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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1951
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News reports on an Edisoria Department update with partial details from Bacabiees teat. Readers are urged to await full local coverage as information remains incomplete.
A retail trade writer argues the country faces deflation due to big inventories, high production, and weak consumer buying. He warns that continued massive government borrowing could prevent a deflation, while shortages fade and surpluses appear in some lines. If nongovernment jobs remain plentiful, production should hold, and proper government project management may keep inflation down as demand is met.
Richmond Times Dispatch notes Virginia keeps strict drunk driving and reckless driving penalties on the books but courts rarely impose jail terms or suspend operator permits. The piece applauds the law's intent while urging judges to fully use the provided enforcement tools.
Editorial urges immediate practice of care and courtesy on roads as Oklahoma joins a statewide safety campaign for the coming safety week. It cites Governor Murray and the highway patrol and notes the state’s poor traffic record this year. The piece calls for better driving through action now, not just next week.
Across the nation schools begin a new nine month term as boys and girls, ages six to eighteen, prepare for classes. The piece calls for stronger discipline and a concrete, dynamic teaching of patriotism and core Christian values, noting that fundamentals and right versus wrong must be taught, not inherited.
A 1950 Census report shows Oklahoma’s total population fell 103 083 to 1 yes, yet those aged 16 and over rose 48 954. The share of 5 to 34 year olds dropped sharply, while elderly gains emerge and non white population declines. The piece calls for more opportunities for young earners and hints at expanding farming and industry.
A front page color vignette shows H. O. Franks of Krum Texas praying for rain amid withered maize as drought grips plains farmers. The piece links farming risks to weather pests and finances, and urges honest leadership in Arkansas highway work amid political meddling and civil service debates. It closes noting human error behind tragic wrecks and costly crashes despite powerful machinery.
Moscow reports a Soviet scientist L. K. Greben faced rebuke after claiming shoes would aid pigs from Ukrainian plains. Tzvestia accuses him of pampering piglets with booties and foot baths while neglecting new bloodlines. Greben admits a formalistic error and failure to apply modern biolo theories.
In Dallas a dog named Tex, separated from Miller's farm for six weeks to escape heat, was recaptured near his home after a tense pursuit. Miller planned to fetch a replacement from the pound to comfort his children Judy and Tex, but Tex was caught three blocks from home and only his toe was injured.
A catalog of new home sewing kits offers patterns and materials for making toys and juvenile accessories. Projects include kid friendly embroideries, doll costumes, a horse motif, a baby doll christening set, a furry dog, a clown head, and small embroidered table linens for young girls.
White House senior military aide Maj Gen Harry Vaughan received the Order of Juan Pablo Duarte from the Dominican Republic. The award coincides with Dominican efforts to secure a U S arms contract via Armemzia S A and Clark Tuckerman, raising concerns about foreign influence and defense sales in the region.
Washington reports two more Oklahoma soldiers wounded and two injured in Korean fighting. The defense department named the wounded as Lt. Joseph R. Jackson of Tulsa and Pfc. Lorenzo Winslett of Tatums. Injured were Pfc. Charles L. Harris of Muskogee and Pvt. Billy M. Still of Ninnekah. Two were returned to duty: Cpl. William R. Ellis of Enid and Gal. Patrick J. Moore of Tulsa.
Twelve notices were issued to Konawa homeowners to close open toilets and connect to the city sewer after a survey by Seminole county sanitation officers R. K. Matthews and City Manager Jasper Freeman. Homes within 200 feet must connect per ordinance and residents have 20 days to comply. Freeman said a slough in the east sector showed evidence of illegal dumping which the city will clean and halt.
Harry Moore Landis, physics teacher at East Central State College, began in 1950 amid unsatisfactory lab and classroom facilities. He is personally upgrading the department this summer, laying pipes and drains to connect gas, water, and electricity, aiming to finish before classes resume September 12.
Dr Charles F Spencer president of East Central State College represents the college at the Danforth Conference. Held at Camp Miniwanca Stony Lake Michigan the event runs from August 7 to September 2 with return to campus on September 4.
Bernard Seiden, 54, recovered from a 109 degree fever at Mt. Sinai hospital after entering for kidney stone surgery. Doctors were puzzled by the extreme temp, which dropped to 107 for hours and returned to normal within 17 hours.
Sulphur schools set fall term to begin September 3 per Superintendent George Portman. Enrollment by grade runs August 23 for juniors, August 26 for seniors, August 29 for sophomores and freshmen, and August 31 for seventh and eighth grades. Rural buses run August 31 with rural students enrolling at their buildings. Teachers meet August 27 to finalize committee plans.
Ardmore Oklahoma August 25 special Cowgirls and cowboys, roden's toughest stock and movie star Ray Whitley lead Carter county free fair September 4 to 9 in Gene Autry Coliseum. Largest grand entry in rodeodom opens September 4 at 3 pm with 1000 horses in the grand march and a giant parade. Queen contestants from many towns compete for an all expense trip to Madison Square Garden. Tickets priced 2.50 reserved 1.80 general 0.78 children. Mail orders to Earl Lindsay Rodeo Headquarters Hotel Ardmore Ardmore Oklahoma or call 3828.
Sulphur Round-Up club won first in the rodeo parade at Chickasha marking 17 wins in 20 entries over two years. R. T. Brown says this could set a record, with only one third place in twenty. Parade Marshal Bill Allen led the group as they head to Ardmore and McAlester rodeos. Brahman cattle heat tolerance noted.
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