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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1949

Page

7

Property Sale Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

The Pontotoc County Oklahoma sheriff will sell at public auction the described property under a court order. The sale aims to settle a partition in the referenced district court case with bidders offering cash bids for the land parcels described, including sections and quarters of the listed townships and adjoining rights of way, with separate assignments for surface and mineral rights as ordered.

K Deere Mada Mtn Sherif Pontotos County Oklahoma Aite Palhlin Canh Huaring Ang Steg Peraony Pnetotog Nate Atrornes Ait Sevben Tom D Merlown Cousty Antlers Howard Phillips Millerton Atterbury Amtleye Herald Paul Stewart Anticra American Stewart Herald B. T Phillips Kiamichi Valey Bushmataha Gen ‘Tive Prinips Stme

Dr Whitney Named To Red Cross Post

Dr Whitney, a former city health official, was named to a Red Cross post and is expected to aid state health services. He succeeds Dr Raymond Wenge in the service, joining the organization as a veteran health figure.

Dr. Whitney Red Cross Post Red Cross Whitney Newel Buangant Sutton Asoy Ivan Puthe Asociacn Raymond Wenge

Gasoline Tax Boost Debate Continues in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma House debates a gasoline tax boost proposed to raise funds for roads and rural county projects. Supporters argue the measure funds needed road upkeep and county buildings, while opponents say it burdens motorists and taxpayers. Governor Roy Turner and lawmakers face resistance from taxpayers and critics in the Senate and House.

Snakes Get Repieve As Weather Delays Hunt

In Okla a week extension given as weather softens for the annual snake hunting season. The Battlesnake Hunters Association postponed the event to Sunday April 10 due to unsettled weather. Strong winds and unsettled skies have kept snakes hidden in their holes.

Oreene Okla Gypsant Hills Stomak Association of Battlesnake Hunters

House Appropriations backs anticommunism and FBI funding

The House Appropriations Committee proposed an omnibus bill totaling 74,218,102 with substantial boosts for the Voice of America and the FBI. The package funds State Justice Commerce departments and the judiciary for the next year, with major agency allocations and notable increases for domestic intelligence and antitrust efforts amid Truman’s requests. The Voice of America program aims to inform global audiences behind the Iron Curtain, while the FBI expands countersubversion activities and staff.

William F. Arbogast Washington House Appropriations Committee House Tee State Department Voiue of America FBI Voice of America America Eiewers Bath State, Justice and Commerce Departments Federal Judiciary Truman Commitrce Justice Department Ecommerce Judiciary Hoover Comm

Wagon's Staff Leaves OU Humor Magazine Over Article

Norman Otis reports April 5 that the University of Oklahoma humor magazine Wagon's staff resigned after editor Ross Cummings objected to a nightclub entertainer Lilly Christine article. Cummings refused further copy until an agreement with faculty, while supervisor C. Joe Halland said the story was deleted for not being in good taste. The publications board will consider the matter at its next meeting.

Norman Otis University of Oklahoma Ross Cummings Fanes City Lilly Christine Cummings C. Joe Halland Christine Fayette Copeland School At Journalism

Pearl-essence factories near us attract demand

Pearl-essence, derived from scales of small fish, is in high demand. Factories near the herring base in Norway are producing this synthetic pearl substitute.

Norway Herring

Ada Man Reports TV Broadcasts From Fort Worth First

Ada resident Rey Willard, a radio repairman, bought a RCA TV set at 905 East Fourth and received Fort Worth broadcasts with picture or sound but not both. He attended TV school in Oklahoma City and predicts many Ada buyers once WKY begins TV broadcasts, as he watched fights, movies, and Churchill’s Boston speech.

Rey Willard Ada East Fourth FL Worth Texas Willard Henry and Brown Music Company WKY Oklahoma City

Bank Worker Takes Money Fraud Case Ends in Florida Arrest

Washington reports Richard H. Crowe, an assistant manager at New York National City Bank, seized in Daytona Beach, Florida, on charges of stealing a large sum. FBI traced him after he vanished March 27, with $131,153.43 recovered and more previously located. Crowe admitted taking funds but gave no single amount, and authorities plan arraignment in Jacksonville.

