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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1948

Page

3

Grass Root Protests Stir Debate on Farm Price Supports

Associate Press reports in Washington on November 27 that protests emerge against possible cuts to price supports for major crops. The piece notes Truman era policies, farm pressure, and hints at congressional divisions, with plans to revisit price support revisions influenced by key agricultural officials and delegates.

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Forensics Tourney Attracts Large Entries at Bust Central

A record number of participants is expected for the forensics tournament to be held November 24 at Bust Central College. Entries have come from top universities in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, Missouri and New Mexico. Debates begin Friday afternoon with rounds, eliminations Saturday, and awards for top individuals and sweepstakes honors in four divisions.

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Participants In Dairy Program Here Increase

The Pontotoc county dairy improvement program has grown with 276 registered dairy heifers sponsored by 45 Ada business and civic groups over four years. The effort has touched a large portion of the county, with farms, youth, and dairymen investing about a quarter of a million dollars in milk production as the program expands to neighboring counties and states.

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Mechanical Cotton Dickers Tested in Chickasha

Mechanical cotton pickers are being tested at the Oklahoma cotton research station in Chickasha under the direction of William Oates and Robert Witt. Various machines are undergoing trials on the bottomlands east of the station, with tests aiming to gauge efficiency and yield.

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Large Crowd Helps Caddo Celebrate 6th Anniversary

A crowd of more than 9,080 persons helped celebrate the sixth anniversary of Caddo in Bryan County today. An almost mile long parade opened the program, followed by an address by Charles D McParren, Oklahoma City attorney and first mayor. Ea Johnson was chosen queen at the celebration. R Stuart, Oklahoma City life insurance executive, recounted Caddo history. Congressman Carlo Albert was scheduled to speak tonight.

CADNG Bryam Charrles D McParren Oklahom Ea Johnson Caddo R.¥. Stuart Oklahome City Arch de Ranch

Minnesota Professor Wins Morrison Award

Minnesota professor Laurence Winters of the University of Minnesota received the $1000 Morrison Award at the American Society of Productional Animal Science convention in Chicago. The award fund was created three years ago by Prof and Mrs B Morrison of Tehaca, N.Y. Stillwater State College President M.L Briggs was reelected secretary. The article notes metals among the heaviest known materials.

Chicago Br. Laurence ML Winters University of Minnesota Morrison Amerian Society of Productiony B. Morrison Tehaca N.Y M. Briggs Oklshama ML College Stillwater

Marriage License Business Shows Slow Month by Month

Records from the court clerk's office indicate fourteen marriage licenses issued this month with November totaling 147. June shows about two to one, with four licenses issued that June year and June brides numbered 42 last year. Deputy clerk Mrs. Franc Robinson notes many licenses are used but not returned for recording, leaving some uncertainty about actual usage. A young couple applied Friday afternoon, appearing calm and pleased.

Caurt Franc Robinson Cours

Traffic Toll Rises With Saturday Additions

The weekend accident toll climbed to 453 for the year, with two more deaths recorded. Victims include Jeanette Sweet, wife of William Sweet of Fort Worth, Texas, killed in a car truck collision, and Herman Sigel, 39, a Jones County hauling contractor who succumbed after the crash on US 65 near Bethany.

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Greek Premier Sophoulis in Serious Condition

Aged Greek premier Sophoulis remains in serious condition this afternoon as physicians monitor his state. The government announced plans for a long distance medical consultation with a Paris specialist to advise Athens doctors on his care.

Mam Paris Athans

Reduction Ordered in Berlin Power Use

Soviet authorities ordered sharp reductions in electric power usage across the Russian zone of Germany. Allied authorities said the curtailment followed a coal shortage caused by the Western Allies counter blockade against East Germany.

Berlin Germany East Commany

Cofton Ginning Nears Completion In This County

Cofton County cotton output drops amid soil erosion and shifting land use as only 880 bales have been ginned this year with 1,000 more expected. past years saw as many as 32 20,000 bales. County compares poorly to neighbors with several counties recording higher gins. October through December sees most ginning, with a portion after January 15. Local official Hall notes livestock conversion reduced cotton areas, predicting modest future yields unless cattle prices rise.

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Les Faibles A Tragedy of Inflation in France

Paris reports on the rise of the economically weak or frail class in France after World War II inflations. Aims to mobilize the middle and petit bourgeoisie into a national committee while inflation erodes savings, pensions, and rents. It notes soaring living costs since 1938 and 1970, with pensions raised for some farmers and fixed-salary workers, yet tax burdens and price rises strain households.

