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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1948

Page

5

Egypt's Prime Minister Nokrashy Pasha Assassinated in Cairo

Cairo reports Prime Minister Matmnoud Fahmy Nokrashy Pasha was killed in the interior ministry by a student disguise. Police say the shooter, linked to the outlawed Mosten Brotherhood, fired five times and was promptly arrested. Nokrashy Pasha, 60, led Egypt through postwar politics and earlier negotiations with Britain over the Suez area.

Cairo Matmnoud Fahmy Nekrasny Pasha Se Etudent Palier Masten, Brotherhood Association Ministry of Interior Perms Cathe Essassin Nokrashy Pasha Nokrashy Pasha Hac Yriid Matlens New York Eptypt Suez Conuk Zone Palestine Mosten Brotherhood Nce Egypt Caird Prod Cotlage Nat- Hingham Englaneh Snacist I i Tia Explain ViKkstaplia Niuis Pasha WAFD Ener Noksashy Hocnint Comitton Afmed Mule Pasha Farouk Nokraany Brit- Pasha Hals Britain Pohruary Mia Aucyessor Shik Pasha Wea Azl Moirashy

Telegraph Brain Explained to Lions

A Western Union official and Floyd Bolf described the new automatic telegraph brain as cutting operators and time in sending and receiving wire messages. Early tests show substantial time and cost savings, with plans to retain some operators in other roles as the industry evaluates impact.

Western Union Floyd Bolf Royal Waiker Zolé Ettor Wester Union Faff

Tulsons Signing Repeal Petitions in Tulsa

Petition drives for repealing Oklahoma's prohibition law gain momentum as hundreds sign in Tulsa. Oklahoma Economic League executive Lee Gibson delivers petitions from Oklahoma City to the Teague headquarters, backing a state wide repeal effort led by the Teague group.

Oklahoma City Lee Gibson Weretiey Oklahomy Economic League The Teague

Twins Born At Munroe Hospital In Muskogee

In Muskogee Oklahoma on Saturday a boy and girl twin were born at the hospital to Mrs. Bee. The boy weighed four pounds four ounces and the girl five pounds two ounces. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. EY Bee.

Muskogre Okt Mar Mies

Bosom of Indonesia Hurdles Dutch Attack Deaths Reported

Dispatch from Jogjakarta reports civilian casualties after Dutch bombardment and street fighting during the occupation, naming Indonesians among the dead and wounded. It notes the mood in the capital as officials and citizens cope with loss and fear, while some officials are identified and questioned.

Harris Fackson Jokjakarta Java Omer Republic of Indonesia Ava Cale Brood Kitlings Bob Ecole Santena Ministry of Education Sutojo Ruslando Abdul Gani Ministry of Information Karta

Einstein Hospital Status and Mining Plans Reported

New York reports Albert Einstein hospitalized at Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn for observation with a spokesman denying serious condition. In Tulsa Oklahoma, the McNabb Deal Co plans a large strip mining operation near White Oak with initial production of 20 cars daily and coal reserves stated to last several years.

New York Bee Albert Einstein O. K Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn Einstein Finster Tmex Maret Rudolph Nisesen Fingtele Tulsa Okla McNabb White Oak Frank McNabb Catogsa

Ada Missionary Baptist Class Party Hosted at Gemmills

The Ada Missionary Baptist senior class party took place at Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gemmill home with a lively gathering. Attendees included Bill Nabors Bravis McWilliams Hank McWilliams Robert Ford Miss Margaret Ford Thetus EK Miss Willa Mae Williams Bill Kindrick Bill Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Jamies Ford Miss Lucila Gammill and the hosts. A Polish Language appendix is noted in the page.

