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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1950

Page

4

Publishing pictures and photos in newspapers

The article argues that modern newspapers favor photographs over poetry, stressing the need for the right photo type, clear engraving, and proper press work. It notes the rising role of pictures in even small papers, the cost effectiveness of photographs, and the importance of informing photographers about the publication's reproduction needs.

Picture Age Frank L. Stanton Klyv Srt Thsclav

National Emergency speech foreshadows cautious wartime measures

The text reflects President Truman’s restrained tone as he addresses the nation on Friday night. It notes a phased emergency program to curb inflation, build a larger military, and prepare for possible Soviet aggression. It stresses sacrifices and readiness to endure if peace cannot be kept.

Truman Lang Alf Russia Europe Mozram Tnav

Prospects of Korea ceasefire and political bets

The piece weighs global moves toward a Korea ceasefire, noting Soviet and Chinese positions, and questions how Asiatic nations and Stalin may respond. It also contrasts Mexico City’s modernization with lingering hardships, and ends with a cautionary travel note about dining near meat markets at the border.

Weeds as Soil Allies in Dr Cocannouer's Book

A reader reviews Weeds Guardians of the Soil by Dr Joseph Cocannouer. He argues weeds deepen subsoil moisture, supply minerals, break hard pans, and improve hay value. Weeds aid pasture, soil fertility, and even human diets, birds, and livestock. The author emphasizes working with nature rather than against it.

Joseph A. Cocannouer Eastern Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College Wilburton Kansas Cocannouer

Conclusions About Asta From Asian Lessons Learned

Asta analyzes recent events and Korea to draw lessons for the future. It notes that un Asian nations cannot easily win ground wars against united Asiatic powers even with help from the Americas and Western Europe. It argues China could be overwhelmed by unity and that Chinese resolve favors defending lives over equipment. The text contends Soviet aims rely on divide and rule among Asia, but eventual pushback will end subservience to Kremlin.

Russia United Nations Korea Moscow Jove Stalin Orient Americas Europe China Asia Kremlin

Farmers urged to end government subsidies in Dallas talk

A Dallas farmers convention heard a student of farm life urge farmers to tell the government to quit subsidies. He argued subsidies waste money, noting future costs from military spending and the payrolls of many federal workers, and warned against relying on government cash as a rain from heaven.

Dallas Washington

Governor Johnston Murray Sets Steady Course for Food Policy

The article notes progress in American farm food production and preservation amid population growth and global demand. It praises Johnston Murray for diligent, cautious conduct, seeking information about duties and forthcoming issues, and avoiding statements that could later backfire.

Johnston Murray

Progressive rhetoric hides central power ambitions

The text argues that progressives claim to advance democracy yet seek an all powerful central government. It warns that good sounding words can mask harmful schemes and frames reformers as undermining individual power in favor of centralized authority.

Pal's Plea for Boy in Murder Trial May Bring End to Teen-Age Gangs

NEA Star reports a Brooklyn murder last May tied to a teen gang. Judge deferred sentencing for James Faortmain and Anthony Scarpati as neighbors and civic leaders brokered peace. Teen leaders promised reforms, basketball teams, church dances, and cooperation with police to curb gang violence.

Pal Boy NEA Star Brooklyn NEAS James Faortmain Anthony Scarpati Triat Samuel Witty Skinny Joseph South Hira Ganz Res Eings Ganz Eomimste N. Y Riend Anthony

Youth Flatly Wants To Return For Korea War Service

Tulsa Oklahoma December 16 1907 a young sergeant Peale Whomleyton notes a slim youth desires to return to Korea to finish the job. David Lee Lowery of Oklahoma City recounts enlisting at 15 stating himself 14 and serving 45 days with the First Cavalry before discharge. He seeks reenlistment now with consent from his parents. Lowery aged around 7 and a half is reported as making the claim after a shipboard return home at Pearl Harbor.

