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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

3

Direct Approach to Stalin Could Benefit All Sides

BEWITT MacKENZIE argues a pause may help the United States Britain and France advance the Marshall Plan while Moscow seeks to consolidate gains. The piece notes the talks with Stalin were not decisive, and a truce could buy time for Western Europe defenses and Soviet positioning amid rising Eastern agitation.

Stalin America Britain France Froscowi Berlin United Nations Keetmlin Western Europe Reel Ag Bresso Russia Moscow Europe Moscavw Italy Uncle Sat

Elmer Fraker cites Legion anti Red drive push in Ada

Ada Lions Club hears Elmer Fraker, American Legion adjutant, claim the Legion leads the current anti communist drive in Washington. He cites veterans’ hospital efforts, talks about eligibility, and defends veteran bonuses while urging more hospital facilities and youth programs like Boys State and national oratorical contests.

Elmer Faker American Legion Oklahome Tole Ada Lions Club Legion Washington Fraker Theadore Roosevelt, Jr Champ Bennett Clagix Legion Veterans’ Hospital Ort Man 'Republic le Bion Oklahoma Secion Congress Junior Legion Baseath

Two Oklahoma Boys Active in Legion Forum Debates

In Washington the third annual American Legion Forum featured a Pentagon visit with Army Chief of Staff Cimar Bradley. Oklahoma youths Corbin Larche, 17, and Garland Neng McMimmey, 17, debated platform planks for Federalists and Nationalists including conservation, Taft-Hartley repeal, and UN abolition.

Washington Pentagon Cimar Bradley Army American Legion of Forum Oklahoma Corbin Larche Midwest City Garland Neng. McMi

Actor and Singer Elope and Wed in Mexico

Actor Gor Moore and dancer Nancy Walker of New York eloped to Tijuana Mexico yesterday. The simple ceremony occurred at the La Jolla house where Moore is touring in stage productions. Mexican Justice Alex Busta officiated. Walker previously starred in the New York production Dancing.

LA Jolla Catif Gor Moore Rancy Walker Tifwena Ae Tharriage la Jolla House Moore Alex Bustaftante Ste Wersillahoma New York

Censorship Rumor Probed by Senate Committee

Washington August 3 Senate estimating committee to investigate charges of censorship against Oscar Ng. John W. Studebaker, former commissioner, says Ewing ordered preapproval of public statements by PSA staff. Studebaker cites education office barred from exposing tactics and dangers of communism in schools.

Washington Aus Sem Ferguson Senate Estimating Oscar Ng Federal Security Aormiral Michigan Senate Senate Ewing John W. Studebaker Sudebaker

Tate Promoted By Phillips

Tate promoted to assistant manager of the refining department at Phillips Petroleum. President K. S. Adams announced Tate will supervise Phillips Oil, Alamo Refining, Wasatch, Inland Empire Refineries, and Home Oil and Refining. He continues Phillips activities in the Mexico Mexico project. A 1927 Kansas State alumnus in electrical and mechanical engineering, he earlier worked at General Electric five years and Texas Pacific Coal and Oil six months before joining Phillips in 1929.

Bartlesville Oklx Aug. L Tate Phillips Petroleum Company K. S. Adams Phillips Oill Company Alamo ‘Refining Company Phillip Wasatch ‘Company Inland Empire Refineries Home Oil and Refining Co Tateato Paillirs Petroleunt ‘Company Petrolets Mexicaoes Mexico City Kansas State College General Electric Corporation Texas Pacific Coal and Oi Phillips

Paul Sturdevant Dies of Heart Attack at 54

Paul Sturdevant, 54, of TH East Fourteenth, died Sunday afternoon at Veterans Hospital in Spimhur from a heart attack. He served in World War I as a sergeant in France and Germany. Surviving are his wife F S Sturdevant, four sisters, and several brothers. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm from Cris Walk Chapel.

Paul Sturdevant Veterans Hospital Spimhur Criswalk Chapel Sturdevant Margit Bradley Oklahoma

Corn Hog Ratio and Meat Outlook From USDA Analysis

Washington experts explain the corn hog ratio and its effect on meat supply. When hog prices divided by corn prices fall below 12 to 1, farmers favor corn over feeding to hogs. above 12 to 1 they shift toward hog production, but timing and market impacts depend on crop yields and seasonal demand.

