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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1948

Page

5

Bells Toll in Jerusalem Amid War Tint and Faith

Roderick Terusa of the Associated Press reports from Jerusalem where a quiet city bears the toll of recent fighting. A wounded Arab soldier and the heavy scent of hummus mingle with distant bombardment as bells toll and civilians move through via Dolorosa. The old city’s faces, mosques, churches, and stones reflect a fragile calm under guard.

Jerusalem Roderick Terusalem LFI Womar St. Stephen's Gate Via Dolorosa Arab Legion Marta Ahell

Rebel Ratio Calls For Continuing Pressure In Greece

Athens reports a rebel radio urging communist followers of Markos Vafiades to persist the struggle against Greek forces. Army clashes with guerrillas occur in multiple sectors as grammos mountain fighting is described as ongoing and material losses are noted for Markos. Reinforcement artillery bombards Kastoria area while guerrillas infiltrate from Albania, with attacks in the Peloponnese and conscription crackdowns announced.

Athens Markos Vafiades Stengzle Grammod Markos Vitei Rea Albania Kastoria Vitsi Peloponnésus Trikkali War Ministry Luo Per Song Herm James A. van. Fleet Greece

Letter of Emerson Found in Concord Attic Mystery Unearthed

Carpenters in Concord Massachusetts uncover a letter by Ralph Waldo Emerson written when he was 13, addressed to his aunt Mary Moody Emerson. The document, found with other papers, is handed to Harvard for safekeeping amid family notes from Rev. William Emerson and Mary Williams Roby Emerson.

Concord Mass Ralph, Waldo Emerson Mythos Mary Moody Emerson Wiliams Emerson William Robby Harvard University

Wilmington Students Build a Dream House

Wilmington College students built a dormitory for 34 on campus ahead of reopening next month. They funded the project through labor rather than a large campaign, with Dr. Samuel D. Marble guiding the effort. Students and alumni donated labor estimated to save about $45,000, continuing a 75 year tradition of campus building.

NEA Service Wilmington Ghls NEAJ Wilmington College Samuel D. Marble Mardle Crete Callege Epi Cliftes

Military Leaders Agree On Duties Of Three Force Groups

Washington Aug 3 top U S military officials announced agreement on duties of the three force groups following weekend meetings at Newport R I The statement said the air forces main job remains strategic air warfare but other services may participate The Navy Air Force quarrel over carrier plans and long range bombing focus has been noted The talks also touched on guided missiles able to carry an atom bomb to distant targets and progress toward evaluating present and future weapon capabilities The joint chiefs of staff were directed by Forrestal to Key West Fla to settle inter service interpretations of the 1949 Key West agreement The group includes Omar Bradley Louis Denfeld and other top officers as the Navy and Air Force factions seek clearer roles

Washington Newport Secretary of Defense Forrestal Air Force Navy Army Forrest Joint Chiefs Key West Fla 217 Force Ger Cacl Splatz Noyl Vandenberg Crvcks Spaaty Unites Gaid Hinentleim Vandemberg Acm Louis E. den- Seld Etuet

Ralph J. Brooks Dies in Wisconsin

Obituary notes Ralph F. Brooks, longtime East Central State Normal College faculty member, who taught in Ada before moving to Whitewater. Brooks died suddenly near August 12 while living in Wisconsin. He served three to four years at East Central and owned property on East Main Street.

Ralph F. Brooks East Central Brooks Whitewater Ada Addanty East Central State Normal Ada High School East Mair Walls Walla Wash Encyclopedis

Texoma Hosts Most Visitors in National Parks

Washington reports Lake Texoma near the Denison Dam on the Red River drew 1,332,723 visitors in the nine months ending June 30, the highest total of any park area under National Park Service oversight. Lake Mead and other areas trailed, while planners hope Texoma’s year will surpass all National Park regions except possibly the Lincoln Memorial.

