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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

8

Funds OKayed by Committee for Military Programs

The house appropriations committee approved a 332.9 million dollar bill to meet shortages in funding for Tarigus agencies for the year ending June 60, with new grants for relief work in army-occupied countries and for veterans administration personnel. It also authorized 7.47 million for a Seward to Anchorage, Alaska road, calling it vital to a planned military program in Alaska. The panel urged the army and atomic commission to prioritize wartime needs and to avoid duplicating weapon components as production shifts from Los Alamos to other sites.

William Farbogaste Shington Alaska House Veterans’ Administration Mike Inman Selow Truman Desyand Ai Force Elobt Are My Army Atomic Commission Gutherry Congress Commission Wwalgom Los Alamos M. V. Wilson David E. Lilienthal Conmusion Seward Anchorage Interior Department Army Royals Earl

No Big Three Meet in Prospect Soon

Washington report says the White House dismisses talk of a big three meeting as speculative. President Truman has said he would be glad to meet with Stalin and Atlee but is not seeking a formal trip or wide wartime alliance. Officials stressed no confirmed date or plan exists.

Washington Marge Dt Truman Eno United Sidentia G. Ross Mule Truman Attery Bowlintore Trane Biehn United States Pepin Turkey Ureien Fred Baer New York Dr. Marsh Raymond Clapper Formnt Clapper Marsh

Federal Jury Frees Vote Fraud Defendants in Kansas City

Eight Democratic leaders and workers were acquitted by a federal court jury in Kansas City on charges of vote fraud conspiracy tied to the 1996 primary. The jury found all eight not guilty after eight hours of deliberation. The case named figures including George R. Clara and Henry McKissick amid broader allegations of ghost voters and ballot miscount during a contested campaign for Missouri’s fifth district nomination.

Kansas City Democratic Party Lawrence Estil Lawyon Ax Foreman Estil Richard M. Duncam Agaist George R. Clara Jackson County Henry Mee Kissick Second Ward Balou Peace Court McKissick Ciiman Congress Missouri Roger C. Slaughter Enos Axtell Pen- Gergast Truman Axtell

College Erecting Two Buildings at Chauncey Airport

East Central State college is erecting two 20 by 60 foot buildings at Chauncey Field with 2400 square feet for offices and briefing rooms for student pilots. A pending third building used at the airport will be moved to campus for the biology department as weather delays persist.

East Central State College Chinton Naval Base Chauncey Field Clarence Rhe Arport East Central Oscar Parker Sai Thas Bull

Recall System Proposed for Oklahoma Officials

A legislative proposal asks to amend the Oklahoma constitution to allow recall of elected and appointed officials. The measure requires signatures and sets rules for recall petitions, including special elections within 60 days and possible suspension pending vote. judges face a higher threshold.

Oklahoma CFUN LPMEA Shieh Fox Welfare Federation, Inc Secretary of State

Red Maneuver in China Amid World War II Reports

Reports from Peiping say Chinese and Communist forces clash as Nationalist units guard a northwest coast maneuver. Dispatches claim Communist withdrawals toward southern Inner Mongolia bases near Hopen province while Nationalist columns push to contain advances about 200 miles northwest of Peiping. Generals Pu Tso- i and allied troops renew attentions along the front as maneuvers unfold.

Peiping Cisina Warehuria Pim Chahar Smongetia Hopen Hoo Yries Peipine Pu Tso-¥i

Ada Chamber hosts Payne County group dairy program tour

Payne County officials and Ada Chamber of Commerce members welcomed a Pontotoc county farm youth dairy program delegation Monday. Harvey Lambert and Weslay explained operations while local professionals from Stillwater and Yale answered questions and shared details on establishing similar programs.

Payne Ada Pontotoc County Ada Chamber of Cammerce Payne County Prgram Harvey Laenbert C. F. Weslay Lester Smith Phy G. Archer Stillwater Chamber of Commerce L. Humon Payne County Creamery Ken McWherter Midwest Creamery Forank Berey Stillwater National Bank Berkey Meams Daulghmn D B. Jeffrey W. E. Young Stillwates Aairman Bomact Benker Mercul Bester Smith Keith Mar Chamber of Connin Roe

Airline Route Through Ada Nears Opening

An Oklahoma City Fort Worth route by a recently acquired carrier with Ada service is slated to begin operations around April. The Ada airport hangar at Chauncey has been completed and will host new schedules, with additional gates to follow.

Rel Airlines Ada California Ievber Oklahoma City- Fort Worth Jackie Price Wig Steel Addam's Chauncey Airport Anc

Jewish Aid Appeal Making Progress

The local campaign to raise funds for the National Jewish Aid Appeal advances with over $4,000 toward its $0,000 goal. Eleven Jewish families in Atta Coakaite and Stonewall contribute, while more donations are hoped from the Round of Yas community.

United Sidney Sachs Renatal Atta Coakaite Stonewall Sigvestian Sina Choris Fam Isa Fayonerr Joy Ben Kaz Department Store Adin

Army Week Observance Planned for Next Week

Army Week will be observed with plans announced by Capt Marion E McDaniel noting observance methods and veteran education aims across the United States. He highlights peacetime army duties, honoring those who contributed to victory and urging continued service through training and travel opportunities for servicemen.

Beem Aga Marion E. McDaniel McDaniel United States ARS Servier McDaniels

Electric Weld Pipe To Be Produced In July Or August

Claymont March 28. The Work Sicep company announced it will produce electric welded pipe up to 36 inches in diameter at its plant in July or August. No orders were being taken yet and there was capacity to expand. Local officials report the project as a significant industrial advance for the area.

