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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

8

Air Force Bill Held Up in Senate Action

Senate committees delay passage of a broad air force appropriations bill as figures promise debate over defense spending for the next year. The measure faces scrutiny from the army and air service panels before a likely committee report, with the aim to speed up jet and war plane procurement amid budget constraints.

Washington Senate Charisman Bridges Appropriations Bridges Boyole Air Force As Bureau of Aeronaution Aiver Pureche Hooever

Black Raiders plan for flogging terror targets Atlanta

Georgia Governor and state police warn of a Klan led "Black Raiders" scheme to flog private citizens in Atlanta and other areas. A series of brutal lashings is planned with five men already arrested for assault with intent to murder and links drawn to prior racial violence in LaGrange and South Georgia.

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Divorce Rate Down In 947 Across States New York

A 1947 divorce rate survey shows declines in many states with Nevada at 9.34 percent. Florida, Texas, Michigan, Minnesota and others also report 20 percent or more decreases. The report notes that most dissolutions were marriages not creating new families and cites war disruption as a factor.

New York Sand Hogan Megopolitan Issetlecter Nevieda Flar Bath Dekala Texas Michi Fon Minnesota

1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan On Display Here This Thursday

Ford introduces the 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan and Lincoln capstone models at Ada dealer Ken Braddy Moro Co. The display showcases luxury, performance, and new styling with eight body styles, a 26 inch wheelbase, and a 238 horsepower engine.

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Debate on Keystone Dam project above Tulsa

Washington April 30 Army engineers debated the Keystone dam on the Arkansas River above Tulsa. Proponent favored the plan to supplant Mannford and Blackburn alternatives, while Osage residents and others opposed it citing loss of land and resources. Costs cited range from 42.8 to 52.3 million dollars. testimony noted potential benefits and risks, with broad support in government circles contrasted by local opposition.

Washington Pia Feros Arkansas Osage Shere Osagox Frank Shaw Phulus Indwn Alfares Pita

Maybank vows sharp fight over Tait group action

Senator Maybank warns against rushing the Tait group program through the House and delaying Unis legislation, calling it a diabolical scheme. He joins Chairman Gurney in pressing to finish the draft on air force issues while opposing gridlock.

Washington Agri FT T —Senetor Maybank DSC Fierry Senate Tait Group Maybank Gurney R-Sda Armed Services Committee Atomic

Oklahoma City Officials Cleared After Probe

Oklahoma City and County authorities were cleared of major corruption in a large inquiry. The investigating body reported a clean bill of health for county officials and urged no disbanding, while jurors dismissed by District Judge Clavids left the matter closed. The probe addressed rumors of payoffs involving the police department and found no malfeasance in Chief LJ Hibhert's conduct.

Oklahoma City Ohtake Wien Erie Avid Attornney Clavids Vrone Imble Firet LJ Hibhert

Four Children Die In Blast And Fire In Oklahoma

Oklahoma City April 1. An explosion believed caused by leaking gas tore apart a small arm home near the area. Four children perished and a woman, likely the mother, suffered burns while attempting to rescue them. Dead are Gloria Jean Bidwell and siblings Dorothy Ann Bidwell, Sue Bidwell, and the infant baby of Clarence Larrison. Investigators suspect a water heater pilot light sparked the blast. The home’s framework shattered and the fire followed, trapping and killing the children.

Oklahoma City Small Arm Babs Clarence Larrison Midwest

Detective Feet Tenderized in Oklahoma Burglary Case

Oklahoma City report describes Detective Marke Bain pursuing two burglars after a home break in. Despite injuries to his feet, Bain remained mobile as officers found a suspect near a gravel alley. The piece blends local crime details with unrelated, garbled text and references.

Oklahoma City Marke Bain Tim

Advancement in Oklahoma government shows new optimism

A Ada Lions Club talk by Ta Dy Melton, director of the State Legislative Council, outlines a new mood of optimism in governmental reform. He cites tax structure revisions, ongoing legislative reorganization, and plans for electric voting equipment as part of broader moves toward a more efficient state government.

