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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1948

Page

4

President Trumans slip sparks debate on espionage probe

The piece critiques President Truman for loose wording about the House Un-American Activities Committee and highlights Roscoe Drummond's analysis. It discusses alleged Soviet infiltration in the State Department, the circulation of secret dispatches, and the large scope of the alleged spy ring, noting past dismissals and ongoing investigations.

Truman Hauve UnsAmerican Activities Committee Service State Department Attorney General's Office Roscoe Drummond Washington Christian Science Monitor Esther United States Chamberg-Hiss Risht Alger Hiss House UN Baltimore Chambers-Hiss Justice Department House Un-American Activities Committee

Dams to Harness Water in Oklahoma Plan

Oklahoma aims to build large and small dams to control river and tributary waters for irrigation industrial and domestic use. Cities along the South Canadian River already seek water rights as floods threaten fertile lands near Syng and Rogs.

Oklahoma South Canadian OtIshoma City Norman Kcell Rocky Mountain Arkraisas Colorado Kansas Rogs Syng Tate

Which Way Are We Headed This Year and Beyond

Business leaders grapple with forecasts for 1999 amid mixed signals. A rebounding postwar rebuilding effort raises demand for steel and building materials, while wage stability and possible farm price shifts temper optimism. Investors grow wary as future earnings falter, interest rates edge upward, and stock values lag earnings, suggesting a cautious path ahead.

Western Europe

Empires and independence shape world choices

A reflective column contrasts empires with independence, noting Canada, South Africa and Australia favor close ties with Britain or the United States while the Dutch East Indies seek Dutch withdrawal. It weighs security under great powers, forecasts alignments with Britain and the U S, and muses on snowbound roads, political futures, and pecan findings.

Eire Canada South Arica Australia Dutch East Indies Netherlands United States Philippines Hawaii Lock Stock Bartel Russia Britain Bire Indies South Africa

Imperialism Fading in Asia Threatens West Amid Indonesia Turmoil

A commentary argues imperialism wanes in Asia but warns against fostering an anti western bloc. It cites India’s resistance to imperial powers, calls for Asia wide self determination, and notes Cold War divides hindering UN action. The piece warns of Bolshevik influence in Indonesia and a potential east west conflict.

United Nations Bro Cout U.N. le India Badonesix Netherlands All-India Congress Pattabat Sitaramayya Fawswarlal Nehru England Netiry Europe West Asia Far East Moscow

New Budget Taking Definite Shape Now

The budget shapes toward 42 to 44 billion dollars with bets centering near mid figures. A likely deficit of one to two billion dollars is expected unless Congress acts. Government spending for the current year runs around 99.0 billion, while next year’s forecast slips about 2 billion due to a new accounting method starting January 1 that deducts tax refunds from revenue and expenditures.

Washington Trumas Theto Treman Congress Lietengetang Skrim

New Simple Blood Test Reported by LSU Researchers

SHREVEPORT Louisiana report by Patterson B Moseley and Arthur L Levesen of LSU describes a new blood test usable in a doctor’s office. It uses about two drops of blood to measure protein balance in plasma, with imbalances suggesting diseases such as liver issues tuberculosis or other ailments, disclosed at an American Chemical Society meeting.

Shreveport Patterson B. Moseley Arthur L Levesen Louisiana State America Chemical Society Meard Svengali Trilby Kuhn Guocks Kuhn ‘Soto Board of Hearth American Psychotorical American Psychiatric Association Kuna

Hotel Fire Forces 75 People From Har morry in Freezing Morning

A four story Har morry hotel fire in Cohoes New York drove 75 guests into near zero cold on Christmas morning. Firemen evacuated 35 residents by ladder and nets while seven were injured though none seriously. One 1 year old woman Mary Boyd suffered a back injury in a jam from her second floor room. The blaze, the third in 60 room hotel in three months, burned a wing and left much of the interior iced over as water froze. Firemen contained the fire after five hours in four degree weather. The hotel, rebuilt 22 years ago after a major prior fire, sustained heavy damage.

Coboes N.Y. der Arkness Ness Harmorry Polive Mary Boyd Bridke Albany

Joe Bryan Retires as Ada Kiwanis President Swan Song

Joe Bryan bids farewell as Ada Kiwanis Club president ending a year of service. He thanks members committees and supporters and emphasizes Kiwanis International theme Citizenship Responsibility and the slogan We Build highlighting continued community goals.

Toe Bryan Ada Kiswanis Club Adu Kiowanis International Bryan

Cook Cleared in Manslaughter

Seventeen year old Beryl Thomas Cook of Tulsa was freed of a manslaughter charge after a preliminary hearing in Washoges Oakle. Six people died in a November highway crash on Highway 64 south of Flastceht, including Cook's father. Judge J F Beavers released him, noting the memory of the tragedy.

Washoges Oakle Beryl Thomas Cook Tulsa J. F. Beavers Haw BR. A. Evans Flastceht

New Emulsion Is Just Too Good

In Rochester Minnesota Kodak researchers unveil a new photographic emulsion capable of capturing footprints of atomic particles to aid identification and study. The emulsion is extremely sensitive and rapidly becomes clouded by background cosmic rays, yet a dryer state packing and warming before use may reduce its sensitivity and preserve records.

Rochester. MN Kodak Research Laboratories Cyril J. Staud Laboratories

Sgt. Fennell Reenlists at Brooke Army Medical Center

Sgt. Fennell reenlisted at the Medical Field Service School Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas. He is assigned to duty after a prior service of several years and months.

