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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1949

Page

2

Truman Denies Softening Tone Toward Russia

President Truman rejected any softening of America's stance toward Russia. He warned that uncertainty could harm the Marshall Plan and Western defense efforts. Acheson was named secretary of state to succeed Marshall, signaling a firm policy at a critical Cold War moment.

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Symington Pushes Four Year Air Force Build Up

Secretary Symington urges continuation of a four year plan to expand the air force to 70 groups, warning against wasteful planning and endorsing the president's economy drive. He backs the 70 group force as essential to national security, while senators differ on long term authorization for air power.

Washington Symington Fle Ar Force Congress Prumad Air Fovce Pepper D+Fla McClellan D-Ark Gurney R-Sd Armed Services GOP

Ardmore Youth Killed In Truck Train Collision

Ardmore, Ohio youth Billy R. Means, 29, was killed yesterday in Austin when his truck, part of a convoy owned by his father Ramor, collided with an MKT train. Means was trapped in the wreck. Glimpses of a broader note mention climate-related costs totaling about 720 million dollars annually in lost wages and relief payments.

Ardmore Austin Tex Ohlo Billy RL Means Beans Ramor Means

Truman May Be Put On Hot Spot Over Acheson Nomination

Washington reports Truman may force Dean Acheson into a central Senate battle for secretary of state as Democratic control worries loom for the 1952 presidential bid. GOP critics led by Senator Wherry question Acheson’s stance toward Russia and his ties to Alger Hiss amid a party split over foreign policy.

Jack Belle Washington Jan Truman Dean Acheson Okd Acheson Vandenberg Michigan Wherry Nebraska Alger Hiss State Department

Legislators Return to Capitol to Tackle New Budget

Oklahoma lawmakers head back to the Capitol to debate a budget likely to exceed available funds by around 34 million dollars. Gov. Roy J. Turner hints heavier taxes may be needed, as House and Senate committees prepare joint hearings on the request.

Oklaroma Cimry Oklahoma Senate House Roy J. Turner Oklahoma Sheriffs and Fance Officers Association Turner Andalfai Association

Explosion and Fire Hit Pauls Valley Pumping Station

An explosion and fire at a Standmt Pipeline Co pumping station near Pauls Valley Oklahoma caused extensive damage, destroying a pump and an engine and injuring no one. Firefighters extinguished the blaze as the damage estimate rose to around 160000 dollars.

Puss County Dairy Program Making Big Advancement

In Pushmataha county south half since last June seven grade A barns and more than 298 dairy cows mark major progress. Plans for wider barns and new memberships grow as farmers join with supplies from loans totaling 66000 to buy cows and equipment. Local bankers and chamber groups show limited active support, but supervision by Carl Spearts and involvement of J M Corninghaus keep hope for expansion alive.

Pushmataha County Bilyeu Kiam Zormeny Terry Miler Miller Ithe Binley Jackie Cornelius Fare Home Administration Carl Spearts Alraady Paris Texas Chmber of Lions Club Cb Swill Ag Tong Goms

Five Fatalities on Highways of State

Five people died on icy state highways Sunday boosting the weekly toll to 26 for the year and reflecting a sharp rise from a year earlier. Victims include Rhylus Jeanette Coulter a 26 year old mother and her infant daughter Diane Key Ruh nemund aged 18 months, Bahoma and Diane Key Ruh nemund, 18 months, plus Tomizie John Knepper 5, Ra Bynn Peterson 36 and other residents from Wichita Kansas and Cameron Missouri.

Blu Atenclares Press Oklahoma Rhylus Jeanette Coulter Weehnemund Bahoma Diane Key Ruhnemund We Kemper Cameron Tomizie John

Greetings For February and March Draft Actions

Washington Jan 19 The draft board will send greetings in February or March to announce draft calls. Secretary Royall said over two months will pass before the process begins. Navy and Air Force have not yet used the draft system. volunteers are needed to meet needs.

