45 000 Are Still Idle In Nation
Associated Press reports widespread labor disputes idle about 45 000 workers across industries in multiple cities. Some strikes ended enabling about 7 990 workers to return to work, while others continued after weeks of stoppage affecting miners, printers, and workers in several states. New disruptions hit newspapers and distribution in major cities as government boards urged or ordered returns to work to limit further losses.
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Associated Press
Goal
Titingid
Fennvania
Wiiner
New York
Birmingham
Fort Warne
Jersey
Baylor
He ‘Ixbos
CIO
United Rubbers
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
WLB
GOO Glass
Opern-Nester Glass Contany
East St. Louis
Ill
Trenton
WN. J
Buffalo
Tampa
Fla
Syracuse
Typhoon Strikes Third Fleet In Western Pacific
The article notes a Western Pacific typhoon, dubbed Typhoon Cradle, near Okinawa and the Philippines. It reports Halsey taking command of the Third Fleet eight days before the second storm, which struck June 2–3, forcing carrier forces to maneuver and likely brief repairs before resuming operations toward Honaha.
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Pacific
Okinawa
Philipines
Talsacca
Halsey
Kyushu
Tokyo
Honaha
Pacific Float
Erode
Newsboys Triumph in Second League Tilt at Koehler Park
Constitution Carrier boys claimed victory in a second league tilt at Koehler Park near 6:30 am. Fire department captain Lawton and Patrolman Wheeler were cited for the game as preparations continue for a following match between St Marys and Centenary Methodist congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsboys
Carrier Boys
Wiminster Presbyterian
He Robinson
Lawton Fire Department
Jack Wheeler
Koehler Park
St. Marys Aeuiensy
Centenary Methodist
Weekly Motion Pictures at Union Park Tonight
Union Park begins a weekly film program next Monday night featuring long features. Recreation director Trays Anthony announced the eight pm start and noted Mrs Ruta GC Spencer directs the program. Similar Thursday shows continue at Harmon Park under city park auspices.
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Union Park
Ong
Chicago Markets and Oklahoma City Livestock Averages
Chicago butter receipts 1,044,274 pounds with prices around 3 dollars per unit. Oklahoma City livestock report shows week trends with calves steady to strong gains, steers up to 15.54, cows up 25, heifers firm, bulls active, and calves uneven but mostly steady. Hogs steady day to week with top around 14.45, sows steady, stockers steady. Sheep and lambs show weekly declines up to 50 cents with lambs steady to lower.
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Oklahoma City
Lpi
Net Tightened of Asia Commanded Attacking Warships
Rear Adm. W R Patterson commanded the fifth cruiser squadron which included the Nigeria, Ameer, Emperor, the destroyer Roebuck and the Flowlin. Japanese broad tests speculated a landing attempt after reports of attacks on the Nicobars.
Group Leaders Question Vet Claims and War Memoirs
Chairman Connally challenged Mott’s right to appear for the veterans, while Mott argued soldiers expect peacekeeping mechanisms upon return. Alfred Lilienthal, a veteran and San Francisco consultant, said armed forces men will help you make it work. The text also notes Kar ter and a misidentified biographical line about Marie Curie.
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Connally
Mott
Alfred Lilienthil
San Francisco
Karter
Loop Frings Name Bands Fort Sill Dance Circuit
Fort Sill soldiers will enjoy big name bands as the Loop Frings organization launches a servicemen entertainment circuit. Norman and Clinton nervous bases Will Rogers and Tinver Field join Fort Sill to bring acts like Jack Teagarden Sonny Dunham and Tommy Tucker to dances at Dan T Moore Hall beginning at 8 p.m. in upcoming months.
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Ciic Dt
Fort Sill
Po't Special Services Office
Jack Teagarden
Sonny Dunham
Tommy Tuck
Norman
Clinton Nerval
Will Rogers
Tinver
Number Please Question Mark Monday for 400 Telephone Changes
The new Wort Sill telephone book will be distributed all day tomorrow for the inauguration of new service with 400 number changes at 10 o'clock Sunday. All numbers beginning with 3 are to be changed. The LasLEN directory is also being distributed. Old books should be turned in to salvage paper. Telephone directory updates will be distributed to users on Saturday.
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Wort Sill
Lawton
Oldelephone
Sergeant Smith
Mersona
Study Plans to Lift Price Controls in Steps
Washington July 13 A plan by the OPA to begin lifting price controls was studied today by Stabilization Director William A Davis Officials outlined standards to remove ceilings on several commodities as conditions are met The proposal requires Davis approval before taking effect It would suspend controls where supplies are ample and inflationary risk is low or where the item is of minor civilian importance or administrative burden outweighs impact on living costs
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Williama A. Davis
Flan
Davis
Leopold Abdication Believed Near in Brussels
Final arrangements appeared near as King Leopold's abdication was believed imminent. Queen Mother Elizabeth and Foreign Minister Paul-Henri Speak prepared to depart, with reports of a conference involving Charles and the Regent.