Washington U. S Department of Agriculture

Made in Melghoma Exposition to spotlight Oklahoma industry

Oklahoma business leaders drive a Made in Melghoma Exposition planned for early October at Oklahoma City’s Municipal Auditorium. The two floor event will occupy about 80 000 square feet with 297 booths, showcasing pottery, glass making, cotton processing and assembly line operations. Cities Altus Guyman and Altus already signed on, with several others organizing plans to boost the state’s industrial profile and employment. The public can attend free of charge.

Oklshome Melghoma Oklahoma C Bloex Square Astopiarh Sieres Altus Guyman Ate Bo Enterprise Ag Oxlesa Industre Alterritor Gotecorise Gleenhorn Oklahoma Uel Agg

Move to move Helena school for boys questioned

Oklahoma City Aut 2 Gov Roy J Turner disclosed the state weighs removing the training school for white boys from Helena to a Strngtown sub prison. He seeks Prison Reform committee input led by Rep John Levergood Shawnee. Authorities will define board power if the move proceeds and plans to use Helena site for arts.

Oklahoma City Roy J. Turner Helena Strngtown John Levergood Shawnee Moss Patterson Defence of Affairs Tusfer Arts Slanhams Strisgiow Troula McAlester

Durant, Choctaw Chief, Dies at 82 in Tuskahoma

William A. Durant, principal chief of the Choctaw Nation since 1934, died at the Choctaw Council House in Tuskahoma. Funeral services set for the council house with a second service planned in Durant. Durant born August 18, 1886 near Bennington, his lineage includes several Choctaw leaders. Survivors include his wife Ida May Durant and two sons, W. S. Durant of Commerce City and Gordie Durant of Tuskahoma.

Tuskahoma Okt Iliam AL Durant Axer Durant Bornet Bennington Arvar Enunty Blaroh Sylvester Durant Willam Durant Pierre Allseleeipol Okla Dixon Durant Williare Durant Eres Oklahoma Fe Inter Qulakama House of Representatives Oklesuma

Sunday Dangerous Day on Highways

The Associated Press reports a deadly Sunday on Oklahoma roads with fourteen of the 49 fatalities occurring in daylight and 14 in darkness. Tulsa led with three deaths, while Oklahoma City Fort Gibson Ardmore each reported two. Enid Laverne Connerville Norman and Walters had one each.

Associated Press Oklahoma Cay Tulse Oklahoma City Fort Gibson Ardmore Enid Laverne Connervile Norman Walters Oxlahota Muskogee Creek Tulss Grady McClain Carter Gidedian Covanche

School Issues Are Approved

OKLAHOMA CITY Aug 1 The attorney general’s office today approved six additional school bonds totaling 27255 They are Liberty combined school district Sequoyah county 3753 for building Wyandotte school board Ottawa county 4000 for school site and buildings repairs Muscogee consolidated school district No 2 Obfuskee county 4995 for furniture and 263 for transportation Som equipment Cerulia for consolidated district No 2 Craig and Nowata counties 16060 for transportation equipment Maramec school board Pawnee county 568 for transportation equipment Chesotah school board McIntosh county 7300 for transportation equipment

Oklahoma City Attorner General’s Office Literty Comsatdeted Distrig Ne T Sequoyah Caunty Wyandotte Boere Ottawa County Maso Consolidated Obfuskee County Cériralia Genoa Craig Nowata Maramec Pawnee County Chesotah Mcintosh County

Three Day Rodeo Tours Planned Across Oklahoma

A three day traveling tour is being organized by the Ade Els Lodge to promote fan advertising for the Aga Hod with routes set. The Ada based trio will leave Wednesday Thursday and Friday morning, visiting towns from Ada through Sasakwa Holdenville Wetumka Weleetka and others before ending in Madill. Aimed at broad regional exposure, the plan includes about 40 stops across successive days.

Ade Els Lodge Fir Rea Hicks Smith Harald Criswell Ada Waale Bo A. m Sasakwa Holdenville Wetumka Weleetka Ciemah Cromwell Wewoks Semimore Shawnee Tecumseh Maud Konawa Rott, Sulur Davis Ardmore Wilsor Feaidom Comanche Duncan Marlow Rush Springs Chickashe Purcell Wayne Pauls Valley Stratford Tishomings Madill Durent Denison Shermet Bouhara Honey Grove Paris Hogo Antlers Atoka Coglgate Stemewall

Hager Cleared Morris Held for Robbery Trial

In a justice court proceeding Judge Percy Armstrong ordered Buck Morris bound over to district court for trial on armed robbery charges connected to the Frontier club holdup last July. Hager was cleared. Sid Reger released. Witnesses identified Morris, while a third suspect, Amerew Sunten, remained at large. no evidence was presented against Hager.

