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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

3

Oklahoma Legislative Council reviews 14 proposals

Oklahoma City reports the Legislative Council released a preliminary memo listing 14 proposals and major recommendations for the next legislature. Highlights include revisions to state penal law, modernization of public service programs, improved purchasing procedures, agriculture expansion, water conservation, judicial support, and administrative improvements. The document emphasizes economic efficiency and rapid population growth needs.

Oklahoma Carninaganer RaViouti Mummeine

East Berlin Scare Sparks Fatal Industrial Inquiry

A chaotic report from East Berlin alleges a citywide scare linked to a planned industrial fatality. Officials accuse workers of sabotage and a deadly chain of events at Workstheng, with multiple deaths in Saxony's textile sector and investigations by the German police and military authorities continuing.

Chambers Resigns as Time Editor

Whitaker Chambers, former communist informant, resigns as senior editor of Time Magazine. Announcement cites need to make revelations about communist espionage and is headed by Chambers. Tulsa Tulsa Oklahoma text notes Malcolm Morrissom named president of Oklahoma Utilities Association.

Chambers Time New York Whittaker Rayeer Hoy Egurene Asporage Teas 7 Sens Editer Tintene Ins Annuune Priscillla Liss Alger Foss Lederst Buiding Whittaker Chambers Itsskt Time Maga Tulsa Oklne Bee Malcolm Morrissom Te Oklahoms Uthlitics Association Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Oklahoma City

Pearl Harbor Radar Question on Anniversary

On the eve of the seventh anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, officials discuss radar readiness. Col. Blackburn notes peacetime limits prevent detecting stealthy aircraft. SAC in Fort Worth describes the B-36 flight as routine training with no enemy contact.

Honolulu Pearl Harbor Hawaii Fort Worth Tex Strategic Air Command Corner John EB. Bartlett Pearl Hlarsbor Oaku Pkome Honea Blackburn Air Force Navy Army Rafae Oy

Oil Drilling Develops in Tri-State Region

Oil activity expands across Oklahoma Arkansas and Mississippi counties with 790 new locations planned in the Sooner state. Twenty-nine wells show large gas potential as operators push deeper with initial production estimates in the millions of cubic feet daily.

Tulsa Okla Dev Tri-State Okahoma Arkansas Missuski Sooner Tulsa World Garvine Steahans County Sequoyah Ader Delaware Olver Gir Stiteeott Buyree Linn Wildcat Cook Addizac Trillers Anderson McDonald County Bissour W. C. Franklin St. Louis Crawford County Sher Developewnt Ltd Poteau Oi Ik

Sheriff injured in Highway Accident near Amarlia

Amarillo Tex Dec 16 Sheriff Guy Mercer of Gy mon Ga la was critically injured and 4 prisoners being returned to Oklahoma were killed in an automobile crash near Amarilla The sheriff s car collided head on with another vehicle driven by William Lee Ponti a West Texas State College student Ponti is in serious condition Clarence Bogner and L Morris were injured Dead is L Morris who died at Amarillo hospital The other driver Ponti also known as Bill Ponti is hospitalized in serious condition. also reports Rev James Willer Dillinger named associate pastor at First Christian Church in Bartlesville Oklahoma. Gabby Street comments on Walter Johnson as greatest pitcher while in Vinta Oba Aprilობ

Amarillg Tex Guy Mercer Guimon Gala Oklahoma Aimether Guymor Clarence Bogner L. Morris Guymon Mings Amarilla William Lee Fonti West Texas State College Ponti Bartlesville Chio James Willer Dillinger First Christiansmirch Vicksburg Miss Vinta Oba Theo Gabby Street Walter Johnson

Spies and Espionage Echo From Past to Present

A speech in the House of Representatives recounts 1930s state department leaks and a top secret prewar code breach. It frames espionage as a constant global danger, noting 1937 38 activity and ongoing fears as foreign nations seek military secrets.

State Department House ‘American Activities Committee Annte Department Perce Europe Russia Moscow Japan Germany Pickwickies Trenson United States Amirica

Recruiter Sat Walker Covers Idabel Station

Sgt Walker, NCO in charge of the Idabel Army and Air Force recruiting station, will be replaced by Sgt. G Richardson for twenty days. Richardson goes on furlough. Walker’s duties continue at Samaipa post.

Sat Lowell Ed Walker T/San G. Richardson Spt Richardson Sgt Walker Idabel U. S. Army Air Force Samaipa

LeTourneau to Speak Here Next Sunday at Two Talks

R G LeTourneau, renowned earth moving equipment inventor and business leader, will visit Ada for two sermons at the First Baptist Church on December 19. Morning service and a mass gathering in the afternoon will use loudspeaker to reach overflow crowds. He emphasizes giving 90 percent of his income to God and credits faith and devout living for his success as crowds travel from the region to hear him.

Ameriga BRG LeTourneau First Baptist Church le Tourneau LeTourpeau Ada

International Problems Close To Every American

President Truman says international problems have moved into the front yard of every American home and citizens should know the vital issues. In a letter to Brooks Ames, president of the Foreign Policy Association, the president urges daily realism and deep familiarity with world events to guide U S policy and values.

