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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1950

Page

8

Truman Calls Economic Aids Amid Conference

Truman summons top home front economic advisers at the White House for a conference amid talks of emergency wage and price controls. Officials discuss setting up stabilization bodies as Korea pressures wage inflation and budget needs. President aides, including Harriman, evaluate tax plans and production boosts to counter communism and inflation.

Fashington Truman White House W. Stuart Symington National Security Resources Board President’s Council of Economic Advisers Alan Valentine Price Men &Co- Rome W. Averel Harriman White Houses Valentine Leon Rereeting Congress Keyserling

Army tank advisory council aids morale at Camp Polk

At Camp Polk Louisiana the 245th tank battalion of the 43rd Division forms an NCO advisory council led by Lt. Col. Throoxmorton and Sgt Major Altus to address morale, training, and recreation issues. Chickasha residents donated a Christmas truck with decorations and 2,500 coat hangers for a holiday party, organized by Ed Brockert and the Chickasha Express amid community support.

Camp Polk Chickasha 158Th Field Artillery Ckasha Ed Brockert Chickasha Battery D Manrlivier Chickasha Express Frank Stau ‘Fer Alvin Lowe Joe Mosley

Supply sergeant recalls Cosmoene carbines at Camp Polk

Sgt Benny Crossno, once supply officer for the 45th Division, spent long hours cleaning cosmosene preservative from 136 carbines before embarkation. At Camp Polk he queued to draw a carbine but received one heavy with cosmolone instead of a clean weapon.

Ive Benny Crossno Oklahoma City Crossno Camp Polk Benny

No Man For Guard Duty Bellamy Strikes Irony at Home

Bellamy of Battery A 4th Antiaircraft Artillery resigns from guard duty. Minutes after he left his post in Nowata Oklahoma a burglar broke into his house and stole baby blankets a radio and a shotgun. His wife was on emergency leave due to the birth of daughter Carol Ans.

Orchard plan dropped in Indian held Kashmir reform drive

Srinagar Kashmir state plans to rationalize orchards were postponed due to financial drain from compensation. Government proceeds with breaking up large estates and distributing sections to tillers. Mailboxes in the United States received about 800 unaddressed letters.

Srinagar, Kashmir Kashmir United States

Critic Hume Seeks Charity Sale For Truman Letter

Washington December 11 An offer has been made for Pauli Hume s letter in which President Truman threatened to beat him up over a remark about Margaret Truman s singing. Hume says proceeds would go to charity if he sells the note. Miss Truman concluded a concert tour in Chattanooga tonight.

Washington Traman Pauli Hume Margaret Trumams Abi Hume Washington Post Truman Margaret Filet Hume Miss Truman Chattanooga

Fittstown News Local Front Bench and Family News

Bro J A Allard preached at the Assembly of God in Fittstown. Al and Mrs Edwards announce the birth of a son Thursday night. Felix Loman and family arrived from Arizona for a visit. McLish seventh eighth graders played basketball against Van-033. Mrs Marc Jackson visited Mrs Mabel McNeil. Harland Bishop family visited Mrs Homer Jumper. Disk Cartwright of Ada visiting the Uhlichs. Peggy Lou Foster visited Oleta Chambers. Mr and Mrs Rufus Devis moved to a farm near Stonewall. Arlie Johnson leaves for army service.

al Edwards Felix Loman Fittstown Arizona

Indochina Crisis Seems a Cork in Southeast Asia

The article surveys Indochina as a danger spot in the Asian conflict, noting French defeats by pro communist forces led by Ho Chi Minh and backed by Moscow and Peiping. It discusses the risky cork-in-a-bottleneck analogy, morale issues for French troops, and the shifting balance as Red forces push near Hanoi and Haiphong.

Indochna Fred Hamispon Bureau Hongkong Hanoi Indochina Damopson Southeast China

Cut for Natural Rubber for Tires

The government ordered a reduction in natural rubber use for automobile tires. In January and February manufacturers cut consumption by 28 percent from November levels, with the November quota set at 52,000 tons by NPA. Total usage of natural and shell rubber for the months was 81,070 tons, and the cutback will be offset by more synthetic rubber supplies.

Washington, Bee Tre Nation Production Autho NPA

Tennessee Girl Is War Widow At 15

A telegram from the War Department reports 15 year old Isha Lawrence Sullivan’s death as a war widow. Her husband, an Army private, was wounded in Korea on November 28 and died two days later. The news comes through her grandmother Mrs Ed Sales of Port Albany. Funeral plans were not detailed.

