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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
6
As of Sunday August 27 the government lists indefinite validity for most four and blue ration stamps covering meats fats processed foods sugar and home canning. Gasoline coupons A-11 A-12 B-3 B-4 C-3 C-4 specify three to five gallon limits regionally with deadlines.
Oklahoma could not stop 225 cases of liquor shipped to Fort Sill officers club. The army secured a federal order returning the liquor to Yellow Transit Freight Lines of Illinois, after seizure in 1941.
Rep. Carl Hinshaw predicts rapid postwar aviation growth. He envisions two week trips to Europe South America Alaska or Asia costing about a long car excursion prewar. Air service will reach many towns with feeder lines every 50 miles and travel over 300 mile distances remains most popular.
Clifton Green son of Mr and Mrs H A Green and executive officer of an LST describes the D Day landing in Southern France from the front lines his ship among the first to hit the beach. He recalls a large ship behind them opening fire and the loud roar of battle. He notes he has not gone ashore in about three weeks and hopes to go soon.
In the PM edition Gen. Barton appears with Maj. Gen. Raymond von of Ada amid celebration in a French town liberated by U S forces. Barton, commander of the Fourth Infantry division, is shown receiving a kiss on the cheek from a French girl who presents a bouquet, capturing a moment of relief after the hard march through France.
In Salt Lake City on August 29 attorneys for 34 defendants facing state charges of conspiring to practice or promote plural marriage filed a motion in district court to suppress evidence they say was obtained without proper search and seizure warrants.
Dr. George Lynn Cross was unanimously chosen president of the University of Oklahoma at age 39. Acting head since January, he will lead the university as plans focus on postwar serviceman housing and counseling.
Captain James C. Donaghey of the 45th Division receives the Silver Star for gallantry in action during the Allied advance toward Rome. His wife and young daughter live in Abilene Texas and his family in Ada Oklahoma is cited. his brother Lt. M. B. Donaghey is in England, while Col. Billy Jack Donaghey serves in Italy. He previously studied at Bacone College and Kalamazoo College and taught at Bacone before mobilization in 1940. He saw combat in Sicily and Italy, later sustaining injuries in a jeep wreck and hospitalization in Italy.
In a Senate speech Senator Bridges of New Hampshire condemned secrecy at the Dumbarton Oaks security conference. He warned against big four dominance by Roosevelt Churchill Stalin and Chiang Kai-shek, saying the United States and allies would control the peace plan. Senator Hill replied that Bridges pre judged the talks and pressed for open sessions.
In Grenoble on August 25 a German division of 946 troops surrendered to 24 year old American lieutenant Clarence E. Coggins of Poteau Oklahoma. Captured earlier, Coggins led the surrender with Lt. Col. Phillip M. Johnson. The prisoners cited brutal Nazi tactics and fled to avoid harsher fate, as crowds and patriots surrounded the scene and American MPs restrained the onlookers.
In Dallas on August 28 Texas voters replaced one incumbent while re electing two others in a low profile runoff. Tom Picketts defeated Nat Patton after Patton served ten years in Congress and was unseated in the 9th district contest. James Mansfield led the other two races as L J Sulak and Sam Russell won their GOP or Democratic nominations.
Police reported nine weekend arrests including four women for drunkenness. One man was jailed for loitering in Negro Town and eight others were drunk in public. Six were taken Saturday night and two on Sunday, bringing the month total to 49.
The War Price and Rationing Board requests volunteers to assist in issuing new A gasoline ration books. Chairman Harry Hagar notes the rush due to staff shortages and aims to have all books issued by September 21 when new A stamps take effect. Previously teachers helped, but school schedules reduce their availability. Volunteers should contact the chief clerk of the ration board.
Fairfield Idaho August 29 farmers warn of a 1 000 000 bushel bumper crop with only about 350 000 bushels storage capacity. Camas prairie grain grow ers association manager T L Sanford forecasts surplus amid looming grain overflow. Sixteen defendants face federal conspiracy charges scheduled for next month in related petitions to restore property and papers.
T/Sgt. 3rd grade Jack B. Chivers arrived in Ada from Puerto Rico after 27 months abroad. He takes a 30 day furlough to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Chivers. He entered the army in January 1942 and served as clerk and supply sergeant in a cooks and bakers school in Puerto Rico training natives in cooking.
