Ada Weekly News history and consolidation notes
The Ada Weekly News established 1901 lists editor W D Little and notes weekly publication in Ada Oklahoma. It records consolidations with The Ada Weekly Democrat Pontotoc County News and The Ada Star Democrat and later mergers with The Ada Evening News and other Ada papers.
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W. D. Little
Ada
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc Counterrise
da Starmocrat
Ada Evening News
Ada Weekly News
Vigilance urged to curb crime and support law officers
Editorial urges constant police alertness and civic backing to deter break ins and robberies. It praises community contribution, hails Arvard Hudson of Coalgate for hospital support, and discusses evolving industry and machinery’s impact on work and society.
Bilbo's Senate fate debated over fitness and race
The piece argues the United States Senate should not seat Bilbo, citing his alleged discreditable background and racial appeals. It urges Senate moral action to avert political maneuvering and protect the nation's legislative integrity, insisting Bilbo is unfit for office.
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United States Senate
Bilbo
Mississippi
France lauded and criticized in wartime reflections
A candid opinion piece questions whether France can sustain democracy after war. It cites long hours reduced, German threats, internal rot, and social focus on pleasure, asserting American soldiers helped secure independence but France may still struggle to govern effectively.
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France
Germany
George E. Allen to resign from RFC in mid January
George E. Allen, a Washington official, will step out as director of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation in mid January. He has faced jokes yet is making recommendations to Mr. Truman for RFC changes and could prove useful to the nation.
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George E. Allen
Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Allen
Truman
RFC
Mr. Allen
Weather Complaints Echo Week of Uncooperative Skies
The public voices dissatisfaction with the week’s weather while noting a general reluctance to complain about it. Residents describe persistent conditions and express desire for a change in the forecast.
Editorials Urge Airport Hangar and Tax Policy Shifts
In the editorial, the city should complete airport hangar facilities to boost air travel and the economy. It argues for balancing the budget before tax cuts, warns against excessive bonds, and notes farmers face price declines while manufactured goods rise, urging measured policy and new housing growth to accompany development.
Uncrowned Royals Hide in Estoril Haven
In Estoril Portugal four exiled kings reside discreetly Umberto of Italy Juan of Spain Comte de Paris of France and Don Duarte of Portugal They mingle with locals at golf clubs and hotels while Don Juan Don Duarte attract attention The palace hotel hosts travelers from many lands and wealthy locals seek social contact with the royalty Ada News Want Ads.
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Estoril
Portugal
Nea
Europe
Lisbon
Umberto
Italy
Juan
Spain
Comte de Paris
France
Don Duarte
Don Juan
Palaccio
Southmerica
Tower of Babel
Saltillo
Elpirito Santo
Caiscaix
Caldas de Rainha
Pedras Saldagas
Ericeras
Congress Sees Big Push For Veteran Aid Bills
Lawmakers push dozens of measures to aid veterans including a soldier bonus, terminal leave bonds cashing, and expanded GI bill training aid. Edith Nourse Rogers leads a drive to raise training allowances and broaden care, education, and prosthetics programs amid proposals totaling tens of billions.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Congress
House
Ep. Pace
D-Ga
Rep. Landis
R-Ind
Beckworth
Everyday costs overshadow Franco era politics in Spain
NEA report from Lisbon quotes Spaniards describing scarce beggars in Madrid due to Franco bans, while rampant black market activity and price fixing drive a 100 percent cost-of-living rise. Unrationed goods tempt with high prices. meals run six to ten dollars, luxury goods plentiful but costly for workers earning about a dollar to a dollar fifty daily.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Spain
Franco
United Nations
Have-Nots
Legion
Pyrenees
U. S
Navy South Polar Expedition Abducted Searchers Await Word
Nine aerial explorers vanished in a seaplane Monday in uncharted polar wastes. With 21 hours of fuel, the plane is overdue as fog and cold hamper rescue from Pine Island and Brownson. Navy says no news yet and crews monitor radios for any signal as weather blocks further aid.
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Alton L. Blakeslee
MT. Olympus
Navy
South Polar
Washington
Pine Island
Brownson
Spain Faces Quiet Fear Under Franco Regime
An NEA report from a Spain tour describes Franco's administration and black market elites, with many officials and police in view. The public shows little enthusiasm for upheaval, while ordinary Spaniards suffer economic hardship and fear the secret police.
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Madrid
Franco
el Caudillo
Spain
Pontotoc County Lawmakers Prepare for Oklahoma Legislature
Pontotoc county lawmakers planned to take seats in the Oklahoma Senate and House at noon Tuesday. Senator Virgil Medlock of Wrence was not found but expected to join the Senate on the start. Thomas P Holt heads to a second House term while P Sage, Ada’s lone freshman, departs early Tuesday. Organizing work and committee appointments will occupy the first week ahead of the new governor Roy J. to follow.
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Pontotoc County
Senate
House of Representatives
Virgil Medlock of
Wrence
Thomas P. Holt
P. Sage
Ada
Roy J
Gets His New Home a Quonset Hut
In northeast Minneapolis James Murphy and his family of six moved into a state supplied Quonset hut after being asked to vacate their land lord’s home to make way for his returning veteran son. The Murphys had lived in a hotel room and rooming house meanwhile. The story notes US lend lease aid of 8200 anti aircraft guns to Soviet Russia.
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Polis
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Minneapolis
James Murphy
Lord
Murphys
Soviet
Russia
United States
Britain Endorses Base Metal Coinage Replacing Silver
The piece laments Britain calling in silver coinage to base metal copper nickel alloys. It argues this undermines public confidence in money, notes wartime economies, contrasts with the United States and other nations, and predicts long time to withdraw silver coins from Scots pockets.
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Britain
United States
Bank of England
West Africa
George
U. S
Switzerland
Sweden
Portugal
Scotland
Tax on profiteers only under ability to pay plan
A proposal for an additional corporate tax based on ability to pay targets profiteers. Senator Edwin C. Johnson of Orado supports a tax designed to fall on firms with higher profits, aiming to fund public needs while limiting impact on smaller businesses.
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Edwin C. Johnson
Orado
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