Bradley Quits as VA Head Possible Says Bradley
Washington March 28 Gen Omar N Bradley intends to resign as Veterans Administration head as soon as possible after the House Appropriations Committee cut VA funding requests for the year ending June 30 to 1.45 billion dollars. The panel also reduced National Labor Relations Board funds and debated administration operations with Bradley asserting he took the job only at others’ request and hopes to be replaced. In related action the committee approved 300 million for relief in occupied areas of Germany Austria Italy Japan and Korea over six months to aid food supplies.
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Omar N. Bradley
Veterans Administrator
House
Budget Bureau
Cnding
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Bradley
John Tuber
Congress
Taber
House Appropriations Committee
Germany
Austria
Italy
Japan
Korea
Herbert Hoover
Robert Patterson
State and Agriculture Departments
Howard C. Petersen
Burglar Takes Trousers and Cash From James M. Phillips
James M. Phillips of 207 Arlington reported a burglary last night. A thief entered through a back door and stole his trousers billfold and $35 in cash, though he later recovered the clothing and billfold later that night. Police say the entry was made through the back door.
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James M. Phillips
Arlington
Lee Whitlock Dies Suddenly In Oklahoma City Attack
Lee Whitlock, a longtime Lawton resident, died Thursday in an Oklahoma City hotel after a Ngart attack while visiting to transact business and visit his sister. Unmarried veteran of WWI, he played drums with local bands, worked at several plants, and was a member of Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church. Services planned in Cordell Saturday.
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Lee Whitlock
Longtme
Whitlock
Sheppard Fi Texon
Fort Worth
Childs Sign Co
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
Monkeys Invade Oklahoma Woods and Times Square
A whimsical tale reports imported monkeys overrunning Crater ville Park near Oklahoma and causing chaos in New York City. The hatch from Treffilch’s firm led to escapes and playful mischief, with monkeys roaming skyscraper façades and even visiting a bar before disappearing into the cityscape.
FHA Members To Attend Parley In Oklahoma City
Lawton Oklahoma FHA members including 200 chapter reps and club mothers travel Saturday to Oklahoma City for the annual convention. Miss Rosemary Phillips next state president will preside at 4 pm. Delegates include Miss Wilhelmina Billy Lewis, Miss Joan Phillips and others. sponsors and officers will accompany, with tours of the capital city planned.
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Lawton
Homemaltra of America
Oklahoma City
Rosemary Phillips
Magt
R. L. Phillips
Fork Sill
Wilhelmina
Billy Lewis
Joan Phillips
Phillips
Marzelle Milliner
J. R. Greenwood
Judith Hittle
Leslie Hittle
Mize Lewis
Merion Russell
Acth Becker
Mary Jane Hulen
Mis. Phillips
Boy Questioned In Arson Case
A 16-year-old Lawton boy is being questioned by city and county authorities in a residential fire at an unoccupied house 1206 Lee. Fire chief Julian said the blaze was deliberate and investigators seek motive while firemen contained fires found in six spots before major damage.
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LeKay Cross Julian
Lee
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Death of George W. Sullivan Farmer Near Indiahoma
George W. Sullivan 82 a well known farmer died today at his home after a week long illness with pneumonia He was born February 9 1885 in Missouri and married Sinbruh Frances Blinchard in Benninjton Okla He moved from Grandfield to Cache then to a farm north of Indiahoma Survivors include two sons Albert Sullivan Vernon Texas and Andrew Sullivan three daughters Gladys Dill Cache Francis Couch and Viola Sullivan Services will be announced by Ritter Funeral Home
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Indiahoma
Missouri
Sullivan
Sinbruh Frances Blinchard
Bennington
Okla
Cache
Grandfield
Elbert Sullivan
Vernon
Earl warns US doomed if Russia gets atom bomb
Former Pennsylvania governor George H Earl tells the House Un American Activities Committee he fears only 16 percent of Americans may survive five years due to reluctance to use the atomic bomb on Russia. He describes timed bombs aboard ships and jell-propelled subs as potential threats and accuses Stalin of duplicity.
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New
Porter Cites Greek Plight and US Aid Push
Porter urged approval of the 400 million aid program for Greece and Turkey, saying Greece is "living on borrowed time" without swift U S support. He testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee after a two month tour, stressing democracy as superior and that Greece cannot manage alone. He warned relief cuts and depleted gold reserves threaten inflation unless action is taken immediately.
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Paul A. Porter
Truman
Greece
Turkey
Sells
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Pacter
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Porter
Meneuvea
Devise Committee
Tom Connally
Tex
Confrees
Middle East
Mrs. Horse 59 Dies after Long Illness in Comanche County
Rosa Horse Moers born in Comanche county dies at local hospital at 1: a. m. after extended illness. Married to Rev. Albert Horse in 1903, she was a Kiowa Methodist member and mother of five sons and two daughters. Survivors include siblings and a half brother. funeral arrangements not yet listed.
