The Ada Weekly News Editorials and Civic Thoughts
A collection of editorials discusses the Matt Kimes parole case with emphasis on parole board errors, national decentralization of industry, doctor shortages in Oklahoma, mineral conference optimism for Ada, prudent money management, Pat Hurley’s political prospects, and a Christian civic vision. It stresses the need for reform minded citizens and the role of Christianity in democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Kimes
Pardon and Parole Board
Little Rock
Texas
Kimes
Kerr
Hurley Charges State Department in China Policy
The essay argues Gen. Pat Hurley rightly accuses career diplomats of aiding Chinese communists while working to keep China in the war. It critiques policy moves by General Marshall, questions colonial profits, and reflects on labor, agriculture, and governance amid postwar tension. It ends with a colonial dining custom anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Hurley
State Department
China
Hurley
Roosevelt
Chungking
General Marshall
Chiang Kai-shek
England
Minerals Tour Boosts Oklahoma Industries Confidence
The Sixth Annual Oklahoma Minerals Industries Conference wrapped after a 120 mile bus road trip to Ada district deposits. A 100+ attendee tour visited the Oklahoma Portland Cement quarry in Lawrence, Mid-Continent Glass Sand at Roff, Oklahoma Silica Sand, and Royer dolomite, Mill Creek Sand, and the Capitol Rock quarry near Oklahoma City. Attendees praised the gains and called the event the most successful since its start years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homa Mineral Industries
Ada
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
Lawrence
Mid-Cooinent Glass Sand Company
Roff
Mid-Continent
Glass Sand Company
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Silica Sand Company
Belf
Turner Ranch
Hereford
W. E. Ham
Oklahoma Geological — Vey
Sulphur Silica Company
Hickory
Mill Creek
Royer
Ham
Mill Creek Sand Company
Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
Hazel-Atlas Glass
Ata
Eckwell
Aror
Oklahoma City
Ind
Bill Oes
Te Key
Birdseye
Congress Poised to Act on Anti-Strike Bill
Washington December 1 predictions said Congress would move on a proposed anti strike bill after the labor management conference failed to produce concrete machinery for settling industrial strife Representative Michener and other House members signaled willingness to proceed with action Howard Smith and Coy could seek an early vote The bill would impose penalties on unions violating no strike clauses in contracts Officials noted no schedule for passage yet and urged White House leadership to avert a broader crisis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Michener
R-Mich
House Rules Committee
Howard Smith
D-Va
Coy
D-Ga
Rules
Cox
Smith
White House
Labor Management Conference
Tred C. Smith
Truman
Ada Hosts Oklahoma Minerals Conference Near Arbuckle Area
The Oklahoma Minerals Industries Conference wrapped a three day program in Ada with a 120 mile tour of the Arbuckle mountains and local plants. Attendees praised the expanded schedule and future prospects for regional fuel and materials development. Dr. Robert L. Dott helped arrange the event with Elmer Kennison and the Ada Chamber of Commerce guiding local support. W. A. Delaney Jr. was elected president to lead the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Minerals Industries Conference
Satany
Ada
Arbuckle Mountain
Arbuckles
Friay
Robert L. Dott
Oklahoma Geological Survey
Elmer Kennison
Ada Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Minerals Industries
W. A. Delaney Jr
Sweepstakes Triumph by Oklahoma U. Debaters at East Central
Oklahoma University debaters won the Sweepstakes award at East Central State College’s annual speech and debate tournament ending Saturday. North Texas Teachers of Denton pressed closely, with U. S. and Southwestern entries earning multiple honors across varied contests including men’s and mixed debate teams and numerous individual events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Texas
Oklahoma University
East Central State College
North Texas Teachers of
Denton
Tex
East Central Speech Department
Oklahoma U. Men’s
Bethany Peniel
Bethany
O. A
Frank Lake
Howard Friedman
Southwestern Drury College
Springfield
Southwestern
Winfield
Kas
Virginia Lee Roberts
