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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1948

Page

7

Mediator Bernadotte Seeks Palestine Peace Amid Arab Rejection

In Cairo on July 2 AP reports Count Folke Bernadotte aims to salvage his Palestine peace plans as Arab League leaders refuse to meet in Rhodes and draft a response to his proposal. Bernadotte arrived in Jerusalem to resolve truces including food for 100,000 Jews. Moshe Shertok and Vatican envoy Archbishop Testa also visit, while Al Misri cites proposed borders and a plan to split Palestine into Arab and Jewish states with Negev in Arab hands.

Catro Folke Bernadotte Cairo Palestine Arab League Bernadotte Rhodes United Nations Palestine Jerusalem Moshe Shertok Gustavo Testa Vatican Holy City Tellgisus High Arab League League al Misri Prameerden

Plan for Jerusalem and two-state council under UN supervision

The text outlines proposals for special arrangements under U N supervision on Jerusalem status and access to holy places. It calls for a central council formed by representatives of two states to handle differences and coordinate defense foreign and economic affairs. Disputes unresolved by the council go to the U N trusteeship council. It also grants the Jewish state the right to admit immigrants up to land capacity.

Jordan U. N Jerusalem Holy Central Council U. N. Trusteeship Council

Frank Phillips gift boosts Oklahoma Medical Research drive

Bartlesville Oklahoma July 2 The Frank Phillips Foundation donated 25000 to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The campaign aims at 3900000 and the gift ranks as the second largest raising the total to 2224112. The largest prior donation came in April 1947 from Mrs George Marlow Shawnee in memory of her son Miles killed in a traffic accident. Fined for gambling Two men Tommy Robinson 24 and Gene Tutt 27 were fined 31 and casts in city court.

Bartlesville Okla Frank Phillips Tommy Robinson Lee Gene Tutt

Job ruling for Army reservists in nation given

Washington July 2. The new draft law grants reservists who leave jobs for active duty and those volunteering up to three years the same re employment rights as inducted men. The ruling by the solicitor of labor, announced by Robert K. Salyers, aims to ease Army reserve programs. Brig. Gen. Wendell Westover notes hesitancy from reservists about leaving work.

Washington Labor Department Solicitor of Labor Robert K. Salyers Bureau of Veterans Army Wendell Westover Reserve Affairs Westover

Draft reemployment rights extend to enlistees and reserves

Salyers announced that the draft law reemployment provisions apply to enlistees and reserve personnel as well as those inducted. The solicitor of labor notes that voluntary enlistment or active duty after June 24, 1948 grants all reemployment rights and benefits. Training periods range from 15 to 90 days. extended active duty lasts one to three years. reservists are urged to train draftees for nine to 12 months. About 95 percent of North American rivers flow southward.

Salyers Solicitor of Labor

Tulsan Named Chairman of Textbook Committee

OKLAHOMA CITY July 2 H E McPhail Tulsa school teacher named chairman of the state textbook committee to succeed Dr George L Cross president of the University of Oklahoma Cross term expires in September. The committee approved subjects for new textbook admissions and set September 23 for taking bids. Several new high school courses including barbering were approved. Several species of snakes kill and beat other snakes.

Oklahoma City H. E. McPhail Tulsa George L. Cross University of Oklahoma Cross

Barcindebar Finishes School At Scott Air Base

Pfc Frank J L Barcindebar graduated this week from the Air Force Communications school at Scott Air Force Base Belleville Illinois as an air force radio operator. Son of Mr and Mrs James Barcindebar Lawton he is a graduate of Fort Sill Indian School and has been on active duty with the air force since.

Frank J L. Barcindebar Air Force Communications School Scott Air Force Base Belleville Air Force Barcindebar James’ Barcindebar Lawton Fort Sill

Enlistment Dates Highlight Air Force Training Path

The record notes an enlistment on June 12 and outlines training steps prior to Scott Air Force Base Communications School. It cites completion of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas as the preparatory phase.

Scott Air Force Base Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Tex

Let Them Eat Smelt at Laconia State School

The Laconia State School received 770 pounds of smelts seized from poachers and staff and inmates have been eating them as a steady diet.

Laconia State School

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