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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
5
City Manager W E Hansen presented a July report detailing work across departments. Water supply, fire, airport, police, street, and cemetery projects were outlined with completions, repairs, and planned actions including new patrol cars and traffic signal conduit installation.
Muskogee voters participated today in a ballot to switch the city from a city manager council system, in place for 27 years, to a mayor and commission form of government. The outcome will determine the city’s governing structure.
After his wife obtained a divorce, an Ohio man said he was a fool when he was married. He suggested she may have felt he had not changed at all.
Patricia Miles, a cigarette girl and former model, says John W. Meyer fathered her six month old son born February 2 1947. Special Sessions Justice Hackenburg signed a warrant for Meyer's arrest in New York. Meyer, testifying in Washington, calls the claim ridiculous and denies ever being out with her.
Dr. Catherine Brydia, a longtime local physician, became suddenly ill and was hospitalized at Valley View. She had planned to travel to Minnesota on Wednesday and was reported very ill on Tuesday morning.
In Haifa eight young Jews including a girl killed a Jewish official and wounded the Barclay's bank manager, escaping with 5200 dollars. The incident followed an underground threat that more hangings were to come as they vowed to settle scores with the British. Fourteen states exclude women from jury service.
A group of Ada men tentatively approves a $400000 housing project for 100 units on a 20 acre tract west of Chauncey airport. The plan would form a housing corporation to buy land lay out streets utilities and a sewage system with 90 percent financed by FHA and 10 percent by stock and private loans. Rent would start at 27 dollars monthly for 10 years and drop to about 20 dollars thereafter.
County Judge Tom D Mc Keown denied one beer license and granted another after protests by Ada and Allen citizens. Roy Clark withdrew his Ada area license, Ernest C Holybee had an application denied, and Ted Clark’s license at 311 West Main was granted with no objections.
In Findley Ohio on August 4 a 11 year old boy Jimmy Blake lost his cocker spaniel to a passing train near Arcadia. He wrote railroad president J W Davin asking for sympathy and received a pedigreed cocker plus a note promising to share his dog picking skills when Davin passes through Arcadia.
New Zealand unveils what is claimed to be the world’s biggest dairy factory, signaling a major expansion in food production. The facility emphasizes scale and efficiency to meet growing global demand.
Detroit August 5 The CIO United Auto Workers avoid a Ford strike by securing a year of immunity from damage suits under Taft Hartley. The pact keeps 107,000 Ford workers on the job and grants the union a right to strike after the year if no agreement is reached. A joint committee will seek a mutually satisfactory understanding. The agreement delays any legal action and aims for a quick resolution of remaining issues.
A mob of about 700 damaged eight Jewish shops in Manchester and anti-Semitic incidents spread to London Birmingham and Liverpool. Police arrested 38 demonstrators in Liverpool where lights were turned on during a power saving blackout. Some injuries to officers were reported as firemen stood by. Police attributed the unrest to unruly youths rather than a coordinated fascist plot.
Prime Minister Attlee met with top cabinet ministers in London to finalize Britain's economic survival war plan. The session aimed to finish setting strategy and mobilize resources for wartime needs.
U S atomic chief David E Lilienthal says the outlook for going ahead with atomic energy is better now while urging Americans to keep calm and avoid fear. He discusses uses in medicine nutrition industry and power alongside the need for informed public decision. The AP reports Lilienthal's view from Washington as the AEC advances research and adapts to future energy needs.
The article notes castor oil is used industrially to improve auto enamel durability, soften cloth fibers, make leather more pliable, and enhance dye appearance.
In Stigler Oklahoma a Pacific War Marine veteran Kirby Stevens 24 fired two pistols after an argument outside a restaurant wounding five people one critically. Victims include Howard Young 36 a bystander and Stigler attorney Jim Stevens 65. Police described no clear motive though initial firing began inside targeting Minnie Fay Stevens Kirby's sister.
Oklahoma City Tulsa and Sapulpa chambers of commerce present Governor Roy J. Turner with 48000 for preliminary surveys of a proposed toll highway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. City groups cover 25000 20000 and 3000 with 2000 to be raised by Bristow Stroud and Chandler. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will begin duties as the new planning body. Turner may name four authority members today or tomorrow.
Walter S. Larson, 65, longtime general agent for the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway in Tulsa, dies after a prolonged illness. He served as Tulsa Traffic Club president in 1939-40 and was well known in transportation circles. Earlier he worked for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad and later with Tide Water Oil Co.
President Truman spoke to more than a hundred boys at an American Legion forum on government on the White House terrace. He told them they are living at the right age to help shape a future of world peace and freedom for all races and creeds. The event included a photo session as youths pressed forward with cameras.
In three English cities court actions began against rioters linked to anti Jewish demonstrations after the Palestine hangings. In Liverpool 12 suspects were remanded on bail for anti Jewish trouble while Salford booked five on similar charges. Manchester see fines for brick throwing and disorderly conduct as more synagogues were damaged and crowds harassed Jews.
The body of ten year old Donald Wood of Tulsa Oklahoma, who drowned July 18 when his rowboat went over a dam in Swatara creek near Middletown, was recovered yesterday in the Susquehanna river near Falmouth. He will be sent to Tulsa for burial. Kenneth Wood, 40, and Phillip Wood, 13, his father and brother, also drowned, as did Harold Mansberger, 27, who died while attempting to aid them.
Western larch trees are commonly identified by the name tamarack in regional horticultural references and botany texts.
William H. Ratliff of Dallas Texas died in Colorado Springs Colorado on a vacation trip at age old. A heart attack caused his death. He served as claim agent and tax commissioner for the Texas Power and Light company since 1917. Surviving are his widow a son and two brothers Bert Ratliff Ada and Charles Stamford Texas. He was born in Tennessee and moved to Texas at age 14. He later served in the state legislature while living in Quanah before joining TP&L and earlier Texas Traction and Southern Traction companies.
A study identifies blurry sight and slow visual processing as key factors in highway crashes. Researchers call for enhanced driver training and improved road sign visibility to reduce collisions.
Dutch forces declare they will maintain law and order in occupied Java Sumatra and Madura. Navy orders authorize continued sea patrols and confiscation of estate products while monitoring infiltration and trade. Both sides vow to defend themselves if attacked.
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