Oklahoma Tornado Kills 13 Across Central State
A severe Oklahoma twister last night killed at least 13 people as it crossed central and eastern areas. The storm first touched down near Tinker Field in Oklahoma City and moved eastward, flattening homes near Wetumka and Lenna, damaging Sallisaw near the Arkansas line, and injuring many while causing fires and destruction in farm communities.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Big City
Wetumka
Eufaula
Boynton
Muskogee
Checotah
Entiat
Sallisaw
Arkansas
Oklahoma Highway Pinel
Lenna Ncir Neeptab
McClanahan Mountain
Tinker Field
Woodrow Stringfellow
Bill Harris
Donald Shropshire
Ola Rogers
Commodore Rogers
Lena
C. C. Cox
David Hardin
Bill Hardin
Muskogee Hospital
Stringfellow
Wetumba Wan
Hitchyn
Holdenville
Okla
Stringfellows
Ann
Field
Harris
Travis Watson
Jo Murt
Howard Nia
University of Oklahoma
Wetumk
Wetumka Ara
Highway Patrol
Weetkmkea
Nix
Wetumsa
Aterey Hartis
Janney Harris
Marie Harris
Mrn
J. A. Caner
Witum
Lewis Boycotts Strike Hearing Shows UMW Leader Absence
Washington March 26 AP John L Lewis did not attend the first public session of the Presidents coal strike fact finding board amid a pension fund dispute fueling the strike. Sherman Minton chaired the hearing and opened with a call for representatives from coal operators or a subpoena if either side failed to attend.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Sherman Minton
Charles O'Neill
United Mine Workers
Minton
Lewis
Con
Truman
Wichita Mountains Easter Sunrise Pageant Promises Peace
The 23rd annual Wichita Mountains Easter Sunrise pageant unfolds under clear but cool skies with rehearsals hampered by weather. Rev A M Wallock leads a cast of hundreds through the Nativity to the Resurrection, featuring ambassadors of eleven world faiths and a benediction seeking peace and truth.
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Wichita
Holy City
Rev
A. M. Wallock
The
Who
Beenian
Chess
Laneh
Ceucifiston
Aidisi collectors needed for master pageant
An appeal by George Whitten seeks 75 volunteers to help collect offerings at the Master pageant in Holy City提前 Sunday. Volunteers meet at White's cafe at 12:30 a.m. for breakfast and travel to the pageant site as a group. Call Mr Whitten at 304 for details.
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Aidisi
Holy City
George Whitten
White's
Mr. Whitten
Euehid
Pageant Directors Ready for Massed Tour under Storm Threat
Thursday night reports from Wichita Mountelre Wildlife Refuge warn of high winds and approaching storm clouds that could disrupt the mas ter service. Rehearsals slowed by hail and muddy ground, with crowds expected to reach tens of thousands for the event. Weather remains a uncertain factor as organizers press ahead with plans.
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Wichita Mountelre Wildlife Refuge
Cloudia
Papen
Hia
Lawton
Holy City
Bee
Suitor Slays Sweetheart At Altar Rail Killing
Manila March 26 AP A jilted suitor shot his sweetheart as she knelt at the altar rail during Good Friday services in Malolos. Three bullets pierced the chapel wall and the woman fell. the attacker then stabbed her before fleeing through a stunned congregation.
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Svenny
Seane
Bethlehem
Shepherds of the Wise Men
Christ
Jesus
Peter
Tempe
Manila
Malolos
Philippine Military Academy class of 1942 diplomas awarded
Seventeen members of the 1942 Philippine Military Academy class were awarded diplomas in Baguio this week, though only tearful relatives attended. The entire class is dead, killed in action on Bataan, in guerrilla fighting, or in Japanese prison camps.
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Manila
Maren
Sevventeen
Philippine Military Academy
Baguio
Bataan
guer,Tilla
Chamber directors approve civic improvement recommendations
Four committees presented proposals for city improvements at the Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon. Actions include setting plans to acquire 320 acres north of Linton government land, requesting federal funds for paving along B Avenue and Fifth Street near the Lawton post office, and installing electrical conduits during paving for potential future lights at major intersections, with current lights deferred but conduits planned.
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Chamber of Commerce
Didhmond
Ali Guisty
Linton
Government Lane
Esaul English
Yoby Morris
Sem Miter
U. S
B Avenue
Filth
Lawton
Pave Sing
Marth
Caan Dil Nits
City Baby Dies After Swallowing Laxative Pills
The ten month old son of W L Sheeng principal of Douglass school died at 7 am from an accidental overdose of strong laxative pills. Emergency stomach pumping failed to save him. David Oliver born Oct 16 1946. Services set for 2 pm Monday at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev R D Drew officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery with Mletcher Funeral Home in charge.
