Steel Walkout Nears as Big 3 Fail to Budge
Washington July 14 The White House said President Truman will set up a steel fact finding board Friday whether or not the big three producers yield to pressure for a wage dispute settlement. Murray of the CIO union warned of a 60 day strike if firms reject the plan.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Charles Ross
Mr. Truman
Ross
United States Steel
Republic
Bethlehem
CIO
United Steel Workers Union
Big Three
Murray
Philip Murray
Taft Hartley
Cyruss
Ching
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Oklahoma Heatwave Predicted With 90 Plus Readings
Temperatures of 90 to 95 are forecast across the state with no cool off expected. Wednesday saw highs around 90 at the airport and Classen stations, while Frederick Lawton Waurika and Durant tied at 95 for the hottest reading, Guymon recorded 62 with .51 inches precipitation. Tulsa logged .15 inch and Idabel a trace as skies turn partly cloudy with little statewide temperature change.
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Guymon
Tulsa
Idabel
Oklahoma City
Partly cloudy with warm temperatures through Friday
Local forecast from the U S Weather Bureau airport station notes partial cloudiness with little temperature change. High near 92 today, low around 70 tonight, and high in the 90s Friday. Inland state forecast expects partial clearing tonight and Friday with scattered showers and cooler highs in the 90s, lows around 70 to 75.
Probers Say Robeson Aims for Black Stalin Image
Washington July 14 A former communist Manning Johnson testified before the American Activities Committee that Paul Robeson sought to become a black Stalin among Negroes. Johnson, who left the party in 1940 after ten years, claimed Robeson was a party member assigned to influence artists intellectuals and middle class groups, and that the party supported his delusions to bolster intercontinental influence through concert work.
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Washington
Paul Robeson
Manning Johnson
Robeson
Johnson
House
American Activities Committee
Communist Party
Strike Stops Gotham Buses
New York CIO transit workers halted all 21 lines of the New York City Omnibus Corp affecting about 925,000 daily riders. The walkout followed 350 maintenance staff quitting over four employee dismissals. Michael J. Quill warned a page stop could extend to the Fifth Avenue Coach Corp. if not resolved by midnight.
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New York
CIO Transit
New York City Omnibus Corp
CIO Transport Workers Union
Michael J. Quill
TWA
Fifth Avenue Coach Corp
Omnibus Corp
Fifth Avenue
GOP Senator Blocks Early Vote on Pact
Democratic leaders sought a Saturday senate vote on the North Atlantic Pact. Senator Watkins of Utah blocked the move saying no vote before next Wednesday. Senate leaders planned to keep the chamber in session Friday night and likely Saturday to push for an early vote next week.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Watkins
Utah
Lucas
Illinois
Purcell Paving Gap Contract Let By State Highway Board
State highway commission closed its meeting by naming a contractor for the final gap in paving between Purcell and Oklahoma City. Smith Brothers of Noble won the bid for 330 thousand 512 dollars and 42 cents to complete the last T percent miles in McClain county.
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Purcell
Oklahoma City
State Highway Commission
McClain County
Smith Brothers of
Noble
Flies May Flee City As DDT Offer Arrives
Dr W H Miles city health director to evaluate a free 125 gallons of 2 percent DDT powder offered by Wright Roofing Co to spray the dump area. A crew will test compatibility with city equipment, aiming to curb the flies.
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W. H. Miles
C. H. Wright
A. L. Ellett
Wright Roofing Co
Ellett
Ira Dismukes
Health Department
Negro Farm Class Opens in Nowata Oklahoma
The first veterans agriculture training course for Negroes in northeastern Oklahoma has begun in Nowata. Twelve World War II veterans enrolled in the class, instructed by Cornelius Diggs, Langston University graduate for Negroes.
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Nowata
U.P
Oklahoma
Cornelius Diggs
Langston University
Hugo Man Freed After Whisky Seizure City Not Named
Oklahoma state criminal court of appeals overturned J. W. Thompson of Hugo’s 30 day jail term and $50 fine for unlawful possession after finding the record failed to specify the seizure’s location. The court ruled jurisdiction must be shown and cited lack of evidence pinpointing Choctaw county Hugo or any town.
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Hugo
State Criminal Court of Appeals
J. W. Thompson
Thompson
John Brett
Dick Jones
Criminal Court of Appeals
Choctaw County
Oklahoma
Bird Collins
Bird
Holton
Collins
Zeno Thompson
GI Loans Put Record Crowd In New Homes
Veterans in the 47 Oklahoma City region counties are moving into new homes in record numbers under the GI bill. In June 1949 the VA office logged 849 loan guaranty applications and guaranteed 736 loans, surpassing June 1948 figures and far exceeding prior monthly totals.
