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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1950
Page
7
New York reports the government will cut civilian use of strategic metals to boost military supplies. Copper aluminum and zinc allocations shrink 15 20 and 20 percent officially with actual cuts often deeper. Metalworkers fear layoffs and delays as mills trim output while the state stockpiles the freed materials pending military orders.
The notice outlines that refunds depend on timely final returns and that January fifteenth is the last filing day for 1959 estimates. It notes penalties for underpayments exceeding 20 percent and highlights amended declarations, farm income rules, and W-2 withholding details. It also mentions February deadlines for information, and outlines which payments trigger tax declarations for individuals and corporate landlords.
Foreign correspondent John Morley urges a united American effort to harden military readiness and curb pork barrel politics. He criticizes state department bungling over Korea and China, lauds MacArthur, and calls for trained diplomats, expanded FBI, and a revitalized fleet to meet global crises.
Atlantic Pact experts released a plan to deploy German forces in Western Europe defense. The proposal calls for rearming West Germans to form up to one fifth of western Europe’s defense troops, with brigades sized 4 000 to 6 900, scattered among pact armies. Final approval rests with foreign ministers in Brussels as Acheson Bevin and Seauman meet on the sidelines.
OCKLAHOMA CITY December 13 Pneumonia killed Lincoln Park's female seal autopsy by F R Murphy superintendent shows illness caused death yesterday The city had already bought two seals for 400 last April and another replacement was sought after the current animal died Murphy says latest departed seal will be replaced Workmen install iron guard rails and raise walls before leopard occupant moves in January Rachae Poh 3
Iron Curtain readers in Hungary and Romania are told the close results hide no real difference between the two parties. Both are said to serve Wall Street's war interests, making the election outcomes seem inconsequential to readers.
Oklahoma A&M College poultry barn at Stillwater burned noon yesterday. Fire swept through the campus facility cooking 2000 chickens and damaging the poultry department's experiments valued around 4000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze as heat and water from hoses affected the scene.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports about 709 additional Oklahoma men to be drafted earlier than expected. January and February quotas were boosted nationally to 80,000 each. Oklahoma’s January figure likely doubles to about 818. February around 780 total.
The nationwide walkout by rail workers spreads from Chicago to Milwaukee, Baltimore and beyond, hitting passenger and freight service. In Chicago and Washington freight delays loom. about 1,000 carloads stranded in St. Louis. Army moves to operate rail lines under presidential orders.
A compact historical remark notes that one state allegedly rejects common law pings and Napot acnic Code statutes as the basis of its laws. It emphasizes Eastelans as the lone example with laws not rooted in pings or Napot based statutes.
A new draft supplement raises January and February quotas by 78 percent, lifting total calls to 370,000 as Army needs surge for Korea. Defense officials expect possible further emergency action. emphasis on mobilizing heavy war gear production and reinforcing Europe under NATO. Army aims to reach about 1,264,209 by July 1 with 86,000 called in January and 86,000 in February. casualties in Korea exceed 27,940. Reserve calls and national guard considerations are under review amid broader mobilization.
A fragmented note from Water EB Howard of California describes tiny animals starving in cold, needing food and warmth to survive. The message urges care in winter, noting coal savings and preservation of life for these creatures.
Washington reports a nationwide survey by Uncle Sam to measure how many news farmers plan to produce next year. Results, aided by rural route carriers, will be released December 21 and may shape government action on prices and rationing.
Charges filed today allege Maury Teague obtained funds by bad check. Arraignment is set for Wednesday in Percy Armatton justice court. Teague, a radio announcer, left Ada weeks ago and was arrested in Arlington, Texas, where his father lives. He was brought back to Ada and jailed Sunday. The case involves a $25 check to Weates Downtown Service and several other checks tied to the incident that led to a death investigated by county authorities.
Two missing aircrew members are confirmed dead after a light transport crash in southeast Utah. Authorities identify the victims as Lt. Col Lorin Johnson of Payson Utah and Sgt Billy Nesbitt, with the C 45 carrier missing since a training flight from Kirtland Air Force Base disappeared near Cadence Hill.
The note argues customs officers notice weights and warned drivers to slow, while homes rise with conveniences. It jokes about underscoring polite conduct, rubber footwear in wet weather, and the idea that many people lack sound judgment, often getting into trouble.
A 63 year old Leonardtown resident, Er von Vand, collapsed and died after beginning his duties as the first day on the St. Marys County board of supervisors. He had just observed his 4th wedding anniversary and went to the clerk to verify the board accent when he suffered a heart attack.
Dr. F. Spencer president East Central State College spoke to the First Methodist Church Men’s club Tuesday night. He warned that rapid population growth and rising desires in backward nations threaten a world crisis. He argued communism misleads these peoples and Russia could threaten India and Japan if China is also included, risking U.S. economy if Western aid is increased. A lively Q and A followed, after a meal prepared by club men and music from a quartet.
Reports from the Korea front describe a large air duel over Manchuria with 24 MIG-15s tangling with four US F-80s in the Sinulju area. Meanwhile ground forces mass near Hamhung as three Chinese directions push toward the beachhead from the north and northeast.
Oklahoma's 45th Division will fly at least 50 men from Camp Polk to Oklahoma City in two C-97 planes. Col. Maurice Marrs announced the plan, with officials weighing selection criteria and possible extra flights. Postal and mail arrangements were made to speed holiday services and rations are being adjusted for Christmas. Recruit Bob Wolfe of Dane Wis. tops BAR scores but is credited with a two-point deduction for a target error, leaving 208 of 210.
Wapanucka high school seniors present the comedy Aunt Tillie Goes to Town on December 19 at 8 o clock. Cast includes Bere nice Dewitt Ta Belle Norris Mary Lou Luster Wanda Wallis Lowanna Marks Clarence ertson Jr Harold Moore Johan Gard Duncan Abbie Les Green and Betty McCurry. Directed by Paul Heatley sponsor of the class.
An automobile collision on U S Highways 70 and 271 near Rhino left Bobby Andrews dead at 4 30 a m. Roy Edgar Croagett of Sower was unhurt. Scassett sustained injuries while a Wichita man Harry J Tucker died in a separate two car crash east of Lambert. Four others were injured in the Alfalfa county accident.
Gaylord Mitchell Brows of Wetumka aged 21 weds Kathryn Gay Speller 18 of Weleetka. Preston Norman 24 of Ada weds Billie June Pinley 19. A William Clayton Scates 21 of Ada weds Rosa Lee Lavender 19. Bobby J. Fustell 32 of Rottt weds Virginia Wade 29 of Ada. Jim Morris 24 of Surned huns (?) weds Marcheta Joy Van 17 of Sulphur.
The ban on conversion dealt in copper targets easing the present tight scrap copper supply by routing refined copper through government regulated channels to government auction uses. In Boston there are six different Washington streets, five Park streets, three Warren streets, three Tremont streets.
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