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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1949

Page

4

Oklahoma Senate Corrects Pay Rise for Judges

The Oklahoma Senate voted to repeal a former act increasing pay for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals justices. The piece notes constitutional limits on raises during a term and recalls past governors who opposed the change. It discusses political pressure and hopes the Senate will uphold the constitution while lawmakers face funding needs for state government.

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Oklahoma's six keys to attracting industry and tax caution

The article argues that states compete for industries by six factors: raw materials fuel water labor proximity to markets and tax structure. Oklahoma has strong labor and water but weak closeness to major markets and mixed resource advantages. It warns against raising taxes now, noting current plans could kill competitive prospects despite existing favorable and unfavorable tax elements.

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Ada News: Shakespeare Trip And School Notes

Ada News reports college students from East Central traveling to Oklahoma City to see Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Laureate Olivier receiving accolades. The note covers April Fool’s reflections, a Ladies Aid fundraiser, and rural school hot lunch guidelines, plus cotton production trends in Oklahoma and a two-legged chick to stir local interest at a poultry farm.

Oklahomie City Laureate Olivier Academy of Motion Pictures Hollywood Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church

Economy in flux as prices drift and wages worry

The piece outlines a mixed outlook with cattle hogs and used cars declining in value while some paper and clothing lines rise. It argues price trends depend on wages and production costs, noting supply catching up with demand and predicting only cautious movement rather than drastic changes in the next months.

Suppy Aes

Secret Seven Lays Plans Against Truman's Proposals

A group of Republican senators nicknamed the "secret seven" has begun full scale opposition to President Truman's legislative program. Members include Wherry Nebraska Brewster Maine Tenner Capehart Bricker Malome Kemn and Martin, meeting informally to map strategy against Democratic proposals. They differ from a prior 14 senator block urging liberal measures, with Morse among them calling themselves liberals.

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School Bus Rolls Over Near Norman

A school bus overturned in a ditch near Norman as about 40 Sulphur schoolgirls escaped uninjured en route to a Future Homemakers meeting. Station wagon driver Margaret West, 28, an instructor at Sulphur, attempted to pass the bus and also left her car in the ditch. The crash occurred during clear conditions with highway patrol on scene.

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Ada Public Library Announces March Additions of Books

Ada Public Library reveals new March titles across fiction and non fiction. Notable authors include Elizabeth Bowen Kay-The Gentle, Hamilton, John P Point of No Return and Pearl S Buck American Argument. Numerous science and history volumes add breadth to the Ada shelves.

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Green Cleared Of Manslaughter

In Miami Oklahoma a district court jury found Lord Green a 32 year old Picher truck driver not guilty of manslaughter in the death of his brother William Fuller 51. The jury deliberated about eight hours and reported to District Judge Williare M Thomas around midnight. Testimony began Thursday. Fuller a former Tulsa resident was found dead outside a Miami night club last December following a confrontation.

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No Ghost Writer Talking When Churchill Speaks

A reader notes Churchill's oratory during a MIT Boston convocation, praising his directness and spiritual focus. The piece highlights Churchill's insistence on self authored, rehearsed speeches and his reputation as a master of English prose without ghost writers.

Churchill Winsten Churchill Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston

Ryder dies at 82. Rock Products founder

W E Ryder, 82, president and founder of Rock Products Manufacturing Corp, dies Friday. The plant in town planned to begin operation, marking a major milestone for the company and local industry.

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April Packed With Activities In Ada This Year

Ada area calendar lists diverse events from April 3 choir rehearsals to district meets, Army Day programs, music contests, and Easter services. Notable items include United Choir rehearsals, FFA banquets, 4-H health exams, district scholastic and track meets, and a feature on Ryder’s plant developments in Ada.

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Tax Collections Unusually Good in Pontotec County

County treasurer Wirgut Hunt reports high tax receipts by the first of the month with a large portion of back taxes paid. Many properties are now free due to settlements, and resale listings are shrinking with only 15 bronze items advertised for the May 9 sale. The county previously had around 800 items listed, down from over 300 last year.

Wirgut Hunt Wig Pontotec Marty

Church Takes New Route to Build in Guthrie

Guthrie Oklahoma April 4 The Assembly of God church moves into the grocery business to finance a new building. Members buy out Lave Gay owner of one of the chest grocery stores. Steve Intie Glen Johnson secretary treasurer of the young people's group will have store manager duties.

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