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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
4
Local Ada publications merged over decades, consolidating The Ada Weekly News with the Ada Evening News, Pontotoc County and Ada Democrat, and Ada Star Democrat to form a unified Ada news presence by 1919. Editorial and circulation details appear in the era records.
The new Oklahoma administration led by Governor Turner aims for reduced taxes, industrial growth, veteran friendly legislation, improved roads, schools, and streamlined economic management. He seeks legislative cooperation, preserving progress of prior administrations while expanding it, and promises an efficient, capable government amid uncertain economic conditions.
The editorial weighs support and objections to run-off primaries. It notes bitterness, cost, and the tendency for leading first-round candidates to win in a run-off, while arguing run-offs enable majority rule and better government than conventions. It suggests combining best features of both systems.
The article highlights Winston Churchill advocating a United States of Europe as a path to peace. It cites his calls for global cooperation, UN as mankind’s hope, US leadership as guardian of the western hemisphere, and the atomic bomb as a deterrent, while urging democratic, parliamentary methods to resolve state socialism versus enterprise.
A Bartlesville Examiner editorial reflects on shifting views of local schools. It contrasts past praise with current alarm about state schools and argues for balanced, practical discussion rather than blind optimism or wholesale condemnation.
The piece notes rising specialization from farms burning gas and telephone communication to poultry, cattle, and auto repair sectors. It praises Byrnes as a strong secretary of state, questions Marshall as successor, and argues for a steady hand in leadership amid war and postwar tasks. It also reports on crow control efforts by Hailey, and Gandhi's nonviolent influence in India as Britain seeks a peaceful transition.
NEA special correspondent describes Ted Richmond living on Mount Sherman Arkansas. He spends two months each year delivering Christmas to isolated hill folk and building a forest library of about 10 000 volumes. He funds his work from goat and crop income, gives most proceeds to library and tithe, and aims to establish medical aid and a community recreation center with a future College of the Ozarks as a goal.
Oklahoma City on January 13 describes Roy J Turner the 13th governor as a homey native son born on a Lincoln county farm who built wealth as an oilman and rancher. He led a vigorous campaign promising tax cuts rural road funding and agricultural development as he prepared to present his inaugural address and govern for four years.
Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce announces a new National June Chamber of Commerce Week observance to select Ada’s outstanding young man aged 21 to 35 for service to the community. Nominees are invited to send names to Joyce Miller. a secret committee will choose the winner. The national Jaycee program will recognize ten top young men nationwide. Jaycees meet January 19 at 10 45 for services at First Methodist Church.
The shark-sucker is a lazy parasite that attaches to larger fish such as sharks and rides along while feeding on the host’s leftovers. It lacks independent movement and relies on its host for sustenance.
The food compartment should stay at or below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the milk compartment must be kept at or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure safety and quality. Regular checks help prevent temperature abuse and spoilage.
Three baby girls survived a quadruplet birth in a Sequatchie mountain cabin. Jessica led the quads at 12 55 a m weighing six and a quarter pounds with Ruby and Dilly slightly lighter. one baby was stillborn. Dr. Tom Johnston treated Mrs Moore after a toxic condition and high blood pressure.
Kenneth Stockman, a pilot for American Air Export-Import, delivered a baby aboard a flight between Miami and Puerto Rico. The birth occurred two hours southeast of Miami near Andros Island as the plane neared the Caribbean, with the arch ed Prosto amerikan woman the mother.
Lanky Willie Francis, who survived the electric chair, awaits a new Supreme Court ruling on a second execution. He tells reporters he is calm and ready to die if necessary, as Gov. Davis prepares to sign another death warrant. The story links his case to Pan-American solidarity and regional security ideas.
Oklahoma City January 14 A rewritten highway organization bill backed by Gov Roy J Turner moved toward floor debate after senate roads committee favorably reported it and sent it to the chamber It would create an eight member commission eight year staggered terms and require director actions to be approved by the commission An amendment set the commission merger pay at 15 per day and the senate rejected moves to cut the executive director pay below 12000 The house had passed the original measure 156 to 0 and Rep Wilson Wallace Ardmore predicted no concurrence in senate changes
Finland has about 60 000 lakes and a vast shoreline with 80 inland and coastal islands noted in regional geography. The remark highlights extensive water features across the country.
McAlester Oklahoma will place signs directing tourists to McAlester Lake on city streets and highways through a sponsorship by the Izaak Walton League local chapter.
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