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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News reflects on historic World War II ending and predicts postwar reconversion. It notes Allied occupation of Germany and potential American settlements there, and anticipates gradual demobilization and civilian life return within one to two years. It urges prayer for lasting peace.
Philip Norris, now based in Dallas, shares vivid memories of sixteen months in the India to China airlift theater. He flew four motor planes on fifty round trips, sometimes five trips in five days, carrying bombs and war supplies and returning with ore and Chinese soldiers for training.
A meditation on Jacob's flaws and growth toward faith, noting his deceitful moments with Esau and Rebekah, then highlighting Bethel and Peniel as turning points. The piece reflects on biblical integrity, war’s end hopes, and postwar promises of progress and peace.
The rodeo and round-up clubs in Oklahoma are a great boost for good horses. There is something about a horse that appeals to most men and women, and really we know of no more enjoyable hobby one can have than riding. So it is likely there will be a big demand for good horses in this state for years to come.
The forecast hints at rising heat in August after a spell of pleasant conditions. Expect higher temperatures and continued sunny intervals, with humidity possibly increasing and brief storms possible in late afternoon.
MORRIE LANDSBERG reports from GUAM that the battleship Indianapolis was torpedoed 450 miles off Leyte after delivering the first atom bomb to B-29s. In 15 minutes the ship sank, with 883 dead and missing. 315 survivors were rescued five days later by Peleliu search planes. The tale recounts Captain McVay and Lt. Cmdr. Haynes leading survivors through five days on improvised rafts with dwindling water and buoyancy, amid psychological collapse and desperate attempts to stay afloat.
Unofficial reports from Chungking indicate Chinese communists are marching to capture key northern cities including Peiping Tientsin and Tsingtao along with Hsuchow a pivotal junction. Shanghai and Nanjing are allegedly threatened while allied forces prepare airlift support for Shanghai.
The passage notes that Mother Carey’s chickens, small pelagic birds, have so weak legs they cannot stand on land without flapping their wings, a characteristic observed while roaming the ocean.
After Japan’s surrender, Oklahoma observed a two day holiday with churches and banks closed and police noting seven highway fatalities. Parades formed in cities with car crowds, confetti and banners while some beer taverns operated secretly before patrol shut them down. A teen suffered severe injuries from a homemade bomb in Barnsdall.
Hereford Heaven Association members praised the Ada Rodeo after successful showing of area Herefords and growing interest from Oklahoma Quarter Horse breeders. Officials expect more exhibitors next year as attendance set a record despite rain and crews expanding seating with 11 high bleachers.
The Bowfin submarine hunted targets near Daito Shima in Nanpo Shoto. It torpedoed a Japanese cargo ship beside a pier where a bus with a naval liberty party was being loaded. Debris cleared and the pier and ship were destroyed.
Washington Aug 15 The story outlines two main home front themes for postwar America getting industry and business back into peacetime, and opening jobs to reduce unemployment. It notes plans will be tested by trial and error and may require congressional action, with taxes and food rationing likely to persist for months.
Washington reports wage and manpower shifts after victory. Discharge of about 5 million munitions workers could follow by Christmas, with 7 million unemployed forecast. Army releases 5 to 5.5 million troops, draft limited to ages 18-26 and monthly calls cut. Gasoline rations end soon, food rationing to ease, and War Manpower Commission ends controls.
A Pittsburgh reader stresses that while suffering exists, the U S must stay democratic and work toward a cure for the world’s ills. A Newark pastor and a Lynchburg reader echo hope and duty.
Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura states that Japan will continue to shed blood in proportion to each battle until unconditional surrender is won. He emphasizes resolve and persistence in the war effort.
A statement from Homo Sap comments on morality and national behavior as Americans chase wealth, arguing divine blessing is incompatible with core greed while citing the Stillwater News-Press report.
Office of Defense Transportation urges breaking in tires with light workload to ensure optimal performance and safety. The guidance emphasizes gradual load increase during initial use.
John Paul Jones born John Paul in Scotland rose to command in the American Navy and served as a rear admiral in Russia. He died in France in 1792 and 113 years later was brought home for burial with full naval honors at Annapolis.
Martha McPheters explains how to preserve green shelled beans including limas soybeans and cowpeas. The guide covers fresh bean selection shelling, scalding times, packing, and pressure canning times for pints and quarts plus freezing steps to maintain quality.
Steve the 5 month old mascot of WAC Company 58 at Camp Carson hospital center may lose his job. He chases men away and ignores captains and privates alike. His handler Private First Class Minette Cowen suggests Steve may have neurosis while joking that beer gives her a headache.
Nuernberg news reports former Nazi leaders, once symbols of the regime, held in bare cells awaiting trial for war crimes. Battery B of the U S 391st anti aircraft artillery, which guarded Herrmann Goering and Joachum von Ribbentrop, transferred to Nuernberg yesterday. The prisoners are slated for trial next month with tight guard in a newly prepared cell block.
Pro posed exhibit in St Louis highlights full scale replicas of historic aircraft. Milton Masey, aviation commission chair, notes pioneers claim the first controlled flight the first parachute jump and the first air mail trip in the United States. The city helped launch Lindbergh and hosted early balloon races in 1907. Glenn Curtiss set a mile flight in 1909 chasing a $5000 prize. The first air mail flight occurred in 1911 and a 1912 parachute test followed at Jefferson Barracks.
Classified ad brief notes improved yields for investments in yvested Ada accounts. Readers are warned of varying returns and advised to compare rates before committing funds.
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