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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
4
Fragmentary Ada Oklahoma postal notice appears in the Ada Weekly News with unclear dates and stray telecommunication and department references. The readable text hints at a post office mailing context and local bureaucratic terms without full details.
The author argues that human habits lag behind rapid technology and global links. Despite advances in transportation and communication, societies struggle to adapt norms and borders. A world-facing peace requires shared attitudes, empathy, and decisive moves toward world government and mutual responsibility.
The piece argues that in a time of scarce commodities like steel and automobiles, big companies should moderate prices to serve society, employees, and buyers. It notes used items often fetch higher prices than new ones, cites the reality that manufacturers are not philanthropists but realists, and comments on government bureaus and communists in service. It closes with a nostalgic memory of Oklahoma and a 1945 model car.
The piece notes few women have held top offices and argues for a capable woman governor. It cites Elizabeth and Victoria as models of leadership in England and expresses hope a similarly gifted woman could rise in the state, despite a belief that women are not suited to politics. It stresses maternal duties and warns against expediency.
The author argues that consensus on inflation control fails because people resist measures that hurt their own finances. Some oppose controls while others want cheap goods, while credit for purchases and wage impacts complicate policy. Politicians avoid angering farmers and laborers, so the public backs cheaper goods but resists lower wages.
President Truman says no current foreign crisis exists and Americans prefer peace, but the nation has prepared feverishly for war over months. Congress may pass measures easing government credit controls to balance inflation risk while sustaining enough credit for business.
The article traces tax use from purely governmental functions to funding education, health care, unemployment relief, child support, and infrastructure. It highlights schools, hospitals, roads, rural electrification, and social services as funded by taxes, noting the state as a guardian to citizens and a shift in public finance. It also mentions Stringtown property proposed for a training school and hints at rodeo interest and learning rodeo details before major events.
Washington dispatch notes farmers foresee record grain output easing shortages and lowering food prices. Surplus risks loom as government stores grain, cotton, and tobacco, with potential stockpiles reaching billions, while price supports face future challenges.
Durant prepares for a special election with four candidates for city posts including city manager governor and three other seats. Voting blocks, candidate pairings, and opposition noted with names such as Pent Tauor Chesnut and Rensnaw. Article also mentions Hollywood baby adoption news involving actor Dick Powell and actress Alyson, reporting the adoption of a two month old girl.
New York beauty engineer Mrs. Vercast Denzel argues Congress should subsidize women’s beauty to keep them affordable and attractive. She compares beauty to national budgets, says education funds exist for many aims, but beauty care is essential to preserve democracy, with remarks on symbols of American charm and cultural unity.
In Paris on August 20 Premier e secured his third test win amid a financial row involving expenses. The outcome reinforced support for the governing coalition as ministers defended reforms and raised questions about the pace of abolishing certain subsidies.
Silver Spurs pair in spurs 33 Jenry 23 any that ever raked the flank of a horse or graced tre bagted heels of a dug store cowboy ere now on display in the window of O'Neal's jewelry. Made of sod silver with 13 carat gold overlay, the set is priced at more than 31,060. Spurs are worn while in the saddle and were secured in San Angelo Texas by Sva imam who has sold similar pairs to cowboy movie stars and other celebrities.
From Pulaski County returns Sidney McMath leads Jack Holt by about 337,573 to 125, Fah with 1,975 of 2,238 precincts reporting. McMath, 36, Garland County prosecutor, runs strongest among metropolitan areas as the gubernatorial race tightens. U S Senator John L McClellan is renominated without opposition and J W Tamale wins renomination in the lone congressional contest.
Oklahoma Dixiecrats may vote by pasteovers in the November election unless a legal method allows their presidential electors to be printed on the ballot. Oklahoma City attorney Ross Lillard said voters would paste their names on the regular or Democratic ballot if needed. State officials warned the procedure would invalidate the ballot and lead to rejection. A plan to discuss the issue at the Democratic state meeting in Oklahoma City on Saturday to perfect a statewide organization is noted.
Oklahoma City August 1 The governor Roy J Turner on vacation in Colorado cautions about growth in old age assistance rolls and tax returns affecting raises approved by the welfare commission. He praises the rise from 50 to 58 for top aged and blind payments. 24 to 27 for first dependent child and 15 to 25 for each additional child. He calls the plan liberal and wise given living costs tax collections and federal funds but warns a sales tax drop could threaten benefits.
London dispatch reports a proposed Gentlemen's Agreement to ban Gullivers from competitive basketball at the Olympics. The scheme, voiced by Italian sources, aims to cap team size and reduce overly aggressive play for the sport’s broader good.
New York opinion piece mocks film industry pressures and praises literary giants. It traces historical shifts from aristocratic patronage to market-driven fame, noting writers like Johnson and Shakespeare thrived under demand. The column contrasts bold market success with struggles of modern authors including Steinbeck and Caldwell.
Washington DC reports Col James P Devereux a veteran of World War I and later a detachment commander near the front. He served in Marine units, saw action against Japanese forces, and endured capture and prison camps in China before retirement.
A former sergeant in Brglene IA who lost an arm and a leg in a 1942 air raid now types full time. He uses two artificial limbs and continues to function in civilian life with resilience and practical skill.
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