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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

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Ada Bankers Gather for District Meet and Events

Bankers assemble in Ada for Group Five Oklahoma Bankers Association activities. Members play golf at Oak Hills and gather at the Aldridge hotel for informal morning sessions. Principal speaker at the evening banquet is R. Elric Thompson of Tulsa with luncheon appearances by Thompson at the Chamber of Commerce. Local officials manage registration and events led by Tommie Manes and Clifton Byrne with Tony Murphy and Carter Collier handling registration.

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Postmasters Invade Ada Readiness for Thirteenth Annual Convention

Oklahoma postmasters prepare for the thirteenth annual convention in Ada with registration at 9 am Friday. Workers at the local post office report all is ready for the open house and sightseeing trips while directors and more than 100 members are expected to arrive. The event runs Friday through Sunday with meetings led by Ratzlaff and other officials.

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United States Considers Role in Palestine Crisis

U S officials discuss possible American military involvement in Palestine amid UN debate. Warren Austin, American delegate, says the United Nations assembly may authorize aid to a new government while Washington questions the president and Congress about constitutional authority to deploy forces. The record notes concerns about commitments and legality as the British rotate troops and tensions rise toward a potential closely watched action.

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Airstrip Planning Meeting Announced

In Muskogee on April 28 and May 4 officials discuss airstrip planning. We m AVUUOn commission chair Jie o Burke will preside as meetings proceed with community officers and residents expected to attend.

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Two Die as Trucks Collide West of Luther Oklahoma

A crash midwest of Luther Oklahoma left one man dead and another severely injured when two trucks collided. Rudene Bot died in the incident while James Cole of Windriver was listed in critical condition after a heavy tractor trailer carrying vegetables burned.

Olela Midwest Luther Oklahoma James Cole Windriver

Weather forecast fragment with cloudy periods tonight

Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with temperatures in the 60s. A few spots may reach upper 60s with cooler readings near 35 tonight.

Sensational acts join Ada Rodeo lineup in August

Houston show stars Jack Knapp and his wife, famed for a tiny size and big voices, headline the Ada Rodeo with a clown act once seen at major fairs. Also signed are the Liberty Horse act, White Sisters in Roman riding, Ray Ramsey, Nancy Briges, and Ruth Marian among others. Banking talks in Ada highlight modern services and finance theories.

Jack Knapp Houston Mounston Knope Avi Dia Krapp Barnum and Bailey Visa California Adis Liberty Horse Act Boston Madison Square Garden Tull Elks Club Rodeo Vomantlcenjen Ray Ramsey Nancy Briges Tulss Ruth Marian Orl

Stonewall Hosts Amateur Show and Charity Event

Stonewall residents filled the Main theater for a benefit movie and amateur revue organized by the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds support a new fire truck, theater equipment, and other projects to be announced. next Tuesday night a presentation by Ada’s Chamber of Commerce will feature top acts from Wednesday’s show.

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Special Test Set for Saturday at Oklahoma School Plan

Special examination in Oklahoma school law and agriculture will be given Saturday Ami] 24 at 8 a m. Free for any teacher or student needing credit in these subjects for teacher certification. A $2 fee applies. Also, the eighty grade examination for unaccredited elementary schools is scheduled for Friday April 30 beginning at 9 a m in Baschels office.

Oklahoma Amy At & A Baschels

Jews Seize Haifa in Hot Night Battle

Haifa sees night battle as Haganah forces capture the port area after heavy fighting. Arab National Committee spokesmen report ceasefire terms, including freedom of movement and deportation of Arab troops, with Arabs guaranteed civic rights under British protection. Estimates of casualties differ. Haganah cites higher Arab losses while downplaying civilian harm.

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Cobalt as Radium Substitute Discussed by AEC Chairman

Chairman Lilienthal said the Atomic Energy Commission found cobalt could offer an inexpensive cancer treatment but stressed it had not been clinically tested. He claimed cobalt might be shaped into a form to emit radioactivity like radium and cited its industrial use and potential cost savings. A preliminary report on a new enemy development test was also noted with few details.

Washington David E. Lillemthal Atomic Energy Compission Cabintt Nary Trum Jon Peacetine Lilienthal vAtormic Energy Commission Bidar Libertal Hart

Rain Falls Over Northwest Oklahoma Cities

Weather report notes rainfall across northwestern Oklahoma with sections receiving up to an inch. Towns listed include Beaver 26, Alva 19, Guymon 9, and Cloudsee with temperatures near the high 90s. The piece records a hot midweek spell across the state with notable warmth in Wawriksa.

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Blue Cross Drive Ends Monday for county enrollment

The countywide enrollment drive for the Blue Cross hospital plan ends Monday. Eligible individuals and families can apply to receive hospital care coverage for the coming year or longer depending on plan availability.

Blue Cross Drive Mandie Wetaees

Oklahoma's Jess Larson May Be No. 3 Man in ECA Setup

Oklahoma's Jess Larson is discussed as a possible No. 3 official backing Hoffman in the European Recovery Act program. The article notes Larson's uncertain timing, influence with White House aides, and the impact on ECA plans including multi million dollar allocations for Europe and Croatia Britain aid. It mentions other figures like Axel Evretinen and Paul Hoffman, with debates over leadership on the ECA list and the political maneuvering surrounding Truman’s administration.

Oklahoma Jess Larson Hoffman MSIL APL Harsom Axel Evretinen Nep Bruntoys Gvlis Stidoerntlesmeter Karson Ap Spub ECA Paul &. Hoffman Larfort Moffman Truman White House Euope Hoffiman Britain EUAN Lope Et Taare Durseip

Motor Car Crash Leaves Parker Brothers Hurt

Joe Parker in poor condition after a two car collision near Stratford on Thursday morning. Brother George Parker fair with a fractured skull and internal injuries reported. four others injured as vehicle veered off the road while Joe dozed at the wheel. R. Parker and two other passengers bore minor injuries. car occupants were taken to local hospital for treatment. The driver reportedly fell asleep, causing the wreck that occurred while they were traveling together.

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Busy Oklahoma Criminal Appeals Court Hears Shimley Case

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals held a busy session hearing appeals from Custer County and others. The Shimley case featured arguments over kidnapping charges against Mrs. Jo Sams and her bootlegger employer Williy Joe Kelley, with Kelley’s charge later dropped. Clifford Stanton and Pat Kelley, both Chicago residents, received one year each.

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Miners Back to Work Amid Welfare Fund Dispute

Washington reports say miners may return to work as a trustee meeting on the Welfare Fund is delayed. The plan would pay monthly pensions to miners aged 62 plus, funded by the fund with objections from the employer representative. Federal actions and fines loom over the strike as court orders tempers flare and the back-to-work call hangs in the balance.

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Pessimist and Optimist Clash Over Hidden Truths

A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a debate between a pessimist and an optimist about locating a missing wife. The fragment references a piecemeal view of perception and a 98 cent lace curtain, suggesting a domestic or investigative context without full clarity.

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