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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1948

Page

3

Reds Build Balkan Arsenal In Yugoslav Factories

A fragmented report describes a Yugoslav arsenal under construction across Derifies and Belgrade areas, with heavy industry shifting from agriculture to war materiel. It notes labor conscription, German technologists, and youth mobilization.

Reds Balkan Yugoslav Sogdan Baditsa Bulan Es In Vrepstiy Amd Milutriis Milovan Dyasshostewrits Riond Stalin Tioslavia Susytars Agrix Bh Bathuns Eakbrustz Mercs Myussid Sovoet Curminy Zonsoy Coneu Youth Movement America Br' Reagujevee Sweddacrey Valyvo Qiso Serbia Amfant Durjion Pey Dent Heeve Cean Belgrade Invik Triesty Temhaltel Sprade Steel Czechonea Af Zersum Rarse Yuge Iuy Yugoslavia Tito Russie

Community Club and Extension Meetings Schedule

A listing of district and home demonstration events in McAlester and county by April 21. Highlights include poultry meeting led by B.G. Ware on April 6 in county court room, delegates to the district council, 4-H health exams on April 10, and weekly club meetings across Cedar Grove Vaness Allen McLish Francis and Roft with exact dates and locations.

Penly B.G. Ware Extension Poultryman Mentlope Stillwater Rue Thompson Nethe Tew Bra Mie Richards Home Demonstration Council McAlester Wemnesbury Home Demonstraton Wort Sallie Mil Esa Bymnoris Irmingham Alabame Neva Davis Francis Saturcey Cedar Grove Vaness Allen McLish Roft

Dust Fogs Western Kansas Saturday

A severe dust storm swept western Kansas on Saturday reducing visibility on wheat lands and highways to two feet near Keeney and Calhoun. Sheriff warnings urged motorists to avoid long drives west as visibility worsened, with one tractor trailer incident and minor damage reported. Elsewhere Enid announced free tree distributions and planting plans, while an unrelated political note mentioned Truman and a Virginia governor candidate.

Bays Ikos Earl Shirties Kansas Keeney I Hays Bilfert Bertr Herr Calby Ras Koeney Kerr Wren Rae Trego County Bilis County

Oklahoma Railroads Hit With Interim Freight Rate Boost

Oklahoma railroads win a 20 percent interim freight rate increase approved by the State Corporation Commission. The measure applies to coal to Harrah and certain brick, clay, and fertilizer products, with exemptions for sand and gravel. A final hearing on the applications is planned, with a June 24 deadline for nearby contracts and highway construction costs discussed by officials.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Corporation Commission B. Bee Harrah

Chiang May Step Asnt As Chinese President

Nanning April report states Chiang Kai Shek will not seek reappointment as president of China. Hu Shih, president of Peking University and former Washington ambassador, is named as potential successor while Kuomintang remains the dominant force. The national assembly sits to choose a postconstitutional president amid shifting leadership.

Chiang Harold K Milks Nanning Ching Kam Shek China Generalissime Kuermimti Panky Stithh Wight Rerrain Shima Hu Shih Peking University Washington National Assembly

Voter turnout rise eyed for 1948 U S election

U S census estimates show about 93 541 000 potential voters eligible in November 1948, 10 000 000 more than in 1944. Women may outnumber men by roughly 579 000. major parties and civic groups push get out the vote with voter information and outreach nationwide. The League of Women Voters promotes informed participation through handbooks and community services across 33 states.

Jane Babs Washington United States U.S Cengus Burcow Tr ix CTC PAC Juntor Chamber of Commerce League of Women Voters Wah Grand Rapids Mich Carre Chapman Catt Amma Love Strauss Macry Clveton Iegal

County dairy meetings to boost production in April

Two countywide dairy production meetings will be held April 6 and 8, hosted by the Oklahoma Agricultural Institute and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. In Coalgate and Clarita, agricultural instructors and veterans will present dairy program details, discuss heifer acquisitions, and review herd improvements. Over 130 attendees joined the recent soil training school conducted by FFA and 4 H groups.

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April 18 Vote on Italian Reds Running Government

Washington reports on the Italian elections of April 14 showing how the vote will shape a permanent government. The article outlines Italy’s move from monarchy to a two house system with a premier and cabinet needing parliamentary confidence, and explains potential outcomes if communists gain or fail to gain a majority.

