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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
4
A clipped reprint from the Congressional Record satirizes bureaucrats as neocrats and gwibits. It mocks expanding government workforce while praising honest officials, notes Dulles potential as secretary of state, and criticizes Truman’s domestic politics amid Cold War tensions.
A New York Mirror editorial contrasts Wallace’s Philadelphia convention with Lions International in Philadelphia. It lauds Lions for uniting 48 states and territories, aiding the blind and sick, enriching lives, and countering ridicule of service clubs. The piece welcomes Lions and hopes they return to New York.
An obituary portrait of Bill Durant a Choctaw leader and pivotal figure in Oklahoma statehood. He served as a Choctaw official before statehood and held state office afterward guiding tribal affairs toward a unified state government. The tribute praises his education advocacy and cross cultural leadership remarking on his influence and enduring example for future generations. It also touches on broader notes about tribal transitions and political thought.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars celebrate the construction of a new home and facilities on East Tenth Street. The project promises to profit and please the members, who praise the fine location of the building site.
New York reports show high profits across many sectors in the first half of the year, with 208 companies surveyed posting gains. Utilities, foods, and distilling industries lagged while railroads and construction surged. wage increases blamed for stockholder gains amid widespread optimism for the coming years.
A report outlines postwar Japan war trials and Allied prosecutions of crimes against peace. It notes U S and Allied efforts spanning the Pacific, with thousands of suspects examined and hundreds sentenced or acquitted. It discusses the scope, figures, and impact of the prosecutions including key military and political figures.
Mass July 31 records show a marriage linking the Byrd and Bred families. The bride Miss Salterstail is three years in the WAVE. Byrd previously served as a lieutenant in a naval aviation unit with World War II service, tying two notable lineages together.
Ada Fort No 1293 Veterans of Foreign Wars reports being first in the state for community service. The post assisted with 12 funerals, refinanced two homes for a disabled veteran, and funded food and medicines for veterans. They accounted for 19392.35 in public authority costs and supported voter outreach and local aid programs.
Report notes Binieking rising in activity while fishing declines at ily Lake amid scattered references to Rosengadraget and nearby attractions. Mention of park visits and visitors enjoying the area with unclear details about numbers or exact locations.
Disjointed OCR fragment hints at a boycott involving meat counters and housewives. Mentions Corpus Christi and dates or prices, but the text is garbled leaving unclear actions, actors, and outcomes.
Workmen swarm to finish Ada rodeo grounds for the thirteenth annual rodeo scheduled August 10. Animals arrive from Lubbock Texas and Brahma cattle move in while local boosters travel to boost attendance. The event, sponsored by the Elks club, promises strong crowd turnout and a high level of competition with teams and performers preparing daily.
About 300 of the 45th Division troops from Ada to Wewoka Alester and Rordenville will assemble at dawn for a preflight look and travel in six carriers and six others, forming a 48-vehicle motor journey. The battalion plans to use service battery joining en route and will reach wartime strength levels.
Fragmented OCR text covers a 1 nation gathering with references to the door open for entry and exit. Mentions France, Soviet bloc satellites, and Danube waterway in debates about recomm and voting rights. The piece hints at power dynamics among USSR allied states and Western responses during a Cold War conference.
Richard Swink has been chosen as superintendent of Roff schools. A native of Oxla ma, he grew up in Roff and graduated in 1941 after playing football and basketball. Swink earned an MS from Galehome and ME from a college in 1942, later serving as elementary principal and high school principal before returning to education leadership.
Nat King Cole, famed singer and pianist, intends to buy a $65 000 home in the exclusive Hancock Park area of Los Angeles. His decision drew protests from some neighbors and property owners worried over the fact that he would own the residence. Cole said the purchase is not defiance and hopes to meet new neighbors with his wife Maria Allington, a former Duke Ellington singer.
Oklahoma City reports units from multiple towns including Norman, Shawnee, Tulsa and more depart for Camp Hood to begin a two week summer training period. Members belong to the 22nd Armored Division and are set to drill at the camp under mobilization orders. A separate item notes a Norman city case involving commitment to Central State Hospital under county sanity boards.
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