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Moers
Comanche County
Ase A. m
Horse
Horst
Rosa
Mount Scott Kiowa
Tivo
Maggie Madbell
Oklahoma City
Mary-Ruth Boyiddle
Carnegie
Mia
Pearl Kefny
Dearie Washee
Colony
Okla
Nathen Doyehl
Freddie Doyehl
Cache
Ernest Redbird
Mountain View
Cal
Chamber Hears Of Veterans Program In Lawton
The Lawton sub regional VA office discussed its mission under decentralization, outlining guidance, placement, and education programs for veterans across 13 counties. Speakers stressed services for dependents, insurance outreach, medical care, and plans for a local hospital round table next Friday.
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Dunlap
Lawton
Enwin Burrong
Wnfe
Harry Ewing
L. D. Mitchell
Bob Moyer
Roy C. Warren
Whoart ‘Lewis
Exall English
Red Cross
Jennie Simpson 67 Dies After Illness at Home
Jennie Simpson aged 67 died at 8 40 a m today at her family home 404 Gore following an extended illness She was a native of Russia and a member of a prominent pioneer Lawton Fort Sill family She lived in Los Angeles and Galil before returning to Lawton in 1929 Surviving are her sister-in-law Mrs Morris Simpson a niece Mrs Len J Samuelson of New York a nephew Herbert A Simpson of Santa Barbara and Mrs Bennie Stephens Services will be held at 3 pm at the home Maurice Kahn longtime editor See Page 2 Cal
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Gore
Simpson
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Riga
Abrasha Aihinder
Albinder
Accangel
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Galil
Morris §. Simpson
Ainbiader
Ward Seeks Council Trial Over Police Discharge
Waldo Ward, a city traffic officer defeated in the Democratic primary for police chief, says he will seek a council trial to challenge his discharge. He turned in his badge after Police Chief Joe Orbie won the four way race. Ward told the council he was discharged and asked for a hearing, while Chief Cudle planned to file a formal request outlining his reason for removal.
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Waldo Ward
Cable
Ward
Joe Orbie
Krad
Cudle Anid
Permits Granted For Two Residences In City
Permila permits for two residences totaling 12500 were filed today at the city elevits office. BEM Industries Inc secured permission to build a house at 1309 Taylor for 7500 and R M Hightways authorized to erect a residence at 2421 C for 5000.
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Horses And Animals Recruited For 1947 Pageant Cast
Pageant organizers near completion of arrangements for participation by scores of cast members. Nearly 100 head of stock including goats and horses will aid scenes under Jack Howenstine, Cache rancher, who contributes livestock for the annual production. Lawton Rangers provide 40 horses for the prologue Knights and Four Horsemen. Glen Fuqua and Clyde Moore assist as cowhands. Two burros arrive from Howenstine’s ranch for Good Samaritan and triumphal scenes. Sheep provided by Jesse Barbre for the shepherds’ Christmas tableau. Five horse teams to be drawn under Lester McKenale’s chairmanship. White doves require special handling for the finale. Animals to be moved to the site Saturday night for noting and staging under Howenstine’s supervision.
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Four Horsemen
Glen Fuqua
Clyde Moore
Ouala
Cache
Howenstine
Castle
Jesse Barbre
Syphoulture
Cameron College
Lester Mckenale
Ivestonle
Howenatine
Ian't
Rauch
Truman doctrine eyed for Balkans UN policing plan
The United States urged the United Nations to set up permanent Balkans policing machinery and hinted the Truman doctrine could extend beyond Greece and Turkey. Warren R. Austin presented the U S statement at the UN Security Council amid charges that President Truman bypassed UN processes to win congressional approval for a $400 million aid program.
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Turkey
Replion
United Nations Security Council
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Cailing
Congress
Warren R. Austin
Marshall Asks Parley To Rush Its Work
Marshall proposes a drastic three point streamlining of wartime German peace treaty problems with an April 2 seating for completing the job. The plan meets a generally favorable response from the other foreign ministers while the council fails to resolve the deadlock on German assets in Austria, dimming prospects for an Austrian treaty.
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Parley
Moscow
U. S
Council of Foreign Ministers
Austria
United States outlines Balkans plan and UN role
Austin presents a 400 word declaration on the American program for the Balkans. Key points call for UN observers on the Greek frontier and a permanent border control concept, broader application of Truman aid, and respect for national self determination as long as it does not threaten others. The program is described as emergency and temporary with UN agencies to assume duties later. No military details or Middle East emphasis noted.
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United States
UN Balkan Commission
Balkans
Truman
Greece
Turkey
U. S
Rites Set Monday For M. L. Crow
Morgan Lee Crow 72 former city employee died at 3 15 p m today at his home following a two week illness Born August 12 1874 in Baldwin Mississippi he married Marie Jones July 31 1920 in Hartford Arkansas They lived in Haileyville Oklon then Lawton since May 2 1935 He was active in West Baptist church and formerly a city employee Survived by his wife three sisters Etta Lenox Springhill Louisiana Dora Williford Roe Arkansas and Eula Hallums Brinkley Arkansas Services set Monday by Riller Funeral Home final arrangements pending word from relatives
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Marie Jones
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Haileyville
Quklon
Lawton
West Baptist Church
Etta Lenox
Springhill
Dora Williford
Roe
Eula Hallums
Brinkley
Ann
Riller Funeral Home
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