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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
4
Ada Weekly News appears as a historical newspaper fragment with masthead and publication details. The readable items include pricing, mailing, and publisher notes, plus partial lines indicating a weekly edition published in Ada Oklahoma and distributed by mail. The text shows typical newspaper boilerplate and subscription information without clear article content.
Governor Turner backs central control over county roads to remove division by commission districts. A centralized plan would allocate funding to benefit most residents, potentially improving road quality and county governance over time. Some commissioners fear patronage loss. others see merit in better supervision and efficiency.
Senator elect Robert Kerr urged support for federal flood control water management and soil conservation in a push for Western development. He argued Oklahoma must share in St. Lawrence and other waterways projects, while praising stock pond expansion and soil protection amid drought. The piece criticizes bureaucratic spending and urges local backing for water impoundment programs.
Opinion warns that European recovery hinges on American relief but argues stalled aid could fuel anti American sentiment from both communists and recipients. The piece questions continuing welfare measures, fears self sufficiency and urges ending European aid to avoid a global backlash.
The piece argues higher pay for officials in Washington may aid government service in some areas but could deter competence in policy roles. It notes scientists seek the best lifetime earnings from various sources and questions whether larger salaries attract better public servants, citing English history on pay for Parliament.
A long reflection on lost items in classifieds shows most finders return valuables. A man recovered nearly $400 after a brief ad, aided by an honest finder. yet some thieves cause real hardship. The piece also critiques highway laws, state duties, and postwar secrecy in government files.
Burglars across cities loot bizarre items from 1948 reports. Minnesotan thieves haul a kitchen sink while Chicago crooks seize six and a half tons of cement from a loading platform. Other capers include a two ton safe lifted, a chicken leg left in a Rochester home, and a thief stealing a kite from salami in East Midmackett. Police chase incidents from Los Angeles to Sydney show odd motives and outcomes, with wallets, badges, and even a police car crime linked to a color car.
The Civil Aeronautics Authority diverted a survey on opening a central pilot training school at Ardmore Oklahoma to educate commercial pilots in the new high frequency navigational aids. Cost is estimated at 15 million dollars, with acceptance by airlines uncertain. A preliminary Ardmore survey has been made, but no firm plan or funding exists.
Oklahoma City judge dismisses speeding charge against Tom Marion Rushing, asserting insufficient evidence of reckless driving amid new 69 and 53 mph limits. State Patrol had sought conviction after Rushing was cited for 83 mph, the case highlighting the clash between old rules and newly issued enforcement guidelines.
Allen civic club members elected officers for the ensuing year at a Tuesday meeting. Hamilton, bank cashier, becomes president. Perry Blie, merchant, is first vice president. Harry Hardwick, grocer and feed dealer, is second vice president. Virgil Rameer, postmaster, is secretary. The session included a junior play and dinner after the meeting.
Matt held the case in Pontotos County court with assistant Jean Cotesu listed for the state. The opener indicates a formal proceeding in the Deshice District Court setting.
Barbara Jean Caunge is notified that a divorce proceeding has been filed in Paentotoc County District Court, Chel soma state. The petitioner seeks dissolution of marriage, with the respondent required to answer by a stated date. If no answer, judgment may be entered by default and a decree of dissolution issued.
Ada residents enjoy early Christmas displays as many homes and churches light trees and outside decorations. School groups perform festive programs this week including Irving grade school operetta and Ada Junior high school musical. Santa visits with Jaycees tours reach Stonewall, Sasakiva, and Romawa communities tonight and Thursday.
A portrait of Chiang Kai-shek and his wife Madame Chiang as a powerful, romantic, and political team. It chronicles their meeting in 1922, her education at Wellesley, baptism, and rise as key figures guiding China through war and unrest. Her daring to rescue him during Siam rebels and her role as envoy and interpreter highlight their shared devotion and influence on China’s path.
Buckingham Palace announced Princess Elizabeth's baby will be christened Prince Charles Filip Arthur tagorge of Edinburgh. The ceremony is set for 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at the palace with sponsors including King George, Queen Mary, Princess Margaret, the king of Norway, and other dignitaries.
Kiwanis club members secured a large tensioned Christmas tree for their Monday night party. The silver decorated tree was kept intact and moved to the Ada Youth Center early in the year to be used in upcoming Christmas decorations for various events.
A transformer repairman named Leeper, an instructor at the El Reno reformary, was accidentally electrocuted while replacing a fuse after a break. He had worked at the facility since August 1930. President Truman quote included as contextual color.
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