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German press faces risk as prewar publishers seek plants

Western Germany weighs a delicate postwar issue as allied authorities consider returning newspaper plants to owners who ran papers under the Nazi regime. Denazification and licensing debates center on whether former propagandists can resume publication, with authorities urged to proceed cautiously to preserve credible press standards.

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Fourteen German War Criminals Die at Landsberg Prison

Fourteen German war criminals were hanged at Landsberg prison on a Friday, bringing the total executed to 67. The hangings followed a sequence of Friday executions tied to Nazi camps and Allied wartime crimes, with an eleventh hour stay granted to Richard Schulze. Kalt enbrunner was executed after the Nuremberg trial. German church leaders urged otherwise, but authorities pressed on. Schulze’s stay was cited as under further investigation. Guards from Buchenwald and other camps assisted the executions.

Munich Germany Landsberg Richard Schulaeé Ernst Kaltenbrunnner Kaltenbrunner Nuernberg U.S Buchenwald Maut Bawen

Tax Collection Good in Pontetoc County Hunt Says

Tax collection in Pontetoc County is about one sixth of the total levy of 051,187.81 dollars for the year, per County Treasurer Virgil Rime. He notes back taxes are coming in fairly well and urges taxpayers to pay due taxes promptly. The first year with detailed balances shows personal tax at 172,186.35 on 4,285,098 dollars of personal property, plus service and other levies and varying assessed values.

Pontetoc Virgil Rime Hunt Bedle Statehood Pontotoc County Nate

Uncle Sam Starts Mailing Tax Forms

Oklahoma City reports Uncle Sam begins mailing income tax forms to about 600000 Oklahomans. Revenue collector H C Jones notes last year about 10000 returns were mailed before year end and had to be mailed back, as some taxpayers cannot complete returns until the new year opens, risking late deductions and tax reductions.

Oklahoma City H.C. Jones Intersmal Revenue Jones

Czech Official Flees London Stepping Into Exile

The Ecitisy Press Association reports that Dr. Rudolph Madar, secretary to the Czechoslovak parliament, fled to the western zone of Germany after leaving London. The brief note notes his sudden departure amid unrest and political transition in Czechoslovakia.

London Ecitisy Press Association Rudolph Madar Ger- Tmrany

Business Survey Says Good Overall With Noted Weakness

A New York based survey reports business remains solid overall despite signs of weakness. It notes declines in department store sales and scattered shutdowns by some wholesalers, with higher agricultural prices and mixed expansion plans. Regional trends show rising payments in the Southwest while the Midwest faces price gains.

New York New England Middle Atlantic Southwest Midwest

McLish Offering Feature Contests at McLish Gym

FITTSTOWN special benefit basketball event tonight features two games. Fat and lean residents of the community compete with the McLish girls organizing a trip payment plan. The fat and lean women play at 7 30 followed by the fat men match. Spectators pay 25 cents to enter.

Fittstown

Allen Band Club Presents Drama The Light Eternal

The Allen Band Club will sponsor a public drama The Light Eternal at the high school auditorium on December 22 and 23. The leading role will be played by four town ministers with others in the cast to depict early Biblical events. The production aims for wholesome entertainment across two evenings with band portions between acts.

Druggists Sell Sleeping Pills Legally Says Inspector

Oklahoma City November reports that state druggists are selling sleeping pills and other compounds legally. F Loverice, inspector with the Food and Drug Administration, notes enforcement may seek charges in U S District Court at Muskogee. Violations have been found in Muskogee and Oklahoma City.

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Former boxer dies in Katonah New York home

Wy ack Delater, colorful French Canadian who held the world heavyweight title during the goldem ’2s, died at his suburban home near Katonah on November 27. The report notes his boxing career and lasting fame in the sport.

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Oklahoma high court reorganization sets new chief and presiding judge

The Oklahoma Supreme Court to rotate leadership under an automatic system. Denver M. Davisses Ada will become chief justice, and Dick Jones will be presiding judge of the three member state criminal court of appeals. Bert B. Berefoot is re-elected for a new six year term. Three new faces join the Supreme Court: Joanson Claremere Harry L. Halley and Ceed Tal ywadge. Linton will be the sole Republican on the bench. By seniority Justice Fark Welch becomes vice chief justice.

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Less Meat Outlook Despite Corn Crop Shortage

Market analyst Conway says livestock output will lag next year as feed supplies grow while production stalls. He notes corn prices support livestock but price controls and rationing threats loom, curbing production and feeding.

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