Clarksville Tenn Isha Lawrence Sulivan Department of Cete Ise Korea Ed Sales Portal Acre Wheelegram Oh Iain Fort Met Hs Brite

GOP Leaders Fall To Reach Decision

Washington Dec 11 Republicans fail to decide on Secretary of State Acheson removal as Senate Republican Policy Committee weighing Ives bill. Subcommittee aims to report to 43 GOP senators. no conference meeting planned until then. Members include Wherry Millikin and H Alexander Smith. Another subcommittee session set for tomorrow without a fixed time.

Washington New York Ater Shi Senator Wherry Nebraska Wader Millikin Colerain H. Alexander Smith New Jersey Ives Acheson Carter

Two Sulphur Men Come for Visit

Murray D Green and Leamon Hunt, Sulphur men on 60 day leave from the near east, return home after two and a half years in the diplomatic service. They were stationed in Palestine and Turkey, dodging bullets during the Arab Jewish conflict. After leave they report to Washington for new assignments. Hunt, son of Mr and Mrs Dick Hunt, gifts his father two Mersham pipes bought in Palestine.

Murray D_ Green Leamon’ Hunt Near East Palestine Turkey Washington Ven Dirs Bob Green Hunt Dick Hunt

Persian Prince and Sister Lose Share of Grandfather’s Estate

In Vancouver a New York surrogate court ruled the 359000 dollar trust from the deposed Shah of Pers ia will go to the four living children of Queen Maiexeh-Dianan, not to Prince Huseyin Kadjar and his sister. The shah died in exile in 1930. the decision hinged on whether Persian or American law governed the inheritance.

Vancouver B.C Shah of Pers New York Sultan Ahmed Madjar Huseyin Kadjar Gully Kadiar Shah France

Santa Climbs Cheerful Mood Amid Christmas Preparations

Local scene buzzes with Santa Claus and helpers busy with Yule prep. Shoppers flock, schools use the Christmas home for gatherings, and plans swirl over travel schedules and Salvation Army drives. 43rd Division furlough news awaited as Christmas mail starts to surge locally.

Santa Claus Evrom Ada Santa Salvation Army Hell Pontal

Century-Old Paper Sells for Millions

Newhouse buys the Portland Oregonian for over 5 million dollars cash just after its 100th anniversary. The deal covers the newspaper its plant and goodwill, but not KGW radio. E B MacNaughton and Samuel J Newhouse announced the sale noting family deaths led to consolidated ownership.

New York Portland Oregonian Samuel J. Newhouse Newhouse The Oregonian E. 13. MacNaughton KGW National Broadcasting Company Ta Regotigrions MasNaughton Owtier

Murray County Men To Take Pre-Induction Exams

Murray county officials announce that fourteen county men will travel to Oklahoma City on Thursday December 1 for pre induction examinations. Names listed include Hoscoe Earl Hector Sulphur Joe Gootman Edward Cons Jr Wilford Eugene Fr moti Davis James Dougherty ham Williams Arn Dougherty ham Dougherty John Marion ones Scullin Barney Ray Baker Sulphur Charles Lee Rucker Sulphur and William Paul Haney.

M Wlphur Murray County Oklahoma City Alta May Bond Murray County Local Board of Selective Service Hoscoe Earl Hector Joe Gootman Edward Cons, Jr Wilford Eugene Fr Moti Davis James Douglase Williams Arn Dougherty Dougherty John Marion Barney Ray Baker Charles Lee Rucker William Paul Haney Avis

Lovelace Named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities

John G Lovelace son of Mr and Mrs Gover Lovelace of Latta community has been named to the Who's Who list at Bethel College McKenzie Tong He is one of nine students from the college chosen for this honor He has made A grades played basketball active in honors and some fraternities He is a Cumberland Presbyterian student and has served churches in Kentucky He was elected to the week committee and has ties to Christian Youth Movement He attended Atta High School where he was in the Sizi Honor Society and excelled in basketball and baseball He received the Best Round Student Award and was noted for outstanding bath work and dairy project in LE

Jonn G._ Lovelace Mrr Bro. Gover Lovelace Latta Bethel College McKenzie Tong Imu Who's Wo Lovelace Astramat A Chrowgn Camrmas Cumberland Presbyteran Immicte Sa Bert Kertucky Setions Levelare Chicago Egeia Michigan- Lovelece Atta High School

Good Cooks Should Be Good Shoppers As Well

The article argues home holiday menus require smart shopping and planning two weeks before Christmas. It highlights choosing poultry or goose, sizing turkey by weight, and praises The Practical Book of Food Shopping by Hovey and Reynolds with buying tips, storage guidance, and sections on selecting stores and handling frozen vegetables.

