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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
4
A resident reflects on shifts from row crops to diversified farming, noting stronger farms, improved pastures, new barns, and rising wealth. He cites Southern states improving soil, livestock, oil, and industry, with better roads and power, asserting regional progress and abundant resources.
A call for a cease-fire and negotiated peace in Korea and Asia. The author argues withdraw from Korea and divide Asia to prevent Communist domination, urging ally-backed regional action with Asiatic partners and limited task forces, noting insufficient support for a long global war.
The piece muses on a no fight pause on the Korean front and imagines a broader strike by soldiers to halt aggression. It notes modern Chinese and North Korean actions and argues unified civilian action could prevent governments from waging war, while acknowledging such a move remains unlikely.
The passage notes Iran ejects foreign correspondents to suppress reporting and points to similar government attempts elsewhere. It criticizes Truman for shifting blame to a free press and warns readers to resist curbs on access to facts behind censorship regimes.
An editorial examines how money influences U S congressional and state campaigns. It questions how to restrict spending to informing voters, notes extensive hiring of workers and district organization, and calls for workable enforcement and reform without violating rights. It suggests trial and error may yield a solution.
The article reports Rudolph Slansky being fired as vice premier of Czechoslovakia for activities against the state. It argues tyrannical governments crush opposition and draws a parallel to U.S. conservatives in Congress, warning such a regime would ban dissent and threaten their lives.
A traveling businessman visits Ada and reports Ada merchants have fewer complaints than comparable cities. He notes Ada stores keep large stocks of fine merchandise, work on narrow margins, and maintain capable sales staff. He contrasts Ada with other cities still doing wartime style business.
A thorough campaign to root out crookedness puts officials under pressure as internal revenue staff face scrutiny. Some may fear criticism and overcompensate, causing unintentional wrongs due to the complexity of income tax laws and varied interpretations of deductions.
The piece contrasts past farm living with modern comforts. It notes lamps, firelight, and wood fuel as fixes when gas electricity or water fail and recalls that such outages are rare today. It emphasizes nostalgia for simpler times and the fragility of modern systems.
Ada Senior High School reports a new Sunbeam steam iron from the PTA will aid sewing classes. Ninth grade students work on corduroy and wool skirts and dresses while curtains will be sewn for the sewing room.
Dr. Leland Clegg and Rev. C A Ridge led the Chapel Hour Service at the First Methodist church. Clegg used the common straight pin as a metaphor for living straighter lives while noting attendance at 83.52 percent on average with two rooms reaching 160 percent and several rooms above 85 percent.
Marilyn Burns reports that the home room 106 Christmas food sale sponsored by Mrs Finis Morrison was a complete success with no sell out. Extra proceeds will fund worthy drives through the school year.
Coach Elmer Massey led the Blue Jays to a home victory over Vaness with Don Johnson kicking in 12 punts. An annual Blue Jay versus Teachers benefit game is set for Monday at 3 p.m. in the junior high gym. Clothing was packed for the Crusade for Clothing Drive and Double-Cross pins are sold to aid the Oklahoma Tuberculosis Association.
The third period speech class directed by Mrs. Bill Winn presented a program that was thoroughly enjoyed Friday morning. The class showcased varied speaking pieces and dramatizations, receiving enthusiastic appreciation from attendees.
Former Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts, back from Europe, says a federation of western democracies is near and may form in one to five years. He chairs the Atlantic Union Committee promoting political and economic union among Atlantic Pact nations after receiving an Oxford Doctor of Civil Laws.
Akron police patrolmen Horace Phillips and James Smith were photographed asleep in their squad car while on duty. The Akron Beacon Journal published the images on page one, and both officers received 15 day suspensions.
Oklahoma City December 8 The State Attorney General Office approves a 362000 bond issue for Ottawa County Independent School District No 23 to finance building.
President Truman returns to Washington after a month vacation in Key West to chair a White House conference with top military and diplomatic advisers. He says there is nothing wrong and promises a review of world events, with Korean truce talks and a possible Justice Department tax investigation on the agenda.
County agents announce deadline for Nut show entries tied to the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association annual meeting. The convention runs December 11 12 at the Jefferson County courthouse in Waurika with 9 a.m. to 12 noon registration in Coleman hall. Notables include D C Mooring Verser Hicks Dr C L Smith Dr A O Alben and Dr Frank B Cross. A panel on profitability of native groves features M W Dimery E E Mount Grover Haydon Doc Smith Leslie Newman and C W McFerron. Past years saw many Pontotoc county exhibitors win honors amid a disappointing current pecan crop.
State Highway Director C. A. Stoldt and Harris Olmstead, chairman of the state board of affairs, attended a national defense meeting in Washington to discuss critical steel supplies for constructing schools hospitals and highways.
Frankfurt resident Johann Geiger and his wife occupy the 500 year old Eschenheimer Turn watchtower. Surviving bombings in World War II the thick walls and air raid shelter served 109 neighbors. Geiger pays 40 marks a month while guarding history rather than the city wall.
Government wage policy links pay to productivity raising concerns of a potential steel industry strike. NAM and industry leaders weigh whether price increases are needed to offset wage hikes while officials doubt a firm rule. Labor cites rising living costs and past earnings as justification for up to 15 cents more per hour.
Homer Cook and his wife Anna, who married in Germany last April after his four year military prison term, were tracked to Muskogee after a dash from Mobile Alabama with Frank Ross. Ross stayed quiet about the couple’s whereabouts while the reunion on the dock drew a joyous moment.
Oil expert Walter J. Levy urged Western nations to secure Middle East oil under fair conditions. He warned that if terms become impossible to meet, the free world faces a grave problem and noted Soviet propaganda targets Western interests in the region.
A polish containing silicone can be applied to a nylon clothesline to repel dirt and dust, leaving a clean line for delicate lingerie.
Washington dispatch reports a national effort by television operators to self regulate. The National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters approved a code of good practice after FCC plans to review programs in the public interest sparked debate over plunging necklines barnyard humor and long commercials. The FCC has no legal censor power but can revoke licenses if not serving the public interest.
Oklahoma reports two more fatalities in road crashes, bringing the 1951 tally to 523. Alfred Donovan Hague Jr. 31 of Cherokee died in Alva hospital from injuries from a November 29 crash on State Highway 64. Joseph Wright Burnett 76 of Pryor died from injuries yesterday after being struck by a car on State Highway 20 near Pryor.
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