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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
1
Ada should not spend 150000 on an airport. Spartan Aircraft official urged a smaller hangar budget of 50000 to 60000 dollars and a local survey to prove aviation demand before selling the idea. He warned delaying could let others gain advantages.
The W. L. Mears fund grows with donations to replace $90 stolen from him. Current total stands at $23.75 with more gifts arriving daily. Funds will be given to Mears Saturday for his use, with donations mailed to The News before then.
Reuters reports from Cairo that a bomb was thrown today at Nahas Pasha, leader of the Wafd party and former Egyptian prime minister, but he escaped harm. In other news a transcontinental bus company seeks approval to run helicopter buses over a 60,000 mile network carrying 14 passengers each.
Fair weather continues this afternoon and tonight with slight cooling. Friday brings colder conditions especially in the extreme east. Panhandle lows near 25 to 30 degrees, eastern areas around 28 to 32 degrees.
Mayor Guy Thrash proclaims Saturday as Kenny Day to boost the Sister Kenny polio treatment fund. Through December 8 donors have reached 1100 of a 2000 goal as Idris Traylor urges contributions to Ed Martin at Ada's First National Bank. Local businesses and individuals listed support the drive to train more nurses and technicians for polio care.
General MacArthur ordered arrest of Japan's top war crimes suspects including Prince Fumimaro Konoye and Marquis Koichi Kido. Seven other figures from prewar imperial circles were named, with details on their roles and positions during the war.
Washington reports that the administration raised the cost of living rise to about 33 percent from 29.5 to 30 percent to help reopen deadlocked wage disputes. Stabilization head Collet said employers could use this factor to justify higher pay and price increases under Truman’s wage price policy.
The Oklahoma State Highway Patrol adds Haywood Bailey to Harvey Hawkins in Ada doubling patrols for Hugo Durant Ardmore and Ada. Bailey, a Navy veteran and former Push county commissioner, will move his family to Ada. Patrol gains aim to curb reckless driving as prewar strength nears 150 men.
Gen. George C. Marshall told a Pearl Harbor investigating committee that alert defenders could have disorganized the Japanese assault on December 7, 1941 and greatly lessened damage. He cited actions in Hawaii and the removal of P-36 planes to bolster early warning and defense.
The county clerk reports a gradual fall in recorded discharges from over 100 to 66 this week, with 45 Army, 20 Navy, and 1 Coast Guard discharge files. Navy names include Earnest W. Blackwell and Roscoe H. Gregg. Army names include Haskell D. Kite and Donald W. Vester among many others.
Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley, testifying to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, charged that Dean Acheson had destroyed American policy in Iran. Hurley, former ambassador to China, criticized Acheson amid a stormy exchange with Sen. Connally. He recalled Tehran declarations supporting Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity under the Atlantic Charter. Fleet Admiral Nimitz attended the hearing as Hurley complained about mail delays during a prior mission to New Zealand.
Oklahoma City December six. The Oklahoma Assessors Association named W. H. Findley vice president to succeed Ural Simmons. Ruby Moore was re elected secretary treasurer and Joe Engler named vice president. A uniform schedule will add livestock refrigerators frozen food lockers barber supplies and doctors office equipment to items assessed at owner declared value. A plan for fairer assessment of unincorporated businesses was adopted along with a corporate style assets statement form.
The Republic Rainbow, sister ship to the Thunderbolt, debuts as a luxury transport plane. It features a pressure cabin and long range capability designed to carry 40 passengers.
Oklahoma City bystander Mrs. Ethel Gayne aged 57 died after being struck by an automobile while attempting to cross a street late last night. The driver remained at the scene and police were investigating the fatal pedestrian crash.
A census fact notes that among the roughly 6,000,000 farms in the United States in 1940, about half lacked any mechanical power. The statement highlights rural technology levels and agricultural conditions of the era.
Ahloso to hold a pie supper at the school Friday night about 8 o clock to raise funds for the Christmas party. In Alva on December 6 a community Christmas party on December 15 will feature a free for all turkey toss with merchants donating turkeys chickens and guineas to be tossed from trucks into crowds downtown.
General George C. Marshall testified on December 6 that early in 1941 he decided to remove most of the P 36 fighters from nearly all U S combat pursuit squadrons to defend Hawaii. He spoke before a congressional committee probing the Pearl Harbor attack.
The body of Clyde Courtney a 40 year old farmer was recovered from a 32 foot well where he was trapped while repairing it Rescue workers dug a separate shaft to prevent further collapse Courtney died before they reached him in Grant Oklahoma December 6.
Seventy five members now belong to the Thousand Dollar Club after 22 more names joined Ada area residents in Pontotoc county. The group aims to speed Victory Loan bond purchases with a 200 member goal. Included names from Ada span Joe H. Kirby to Cyral K. Barnes with others to be added from nearby routes.
Ada News Classified Ads report a shift toward higher returns on invested sums. Local businesses see improved rates as lenders adjust terms and advertise competitive yields. Industry observers caution about risk and urge readers to compare offers before committing.
Residents criticize a telephone outreach attempt as intrusive and patronizing, arguing it wastes time and shows disdain for rural callers. Community leaders urge clearer, respectful outreach and improved neighborly contact.
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