Percy Armstrong Sid Reger Buck Morris Tral Frontier Club la Rue Bjord Otto Guinn Sem Inlaw Otto Guinn Morris Witnessey Amerew Sunten Armstrong Hager

Montana Advertises lis Hamburgers In Missouri Incident

CHILLICOTHE Missouri July 32 A Billings Montana restaurant shipped two Montana hamburgers complete with onion mustard and lettuce to Sedalia Chamber of Commerce to advertise Montana products The chain of events began when a local woman complained about being charged 25 cents for what she called an undersized hamburger The Stockman restaurant showcased the fully equipped Montana sandwich and the improvised display involved a rope tied crate and shipping with the burgers clear over the edge of buns The absurd stunt aimed to illustrate Montana hamburger advantages and drew local attention to the promotional effort.

Chillicothe Montana Chamber of Sedoshere Billings Shipgs Stockman

Divorce Settlement Ties Reno Record With 3.5 Million

In Reno on August 2 1921 Dorow Svelrn benman obtained divorce from Allan S Lehman a New York banker in a case described as the largest Reno divorce settlement. Reports cite 3.5 million as the figure with Lehman denying the amount. The couple previously connected to former Governor Estabane of New York separated for 32 years.

Reno New Dorw Svelrn Benman Georce Allan S. Lehroan New York Birk Lersran Sts. Leman Rerhey Een Estabane Ust, Ork Leaoign

Small Dog Saves Master and Wife From Bears

In Anchorage Alaska Aug 3 a small dog named Boats aided Tae man D C Walker and his wife by diverting a charging brown bear. Walker suffered severe injuries to his scalp face and body while protecting his wife before being rushed to a hospital. The dog’s actions helped attract the wife back toward the cannery where responders arrived.

Anchorage Alaska Tae Man D.C. Walker Kenai Walker Whitney Cannery Kenai River Sooty Piay Toyelaw

Reed Admits He's An Amateur In Politics

U.S. Senator Clyce M. Reed of Kansas writes that he sees himself as a political amateur after observing Dewey campaign graduates. He requests enrollment details for the next session of the Dewey School of Politics, seeking admission requirements term length and degree possibility.

Sen. Reed Washington Clyce M. Reed R-Kas Dewey University of Politics Dewey Hocsert Brownell Brownell Thomas & Dewey Raed Berbert Brownell New York Philadelphia Dewey University

Trend Toward Hysteric Leadership Sought Says Socialist Leader

Quoted remarks from Norman Thomas, Socialist presidential candidate, noting a tendency to look for a singular authoritative figure amid public unrest and calls for decisive action. The quote frames a critique of mass enthusiasm for a central leader in times of upheaval.

Norman Thomas

The Reluctant Schoolboy and the Age of Machines

A reflective essay contrasts past youth with modern tech savvy teens solving a California high school project. The piece ponders a rapid machine age from a wary, almost nostalgic viewpoint, noting jet tech, aviation feats, and the uneasy pace of progress while questioning faith in machines.

Major Farm Groups Back Wheat Pack Plan

Three large farm organizations urged Senate ratification of the international wheat agreement. The National Grange American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Farmers Union said the pact, backed by 35 nations, would stabilize world grain markets and prevent a return to rigid controls. It aims to fix export quotas and set maximum and minimum prices, and is under review by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Washington Truman Senate Secretary of Agriculture Brannan Wational Grange American Army Bureau Federation National Farmers Union Digzon Congress

Truman wires his sympathy to Phillips in Oklahoma

President Truman sent a message of condolence to Frank Phillips of Bartlesville Oklahoma after the death of his wife. The message expressed Mrs Truman and the president’s deep sympathy and praised the late Mrs Phillips as a grand woman in a summer visit to White Howe.

Independence Truman Frank Phillips Bartlesville Oklahoma

Bus Collision Near Prague Injures Six Persons

A bus collision occurred in Prague Oklahoma injuring six people. Reports say the crash involved a gasoline transport and another vehicle, with several passengers taken to Froilins hospital in serious condition.

Bes Truch Prague Okla Paden Froilins Hespite Oklahoma City

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