Ada Missionary Baptist Church Jim Gemmill Bill Nabors Bravis McWilliams Hank McWilliams Robert Ford Margaret Ford Thetus EK Willa Mae Williams Bill Kindrick Bill Taylor Jamies Ford Lucila Gammill Gammill

Stalin's Long Range Policy and the Aftermath Question

A briefing on Stalin's rise to power, five year plans, the Nazi nonaggression pact, and the post Stalin power structure. It analyzes how the Soviet politburo shaped policy and the risk of internal clashes after Stalin's death, with implications for Soviet expansion and Western relations.

Guilty Plea Wasn't Easy in Tulsa Court

In Tulsa, Philip Redinbaugh, 28, faced burglary charges and asked to plead guilty. Judge Chambers explained constitutional rights, but Redinbaugh insisted on a guilty plea. Assistant County Attorney John Richards advocated a public defender and advised accepting the plea. A reporter was summoned for the record. Redinbaugh pleaded guilty, bond set at 2000, and he was bound over to district court.

Tulsa Okla Der Philip Redinbaugh Common Pleas Court Redinbaugh Chamberson Gulley John Richards Mor Guity Chambers Reden- Aineh Redinbargs

Ada Citizens Prepare for Saturday General Holiday

Ada stores and business firms will close all day Saturday for New Year's Day as agreed by the Retail Merchants Association and Ada merchants. Druggists will close Saturday morning only, while city, county, and federal offices, and the Ada News print Sunday issues as usual.

Ada Retail Merchants Association Drugg’sts Wien City End Sera Ada Marchants Retail Derchants Association Greed Louis Long Freetall Merchants Group Nesday Ada News

Reno Shaken By Fart Temblors

Reno and surrounding areas were rattled by a series of earth tremors starting Monday night. Power and telephone lines failed as lines buckled and minor highway slides occurred. The shocks were felt from Sierra into northern California and as far as Fresno, with emergency crews assessing the damage and utility lines down near the state line.

Reno New Dee Sierra Cal San Proncisco Fresno Sar Joaquin Bell Telephone Company California State Line Here

Elevator Escapers Caught After Prison Break Attempt

Deputy Sheriff Rob Dewitt spotted an elevator descending as five prisoners attempted to flee from the fourth floor of a jail in Fut ton county. He alerted guards, blocked the cage, and as the elevator reached ground level the inmates surrendered and were returned to their cells. Sheriff A B Foster and guards recovered the escapees.

Atlanta Futton Rob Dewitt Dewitt Sherift A. B. Foster

Contingent Fund Dips for Nursery Project in Pryor

Oklahoma City Dec. 29 Pr or Roy J Turner uses his contingent fund to allocate 10 60 percent to equip a new nursery at the Whittaker State Home for orphans in Pryor. The governor acted after the state board of affairs reported funds exhausted for the building erection, costing 20. The kitchen dining room bed room and playpen will be finished.

Oklahoma City Roy J. Turner Whittaker State Pryor State Boar of Affairs

Turner Plans School Reform Proposals In State

Del City December 29 19 4 Roy J Turner aims to urge the legislature to restructure school districts and transportation funding in his biennial message to lawmakers The reform would fold existing high school transportation areas into single districts for tax and aid purposes The plan backed by the legislative council and education groups could raise revenue by 1 59 million to 3 1 million depending on the final plan and a six cent increase in the state tax would be proposed to support the changes

Delamoma City Roy J. Turner State Senate Pam Legislative Council Sthool Gait

President's Economic Advisers Issue Cautious Report

Fames Marlow reports the President's Council of Economic Advisers released its annual overview. The three economists acknowledge past criticisms and stress the report reflects ongoing work, aiming to balance labor and management while outlining national economic concerns without bold new conclusions.

Fames Marlow Washington Presidentts Council of Arono-Mic Advisers Srest Congress Counsil Sna Jonty Peangross Biowas Truman Coure

Westinghouse to Build First Atomic Power Unit for Transport

Pittsburgh Dec 8 The Westinghouse Electric Corp under government commission emission undertakes to build the world’s first atomic power unit for transportation. The project aims to develop a ship propulsion plant using a reactor to power U S Navy vessels, with construction to begin soon and a completion date uncertain. About 600 engineers and specialists will work at a Pittsburgh area laboratory.

