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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
5
A congressional debate over Boos postal bill draws scant sympathy as officials discuss cutting costs and possible rate increases. Budget notes cite a 365 million dollar revenue shortfall and a 186 thousand dollar pay rise for postal workers. critics urge restraint on first class rate hikes and oppose proposed newspaper and religious publication rate boosts.
At Lake Success the United Nations Security Council prepares for its first 1950 session to discuss a worldwide non nuclear census. Russia challenges China’s nationalist delegation led by T. F. T. while China’s Communist government seeks expulsion. The United States faces internal debates over recognizing Chiang KaiShek and Formosa shells a US freighter. Russia may not move to unseat the nationalist delegation for months.
A once addressed need to symbolize teaching prompts design by Miss Flora McResno Ada art track. The emblem gains support from eight districts with executive regard to formal adoption in Oklahoma and across the United States. The effort highlights the teaching profession lacking a unifying insignia and aims to advance recognition.
A reader letter quotes milk and leafy greens as “protective” for kidneys, but a kidney specialist rejects any specific food protecting an organ. The piece explains no special foods guard kidneys beyond a balanced, adequate diet, with general guidance for kidney diseases and prevention. It also provides two recipe samples for apricot dessert and ham mushroom macaroni casserole.
Bob Hope sustained injuries in a Riverside California auto accident during a weekend trip. A vehicle loss of control occurred after rainfall slicked the road, with responders and witnesses noting the actor’s condition as not life threatening.
Stores report umbrellas now sized to user height with longer handles and sturdy 15 rib frames. Women’s styles borrow Victorian ornamentation and clear plastic covers for safety and visibility. Practical features include waterproof tops and durable materials, with emphasis on quality over cheap options for lasting protection against rain.
Fragmented OCR reads as Chiang Mai-Shei related to a boy band, Chinese nationals, and warfare claims. Mentions speakers defending against Reds, threats of severed ties, and references to Power seal and world events with unclear names and dates.
The article reports Coca the elephant, weighing about 4208 pounds, suffering an ailment and failing to endure portable X ray attempts. Veterinarians have struggled as the elephant remains on three legs. A new strategy and more time are planned to locate effective treatment.
Joe Sprague, longtime Ada resident since 1901, died Tuesday morning at about 3. He lived most of his life in Ada with his brother Harry, ran a jewelry and watch repair business, and later operated from home. Funeral is Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. from First Baptist Church, with burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Surviving: daughter Mrs Margaret Sprague Smith of Lockport, PA, and son Harold Sprague of Dallas, Texas.
Fragmentary report notes Mr No Matthews involved in local events. References to purchases at Ralph dries yt and Mast Mere Fag Jam, with Jace and Eime, plus a move to the manch. Revertly purchased pres. Marg Matus returns with party.
Washington January 3 President Truman urged Congress to pass a 42.4 million tax increase and broader measures to raise revenue. Proposals include social security tax hikes, new health insurance funding, higher postal rates, and a 95 million boost to offset deficits. He outlined aims to expand social security, housing aid, education, and state matching funds.
Washington reports that the administration projects 588,208,008 current funds but would borrow 3,000,000 unless taxes rise. The 1961-62 local year forecast includes 43,297,002 spending with a 5,000,000,000 deficit, drawing sharp criticism from Taft McClellan and Martin who call for tighter economy. Senator Aiken warns prospects are poor this election year and the President hints at a special tax message to trim the deficit.
Wayne Richardson, AP Hong Kong bureau chief aboard the freighter Flying Arrow bound for Shanghai, reports Chinese Nationalist gunboats shelled the ship outside Chinese waters, leaving it unseaworthy with 30 to 40 shell hits. No passengers were injured. The ship’s captain sought U.S. state department help as naval protection was urged.
More than 50 000 soft coal miners walk out statewide while industry spokesmen suspect United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis aims to pressure operators into signing a contract. The strike began yesterday with locals reporting varied motives and some miners staying away to avoid work.
Washington reports say there is no hint of a hydrogen bomb program in President Truman’s budget message. Atomic energy references in the message suggest no full scale push toward a hydrogen bomb, with estimates noting costs well above two million dollars for A bombs and years of work. A scientist offered private views that perfecting hydrogen fusion would cost at least as much and be vastly more powerful than the current bombs.
Haggard was arrested in Texas on murder charges and will be returned to Oklahoma. The case involves Garvin and Pauls counties. Details indicate the incident occurred around 8 p.m. at a friend's home in Wynnewood. Digestive biology notes follow unrelated content about spiders and digestion.
A partial manuscript discusses a theoretical model where hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium. The text hints at challenges and potential outcomes but is garbled and incomplete, leaving the exact mechanism and conclusions unclear.
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