Okhahonsa Oklanaona Aisha Mirentor Sida Enous Melton Eruk Melter Borg Manufacturhie Ft Conaerne Akoy Loire Oklahoma Legislative Council Fia Legis A Lagiskture Maglf Coset

Indian Artist Awarded Fellowship for Memorial Statue

Indian artist William Zinomowman received a Gaienheim memorial fellowship in Oklahoma City on April 7 for sculpture and painting. He completed a marble statue titled Mourning, dedicated to Haskell Indian School students who died in World War II. The artist, a full-blooded Apache and descendant of Geronimo, trained at the San Fe M. Leia school and studied under Olat E. Word.

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United States Weighs Troop Involvement in Palestine

United States indicated readiness to provide troops for Palestine under a United Nations trusteeship framework. Austin told the Security Council the army could enforce peace, not force partition, while France and other powers weighed plans. New Zealand opposed partition, arguing it remained the best solution. The Jewish agency pressed for UN action to remove the Arab Legion from Palestine.

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Albert Rennie Dies at Pauls Valley Townsite Firm

Albert Rennie of Pauls Valley and Townsite Company dies at home after long service shaping the Ada town site and Browmaugha as a residential center. He was aged eighty four and had helped found the Ada development era. His burial was held Tuesday in Pauls Valley. he was uncle to George H. Rennie, a local figure connected to Rennie Avenue in Ada.

Alvert Rennie Pauls Valley Ada Browmaigh Bundas Judge Rennie George H. Rennie Rennie Aca George Rennie Hig A H, Constant Developin Company Albert Remme Ade Wek Pauls Yates

Inflation Plan Sparks Drawing Across Senate and Public

Washington reports a frosty reception for Truman’s inflation control plan as Republicans question the administration’s approach. Senators Randers and Bridges voice worries on the ten point program and costs, while critics claim inflation remains a danger to the economy.

Washington Truman Randers Bridges Sal” Ani Gapehart Comegress

WRUL the unofficial voice of America's order

WRUL the unofficial voice of America operated as a radio salesman for Truly Free Democracy. The text traces WRUL as Americas Freedom Station, its origin with the Rockefeller and World Radio University foundations, and its role in broadcasting Allied war morale and democratic ideals to Europe and Latin America. It notes figures like Lemmon and the station's shift to independent operation in 1947, with efforts to expand membership and funding from 100000 Americans.

WRUL Citizen's Voice of America Marc J. Parsons New York NEA Tralian America Freedom Station S. Leminen Wile Sons Paris South Kerkest Suomen Europe Lemmon Goebbels Stetlings Voice of Americs WIRED Guy Bale Boston Feeneh Trathan Norweg Sclanuais Owmersi Italy Norwesiaa Gatin Cingression Committee

Pink Ball Worm Fight Gauged in Qalahowa City

In Qalahowa City authorities declared a campaign against the pink ball worm after a fruit seed field outbreak. Clete Bowir reports about one pound of seed treated so far. Officials focus on quarantine and sanitation to halt spread and protect crops.

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Unclear text about Fritz Kuhn Atoul trial in Munich

Fragmentary report notes a person named Fritz Kuhn Atoul of Cenris Acain in Munich facing a court for alleged misuses tied to a former German organization. He is described as a minor offender and was sentenced to time in jail conditional on formality, with references to events in February.

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Topsy Turvy School Music Sparks Debate in Manila

Manila reports a topsy turvy school music controversy as Quillin, Philippines, voices criticism of democracy and governance amid a restless youth. In Claremore Oklahoma, Rev Jamies Miller’s service plans and Roark’s hospital release are noted with local church ties and pastorship. A Baltimore area station site hints at a 230 unit facility near Baltimore.

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