Ada Weekly News and Ada Evening News Mergers and Rates
Readers learn of a merged Ada newspaper operation between The Ada Weekly News and The Ada Evening News. Details cover circulation, mail rates, yearly and territorial pricing, and advertising contact counts with changes to delivery and subscription terms.
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Che Neue Gnaheting
Printeg Co
Ada
Weealy
Consolidated Wit Foams Coun
Ada Evening
Carrion
Matt
Vote Yes on Amendment Referendum No 93 in July primary
In a column urging support for three constitutional amendments, the writer favors Referendum No. 93 State Question No. 328 creating a constitutional Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges. The six member board would cover East Central State, Central State, Southeastern State, Northeastern State, Northwestern State, and Southwestern Tech, ensuring tenure and nonpolitical control.
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Thisrovides
Board of Regents
Oklahoma Colleges
East Central State College of Acts
Edmond
Durant
Tahlequah
Alva
Southwestern Tech
Weatherford
University of Oklahoma
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Turner
Dewey Warren ticket plan sparks electoral map splash
An analysis argues Dewey would pick Warren as a western running mate to boost New York and California. It notes California’s 35 votes and New York’s 47, totaling 272 among twelve key states. The piece also muses on party tendencies and the odd prospect of cross‑ticket voting amid a year of uncertain alignments. It ends with reflections on walking, shoes, and everyday life.
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ICAN
Dewey
Warren
California
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Texas
New Jersey
North Carolina
Wisconsin
Michigan
Missouri
Tridiana
Franklin D. Roosevalt
Kerr Endorsed by Madill Editor in U.S. Senate Bid
The Madill Rec ord editorial board urges support for Robert S. Kerr for United States senator. The piece praises Kerr’s Lake Texoma work, state leadership, honesty, and commitment to Marshall County and Southern Oklahoma, noting his local ties and planned Highway 6 project work during his visit. Kerr plans a homecoming visit to Madill at 3 am Saturday.
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Kerr
Robert S
Bob) Herr
Madill
Sne
United States
Marshall County
Lake Texoma
Lake Texorra
Snmomer Ham
Madid
Bob Kerr
Oklahoma
Gove Rnator
Wealth Not Detrrmine Senatorial Worth Kerr Urged
Editorial argues wealth should not disqualify Robert S Kerr from the U S Senate. It praises Kerr’s ability to create wealth and aid others, noting historic leaders were wealthy and emphasizing honesty service history knowledge and heart as key traits over finances. It contends that leadership depends on results and character, not business luck.
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Robert S Kerr
United States
Bob Kerr
Washington
Jefferson
Roosevelts
Flood control remedy for flood plagued bridges and silting
A state column argues highways built over streams fail when silt and floodwaters rise. Bridges must be higher and flood control must precede them, especially in slow streams like Little River between Ada and Seminole. Sustained soil conservation is urged to prevent costly rebuilds.
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Witein
State Highway Commissions
Highway Department
Ada
Seminole
Norman
Gulf
Miracle Wheat In State History Sparks Record Yield
Oklahoma City July 26 report on unusual wheat growth with abnormally large heads and multiple kernels per head. Agronomist Dr. A M Schlehuber notes the phenomenon rivaling a record harvest potential near 20 bushels per acre, aided by late rains and favorable dew. Owen Wimberley of Okeene Milling cites the possibility of exceeding usual yields and explains climatic conditions may have prevented kernel shrinkage and promoted head proliferation.
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Okeahoma City
Okishoma
A. M. Schlehuber
Stillwater
Okie
Dr. Schlehuber
Owen Wimberley
Okeene Milling cc
Wimbarly
Wimberley
Truman Signs Bill For Reserve Retirement Pay
President Truman signed a bill granting retirement benefits to reserve officers and enlisted personnel across the army air force and navy. Retirement credit begins for time served in the reserves, with eligibility at age 60 after two years in the reserve and active service in WWI or WWII. Benefits cap at 75 percent of highest active pay, based on years of active and inactive service. The measure also overhauls promotion and retirement rules and adjusts retirements for regular army officers nurses and enlisted personnel.
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Washington
Fame
Truman
Army
Air Force
Navy
United States
Bsats
Complaint Issued Against Mine Group
National Labor Relations board general counsel issued an unfair labor practice complaint against District 32 of John L Lewis United Mine Workers of America. UMW members allegedly blocked entrances at four West Virginia coal mines and refused to let nonunion workers descend until they signed UMW cards. The charges followed a six week mine shutdown over the miners pension dispute, based on filings from Ruthbell, Hartmex, Borgman, and George Keefe coal firms. The complaint was announced in Pittsburgh at NLR Regional Director Paul B. Suan's press briefing.
