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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1950

Page

5

Nessin Leads Soviet Reds in Korea War Move

Paris reports Major General Nessin, a high ranking Soviet officer, as commander of Communist forces in Korea. Nessin, tied to Cominform operations, heads a 200 strong staff in Northern Korea and is seen as a pro war figure within Moscow. The piece notes broader Cominform pressure and Tito as Stalin’s target amid renewed East Europe tensions.

Leon Dennen NEA Paris Fla Nessin Korea Cominform Europe Moscow Nossin Red Army N. A. Bulganin M. A. Suslny Russia Tito Berlin U.S Malenkov Pao Titouro Aviet General Staff Gasparini Marshal Tito Stalin Yue Woslavia Lkely Yuavelovia Bulyara Albania Yugoslavia TusHe Ital France Communist Federation of Demwergue Norea

Plentiful Summer Foods Mean Planning Vacation

A mother notes summer brings abundant fruits and vegetables making meal planning easier. She includes milk eggs cheese and some meat, with breads. emphasizes citrus and summer fruits like cantaloupe and peaches for vitamins. Family meals stay nutritious and affordable despite vacation indulgences.

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MacArthur In Formosa War Council With Chiang Kai-Shek

Gen Douglas MacArthur and top commanders flew to Formosa for a war council with Chiang Kai-Shek on Nationalist China’s Korea role. Chiang expected to renew offer of 33,000 troops and press for a broader anti communist campaign. Truman ordered the Seventh Fleet to protect Formosa, while Nationalists claimed success against Red boats near Amoy.

Spencer Moosa Taipe Formosa Douglas MacArthur Chiang Kai-Shek China Chiang Taipei Korea Truman U.S. Seventh Fleet Rieh China Amoy Quemoy U.S MacArthur Lake Success U.N Tokyo

Atomic Group Reports Record Production of Explosives

The Atomic Energy Commission said in a semi annual report to Congress that since January it produced a record amount of the explosive used in air munitions and studied radiological weapons. It noted accelerated operations on all forms of weapons including the hydrogen bomb and the highest production rates for uranium-235 and plutonium, while detailing plans for new facilities and safety measures for workers and the public.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Congress Atomic Agency AEC Commission

Oklahoma City Urban Highway Projects Put Out to Bid

Oklahoma State Highway Commission will open bids August 8 for an estimated 3 million dollars in road and bridge work. The Oklahoma City urban system comprises four projects totaling 721 thousand dollars with 76.908 miles of road and bridge work across 19 counties.

Oklahoma City State Highway Commission H E. Bailey Lst McCurtain Pittsburg Okmulges Oklahoma Noble Counties Bryan Grady Roger Mills Adar Ottawa Carter, Hughes Custer McClain Blaine-Major McIntosh Craig

Calvert Baptist Church to Observe Forty Second Anniversary

Sulphur church marks 42 years since Oklahoma statehood with Aug 6 service. Anniversary aims to honor long-time members and kick off a $10,000 building fund drive to support the new auditorium. Former members invited to attend.

Calvert Baptist Church of Sulphur Oklahoma Focal Church Amou

Transfer of Guam Government Halted by War Delays

NEA Washington correspondent Peter Edson reports Korea’s war halted the planned July 1 transfer of Guam from Navy to civilian rule under Interior. An organic act and $1.25 million appropriations await Senate action, with a 30 day postponement possible if protests arise or delays persist. Civilian governance has begun but formal transfer remains pending, amid cost cuts and strategic concerns.

Peter Edson NEA Washington Korea U. S. Naval Guam Marianas Islands American Samoa UN Trust Marshall and Caroline Islands Pacific Navy Department of Interior House Senate Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs Senate Carlton Skinner Ome Simpatico Defense Louis Johnson Omar Bradley Japan Johnson Skinner Iit the Navy Francis F. Matthews Interior Oscar Chapman Chapman Defense Department Govenor Staumner Congressional Congress Mania Tokyo Formosa Osborne Hardison Edward C. Ewen Marianas C.xv American Samos Trust Territory Jay 1 Pacific Islands Hawaii

Truman Expresses Confidence In Final Victory

President Truman remains confident in ultimate victory despite his great disappointment over the Soviet invasion of Korea. Described as graver but maintaining good morale, he emphasizes a goal of lasting world peace while acknowledging American casualties and the impact on the economy and public life.