Washington Trumin Brooks Emery Foreign Policy Association Truman Werole Fle United States

Poncan President of BSA Council Named at Stillwater Dinner

Earl Glover of Poweshiek City was named president of the Will Rogers Council of the Boy Scouts of America at a Scout dinner in Stillwater Oklahoma. J Medatt and Robert F Lockhart received the Silver Beaver citations. Other officers named include W B Beard and Dowell with officers listed, reflecting military terminology used in the report.

Stillwater Ocla Dee Um—Earl Glover Powes City Will Rogers Council Stoy Scouts of America Noble Kew Logam Pawnee Payne Creek Line Dé Osage J . Medatt Stillwater Cowner Robert F. Lockhart Ponce City W. B Beard Pones Cushing PS. Dowell Blackwell Wilfred Johnson EG. Creager Pones City

Blockade-Busting Romeo Chooses Baby Over Plans

Berlin news recounts Edward J. Laca once called a blockade breaker entangled with two women. He faces charging and visits by Nancy, Ruth, and Miss Schmidt while a guard notes the tension. Laca describes desires for his baby and Bootsie amid shifting loyalties and visa attempts.

Romeo Berlin Edward J. Laca Juliety Nancy T ‘Lada Ruth Bantsie Miss Schmidt U. 5 Bootsie

October Consumer Incomes Hit New High

Charles Molont reports October consumer incomes rose to an annual rate of 215.6 billion dollars, a record driven by wage and salary workers and stock owners while farmers and landlords earned less. November employment reached 59.381 million, surpassing last year, with price resistance affecting shopping and holiday buying.

Charles Molont Washington Commerce, Department Lisa Commerce Department Business Economics Office A. Cetisws Bureau Earlie Christina

Cities Seek Federal Payments to Replace Lost Taxes

Cities seek federal payments to offset property tax losses from government holdings. A lump sum of 7 million dollars yearly would go to the District of Columbia, with Los Angeles and other cities watching for similar treatment. Officials cite wartime federal holdings and rising non-tax revenues as causes, urging a national revenue split among states, counties, and federal government. Local leaders prepare for a key meeting to decide a unified course.

Sterlin FF Green Washingtos Popekenmen Emtec W U. S District of Columbia Iba Washut Fletcher Bowron States Entey Progpest Carl H. Chetters Municipal Association Fede

Prison Term For Burris Slaying

Rollis Oklahoma December 10 District Judge W P Keen is to sentence EB Garling to four years in the state penitentiary for the murder of Buddy Farris Garling 37 year old Ek Citys bakery owner was convicted of Burris murder yesterday The four year sentence was recommended by the jury Farris an employee for Garling s bakery was shot to death May 19 1847 during an argument with Garling A prior trial ended in a hung jury

Roundabout News From VieNma Dee and Notable Names

Dee Vienma 31 and figures Fitler and Harmas Goering appear in a crowded, unclear report. Rosalia Boeri aged 89 is mentioned with a birth date of April 20, 1839. she died of a heart attack at Bramauck. Others were arrested for disturbing or shouting at girls.

Vienma Dee Adalt Fitler Harmas Goering Rosalia Boeri Hitler Bramauck

Ed Haley Jr Named Company Henerman in Army Unit

Ed Haley Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ed Haley of 714 West Ninth was named company sergeant a role in the San Diego air training center after enlisting in August and completing training in November He earned the title by vote of company members for leadership bearing and discipline He also participated in the crew and football teams and was awarded a silver insignia during a regimental review He previously played football and track at Adahig High School and was selected for honors in the company training program

Ed Haley Ed ‘Maley West Ninth Wis San Diegm Dahl Tival Tetining Hye Temins Ausustae Novemer Ordeas SR Haleyr S/R Bales Hemermain Balkey Adahig Coustar

Ada considers paving two more streets and widens plans

Ada authorities weigh two new paving projects in addition to a con tract awarded recently. Twenty first street between Johnston and Ashe avenues residents petition for paving two blocks. Eighteenth street from Stockton Avenue to Hickory Avenue may be widened from 12 feet to about 40 feet with sidewalks. No action yet, but the city manager to verify petition sufficiency. traffic and safety concerns cited. In Edmond Oklahoma, December 11, 1930, Demet E Smith of Central State College joins the National Education Association Veterans Affairs committee.

Ada A Johnsom Ashevemnae Cite Council Stockton Avenue Niner High Johnston Avenue

Workshop on Health Held At East Central College

A health and physical education workshop sponsored by the State Department of Health and State Department of Education convened Thursday at East Central College. Five county health officers and the county superintendent attended, with others from the Easy Central area. Orion Jennings chaired and Dr Charles F Spencer welcomed attendees. Dr St Kilander, US Department of Education health specialist, stressed national interest in school health and the role of schools in hygienic environments and health education. Group discussions followed, covering topics such as school and community health programs, parental roles, PTA responsibility, and the school administrator’s part in health education. Progressively focused ideas emerged during the afternoon sessions.

State Department of Health State Department of Education St . Kilander United States Department of ‘Education Heme Fitjancer Rome Vetchur

Roberts For Judaes Remaining on Job

New York detective reports on judiciary matters as former U S Supreme Court nominee Gwen J. Roberts backs judges through corruption probes. He criticizes federal court politics and warns about undermining judicial independence amid labor investigations and partisan pressure.

New York U.S Supreme Gwen J. Roberts Roberts Peart Merhor Peart Larbor Songressi

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