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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

3

Ada and Byng sweep East Central track honors

Ada and Byng high school teams dominated the East Central meet. Byng edged in Class B with 135 points while Ada earned top overall marks. medley records fell as Ada and Byng athletes posted strong sprint and field marks led by Wells and Hobbs with multiple event wins and near records. Local schools such as Shawnee, Tecumseh, and Seminole posted key performances.

Ada, Byng Ade Walla Brule Valley Duses B. Stringer Stawnee McCarver Ada Hershel Paes F. Tot Rowland James Haver Davis Cogrolh Tishomingos Luke Neely Ovet Beeva Tecumsch Boss van Iby Robert Nelson James Reeva Stubbiefielh Sawlege Intelvin Yidwell Ted Vielett Charles Jaartect Elmer Myrick R. BE. Costulow C. Williams James Taylor Carl Cus Ce ‘Alser

Du Pont Announces New Chemeal For Greener Equipment

Du Pont says it has developed a new chemeal claimed to improve efficiency, reduce wear, and benefit Navy and Army applications. The announcement mentions a calcium zinc mix and a claim of broader protective effects across fields.

Wilmington Del The du Pont Company Risnini DuPont Bro Besser

Man from Davis Seized in Broad Counterfeit Ring

George W. Kenney, 23, a Davis Ullistation operator, was arrested Friday as part of a nationwide counterfeit roundup. He is the sixth suspect seized, with notes buried on a farm and $10 counterfeit notes found in the case. Police say the fakes were well made and linked to a broader underworld operation, with multiple arrests in Muskogee and Springfield.

George W. Kenney Davis Vessef Spaysort Sarrnsted Ingveghim Olahoma City Springfield Huskogee Ogesaw Greer Muskogee Virgil Sweden Leaverwert Opal Hunt Sehrach Paul Schrach Oleburglar Tahoma Cine Marlin & Bahveer Greer Ctheea Muskogee Hove Gyger Oreek Marcly Kennedy Coy A. Mowdy Pontotoc County Jalilore la Redes

Brass Bucket May Turn To Jesse James' Gold

Lawton Oklahoma NEA Service reports a tarnished brass bucket linked to the Jesse James legend may reveal a hidden treasure. The bucket bears names and dates tied to the long lore, with officers and treasure hunters citing signs and potential maps. Local pursuit of the fabled cache continues amid conjecture of planted clues and historical figures.

Jesse James NEA Lawton Okla NEAS James Ming James Ging Joe Mf. Hunter Herbert Ponlule Paniek Archiv Serinlach Tinezassis Nunes Mt Brefivers Overton Charla Jones Cole Younger Uncle Gorge Fuyte Roy Baxter Bud Daiwie Mank Sotith Jensen Jty Abu Fis Sorenna Proauvet Sabulaus Jorune Poslek Ceemem

Fragmentary OCR Summary of Local Report Reads Quoted Phrases

A garbled OCR fragment cites an investigation into a death by apparent self harm and a car linked communication. It mentions Betty A Calif, April 29, and references telephoned messages and a boat or water surface. The text is highly corrupted with unreadable segments.

A. Calif Pepetsky

Cigarette Ban Sparks Russia Shipboard Controversy

In Philadelphia on April 11 the crew of the Pioneer reported that selling American cigarettes in Russia drew sharp questioning from Soviet officials. Seaman Frank Walker said a Soviet guard warned that such actions are not appreciated, while others noted no real demand and dismissed the practice as minor.

Philadelphia Pati Theumtlovs Frank Walker Walker Lee Irelani

Oklahoma City and Wilmington Win

Oklahoma City and Wilmington claim victory in an unclear report. The fragmentary text references April events, transportation shipments, and a message to Ashton with a hopeful token.

Oklahoma City Wilmington

American Editors Vote Stand Against Peacetime Censorship

Washington April 17. The American Society of newspaper editors voted against peacetime censorship and urged voluntary press government cooperation to safeguard national security while protecting sources. Fy Canhson was elected ASNE president, succeeding Ro Howard. Davi Lawrence proposed the censorship resolution.

Washington American Society of Newspaper Editors Canhsn Thiesian Sewnce Clordtor Ro Howard Cleveland News L, RB Blautehard Garnett Henatuubers Davi Lawrence United States News and World Report ASNE United States Edward J. Meenan Memphis Press Seimstan Dutlorad

England Abolishing Capital Punishment for Murder Trial Five Years

English debate on abolishing the death penalty for murder for a trial period of five years. The measure passed a parliamentary vote 222 to ? tensions cited over hanging. Conservatives split, Labour opposition noted, with ministers and peers weighing the necessity and humanitarian arguments. The piece discusses risks of miscarriage of justice, prison system protections, and past royal government actions.

England Mewiet MacKenzie Fopotan Artules Anaivss Eagling Strugake Nie Wedi Coraanums Murger Arcenisd R. T. Paset

Big Three Talks On Germany Reconstruction

London April 19 The British foreign office announced that the United States Britain and France will attend talks on Western Germany and the European recovery program. Major topics include control of the Ruhr and economic coordination among the Allied zones. Bevin discussed postwar collaboration with Lestry and Antullian leaders, while French plans seek to align banks in the French zone with the central and allied banks.

London British Foreign Office United States Né Praece Berntuxt Courte ‘Cium Netherlines Lusemaaurg Bani Michiels Tur Ferdaymon Dutem Garmany Germany Russia Antullian Ank Gurmany Occupetier Fareign Ernest Bevio Vinte Alliom Bevin Spark Nf Nexteen Uninear Alliance Serlin

Fishing Derby Sparks May 8 Plans in Texoma Region

Tishomingo Chamber of Commerce leads a multi town effort for a May 8 Fishing Derby along Lake Texoma. The program aims to mobilize residents and businesses for Ocean Headquarters at Cate fish Bay between Murielh and Buraci, with Tishomingo asserting leadership and avoiding crowd issues seen in other areas. A county survey shows 246 cars traveling to the derby area from Pere and neighboring counties, indicating strong local interest and competition for visitors among Lake Texoma towns.

Texahoma Tishomingo Tishomingo Chamber of Commerce Ocean Catefish Bay Ry Price Irshemringe Sshemnen

Claremore Peeved Over Stamp To Honor Will Rogers

Claremore residents react with frustration as a new Will Rogers commemorative stamp goes on sale November 4, Rogers birthplace city plans will sell the first day issue stamps. A mix up at the Washington stamp exchange leads to a Fort Worth memorial pictured on an envelope while Claremore experts say the correct memorial is in Texas. Local official Bob Lave reports sending photos and seeking corrections with little response thus far.

Claremore Okla Agtil Wil. Rogers Somone Rogers Washington Stamp Exchange Mewarie Collece Tors Will Rogers Port Worth Texas Bob Lave Mercurial Lave Fort Worth Memorial

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