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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
4
The fragment covers sewing nylon garments with correct seam allowances and binding, plus canning peaches using hot or cold pack methods. Directions include sugar water ratios, boiling times, jar preparation, packing, and a vinegar salt fruit discoloration remedy. Distinct entities include MARTHA MOTE BDA, Katherine Summers Asst, nylon, peaches, and citric/ascorbic acid.
The item covers a tomato chili sauce recipe using vinegar and spices, with a step by step method to boil down the mixture to half its original volume. It also lists a club schedule for H-D demonstrations with meeting names and dates in August.
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A wartime editorial argues to fund military needs by paying as we go, not borrowing. It warns past loans halved the dollar value, hurting savers in life insurance and banks, and urges producing goods domestically to avoid foreign debt while resisting further deficits. The piece calls for sensible legislation and fair taxes without political games as tensions rise in the Pacific.
A judge ruled that the commissioner cannot demand excessive deficiency taxes and deny taxpayers the right to contest them at their own expense. The decision rebukes bureaucrats for overstepping powers through regulations and supports limiting authorized authority.
A Washington correspondent explains why the United States should not deploy the atom bomb in Korea. He argues cheaper bombs can target North Korean productive centers effectively, preserving scarce atomic stockpiles for more decisive future uses, likening the atom bomb to a sledge hammer for a carpet tack.
The article argues opportune development of the individual underpins America's greatness. It notes record July rainfall in 1950, hindering hay production and boosting weevil activity. Oklahoma cotton prospects look bleak, with late-season hopes for a better August. It ends with a moral question about facing disagreeable tasks.
The editorial argues President Truman should keep Acheson and Johnson in his cabinet while in office but acknowledges future changes could best serve national harmony and security. It notes past presidents sacrificed friends when better service existed and hopes Truman will do the same if needed.
An editorial argues that Korea is a step to avert global conflict. It stresses that whether Korea stays democratic or communist is minor, and a UN victory would signal boundary respect to the entire communist bloc. The point is to deter broader aggression and prevent a nuclear or worldwide war.
A reflective column analyzes William Coe's surprising surge as Murray voters flip, compares the campaign to Truman's 1948 odds, and notes a broader shift in voter behavior. The piece also muses on vice presidents' paths, salaries, and the endurance of an ancient Malian bridge from Caesar’s era.
Washington aide W Averell Harriman flew to Korea as American troops began their first offensive. He reported troops and South Korean officials were cheerful and optimistic after visiting a battalion post near the front. Harriman also met with Lt Gen Walton H Walker and returned to Tokyo aboard MacArthur’s plane.
France pledged a three year rearmament program to deter communism and urged Britain and the United States to station sufficient divisions in continental Europe. The plan envisions 15 new divisions and a unified Western command, with defense spending absorbing a large share of national income. Britain Denmark and Norway also announced expanded defense programs with American aid.
Antlers special report lists newly elected officers of the Feye-en-Heye Post American Legion to be installed Wednesday night at the Legion hut in ceremonies led by Hugo district commander Charles Hassing. Names include Louis Adcock as commander Huet Gregg first vice commander R W Pilcher second vice commander Isaac Nelson adjutant Carl Osburn service officer Harold Roberson finance officer Rev Howard Davis chaplain Bil Hampton historian Roy Mustain and Louis Trent sergeants at arms Dr E B Isbell former two term past commander to be installed as county commander replacing Thomas Butler. The post will have representation at the Oklahoma City state convention September 3-4.
The defense department released casualty list No. 7 for the Morean conflict. It reports 61 wounded, nine injured, three missing in action, and one man returned to American forces after being missing. Dale E. Wigton of Thames & Wigton, Rewley Stratford appears among the names.
Bailey and Smith prepare exhibitors for the county fair on September 14 to 16 with weekly guidance. They urge early selection, recommend The Standard of Perfection for poultry, and offer detailed show prep tips including color and type emphasis, disqualification checks, pen training, feeding, washing, and feather care to achieve a polished show appearance.
Charles Chandler of Cedar Grove 4-H paid his 1248 contract this week with a sponsored heifer by Oklahoma Gas and Electric. He also paid his 1947 contract and started a small Jersey herd on their farm, recently purchasing a young registered mate cats for 128 dollars. Joan C. Eyitt of the Latter-H Slob paid his contract on two Guernsey calves court sponsored in 1947 by Yen Gilder. John is developing a herd of registered Guernseys of the Tamm STELCAM. About 280000 acres of New Jersey State are denoted to orchards and vineyards.
Armed police hunted eight inmates from the Florida state hospital after a Sunday escape. Two were recaptured near Chatthooochee. J T West and Charles Paul James identified. Five remain at large as county and highway patrol units from Florida Georgia and Alabama search the area. The break used a bench slab to batter a partition and a homemade aluminum key to unlock doors. The guard on the second floor resigned.
The Army reports 2616 Korean War casualties through August 6: 153 killed, 1590 wounded, 873 missing. Officials defend modest, dignified notifications to families and note time lag will shrink as front steadies. A Pearson column claim of larger totals is disputed by Army spokesmen.
Ada library vacation reading club members who read 15 or more books may ride in the rodeo parade Tuesday at 2 pm. Those riding include chief and princess from the Five Civilized Tribes and other readers from Glenwood Hayes Irving and Washington schools. All costumed participants wear headbands. younger members attend a 10 am story hour led by Mrs. Paul Graves.
In San Francisco on August l lawyers for Harry Bridges the CIO Longshoremen’s union leader will seek release from jail on a writ of habeas corpus. Bridges was jailed after Federal Judge George Harris revoked his $25,000 bail. lawyers plan appeals to the U S circuit court of appeals and higher courts contending the judge overstepped precedents and erred in ordering imprisonment. Bridges born in hasten became a citizen in 1945 and his jail intake noted his cooperative adjustment to routine.
One Oklahoma soldier is reported missing in action and six others listed as wounded in Korea. The wounded include Batte Ladie Smith and Wayne C Abernathy among others. the missing soldier is Jame C Kerris, son of Mrs Dora Lovens Harris.
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