Tulsa Oka Army Peale Welyton Korea David Lee Lowery Oklahome City Weipran Ime Karey Lowery Peten Boc Lowery

Official Residence Weastehall and the Eagle rulers in 1897

A garbled historical note describes Weastehall as the official residence of eagle rulers in 1897, mentioning Buckingham Palace and the Court of St James. It hints at a tiger ambush and a stone bearing a baring? earnings line, with unreadable names and terms.

Weastehall Buckingham Palastin Court of St James

Ada Lions Hold Christmas Party at Aldridge Hotel

The Ada Lions Club held its annual Christmas Party at the Aldridge Hotel banquet room. A festive air prevailed as Frank Lorince spoke, Mary Scott Smith and Mary Ruggles sang vocal solos and carols, and the young East Central vocalist was well received.

Ada Liang Club Aldridge Frank Lorince Tony Baloney Mary Scott Smith Mary Ruggles Ing Young East Central A McKeel Lion

Turner Honored for Farm Activity Dinner

Turner was honored tonight for his work in farm activities at a dinner attended by 20 persons. The event was sponsored by State Future Farmers of America and 4-H club chapters to show appreciation for his efforts in their administration. New elected official was Jones Jarman Democrat from the fifth district and Republican Relcher of the PetR district.

Rov J. Turner Future Farmers of America 4-H Club Turner Durne Sxsmen - Elec Wee Dokn Jarman Ith Diettiet Relcher Petr Ath Davteict

Three-Headed Team Briefs on Price-Wage Controls

Washington reports a joint news conference by Alan Valentine Cyrus Ching and Michael DiSalle about the new Economic Stabilization Agency. They outline potential plans for price and wage measures, deny fixed freezes, and stress readiness for voluntary and, if needed, mandatory actions without detailing specific thresholds or targets.

Washington NEA New York Alan Valentine Cyrus Ching Wage Stabilization Board Michael D. DiSalle Price Stabilization Capitol Hill World Ar I Valentine Dolly Sisters Roszka Dolly ESA Ching Mike” DiSalle Mr. DiSalle Mike Mr. di Salle Cy Ching

Embargo Lifted as Rail Strike Ends Before Christmas

Chicago December 16 The three day railroad walkout that halted Christmas traffic collapsed under pressure from President Truman federal courts and union chiefs. The post office and Railway Express Agency lifted embargoes on parcel post freight and mail and operations began moving rapidly to clear the backlog with expectations for normal service by soon after Christmas.

Chicago Truman Ther Vost Office Railway Express Agency

Chickasha Cable Firm Secures RFC Loan for Expansion

Chickasha Oklahoma based Standard Cable Company received a 2.1 million dollar loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Walter O'Donnell announced the loan at a six state industrial conference. The firm will use the funds to buy materials and expand employment from 40 to 600 within a year while pursuing a 3 million dollar contract to supply 40,000 miles of insulated combat telephone wire for the Army Signal Corps. This marks the RFC's first defense production act loan aiding lower production.

Oklahoma City Standard Cable Company Chickasha Okla Reconstiuation Finance Corporation Walter J. O'Donnell I RF Ok‘shoma Atlantic Seaboard Amy Signal Corps RFC

Christmas gifts Brighten VFW Hospital Visit

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted a Christmas program for Sulphur state hospital veterans Friday night with Ada and Coalgate auxiliaries as hosts. The Glenwood school choir performed and gifts were distributed to patients and staff, with towns represented including Coalgate Clarita Ardmore Sulphur Weleetka Tulsa Healdton and Ada.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Sulphur State Hospital Ada Coalgate Ception Hall Glenwood School Clint Farmer Wayne Vickers Iris Faye Gasr Coalgate Auxiliary Lavern Fisher Ada Lou Bailey Jingle Bells Harold Hudson Betty Joe Tidwell Mary Ann Salmon Glenwood Clarita Ardmore Sulphur Weleetke Tulsa Healdton

Christmas Card Cost Bootlegger

Tulsa sheriff George Blaine received a Christmas card with taunting verse about bootleggers. He ordered the seizure of several cases of whiskey and captured the poet who penned the message.

Tulsa Okla George Blaine Wheer Blaine

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