Lewis Order Stirs New Demand for Strike Club
Washington reports a two week coal shutdown will begin in the east Monday as John L. Lewis protests President Truman s choice of James Boyd for bureau of mines director The move pushes Congress to flex a big club against major strikes amid fuel supply concerns and Boyd s disputed qualifications from his critics while Truman sticks to his nomination and Senate inaction continues.
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Coin Skeeball Devices Banned in Common Pleas Ruling
Common Pleas Judges Evert Crismore and Carl Traub banned coin operated skeeball machines and shuffleboards under state gambling statutes. They exempted a non coin operated shuffleboard placed with pool tables and bowling alleys. An appeal is planned. Operator fines were imposed on Urban's Taproom and Villa Taproom, while Hanigan’s non coin operated shuffleboard was dismissed. The ruling notes tournament use without chance may avoid gambling classification.
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Weather Summary From United States Weather Bureau Airport Station
Partly cloudy today and tonight with a warmer day, colder night. Sunday remains cloudy and colder with highs near 63 today and 40 tonight. West and north portions turn to rain then snow with much cooler conditions Sunday, lows 35 to 40, 20s in the Panhandle, highs 40s to 60s in the southeast.
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King Rallies After Surgery
London reports King George VI underwent lumbar sympathectomy at Buckingham Palace to restore blood flow to his ailing right leg. Nine doctors said the monarch is in satisfactory condition with no further surgery planned. He recovered from anesthesia in about thirty minutes and will stay in bed a week with a period of inactivity afterward.
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George
Oklahoma City Teachers Retire at 65 by Board Decision
Oklahoma City public schools board approved lowering mandatory retirement age from 68 to 65 for all personnel. Retired teachers reaching 65 will be placed on reserve and advisory status with an annual $500 salary, and a similar arrangement remains for those aged 60 with 20 years service to assist younger staff.
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Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City
City Decision Day Is Nearer
A campaign plan in Oklahoma City promises the largest election in city history by Tuesday. Each precinct would trigger eight pledges, expanding to 108,295 voters by voting time, surpassing the recent presidential turnout.
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Oklahoma City
Wet-Dry Petition Fight Ends In Draw At Hearing
A heated Saturday hearing over a repeal petition to study signatures ends without grant of 90-day study time. Secretary Cartwright rules the motion premature while protests allege forgeries and duplications. Lawyers clash as McPherron and Miller press for immediate review and avoidance of delay.
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Tinker's Security Unit Drills Amid Riot Scenario
Security forces at Tinker air force base trained Saturday morning to quell an assumed riot under Maj General F S Borum. Troops moved from the military area to the plant section as rumors spread, flooding telephone switchboards and law enforcement lines with calls.
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Oklahoma City
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Former U S Agent Quizzed Over City Wire Tap Plot
A former New York detective tied to a financier is hunted after leaping from a city hall window during an inquiry into a wire tapping scheme aimed at officials wives in several cities. Kenneth Ryan fled to New Jersey while another suspect, Edward Jones, revealed to authorities, implicating prominent figures in public affairs.
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Detroit
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City's Financial Plight Heads to Showdown
City leaders and business groups fasten on a showdown over finances as postwar growth hinges on new revenue. A 3 p.m. Monday council meeting invites officers and residents to discuss a proposed city sales tax to fund services for new industries and a growing population. The drive is supported by L F Broderson and other civic leaders.
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Horace Thompson
West Point's Oldest Officer Dies at 93 in Texas
Maj. Gen. George T. Bartlett 93, long the oldest living U S Military Academy graduate, died in a San Antonio hospital after a 1881 officer commission. Born in New Hampshire in 1856, he led railway artillery in World War I and oversaw AEF purchases in Europe before retiring November 18, 1918. Survived by son Terrell Bartlett of San Antonio.
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Draft Eyed in Economy Push by Congress
Washington on March 12 lawmakers press to cut government costs by examining the draft law now dormant. Rep. Leo E. Allen calls for full abolition, while Vinson leads House Armed Services to review costs. Vinson criticizes past attempts to block draft legislation and urges trimming expenditures to fund a larger air force. Officials report no February or April induction quotas.
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Leo E. Allen
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House Armed Services Committee
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Allen
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Taxes on Page 2 Column 7
Tax notices appear on page 2 column 7 detailing assessment changes, valuation adjustments, and due dates for local property owners. The brief item notes deadlines and appeals process may apply to residents and businesses.
Routh Is Named Chief of Staff for 45th Infantry Division
Colonel Ross H. Routh of McAlester Oklahoma 1804 Northwest 19th Saturday was named chief of staff of Oklahoma's 45th infantry division to replace Colonel Walter J. Arnote who resigned after leading since reorganization following the war. Brigadier General Roy W. Kenny adjutant general noted Arnote requested relief due to distance from guard headquarters.
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Oklahoma
45Th Infantry Division
Walter J. Arnote
McAlester
Roy W. Kenny
90Th Infantry
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Guard
45Th Division Artillery
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British troops reinforce Aqaba amid Israel Trans-Jordan clash
London reported a fresh reinforcement of British troops to Aqaba on the Red Sea as Israel and Trans-Jordan clash near the frontier. British officials gave few details on the force size or origin while Israel denied crossing the border. The move follows a cease fire signed in Rhodes and tensions over access to the Gulf of Aqaba.
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Weather turns cold with uncertain rain across state
Weather to turn cold over the state with uncertain rain. Forecasters split on snow or moisture with scattered showers likely west to east Sunday. Local readings show current temperatures near freezing in many spots, Ardmore top at 66 and Guymon bottom at 25, with colder Sunday expected but well above last year’s 16 to 4.
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Guymon
Fire damages student union on Mari nee college campus
Marietta Ohio March 12 fire partially destroyed the student union building on the campus. No one was in the building at the time.
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Marinee College
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