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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1950

Page

8

Rouse Hearing Under Way For July 27 Shooting

A preliminary hearing for J R Rouse charged with the July 27 shooting of Orvil Nicholas began before Justice J R Willoughby. By midmorning seven witnesses testified including Ada officers Ray Goodwin Montporsery and deputy Histe who described threats and the shooting scene.

J. R. Rouse Orvil Nicholas J. R. Willoughby Ott Ray Ray Esther Daniels Rouse Rouse’s

Johnston Murray Makes Slight Gain In Recount

In Sequo ayah county officials corrected figures in the Democratic governor run off recount showing William O. Coe with a 153 vote gain across 58 counties. Johnston Murray led initially with a 33 vote gain before adjustments. Coe now leads in the recount, with 19 counties still pending and Oklahoma and Muskogee awaiting final checks. Tulsa County added 24 votes to Coe, while Coe previously trailed Murray by 1,008 in the official count. the race hinges on remaining boxes and potential errors in large counties.

Oklahomacity Seanoyah William O. Coe Johnston Murray State Election Board Election Board of Sequoyah Coe William Murray Oklahoma Muskogee Tulsa Cot Fran Him Supreme Court

Harriman Returns to Washington From Korea Visit

Harriman flies to Washington with an optimistic Korea report to President Truman. He met General MacArthur and visited the front, spoke with Syngman Rhee and Eighth Army commander Walton Walker before boarding a military transport.

Tokyo W. Averrell Harriman Truman Maciaseat MacArtair Harriman Harrinsr MacArthur Syngman Rhee South Korea Walton H. Walker U.S. Eighth Army Korea Renee Anasnnman

Medicine price trends in Hong Kong Aug costs rise

Imported drug prices in Hong Kong have climbed over the past two months with penicillin nearly doubling and sulphate drugs up about 20 percent. The note hints at broader shortages and consumer impact on households.

Hong Kong

Russia Faces UN Rebuke Over Korean Situation

Russia again faced a United Nations rebuff over Korea as the council prepared to begin a new week of diplomacy at Lake Success. The United States and Soviet resolutions dominated debate while a Russian veto loomed, with the broader war of words continuing though not affecting the on ground military campaign.

Max Haereeson Lake Success Russia United Nations Korea Security Council Flussis United States U.S Red South Korea Council Jakob Malik Korgan Council On Trygver Lie Nater General Assembly Lie U.N

Three Die in Ozarks Shooting Rampage in Eminence

In Eminence Missouri last night a wild shooting spree left three dead and two wounded. The victims include farmer ER N Fansier about 63 his son Homer L Fansier and a four year old girl Barbara Harris. William Harris 39, identified as the killer and husband of Fansler’s sister, fled into the wooded Ozarks after the attack. Police set roadblocks and a massive search followed with storms hindering efforts.

Eminence Ozarks Missouri ER. N. Fansier Homer L. Fansier Barbara Harris J. A. Tandy State Highway Patrol William Harris Tandy Harris Hubert Wright Fanster Harris Sire Homer L. Fansler Fansler Rose Elmer Nichols Lola Jean Jayce Thomas Miss Thomas Highway Patrol White Greene St Hluels

Family Bread To Be Governed By Federal Rules

A proposed standard for enriched family bread was announced in the federal register. The rule would specify ingredients and quantities for common loaf forms and set labeling or composition requirements to be applied after final adoption.

Washington

U N Naval Forces Attack Red Coastal Installations

U N naval forces bombed Red coastal targets with three bombardments hitting Korea's east and west coasts from the Sea of Japan and Yellow Sea. Five American ships penetrated to Tanchon rail center north of the 38th parallel, with air spotters aiding. Arrangements included support from Inchon and Yongdok as allied ships shelled Inchon.

Tokyo United Nations Red Korea Sea of Japan Yellow Sea Tanchon 38Th Parallel North South Korea Navy Yangyang U. S Inchon Seoul Yongdok Charles C. Hartman

Seoul City Site Tries to Undermine Soldier Morale

In Seoul, a propaganda broadcast by a Korean woman nicknamed Seoul City Site targets U.S. airmen, urging them to return home. The 558th Military Police picked up the feed. the identity remains unknown. The report references Tokyo Rose Iva Toguri D Aquino, noting her wartime treason conviction and release on bail pending appeal.

8Th Army Korea Tokyo Rose Seoul South Korea U.S M.P Tokyo Rose Iva Toguri D*aquino Radio San Francisco Supreme Court William O. Douglas Actiat

Alien Schools Open August 28 in Allen Oklahoma

Allen officials announced that alien schools will start work on Monday August 28 with teachers reporting August 2 and students returning Friday morning August 25. Superintendent Loyd R. Watson reminded residents of a recent legislature tax law about age six for school attendance and noted the district will enforce the law like others in Oklahoma. A Norman boy was admitted to Crippled Children’s Hospital last night bringing under care total to eight cases.

