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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1948

Page

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Small Places Can Get Aid On Airstrips

Fourty men from the fourth aviation district attended a conference on developing small landing strips in communities. Ed Travix of the Fort Worth region explained a new program enabling towns to obtain federal aid for airstrips. The plan provides 25 percent of costs with a minimum cash match, with additional costs covered as needed. State officials designated agents to speed up project completion for smaller communities.

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Arabs Reject International Force for Jerusalem

Arabs today rejected a proposed international volunteer police force for Jerusalem after a Jewish agency leader voiced support for a 1000 man elite contingent at the city’s holy sites. Arab officials told the United Nations they would resist foreign troops, while the US pressed ahead with a plan for trusteeship over Palestine and UN responsibility after the mandatory rule ends.

Max Warrelson Jerusalem Hal Place James Husseini Arab Higher Committee Palestine United Matrusyeesimp Council M Shertok Jewish Agency Jay Jerusaton United States P. S C. S&s Philip Jessup WU. N. Palestine Assembly Deanny Jessup United Nations

Weather Outlook for Oklahoma Friday Eases Winds

Oklahoma forecast shows light scattered showers in panhandle regions with brief sprinkles, while Bair Friday experiences a few stray gusts. Senior residents should prepare for chilly air as front drifts through.

Oklahoma Bair Panhandia

Truman Accepts Joint UMIT Draft Plan Compromise

President Truman said he accepted a plan combining three temporary programs for universal military training and the draft as the best attainable from Congress. He described it as a compromise and a step in the right direction, while urging Congress again to revive the draft for expanded armed forces. The White House signaled a temporary alignment with a blended UMIT draft scheme amid congressional reluctance and opposition to broader universal training.

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Winter Storms Damaged Highways In Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City April 20 more than 50 miles of Oklahoma highways were damaged by wind storms and will require repairs costing about 3800,000. A supplemental program to the project was announced by highway director H. E. Bailey. Funds will be allocated to Muskogee Tulsa Ada Clinton Pes Antlers Buffalo and David City districts for added work beyond regular repairs and budgets.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma H. E Bailey Muskogee Tulsa Ada Clinton Antlers Buffelo Davidcan

County and state election deadlines and local filings recap

Fragmentary notice reports 9 pm Friday deadline for county and state filings. Mentions Jing Waosan secretary of the county election board and several local constables and officials including Ed Thomas and Jess Lea. Readable bits reference towns Shannor Fitnhugh and Stonewall justice of the peace with unclear roles.

Jing Waosan Shannor Fred Store Katee Ciu

Wickersham Seeks Oklahoma Congress Return

Oklahoma report lists candidates filing for state and national offices, led by former seventh district congressman Wickersham aiming to unseat incumbent Preston Peden. The roster includes numerous Democratic and Republican hopefuls for state representatives, presidential electors, and other offices across counties such as Oklahoma City, Muskogee, Tulsa, and Stillwater.

Oklahoma Victor Wigkarshyn Eleckax Wickersham Prestom Peden Mangum Avance Mane Commonts Xe Monroney Farris Monroney Oklahone Robert —. Lee Kie Idabel BE. Emanuel Chickasta Cecil FL Raines Stringtown Atoku County John M. Truby Sugye Beckham County Fat Hamilton Fargo Edicom Walter Morv Anadarko Caddo County Bill Burkhart Taming Osage Grant McColgin Stillwater Payne County Dave L. Smith Clare Imoro Rogers Courtly Charles B. Neel 'Cordett George W. Moser Camanche Sorel Stephena County Joe KR Swank Muskogee

New Checkups For Officers

Washington reports a House Armed Services subcommittee urged physical checkups for about 10,000 police and navy officers as a first step to reform military pension systems. The move follows an investigation into Maj. Gen. Bennie E. Meyers and notes the need to verify retirements and fitness for continued benefits, with suggestions for reevaluations and potential removals from the pension rolls if health has not improved.

