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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
4
Ada Oklahoma newspaper lineage traces mergers from 1901 The Ada Weekly News later joined with Ada Weekly Democrat Pontotoc County Perprise Ada Star Democrat and then Ada Evening News reflecting consolidation era The item lists editors and pricing details for subscriptions and publication schedule.
Washington officials and military leaders once spoke of a quick end to Germany and Japan after Germany’s collapse. Now they warn the war may drag on for years, with fighting on all fronts continuing and strategic shifts in production and alliance tensions shaping the outlook.
A Christian Science Monitor opinion argues against scapegoating Russia for Allied delays. It notes Soviet wartime efforts include tying German divisions on the Eastern front, reclaiming large territories, and seizing oil in Romania. The piece questions critics and urges eligible men 26 to 37 to join essential war industries.
Harral Allen and other landowners west and southwest of Ada press for a federal flood control project to protect rich farmland along Big Sandy and Springbrook. They note flood sand damage, urge flexibility over rigid plans, and argue social fundamentals.
Joseph Martino, a 25 year old artillery corporal, crawled from a tomato patch to assault a pillbox in Germany. Using captured German weapons he killed three Nazis with grenades and rifle fire, captured two more, and helped take twenty prisoners before the area was cleared. He never ate the tomatoes.
Governor Kerr told an eastern Oklahoma audience at Connors State College that the next legislature can cut taxes, boost education funds, and build a major highway system. He outlined plans to reduce the tax burden while expanding common schools and colleges, with touring stops at Muskogee state institutions and afterwar veterans’ education needs.
A sermon discusses universal joy found in accepting Jesus Christ. It cites biblical verses and Isaac Watts, notes joy from redemption, and contrasts worldly escape with the abundant life Jesus offers, urging readers to seek life in God and share the joy.
Gas turbine aircraft engines reaching up to 10 000 horsepower are expected within the next decade. A turbine of this power would provide more energy in a single unit than all four engines of the B 29 Superfortress, signaling a major leap in aviation propulsion.
Air Minister Sir Archibald Sinclair told the commons it is not practical to instruct airmen to avoid bombing cathedrals and other historic and artistic value targets when attacking German objectives.
Ada News reports higher returns for small investments in local classified ads. Businesses seek affordable placements to boost visibility and sales, with advertisers noting improved response rates and measurable results.
U S fighter bomber base in Belgium builds winter shelters from captured German lumber. Ninth Air Force crews, led by Col. Clinton C. Wassen, haul prefab parts from Metz to construct a mess hall and hospital headquarters. Staff Sgt. Orr uses captured blueprints to fix flawed Belgian work, while officers help with logs, meals, and passes.
President Roosevelt signals a zigzag path to steer policy left of center while maintaining a general liberal program. The article notes battles with Congress over nominations, the New Deal’s social reforms, and a focus on the four freedoms guiding domestic and international actions.
Four Red Army columns pressed toward Kassa in eastern Czechoslovakia as Soviet forces advanced from multiple directions. Reports said Senya village fell, routes through the Slovak mountains were harassed, and Malinovsky's Second Ukrainian and Petrov's Fourth Ukrainian armies coordinated a broad 80 mile front drive.
Anti aircraft battery volunteers repurposed a small Toonerville trolley sized trailer that once housed German officers into a warm dry mess hall. The improvised shelter helps them cope with mud and cold while awaiting better conditions and a chance to improve their situation.
Christmas shopping largely finished in Ada as residents prepare to buy 1945 car license plates. The tag office opens Thursday morning with extra staff for the first day rush and some buyers have reserved special plate numbers to skip lines.
President Joe C. Scott of the state board of agriculture announced that J. C. Davidson has returned to resume his duties as state dairy commissioner. Davidson previously served six years, left for the federal food and drug department, and re joins as Oklahoma dairy industry reaches about 140 million dollars yearly with plans to expand.
Astronomers say no literal bright star blazed in the sky. They argue the phenomenon was a vision granted to the Wise Men or an astronomical event meaningful only to these visitors from the east.
Major Elbert J. Reed stationed at Camp Howze Texas arrived today for a week long visit with his family at 515 South Townsend.
Aboard Adm. McClain's flagship off the Philippines on December 17, Vice Adm. John S. McCain states that day and night carrier raids over Luzon preview Japan's fate. He says the Philippines were cut from the empire and promises further advances with sufficient fighters. Adm. Halsey praises the operation as brilliantly planned.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Gluckman Jr hosted a Christmas party at their home 520 West Twentieth for Gluckman's Department Store employees. A turkey buffet, games, and a Dr I Q program with Pete Green were featured. Prizes went to Geneva Stout Nettie Tibbet and Etta Mae Fowler.
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