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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1949

Page

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Truman Drops In On Marshall At Pinehurst Visit

President Truman secretly flew to Pinehurst North Carolina to see General George C Marshall. Reporters learned of the visit only later when Eben Ayers said the trip was personal and not arranged for press. Marshall reportedly expressed astonishment upon the president's arrival.

Washington Jon U Treiman Caroline George C. Marshall Terumo Serance Eben Ayers Truman Pinehurst N.C Marshall Ayers Mr. Truman Sime Charles G. Ross North Carolina Marshall Cottage Pinchask Mashall Fiat

Indian Meeting Here Saturday

Indian leaders from Chickasaws and Choctaws arrange a meeting for Saturday at 2 30 p m in the county courthouse to discuss current affairs and seek full payment for tribal asphalt and coal lands. Congress approved the sale to the government but has not yet appropriated 3 500 000 dollars. Chinook salmon make a 1 004 mile migration to spawning grounds yet do not feed.

Ingsweather Jndlan Chickamas Choctaws Saturda Holt Courhhouse Congress

Oklahoma Cloudy Outlook With Drizzle Across State

Mostly cloudy conditions persist this afternoon and tonight into Friday with occasional drizzle in central regions. Little or no change is expected in temperatures with tonight's low around 40 to 45 degrees.

Oklahoma

Lincoln Kissed 34 People in First Inauguration Tale

A garbled reminiscence notes Abraham Lincoln allegedly kissed 34 women at his first inauguration, a sensational angle drawn from a Holy Nome Journal article. It mentions Washington inaugurations, presidents in two cities, and historic crowd scenes, with further stray references to Adams, Jefferson and Roosevelt era inaugurations.

Abraham Lincoln Abe Jewell Casey Holy Nome Journal George Use George Washington New Yok Philadelplia Thomas Jeffersor Washington Jefferson Fox John Fenn Quincy Adams Andy Jackson William Henry Marzixon Tam Éler White House Harrison Cnde Martin van Burerr

Polio Yardsticks Drive Planned for Saturday

Junior Chamber of Commerce members arrange Wednesday evening to distribute yardsticks for the annual March of Dimes campaign Saturday. Javades oversee distribution of yardsticks in Aga. Guy Thrash chairs the drive. Each Jaycee member gets a district to distribute and pick up yardsticks. Chairman Farusi is out of town awaiting his return.

Chamber of Cartmerch

Thaw Rapidly Clears State After Ice Storm

Ice and sleet gave way to milder air across Oklahoma as thawing temperatures rose to the 34 degree mark. Some trees and power lines kept ice from three days of mist and drizzle, but most roads were in good condition and power outages were being restored. Schools opened after closures and the forecast promised a nice weekend with highs near 43 and lows around 2 to 5 below.

Escor Iing Associated Peeas Oklahoma Fonea

Acheson Affirms Hiss Friendship During Hearing

Washington Jan 1 Dear Acheson testified that he and Alger Hiss are friends and remain friends. Senate committee chair Connally pressed the nomination into questions about their past relations. Acheson said Donald Hiss served loyally while he was undersecretary and that Alger Hiss worked in other departments prior to his state role.

Washington Dear Acheson Alger Hiss Connally Senate Foreign Relations Committee Acheson Hiss State Department Whittaker Chambers J Acheson Donald Hiss Alger Achesons Imacy United Nations Acheson Deretire

Slaying Probe Lands OKC Murder Charge Against Godbey

Oklahoma City charging Roy Frank Godbey with murder after the fatal shooting of attorney Earl Pruet in a downtown law office. Police reports identify Godbey as the slayer. a nationwide pursuit and federal involvement are noted. A second killing and a postal inspector shooting are also reported.

Oklahoma City Roy Frank Godbey Earl Pruect Wpy Haskell Pugh Pugh Pecoral Bureau of Investigation Oklanome City Oklahoma County Odtdicers Dwight Brown Godbey Roy Rank Godbey Gm Oklahoma City Earl Fruet Feteral Pruet Brown Srver Jefferson Onba McAlester Eek Godber Noeman Sre Tessa Donnelly EL MM. Marking Uew Robert Shelton Donnelly Tocar Donnelly Hhis U. S Althousl Tramar Iisce Department

Powers Consider Mediation in China Conflict

U S Britain and France discuss possible cross nation mediation to end the Chinese civil war. Washington confirms receipt of a communication from Chiang Kai-Shek yet defers action pending London and Paris consultation. Moscow's stance may be considered separately as Western powers weigh a peaceful settlement approach.