Washington Tonto Aera Royall Navy Air Force

Peking Renamed in 1928 After Historic Role

The city of Peking, meaning Northern Plain, was named in 1928 after centuries as the Manchu Dynasty capital. The account notes the city’s long status as the regime’s headquarters and the change from its earlier form.

Peking Northern Plain Northern Caprie

UN Sympathy Falls Short for South West Africa Rights

Rev. Michael Guthrie Scott of South Africa appeals to the United Nations for action on behalf of about 200 Herero people in South West Africa. He cites land rights deprivation, low wages, and inhumane conditions, but UN response is blocked by South Africa’s mandate status and limited trusteeship powers. He also notes protests over a referendum and warns that without UN intervention the Herero face ongoing subjugation and possible ethnic persecution.

Baris Palais de Chaillot United Nations Michael ‘Guthrie’ Scott South Africa South West Africa Scott U. S Ion Paris Rhodesia UNN League of Nations UN Trusteeship Commission Eric Louw South Africam Megrogs of South Est Africa Rev Johannesburg Stott

Marriage Report Sparks Magnuson Denial Absurd

Senator Warren G. Magnuson of Washington calls reports that he secretly wed a 21 year old waitress and later married June Millard, aka Toni Seven, absurd. He attributes the marriage claims to gossip during a travel delay caused by heavy snowstorms and says the reports are embarrassing to both Mil Millard and himself.

Washington Gan Warren G. Magnuson NeLgess_ ae Samaton June Millard Toni Seven Congress Magnuson Seuffle Francisco Mitjarde Magrpson Eleanor Mlachieus Seattia

Mauna Ega Returns to Sleep Amid Hawaii Snow Blankets

Mauna Lea, the gift volcano, rumbled spectacularly Thursday before appearing to sleep again. A weekend snowstorm draped the upper slopes in white, contrasting with the cooled lava flows below. Vienna coffee houses, dating to 1883, and Pele’s legends mingle with a quirky tale of Turks leaving bear cake for locals.

Mauna Ega Hawaii Park Mauna Lea Vienna Pele

Christmas Tug of War Over Little Vickie

Vickie Jeanne Snyder, nearly three, becomes central in a cross country dispute among her mother Jeanne Morgana Braget of Tecoma Washington and paternal grandparents Harry M. Snyder and wife in Harrisburg. After a brief visit to friends, Vickie vanished from the Snyder home December 20. Eight days later the guardians surrendered to Pomona police as a custody battle continues amid charges against Braget and a second husband.

Baprishurg Jam Vickie Jeanne Snyder Sante Claus Jeanne Morgana Braget Tecoma Wash Ast FoAn Viesie Amd Harry M. Snyder Harrisourg Wickie Santa Claus Wicksie Suryder’s Hragets Pomona

Bond request for $40,000 to finish hospital expansion

Cushing Oklahoma January bond issue seeks forty thousand dollars extra to complete a three hundred ninety thousand dollar hospital enlargement adding eighty five beds. City commissioners say the extra appropriation funds essential facilities and will be placed before voters Thursday.

Cushing Okie Jan Hoopstal Torsday Pha Hospital

No Draft For Two Months In Army Plan

Washington reports the Army will not draft in February or March if voluntary enlistments and reenlistments stay strong. Secretary Royall says the force, at 837,700 with 15,000 officers, would draft 5,809 men next month if needed, but current voluntary strength aims to prevent conscription. The Navy and Air Force have not required peacetime drafts, while Hershey warns draft boards could falter if reliance on volunteers remains excessive.

Sem Hes Washington U.S Ganadhm England New England Jax Royall Navy Air Force Army Lewis B. Hershey

China Eyes Second Peace Statement Amid War News

Reports from Nanking say the government will issue a second peace statement to clarify stalemate after Chiang Kai-shek New Year notes. Sources cite possible talks, cease fire orders, and a looming peace emissary while Red forces press near Suchow and Tientsin with heavy fighting.