Tames Marlow Washington ABC Mussolini Italy Brey Allan Fb Senate Depiebios Artiumest syMibel Rate ernIene Ttalivn Vitvra Ubenyay Ig Exper Ph Saat Fos Eter Interior Cabiinet Parament Br Palin Trig Calainet Mike Pig Heyn Phi Ries Win & Trajarlie Scath Promnier Pat Prowp Smet Anc

Judge Orders Lewis To End Coal Strike

Federal judge orders United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis to end the three week coal strike. Judge Matthew F. McGuire issues a temporary restraining order at 7:50 p.m. EST directing both unions and soft coal operators to resume work and to pursue good faith negotiations under Taft-Hartley. The order, valid until April 14, follows President Truman’s directive to seek an injunction under the national emergency provisions and signals potential further action if no settlement is reached.

Max Ball Norman Walker Washington John L. Lewis Matthew F. McGuire Justice Department Truman Tom Clark Thas Tech Nn Lewis Setly Ward United Mine Workers Lewis Liz Cyon iLewis UMW Healg T_S United States Trummen Forseht Sec APL Oak Ridge, Tenn Board of Iquiry Trumvam Genavel Tom Clark Shixing

Ada C of C Folder Gains Wide Acclaim in 1947 Drive

Ada Chamber of Commerce distributes a folder titled What your Chamber of Commerce Did in 1947 to organizations across the United States. The publication, filled with activities and printed programs, drew rapid interest from many cities and chambers. Local secretary-manager Kilker notes plans to promote membership and institute courses during a Southwest Institute session in Dallas.

Chamber of Commerce Ada Chamber of Commerce United States Folter Ade Carsbor United States Chamber of Commerce News Washington, D. C Chamber of’ Commerce Keith Marshall B. S.C S. News Beavers Falls Laddington Mich Freemont Ohio St. Joseph Moch Manhattan Men Ozturtwa Payne Ais Kilgore Tex Cody Wit Apaconda Mont Warrenton Pierre S. Es Juntellonw City Kon Amsterdam Lancaster Las Viagas N. M Wolly Bastam N.Y

Japan May Move Scrap Steel Sales After War

Japan weighs a plain to sell scrap steel potentially bought from the United States before the war. An official of the Japan Transoceanic Steel Co estimated stockpiled scrap at about 2,500,000 tons with further supplies from stockpiles and war remnants. The plan would see 20,000 tons of alloy scrap go to highly blitzer facilities to aid the Japanese war machine.

Tokyo Apal United States Allivé Heagenaders Japan Tran I Stan! Co

Arkansas Negroes Ready For Walkout

Arkansas Negro Democrats say they will be prepared if white Democratic leaders walk out of the Philadelphia National Democratic convention. Dr. J. M. Robinson, president of the Arkansas Negro Democratic Association, announced seven delegates named to attend and cover vacancies caused by insurgent action. Delegates at large include Rev. Reed of Drew County and Rev. Brinson, with district delegates listed from Ashley, Jefferson, Miller, Purdy, and Prairie counties.

Little Rock Arkansas Philadelphia Sue Anvil Liberties J. M. Robinson Arkansas Negro Democratic Association Executive Truman Revinson Nop Sxistai Brokinson Af Reed Drew County T. W. Daniels Ashley County B. G Mallen Jefferson County G. €. Macker Miller County F A. Snodgrass Gray Pur Jaski County

Awards Made Girl Scouts Af Sulphur

Sulphur, Oklahoma Girl Scout Week events highlighted a pot luck supper and awards ceremony at First Christian Church. Mrs. W. E. Mountford led the Sulphur Girl Scout Council, with investitures conducted by Mrs. Buel Green. Senior troop leadership included Mrs. Mountford, Townsley, and Bryan Batthmore. awards covered Outdoor, My Troop, Book Binding, Hospitas, Prints, Sewing, and Scribe across three intermediate troops. Buster Posh chaired the program and oversaw arrangements.

Oxla Ceorge Duka Leo Rorsatsan First Christian Church W. E. Wountford Suighur Girl Scout Counel Buel Green Treans Amd WD Mountford John. Townsley Bryan Batthmore Buster Posh

Kurtz to Direct Houston Symphony in 3-Year Deal

Russian born conductor Kurtz, 46, will direct the Houston Symphony for a three year term. He leaves Kansas City after a six year tenure, where salaries rose from 20,000 to 236,000 overall. He will be in charge as director and conductor, with ensemble size growing from 72 to 90. Houston has had no regular conductor for two years. Kurtz debuted with the New York Philharmonic after coming to the United States in 1940.

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