Ada US Skyway Route 77 Routed Across Nation via Ada
Ada Chamber of Commerce leader announces Skyway 77 routing across Oklahoma reaching Ada as a marker town. The plan spans Louisiana Texas Arkansas Kansas Colorado Wyoming Montana and beyond with CAA insignia and air markers. Celebrations planned in Ada and Oklahoma City tied to the Aeronautical Center dedication and International Series events.
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Ada
Guy E. Tarash
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma
Washington
Tai Sk
Mon Sthedulrad
Orleis
Greet Falls
Mont
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Jehoma
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
ASA
Cal.s
Hay
Des
Canseda
Aluskymh
Edmaunton
Winnipes
Mexico
South Amerea
Snro
United States
Mike Witke Siirip
Kn Trarkera
Amhteetar Mare
Miersmuta
Arting Caa Aion
CAA Aeronautical Center
Oklahoma City
Siti Adie
Wilky Juliaple
Helethar
Skyway
Adaenroutz
Oklahama City
Weather Summary for Friday Forecast
Weather notice indicates warmer conditions tonight with light winds. Friday will see highs in the mid to upper sixties and lows in the thirties to mid forties with a cool start in northern regions and warmer readings toward the southeast.
Hundreds of Young Musicians Attend Oklahoma Music Festival
A large music festival unfolds with hundreds of young musicians participating. Plans cover bond sales for Oklahoma counties, volunteer workers, and a schedule of concerts at East Central institutions. Contest events span instrumental and vocal divisions across multiple sites, with public attendance invited.
William Soward Accident Victim In Modesto California
William Soward 27 a former Acta resident was killed in a Modesto California crash Sunday morning. He was driving with a passenger who suffered cuts and bruises as their car left the highway and hit a tree. Services are set for Saturday.
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C. Soward
Acta
Modesta
Calif
Saturdas
Soward
Modesto
Pine Grove
California
Soware
Lyon
MacArthur Waiting On Nebraska Vote
General Douglas MacArthur waits for Nebraska primary results as he contemplates a public statement on his presidential candidacy. Tokyo observers note the statement’s vagueness signals withdrawal. Japanese editors express disappointment while acknowledging his loss of prestige in the United States. Nipponese papers have yet to comment editorially.
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Russel
Breines
Tokyo
Nebraska
Presidenti 1
Abel End
Somal Ube
Sarma
United
Nige Ponese
Early Results in District Musical Contests
Morning judging yields mixed standings with several names lingering in top tiers. Students from Bowlegs, Sulphurs, and Ada area schools appear among superior and excellent recognitions, while others show good results across categories.
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Setinat
Cit Bust
Col Tig Inc
Ehidee Wekve
Richard Renee Lovelars
Stak I
Schoolmarters Meet Set For April 14 In Pontatoe
Officials announced the final Pontatoe county school meeting of the year will be held April 14 at Homer Farm. County agent Geneste will preside. Homer Streetman is billed as humorist speaker with a singing group from Byng school to provide music. The March session was postponed and cancelled.
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Rosuriet
Jornas
Pontatoe Counity School
Wathe
SeeGneste
Crom
Homer Farm
Secord
Sax Saltwa
Powitreipeal Spraker
Street
Byng Scheefl
Turner Defends Oklahoma Road Program Amid Political Critique
Gov Roy J Turner, at the Oklahoma Grain Cooperative Association meeting, defended the states highway plan arguing it prioritizes widespread road access and city growth. He charged the Public Roads Administration and some officials with bias against Oklahoma while promising an impartial, nonpartisan drive to complete extensive improvements.
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Roy J. Turner
Amatter
Turner
Oklahoma Grain Cooperative Association
J. & Elliot
Public Roads
Oklahoma City
State Highway Commission
Fesrulae
Elliott
Turner i
Monty
Oklahoma
Owith
Longshoremen Balk At Heming Load Russ Liner
In New York April a Soviet freighter Rossia sailed with 12 passengers for Mediterranean ports and Odessa while longshoremen refused to load 5000 bags of mail. They balked at unloading and blocked work citing conditions, delaying the ship for about an hour.