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W. L. Sheeng
Douglass School
David Oliver
Bethlehem Baplis
R. D. Drew
Henry L
James Howard
Don Bil
No. 2
Arlington
Highland Cemetery
Mletcher
Former Duncan Policeman Confesses in Beavers Trunk Death
A former Duncan police officer signed a confession admitting he placed waitress Helen Beavers body in a car trunk on January 23. The suspect, L. A. Fowler, lived in Waurika and was arrested eight days ago. Officials note Fowler questioned suspects during the investigation and was briefly allowed to question others, though not in an official capacity.Further linked evidence emerged as the case progressed, with preliminary hearings adjusted and other suspects held or released as investigations continued. Fowler’s confession, transcribed yesterday, runs six pages and suggests involvement of others. authorities declined to name potential co-conspirators.
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Oklahoma City
Duncan
Helen Beavers
Jake Sims
State Crime Bureau
L. A
Duncan 'T
Fowles
Stlt
Leter
Agapeda
Stephens Emity
Javne Weare
Woodrow Thomas
Louisville
Hhy
Cornelley Hil
Lawton
Fowler
Duncan Police
Will Jan
Lavoe
Weuflan
Fle
Thomas
Purman Wilson charged with murder in Oklahoma city
AP bulletin reports state Rep Purman Wilson was formally charged with murdering a used car dealer in his law office. District Judge Justin Hinshaw said the charge was filed yesterday by special prosecutor Dave Taylor, replacing the representative’s brother County Attorney Ray Whisan.
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Vurvell
Okie
Purman
Wilson
Justin Hinshaw
Dave Taylor
Ray G. Whisan
Shift In Postmasters Here Probable Within Few Days
Preparations for a change in Linean's postmastership appear likely within days as postal officials move to remove Reed who has served since 19M after civil service findings restricting political activity. Stephens expected to become acting postmaster with Bennie Stephens possibly resigning as court clerk to allow Olle Fite to carry out the term.
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Linean
R. Read
Postal Department
Reed
Civil Service Commission
Stephens
Toby Morris
Sixth District
Bennie Stephens
Olle Fite
Comanche County
Miss Fite
Rural school intellectual meet winners listed at Lawton High
The Comanche County Rural Teachers Association hosted a two division intellectual meet at Lawton High School finishing at noon. Fairview and Denton led more than 20 schools with top honors. First through third place ribbons went to several two and one room schools. Individual winners in each grade earned placements from first to fifth. The event ran alongside a fine arts program and featured teachers Wilma Watson Vinson, Alvin Rose, Ruth Anler, Mary, and Mary Luz Scott overseeing the activities.
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Fairview
Denton
Conmanche County
Lawton
Wilma Watson
Alvin Rose
Firat
Comanche County Rural Teachers Association
Roy Wate Ao
Ruth Anler
Mary
Mudredd Jone Wit
Ea Mac Scott
Pleasant Valley
Leslie Nunley
Logie Chapel
Gladys Marshall
Planer Mound
Ruth Whinter
Stony Point
EB. A. Murchison
Cuehers
Woolview
Freeman Hulfine
Meg
Ellen Rehingon
Cedar Grove
Giidie Mae Kennedy
Misa
Norma Ruth Hulfine
Souvenir Inauguration of Lawton Air Mail Service
To get a keepsake of Lawton air mail service write a letter to yourself at a Lawton or Fort Sill address. Put a five cent air mail stamp, mail it, and it will depart on the first southbound Continental plane to Wichita Falls, stamp it with an inaugural flight mark, then return to Lawton.
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Lawton
Fort Sill
Continental
Wichita Falls
Tex
Chamber of Commerce
F. L. Ethridge
Fork Worth
Texas
Air Postal Transport Division
U. S. Postoffice Department
Truman tightens export controls on American aircraft
President Truman issued a proclamation placing all American manufactured aircraft, parts and accessories under export control. The move widens prior rules by including commercial planes, engines, and radar related goods as implements of war under the neutrality act. Exports to Russia remain subject to munitions board approval and commerce department oversight.
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Washington
Truman
Russia
Wnet
State Department
Munitions Board
Congress
Commerce Department
Airliner Inauguration Delayed For Fort Sill Service
Continental Airlines officials announced a delay of at least a week to the start of regular airline service to Lawton and Fort Sill. The original Apr 4 date slipped after War Department permission to use Fort Sill facilities did not arrive, while civic groups planned inauguration ceremonies and preparations for passenger, express, and air mail operations at Post Field. Milton Keating of the Chamber described the first planes expected between April 3 and 10.
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Lawton
Fort Sill
Continental Airlines
Denver
Continental
War Department
Post Field
Milton Keating
The
Chamber of Commerce
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