Allen Loyd R. Watson Buser Watson Lev’ i Oklahoma Oklahoma City Norman Crippled Children's Hospital

Marines Dig Into Reserves Call Up 250000 Strength

Washington August 8 7 The Marines plan to call up all 240000 volunteer reserves to raise active strength to about 250000 and extend mobilization. A January request for a further 500 million dollars to expand Marine forces is anticipated while Mansfield urged a permanent minimum of 300000. First 50000 reserves to active duty from August 18 to October 31 with 30000 more date undecided. Coast Guard seeks to re enlist veteran guardsmen and reservists. Military notes include Collins tank program briefing and Truman receiving a 30 minute update from the joint chiefs. Senator Byrd signals expected surge in defense spending.

Joseph C. Goodwin Washington Vinson Dga House Armed Serveice Committee Suiday Defense Department Marine Corps Mansfield Mont Tne Coast Guard Coast Guard J. Lawton Collins Army House Rep. Philbin D-Mass Collins President Truman Joint Chiefs of Staff Truman Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs Byrd D-Va Mr. Truman Congress

Bridges Seeks Freedom in Second Appeals Bid

Harry Bridges, jailed as a communist party agent, makes a second bid for freedom before the U.S. circuit court of appeals after failing in a federal district court. Meanwhile about 4,090 CIO Longshore workers on Hawaii sugar plantations walk off in protest of his jailing. Bridges was jailed by Judge George S. Harris who revoked bail at $25,000, calling him likely a powerful figure in American communism.

San Francisco Aug Harry Bridges U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Bridges’ Cio Longshore Union Hawaii Bridges George 5B. Harris Court of Appeal Apsl Harris Communist Party In America

Red Troops Swarm Past River Barrier In Korea War

About 9,000 Red troops crossed the Naktong river barrier at night and more pressed toward Taegu threatening U S defenses on the main South Korea front. The advance came as U N forces prepared a renewed counterattack near Chinju and Taegu with fresh troops and armored support.

Associated Press Naktong River Taegu South Korea United Nations Chinix Chingu Pusan U. S U. S. Eighth Army Korea Naktone Changnyong U.S John BE. Church

James H Eischeid Receives Degree at East Central State

James H. Eischeid, Kevans high school graduate, earned a B.S. degree in industrial arts with biology minor at East Central State College during the July 27 commencement. Son of Mrs Anita Eischeid of Oklahoma City, he earlier attended Onawa High School and played football. He joined the Naval Air Corps after high school, trained in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and served ten months before beginning fall term at East Central. He has worked part time at the Alldridge Hotel pharmacy for several years.

James H. Eischeid Kevans High School East Central State College James Anita Eischeid Oklahoma City Onawa KKK Naval Air Corp Albuqueeque New Mexico East Central Aldrdge Hotel

Calling of 45th Affects Leaders In Konawa Area

Special report notes Sec ond Lt Glenn Call, newly elected state representative from the Konawa Sesakwe district, will join the 45th division. Ponting seeks army leave during session. Dr Warrington Austerman, Kasnawa’s physician, expects no active duty now. Captain Austerman to transfer to inactive reserve. Konawa Fire Chick Jessie Tibby enlists for Camp Polk with the 45th. Irby and Johnny Irby reportedly enlisted in Konawa National Guard.

Konawa Glenn Konawa-Sesakwe Ponting Warrington Austerman Kasnawa Austerman 130Thnfantry National Guard Army Jessie Ti By Camp Polk

Say Bud Better Stick to Your Job

Oklahoma City August 5 Pi Say Bud better stick to that lab youve got Jobs in war production are scarce Vandivier chairman of the State Employment Security Commission warned about workers quitting civilian jobs for defense work He cited Oklahoma Ordnance Works Pryor drawing hundreds from four states and said there is no concrete information on reopening the WWI plant He noted only about 0 people daily hired at Tinker Air Force Base among 13000 civilian employees

Oklahoma City Bud Dave Vandivier State Employment Security Commission Vandivier Oklahoma Ordnance Works Pryor Tinker Air Force Base

Negro Captured After Long Search in Arkansas

Forrest City Arkansas August 5 UP a 30 year old Negro was felled by a posseman s bullet and captured near the town days before the burial of a peace officer slain Thursday night Deputy Sheriff Ray Campbell and another officer were wounded in the incident State troopers with bloodhounds tracked Aubrey Smith to a wooded area west of Forrest City as he emerged he fired at Billy Parker 20 a reserve veteran from Palestine Parker shot him in the shoulder with a 22 caliber rifle and Smith was rushed to Little Rock in a guarded ambulance

Ray Rouse Ada Ray Goodwin Tom Montporsery Bret Nicholas Walker Hisle Histe Russell Smith Sam Massey Tom D. McKeown Forrest City Ark St. Francis County Roger West Aubrey Smith Ray Campbell Billy Parker Pailestine West Smith Here Parker Little Rock

U S May Get Two Headed Calf

A Danish calf born three months ago at H Huebeckman's farm in Alierup South Jutland has two heads and four eyes. The animal studies the world as it chews and is shown at local markets while the owner weighs selling it to the United States for study and display.

