kraft
Chamber of Commerce Water Improvement Committee
Dragonfly Eyework Exceeds Expectations with Thousands of Eyes
Scientists estimate that a dragonfly possesses about 30,000 eyes, an astonishing feature of its visual system. The figure highlights the insect’s compound eye architecture and extraordinary perception capabilities.
Ike’s Oath Speech Marks Presidency Start
Washington reports the final official step before assuming office, the oath required by Article I, Section I. Dwight D. Eisenhower swore to faithfully execute the office and preserve protect defend the Constitution to the best of his ability.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Tax on political donations proposed in Oklahoma House
Oklahoma lawmakers Rep. Guy Horton and Rep. Shockley Shoemake introduced a bill taxing political contributions over 100 dollars. The plan would apply to all donations exceeding the threshold as part of a new tax schedule.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Guy Horton
Altus
Shockley
Shoemake
Wynona
Kidney Slow-Down May Bring Restless Nights
When kidney function slows, people report backache headaches dizziness and low energy. Causes include stress over-exertion or cold exposure. Minor bladder irritation from cold or diet can disturb sleep or cause frequent urination. Doan's Pills offer mild diuretic relief, claimed to help kidneys flush waste and provide comfort.
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Dean
Doan
Gift tax rates for ranges of prices announced
A schedule shows 25 percent duty on gifts between 100 and 200 dollars, 50 percent on 200 to 300 dollars, 60 percent on 300 to 500 dollars, and 75 percent on gifts exceeding 500 dollars.
Fort Sill vehicle checks at gates during routine post security
Cars leaving Fort Sill were stop ped Monday afternoon for a regular check to determine whether any government property was being taken off the post. Additional military police assigned by the provost marshal's office were on duty at the four gates to search cars. Drivers were asked to open the trunks of their cars for a complete check of vehicles. Routine searches of vehicles are conducted several times each year, the PIO said.
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Post Public Information Office
Provost Marshal’s Office
PIO
Epidemic Colds Hit Schools As Absences Rise
Schools report growing absences due to cold epidemics. Advice urges rest, fresh air, and doctor consultation if symptoms appear. Parents are advised to use St Joseph Aspirin For Children, 50 tablets for 39 cents, to ease fever and aches.
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