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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1952
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News marks its establishment in 1907 as a historic local publication. Details on price and issue numbers appear in archival listings, noting the paper’s long-standing presence in Ada.
The year 1951 shows a broad boom with high profits and strong production, even as inflation pinches fixed incomes. Economists predict continued growth into 1952, while voters weigh prosperity against war orders, taxes, and government power as Korea and policy debates influence the election climate.
President Truman pushes a plan to reduce IRS districts and move employees to civil service, aiming for less political pressure and quicker checks on suspicious moves. The change would need congressional approval and take effect after two months if not objected. Also notes safer driving on bridges in bad weather after a driver lost control on a bridge.
In praise and caution, the piece lauds Winston Churchill for his intellect and devotion to Britain while warning that U.S. aid must be measured. It argues English speakers must stand together against centralized tyranny and urges mutual sacrifice with Britain and the Commonwealth according to ability in the ongoing struggle.
The Tulsa World notes the explanation is simpler than ABC it is as simple as A. Government handles more money than ever, raising the chance of crooks in office. It recalls past administrations from Woodrow Wilson to Franklin D. Roosevelt and even Lincoln, concluding no president can ensure only honest advisers.
Census data show Oklahoma lost 103 083 residents in 1940 to 1950 while natural increase was 342 000 and 446 090 moved away. California gained 3 678 836 with 2 659 000 from migration. Pennsylvania grew on natural increase. Captain Kurt Carlsen stayed by his sinking ship, heroism amid danger. Senator Monroney cites bribery as a two way crime and seeks conviction machinery.
A Civil Service Commission compilation shows California leading in federal workers with 252,000 as of Sept 30, surpassing the Washington area at 249,900. The national payroll totaled 2,503,591, with about 173,340 stationed outside the continental United States. New York ranks second with 293,700. Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois, and Ohio follow.
In Phoenix a 19 year old Black US Army PFC Thomas C Reed killed in Korea on June 3 will receive military honors at Greenwood Memorial Park. The cemetery board, owned by Arizona Lodge No 2 Free and Accepted Masons, approved burial after delays over site clearance. A new rule requires proof of veterans status for all veterans buried there, with verification by a city veterans groups committee. Burial time depends on assembling a firing squad and related details.
Former under secretary of State Sumner Welles, 39, wed Harriet Post, the former Austrian baroness von Jeszenszky, at a Fifth Avenue home. The ceremony was led by State Supreme Court Justice William C. Hecht Jr. They planned a Palm Beach Florida and South America honeymoon before settling at Oxon Hill Maryland.
Los Angeles Jan 9 A television film producer Century Television Productions Inc filed suit for 250000 damages against Monogram Pictures Inc alleging it signed actor Bill Elliott for a TV film series on June 1 1950 and Monogram after seeing the first film obtained an exclusive contract that blocked Elliott from completing the series.
Sergeant Dorothy Griffin promotes Marine Corps careers for women highlighting good pay travel and 30 days annual time off. She invites women aged 18 to 31 to the Ada Marine Recruiting Office January 10 and 11 to ask questions and learn details, and she also interviews applicants' parents to share expectations.
New Jersey becomes the 14th state to define drunkenness by blood alcohol content under a law modeled on the uniform vehicle code. A test of .19% or higher marks intoxication, below .05% presumes sobriety, and .05 to .13% falls in a twilight zone where other evidence decides if drunk. The report also notes the Micmac Indians of Nova Scotia number about 3,400, similar to their early population.
UA Christian missionaries work among about 170000 prisoners of war and civilian internees on KOJE Island near South Korea. They report converts and up to 7000 attend Sunday services at 20 locations while 1000 join weekday Bible classes. Converts must prove six months of sincere faith then undergo catechumenate and baptism after another six months. Missionaries stress no conflict between Catholics and Protestants and note voluntary attendance. Reverend Harold Voelkel says 1200 prisoners join the Bible Institute and over 1000 more study the Bible via correspondence.
In Columbus Ohio Oscar Roe, 40, explains the hour long gun battle with police and sheriff's deputies by saying he was protecting his property. Roe was wounded four times by bullets as deputies pursued him after a reported gunshot shattered a patrol car’s red light near his house.
A blackout hampered thieves who stole two cases of textiles worth 1700 dollars from an Ada store. Alarm triggered as lights failed, causing a rapid escape through the back and departure on waiting bicycles. Authorities pursue possible leads in the Ada News area.
Eastman Kodak reports microfilm helps police link a thief to multiple pawn records. Detroit police tied six autos thefts to a suspect using pawn tickets stored on microfilm. State police found 27 Seneca pawn tickets, 19 sharing the thief’s thumb print. Microfilm saves vast records in compact filing.
A DIY guide to building a barrel style stock tank heater for large or medium tanks. It covers materials, assembly details, pipe positioning, anchoring, and firing with wood coal or kerosene. Emphasizes steady draft, water tight joints, and safety considerations like spark arrestors.
Captain Kurt Carlsen of the Flying Enterprise becomes a sea hero after staying aboard the nearly capsized freighter 245 miles southwest of Ireland. He directed rescue efforts and refused to abandon ship despite severe storms and danger.
The bodies of Dr and Mrs Henry G Bennett arrived in Stillwater from Washington. Services for the Bennetts killed in an Iranian plane crash Dec 22 will be at 2 pm tomorrow in Gallagher Hall at Oklahoma A and M College. Burial will be at Durant Friday officiated by Dr Ebenezer Hitchkin. Secretary Brannan to represent President Truman at the funeral. Dr Bennett long served as president of A and M and led the Point Four aid mission.
East Lansing report notes MSU basketball center Hugh MacMaster pursues archery as a hobby. Spartan coach Peter Newell credits MacMaster’s strong hands to his archery practice, linking the hobby to his play on the court.
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