Ada Weekly News Consolidations and Pricing History
A historical note outlines the Ada Weekly News evolution through consolidations with the Ada Weekly Democrat Pontotoc County Enterprise and Ada Star Democrat culminating in the Ada Evening News. It records publication days and a price of 65 cents per week and 7 dollars 9 cents per year.
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ADA Weekly News
Ada
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
EEN Enos
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc County Enterprise
Ada- Star-Democrat
Ada Evening News
After the War We Must Watch for Modern Souls Who Seek Profit
A reflective essay argues postwar economies risk stagnation without global markets and foreign credit. It urges maintaining merchant marine, financing world trade, and fair dealings, citing Wilson and Harding, then warns against self serving powers in peace and the danger of profit driven motives.
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Europe
Japan
China
Java
Burma
Asia
South
Central America
Germany
England
Woodrow Wilson
Madison Square Garden
New York
Harding
Southern States Cotton Export Corporation
League of Nations
William E. Gilroy
Saul
Israel
Jesus
Amalek
Samuel
God
Medical advances and farm lakes boost postwar recovery
The piece praises army and naval medical progress saving wounded lives and notes improvised front hospitals and rapid transfers. It urges more farm lakes for outdoor sport and warns freight rates favor northern centers. It highlights farmers as crucial to victory and postwar food needs, then discusses refrigerator use and odor management in homes.
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Army
Naval
Interstate Commerce Commission
Department of Government
Paul Bell Held as Prisoner of War in Osaka Camp
Paul Bell formerly of Newcastle, a Class B title winner and Horace Mann attendee in 1938, is reported a prisoner of war in Osaka, Japan after surviving Bataan and Corregidor. In a July 4 letter to his parents he described good health, high spirits, and plans for home life, while American officials outline postwar reconstruction goals for natives and aid to 23,000 American nationals.
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Paul Bell
Newcastle
Horace Mann
Osaka
Japan
Bell
Seaman
Bataan
Corregidor
A. W. Bell
Antoinette Huff
Willard
John
Marvin Daugherty
United States
Larson
Stewart Calls CIO PAC Spending Chicken Feed Compared To Unions
Rep Stewart of Oklahoma said the CIO PAC’s $1,000 contribution against him was small next to what unions spent. He defeated Maj Wilburn Cartwright in the Oklahoma third district primary. Hillman testified before a House committee that PAC funds were used to oppose him and fund Park Wyatt in the fourth district race.
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Washington
Stewart
Okla
C.I.O. Political Action Committee
Oklahoma
Maj
Wilburn Cartwright
Sidney Hillman
P.A.C
House
C.so
Hillman
Naval Ammunition
McAlester
Cartwright
Park Wyatt
Rep
Boren
Guam Described as Key to Japan by Marine Leader
Guam Colonel Henry L. Larson, in his first press briefing since arriving to command the island’s defenses, calls Guam a miniature Pearl Harbor and a crucial offensive base. He notes the development will be a major Pacific war engineering undertaking and essential to launching operations against Japan.
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Larson
Word of Thanks From New Guinea
Pvt. James F. Choate writes from Somewhere in New Guinea thanking locals for flowers and kindness shown to his family after the loss of his brother Thomas Dillon Choate. He asks God to bless them in return.
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New Guinea
James F. Choate
Thomas Dillon Choate
Oklahoma National Guard Escapes Armory Damage Liability
Oklahoma City August 29 Attorney General Randell S Cobb ruled the Oklahoma national guard had no authority to pay lightning damage to an armory leased from Tulsa county He questioned a 99 year lease clauses and whether the governor approved the conveyance of title to the state Adjutant General George A Davis had argued Tulsa county commissioners claimed title had been transferred making the state liable for the damage
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Oklahoma City
Randell S. Cobb
Oklahoma National Guard
Tulsa County
Cobb
George A. Davis
Davis
Philippines Pay Back With Loyalty
Washing ton Aug 29 Philppines new resident commissioner Romulo told the House the islanders earned a place beside Americans as equals in 1941 by defending Bataan and Corregidor. He spoke on the 20th anniversary of the Jones Act, which promised eventual independence.
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Washinggton
Carlos P. Romulo
Philippines
House
Bataan
Corregidor
America
Romulo
Guthrie Man Hurt In Truck Train Collision
Guthrie Oklahoma August 29 P Roy Waner 41 employee of a Guthrie machinery company was seriously injured when the pickup he drove collided with a southbound Santa Fe passenger train at a street intersection.
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Guthrie
Okla
P .Roy Waner
Guthrie Machinery Company
Santa Fe
Guthrie Street
Perry Rodeo Plans Fifty-First Cherokee Strip Anniversary
Perry roundup club sets September 16 for a commemorative rodeo marking the fifty-first anniversary of the Cherokee Strip opening with a community event and traditional rodeo activities.
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Perry
Cherokee Strip
Shish-Kebab Might Solve Meat Worry
NEA staff correspondent reports August coverage of a coming meat surplus and quick cooking ideas from the Department of Agriculture and meat industry. It notes a hold-back on low-grade meats due to heat and kitchen confusion, plus tips like shish kebab and tomato or wine tenderizing methods. It also mentions better cooling supplies for movie houses as War Production Board actions increase allocations.
