Polio Rates Rise. Oklahoma Most Affected in 1949
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports polio cases up 35 percent nationwide from last year. Oklahoma is hardest hit with 372 cases to date, up from 59 a year ago, while New York City reports 174 cases this year. Authorities urge vigilance for mild symptoms and early reporting to prevent spread.
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New York
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Foundation
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Health Department
North Carolina
New York City
Hart E. van Riper
Eubanks district guards church building against move
Residents of the Eubanks district near Ada refuse to surrender a community building after annexation by Tupelo. They set up a 24-hour guard to prevent movers from transferring the structure, hoping for a restraining order to keep it in the district.
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Ada
Eubanks
Hool
Robert S. Kerr
Okla
Tupelo
Eubanks School
W. B. Hokett
Roy Mooney
Bill Bryant
Pat Ellis
Arnold Leavers
Frank Scott
Newt Hood
Tom Crow
Otho Stivens
Coal County
Polio Wards Expanded Across Oklahoma Hospitals
Health officials view the polio surge as serious but not epidemic. The 372 known state cases after a National Foundation survey remain below the epidemic threshold. Five new Crippled Children’s Hospital admissions raised the Tulsa area totals, with transfers and convalescent moves shaping a widening effort to care for patients statewide.
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National Polio Foundation
Oklahoma
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Hillcrest Hospital
Tulsa
National Foundation
University of Oklahoma Infirmary
Crippled Children's Hospital
Garvin County
McCurtain County
Minco
Oklahoma City
Fletcher
Comanche County
First Muskogee County Polio Victim Is Boy 14
Muskogee records show 14-year-old Nathan Edison Highfill as the county’s first polio victim this year. The Alice Robertson junior high student died after iron lung treatment failed, leaving parents E. and the late Mrs. Highfill, sister Carol Jean, and a Central Baptist church affiliation. The bulbar type polio case marks the county’s fifth of the year.
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Muskogee
Nathan Edison Highfill
E. Highfill
Alice Robertson Junior High
Central Baptist Church
Highfill
Carol Jean
Young Highfill
Muskogee County
Heat Breaks Across Oklahoma Panhandle
Heat and humidity grip Oklahoma's Panhandle with 56 percent humidity and highs near 90 to 97, while forecasts edge toward 95 in parts of the state. Boise City records 81 with a 60 overnight as Guymon and Beaver report scattered rainfall and varying temperatures. Alva tops at 105 degrees with Durant holding a 78 low. statewide outlook hints at 80 high in the northwest and possible scattered showers.
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Airport
Classen
Boise City
Panhandle
Guymon
Beaver
Alva
Durant
Henryetta Man Jailed Pending Assault Trial
Henryetta July 22 A young veteran denied assault with intent to kill after wounding his wife Norma 21 in the hospital with two bullets in the back She files for divorce and Tom Simpson 22 could not post 5000 bond at arraignment before Justice R N Giles He was bound over after waiving preliminary hearing
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Henryetta
Tom Simpson
R. N. Giles
Norma
Lost Ring Found in 3000 Bags at Goodwill
A three day search among 3000 bags of clothing at Goodwill Industries in Chicago uncovered a $1,500 engagement ring. The ring was found pinned to a dress donated to the agency. Mrs. Sally Sherman said she had not noticed it inside a belt.
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Chicago
Goodwill Industries
Sally Sherman
Kiowa County Attorney Jailed By State Patrol
Kiowa county attorney Carpenter Hughes was jailed after arrest by state patrolmen on drunkenness charges. Despite denials, patrol officials discuss possible charges using assistant county attorney as the decision maker. Hughes had filled an unexpired term and later two full terms.
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Kiowa
Hobart
Times
Carpenter Hughes
Kiowa County
Fred Henry
Arch Bird
Andy Bidwell
Clinton
Cunningham
Hughes
Lieut. Bidwell
Food Price Jump Gives Living Cost Index Slight Rise
The government's cost of living index rose 0.2 percent for the month ended June 15, driven mainly by a 0.9 percent rise in food prices. Rents and fuels increased while house furnishings fell 1.2 percent and clothing declined 0.5 percent. The CPI stood at 169.6 percent of the 1935-39 average, 1.2 percent below a year ago, 27.2 percent higher than June 1946, and 72 percent above August 1939.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tulsa Garbage Strike Looms
Tulsa workers threaten a walkout over wage boosts. AFL Teamsters agent Gordon Shryock cites Mayor Lundy’s refusal to raise drivers from 1.07 to 1.25 and helpers from 1.00 to 1.12, plus loss of a $20 monthly cost of living bonus, recalling a 1945 nine day walkout.
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Tulsa
Gordon Shryock
AFL Teamsters Union
Sanitary Department
Shryock
Truman to Ask Speedy Action On Arming Aid Pact
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the North Atlantic treaty clearing the way for President Truman to ask Congress for a foreign military aid plan. The White House said he would send a 2,500 to 3,000 word message Monday proposing about 1.45 billion dollars in aid, with 1.13 billion for NATO partners, and a bar against releasing atomic weapons. The pact ratification leaves pending bills to fund the arms program before September 1, while avoiding obligations linked to the treaty.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
America
White House
Mr. Truman
Congress
Barkley
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Taft
Wherry
Thousands of Guards Surround French Assembly for Pact Vote
Paris July 22Thousands of armed guards and police in full battle gear ringed the national assembly to guard against communist demonstrations during debate on ratification of the Atlantic pact. The Communist party denounced the pact as imperialist and urged workers to block ratification. Debate delayed while the military credits bill was read and approval of the pact appeared foregone.
