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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1948

Page

8

Communists seize Berlin City Hall in Soviet occupied sector

The Berlin Reds move fast taking full control of Berlin city hall as Russian controlled police bar the acting mayor from entering his office. The communists install their own city administration led by Friedrich Kort and plan to maintain control to cripple the existing government and seize records.

Berlin Commu- Hikts Fron Hia Bariin Ther Siip Feetinand Phindemaburg Bert Friedrich Kort Mason Cortrolleri Edi Aventim Litere Ghief Accinamt Koel Nanos Newae Gumanuminlerty Marstall Wick Aid -Codumunise

Murray Schedules December Athletic Events at the School

The article lists December activities and events at the school including an athletic banquet fundraiser led by Joe Coil Taytens and a year plan featuring Abe Aarens Pyber. It mentions the Aggie Enginieer barquet and a December schedule with campus assemblies, a welcome program, and related preparations tied to University of Oklahoma ties.

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Munn Proposes Rules to Aid Rute Makers

In a speech attributed to Maine, Munn suggests rule makers should be able to flag offenders on the fold, with officials marking violations clearly. He argues open labeling would reduce guessing about guilt and lead to fewer penalties.

Patrut Clarence Maine Ctios

Vandals Delay Dairies In County Visitor Program

Harvey Lambert, president of the Ack Chamber of Commerce, led a visit program highlighting the dairy industry’s growth since 1950. The event drew visitors from about half the counties in the state, showcasing how the industry started and evolved year after year.

Reer Harvey Lambert Ack Chamber of Commerce Aeshiult

Oomulg ee Law Ser Dead In Okmulgee Shooting

Okmulgee Oklahoma November 30 6 year later one time president of the Os mulgee County Bar Association died in a hospital Sunday night from a bullet wound self inflicted according to Chief of Police Elis Holly. Relatives say he had been in good health and he died shortly after the shooting.

Okmulgee Okla

Bramuglia Proposes New Plan to End Berlin Blockade

Argentine Foreign Minister Bramuglia announces a fresh formula to the Big Four on the Berlin blockade crisis. He seeks a three point plan including an expert commission to study currency reform, a time tied to Soviet and allied moves, and consultations with the six smaller powers. Western and Russian reception remains unclear.

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Texan Hero With Unscheduled Bulldogging Job

Lloyd Tinkens of Fort Worth Texas earned hero status at the International Livestock Exhibition after an 800 pound steer leaped a fence and charged the crowd. Jinksens, a breeder and exhibitor, calmly cleared the animal with his horse leaping and clearing the steer to safety. Police Capt. Frank Reynolds called the moment the heaviest crowd scare he had seen.

Chicagg Tejas Ann Lloyd Tinkens Fort Worth Tex Finkera Saille Frank Reynolds Jinkens Setion Hey Vaal Amud Min Hakems

Old Pryor Hotel Building Burned in Pryor Oklahoma

The two story brick Old Mayor Hotel Building was gutted by a fire last night destroying the 25 room hotel section two cafes and a furniture hardware store. Pryor volunteers aided by the Oklahoma Ordinance Works department and a Claremore truck fought the blaze for about three hours. Fire Chief Neal Sangsing estimated losses between 73000 and 109000 dollars.

PRYOR Okla Dee 1 Mayor Oklahoma Ordinance Works Department Amg Claremore Neal Sangsing

Tucker Auto Maker Loan Rejected by Reconstruction Finance

Washington officials announced the Reconstruction Finance Corporation refused a 30.5 million loan request from auto maker Preston Tucker. The RPC would not provide further details but noted there is a separate loan application pending from the Tucker concern.

Reconstruction Finance Corporation Preston Tucker RPC Cot Tucker

Murray College Banquet Fundraiser Promises Varied Acts

A Sunday concert in the college auditorium at 8:00 p.m. features ensembles from the Music Department. The program, directed by G. Tack and J. Wil, includes novelty numbers to raise funds for Murray College commerce and the Velepans hospital. Local residents and performers from Tishomingo, Broken Bow, and surrounding towns participate.

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Metropolitan Opera Opens as Crowd Returns in Style

New York hosts the Metropolitan Opera season’s opening with a full house and television coverage. Verdi’s Othello drew a jeweled audience amid fashionable guests and star arrivals. The night featured Margaret Vroman and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt among a crowd of society figures, with pageantry and security shaping the gala mood.

Cynthrea Lowry New York Metropolitan Opera House New York Opera Sdogon Edward Johrson Margaret Temiats — Society Jor Watsons Roof Thomas J Cornelius Vanderbilt Stenn George Washington Krwanauch Arisvek Tynderson Hesself

Jack Hearn Burt Seriously In Car Accident Friday

Jack Hearn Burt suffered critical injuries in a car accident near San Bernardino California Friday afternoon. His wife informed his parents Monday that he was receiving oxygen and treatment while his brother B C Hearn, serving in Germany, was being checked by the Red Cross for possible service status.

Jack Hearn Burt Jevis Moan C. Hearn West Piptoamby Wits San Bernardino Galilho Moniday B.C. Hearn Germany Garved

Meeting Set on Sail Conservation in Chickasha

Oklahoma residents await a conference in Chickasha with Senator-elect Rob Kere and Rep. Toby Morré expected to attend. Loyd Churesh of Clinton, Washita Valley Sail Conservation Association member, notes ongoing national affairs and delayed updates.