In Gainesville Georgia the mother of quadruplets born at Hall County Memorial Hospital expresses confusion at caring for four newborn sons. The babies weighing about three pounds each are healthy with two under oxygen tents. The father Pvt Charles E Lee, stationed at Camp Blanding Florida, awaits homecoming after the war.
George W. Norris, 83, former Nebraska senator and longtime TVA supporter, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage early today in McCook. He is unconscious but resting easily, with doctors noting his health had been good despite age.
Sgt. Tom Grant Jr a waist gunner in Italy over enemy territory survived a forced landing when engine failures and a 20 mm shell disabled hydraulics forced a belly landing on a 3 000 foot strip. Pilot Lt John Pollock Akron Ohio led crew to safety as flames engulfed the bomber. Parents learned of the incident from the navigator and pilot.
The U S Public Health Service reports 6258 polio cases through August 19 up from 4058 the prior year and 17735 in 1916. Death totals unavailable though AP tally cites 169 fatalities in nine states, with 63 in Erie County New York.
Ada public schools resume enrollment for seniors and ninth graders with offices ready. Veterans Trice Broadrick and A R Wallace oversee. classes start next Monday. The piece traces Ada’s school history from 1901 into early 1900s, including funding troubles, free schooling, and bond issues for waterworks and a new school building.
Denco Air Lines offers charter plane service with a full time pilot. Two planes are kept in hangars at Walker airport ready for use. Planes may be chartered for business or sightseeing trips. Students needing flying hours can rent a plane. The fleet began with a three place plane at Springfield Missouri and now includes a five place plane.
Army researchers describe a portable fluorescent lamp attached to a headband for bombardiers to read charts bombing tables and bombsights. Heavy-duty trucks support airfield and road rebuilding and transport pontoon bridge sections and crane mounting duties.
The Associated Press notes a lingering late August cool spell with overnight lows around 58 to 59 degrees. Sunday's high reached 79 in many areas while Bartlesville and Enid logged 57 and 58 degrees, and McAlester reported a state high of 83.
British and American light naval forces engaged eight enemy patrol vessels off the French coast, sinking one, torpedoing two and driving another ashore. Off the Dutch coast British MTBs sank a German minesweeper with two British boat casualties reported. London reports a bombless night as a lull lasts 72 hours.
Ada survey work advances as a farm committee of 11 prepares inquiry forms for 51 rural schools. Teachers relay questions to students who will aid families. Dr. Leonard Logan and Dr. J. J. Rhyne, on leave from Oklahoma University, assist in the survey alongside other committees meeting this week.
Airport authorities told Cham ber of Commerce secretary Elmer Kenison that most equipment would be moved out by Friday September 1. Electricity and lighting should be complete for operation while seal coat remains for most runways. Sixteen car loads were used. remaining seal coat was sent back for not meeting specs. Gravel trucks mostly moved out two weeks ago. final ferries will use the rest to haul supplies to the port.
In Washington the House faces a clash over demobilization and reconversion bills after the Rules committee allowed floor amendments. Rep. Celler cites a bipartisan substitute for 52 weeks unemployment at up to 25 dollars weekly and veterans benefits rising to 35 dollars, while the Ways and Means bill retains state control on unemployment and job reintegration. Rep. Knutson mocks the senate bill with a barber shop analogy. A companion surplus property measure draws agency criticism.
Law enforcement across Pontotoc County will marshal all resources for Labor Day to curb traffic crashes. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol assists along with local police and the sheriff's force, replicating the successful Fourth of July plan. Cy Killian leads patrols with a wide territory, aided by Ada officers and county deputies.
Food arrived in Paris in an uninterrupted stream as Allied authorities predicted a 2400 ton daily supply. The first convoy of 100 trucks entered the city before the enemy surrender, followed by hundreds more. Planes delivered urgent food and medical supplies from a pool run by American British and French forces.
Ada postmaster Mrs Mary West says a new airmail schedule is in effect. outgoing mail now leaves at 5 15 p m instead of 6 p m. Mail after 5 15 p m goes to Ft Worth Texas by air. First class mail follows the same 5 15 p m departure.
Ada cab driver Bill Escue was fined 14.75 in police court after a guilty verdict for reckless driving. He was accused of running a stop sign at Tenth and Constant then hitting E L Lindsey as he began crossing. Lindsey remained hospitalized with a worsening condition.
Report from New York notes postwar figures from the Foreign Policy Association showing the United States would dominate global war production with about sixty percent of war industries and large shares of naval units merchant marine transport planes and precious metals.
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