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Paris
National Assembly
Communist Party
United States Senate
L’humanite
Soviet Union
de Soir
France
Robert Schuman
Charles de Gaulle
Marshall Aid Fight Is Up Next
The Senate moved to the economic cooperation administration appropriation for the year starting in July. The bill proposes 3,778,380,000 to fund the Marshall plan into its second year, about 10 percent less than Hoffman requested and above the House’s 3,568,470,000 under a 1014 month spend plan. Hoffman accepted the cut with no outward reaction.
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Washington
Senate
Economic Co-Operation Administration
Paul G. Hoffman
House
Hoffman
B 29 Crashes Near Wisbech England
All 12 crew members parachuted to safety as a B 29 Superfortress burned after the crash near Wisbech England. Captain G A Harty said the pilot may have a skull fracture and another crewman a fractured leg. names not released. The crash origin unknown. the aircraft was stationed at Sculthorpe base in Norfolk county.
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Wisbech
England
Here
G. A. Harty
Third Air Division
London
Sculthorpe
Norfolk County
Giant African snails threaten U S after hitchhiking home
University of Arizona zoologist Albert Mead warns in Atlantic Monthly that six inch giant African snails could cause massive agricultural damage in the United States. He cites estimates of up to 11 million descendants in five years and notes snails hitchhiked from Asia on returned war equipment, potentially spreading to Gulf and southeastern states. Mead urges federal and state quarantine laws and development of poisons to wipe out the invaders.
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Boston
U.P
United States
University of Arizona
Albert R. Mead
Atlantic Monthly
Mead
Asia
California
Gulf Region
Africa
Mauritius
Madagascar
India
Ceylon
Singapore
Borneo
Sumatra
Java
China
Formosa
Hawaii
Japan
Atlantic
Dog's Troubles Flood McAlester Home
Susie the cocker spaniel becomes wedged between a steam radiator and a wall in Mrs. Mary Cochran Quincy’s McAlester residence. Police and bystanders aid a wrench-assisted rescue as water geysers flood the parlor and basement, leaving floors soaked while Susie calmly resumes play with her marble.
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Hugh German
Oklahoma City Times
Susie
Mary Cochran Quincy
Clifford Grimes
Palmer
Oliver
Quincy
Barbara
University of Oklahoma
Masons Elect Charity Chief at Skirvin Hotel
Rufus O Renfrew was elected president of the Masonic charity foundation at a Skirvin hotel meeting. Woodward became president while Renfrew, longtime vice president, succeeds Lew Wentz, and the charity now holds assets near 1 250 000. W S Key becomes vice president, Frank A Sewell is treasurer, Hal S Muldrow secretary.
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Rufus O. Renfrew
Woodward
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Charity Foundation
Skirvin Hotel
Renfrew
Foundation
Lew H. Wentz
Ponca City
W. S. Key
Frank A. Sewell
Oklahoma City
Vacation Readers Won't Lose Daily Oklahoma Papers
The Daily and Sunday Oklahoman will be available by special arrangement at vacation spots with news dealers. Oklahoma visitors can confirm service by calling 2-1211 and asking for the Out of State Circulation Department or request mail delivery to their location.
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Oklahoman
Oklahoma
Borger Hospital Official Named Pampa General Superintendent
Chester C. Lander of Borger was chosen by the Gray county hospital board as superintendent of Highland General hospital in Pampa. He was selected unanimously over 17 applicants and will assume duties October 1 after turning Borger Hospital around to a net profit of 328 dollars in the first year.
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Pampa
Texas
Chester C. Lander
North Plains Hospital
Borger
Highland General Hospital
Gray County Hospital Board
Brannan Invited to State Range Field Day
Secretary of Agriculture Brannan has been invited to the thirteenth annual range field day on October 8. D A. Savage, superintendent of the United States Southern Plains field station, announced Friday in Woodward.
Leukemia Victim's Parents Welcome Baby Girl Mary
The Mauldin family welcomed a baby girl named Mary at St Anthony hospital Friday morning. The infant weighs 7 pounds 4 ounces and is reported to be thriving. The baby is the younger sister of Mike Mauldin, who died of leukemia June 28, and the family lives at 1705 North McArthur.
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Mike Mauldin
St. Anthony Hospital
Mary
Mike
Thomas J. Mauldin
McArthur
Slight Drop Estimated In Car and Truck Output
Ward's Automotive Reports estimates U.S. vehicle production this week at 148,943 units with 124,561 cars and 24,382 trucks. This compares to 125,549 cars and 24,831 trucks last week and 86,190 cars and 27,085 trucks in the like week a year ago. Canada output is 7,157 units this week.
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Detroit
United States
Ward
Canada
Ludwick elected president of Rocky Mountain Institute
Homer W. Ludwick executive vice president of the Fargo chamber of commerce was chosen president of the Rocky Mountain Institute. He will succeed Dwight B. Havens of Rochester at a board meeting held Thursday in Missoula Montana.
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Missoula
Mont
Homer W. Ludwick
Fargo, N. D
Chamber of Commerce
Rocky Mountain Institute
Dwight B. Havens
Rochester
Weather outlook from U and Weather Bureau Airport
Partly cloudy today tonight and Saturday not quite warm today high near 95 low around 72. Saturday high about 96 with scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight. Statewide cloudiness with showers and storms. cooler southeast. Panhandle low near 60s. rest 75 to 79. Saturday highs mid 80s northwest to 90s southeast. Extended through Wednesday near seasonal norms with little or no precipitation in Oklahoma.
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U & Weather Bureau
Panhandle
Oklahoma
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Borger Hospital
Brannan
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