Wheat surplus looms as 1950 crop controls eyed
Washington reports the agriculture department is readying wheat controls for the 1950 crop amid expected stocks near record levels. A new 1949 winter wheat production estimate could push total supplies above the 1942 peak, prompting potential planting limits and price support adjustments under the Aiken flexible system and pending congressional debate.
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Washington
U.P
Agriculture Department
Department
House Geis
Frank K. Wooley
House Agriculture Committee
Blockade Lifting Advances as Power Restored in Berlin
Berlin authorities lifted the blockade 40 hours early with power restored to western sectors for the first time since last July. American zone households enjoyed unrationed electricity as trains, barges, and shipments began resuming, signaling a return to pre blockade traffic and normal supplies.
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Berlin
U.P
Western
Vassily C. Chuikov
Ernst Reuter
Berlin Kommandatura
Kommandatura
Hamburg
Elbe-Havel
Czechoslovakia
$15 Days Run Out In Legislature Ends Thursday
Oklahoma lawmakers face the end of a $15 per day pay allowance as the twenty second session wanes. Beginning Thursday, pay drops to $100 per month. The body opened with 75 legislative days at $15 each, but has used only a few days while meeting four days a week.
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Oklahoma
House
Senate
Weather Summary From U S Weather Bureau Airport Station
Fair and somewhat warmer today and tonight with partly cloudy skies. High around 75, low near 55. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and warmer. Northerly winds strong today, diminishing tonight. Oklahoma precipitation light, about a quarter inch, with showers Thursday and a likely rain Saturday or Sunday. Temperatures rise slowly Wednesday and Thursday, then hold steady until cooler weekend.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Oklahoma
Business Failures Decline In Week End May 5
New York reports business failures fell to 193 in the week ended May 5 from 204 the prior week and 108 in the year-ago period, per Dun and Bradstreet figures with 158 filings from 163 in the latest comparison.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Accident Score Rebounds Hit Lowest Mark In 1949
Police reports show April 1949 registered 573 accidents, the lowest monthly total on record, with 40 injuries and two fatalities late in April. Lieut. John McManus cites enforcement as key, noting March and April patrols cut injuries while arrests rose to 2,285 in March and 1,978 in April. He aims to keep arrests near 1,900 monthly to maintain low accident rates and hopes May fatalities won’t recur.
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Police Accident Prevention Bureau
John McManus
McManus
Cuban teacher dives from speeding train near Kansas City
Police report Ardelio Hernandez Jimenez, 34, of Havana, fired from a train traveling over 60 mph, kicked a window and leaped headfirst. He survived with injuries. detectives note he entered the United States Oct 10 1948 with a temporary visa extended to July 1 1949.
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Kansas City
Kan
Ardelio Hernandez Jimenez
Havana
Jimenez
Pat J. Malloy
United States
Be Polite If Youd Be Safe Traffic Etiquette Booklet Promoted
In New York on May 10 a traffic safety pamphlet titled Motor Manners from the National Highway Users conference urges courteous driving. Emily Post praises the work, calling it a moving contribution to highway safety, with free distribution to motorists.
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York
National Highway Users Conference
Post
American Automobile Association
Plaza Hotel Oe
Fleming
Emily Post
Assessor Receives 7500 Dollar Grant To Meet June Payroll
County commissioners approved 7500 dollars to fund Cragin Smith assessor’s June payroll after he threatened court action to block surplus funds and force 12900 dollars more to his office. If excise board approves, 46 employees avoid layoff. potential 2500 dollars for traveling funds may still be pursued. Agreement is temporary until July 1 fiscal year start.
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Cragin Smith
Smith
Commission and
County Excise Board
Excise Board
Dry lawyers seek court action to repeal tax plan
Washington May 10 Democrats and Republicans in Congress backed a Truman council recommendation for cutting government spending delaying a July social security tax boost and possibly trimming excise taxes. Officials said advisers urged a lesser goal than $4 billion in new taxes, arguing a shrinking economy needs spending cuts.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
George
Senate Finance
White House
Doughton
N.C
House
Ways and Means
J. Howard McGrath
Supreme Court urged to force witness subpoenas in liquor petition case
United Dry association seeks a writ of mandamus against Secretary of State Cartwright to compel witnesses for challenges to the 212,000 name initiative petition to legalize liquor in Oklahoma. Attorney General notes no authority to compel attendance. transfer to the high court may delay the session.
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United Dry Association
State Supreme Court
Wilburn Cartwright
Oklahoma
George Miller Jr
Miller
Cartwright
High Court
Secretary of State
Mac Q. Williamson
Supreme Court
David Shapard
United Dry Organization
Oklahoma Eco Institute
Second Inventory Of Y Donations Due Wednesday
Civic leaders drive for 1.25 million dollars reports a second luncheon at noon in the Silver Glade room Skirvin Tower. Volunteers posted 235 395 at opening luncheon with women leading men in organization. Women’s section led by Mrs. R B Cooper reported 3132 to top four sections. Five workers will receive quota busting pins for reaching 400 or more. Drive ends May 23.
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Ymca-Ywca
Silver Glade
Skirvin Tower
R. J. Clements
R. B. Cooper
Norval Ballard
L. W. Young
R. T. Scott
W. T. Baird
Richard C. Whittington
Princess Margaret to have private audience with Pope
Princess Margaret of Great Britain will meet Pope Pius with a private audience in Vatican City during her Italian holiday. The visit, following tacit royal approval, marks the first official British royal contact with the pope since 1923 and will be a small, private event with limited attendants.
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Rome
U.P
Margaret of
Great Britain
Pope Pius
London
George
Vatican City
Italy
Henry VIII
Margaret
Duke of Windsor
Prince of Wales
Pius XI
George V
Queen Mary
Vatican
Holy See
Alcide de Gasperi
Viminale Palace
Quirinale
Garet
Papal Library
St. Damascus
Mary Harvey
John Victor Thomas Perowne
Buckingham Palace
Ford Strike Talks Begin
DETROIT May 10 The Ford strike idling 65000 men and threatening more was taken to the peace table as management and the CIO United Auto Workers began negotiations on the sixth day of the walkout. President Henry Ford II swiftly accepted a union proposal and predicted talks would continue until a settlement ends the stoppage.
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Detroit
Ford
CIO
United Auto Workers
Henry Ford II
Walter Reuther
Showers to Trail Two Bright Days Forecast
Forecast says two clear days followed by spring showers. Oklahoma City will have a northerly wind with temperatures rising to the mid 70s, then cooler nights. Rain is expected later in the week with a weekend storm. Idabel reported 80 as the high yesterday and Boise City 41 for the low.
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Oklahoma
Idabel
Boise City
Property Levy Substitute Seen by City Leaders
Mayor Street predicts a substitution of property levies with a new local sales or income tax if voters approve. The measure would require a public vote, redirect revenues to the sinking fund and reduce mills from the general fund, with potential school aid if enacted.
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Horace Thompson
City General Fund
Mayor Street
William Gill
Turner
Gill
Sng
Oklahoma County
Shah Gains Authority to Dissolve Parliament In Iran
Tehran May 10 A constitutional assembly votes to empower the Shah to dissolve one or both houses of parliament and call new elections within one month. The Shah's decree must state a reason and cannot dissolve twice for the same treason.
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Tehran
Iran
Constituent Assembly
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