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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
3
Navy morale steadies across services as non Pentagon personnel push for closer cooperation with the fleet. Officers report improved esprit de corps amid calls for better unity between the Navy and other services, despite lingering tensions centered on Pentagon decisions and budget controls.
Ada Junior High students face a six week study period before final exams set for January 16 to 20. Home room officers were elected for eighth and seventh grade groups, with presidents, secretaries, reporters, and song leaders named. The district hosts a mobile X-ray unit from the Oklahoma Tuberculosis Association, screening roughly 278 students and faculty.
The Bureau of Reclamation will hire about 200 student engineers in multiple western states. Examinations after January 26 will lead to two grades with salaries of 3100 or 3225 annually. A separate exam offers civil service trainee positions at 2650 and 2375. The program supports college students in summer training and offers advancement to regular staff for graduating seniors without extra exams.
Mig meet of the Ada bar in sax catios new officers were el ected. John Boyce McKeel chosen president to succeed Coy rt Janes Arrutring was 5 and Lewis continued as s reggarer. 'Johart Orton was rejected as '1 oer of the county legal p brand Other members of ponte are the distrct judge, county altormey and chairmen of Soara al county Coma ce Ut.
A string of burglaries hit Antlers stores Wednesday night with multiple entries reported. Police and deputies mapped lines of the break ins and tracked loot including wine and merchandise across several shops. Detectives named several suspects and urged citizens to report tips to aid the investigation.
Oklahoma City report details L Brown announcing candidacy for Choctaw County sheriff. Shot two years ago while deputy, he remains in a wheelchair but believes he can serve. The Oklahoma Forces Association funded medical relief and helped his family. A heartfelt letter from Brown thanks supporters and states his intent to campaign while seated, aided by a cub tractor for mobility.
In a state wide radio broadcast Governor Roy J. Turner delivers a cautious forecast for Oklahoma. He predicts a two year trend showing stabilizing business conditions and notes federal aid and domestic policy may influence growth. Turner emphasizes orderly development and public support for state programs.
Garvin County officers hunted a man identified as a perp in a Wynnewood cafe shooting. The suspect, described as a 32 year old farmer from Pontotoc County, fled to Ada where officers aided in the search. A victim named Baugh died from gunshots. police said the shooter fired multiple rounds, and the suspect may be the same man involved in earlier trouble.
Fragments report thaw continuing with streets resurfacing in Burl Oliver and Gray while repairs repair multiple hard surfaced roads. Some routes may be cut up as ice clears. buses resume service in downtown areas as conditions improve and crews begin grading and patching remaining damaged sections.
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Washington report reviews Prof Melson's book Out of the Crocodile's Mouth which analyzes Soviet cartoons in Crocodile magazine. It notes anti American depictions and claims propaganda targets U S capitalism liberty and the Marshall Plan.
Edie M Barrio outlines casual party fare for a Sunday night gathering. Readers learn about chafing dish revival, simple warm apps, and cheese tuna bites plus cream soups and toasted English muffins to pair with easy entrees.
A dated recipe combines tuna with onions, butter, and meat stock to create a hearty soup. Directions include simmering in hot water until thick, adding milk, eggs, and sharp cheddar, then folding in tuna. Finish with Parmesan and toasted French bread slices for serving. Yield about four servings.
A four car crash on a state highway east of Guthrie City today left one person dead and another seriously injured. Trooper V Man reports Moss Alias Sirigllag, 19, a Lacgeton Negro, died in the collision as other occupants suffered injuries. The incident occurred while traveling west with Tem Cho tn Mega and others aboard. Police continue to investigate the exact sequence of events and identify all drivers involved.
Weather permitting a large crowd is expected for an evangelistic and mission rally at First Baptist Church Monday and Monday night. Leaders and speakers include Rev. Harold McGamery Atoka OK Rev Eli s Gumm Oklahoma City and J L Yaarby Trinity Church. An Oklahoma line men rally closes the day with a dinner at 7 and prayers in the scripture portio n of the day’s program.
Antlers ministers have elected officers for the coming year with Dye serving in a key role. The vote named a new moderator and treasurer, outlining duties for church leadership and community outreach.
News reaches of the deaths of Betty and Grast Weber former Pontotce county residents. Betty and Grant Weber died from fumes in Vallejo California their former neighbor Doris Stone of Hobart reported. Miss Weber and Misa Stone were Vallejo school teachers. Bodies found Friday December 1 after Weber family in Santa Jose California grew concerned.
Houston report notes a fear of price slump in crude oil as 1948 production figures show declines. Oklahoma and Kansas producers plan January cutbacks risking domestic output dropping below 4.8 million barrels daily, while end of 1948 production averaged about 4.664 million barrels daily. The Bureau of Mines cites postwar demand drops and foreign competition as factors behind the decline.
A late Saturday incident on Mata Avenue sparked excitement as a large truck windowed off a walker and nearly struck a pedestrian. No property damage reported and no injuries. the driver appeared to lose control but avoided harm.
A report from unnamed sources states Judge Keanamer is seriously ill while presiding in court, with local officials urged to provide updates as medical staff assess his condition. The incident prompted a temporary adjournment and concern among attorneys and jurists.
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