Thomas Trails In Oklahoma Senate Race Run Off Next
Incumbent Elmer Thomas trailed Rep. Mike Monroney by over 6 000 votes as tabulation neared completion in Oklahoma's Democratic Senate race A July 25 runoff was assured among five candidates who had more than 25 000 votes Each precincts return showed Monroney leading with 167 590 to Thomas 161 086 Johnston Murray led in the governorship tally but faced a runoff threat with 195 075 to 221 158 for foes William Cox and others The campaign featured farm policy public power issues and a GOP surge led by Rev Bill Alexander Fields and a political career tone set by the 28 year veteran Thomas
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William 0. Cox
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Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Bill Alexander
Alexander
Raymond H. Fields
Senator would step out of politics if not for term
The text notes Thomas served two terms in the House before his 1928 Senate election, implying a potential exit from politics was unlikely or resisted.
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W H Stevenson Dies Aged 58 In Waynesboro Community
W H Stevenson a former postmaster at Midvale and longtime government agent died aged 58. He served in the Army, farmed in Midvale, and worked for the Soil Conservation Service before moving to Hagerstown. Surviving are his wife Ituberta Quinn Stevenson daughter Doris Syer son Harlan Quinn and siblings Mia Susan C Widdowson and Maye Maxwell. Funeral Friday at Grove Funeral Home Waynesboro with burial at Greenhill Cemetery.
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George L. Detwiler
George
Bricker
Greenill Cemetery
Pilot Blown Back To Life On Korea Mission
First Lieut. Jack P. Kim, 28, of Lansing Michigan, was blown back into the water after his bomber's right engine failed near the surface during a Korea flight. He survived with minor injuries, was picked up by Japanese boats, flown to base by helicopter, and resumed duty after returning to his unit. His wife and two daughters reside at a Japanese airbase. the missing gunner’s name was being withheld pending kin notification.
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Korea
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Lansing
Linval Street
Army War Overpayment Restitution Effort Reaches Recovery
An Army overpaid family allotments by 89 million dollars during wartime. Officials report that more than two thirds of the amount has been recovered through repayments and recovery actions.
Maryland Crops Call For Rain Amid Mixed Week
Maryland farmers saw good growth in corn and crops under favorable weather from July 1 readings. Heat and sun aided harvests of grain and hay while disease and insects stayed in check, but Western Maryland reported slower growth and reduced production in some crops. rainfall remained scarce at under half an inch.
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Soldier of Week: Charles Cosens Receives Recognition
Charles Cosens earned the Soldier of the Week honor after completing two Ordnance automotive courses. He transferred to this Post in July 1948 after about two years of service and holds a high school equivalent certificate via the Army GED method. Cosens attended Boonshoro High School and played baseball for the Post last year, but plans to step back this season. The award reflects appearance, conduct, and efficiency. Cosens has not decided on reenlistment as his three-year tour ends in three months.
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Conena
UN Weekly
Col
G. G. Eddy
Peddler Issue Drops Up Again On Street Sales
Peddlers push balloon sales under permits amid holiday opertads, clashing with merchants over taxes rents and street space. Chamber of Commerce reviews legitimacy of vendors, many claiming veterans or warily employed status while merchants demand fee compliance.
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Conemeree
Wiese
Dele Starnes
Committees Plan Steps To Combat Highway Mishaps
Magistrates and state officials meet to study highway accident causes and penalties. Governor Lane convenes a statewide session to review enforcement, fines, bonds, and traffic court actions with participation from Attourney Bennet of Broadpewk Easton and Baltimore police leadership. The White House reconstruction project proceeds with an estimated cost of 5.4 million dollars and autumn 1941 completion.
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Howsen
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Aie Oy
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Eorme NL Lewis
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Bernard J. Schmidt
Baltimore Polies Department
White House
Bus Travel Extends From Hagerstown To Mexico City
Local bus station traffic manager Carlos Gelshert notes most riders are well behaved but some troublemakers are removed at the next stop. He cites heavy travel on Memorial and Labor Day weekends and varying fares up to 49.37 dollars for Mexico City with an average ticket around four dollars for 70 to 190 miles. The Washington to Pittsburgh route dominates daily traffic with peak times 4 to 5:30 pm and 7:30 to 10:30 pm. In Australia nonvoters face a five dollar fine.
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Gelsbert
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Karry Harman
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Wes
Vanally
Rehel
Mexico City
Mexico
Slopewell
Geishert
UN Flag May Be Flown By Nations Battling Invaders
Washington reports that the United Nations flag may be flown by Americana and others fighting the Communist invasion of South Korea. Indications mount that Gen Douglas MacArthur will be named UN commander for Korea and a Security Council move to formalize aid arrangements could follow. John Foster Dulles urged the war as a chance for peace and allied defense of freedom.
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South Korea
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New York
John Foster Dulles
Acheson
U. N
Paratrooper Sets New Record With 123 Jumps In One Day
Fayetteville, N C July 5 a 32 year old paratrooper from Dillon Montana Sgt John W Swetich attached to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg set a new U S record for most consecutive parachute jumps in one day. He made 123 jumps from dawn to late night aided by five pilots and multiple aircraft. He quit at 11 15 pm after planning for 150 jumps and noted he wanted to keep the title in the U S. He previously set a U S record of 60 jumps in 1946 at Sioux City Iowa. The day included one knee injury on jump 50 and strong winds that forced a halt before reaching the planned 150.
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Amaranth Symbolism Through Ancient Tomb Decor
The amaranth, featuring varieties such as love-lies-a-bleeding and prince's feather, was once a symbol of immortality used by ancient peoples to decorate tombs and images of gods.
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