Washington Jan taulPi United States Britain France China eWay Lovett Chiang Kai-Shek Nanking America Russia Chiese Evi- Beath Directl Sagacat Namkiasg State Department London Paris Hiplomats Moscow Athors Chiang

Agriculture Group Of C of C Makes Recommendations

The Ada Pontator county agriculture committee proposes an 1843 program with 11 projects, including pasture improvements costing 250 dollars and a Bermuda grass sowing machine at 950 dollars. The plan adds a production contest with dairy records and aims to expand the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show and offer cash premiums, with joint future board and member approval.

Chamber of Commerce Pastore Wmprovement Ada Pontator County Central Oklahoma Oklahorma Obbavhomta

Light Plane Aims for 5285 Mile Flight Record

Jam Hilt Odom, 33.4 percent, flying a Beech Bonanza from Honolulu toward a long non stop flight to break the 5285 mile record. He reports position near Seattle at 10 am CST, averaging just over 12 miles per hour, with a 1500 pound craft and 163 horsepower. Sponsored by Beech Aircraft Corp, the flight tests plane range and navigational gear amid storm season to gain tailwinds while Honolulu observers note the feat as physically unlikely but possible.

Francisco Hilt Odom Honolwhy Tetextoro N. J Odom Seattle Civil Aeronautics Authority San Francisco Beech Aircraft Corp Wichita Kas Hamoluhs Sam S. Holloway Honolulu Bitk Odom Favoras Odom Chicago

Committee to Probe Central State Hospital Conditions

Oklahoma City Jan. 34 Seven legislators named by Speaker Walther Billingsley to investigate conditions at Central State hospital Norman following a patient death during hydrotherapy in November. Rep Robert Cunningham pressed the inquiry resolving concerns about Whitakes state orphanage home and Langston University degree moves. hospital reports were sent to county attorney and state boards. The investigation aims to expose hospital staffing and funding issues with the aim of reforms.

Oklahoma City Walter Billingsley Central State Hospital Norman Robert ©. Cunningham Whitakes State Orphane Langston University Cunningham Mary Boxley Comanche County D. W W. Geoffin Cleveland Commissioner of Charities and Corrections State Mental Health Board Griffin Virginie Getty House Billingsley Nogman Griff

License tag money returns to schools and counties

License tag revenue largely back to county schools and sinking funds. Farm and auto tags drive school distributions, with 98 percent of county revenues returned locally. Commercial tags follow population and area, with 75 percent to state and 25 percent to cities and towns. In Pontotoc county last year, 49,315.14 went to county, 16,605.04 to cities and towns, and 29,390.08 to commissioners.

Couge Doha D. Conner Oklahoma Pontotoc County Ponfotee Hunt Oklah Pou *Toter County Commission Monty

Coalition Is Major Point in Chinese Talks

Chinese communists lay down six conditions for national peace talks including removal of Chiang Kai-shek and Tsueg Jen, scrapping the constitution, a mutual ceasefire, war crime trials, and a coalition government with a five three four ratio. Observers note Beijing aims to strengthen bargaining power while fighting continues near Tientsin with attacks on Tehsengmen gate and Red shelling near US information office.

Spencer Moosa Priping Chiang Mai Shek Bt Tsueg-Jen Chisnat Tish Kuomintang Ly Chi-Sen Thi Nanking Chiang Formosa Wanking Tientsin Gen Ru Tsu- Yi Tehsengmen

Neo GOP Objection To Truman Raise

Washington June 3 Senate Republican leaders agreed to speed passage of a bill boosting pay for the president vice president and speaker of the house. Taft said the GOP policy committee voted to narrow objections to include only the top three offices.

Washington Senate Tacey House Taft R-Ohie GOP Tsuman Plda Speeker

Pessimist argues against agreement in household dispute

A fragment recalls a pessimist who refuses to agree with others, noting someone at home could be handy for keeping the children. The dialogue hints at a family quarrel about control and responsibility, with a warning to stay united and cautious.

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