Yrester Jack O. Fen Meil Ads Regular Army Medical Field Service School Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas Fennel Rudy Alten Rowte

Hypnotism Warned On Quacks and Safe Use

New York report summarizes hypnotism as helpful when used properly but dangerous in untrained hands. Experts warn quacks marketing cures prey on vulnerable people, urging consulting physicians and medical societies to curb unsafe practices.

Utan Company to Run Pipe Lines Across Four States

Tulsa report says the Utanh Old Stilirig company will operate about 31 miles of pipeline and 12 pump stations in Wyoming Colorado and Utah starting January 1. The move transfers 200 Stanolind employees to Utan without changes to their conditions as the facilities shift from Stenelind ownership.

Tulsa Okio Uteh Old Xefirig Company Wyoming Colorado Utah Stenelind Pipe Line Company Uteh Ssemolind Ee Utszh

Snow Passes by Nation's Capital

The weather bureau said heavy snowfall expected in the Washington area was passing to the south. Four inches fell in central and southwestern Virginia with up to two inches nearby. Snow extended about thirty to forty miles south of Washington as a cold Canada air mass moved southeast with strong winds and temperatures near 15 degrees at night.

Washington Aim Weather Bureau Washinton Washingtom Txe Central Ginla Anc Canada

Rain Formation Through Moisture Condensation

A brief note explains that rain forms when additional moisture condenses. The statement discusses the process of condensation driving the development of rain showers and the role of atmospheric moisture in rainfall events.

Selective Nearing Aids Developed

New York report outlines hearing aids with controls to prevent overexertion by users. Sonotone Corp notes some listeners hear too hard and overwork their ears. Devices adjust to boost sound only as needed, preserving energy and improving comfort for the hard of hearing.

New York Sonotone’s ‘Corp Schachtel Sonotone

Ensign Bailey Earns Naval Aviator Wings At Ceremony

Ensign Bailey a Naval Aviator from Ada Oklahoma completes advanced Naval Aviation training at Naval Air Station Be Christi Texas receives his wings at a December ceremony He is a graduate of the Naval Academy Annapolis MD and is engaged to Miss Harriet Terbyttan of Coronado California He is the son of Mrs Dany Hays of Ada Bailey to be assigned to duty at the Naval Air System Moffett Field California

Ensign Jones. Bailey Ada Oklahoma Naval Air Station Be Christi Texas Ensign Bailey Naval Academy Annapolis Maryland Harriet Terbyttan Coronado California Mra Dany Hays Aca Ensila Bailey Naval Air Systen Moffett Fieldifornia

Fragmented excerpt on spined sea arteriins and a mention of danger

A garbled note describes Lonppspined black sea arteriins with needlelike spines that can pierce skin. The text mentions a break off and references gaining palsom after carrying. The fragment is unreadable and lacks clear factual context.

Rescue Ship Battered On Northern Trip

Rescue ship Saipan struggles through gale off Cape Race en route to Greenland to recover stranded U S air force crew from Saipan. Storms slow speed from 27 to 10 knots as helicopters and torpedo bombers weather damage. Officers say mission feasible in clear weather though conditions remain harsh and frequent conferences plan contingencies.

James Strebig W. S. S . Saiban Greenland Air Force Mere Saipan Yeecum Saipan Josep Gane Kane Cape Race Newsax William V. Davis Intervala

Mrs Mary Jones Dies Early Monday in Ada

Mrs Mary Relwtea Somes of 320 West Fifteenth Ada died at Pee Hospital Monday. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home. She was a longtime Ada resident and attended the First Baptist church. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Clyde Emerick and Mrs W Gay of Ada, three sons Claud e of Ada Dick of CHE Cem tee, and Rance Jones of Gildale, a brother Jasper Bess of Friona Texas.

Mary Relwtea Somes Pee Smith Funeral Home Jones Ade First Baptist Church Gracs Clyde Emerick W. Gay Ada Clauce Che

Three Men Enlist Here in Army

Three men enlisted this month per acting recruiter Cpl. Lowell Wadker at Ardmore Recruiting. Si Joe Brekhawk John Ray Hodge and Oliver Boaz passed physicals and had enlistment approved. They reported to Camp Chaffee Arkansas for assignment.

Army Lowell D. Wadker PG Richardson Om Teave SI Joe Brekhawk Jom Ray Hodge Oliver Boaz Nan Ardmore Camp Chaffee Ark

Accident Claims Another Life in Ohio Valley Crash

CALY CENTER Kas December 25 Andrew D Waar 39 Grong Bay Ala died today the second victim of a motor car accident west of there last Thursday His wife 5 died yesterday of injuries suffered in the two car accident Still listed in critical condition were the Wears daughter Mrs James McDonnell 25 and her nine year old son Pat Patrick of Mobile Ala The party was en route to Be Wit Nas for Christmas. Pórcilla City Den hh ww Liddell Cantiner Oi company eastern sales manager New York today was promoted to general manager for the firm easterly operations effective February 1 1943 Liddell will be succeeded by 3 R Cunningham present south am sales manager Fort Worth

Caly Center Kas Andrew D. Waar Grong Bay Ala James McDonnell Pat Batrick Mobile Ale Wit Ponca City Okla Den Liddell Cantiner Oi New York L. F. McCollust 3. R. Cunningham South Am Fort Worth

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THE ADA’ Weekly We G& Lyeruk Enter President Truman Oklahoma City Artother Tyro DeWitt Mack Eszye Tramatt N.Y Binze Catse Joe Bryan Kiwanis Club Cook Sgt. Fennell Alton L. Blakesles Wadmit Lesley Rahn Sstheatore Kusso Sevier Pronos Kean Hten Ie Mary Jones Euneraf Chaires
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