Ernest B. Vaccaro Washington F.harry S. Truman South Korea White House Rose Garden Korea Russia

Work Is Ordered Started On Planes

Washington July 28 In a bid to speed WW II plane production the government ordered work to start on about 4.3 billion dollars worth of aircraft and parts without awaiting contracts. The order targets 740 manufacturers and aims to save weeks of time though full contracts may come later.

John Owen Washington Air Force Air -Force Congress

Oil Industry Plans Wartime Mobilization Study

Oil industry leaders, in Houston and at French Lick, plan wartime mobilization. The National Petroleum Council revived four industry committees to study war needs in petroleum, steel, transportation and storage. IPAA cites a 2,842,000 ton annual steel requirement to sustain current operations, with exploration and development continuing in a full war. Governor Roy Turner urges states to submit reserve production estimates for review in Washington.

National Petroleum Council Association of America Truman Interstate Oil Compact Commission Walter S. Hallanan Petroleum Council Washington Hallonan Russell Brown IPAA Brown Oil Compact Commission French Lick Ind Roy Turner Oklahoma Atete

Drafting Room Not Draft Board Clarifies Roles in Hagerstown

In Hagerstown Maryland city officials emphasize that the drafting room is not a draft board. A sign reads Drafting Room Private and crowds seek draft information. A second sign directs visitors to the floor below for draft board matters.

Hagerstown PheThe City Engineer's Draft Board

Not Every One Responds To Draft Board Calls

Draft boards saw some youths fail to report for pre induction exams across cities. Reasons included moved addresses, service in the armed forces, vacation, seafaring work, jail, death, or marriage. In New York 196 of 836 missed, with threatened prosecutions. St Louis 28 of 325. Officials cautioned indicators vary, urging married registrants to report promptly. Immediate induction could follow for noncompliance or turnover to the U S attorney.

Associated Selective Service Armed Services New York St. Louis Washington Kansas City Iegia Trants U. S

Collar mix up on mixed dogs reported theft

Severs weeks and Charles Freck man reported the collar of his mixed breed dog had been stolen. The dog was left behind seven days earlier. Mr and Mrs Relph Clover of near Dayton vacationing in Michigan reported their English spaniel stolen. Reed City police notified locals they had found the Clover dog wearing Dayton license No 357 and also license tag No 647 belonging to Freck man.

Wayton Severs Charles Freckman Relph Clover Dayton Michigan Reed City Mich Clover Freck

Prominent Ada Attorney Robert Wimbish Dies

Ada mourns prominent attorney Robert Wimbish who died Saturday night at about 8 30 after a long illness from pneumonia. A native of Louisiana born 1870, he was Ada’s first Pontotoc county attorney after statehood, later a private practitioner and one term Oklahoma legislator. He helped found the Ada Lions Club and was active in church and Masonic circles. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Criswatt Funeral home.

Robert Wimbish Ada Wimbish Pontotoc County Oklahomme Jackson Parish Louisiana Bob" Wimbish University of Texas Law School W. C. Duncan Robert J. Pemba Ads Ada Lions Club Ruth Moss Waxahachie Texas

Cannon Family Recalled for World War II Service

McAlester Oklahoma August 1 three Cannon family members return to sea duty in World War II. O Cannon age 56 and his sons Lawrence 25 and Joe 23 served in the navy after resuming work with Katy Railroad. O Cannon previously served in World War I and joins a Seabees unit that hit Guadalcanal early in the Pacific campaign. He reports back for duty August 8.

Mcalester Okie Cannon O. Cannon Lawrence Joe Pop Cannon Naval Reserve Katy Seabes Guadalcanal Pacific

Tenth Earth Shock Convicts Residents CALIPATRIA quake

A series of severe earthquakes shook Calipatria and surrounding Imperial Valley areas, prompting residents to flee while buildings suffered damage. The strongest jolt struck Cabarrie near the Mexican border, cracking 15 downtown business structures with no injuries reported. Police noted no panic as families relocated to relatives’ homes.

Calipatria Calif Imperial Valley Bob Merrill San Diego Cabbatrie Man Street

Frisco Board Approves Rail and Diesel Purchases

Frisco railroad directors authorize $8,000 expenditure for rails and 37,500 tons of rail, plus 28 general purpose 1,600-horsepower diesels and nine switch engines. Meeting at the First National Bank of Tulsa, with R Otis McClintock present. board usually convenes in St. Louis.

Tulsa Okls Frisco Railroad Board of Directors Clark Hiltad Frisco Board First National Bank of

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