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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1944
Page
4
A Bible verse meditation appears in the Ada Evening News with the verse from Joshua 24 20 reminding readers that forsaking the Lord leads to hurt after blessings. The brief item reflects the paper's daily devotional note.
A report on plans to carry telephone conversations over electric power lines and rural carriers. Bell and independent systems describe safe development, cooperative testing with REA, and future use of microwave systems. farmers urged to buy bonds now.
The speaker notes that future crises will be numerous and general, requiring a stronger term than currently used to describe the big, defining moments in war and the national economy. This reflection suggests growing scale and urgency in upcoming global challenges.
James Thrash er notes the appointment of Edward R. Stettinius as Secretary of State, praising his record in industrial conversion and lend lease, and his capable handling of Dumbarton Oaks talks. The column highlights his youth, trusted counsel, congressional relationships, and the heavy tasks ahead to advance the Atlantic Charter amid postwar challenges.
Report notes members of the House Military Affairs Committee traveled to Europe to probe alleged shortages of shells and cigarettes. Critics question motives, suggesting the trip serves as a politically expedient overseas junket while labor strikes and supply gaps remain unresolved.
Eleanor Packard of United Press is expelled from Yugoslavia after noting in Belgrade shop windows the many pictures of Marshals Tito and Stalin and the absence of Roosevelt and Churchill portraits. Meanwhile farmers push 1943 oilseed output 73.8 percent above 1941 to meet a fats and oils demand. housewives aim 230 million pounds of used cooking fat in 1944.
Washington correspondent Peter Edson assesses Cordell Hull’s long influence as Secretary of State. He credits Hull with shaping the Atlantic Charter Lend Lease Good Neighbor policy and Moscow Declaration while stressing his nonpartisan drive for decency and international cooperation to defend democracy.
The Navy department announced the deaths of two Oklahoma sailors, Thomas Leroy Brasel of Tulsa and Samuel Eli Elkins of Lindsay, as well as three Oklahoma Marines wounded including James C. Oakley of Tulsa, George Edman Parker of Boise City, and Robert Lee Phillips of Tulsa. One additional Oklahoma sailor, Leroy Brandon, was reported wounded.
Congress moves toward forming a 12 member bipartisan committee to streamline operations, cut excesses, and rethink seniority driven chairs. Elder lawmakers worry about losing influence, while younger members push for reforms and consolidation of overlapping panels. The plan awaits action by the House Rules Committee after Senate approval.
Pocket size clouds and snow storms are produced in glass flasks to test insulation for American warplanes at altitudes up to 12 miles. Industrial alcohol from corn is transformed into synthetic rubber enough for one tire, showing rapid materials science advances for wartime needs.
Edward L. Clampitt details his Leyte invasion experiences from a grandstand seat as Jap bombers attacked shipping. He describes shooting down a Japanese plane, a comrade fleeing, Filipinos praising Americans, and thousands hiding in the hills awaiting relief. He recalls a near miss as a bomb passed over his head and admits fear.
Marcellus Crocker Sheild known as Mare, longtime chief clerk of the House Appropriations Committee, quits to allow subordinates a chance at promotion. He arrived in 1908 from Winona Minnesota and has overseen over five hundred billion dollars in appropriations. The Republican faces new business ventures, keeping details private. Democratic Rep Cochran praises his knowledge of U S government.
Jeff Carl Robertson a 37 year old farmer living seven miles southeast of Edmond perished in a house fire after rescuing his wife and three children. His actions saved his family though he did not escape the flames.
The army announced Bronze Star medals for ten Oklahoma soldiers: Lt. Kermit B. Landrith Stillwater Pfc. John E. Williams Cushing First Sgt. Austin R. Jones Pawnee T/Sgt. Ivan N. Carver El Reno S/Sgt. John Gann Stillwell S/Sgt. William J. Kirby Westville S/Sgt. Freddie L. Williams Hastings Pfc. Orvin L. Brown Bragg Pvt. Doyle W. Dickinson Davis and Pvt. Frank Goforth Nashoba.
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