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Oklahoma City
Veterans’ Administration
Frank Cleckler
Cleckler
Chicago
Canine Romeo Titano Sows Stock in Tulsa Trial
Arkansas City dog breeder Newberry sued Tulsa dog raiser Balch for 2929 dollars after Titano the pointer allegedly wooed six female dogs then failed to deliver. The Tulsa judge awarded the higher amount. Balch appeals to the state supreme court Thursday.
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State Supreme Court
Brainard Newberry
Newberry
Arkansas City
Kan
Harold M. Balch
Tulsa
Balch
Joker
Tornado
Titano
Tulsan
Supreme Court
Final Action in Washington Ends Curbs in 6 State Cities
Acting Gov James E Berry approved rent decontrol for Norman and Enid as the national housing expediter cleared ceilings for six other cities Miami Shawnee Maud Bethany Frederick Muskogee leaving 13 Oklahoma counties under controls. Berry follows Turner's policy and will sign city council resolutions. in Washington the lieutenant governor’s Stillwater action was deemed valid as Berry campaigns in the capital. University of Oklahoma students protest, arguing only the governor can approve decontrol, while Berry’s action is upheld.
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James E. Berry
Norman
Enid
National
Tighe E. Woods
Miami
Shawnee
Maud
Bethany
Frederick
Muskogee
Berry
State Capitol
Washington
Stillwater
Turner
Woods
University of Oklahoma
State to Hire Dozen Doctors for Mental Institutions
The state mental health board决 decided to hire at least 12 doctors with psychiatry training to augment six institutions. Each site would add two to three staff, aiming to improve treatment alongside care. It may take six months to fill the positions funded by an $2 million increase in mental health appropriations and an eight hour work day plan. Plans for a nursing training school at Central State hospital Norman begin September 1 with at least 18 students, expanding to October 1. The move aligns with better trained attendants and improved working conditions.
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Obermann
Marie Elliott
Central State Hospital
Norman
Five States Fight Forest Fires in Pacific Northwest
In Portland Oregon on July 14 a massive firefront spread across Malheur National Forest and surrounding regions. About 4000 acres burned over two days as crews, including 450 workers, worked to rebuild lines amid intense sun and winds. A Monday lightning storm sparked the fires and a separate blaze near Tacoma forced two families to evacuate. A Tillamook Burn area west of Portland totaling 200000 acres was closed to the public due to hazards.
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Portland
Ore
Malheur National Forest
Pacific Northwest
Canada
Forest Service
Guy Johnson
Oregon National Forest
Northwest
Tacoma
Wash
Tillamook
Truman Finds Reaction To Speech Is Favorable
Washington July 14 The White House reported a favorable reaction to President Truman's speech on Wednesday night opposing large government cuts that could raise unemployment. Press secretary Charles G. Ross said about 50 telegrams were received, roughly six to one in a friendly and commendatory tone.
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Washington
Whte House
Truman
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Fur Coat Labels Under Fire in House Hearing
Washington July 14 U P report says the house debated a bill to require fur coat makers to label products by honest names. Rep Joseph P O’Hara cited deceptive naming practices for rabbit and skunk furs with many euphemisms like Arctic seal beaverette muskratine and other terms. Muskrat also carries many aliases such as Hudson seal brook mink and river sable.
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Washington
U.P
House of Representatives
Joseph P. O'Hara
Minn
Refineries Set to Reopen After Allied Approval
Japanese refineries on the Pacific and Japan sea coasts that processed imported crude oil will be permitted to reopen after Allied headquarters granted approval on Thursday. The plants have been closed since 1945.
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Tokyo
Pacific
Japan Sea
Allied Headquarters
Eight Oklahoma towns to oppose GRDA power rate hike
Claremore leaders summon a regional meeting to protest a 15 percent GRDA rate increase. Mayor Harmett aims to petition Gov. Turner to demand GRDA's books, which Paris calls a smoke screen, while cities including Miami Tahlequah Collinsville Chelsea Wagoner Muskogee Pryor join the effort.
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Claremore
U.P
Oklahoma
Grand River Dam Authority
James B. Harmmett
Turner
GRDA
Vinita
France Paris
Paris
Miami
Tahlequah
Collinsville
Chelsea
Wagoner
Muskogee
Pryor
Pirates Loot British River Ship in China
Six armed men seized control of the British registered river steamer Kwek Wah in Hong Kong and looted its arsenal and most of its cargo, according to reports. The incident highlights rising piracy in Chinese waterways and involves a vessel operating on the Pearl River trade route. The date of the attack is noted as July 14, with scant specifics on casualties or reprisals.
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Hong Kong
Kwek Wah
Paper sales expand during vacation season
Readers can buy Oklahoma papers nearly everywhere on vacation with daily and Sunday editions available. Dial 2211 to reach the out of state circulation department for the name and address, or request mail delivery service before leaving.
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