Margaret Chapman
Southeastern
Durant
Edward Haddock
Charlene Moore
B-Peniel
Eachwestern
Weatherford
Ird
Davviden
Keith Parks
Tulsa U
June Mandeville
Janie Teipel
East Texas Teachers
Commerce
Drury
Northeastern
Arkansas University
Bethany-Peniel
Fund Started To Replace Money For Family Christmas
The W. u. Mears family of Ada area faced a theft of $90 from their home six miles east of Ada. A replacement fund began Saturday and reached $14.90, with donations invited through Charles Rhoades at the Ada News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. U. Mears
Ada
Mears
Charles Rhoades
Ada News
Cat shot from tree by patrolman in Spokane yard
Mr and Mrs Earl C Peterson noticed a bobcat in their Spokane yard. Spokane Motorcycle Patrolman Elmo Springer retrieved the 35 pound cat with four pistol shots after a morning sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Earl C. Peterson
Elmo Springer
Japanese General Surrenders from Omori Prison
Maj. Gen. Matake Kaburagi, former chief of staff of the 34th Japanese army in Hankow, has surrendered at Omori prison. He was on the Allied list of suspected war criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Kyodo
Ma Atake Kaburagi
Hankow
China
Omori
Thieves Bomb In Vault. Tear Gas Foils Oklahoma Bank Burglary
Burglars bored through the roof of the First National Bank in Moore Oklahoma, reaching the main safe in the vault. Tear gas discharged, hindering the robbers who fled with about 400 dollars in change, leaving no clue about their identities as FBI and state patrols aided the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Okla
First National Bank
Oklahoma City
Durkee
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Color Blindness and Color Perception Limits
The text explains color blindness as primarily a difficulty with recognizing certain colors while many affected individuals can distinguish others. It notes most color blind people are blind to one or two colors and still see in black and white in some contexts.
Ada News Want Ads Highlight Multilingual Broadcast Reach
Many languages are used across Russia due to vast territory and diverse population. The Ada News notes broadcasting stations airing in 64 languages to serve a wide audience.
Christmas Lighting Set for Ada Downtown Opening
Jaycee members have raised funds for the annual Christmas lighting program in Ada. Work begins December 9 with lights and decorations, and an elaborate Yuletide season opening is planned at Main and Broadway. The Jaycees will visit neighboring towns with Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ater
Jaycees
Santa Claus
Two Pay Fines For Highway Arrests
Adam Seely of Connerville paid a 10 dollar fine and court costs after pleading reckless driving. Charges were filed by highway patrolman Harvey Hawkins for an incident near the Rofs intersection of State Highways 12 and 61 in the Percy Armstrong justice court. Jess Wicklin of east of Pauls Valley was fined five dollars and costs in J G Alexander's Pauls Valley justice court after pleading guilty to violation of the rules of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Seely
Connerville
Harvey Hawkins
Seely
Chevrolet
Percy Armstrong
Jess Wicklin
Pauls Valley
J. G. Alexander
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War Production Board
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Mr. Krug
America
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Detroit
Arbuckle Mountain Area
O.U
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Nadene Hahn
Vera Jo Cullens
O. U
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N. Texas
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Martha Lou Buie
Jim Brown
Phillips
Tie
T. W. McCown
SW. Weatherford
Ray Corvin
Vern Rossman
Sgga
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Grace Schmidt
Vera Jo Cullen
J. Teipel
K. Parks
N.texas
Robert Jones
Norris Fellows
Konnald Danner
Roswell Clark
G. Schmidt
Jeanne Holloway
J. Brown
N. Fellows
Bill Rust
T. Texas
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R. Corvin
Bob Holderby
Dawnette Rush
V. J. Cullen
FBI
Arkansas
Oklahoma State
Morton
Leo A. Woods
Miami
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B. C. Campbell
NEA
Alfred ‘Josepher Rosen
Joo
Hermann Gosee
Palace of Justice
Nuernberg
Germany
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