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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1944

Page

4

Bible Thought for Today Verse Reflection

A brief devotional quote from Matthew 5 42 urging generosity to those who ask or borrow with a concise reminder to help others as part of daily contemplation.

Matthew

War era reflections on faith and unity across nations

The piece weighs Roosevelts language at the polling place, Spain's peace stance, Canadian draft policy, and a theological essay by William E. Gilroy arguing World Christian unity grows from war. It praises missionary work, cross‑denominational cooperation, and stresses postwar expansion of gospel outreach amid rising tax burdens.

William E. Gilroy Pacific Pacific Islands

Shortfall in Old Age Fund Prompts Social Security Debate

The article outlines a 3.4 billion dollar shortfall in the Old Age Insurance trust fund plus accumulated interest, totaling well over 10 billion. It notes actuaries’ findings, premium rates, and proposed freezes, with Congress debating whether to maintain 2 percent, raise to 4 percent, or adopt a new scale as fears of future deficits grow. It also contrasts pay-as-you-go versus funded reserve models and hints at broader geopolitical worry from Anthony Eden.

Sam Congress Social Security Board Treasury Department Vandenberg

Artillery Keys to Crushing Siegfried Line, Relief for Soldiers

The war report notes Eisenhower delayed a major offensive until sufficient artillery shells are amassed to breach the Siegfried line. Heavy bombardment aims to spare infantry, reduce Ruhr defenses, and protect Allied lives amid a brutal Cologne plain battle.

Eisenhower Siegfried Line Stimson Cologne Plain Ruhr Rhine Hitler

Postwar Aims and Allied Stance in Europe

Quotes from President Roosevelt, Marshal Stalin, and Secretary Stimson outline aims for Poland as a strong independent democracy with a capable army, and describe enemy focus on Düsseldorf Cologne and the Saar Valley as a central Axis objective during wartime.

Poland Red Army Josef Stalin Duesseldorf Cologne Saar Valley Henry L. Stimson

German defeat won't alter national character says Benes

The article notes two wartime defeats are insufficient to shift the German national character. It stresses that the stubborn fight against Nazi mentality must continue for generations, quoting President Eduard Benes of Czechoslovakia.

Eduard Benes Czechoslovakia

McKenney on Bridge Duplicate Play Summary

Bridge notes discuss a duplicate West pass opening sequence with a 2¢ bid and North responding 2, while the West hand shows a defensive regrouping using the auction 4a. The deal highlights card distribution with Q10 and KJ on the right, and rAQ indicating a ruffing sequence in spades.

Albert B. Fall Dies Former Interior Secretary Linked to Teapot Dome

Albert B. Fall, 83, former secretary of the interior under Harding and a central figure in the Teapot Dome scandal, died in El Paso after long illness. Born in Kentucky, Fall had varying early careers before his 1929 bribery conviction and nine months in the New Mexico prison.

EL Paso Tex Albert B. Fall Hardingon Yestern Fall William Beaumont General Hospital Hotel Dieu Catholic Hospital John Morrison Frankfort Las Cruces N. M Harding Harry F. Sinclair Teapot Dome Wyoming Butler U. S. Supreme Court Elk Hills Calif Naval Oil Reserve Edward L. Doheny New Mexico Doheny

TODE TUTTLE 1937 Military Estimates Highlight Japan Forces

The text cites estimates of Japan's army at 4,000,000 with 2,000,000 in China and OWI says 2,000,000 more could be equipped without hurting war production. It describes the Japanese as good fighting men and notes artillery as their main weakness. It also mentions U S Marines landing on European soil with Benjamin Franklin to France in 1776.

Spain Switzerand Eric Japan China OWI United States Benjamin Franklin France

Japs Fall Short Only In Initiative

The OWI based on War Department sources says Japanese troops lack individual initiative. When plans fail they follow the original line, causing unit initiative to falter if an officer of equal rank cannot replace a fallen leader. American losses exceed 21 thousand fatalities with at least 277 thousand Japanese killed, a 13 to 1 ratio.

Office of War Information War Department Owi Japan

Use Bidding Tips While Playing Hand

A bidding lesson shows how bidding context reveals key cards. East’s early entry signals the hearts king likely held by the declarer or opponents, guiding South’s endgame squeeze and spade run to force a club stop and queen jack of clubs.

William E. McKenney America’s Card Authority East West South Declarer

Legion Memorial Building Plans Detailed At Sunday Meeting

All Legionnaires are asked to meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Aldridge hotel to hear the architect and building contractor explain the plans for the Legion Memorial Building to be built on the northwest corner of Twelfth and Constant. Attendees will be invited to ask questions and become familiar with the schedule.

Legionnaires Aldridge Hotel Legion Memorial Twelfth and Constant

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs

A vintage advertises Creomulsion claiming it relieves coughs after flu, loosens phlegm, and heals bronchial membranes. It guarantees money back if the user is unsatisfied, urging readers to ask their druggist for a bottle.

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