22 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1951
Page
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ED CREAGH recalls George Washington as a complex leader who balanced temper and kindness, shrewd with cards yet sensitive to criticism, capable of uniting jealous colonies into a nation. The piece notes Washington’s strength, flaws, and lasting impact beyond mythic sainthood.
Washington reports that the NEPA project to power aircraft with atomic energy is nearing completion. The Air Force Navy Nuclear Energy for Propulsion program will be folded into a broader Atomic Energy Commission plan with General Electric as prime contractor, while Fairchild continues as NEPA’s prime contractor. Oak Ridge houses initial work with hundreds of employees, and Cincinnati will host the test engine phase as GE expands turbine facilities.
New officers for Pontotoc county League of Young Democrats include President Bob Mowdy Vice President Mrs Virginia Wells and Secretary-treasurer William Har 13. 4:1 members urged to attend the state meeting in Shawnee this Friday and Saturday A caucus room will be in the Aldridge hotel for members from this county Some farm fields in Puerto Rico have been crossed continuously to sugarcane for more than 100 years.
Cloudy tonight and Friday with occasional rain mainly in the west and north central areas. Colder conditions in the northwest Friday as temperatures fall from 35 to 43 degrees, with Friday highs ranging from 45 to 55 degrees from northwest to southeast.
Oklahoma City February 22 Senate passes bill to raise allowable insurance cash surrender value for aid recipients from 350 single and 500 couple to 900 total assets. Law aims to let elderly keep burial funds. amendment increased base from 750. State Welfare Director says more people may qualify. public forums debated for March. Also approved motor boat purchase for Delaware County sheriff. restricted to counties with 250 miles of shoreline. House approved ending corporal punishment in state penal institutions. sent to governor short term commercial truck licenses for grain harvest. rejected 2.00 annual Oklahoma historical day funding. adopted resolution seeking fair treatment under national selective service act.
In Lake George New York a woman heroically plunged through ice to save five year old Reid Henderson. Mrs Alger Mason 33 pulled the unconscious boy from the hole as her father Arthur Mead stumbled. Dr Bernard Selinger credited the rescue with dislodging water from the boy lungs and aiding revival in about fifteen minutes. Reid is the son of Mr and Mrs William Henderson.
Pontotoc county farm youths sold more than 3000 dollars worth of pork to a local packer on Wednesday afternoon, ending the second annual farm to market pig feeding contest.
A proposed 10 percent increase in old age assistance pay to individuals would be debated in the state senate. The plan revises a 20 percent across the board boost, earmarks funds for food and other items, and allows some federal participation. Revenue sources and reserve funds are outlined, with final action expected amid comments from Senate Front Leader Bill Lagan. Two bills affecting the state bureau of criminal investigation were also to be discussed with Gov. Murray.
Washington February 28 painting of an Indian scalping a white man has been restored to the wall of the house interior affairs committee room. Former Rep Petersen had it removed after Charley Grounds protested it offended Indians. Rep Murdock, new committee chairman, ordered it back.
Coalgate special reports the annual Coal county registered stock sale with 903 attendees as 54 animals averaged proceeds of 22165 pounds. Top bull bought by Fred Battles, Ada buyers paid 680 dollars for a bull, Stonewall's Z K McKay bought a Shorthorn. Herefords dominated the parade with Arthur Pope and F A Stagg showing champions. Maurice Howard of Murray College judged for a second year, praising rapid cattle development.
New York report details Robert J. Philippen, 20, who in Korea described being saved by American troops. He mailed $200 and a letter to his brother directing a party for his youth friends at their home in California Beach, with one condition to spend all the money for the event only when he could join in spirit.
In Czechoslovakia the Union of Youth issues a ruthless crackdown on the old bourvenis attitude and orders youth groups to combat eccentric forms like samba which it says express degeneration of culture and morals in capitalist states. The samba remains popular despite these cultural controls.
Jesse Mother Club hosts a Friday chicken supper at the school to raise funds for the cafeteria. Tickets are 25 cents and the menu features baked chicken with dressing, green salad, and sides. The event benefits the Jesse cafeteria and involves volunteers from the mother club.