Copenhagen United States H. Huebeckman Alierup Jutland Sil Xosha Strona

Amusement Machine Repair Notes From East Cen Record

Hin hi to Nytog studied flying vader vies 1 nil while at East Cen in a fragmented note about repairing amusement machines and aviation terms without clear context or complete details.

Nytog East Cen

Konawa School Students Join 45th National Guard Unit

Konawa juniors seniors and two teachers are listed among local National Guard members called to federal service. The roster names 16 seniors and five juniors plus sophomores and freshmen, with several teachers and last year’s graduates also noted as affiliated. Additional local unit officers and a long list of sergeants, corporals, privates, and recruits complete the company’s ranks.

Konawa National Guard S/e Clement C. Lowry John R. Samron Moorison & Little David A. Lowry Gerald K. Lawry Wiley H. Mann Don G. McLeister Frank DB. Nupley Harvey F. Wilton Tommy J. Sanders Edward Tucker Willian W. Wooten Horace D. Sweat Billy J. Johnson Bobby J. Johnson Wilford Tuck Virgil le Blackwood Paul B. Hailey Kermat E. Inman Orval W. Tipton Pic Franklin ©. Burns Tommy Armstrong Keith R. Inman Norman Factor Coy G. Long Harold N. Mann Tommy J. Tipton

Pretty Young Girl Escapes Hospital

A young woman, Alice Richard of Freagy, who killed her twin Sally, escaped Napa State Hospital by climbing a wall and hitchhiking 50 miles to San Francisco. She spent time at a movie, had a Coke and doughnut, and was returned to Napa after being declared mentally ill in Fresno court.

San Francisco Alice Richard Freagy State Hospital Napa Alice Fresno Sally

Baptist Mission Building Completed at South Town

The Baptist mission building at South town is finished and will host services Sunday morning. An all day meeting includes a noon Sasket dinner and a 2 3 dedication service. D. Vernon, long time Sunday school superintendent, will give a brief church history. Loren White will preside as master of ceremonies. Amos Bunn will sing and Dr Charles Myers will preach the dedication sermon.

Baptist Mission Southtown D. Vernon Fix Loren White Magica Amos Bunn First Baptist Church Tolo Charles Myers

Traffic Violation Counts Completed

Several traffic violations were disposed of Friday and Saturday by Percy Armstrong justice of the peace Kenneth D tiem. A $20 fine was imposed for reckless living. Arrests included Jul E Plurobus for redhess driving and Cy Killian highway patrolman for unspecified charges. Leo Lillech Church paid $15 for driving to the left of center.

Percy Armstrong Justice of the Peace Kenneth D Tiem Seckless Redhess Cy Killian Arres Leo Lillech

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oril Nicholas First Marine Batte Hoes Das Reds Betty Benny Fox Benny Them Sud Br Fronters of Freedom Staus D4th Nak- Tong Waegwan Kum- Thon Kosang Fifth Infantry Chinju Chindong Songdok North Korea Konawa Area Irby His Johnny Irby Konawa Naonal Guard Arkansas Perry He Townsend Glen C. Collins Jack M.flowers John C. Phelps John Cloud Arthur H. Elliott, Jr Feerinets D. Head James D. Nancy Billy D. Griffin Bill C. Johnston Daniel D. Khoury Jack H. Lambeth Lenard J. Nunley Percy N. Townsend Edward L. Adams James W. Braden Edward J. Branscum Anderson C. Burgess Charles A. Collins Thomas ©. Cooper Freddie L. Corbin Kenneth Hario Kenneth A. Inman, Sr Frank E. Sexton Jack Spurce James M. Buckler Ronald L. Byrd Ted L. Foxx Lynn J. Fry Billy Shurleys Hardy A. Raulston Elvis DB. Slaughter Harold V. Smith Billy ©. Sparks Harley E. Sparks Leo A. Alexander Louis Alexander J. BE. Branscum Bobby J .Ployd Issac N. Foster Thomas E. Joyner Ewell Levance Jim F. Lewis Wilow Bb. Mason Orval Moore Arlie W. Neely Billy Z. Rains Jerry D. Slaughter Jerry N. Smithwick Wesley E. Spaulding Cleith D. Walker Lawton T. Branscum Eugene V. Gates Stanley E. Henry Bobby R. Jackson J. I. McGinnis Onyal G. McGinnis Jim B. Pamplin Jimmy J. Rodgers Earl A. Sparks Charles T. Stricland Wc, Tyler Roy G. Tyler Bobby G_ Went
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