Janking Nanking Evening News Chiami Kai-Shek China Nanking Suchow Cam Tw Li-Ming Chen Yi Chen Chiang United Nations R U. M Red Im Peiping Tientsin Revs Peiping Saul Matchuren Lam Plao Tiedtsin

Pauls Valley Statesman Homer Paul Dies at 44

Homer Paul, longtime Pauls Valley politician and former state legislator, died at 3 PM after several weeks of illness. He served three terms in the Oklahoma House before moving to the Senate in 1930s and was president pro tempore of the Senate in 1948. A veteran, he enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and came from a founding Paul family in Pauls Valley. Funeral plans were not announced.

Whem House Senate Hoz Tina Chambers Paul Sem Paul Paula Valley Pauly ‘Valley Paul We Navy Hebert S. Merryckowe

Hamsters Imported for Food Experiment in Milk Cheese

Asiatic hamsters react similarly to humans to certain foods and have been imported to the United States in large numbers for experiments involving milk and cheese.

United States

New Test Detects Traces of Soppan in Vomit

A newly developed chemical test can detect even the smallest traces of soppan in vomit, enabling forensic analysts to identify exposure. The method is described as extremely sensitive and capable of uncovering minute residues that were previously undetectable.

Remainder Of January Busy With Games Opera Symphony Exams

January remains active with numerous events including basketball games, operatic performances, a symphony concert conducted by Ante Doratt, and early exams. Highlights include a central college opera night, a concert by Bailes Symphony, and first day enrolment for the second semester at colleges and schools.

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Foot Mouth Disease Eradication Efforts Gain Ground

Dr Bennett T. Simms of the Bureau of Animal Industry said eradicating foot mouth disease in Mexico is possible with vaccination. U S and Mexican experts see progress with no new outbreaks where vaccination is complete. Vaccination labs produce over 2 million doses. inoculations proceed as fast as produced, with costs around $2 million monthly to the U S government.

Mexico City Jon Bennett T. Simms Ebilot GS. Bureau of Animal Industry Mexico U. S. Department of Agricculture U.s-Mexico Washington Simms U.S Fr. Simres

Brannan Seeks Greater Farm Storage At Jefferson Day Dinner

Springfield report notes Secretary of Agriculture Brannan urged continuing abundance driven policy. In a Jefferson Jackson Day speech he pressed for larger farm storage capacity to cope with a record wheat crop and booming production of rice and other commodities. He criticized Congress for blocking the Commodity Credit Corporation from expanding storage facilities.

Springfield Jam Brannan Commodity Crédit Corporation Brannom

Nickel Plate R R President Dies

Cleveland Jas 8 John Wysor Devin 57 president of the Nickel Plate Railroad and chairman of the board of the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway, died today in his home after ill health. Devin began in rail in 1910 with Chesapeake and Ohio as a night shift stenographer, rose to president in 1933, and was elected vice president in 1963. Late in 1952 Robert Young tapped Devin to lead the 176 mile Nickel Plate, running from Buffalo to Chicago and Peoria.

Cleveland Jas John Wysor Davin Nickel Plate Railroad Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Devin Davin Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Robert Young van Sweringen Industriair Riddle Buffalo Se. Bonis Chicago Peoria

Ancient Morons and a Play Named Footnote Mystery

A fragmentary note discusses the word moron from Greek moros and cites French dramatist Molwere who wrote in 1884 a play featuring a court foot named in a curious context. The text is garbled but hints at language histories and theater references.

Morett Molwere

Checks Out Bankers in For Fathers Spring Suit Trends

NEA reports male fashion shifts in 1940s spring styles. Bankers return to conservative garments with flannels and worsteds, favor single-breasted coats and subdued patterns. Emergent novelty is a patch pocket rocket salt. Gray fabrics regain prominence as silhouettes grow looser and jackets longer with side vents.

NEA Servies New York Ater Sandy Spairent Wool Council Thr Green Exon Conner

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