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Electric Corporation abouic energy_ commission U.S Navy Compdays Chicago Ecommisaion Charles M. Weever Westinghouse Atone Power Division Weaver Westinghorsa Atomic Energy Commission Washington Schenectady N. Y General Electric

Winter Storm Rages Across Midwest Slowing Travel

A major winter storm swept the Midwest delaying transport and cutting communications. Nebraska towns like Kearney faced power outages as ice and wind snapped lines. Snow whipped by winds up to 40 mph, with drifting snow in Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Cold air pressed south and east, with freezing rain possible in lower Michigan and the storm moving toward Michigan and Canada. Local areas reported near zero visibility in Maine City, and weather officials warned of worsening conditions into the night.

Chicago Midwest Nebraska Kearney Nebr Town Minnesota Wiscepgim North Central Lower Michigan Canada Weather Bureau Manon City Ara Green Bay Wis Kansas Missouri

Old vs New Cameras Spark Quick Photo Take

A comparison notes modern cameras require only 508 tunes at three seconds per shot while old models demanded lengthy setup. Sadie recalls sitting still as a child with a held head to stay in frame, illustrating the contrast between eras.

Sadie

Oklahoma plans to guard against flu outbreaks this winter

Oklahoma State Health Department and the United States Public Health Service will mobilize resources at the first sign of a flu outbreak. Gracy Z Mathews cites lab work to isolate any influenza virus and tests to detect new strains, making Oklahoma a key part of a national defense plan. Tulsa realtor Davison was elected president of the Tulsa chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management. New York City faces massive water and food figures in a sprawling data note.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Health Department Gracy Z. Mathews United States Public Health Service Departmentis Tulsa Okla Davision Twsa The Institute of Real Estate Management

Dozen Rescued From Greenland Ice Cap Crash Site

Twelve men stranded on the Greenland ice cap were rescued by a C-47 aircraft from an air base near Labrador. The plane landed at the crash site in stormy conditions and then departed with the men aboard. Previously, officials had said 13 men were stranded on the peak, and it was unclear how many were aboard the glider. The rescue effort involved personnel from Bluie West, the nearby air base, and the unit led by Lt Col Email E of Mancasster.

Washington Der Greenland S. Raipan Atlantic Nocelk Caistmasav Air Force Fee Peak Ansiece eIash Bluie West Labrada I Bruie Pal de Biniv Saze Mancasster, N. 1 Westgverc Mass Air Force Base

Cross Country Tag of War for Custody of 3-Year-Old

The custody dispute centers on Vickie Jeanna Snyder, three, as her mother Jeanne Braget surrenders to police in Los Angeles. Braget and her husband John Braget, 15, drive to Pomona to reclaim the child who had been with grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry MM since December 19. Grandparents, who adopted Vickie after a parental divorce, planned a Christmas party once she returned. Braget claims no adoption papers were signed and says she has done nothing wrong.

Fal Boyes New York Valentine Winthrop Rockefeller Rutape Elas Zara Elizabeth Britain Trumas Bis Harry Frumram Los Angeles Vickie Jeanna Snyder Jeanne M. Braget Braget Harrisburg John Braget Tacoma Wash Bng Pomona Vickie Harry MM Gonz Wong

Russia Changes Two of Ministers in Major Reshuffle

Soviet presidium announces Aleksei Mosygin becomes minister of light industry replacing finance chief Arseny Zverev, who returns to that post. The textiles and related sectors are moved to the new light industry ministry to boost consumer goods output and reduce admin costs. Kasyg, a rising official, joins the politburo. Local note reports birds seen bathing despite frigid air in Oklahoma context.

Moscow Alexei S. Mosygin Arseny G Zverev Supreme Soviet

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