Washington Lake Texoma Oklahoma National Park Supervision Lake Mead Mevada Lake Tena

Jaycee Directors of Area Convene

A southeastern Oklahoma Jaycee district meeting drew more than a dozen attendees as Bil Bryan, Muskogee, state Jaycee president, led national officers from Tulsa. A get acquainted session at the Elks Club drew 93, with Wyatt of the local office as principal speaker at Sundays session. A banquet at the Aldrich Hotel hosted 120 attendees Sunday afternoon.

Oklsharma Junior CP Aldricos Hotel

Ada Lions Club Families Picnic Tonight

Ada Lions club members and their families meet tonight at 7 o clock. Activities include swimming horseshoes and games with a meal served. no program planned. The note mentions local Lions ranks but lacks clear details.

Ada Lions Club Narvis Rarch

Kansas Temperance Drive Heads Toward Southeast Kansas

A temperance caravan led by Willard Maybery drew about 2,000 people in Lawrence as it urged Attorney General Ed Am to provide leadership for sheriffs and police in enforcing Kansas liquor laws. The 22-vehicle tour stopped at Ottawa and Pumsburg, with KU figures and bootlegger concerns shaping the rally’s sharp debates about enforcement and community standards.

Lawrence Kas. Ag Kansas Ed Am Dodge Cite Willard Maybery Elwhart Patione Arn Lam Ottawa Pumsburg Stew Cunningham University of Kansas Lawrence High

Nine to One Choice Given for Pamela

CHICAGO Aug 23 Six medical experts have ruled that 22 month old Pamela Frances Ramphere has only a slim chance to survive the corrective surgery. They recommended the series of operations be performed within two months. The court-appointed specialists advised the procedures after the infant's father Fred Larmphere petitioned for court-ordered treatment. The mother Irene, amid divorce proceedings, initially opposed the operation but said she had since seen similar cases with successful outcomes.

Chicagh Pamela Frances Ramphere Walter R. Cmalley O'Mailey Fred Larmphere Irene Lamphere Etuelte

Four Republican Leaders Die in Oregon Plane Crash

Four Oregon Republican leaders and nominees died when a private plane crashed near a summer cabin at Feads Fa les Ore Ave. Bodies of Ren Barte Johnson Corvallis 40 William H Plishres Medford 47 and H E Evans Waldsort house nominee were recovered. Rep John Snellstrom Eugene 33 remained missing with search continuing. Flight owner Fiyhter was piloting. no engine trouble reported. Coroner noted era of prominent Oregon officials who perished in last October crash.

Feads Fales Ore Ave Oregon Senate House Oregur S Olfl Ren. Barte Johnson Corvallis Willian H. Plishres Medford H. EH. Evans Waldsort John Snellstrom Eugene George Adler Klamath County Fiyhter Fhuhrer Earl Smew Tam

Washingtons bumper crop of tourists fills streets

Washington sees 3 500 000 visitors as interest soars in monuments and institutions. Bus tours carry crowds past the Capitol Smithsonian Arlington Mount Vernon and Alexandria with demand to view the White House high on the list though open only two hours daily. Many visitors misbelieve the president lives at the Capitol. guides note the reality and joke about long elevator lines at the White House.

Washington Maine Kansas Everly Washington Beard of Trace Board of Trade Nee Edsom Statistical Service U. S Bos Alwold Mount Verson Arlington Slaxandria Virginia Washington Monument Om Ateood Allexandria L. Bewis White House Atwood Capitol Congress Truman Capitol Hill Teanch Marblado Camiok

Trial of Duncan Murder case moves to district court

Duncan Gals Aug 2. E L Lefty Fowler, former Duncan policeman, is held in Stephens County jail after signing a March 27 confession. He pleaded innocent May 12 and was bound over for district court. Beavers was killed Jan 23 and found Feb 3. Fowler was arrested March 12 after failing to report for duty. He was taken to Grady County, and officials say he confessed. Acquaintances note he has regained much of the weight he lost. His wife and parents visit weekly. The Monday session will likely finish jury list work. actual hearing not expected soon.