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Leopold
Brussels
Mothe
Elizabeth
Paulhenri
Salzburg
Len Charles
Crash lands at LaGuardia as C-5 aircraft drops in field
Bulletin reports a C-5 transport flange failed in air causing a crash landing at LaGuardia Field. Two men jumped clear before the craft settled. In Washington on July 13, 1941, former Federal judge Albert William Johnson denied charges from Scranton alleging he requested payoffs on receivership fees.
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New York
Dary
LaGuardia Sfield
Big Craft
Wasilington
Albert William Johnson
Scranton
Col Boyce Named New WAC Chief
Washington July 13 The War Department announces Col Boyce of Rocky Mount North Carolina is appointed head of the Women's Army Corps succeeding Oveta Culp Hobby who resigns to return to her family. Col Boyce, a mother and deputy WAC director, is to take active status Sept 3 after a short leave. Patterson praised Hobby for distinguished war service and welcomed the new chief.
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Washington
Wacs
Touiy Sheig Col
Westray Battie Boyce
WAC
Depuy
Nus
Robert P. Patterson
Col. Boyea
Westrey Bartle Joyse Jr
Sweelurial Coliere
Mya. Boyve
Col
Hobby Wit
Lave
Patterson
Nev
Government insights on wartime industry knowledge gaps
Conologue explains the government cannot overnight gain industry know how. Sherg notes no prior instance of similar seminary. American soup supplies in 1944 are about 16 percent above last year and 1 percent below prewar. Shortages arise from reduced production and armed forces consuming most output. relief not expected until 1946 as copra oil shipments resume and 1944 production improves.
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Conologue
Howe
Chinese Troops Press Gains Against Japs in China
Chinese forces advance on Zweilin and Rantsien, isolating Array port. Four columns drive on Kweilin in northern Kwangsi, threatening the air base city. Kanhsien in the east near 300 miles remains almost surrounded as Japanese coastal operations narrow to local units.
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Chunungsu
Zweilin
Rantsien
China
Array
Kweilin
Kwangsi
Kanhsien
Amor
Amor Harrison
Cub Oli
Chi
Rift Signals Split Over Oklahoma State Board Appointments
Oklahoma City July 12 The first sign of a rift on the state board of education over its appointment of former members appeared as Charles B HowellPonca City left during a lengthy closed session. Howell said he would not resign, saying he has nothing to offer. The meeting discussed reelection of Joe Holmes Muskogee and R H Burton Ardmore for Northwestern State at Alva and Weatherford. Attorney generals minutes noted that citing former members and raises violated policy. Kerr had not appointed successors and could act later. The two day meeting will consider changes in state school programs under board jurisdiction.
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Oklahoma City
Wie State Board of Education
Stele College
Charles B. Howell
Aotire
Ponca City
Capito Oporie
Howell
Vanes
Val Ouis de
Xessian
Joe Holmes
Muskogee
R. H. Burton
Jdrbel
Northwestern
Holmes and Burton
Kerr Cod
Stanley Oilers Beat Army Team in Tough Softball Clash
The Stanley Oilers edged Army Team 2-0 at Mattie Bear Park in a close first inning, then held on as Hy Det clung to a few late threats. Batteries were Bowyer and Allimso for Hy Det, and Stafford and Ward for the Oilers. Also on the double bill, Co B Inf defeated Lawton Kids 15-3 as Abbey and Bine pitched.
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Hy. Det
Mattie Bear Park
Oilers
Bowyer
Allimso
Det
Sttfford
Ward
Cateher
Gilers
Co. B Inf
LawLen
Doughboys
Abbey
Bine
Co. B
Bald Eagle
Craig
Gilvert
Witch
Baugh
Towle
Wilteasure
Ia Trinton Mont Supply
Lins
Cmateh
Armorican Legion
Flames Sweep Contrived From Page 1 Bombing Report
Wartime broadcasts describe a large B 29 raid over Japan targeting major plants at Usuki, Tehinn mint, Tsveuge and surrounding areas. Firestorms spread across Tokyo region as winds drove incendiaries over Tokyo, Ogaki, Koga, and Utsunomiya, with refineries and depots hit in the central and southern sectors.