Arch bishop Richard J. Cushing of Boston announced that the Lenten fast and abstinence laws are relaxed until further notice due to a widespread wave of colds and grippe. Catholics may consume more than one meat meal on weekdays and the two other fasting practices are deferred to help nourishment and fight the illness. The flu outbreak has closed schools, strained hospitals, and kept hundreds from work, with health officials predicting the worst to ease by week’s end.
Kaiser-Frazer Corp vice president testified that his firm was told easier loan terms could be obtained if it hired William M Boyle Jr as counsel. The claim emerged during Senate Banking subcommittee hearings into political favoritism at RFC. Kaiser said loans totaling 89 million dollars were issued only on strict terms.
Alva, February. Police and FBI agents jailed 23-year-old Gene Tony Annett on a federal complaint accusing him of evading the draft. Annett, classified 1-A last September, appeared before U.S. Commissioner Park Lamberton in Enid and was jailed in Woods County. He claimed affiliation with a re aus sect opposing military service. he had previously appeared before the state board as a conscientious objector but was rejected. Annett was inducted February 14, then left for a physical in Oklahoma City but disappeared before swearing in. Earlier, Jack D. Richardson, 23, Pawhuska, received a five-year federal sentence for a similar draft evasion case in Tulsa. Richardson claimed religious scruples prevented service and ignored a Pawhuska draft call.
Moscow reports a high Soviet official scolds Tavestii and other organs for sloppy fact checking before publication. Nikail Suslov, secretary of the central committee, urges Izvestia to handle letters department and criticizes Pravda and others for neglecting erotic affairs coverage in a culture and literature note.
An Oklahoma road fatality report notes the death of a high school girl in a collision near Pryor. The victim, 16 years old, died after an accident on U.S. 89 three miles south of Pryor. The girl’s parents, Newton Cunningham and Edna Cunningham, and another daughter were injured in the incident.
The Kentucky legislature designates Goldenea as the official state flower, highlighting its national pride and local heritage. Officials praise its distinctive bloom and its representation of Kentucky’s natural beauty and agricultural roots.
Governor Johnston Murray endorses a national constitutional amendment limiting presidents to two terms. The measure, introduced in Oklahoma’s Senate by Sen. Oliver Walker, has been ratified by 33 states. Murray cites Washington and the need for turnover, noting Oklahoma restricts governors from immediate succession and urging strong leadership diversity.
Texas today became the 33rd state to ratify the amendment limiting presidential terms. The senate voted 25 to 4 and the house approved it 119 to 23. The ratifying resolution goes to Governor Allan Shivers for signature, though not required as a courtesy.
Washington Feb 22 Rep Mills of Arkansas proposes legislation to bar anyone cited for contempt of Congress or a member of officially branded subversive groups from registering as a lobbyist. Only registered lobbyists may represent groups before committees. Mills cites wasted time from communists or sympathizers in committee sessions. Prague Feb 22 the Kosice teamaster Karel Urban was sentenced to six years in prison for feeding bread to his eight horses. He was fined 100000 crowns and his property confiscated in a campaign against waste and hoarding.
Allied forces pushed 60 miles into central Korea under heavy rain and mud as Operation Killer sought to crush Red forces. Advances reached up to 12 miles on the east central sector and up to 6% miles in the central valley. resistance was spotty but stiffening near Pyongchang and Wonju. Weather, mines, and Chinese defense slowed progress, with fear of heavy casualties and a stubborn dug-in foe.
Jesse Club, at the school cafeteria at noon, heard reports and elected officers Mrs. Edgar Harlin president, Mrs. Charlie Truitt vice president, and Mrs. Leroy Sawyer secretary treasurer. The annual report showed revenue of 188.76 from slankets, quilts, dues, and events with 121.85 spent on redecorating and supplies. The club canned 149 quarts and roasted 132 quarts of vegetables from the garden and bought a new drop curtain for the stage. U.S. game wardens traveled 388,038 miles in Alaska in 1949.
A terse line warns that if you have kept your wife waiting too long the best course may be to stay away. The fragment reflects a gendered adage from a past era with limited context.
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