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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
4
Senator Glen H. Taylor says he is not leaving the Democratic party, the party is leaving him. He adds that his earlier acceptance as a Democrat was a mistake and expects the error will be corrected at the first opportunity.
A Washington budget forecast notes tax income is unpredictable and volatile. Incomes and corporate profits drive taxes, with price changes impacting corporate gains. Since 1940 inflation has made receipts exceed estimates, prompting concern for welfare, schools, and state programs if times grow hard.
The piece contrasts treatment of political opponents in the United States and Communist Russia, notes Hashmall's home destruction, discusses aging U.S. Highway 77 near Purcell to Norman with dangerous shoulders, and rails at lingering road funding and library project delays.
Reynolds leaves Tokyo for the United States after a clash with Chinese officials over his cancelled Everest expedition. The Chicago millionaire plans a refueling stop at Midway Island and expects to reach Hickam Field tomorrow afternoon. His wife and two children are to meet him in Hawaii.
Egyptian troops clashed with striking policemen and civilian mobs in Alexandria killing twenty people. Hundreds of police deserted their posts, shops looted, streetcars burned, and a harbor district warehouse was set ablaze as Prime Minister Nokrashy Pasha arrived from Cairo.
Two members of Binlarm's Soviet treaty delegation returned from Finland last night carrying new instructions. Urho Kekkonen and Soo Darhjelm had been in Finland two days. they returned here for a Soviet plane.
Fragmented report from Seoul notes a government stance delaying polls due to a solar eclipse. Sources conflict over dates and safety concerns. Police and officials cited potential impacts on turnout while campaigns advise caution as leaders discuss revised timing.
In Mernegerg Germany on April 11 the court acquitted Krupp and 11 co defendants on two war crimes counts related to the use of slave labor and planning Nazi invasions. Prosecutors said the ruling surprised them and the defense denied all charges, while Krupp’s son was not tried. The case tied to attempted prosecution of wartime acts by German industrialists and officials.
Fragmentary OCR record notes disputes over Salts in Austin and property issues tied to Goleman. British observers monitor a meeting generating cautious hopes for settlement of Gorsoin wars in Austria, amid a tense atmosphere and official positions.
President Truman nears naming a director for the European Recovery Program and discusses early steps of aid to Western Europe. Secretary Ross cites a likely announcement within hours, with possible delay due to adviser disagreements on cabinet appointments.
Report describes the USS LSWR La and related vessels at the Charleston Navy Yard undergoing inactive landing gear work. Crew notes preservation paint coatings and gussets, with wings and composite shields used to protect equipment from weather.
A moderately strong earthquake struck Manila today, causing damage in the city similar to January tremors. Butterflies are deemed a sacred symbol by various native tribes across regions.
Houston dispatch recalls Dan Moran native of Ohio who rose from oil field worker to president of Marland Oil and Continental Oil. Moran resigned as Continental president in 1928, led major expansion, and later served as company consultant until retirement. He would have turned 60 May 31.
Two people died in Oklahoma City on Sunday in separate crashes amid statewide traffic fatalities. An Oklahoma City man, 59, Dan iel Crons, struck by a vehicle after swerving to avoid a child pedestrian, died at the scene. The other victim, Taek Estes, 12, a former high school athlete, died from injuries sustained in a separate accident during the weekend.
The 27 000-ton carrier Valley Forge the 14 000-ton cruiser Fresno and four destroyers will visit Bergen Norway from April 26 to May. They will stop in England April 19 to 26 before heading to Norway as part of a goodwill mission. Valley Forge now in the Mediterranean for exercises with American ships is en route to the Pacific west coast from China.
Oklahoma City April 5 The anti Communist Oklahoma party led by ministers filed with the secretary of state and attorney general to protest the Oklahoma Progressive party bid for a state ballot spot labeling it illegitimate for its alleged communistic ties. Rev Jonathan Perkins and William Kitchen signed the statement alleging Walker party funding by unknown agents and accusing Henry Wallace supporters of undermining national defense. The document also asserts the party is not a legal entity and seeks to keep them off the ballot.
In early April 1933 miners from United Mine Workers pressed a four week strike across West Virginia and Pennsylvania, halting many soft coal pits. U.S. Steel and Frick Coke areas largely idle, with few mines operating. government injunctions urged resumption as maintenance crews kept some sites near Frick coke works idle.
Oklahoma branch of a national security committee adopted a plan for universal military training. Phil Ferxon of Woodward was named chairman with Roy Whittaker of Tulsa and W C Scott among the vice chairs. Other appointees include Joe Hermoa of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Doris Snow, state regent of the American Legion. The note recalls the Progressive Party’s 1912 Chicago convention as a historical anchor.
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