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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
4
Local Ada weekly newspaper text with generic masthead details from Associated Press and circulation notes. No specific events or people readable for a substantive summary.
I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth sayeth the Lord God wherefore turn yourselves and live ye Ezekiel 18 32 quoted verse and reflects a religious exhortation
Community members discuss helping Ada service men during holidays with places to eat and shelter. No firm plan yet but call the Ada Chamber of Commerce with ideas. Also notes Mrs Therney Elizabeth Walker’s 100th birthday and reflections on wartime events and MacArthur’s progress toward retaking the Philippines.
James Thrash er notes that despite earlier forecasts, many young men passed physicals and served well in war. He cites longer life expectancy, athletic participation, and better nutrition as reasons, citing Harvey Baum of A and P Stores. He compares 1917 18 service stats to present height and weight and praises year round fresh produce.
Allied forces show strong overall position despite German and Japanese setbacks. The war outlook favors a prolonged conflict with renewed offensives possible in Europe and the Pacific. A Russian push on the Vistula and sustained Allied air power threaten the Nazi regime while Western front actions intensify.
Washington reports warn mounting demands for bullets and shells may curb civilian output in 1945 as WPB cites copper and lead shortages. Half copper tonnage for civilian goods could be recalled. lead stockpiles forced a 40 percent civilian-use cut. Also noted are possible recognition of the Polish Committee of Liberation by Russia and European powers, and Dies Committee revival under Rankin with a January vote.
Fruit and vegetable buyers in the New York area warn receivers that a blitz boycott will begin if illegal pricing and tie in sales do not stop by January 15. They will refuse to buy scarce items, letting perishable stock rot to force compliance. The plan aims to curb overcharges and coercive sales amid inspector shortages. A second note recalls Monte Carlo casino damage from a British submarine strike.
The Senate Military Affairs subcommittee on War Contracts criticizes 78th Congress for weak postwar planning and limited actions beyond core acts like contracts and surplus property. It urges renewed policy work in 79th Congress, noting lack of centralized executive planning and ongoing postwar economic committees.
George Paterie in Geneseo traced an egg he candled to an Italian depot repair squadron led by E H Gravenhorst. The V mail note said they seldom get fresh eggs and the message was a welcome treat from the front.
General Peyton C. March asserts the German western front offensive succeeded because our intelligence service broke down completely. He comments on General Eisenhower's attempts to blunt the Nazi thrust with cautious optimism about Allied actions.
Retiring Vice President Wallace argues jobs for all as the eco battle of the future and that the federal government must ensure full employment. He urges Congress to implement this plan and predicts labor unemployment as the only real deficit. Gallup poll methods and a House campaign inquiry into polling accuracy are discussed, with concerns about Roosevelt's 1944 vote. Paris lore returns with rural service members wanting to farm again, while others deem glamour essential to attract women in uniform.
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