Washington Richard H. Crowe Daytona Beach Fla New York National City Bank Crowe FBI J. Edgar Hoover Crave Florida Heaver Inc Staten Island Heaver F Atlentic Ocean Howver New York City St. Augustine Dayeytana Beach I Richard Karr Sparta N. J Crewe Tay Hoover U.S Jacksonville

Jail break nipped at Oklahoma county jail

A planned jail break was halted at the Oklahoma County Jail. During a routine check partly-sawed bars and a rope ladder were found in a cell where eight men were housed. Jailer J A Spivey reported no saw blades located.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma County J. A. Spivey Altus Okla Jackson County American Legion the Legion Zach Board of

Fight Projects In This Area Part Of SPA Proposal

In Washington April the SPA plan proposes a large construction program if the Senate approves an approved bill funding the Southwestern Power Administration for the next fiscal year. The schedule lists numerous substation and line projects across Oklahoma with dates, costs, and contractors, including extensions, 66 kilovolt lines, and new substations from Weleetka to Bennington, Hugo, Idabel, and Broken Bow, among others, totaling hundreds of thousands to millions in expected outlays.

Washington Senate House Southwestern Power Administration SPA Douglas Wright Weleetka Fort Gibson Webbers Okla Webbers Forts Tenkiller Ferry Webpera Park Lula Lindsay Anadarko Comanche Wilson Tan Walters Marietta Russett Madi Ringling Maarietta Tishomingo Okfs Tishominga Connerville Lake Ada Tula Salpher Cornerville Fishaminge Moldenville

State Reform Bill Clears Senate For House Action

Oklahoma City April 3 a double barreled state reform program won senate approval and moves to the house of representatives Two bills would classify all state jobs and create a central purchasing agency under the board of affairs authored by Sen Raymond Gacy Madi The personnel board would only recommend not enforce and exemptions kept for the highway department and state colleges The act would not set salary scales and a six member advisory council was removed for now with possible return in floor debate in the house

Bayton Bear Oklahoma City Senate House of Representatives Board of Affairs Raymond Gacy Madi Gary Highway Department Virgil Medlock Fitzhugh Senate Pri Knveroor The Highway Commission Tax Depariment of Public Welfare Ard Regents High At Education State Board of Education Corporation Commission Department of Public Sheals House

Biggerstaff sells interest in papers in Oklahoma

Pim Biggerstaff, a veteran Oklahoma newspaperman with 60 years in the trade, announces sale of his interests in the Record Democrat and the Tribune to Paul F. Miller of Broken Arrow. The transfer takes effect April 1. Miller and Walton of Broken Arrow organize the Newspaper Printing Corp to operate the papers. Biggerstaff plans to retire, fish and travel.

Waconer Okla Pim Bignerstaff Oklahoma Pee Record Democrat the Tribune Paul F. Miller Broken Arrow Wagoner

U S Assembly Targets Hungary and Bulgaria Criticism

The report details a U N assembly debate condemning Hungary and Bulgaria for treason and wartime actions. Malik accuses the U S, Australia and Bolivia of pushing anti Hungary Bulgaria resolutions while claiming peace treaty violations. An article from Berlin cites Soviet military press claiming eastern Europe outproduced the U S and could field more soldiers.

Pasa Can Bulgaria Phay Ulgaria Ine Shale Mindazetty Malik Assembly Egaings Hungary U. N United States Australia Bolivia U.S U. S Wall Street Mali Atlantic Berlin Europe Russia West

Progress Toward Settlement of New York Taxi Strike

New York reports some progress in ending the citywide taxi strike as more cabs operate and violence declines. Forty eight arrests occurred in outbreaks since the walkout began at 4 30 am EST. About 1 374 of the citys 1 000 odd taxicabs were operating by 6 pm, with 5 000 cabs expected for Sunday. Joseph EB O Grady of the labor relations division announced the progress at a news conference attended by striking unit officials and Mayor Willian O Dwyer held talks with union leaders and employers. The strike, now nearing its eleventh month, involves the citys 36 000 drivers and seeks wage increases and benefits.

New York Medister Usion Faliey Taxi Company Joseph EB. O'Grady Johnn. Lawis United Mine Workers Grady Willian O Dwyer Fiesleike Ene Yntom Giso

New Calffe Disease Threatens Herds Across States

Dr. B T Simms of the Agriculture Department warns in testimony before a House subcommittee that a new calf disease dubbed XT foe is threatening herds in about 30 states. He described skin lesions, eye discharge, drooling, and a tongue growth, with a high fatality rate and rising spread, alongside efforts to combat foot and mouth disease in the region.

Washington B. T. Simms Agriculture Department Bureau of Animal Industry House Agriculture Department Simms Br. Simms de. Sims

Pvt Sparks Buried At Antlers Sunday

Pvt Sparks 25 died in New Guinea action. Buried at Antlers Sunday after services at First Baptist, with graveside rites by VPW post. Survivors include two sisters, one in Overton Texas and another in Washington state. he played baseball and football in Ore City before enlisting in 1941. Born May 39, YOUN, in Ore City.

Grorse Etna New Guinea First Baptist Ankers Howard Davis Astor First Methodist Church Antinoe VPW

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