Helen S. Hovey Kay Reynolds Lippincott Helen 3. Hovey

Navajo Discovers Major Uranium Deposit in New Mexico

In Grants New Mexico a 58 year old Navajo man Paddy Martinez reportedly found what may be one of the nation’s largest uranium deposits. Geological surveys suggest a belt six to 10 miles wide and 30 miles long containing carnotite with uranium. Estimated ore grades vary from tenths to about one percent uranium oxide with potential values around 15 dollars per ton, according to Santa Fe Railroad engineers. Atomic Commission representatives have examined the area.

Grants N. M Los Angeles Times Beisfen Gallup Santa Fe Railroad Paddy Martinez Santa Fe Thomas Evans Evans The Atomic Commission

Planes Arrive with Navy Hospital Staff at Yokosuka Base

A Pan American Airways plane landed from San Francisco delivering 52 enlisted hospital corpsmen for the U S Navy hospital near Yokosuka naval base. The craft will depart tomorrow with 61 wounded sailors as military authorities take control and commercial carriers are diverted to later flights.

Pan- American Airways San Francisco U. S. Navy Yokosuka Navel Kores Pan-American

Guerrilla Aid Discussed for China Conflict

Washington dispatches report some American officials favor aiding Chiang Kai-shek guerrillas to strike at Chinese communists as a diversion in Asia. They warn White House disapproval and diplomatic risks, noting a suspected nationalist guerrilla force in China with limited arms and leadership.

Washington Chiang Kai- Shek China Korea Truman Russia Far Beat Spencer Mooxa Associated Presa Formosa United States

Scout Ticket Sales Reports urged for 20 percent profit

Bobby Thompson, attendance chairman for 1950 Scout Ex, urges all scout leaders to file reports by Thursday to qualify for 20 percent profit on sales. Luke Dodds says district committee meeting in December is Mon Dec 18 at 6 at Presbyterian church. Dr H G Bennett will speak at First Baptist Brotherhood meeting. Scout leaders Cub leaders and Senior leaders program demonstration run concurrent with the district meeting. Howard Elliott and commissioner staff plan an engaging program.

Bobby Thompson Luke Dodds Presbyterian Church H. G. Bennett First Baptist Brotherhood Howard Elliott

Speedier Jets in Korean Action Now

U S jet planes faster than 600 miles an hour with a 1000 mile combat radius engaged Chinese Reds in Korea. Lt George E Stratemeyer said Republic F-84 Thunderjets began Korean raids Thursday and have flown daily since. Four Thunderjets from the 27th fighter group hit locomotives vehicles and Communist supply centers east of Pyongyang, inflicting heavy damage. The Thunderjet carries six 50 caliber machine guns can drop two 1000 pound bombs and 16 five inch rockets. It is the third U S jet fighter used in Korea after the F-80 Shooting Star and Grumman Panthers. Exact speeds are undisclosed but both are faster than the F-80 whose max is 605 mph.

Tokyo U. S Korea George E. Stratemeyer U.S. Far East Air Forces Pyongyang U. S. Navy

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Chickasha Sen's FBI Truman Hume Fittstown News J. A. Allard Tishomin- Bo Assembly of God Church McLish Marc Jackson Mabel McNeil Mrs. Disk Cartwright Mrs. Uhlich Peggy Lou Foster Owl Creek Oleta Chambers Rufus Devis Stonewall Monday Arlie Johnson Leroy Johnson Army Main Ralph Stein Reds Dewit MacKenzie Red Jines Haighong Dent Chinere Daiis Tennessee Felch Onin Der L T Ceree Dee Bain GOP Murray Green Leamon Hunt Portland Murray John G. Lovelace Latte High Bathel C New Mexico Get Scout Thompson U. 5S Mayes Burnt Hills N. Y Orgumeneiaman Cipaby Coeur d'Alene
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