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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1948

Page

8

Kerr Opens Senate Campaign Before Home Crowd

Oklahoma voters hear a lengthy speech by a Democratic candidate for United States Senate. The candidate pledges loyalty to the party, champions labor rights, soil and water conservation, veterans’ benefits, housing, and nationwide economic growth, while urging expansion of military and social programs consistent with the state’s interests and national security.

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Compromise Government Quells Colombian Revolt After Attack

Turmoil in Colombia ends with a new conservative cabinet as Eduard Santos reports the government plans to quell street violence. Bogota and Medellin face clashes, fires, and sniper activity while observers track uprisings spreading to Paraguay and Venezuela. About 100 Americans in Bogota evacuate under military protection.

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Pacific Gold Mine in Aluminum Ore Found in Ex-Japan Palau Islands

A wartime report claims a rich bauxite ore deposit, nickname Pacific Gold Mine, lies in the Palau islands group 500 miles east of the Philippines. Experts estimate potential reserves up to 80,000,000 tons, with 8,080,000 tons of exploitable ore in Basselthuap and possible 2,000,000 tons of alumina. Navy officers foresee American mining involvement to aid war needs and bolster domestic aluminum supply.

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Russia's Building Greatest of Air Forces

Air Secretary Symington told the House Armed Services Committee that Russia is building the greatest air force in the world. He cited draft legislation to fund armed forces with about 554,500 more personnel and increased air combat troops. The committee discussed age limits for registration and broader military bills, with delays due to Defense Department input and political wrangling.

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Self-Government Spreads Say Jews

An Israeli Jewish agency spokesman announced plans for a self governed Jewish authority in the Holy Land. They stated readiness for an independent regime by May 16, asserting Zionist leadership seeks to establish a Jewish government in the region amid British administration.

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J D Gaar Jr in Sheriff Race

J D Gaar Jr enters politics as a Democrat candidate for sheriff. He hails from a prominent local family at Gacy Corner and pledges to enforce the law while focusing on education, roads, churches, and community service. The article sketches his background and hopes for voter support.

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Court Puls Okay On Two Provises To 1-H Labor Act

The district court upheld two provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act limiting union political spending and financial disclosures. Judges Wilbur K. Miller and Olitha J. Laws backed the provisions restricting union funds use, while Judge Be Barrett Prettyman dissented. NLRB chief counsel hailed the ruling as strengthening anti communist measures in labor.

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Disease Spread Worries Cattlemen

Cattlemen express concern over disease threats spreading through cattle shipments. They call for border fence construction, an appointed administrator, and eradication programs coordinated with Mexico and local authorities to prevent disruptions in commerce and animal health.

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Mass B 29s Fly in Large Transatlantic Strike Plan

Westover AFB Mass April 13 one of the U S air force s mightiest B 29 formations sails for Germany in a peacetime mass flight described as a training mission for long range transoceanic operations. About three dozen superfortresses of the 45th Air Force join three squadrons to Brest Paris and Furstenfeldbruck before returning.

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Pvt Powers Body Returned to Oklahoma for Burial

The body of Pvt. Thomas Mayo Powers 41 killed in action March 2 is being returned to Oklahoma. He will be laid to rest at Fort Gibson on Monday April 19 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Fort Gibson. He previously lived in Ada and Richmond California and served nine years in the Marine Corps. Survived by his mother Mrs. Mel Powers and others including two brothers and two sisters.

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Rattle Snake Hunt Draws Thousands in Oklahoma Hills

About 2,000 rattlesnake hunters from 18 states converged on northwestern Oklahoma’s Cherokee Hills for a three day convention. Ray Barnum of California bagged the day's largest catch at 66 inches and 19 pounds, while his party took 63 snakes. The event included safety incidents and salt processing of snakes for laboratories.

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