Chickasha Dee Eath

Postwar Colorado draftees enjoy a grand army sendoff

Colorado's first postwar draftees celebrate at a formal party with bands, corsages, and a floor show as they prepare for Fort Campbell. Sixty-one slated for induction, six rejected last minute. Logistics included typical hurry up and wait as sergeants briefed the group and troop rooms awaited.

Colorado Army Vrater Fort Calif Elon USC WCA Avary

Allen News Detours and Local Visitors at UA Football Game

Allen residents Harold Jennings Pat Millen and others attended the UA and M football game in Stillwater Saturday. Several Dallas and Springfield visitors stayed with relatives in Ada for visits, while local families faced medical concerns and hospital stays at Valley View.

Harold Jennings Pat Millen Bothy Donley Johnn Gilcore Stillwater

Noyes Newsman Dies at 83 Pioneer AP Leader

Frank B. Noyes longtime Washington Evening Star president and first Associated Press president, died at 83 after a career shaping American journalism. He directed AP as president and served on its board, retiring in 1988. Funeral details pending. The Daily Collegian notes a separate campus change for Oklahoma’s student paper and references the first artificial ice plant in New Orleans in 1885.

Ashington B. Noyes Ameniga Teaders Arcariactive Paris Bannis Grent Sons Aust Associated Press Noyes Direct N Ammods Welug L24a A.m Mot Jers Bee Revrenine Bulletin New Orleans

Barbee Services Held Al Antlers

Services for Charlie Barbee 18 were conducted at Bist Christian church Antlers with burial at the nearby grave. William Pharr pastor officiated. Barbee, a Denison Texas native, died of a heart attack in Odessa where he worked for American Airways. He previously served Public Service Company and the state highway patrol as radio dispatcher at Colgate tower before joining American Airways four months ago. Survivors include two children Charles Jr and Carolyn, mother Mrs Lon Ellis Hugo sister Miss Elaine Bartee New York City aunt Mrs WB Schooler Hugo, and Barbee parents Mr and Mrs Z H Bendrix Antlers.

Antlers Charlie Barbee Bist Christian Church William Pharr Batoee Denison Tex Odessa Texas Oy American Airways Public Service Company State Highway Patrol Colgate Americam Airways Highway Patrol Avemare Charles Jr Carolyn Lon Ellis Hugo Elaine Bartee New York City WB. Schooler Barbee 2. H. Bendrix Aantiess

Altus Ohio Sees Wheat Acreage Rise in 1945

In Jackson County plans show wheat acreage reaching 200000 acres next year, up 40000 from the current year. County agent B B Vaniman also reports increased barley acreage and growing interest in corn as livestock feed. Cotton acreage in Jackson County drops from 1944 levels to about 47000 acres, reflecting broader farming shifts.

Altus Ohio Tackson Gouty B. B. Vaniman Arent Cottes Jackson County

East Central Students Build Full Program and Yearbook

East Central State college student council has matured into a full organization active in student affairs. It plans the Tiger yearbook first in 25 years, with orders surpassing 490 and more expected. A campus thermometer tracks sales while new bulletin boards showcase college images and events.

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Professor Woods split arms trick costs and moral tales

State College journalist Dr. Stuart A. Maluran teaches journalism and performs magic for students and community groups, including a controversial stage routine that splits a prop arm in two. He says the act entertains but never blurs the line with education, noting the trick costs about $400 to build and follows class.

State College NEA Stuart A. Maluran Pennsylvania State College Idrem Masic Mohuron Dr. Mahuran Perm Rockview Western State Penitentiary Bellefante Mace Trivikg Mature Bules

New Grand Larceny Probe Nets Antlers Lead

In McCurtain county a grand larceny case involves the Dierks Summner and Coal Co of Broken Bow. Dewitt Lanes of Clayton pursued clues after junk peddlers used acetylene torches to strip a hydraulic lift grader from a road site near Watton Creek north of Clebit, left over Thanksgiving, and hauled it away. Lanes traveled toward Antlers to check leads amid a suspected organized operation.

Anylers Dierks Sumner and Coal Company Broken Dewitt Lanes Clayton Dierks Company Antlers Cebu McCurtain Tos Road Watton Creek Clebit Ambers Lante

Phillips 66- AAG basketball opens 1948-49 with win

Phillips 66 national champions opened the 1948-49 season with a 58 to 40 victory over the University of Arkansas. New players featured on the Phillips squad and Bob Kurland of Phillips and Bob Ambler of Arkansas tied for high point honors with 14 each.

Bartlesville Okla Phillips 66 University of Arkansas Phillips Bob Kurland Bob Ambler Arkansas

Bonds Approved in Oklahoma City in November Selections

Three bond issues were approved today by the attorney general's office. They include 600,000 for a Washington county hospital, 44,068 for building and furniture for the board of education Cache County, and 2,500 for building and repairs in Lane school district No 22 Atoka county.

Oklahoma City Attorney General's Office Washington County Board of Education Cache Ca- Yoanche Lane Atoka County

Foo Late Says Former Advisor

LOS ANGELES December 1 P Lit is too late for American aid to save China says former American adviser to Chiang Kai-Shek Owen Lattimore head of Johns Hopkins University School of International Relations told reporters here that Mme Chiang Kai-Shek's visit may arouse public sentiment for the Kuomintang But he added events have gone too far to rehabilitate Chiang Lattimore expects a coalition government to be established in China

Los Angeles China Americam Gorteralissima Chiang Kai-Shek Owen Lattimore Johns Hocking Schok of International Relations Mme. Chiang Chang Latticbore Lathoiont Chiang

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