Duncan Helen Beavers E. L Lefty) Fowler Stephens County Miss Beavers Fowler Hine Gays Grady County Burens Kegel Steng County Nis Fowter Waucika Here Branch Kisttamey Sam Lattimore Deva Hela Branch

Rotary Meet at Ranch for Members and Families

Rotary clre amé their families will gather at Gaz Shipe's munca on Creek for an evening. Two barbecues are planned, provided meals for all, and invitations indicate a month with a presidential anniversary.

Rotary Gaz Shipe Hether

Fennessean Faken Charged With Possession Of Chocolate Beer

Police arrested Hamer Spares Saturday morning on a charge of possession of choc beer. He posted a $20 bond and was released. He claimed to be visiting and listed Knoxville Tennessee as his home, having stayed in town since November. Arresting officers were Cecil Smith, Roy Reives, and Dave Albert.

Cite Hamer Spares Knoxville Tenn Tennessee Cecil Smith Roy Reives Snemier Yrison Dave Albert Negea

Willard Dallas Elected NFA Treasurer at National Meet

Willard Dallas, Tacal and state president of the New Farmers of America, was elected national treasurer at a national meeting held at Tuskegee Institute. He is a teacher at Napier High School and is slated to attend further national trustee meetings in Washington. The report notes his supervision by a national agriculture teacher at Longston University in Ocisco.

Willard Dallas New Farmers of America Napier Wrei NPA Tuskegen Tuskegee Ala Washing Ly Longstom University Ocisco Dallas Ational Agriculopier Nigh

Champion Asks Divorce Retrial

A report notes Champion seeks a retrial in a divorce case. The filing cites attorney fees and a decision tied to the prior proceedings. The fragment references bank accounts and an ax tenant issue, with unclear context and specifics.

France Aims at United States of Europe New push from France boosts idea of a federated West European union

France drives a bold push toward a United States of Western Europe with finance minister Reynaud and new Mitterrand cabinet backing calls for a convocation of an international assembly to draft a federal charter. The plan, linked to Britain’s response and the Marshall Plan, is led by a committee chaired by Duncan Sandys. Reynaud, famed for crisis management, could steer the move, while France maintains emphasis on European rebuilding and economic autonomy amid postwar strains.

United States Western Europe Britain Europe Francois Mitter International Assembly Westerm Europe International Commitee Apolan Union Churchill Km Duncer Sandys Winston Churchill Tong Sandy Hague Cayrchiltales Mitterand France Vetticl Mitraud Shold Fra Reynaud Finn Paris Ton Reynaved Peyraud

Excise tax cuts eyed in next congress by Millikin

Washington August discussions weigh prospects for trimming excise levies on goods from cigarettes to theater tickets and telegrams while broader income tax cuts face opposition. Senator Millikin predicts possible reductions but cautions against major tax relief unless finances improve.

BELL Truman Congress Millikin Colorado Western Union

Eye-for-eye offer to officer shocks Oklahoma town

In Muskogee Oklahoma an inmate, Tack Fleetwood, 47, jailed on burglary charges, offered to donate one or both of his eyes to Tulsa crime chief Harry Stege and to arrange a bond payoff of 3500 dollars. Stege dismissed the offer noting such an operation has never succeeded and Fleetwood’s age would disqualify him.

Musroged Okla Tulsa Tack Fleetwood Swan Harry Stege Muskogee Veterans Hospital Bum Stege Fleetwood The

Tennison Sues for 325000 in Oklahoma Injury Case

Mathew Tennison of Seminole Oklahoma filed a suit seeking 325 009 damages for injuries he says occurred when an explosion on July 30 damaged his hip after his vehicle collided with a lighter flame while driving two miles south of SaTeaNC on a highway. The action names Sinclair Prairie Oiler Tennison as defendant.

Oslahoma City Mathew Tennison Seminole Okla Sinclair Prairie Oiler Tennison Sateanc Ax Wesson

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