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Officer fatally harmed in Adairville shooting by mentally ill Black man

In Adairville Kentucky on April 29 a 20 year old Black man with a mental illness, Ed Burkes, overpowered and fatally shot Chief of Police Rufus Bare, 69, after a struggle that drew officers and a crowd. Burkes, in custody and awaiting transport to an institution, fired repeatedly before Capers Crumbaugh and Kim Lendl restrained him with assistance from deputies. The incident followed a tense confrontation that included a public safety stance and required multiple officers to subdue the assailant.

Adairville Lmer Rufus Barerow Vistol Tockty Lins Ed Burkes Kim Lendl

British Seek To Oust Jews From Their Hold In Jaffa

British mediation fails as talks collapse over wage dispute among rail unions. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other railway unions threaten a nationwide walkout set for early May, potentially crippling the nation’s rail system of 22,700 miles. Union spokesmen cite demands for pay hikes and working-rule changes, with management and mediators continuing to seek a resolution.

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Hershel Roberts Arrested on Tulsa Grand Jury Warrant

Hershel Roberts was arrested Wednesday on a Tulsa Grand Jury warrant issued after an indictment returned by a Tulsa grand jury. He faces charges of unlawful wholesale liquor dealing without paying a special tax and selling spirits in five gallon quantities without proper tagging. He was arraigned before US commissioner Coy A Moody with bond set at 2000 dollars.

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Battle of Bread Spreads Moves to Senate Oleo Debate

The Senate opens a battle over an oleo tax repeal as dairy and finance committees brace for a clash on tax changes. Key figures Senator Pad, Chair Millikin and lawmakers from South, Florida and Ohio weigh in. House actions earlier tested packing and tax links with mixed votes.

Senate Francis Washington Oleo Margarrme Letterman House Wea Ate Senator Ohio Senate Agriculture and Finance Committees Wristlighi Oleg

Red Cross Plans Summer Swim and Safety Program

Red Cross in Pontotoc County moves spring into summer with a water safety instructor course and free instruction at Glenwood Park pool. Training of instructors continues May 10 with plans to send trainees to the National Red Cross School at Lake Murray. aims include widespread swimming training and drownings prevention through aquatic safety education and facilities.

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Accident Victim W B Selfs Identified In Atoka County Crash

W B Bub Selfs, 33, of Atoka, died after a car overturned several times on US highway near Atoka. Clifton Tames, Henry Turner were occupants. Bidwell and Livingston reported the investigation. Selfs died four minutes after arrival at McAlester hospital.

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Senate GOP Preps For Showdown Over Anti-Lynch Bill

Senate Republicans move to clear the way for a showdown over an anti-lynching bill. Senator Ferguson chairs the subcommittee backing the measure as it heads to a floor vote, with Republicans pushing to set priority over other civil rights bills amid Southern Democratic resistance.

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National So Kind to Taxpayers Week Declared

Oklahoma City reports Andy Anderson, private sports shop owner, proclaims a National So Kind to Taxpayers Week starting Saturday. He urges seven day observance, asks citizens to avoid Washington appeals and to restrict government spending and sex money in politics. He says last year’s proclamation was taken as a joke, but this year he is serious.

Oklahoma City Andy Anderson America Washington Anderson

Planes And Artillery Shell Jaffa As Cease Fire Sought

British artillery and air forces bombarded the Maashieh quarter of Jaffa for hours as Brauns Leumi forces held the area after four days of fighting with Arabs. A cease-fire was arranged until 9 am, proposed by British commissioner W Feller to facilitate a meeting with Jewish leaders. British planes conducted reconnaissance over Tel Aviv and Jaffa while forces in Trans-Jordan and Egypt mobilized toward Palestine. Jews reportedly prepared to defend the Arab quarter despite the truce talks, with clashes continuing and a confusion over cease-fire instructions.

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Hunger and Blaze Ravage Armas Sued Ham Stock

A fire tore through the Armas Sued Company storage yesterday, damaging a bin of 37,000 fresh hams. The strikebound plant in Louisiana was involved, with five men reportedly fighting the blaze and smoke darkening the area.

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Pessimist Candidate Suffers Injury in Street Mishap

News notes a defented candidate and Newt ta dae hr Tam whyl's ad rape ve a defented candidate gon. A passerby named Aim Ram Wheeler twisted an ankle yesterday after stepping off a curb while wearing shorts.

Ram Wheeler

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