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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
5
A state talk centers on using 30 million dollars in bonds to support the economy and the possible need for a Supreme Court decision. The plan contemplates securing funds via the treasury and potential amortization, with debates on constitutional viability and the impact of interest costs over 25 years.
Report details a House action described as virtually assured for a short one subject session. The proceedings reference motions by BP: TD McCarte of Oklahoma and discuss leadership statements about program timing and potential six-week cuts around election time next year.
A Pontotoc Scout group announces its monthly meeting for Tuesday at the First Christian Church. Delegates, scout leaders, and sponsoring institutions will gather to review progress, with the committee and officers briefing attendees on activities and plans.
Dewitt MacKenzie argues Berlin should stay demilitarized yet be considered in Western defense plans. He notes U S officials urge no rearmament while backing unified Western Europe defense. The piece discusses Versailles, German demilitarization, Bonn promises, and the role of Germany as a deterrent in the Atlantic pact.
In Ada residents report intensified enforcement at school crossings on Susy Street and surrounding streets with new stop signs and underpasses at Hayes Glenwood. Police issue six to seven tickets daily for sign violations, aiming to deter speeders near Willard High and Sak by Irving area, while officials cite safety gains and ongoing patrols.
The East Central Student Council led by Gier Collins plans a December 12 meeting at Edmond with Central College officials to address unsportsmanlike conduct by athletes and fans during intercollegiate games. Topics include decorum, hospitality to visiting teams, and decisions affecting game day policies.
Visitors and locals in Fittstown share weekend plans and gatherings. Names such as Ted Arcos Ada Wood Lucile Howell and Betty Green appear with mentions of family visits and church or social events across Friday Saturday and Sunday.
Tulsa report states a prominent oil company leader died after a lengthy illness. He had been hospitalized for three weeks in New Orleans before death. A former executive assistant to Sinclair Oil and a board member, he had since operated a farm outside Vin Bur e. His funeral plans were announced locally.
The American merchant ship Sir John Franklin reported being fired on twelve times near the Yangtze estuary. The destination ship, operated by Isbrandtsen Line, was damaged in what officials described as unclear who fired, with initial speculation of a nationalist warship or shore batteries. The incident follows a recent attack on the Flying Cloud. Separately, authorities seek the release of two American service members missing since October 18 near Tsingtao, with consular officials pressing Chinese authorities for help.
Mrs Florence Goud of Early Days in Roff dies in Tulsa at age 18 in a family obituary fragment. A graveside service was held near Roff on a Wednesday afternoon. She was the widow of the late Jann Good and had a connection to families in Murtreesboro and Manchester New Hampshire.
Hong Kong dispatches report Chungking fighting to stave off Communist advances as Chinese forces defend the besieged city. The last plane from Chungking arrived at an island airport as Reds attacked during departure, passengers fleeing hastily. Taiwan and nearby islands report troop movements along the south China coast with conflicting updates on the city’s fate. Acting president Li Rongjen hospitalized with illness, future travel plans uncertain. Beaumont, Texas filed a separate note about Continental Oil fine under federal act for improper production notices.
The Cominform urged all communists to aid in overthrowing Yugoslav Premier Josip Broz Tito. It claims Tito’s regime betrays socialist principles and Yugoslavia’s independence, labeling the Tito government anti-Soviet and expelled from the bloc in 1948. Western observers note possible anti Tito action plans, with rumors of a revolt in Belgrade and foreign support from Hungary and Romania.
Prisoners on Parade is produced by KTNC with an all inmate group The Outlaws who perform Western and folk tunes from a studio built inside the state prison The group includes Jim Easley 21 Jimmie Hamm 22 and Ralph Guist a four instrument player They hope for musical opportunities and a record deal while serving terms for murder burglary and theft in Oklahoma and Wisconsin The program aims to redeem and rehabilitate through music while governors and wardens watch the project closely
Dallas Nov. 2 The known dead in the crash of the American airliner were identified by funeral homes. Names include M G Kriver Seattle Washington D C Corsett Major W J Small Washington D C Alvin J Selden Mexico City manager for counting firm. Others listed include Stanly Smith Washington D C veteran s administration Henry Erison 44 resident of Dallas for six months Lewis Copeland Marfa Texas David N Lewis New York Court other names Jose Mora Guadalajara Mexico and David N Lewis attorney for the department of justice office of alien property Washington.
Washington reports President Truman claims he has josh his weight loss contest with two House aides. He offered to drop from 180 to 175 pounds by Thanksgiving with Gen Harry Vaughan and Brig. Gen Wallace Graham, both over 200, each betting a sum per pound above the goal. Secretary Ross said the outcome remains unclear as the men head to the West Coast.
Tele graf, the British licensed paper, says 2000 died in a uranium mine blaze near Johannesgeorgenstadt on the Saxony border. Early counts ranged to 400 and 2007, with 968 bodies recovered by Friday night. Rescue teams arrived 12 hours after the fire started from insulation failure. many workers were prisoners.
In the Northwest, rising waters from the Chehalis and Skagit basins threaten towns including Lyman Comershe Rockport and Marake. Deluged routes isolate Conway ton Avon and Sadreo Wi while residents brace as river levels threaten further floods and power lines. Floodwaters receded in Skokomiah valley after forcing dozens to flee, with utilities and infrastructure still impacted.
Paris reports show two largest French labor unions launching a 24 hour general strike. Demonstrations blocked transport and halted mines and major industries. Some workers rode bicycles to reach jobs. Effects on life were limited as Socialist cabinet faced uncertainty.
Spain requests a new five billion dollar loan from the United States amid ongoing financial strain. Officials say terms remain under negotiation as Madrid seeks quick access to funds to stabilize markets.
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