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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
4
The writer argues against punishing individuals for ties to the Communist Party, noting wartime alliances with Russia and the need to avoid unjust accusations. They reflect on Chinese policy, cooperation with Nationalists, and the balance between national welfare and individual justice.
A prose meditation argues against following precedents in law business and personal conduct. It warns that decisions once deemed law can remain unchallenged until reversed, and urges individuals and organizations to choose what is right now rather than repeat past patterns. It stresses evaluating actions anew each day.
Citizens in Ada funded nearly 300 acres on the city’s northeast edge to lure industries. One firm is ready to build, with further development planned as Ada diversifies beyond oil and cattle, inviting Oklahomans to finance and operate factories. The piece also notes judging crowds via photos and a personal anecdote about Harry O’Brien and his wife in North Dakota politics, and praises school visits to The Ada News to learn newspaper production.
City manager John Hamman gathers data on underground reservoirs near Byrds Mill springs and Ada. Drilling for oil revealed strong water potential with two plugged wells showing Ada could be supplied by gravity flow to springs or feeder lines. Nearby ten mile area is viewed as top state water resource.
A column highlights Arvard Hudson of Coalgate praising Ada’s Christmas pageant and its community turnout. It notes admiration for local business and professional participants and lauds Ada as a clean church and civic town with a strong medical center and growing factories. Also mentions a long friendship letter exchange and critiques Egypt’s Gen Mohammed Naguib for suspending constitution and declaring supreme power.
In Seoul the Army credits Pfc. Tom Miles of Decatur Illinois with surviving ten rifle hits to his armored vest and a near grenade blast during a firefight. Miles, aiding a wounded comrade, knocked down the enemy and then killed the Red attacker with his carbine after the blast.
A 13 year old Pond Creek girl who admitted setting five churches in northern Oklahoma is committed to Western State Hospital Supply for psychiatric treatment. Grant County Judge John Pollard ordered the commitment transferring her from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Hospital in Oklahoma City. She is ruled a juvenile delinquent and remains a ward of the court.
The Associated Press reports Oklahoma faces fair and cold weather with little chance of snow. Overnight lows reached 22 degrees at Guymon after a 49 degree high in Ardmore. Tulsa recorded .02 inches of precipitation in the 24 hours ending 6:30 am. The five day forecast shows mostly fair skies with minimal rain and temperatures 3 to 5 degrees below normal.
Heavy snowfall covered the mid continent with Nebraska recordings over 12 inches and Kansas about 11 inches. Wisconsin Dakotas and eastern Nebraska saw substantial totals while light snow appeared in the central Rockies. Temperatures plunged below freezing in the snowbound areas. In southern New England the first heavy fall turned to sleet and rain.
Oklahoma City Governor Johnston Murray taps John Burke, manager of Wiley Post Airport, to start a fire prevention program. Burke aims to determine effective spray compounds for fields and highways from air and ground and seeks federal agencies farmers and cattlemen participation.
C. E. Butterfield lists radio and television holiday schedules across networks for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Programs include White House tree lighting, Queen Elizabeth message, GIs abroad reports, carols, opera, and nativity dramas with NBC CBS ABC MBS Dumont and local church services.
A Bakelite Company plant in Piscataway Township New Jersey suffered a catastrophic dust explosion and fire killing Herman Ellis 44 of New Brunswick and injuring 26 workers many critically. Firefighters used aerial ladders to rescue trapped employees and spent seven hours clearing rubble from the four story building.
London workers removed the Eros statue from its pedestal in Piccadilly Circus for a Christmas cleanup. They will repair the fountain, install a new water system, and have the statue back before Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation on June 2.
A four hour blaze in Long Northern Luzon, Manila, caused 1.5 million dollars in damage and left about 2000 people homeless, the Philippines Red Cross reports.
Giobatta Perrazo owner of the Lucky Ace Cafe reports a late night robbery by a tall brunette and her male companion. He described being bound by an armed masked man who rifled a cash box of about four thousand dollars while the woman held the pistol. He dialed the operator with his tongue to summon help and police.
Mrs. Mark Clark wife of the Supreme Allied Commander in the Far East completes a drive raising nearly 7000 dollars in cash and gifts for 3000 Japanese children in 21 institutions. She also sent 500 blankets and clothing and shoes to orphanages.
Six convicts dug a 200 foot tunnel under Washington State Prison walls scooping 12 tons of dirt over months. Seven escaped, one Ralph Courser 45, wounded in Portland, captured six hours later. Remaining six are at large described as dangerous maximum security inmates.
The Agriculture Department reports 2.1 billion dollars in price support loans to farmers over seven years with an expected loss of about 100 thousand dollars. It identified 863 shortages where mortgaged commodities were used or sold without repaying loans, totaling 1.072 million dollars, and cites ongoing collections as narrowing the loss. Larger anticipated losses, near a million dollars, concern government grains stored in private warehouses. Some warehouse operators have been convicted of fraud.
Four Allied Sabre jets clashed briefly with eight Red planes at 45 000 feet. Lt. John A. Inferrera of Watertown Massachusetts downed his 98th mission scoring two MIGs and a damaged one. Air Force and Marine planes struck near Chaeryong and Pyongyang as B 29s hit targets around Pyongyang.
Sulphur Chamber of Commerce president Charles G Barnett announces 153 committee appointments for the new year. Chairmen include Perry Brown advertising Wilkes Mountford civic Charles Cooper decoration C M Jackson finance and membership Dick Norwood highways and road Dave Wenner camera derby Albert DeFratus dairy C M Jackson industrial Paul Reed Sr institutions Paul Reed Jr livestock Charles Phelps new business R T Brown poultry and agriculture H Ray Goodwin youth service C D Hicks tourist promotions Mrs Rex Chaney city beautification and new member Ger Cope.
Robert Donnell Woolley 21 of Stonewall weds Patricia Jean Harrell 23 of Stonewall Langley 18 also of Stonewall marries Jean Minor 17 Stonewall Roger N Bayless 22 of Ada weds Barbara Martin 21 Ada Paul R Harris 27 of Edmond weds Jo Johnson 19 Oklahoma City
Historical note records that widespread European use of paper began in the 14th century, marking a turning point in communication and record keeping across the continent.
Busby Harrell and Trice will dissolve as of January 1 and two new firms form. Busby Stanfield Busby and Denton will operate in the American building with Orel Busby and Virgil Stanfield among the principals. Harrell & Trice will occupy the south suite of the Second Floor, First National Bank building.
On the Western Front in Korea evangelist Billy Graham flew to the front and addressed about 750 Allied troops in an amphitheater near outpost positions. He urged the men to accept Christ while acknowledging danger and loneliness as artillery fire punctuated his message. A growing crowd stood to hear him.
A natural gas emergency in St Joseph began Saturday, affecting over 15,000 homes and businesses. By last night about 12,000 meters were reconnected and residents were returning to normal service, with officials aiming to restore all by tonight.
A flash fire at the Walter O Bannon Co in Tulsa caused 100000 dollars in damage. A 52 year old janitor Frank Lentz suffered third degree burns on both legs while eight other workers escaped unharmed. Assistant Fire Chief Ralph McCall said cleaning solvent ignition may have started the blaze. The one story brick building and machinery were each valued at 100000 dollars.
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