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Alinek
Neh
Althoug
Thousan’s
Utsonomiya
Tehinnmint
Homehu
Uwajimy
Shilegigy Hie
Wil Re
Tokyo
Lekea
Yokahansa
Ipianise
Aeven
Ogaki
Lehinomiya
Kogamigaharsa
Tsegurn
Ulsonsmiya
Tsurum
Worirama
Rimnen Sud
Nea Provid
Tehinom Oak
Balcarne
Cswnjires
Trugura
Uisanoisiya
Tokyo Day Orcs
Personal notices from Vernon Howeth to Southwestern hospital events
Vernon Howeth returns to San Diego after a 10 day leave with his parents. Tours in Oklahoma City provided needed tractors for the county. A 5-pound 3-ounce boy was born to Sgt and Mrs Leonard Stenkenson at Southwestern hospital. A 7-pound 8-ounce daughter arrived at Angus hospital for Mr and Mrs Schiumbolza. A 7-pound 2-ounce son born to Mr and Mrs Reveh in Fort Wayne at Foonton hospital. Jared Lynn Crosby, six, underwent tonsillectomy at Southwestern hospital. Mrs Parker Medford and Mrs W D Lyle noted hospital dismissals. Mrs Trvin Weaver and Mrs Sam Jackson also listed for medical care or discharge. Mrs L M Israel and Mrs M E Reid admitted for treatment. Mr Earl Lear discharged from Angus hospital. Mr Garvin Ward admitted to Security Benefit hospital with husband undergoing operation. Mr and Mrs Pat Patterson and son Charles visiting from Salem stay with Miz and Mrs Sam Williams.
Total British Casualties Of World War Revealed
The British empire’s cost of war totals 1,127,634 killed wounded or missing in five years eight months. Civilians and military from all parts of empire show 60,585 dead among civilians. 440,780 civilians harmed in bombed islands. United Kingdom civilian losses include 63,208 women and children. The report notes overall Allied losses well beyond 1,000,000 with wider imperial impact.
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London
Tretol
Klnd
Empire
Courties
Horse Islands
Ihe
United Kingdom
Aedey
Wieshingbiy Ispatehosr
Che Vaden
Cai
Services Set Saturday For John W Yeates 80
Funeral services for John W Yeates age 80, a retired carpenter who died Thursday, will be at 9:00 a m Saturday at Ritter Funeral Home. Rev W A Wickson pastor emeritus of Calvary Baptist Church will officiate. He died at home of his daughter Mrs Alfred, where he lived. Burial will be in Kingfisher beside his wife who died in 1937. Arrangements are under Ritter Funeral Home direction.
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Juli W. Yeates
Carpenter
Ritter
W. A. Wicoxson
Calvary Baptist Church
Yeates
Yeuies Ding
Mire
Alfred
Kingfisher
Yeuies
Rilier Funeral Home
Friday the 13th in the city amid superstition and weather
Friday the 13th passes with gloomy skies and high winds as residents observe the day. Two couples obtained marriage licenses and two babies were born, including an eight pound ten ounce boy and an eight pound eight ounce girl. A city policeman complains his day off fell on the superstition-laden date while shoppers queued for canning sugar.
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Argu
G. WV. Boucher
Isd
J. T. Schlumboli
Ange Hert
Splater
Origham Young for Lumbermas Insurance Service
An advertisement notes Origham Young offering insurance on all car types through Lumbermas, referring to 203 Rochler Bidz and Phane 833. The notice presents a local business listing with contact details and service scope for vehicle insurance offerings.
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Origham" Young
Lumbermas
Rochler Bidz
Phane
General Anderson News Note Promoted and Missing Son
Gen. Anderson advanced to brigadier general on July 10 1943 and to his present rank March 10 1942. His son Lt Jonathan W. Anderson Jr was reported missing in action with Rainbow division but later found a prisoner of Germany and repatriated. Gen. Raymond E B Lon serves in temporary command as staffing changes unfold at the center.
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Anderson
General Staff Corps
Camm
and General Staff School
Amy War College
Naval War College
Jonathan W. Anderson Jr
Rainbow
Germany
States
Center
Stephen C. Clarke Js
Fom Poy
Johnnie N. Acosta
Reymond EB. Lon
U S Minesweeper Lost in Borneo Area
The 186 foot minesweeper YMS WH disappeared in the Borneo area after enemy attacks. A Navy communique reports five casualties among the 36 crew members with three killed and one wounded. Lt Alfred O. Vagin of Virginia is listed among the missing. Next of kin notified as Navy records note total wartime losses.
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Washington
Borneo
Navy
Alfred O. Vagin
Kens Bridge
Anvil
Iin
Enn
Lins
U.S. Navy
Sunis
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