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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
2
The Ada Weekly News discusses General MacArthur's Japan policy favoring religious freedom and Shinto separation. It notes rising child murders postwar and questions the causes, while criticizing the UN let veto by major powers and Dr Van Mook’s stance.
Chickasha citizens back a campaign to raise 100000 for a chapel at the Oklahoma College for Women. President Procter urges support as the Chickasha Express backs editorials and emphasizes community involvement for the project.
An essay critiques the Will Rogers quip never meeting a man I didn’t like. It argues that evil figures like Kramer Yamashita and Hitler supporters show why vigilance and humane judgment matter. Senator Glen H. Taylor is humorously noted for his World Republic gambit and Capitol guitar stunt.
Pickets resume at General Motors plants in Flint and Detroit area after a Christmas weekend, as union leaders plan first negotiation with GM since the Truman fact finding report. Salaried workers enter some plants while Buick lines stay picketed. local union decisions vary by plant.
About 30 to 35 miners were trapped when an underground explosion blocked the mine exit at Pineville Kentucky. Rescue crews planned to enter at 11:30 a.m. local time as officials sought cause and conditions in the collapsed area.
In Tientsin on December 26, the Third Army amphibious headquarters reported that eight Marine fliers killed in crashes southwest of Tsingtao on Pearl Harbor anniversary were brought to Tsingtao. Five were tentatively identified and returned to Tsingtao. two bodies remained unaccounted for.
In Honolulu on December 26 a two day holiday event hosted by the naval air station and naval air transport service drew 4,760 sailors and guests who received gifts worth 104000 dollars. The gathering featured carols by 71 Damon tract children and a feast including 11,000 pounds of roasted pig 1 200 pineapples 800 chickens 600 cases of beer and 300 cases of soft drinks.
President Truman announced at Kansas City that he will speak to the country by radio soon after returning to Washington. He will outline his legislative program including plans to end strikes and review the broader agenda stalled in Congress. He spoke after arriving at the federal building from a trip to Grandview to visit his mother Mrs. Martha E. Truman.
Acting secretary of state Dean Acheson said the United States informed France of readiness to discuss triple power relations with Spain's Franco regime and Britain. He noted Paris received the reply this week and no date or location was set, with potential talks possibly starting in January.
The Associated Press reports weather eases nationwide after Christmas snow and sleet. Snow covers the north while south and southeast clear. New England sees mixed precipitation. Albany New York rises to 34 above. Bismarck at 3 below zero. Warm Christmas in Miami and Brownsville at 73.
Premier Sutan Sjahrir of the Indonesian republic was fired upon and clubbed by four Dutch soldiers who fired at his car’s hood in Batavia. He said he was struck with a pistol butt and a Dutch officer pointed a pistol at his head as about 15 men fled when a British patrol appeared.
Mrs Clara Lanegan told police she did not have a merry Christmas. Five pair of nylons and a pair of $75 pennies were taken from her home.
In Pekin Illinois on December 26 a grandfather offers forgiveness to his 14 year old grandson Richard Mason who left December 21 with $1500 and a pet cat. Chicago police questioned him after hotel staff reported his large cash find and a plan to care for the cat Cookie with milk and a red saucer.
Tokyo Daily Mimpo accuses privileged classes of hoarding food while the government urges importing rice to ease shortages. Allied directive distributes 20 million kilograms of food and 3.13 million clothing pieces from military stores to the public, about 30 percent of army and navy food and navy clothing. Funds transfer to the relief association is approved, and the government must provide information on wartime administrators of Allied properties.
Hollywood reports actor James Gleason, a 15 year veteran soldier, reacting to the death of his son's wife Cynthia Hobart. Hobart, daughter of director Henry Hobart, had been staying with friends in New York with their six year old son Michael as Russell awaits discharge. Russell Gleason was born in Portland, Oregon, and began touring with his parents Lucille and James Gleason as an infant.
In Manila 4000 GIs held a mass meeting to discuss canceling a home-bound transport sailing. A mass protest march prompted a reprimand from Col J C Campbell who said soldiers are in the army not GM. The sailing cancellation stemmed from consolidation of the 21st and 29th replacement depots.
Auto registration in California reached a record high during the first six months of 1945 totaling 2,972,223 despite wartime rationing and limited new car production.
The statement notes that air pressure against a aircraft surface increases fourfold each time the airplane's speed is doubled.
New York officials note the first national junior and boys indoor tennis championships since 1940 begin today. Prominent prewar players fade, while rising talents like Seaman Dick Savitt Sid Schwartz Alan Watson and Mick Mouledous may shape tennis’ future. Ted Schroeder has retired from travel, others anticipate 1946 participation.
In Cortland New York the referees Winford W and Ben A called 34 fouls during a recent basketball contest between Colgate and Cortland. The line judge and officiating crew faced criticism for the high foul total and irregular calls.
Commissioner Happy Chandler and Cubs manager Charley Grimm are invited to address the association of college baseball coaches in St Louis on January 8. A light moment would be Charley playing a banjo while Happy sings. Drake University plans a double bill New Year's Day with a Raisin Bowl clash vs Fresno State in Fresno and a basketball game against C C N Y at Madison Square Garden in New York.
The report lists rivalries with Fast Orange N. J. facing Barringer Newark and Baltimore City College against Baltimore Poly in long runs of 50 plus years. John De Gange of the New London Day notes Norwich Free Academy versus Bulkley School of New London as early as 1875 with even earlier contests recalled by old timers.
Four army players Glenn Davis Felix Blanchard Dewitt Coulter and Johnny Green joined the 1943 All American team chosen by the American Football Coaches Association announced by Ray Morrison Temple University coach. Also named were ends Richard Duden Navy Max Morris Northwestern tackles George Savitsky Pennsylvania guard Warren Amling Ohio State center Richard Scott Navy backs Bob Fenimore Oklahoma A & M and Herman Wedemeyer St. Mary's.
Senator Johnson proposes the government act as agent between Americans and Great Britain on a $3.75 billion loan. Buyers would receive GB interest and principal payments, serving as a plebiscite on whether to proceed. If the people favor it, they should buy the bonds.
Leaflets from the Haganah claim several hundred Jewish refugees landed on the upper coast of Palestine today. The group, guided to inland dispersal points, arrived in good order aboard a 200 ton motor schooner flying the Hebrew flag despite BBC precautions and stormy seas.
A classified ad note highlights higher value for vested amounts in Ada News listings. It emphasizes improved returns on investments and urges readers to review available options and terms.
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