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NEA
Washington
Department of Agriculture
War Production Board
Health officers to convene in five Oklahoma cities
A Pi Meeting will be held in five Oklahoma cities next month to acquaint state and county health officers with public health laws and to establish a uniform policy for food and drug inspectors. A representative of the attorney general's office will attend the meetings set for Sept. 8 Wewoka Sept. 11 Durant Sept. 13 Muskogee Sept. 18 Guthrie and Sept. 20 Anadarko.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Cities
Attorney General's Office
Wewoka
Durant
Muskogee
Guthrie
Anadarko
Don Powers Seeks Blood Boost Amid Prolonged Transfusions
Shawnee reports 18 year old war veteran Don Powers needs new blood donors for his 31st transfusion set for Thursday. Powers has fought a rare illness since leaving the army over a month ago and has received weekly transfusions at a local hospital. organizers say more Type 4 donors are available among volunteers.
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Shawnee
Don Powers
Powers
Federal housing office opens in region covering six states
An area office of the federal public housing authority has opened with jurisdiction over Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico Kansas Arkansas the Panhandle and Texarkana ex.
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Oklahoma City
Federal Public Housing Authority
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
Kansas
Arkansas
Se Panhandle
Texarkana
County Judge May Revoke Dealer Beer Permit
In a letter to Rep. H. A. Toaz Atoka Attorney General Randall S. Cobb ruled that a county judge could legally revoke a retailer's permit to sell beer without a state license.
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Oklahoma City
H. A. Toaz
Atoka
Randall S. Cobb
Paris Liberated Symbol of Free Civilization
President Roosevelt proclaims Paris a precious symbol of civilization, celebrating the gallant French people after the liberation of their capital from Hitler and his invasion forces.
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Paris
Hitler
President Roosevelt
Three Boys' Missouri Trip Ends With Boat Sinking
Three boys from Kansas City set out for a boat trip down the Missouri to Jefferson City. They faced crowded buses, cold and rain, and their boat ultimately sank.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Jefferson City
City expands Rosedale Cemetery to fifty acres
City owns and operates a 50 acre Rosedale Cemetery after adding 15 acres joined to the old 1908 plot. About 8,000 graves are in the original section with many plots sold from 40 to 75 dollars. The cemetery is maintained year round by six city workers, with three in lighter periods, and records show ownership and death details.
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Rosedale Cemetery
Rosedale
Public Works and Property Office
Yanks Capture 7th Nazi General In South France Drive
American troops in the Rhone valley north of Montelimar seized their seventh German general of the southern France invasion along with about 400 men after a two hour hill to hill battle. The general, refusing to identify himself, was brought to Seventh Army HQ with a cold stare and a blunt refusal to answer questions.
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Yanks
France
Sid Feder Montelimar
Rhone
7Th Army
Court Clerks Of District Convene
Southeastern Oklahoma court clerks and assistants met in the district courtroom on Tuesday for a three hour session. John B. Clark of Coalgate was elected president replacing Dewey Lopez of Durant, Anna Mc Prail of Holdenville was named secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Della Bedford of Ada became vice president. A state meeting is set for Oklahoma City on September 25.
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Oklahoma
John B. Clark
Coalgate
Dewey Lopez
Durant
Anna McPrail
Holdenville
Della Bedford
Ada
Anna Clark
Atoka
Oklahoma City
Second Death In Lee Quadruplets
A second quadruplet son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Lee died at Hall County Memorial hospital Gainesville Ga The infant was the third of four boys born prematurely Sunday night The first born died last night The remaining two boys were reported in good condition The father a 25 year old anti tank gunner at Camp Blanding Fla was expected to arrive on emergency furlough The mother was in good condition and unaware of the deaths
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Gainesville
Charles E. Lee
Hall County Memorial Hospital
Camp Blanding
Fla
Quotes and figures on war and peace efforts
The piece cites Toshio Shiratori on Japan's invulnerability, Dewey urging united U.S. support for enduring peace plans, Cadogan noting rapid moves toward peace, and shows the automobile industry delivering 297.2 million horsepower in aircraft engines from 1939 to 1944.
Indians Actively Engaged in War Effort Across Fronts
The line asks whether American Indians are fighting with full commitment as they contribute to the war, implying broad, active participation without limitations or reservations. The comment emphasizes their prominent role and ongoing sacrifice in support of national defense.
Paris Ends Liberation Parade as Paris Rebuilds
Paris observers end three day liberation celebration with a parade by American troops past the Arc de Triomphe. Lt. Gen. Omar Bradley and Lt. Gen. Joseph Koenig lay a wreath on the Unknown Soldier tomb. Paris returns to normal life amid fuel shortages and no public transit.
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Paris
Arc de Triomphe
New York
Fifth Avenue
Champs-Elysees
U. S
Omar N. Bradley
Joseph Pierre Koenig
France
Building Used By P W s Destroyed in Elkhart Fire
The Marble grocery warehouse in Elkhart, repurposed as a mess hall for 300 German war prisoners, burned at 1 a m after a wind hail storm. The $15,000 hollow tile building was destroyed in 30 minutes. An investigation into the fire is under way.
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Dodge City
Kas
Elkhart
Tristate
Willard Mayberry
Planes And AA S Versus Robot Bombs
London reports American heavy bombers anti aircraft fire and fighter pilots targetting German robot bombs advancing over the channel toward southern England. One pilot downed three by dusk. ground fire felled many more. Flight Lt Ree Van Lierde led Belgian airmen with 27 bombs claimed.
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London
England
Frace
Ree van Lierde
Winter heating fuels spark political heat over coal
As winter nears debates flare over coal supply and prices. Officials warn shortages could hit households, while industry groups advocate for continued use and state support. Public concern rises around affordability and energy security.
Robinsize Jacana with Unusually Large Foot Span
A tropical jacana, a small bird similar in size to a robin, possesses a foot span larger than a horse's hoof, highlighting the remarkable mismatch between body size and foot width.
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Map
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PAC
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By Ann Stevick
Toshio Shiratori
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Thomas E. Dewey
Alexander Cadogan
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