Claymont Col Witnn Piace Ameter Cameter

County Republican Officials Elected

County Republican officials were elected at a Saturday meeting. Boni was chosen as chairman with Howard Lewis, state committeeman, Meas Granger as secretary and Testar Blair as treasurer. The Pontetoe party endorsed Lem Ed Moore Tulsa for re election to the senate and Lew H. Wentz as state GOP chairman. A tribute was paid to the late John W. Beate, a longtime local Republican figure. Fifteen members plan to attend the state convention in Oklahoma City on April 24.

Lease Boni Chaimaan Theotac County Republican Party Howard Lewis Cormunitten Mos Meas Granger Secre Testar Blair Pontetoe Enanty Republiaf Com Rec Lem Ed Moore Tulsa Pepulal Senate Lew H. Wentz GOP Riva Lewis Mesdin Buxton Willian “Ytreat Ti Ir Maney

New Wage Demands On U S Railroads Spark Talks

Chicago marching 29 unions press for wage boosts and new working rules across the U S railroads. Leaders from the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and other switch unions plan Cleveland meetings to study the Fein report and its wage recommendations.

U. S Chicago Anc Percy Brgre Bo Robertson Bratcd Cheveland Pun Ribarrios Brotherhood of Logginaive Raginaues Aml Othe Lmien North Avil Clevelene Tyne Ric Bias Hosea Val Alomanda Beth Curinel

Babytonian Tablet Found and Translated Amid Confusing Text

A cryptic ancient tablet was found by scholars near the Tigris river in a region linked to Mesopotamian rulers. Researchers note references to a Babylonian sway at Bulydor and to kings of Eshieuna, with mentions of silver ingots and a sealed face artifact valued in minas of gold and silver.

Afb Goppey AZ Rg Albrochs Ze GMI Ik FAO Prate Bilalamna Eshieuna Tigris Bulydor Gil

That Ghostwriter Is Scaring Folks Again Says Columnist

ARTHUR EDSON reports from Washington on March 27 that President Daniel Maria of Boston University fears a ghostwriter behind typewriters who crafts speeches for others. The piece cites Dr Marsh and Raymond Clapper noting ghostwriters mislead voters and suggests lawmakers should be barred from using ghostwritten lines.

Arthur Edson Ral Boyle Washington Daniel Maria Boston University Marsh Anthe Messanes Eske Thedy

Scouts Gather In 61 850 Pounds Of Scrap Paper Drive

Pontotoc County Scouts mobilize Fire Boy Scouts Cub Scouts and Senior Scouts to collect scrap paper, tallying 61 850 pounds by end of day with most papers gathered before noon. Local groups and businesses contributed, and totals list by organization include First Methodist, Latta Chambers, Napier, Oak Avenue Baptist, and more.

Pontotoc County Noom Spnitech Tenth Street Snd Renlvo Heyndon Fidimg Ada Paesas Francis First Methodist Fist Christian Latta Cumbersman Napier Oak Avenue Baptist Fittatown Tupelo First Baptist Presbyterian TIWG

Stratford Weekend Visits Highlight Local Families

Stratford residents welcomed relatives from Enid Norman Ada and Oklahoma City for a weekend of family gatherings. Several students from Oklahoma A and IV institutions were mentioned visiting or staying with parents and grandparents, including Lee Stephens and Lo Virda Stephens, with Easter plans noted for local families.

Ada Kiwanians Hear White Way Plans Display

Ada Kiwanians watched a film titled Freedom of Living in America presented by OG and EB TC UPS IT. Remit Wyatt Ada local superintendent for the company outlined that work would begin Tuesday to set new lighting standards for Ada’s downtown. The plan includes prismatic reflector lamps and enhanced pedestrian lighting stretching from College east to Youek. Wyatt described downtown Ada safety and beautification goals and noted upcoming meetings for further details.

Ada Kiwanians Freedom of Living America Tt Wen EBTC Wyatt Tocal Ameasnegch Bexin Ada’s Wast Sy Hy Ada

Dallas couple injured in Sulphur hospital landing

A Dallas couple, J. L Weight and Mrs. O. J. Wingst, were injured in a forced landing near Sulphur Oklahoma after engine trouble as their plane sought a field northwest of Sulphur. They were en route from Shanter to Bias, with Wright and his wife also aboard. Wright reportedly broke his nose but was not hospitalized.

Okla J. L Weight J. Wingst Dallas Wright Hudnall Los Attes Singers, Lites

Baruch Urges Universal Military Training and Mobilization

Baruch testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee urging prompt enactment of universal military training and an economic mobilization plan. He warned failure to mobilize now could force war and called for monitoring the economy's impact of mobilization while stressing the need for clear national stance to deter aggression and uphold peaceful aims. He argued democratic leadership requires decisive action to defend freedom and prevent catastrophe.

Washington Mar Hermard M. Barsch America Senate Armed Services Committee Bartuch Seruch Guiney R-Sd Truman Currey Gurney Barueh Ameca Baruch

Family Visits Mrs Frank Meaders On Easter Sunday

A large family surprise visit to Mrs. Frank W Meaders occurred Easter Sunday as relatives including Mis Gussie Bartley of Chickasha Clyde Meaders and the Meaders family gathered at her home. Visitors listed included Mr and Mrs Phil Lambke Oklahoma City Guy Meaders and family Mr and Mrs Guy Shipe and children Mr and Mrs Bart Ley Breaders and children Ste and Mrs Tee Hennigan Mr and Mrs Bob White and daughter Mr and Mrs Clyde Meardes and Mrs Gusalt Bustlew.

Frank W. Meaders Misg Gussie Bartley Chickasha Bartley Breaders Ste Tee Hennigan Bob. White and Daucheer Clyde Merdcee Gusalt Bustlew

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