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BOP
Muwe
Rossia
Yeshrrfax
Mediterranean
Odesse
Russia
Water Front
Te Inernational Tongshortemen's Association
APT
Sussid
Truman Seeks Immediate Funds to Expand U S Air Forces
President Truman asks Congress for an immediate appropriation to fund rapid expansion of the U S Air Forces. The drive follows a flood of letters from Americans worried by Italian Communist activity and a campaigning week in Italy ahead of pivotal parliamentary elections. Reports from Communist and anti-Communist sectors indicate heightened efforts to sway voters with posters and demonstrations.
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Congress
U. S
Rome
Popular Front
America
Italy
Sme
Avanti
Socialist Front
Christian Democrats
Pups
Tromt
Romie
Tornadoes Strike Illinois Indiana Killing Three
Reports describe deadly tornadoes striking Illinois and Indiana causing at least three deaths and widespread damage. Cabret City area near Chicago and the northwest Indiana region suffered heavy destruction with property losses in the thousands while mobile homes and businesses faced damage and communications were disrupted. Thunderstorms extended from the Great Lakes to the Ohio Valley with snow and rain in northern regions and several towns reporting power and infrastructure impacts.
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Hlinois
Indiana
Cabret City
Sary-Famamiond
Winos
Federal Weather Bureau
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Ieuan
Michigan
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Kemtucky
Pennessee
Middle Atlantic
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Miein von
Minot
Williston
D. E
Ralph Labarg
Calumet Cr
Cogk
Amy
Wni
Would Admit Negro Students to A. UL
In Tuscaloosa Alabama Morvisory Williams of Montgomery spoke at a public gathering on campus urging admission of Negro students to the University of Alabama. Williams, a candidate for student association president, faced boos as he linked his views to a broader Christian and federal constitution stance. He is son of Aubrey Williams publisher of the Southern Farmer.
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Ala
Metro
University of Alabama
Willams
Montgomery
Williams
Students Association
Auebrey Williams
Ana
MYA
District Convention Selects Dewey-Liking GOP Delegates
Ada delegate CL McArthur and Emly of Chanley chosen as Dewey leaning delegates amid pre convention talk. Other names include Griges of Shawnee as alternates and Embry as reserve. Patrick of Sapulpa chaired, Mrs Grace Pool and Mrs Levi Ackley elected officers. Dewey supporters and Wisconsin result noted as influencing sentiment. Coal counties represented varied. several districts listed.
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CL. McArthur
Ada
Philis Emly
Chanley
Delegee Dublican
Ackley
Harden City
C. ¢. Hawks
Shawnee
L. B. Honson
Mines
Oklahom
Pour Sayre
M-Arthur
Embry
Dewey
Wisconsin
Stassen
Russia and Britain Trade Blame Over Fighter Escort
BERLIN April 8 A Soviet spokesman said Moscow is again weighing fighter planes to escort transports to Berlin amid Western protests after Monday's collision of a Soviet fighter with a transport from London. He defended Sokolovsky statements as a misreading by British officials. American officials indicated the United States would likely follow suit if needed.
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Heitaln
Xild
Russia
Hfe
London
Marshal Vassily DB
Sokalovsky
Sokolovsky
Brt Beian
Ite
Escaped convict sighted near Ada. police on high alert
Reported escapee from a Texas penitentiary headed toward Ada region, with state police and highway patrol mobilized for road blocks southwest of Ada. Observer said the convict, armed and dangerous, was last seen traveling from Davis toward Ada. no capture by Wednesday night. By Thursday afternoon agencies continued to seek details and watch for the man. In Okla Wewoka city commission delays special election on council manager government petition bearing 420 signatures seeks delay.
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Texas
Highway Patrol
Ada
Davis
Ady
Wewoka
Okla
Move Shunts Aside For Present Plans or UMIT Measures
President Truman asked Congress for an immediate appropriation of 3.723 billion for expansion of the air forces. The House Appropriations Committee planned a special meeting to consider the request and report a bill next week. The request sits within a broader 3 billion dollar push for defense for the next fiscal year.
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Anvil
Truman
House
Congress
Air Force Bilt
Air Force
Faber
R-My
Taber
State Armed Services Committee
Aenahe
WMT
Maybath
DSC
Byrd D-Vu
Russia
Candidate’s Twenty Five Year Old Photo Causes Debate
A political candidate faces scrutiny for using a photograph he produced a quarter century ago. Critics argue it misleads voters while supporters say it reflects longstanding values. The dispute centers on campaign ethics and historical context.
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