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Washington
Robert §. Denham
National Labor Relations Board General Coumtmel
John L Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Denham
UMW
West Virginia
Ruthbell Coal Company
Hartmex Coal Company
Borgnan Coal Company
George Kefever
Denfrain
Pittsburg
Acts Nlr
Paul Bb. Suan
Quaker Relief Venture Aims To Outlast Soup Kitchen Model
The American Friends Service Committee expands neighborhood centers across Germany Austria and France to promote self-help through crafts classes, child care, and communal activities. Centers reuse war damaged buildings, source supplies across borders, and involve local residents in management while maintaining American supervision and German financial support. The Frankfurt and Darmstadt sites anchor a network including Berlin Vienna St Nazaire and more, with programs from carpentry to laundry and adult forums.
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Friends Service Capsorist
Alana
Germany
America
Frankfurt
Darmstadt
Ludwirsraven
Cologne
Brumswahn
Berlin
Freiburg
Vienna
Nazaire
Asterica
Frankurt
Sweden
Luxembourg
Switzerland
Ly Ber- Yim
Emilschtoss
Vienne
Ask
St. Nazaire
Europe
Mittlehof
Werkes
Venice
St Nazeire
State Pen No 15 Record and Weather Station near Airport
The item notes a No 15 record at the state penitentiary in McAlester and mentions 256 days and 23,000 pounds in a cryptic phrase. It also reports a new weather and communications station at the airport may open at three or four, per Lester Williams, maintenance technician.
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Mcalester
Ours
Bodh
Hosart
Okla
Lester 2
Williams
Techniscam
State Question 229 Would Raise OK Legislator Pay
Oklahoma voters face State Question 229 on July 6 to raise legislator pay from 6 dollars per day to 13 plus 100 dollars monthly between sessions. The measure aims to reflect year round duties and costs of public service with broader candidate eligibility. Watermelon is mentioned among casual local notes.
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Oklahoma
Oklshorns
Orho
Wiame
Aum
Council of State Governments
Ilinois
Kansas
Okklahoma
Florida
British Governor Warns on Berlin Blockade Crisis
British military governor Sir Brian Robertson warned that continued Soviet blockade of Berlin would be a ruthless act against humanity. He called the situation grave for Germans and world public opinion, pledging Western support for Berlin’s population as western zones prepare for semi independent government in western Germany.
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Bartin
Anc Ft
Clin
Berlin
Germany
Ti+bet
Government's Top Oil Expert Sees Enough Gasoline
The government's top oil official told a House committee that fuel stocks are at an all time high and that there should be no gasoline shortage this summer barring strikes or catastrophes. He noted a nationwide rise in gasoline use and improved oil outlook due to higher production and imports, but warned natural gas will be scarce in the northeast and midwest, foretelling a tough winter for Michigan. A Senate subcommittee heard forecasts of a potential winter rationing plan if supplies fall short, with executives urging November re survey and discussion.
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Ball
Midwest
Michigan
Ander
Wolverton
Ial
Howard W. Page
Standard Oil of
New Jerse
Senata
Reed
Gisen
Page
Three Missing In Paradise Creek Near Natoma Kas
In Natoma Kansas on June 28 a car and light tractor were swept away by a rain swollen Paradise Creek. Missing are Henry Cortland and Warren Wonderlick and his wife Agnus. Everest Pritts, nearby hotel operator, escaped and summoned help. The accident occurred at a concrete road crest where the ford dips. Both vehicles were found downstream about 300 yards apart. Natoma lies about 35 miles northeast of Hays.
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Pritts
Poi
Wonderlicka
Fritts
Dortland
Frits
Natoma
Hays
Britain Agrees to $4 Billion Aid in Marshal Plan Deal
Britain pledges to stabilize its currency balance its budget and maintain confidence in its monetary system in return for more than 4 billion dollars in American aid over four and a quarter years under the European Recovery Program. The pact, to be ratified by July 2 if current aid flows continue, would resume shipments and allow transfer of strategic materials. Italy and Ireland join in similar accords setting aside 4 billion in European currencies to fund exploration and development of strategic materials, stimulate industry, stabilize currency, reduce debts, and cover Overseas Administration costs.
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John Scale
Washington
Britain
Hee
State Department
United States
Italy
Ireland
Economic Cooperation Administration
Mrs Emmons to Graduate in Home Economics Major
Mrs Olivia Emmons of Okangree plans to graduate in the summer class of East Central college with a major in home economics. She earned her teaching certificate at East Central in 1920s and taught in the grades at Schuker the past five years. Her husband is a farmer. they have two children, George Osom who graduated Okmulgee High School this year and Lora who attends Purdue. Lenapah election board member Harnest Schultz replaces Sam Grover who resigned due to ill health.
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Olive Emmons
Okangree
Eases Central College
Emmons
East Central
Tield Untis
Schuker
Mir. Emmons
George O Som
Okmulgee High School
Lora
Purdue University
Novata
Ogle
Harnest Schultz
Lenapah
Sam Grover
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