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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
5
Turkish army padlocked eight Istanbul publications and banned communist tied print and distribution. It banned branches of two new parties described as camouflaged communist influence. Observers see a swift, strong anti subversive move with parallels to regional tensions.
Dr Charles A Hufnagel of Richmond Indiana and Harvard medical school described lucite tubes as a new permanent patch for severed arteries at a Cleveland meeting. Experiments on dogs showed six month stability with natural fibers securing the tubes in the aortas. Human use in war and civilian injuries previously relied on veins or metals with limitations.
Elmer Kenison, Ada Chamber of Commerce secretary for about three years, resigns effective January 1 to become secretary of Shawnee Chamber of Commerce. He replaces John Malone and will start duties at Shawnee next year. Kenison helped lead the Hereford Heaven Association and various farm programs in Pontotoc County.
Dr. J. R. Chandler, director of freshman orientation at East Central State college, told Ada Lions club that modern educational tests give insight into a student’s personality, intelligence and aptitude to maximize college benefits. He said dropouts are less about native intelligence and more about failure to adjust to college life and activities.
British Prime Minister Clement Attlee warned that using the United Nations as a forum to debate ideological differences would fail, signaling doubt about the body's effectiveness in mediating disputes.
The Agriculture Department predicts food prices, at record highs, will ease somewhat in three to six months though the drop may not match postwar declines. Meat prices hold a different outlook with winter declines small and spring trends uncertain as pork and lamb may rise while beef could fall, especially higher grades.
Richard Case, 18, initially diagnosed with stomach ulcers at General Hospital, Los Angeles, was found by X ray to have swallowed two bedsprings and thermometer parts. The bedsprings are of the small bank type. Oklahoma state veteran readjustment payments show 618 veterans have exhausted their 20 weekly benefits, with 112 drawing last checks in November.
Ada police chief Quinton Blake reports younger residents have harassed mail delivery by throwing powerful firecrackers into mailboxes. The act violates city and federal law, risking federal action and mail service disruption.
Mrs. Dorothy Driskill of Pontotoc county Red Cross says volunteers will assist applicants at no charge in filling government family allowance forms for men in service. Red Cross workers have the know how and stand ready to help without cost, improving chances for greater returns on vested amounts. Ada News Want Ads.
Senator Vandenberg ready for a showdown in the Republican conference over holding two public posts as presiding officer and foreign relations chairman. Senator Robertson leads a bid to bar dual offices with Wilson and Langer backing the effort to block Vandenberg and White from two jobs. White may follow, giving both veterans a likely victory. Some expect Vandenberg to seek relief from United Nations duties, while Connally signals he may quit as foreign relations chair.
City Council at Monday session passed an ordinance and handled other items. City Manager W E Hansen voiced dissatisfaction with Ada meters and plans a trip to Seminole and McAlister to study successful systems. Twenty two meters were out of order. repairs caused others to fail. An application to the CAA seeks airport funds for future work though a hangar is not funded. Rev Mitchell Epperson opposed routing trucks near churches and offered no fix.
German legislator Henrich Wilhelm Stoehr testified at the Dachau physicians trial that SS doctors injected poison into 40 clergy as prisoners watched for reactions and some died. He described witnessing injections and the camp’s use of pus as a presumed cure.
National Commander Paul H. Griffith announced the American Legion will stage a third mass pilgrimage to France in 1947. An invitation from George Bidault invites a sentimental journey to the Legion birthplace with over 25 000 members and families having traveled in 1927 and 5 000 in 1937. Phil Collins of Chicago will head the committee to arrange the Paris convention coordinating with a U S stay at homes.
More than 1500 Oklahoma high school musicians enrolled for the annual all-state choral festival to be held at Oklahoma A and M college on January 31. Noble Cain of Chicago will be guest conductor.
Council approves a VFW backed resolution prohibiting discharge of fireworks or firearms inside the city after January 1. An ordinance changes took effect December 16 with a firework sale deadline extended to January 31 1947 for dealers to dispose of stock.
A new amber and red signal light has been installed at the Main and Mississippi corner. City receives 20 stop signs to install at intersections and plans two additional blinker signals at Fourth and Broadway and Twelfth and Broadway. Stop signs to be posted once posts are prepared this week.
Oklahoma City December ruling list shows several cases dismissed in Choctaw and Tulsa counties with reversals and remands in Roger Mills, Osage, and Washington counties. Several affirmations include Owens, Mahan, Shaw, and Magin. some administrative and guardianship matters also decided.
Miami December 17 reports the first amphibian plane for northeastern Oklahoma's Grand Lake owned by Virgil C. Fichter of Miami. He plans to start passenger service from a hangar and runway near Sailboat Bridge north of Grove to various lake points.
Tulsa county residents voted on a 1.53 million bond issue to fund a 200 bed hospital and a bridge across the Arkansas River at Jenks. Backers argue the hospital raises medical standards and serves charity cases while opponents cite cost and maintenance needs. the bridge plan highlights student safety with a 35 year old crossing.
I A Luther of Bartlesville a 27 year carnival veteran crafts miniature midway attractions as a hobby. He is especially proud of his moving miniature merry go round with figures and horses that turn to carnival music. Luther remains an upholsterer by trade.
New York State Housing Commissioner Herman Stichman says veterans want permanent homes to shelter their families, not more new housing until they know where they will be in ten years. The quote emphasizes the need for lasting residence amid uncertain future assignments.
An exhibit of captured Japanese equipment travels to Ada on Sunday for one day only. The 20 foot Koryu submarine, powered by storage batteries, will be shown outside Oklahoma Tire and Supply on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The display, part of a Navy Club tour, includes the belt of a thousand stitches and a Japanese sniper rifle.
In Norristown Pennsylvania on December 17 a 34 year old waitress and mother of four was shot dead in a crowded district while bystanders watched. Police say Thomas Grant 46 a brewery worker confessed and stated I just shot my wife and I am sorry the taxi driver she was with wasn’t there.
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