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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
6
Lively discussions marked a conference with the Senate House joint legislative committee on Oklahoma school finance. The meeting addressed surplus funds, inequitable distribution, consolidation, transportation, and rising operation costs, with attendees from six counties and remarks by Senator James Nevins.
Dr Charles F Spencer recalls his first day as Ada mayor in 1940 when a new city council began a difficult transition under a new government. He credits Ada citizens and council members for cooperation and integrity amid uncertainties, noting occasional voting differences but overall harmony.
ECA Administrator Paul G Hoff man said American aid may be cut off to Marshall Plan countries sending war potential goods to Soviet bloc states. He cited British jet engines as an example and said European made war material would fall under the ban. The policy would apply to all Marshall Plan nations and to recovery goods financed with BOA dollars.
The Laxton School properties four miles south of Fitzhugh were sold at a public auction on June 2 under the Pitshugh board with local consent. Proceeds totaled 1,253.50, bought by local residents. Lester Wingard acquired the crater system and Bill Belt took the fuel house, with out of county buyers taking much of the remaining facilities. Auctioneer was Norman Mitchell, county superintendent.
Mrs. Rose Broughton of Allen found four stray puppies at a corner and hopes to place the pups with caring homes. She describes them as small, attractive animals and wonders what happened to them.
Belgrade dispatch reports Yugoslav communist leaders backing independence for Yugoslavia and proposing a Balkan bloc with Albania and Bulgaria. They urge strengthening the army with modern techniques, discipline, and closer Soviet cooperation while promoting peaceful cooperation and national equality among Yugoslav peoples.
James Duffy Hagler an Alton resident aged unknown was killed when struck by a motorcar on the Kansas Oklahoma and Gulf railroad line three miles south of Alton. The fatal injury occurred Wednesday around 130 p m with reports indicating instantaneous death. Details were scarce on how the collision happened as Hagler was about three miles from town. The car involved is described as one that runs along the K O G between Muskogee and Denison Texas.
Voters in School District 19 approved a five mill building levy by 145 to 4, the heaviest in years, funding a building program started three years ago with $9,000 already saved. The board plans to begin replacing the Willard school within a year, avoiding a bond issue.
Antlers reports tie hacking along the railroad route through what is now Oklahoma with activity in two tie yards. Armold Fie and Timber of Buslo and the Potosi company operate yards near the passenger line and stock pens. L. W. Hamrick, a 61 year old Texan buyer, explains timber purchases cover all species except willow and black jack. Prices cited: No 3 51, No 4 1.43, No 6 1.25 per tie. Hamrick arrived about a month ago from Atoka and notes coffee is scarce here.
Longtime public servant Tom D. McKeown appeals to voters in this county to back his bid for County Judge. He is praised as honest, upright, and known for treating people with kindness, stressing that the role is nonpolicy and voters should choose the candidate they prefer to handle official duties with.
Filming for the movie Tulsa uses a Halliburton cementer and a staged 1920 oil well explosion at Turner’s ranch. Oscar Law locates the cementer, Halliburton lends a vintage rig, and actors including Harry Shannon and a dog mascot named Mr. Ade enhance the set. Crew coordinates a colorful, early cinema recreating Oklahoma oil history.
Berlin June 30 false report said a barrage balloon blocked the air corridor to Berlin. US air force officials quickly questioned the claim after pilots noted the obstacle was merely an old balloon drifting between Berlin and the British zone.
In Leavenworth a fire at the Economy Retreading Company building downtown began about 12:30 p.m. after a group of toys exploded as firecrackers landed in rubber cast. Ralph Lowe, owner of the fire company, said the interior and roof of the one story Walding building were gutted. A crowd gathered as flames produced a large smoke column. Damage figures were not immediately available.
Ades Floys Brewer son of Mrs. Bessie Brewer of Ada Oklahoma has been promoted to technician first class in the 201st Army Band based with the Eighth Army in Osaka Japan. He is a trombone player in the Seth Infantry of the 25th Infantry Division commanded by Brigadier General Everett E Brown. Brewer entered the army in July 1946 trained at Camp Bullis Texas and departed for overseas in January 1948. He attended Douglas Hoch School before service.
June 36 The official Soviet newspaper in Germany criticized Western Allies air freight to Berlin and warned it might curb aid while masking looting. Marshal Sokolovsky urged flying regulations be followed, as some feared a push to sever Berlin's lifeline. US Commander Howze and others urged actions over words. In Frankfurt and elsewhere, Allied officials discussed a western Germany government as Berlin’s blockade loomed. Airlift totals showed 1,687 flights delivering supplies to the American population, with more expected as Mitšbahden and Frankfurt airports operated. The RAF also increased its shuttle service to Berlin.
Oklahoma City Special Robert S Kerr, prominent soil conservation advocate and Senate candidate, cited recent floods as proof of the need for a comprehensive water conservation program. He proposed storing water to support irrigation, power, recreation, cities, and national security, asserting the nation’s duty to conserve and plan for resource prosperity.
Boston reports Robert H Hast, a propagandist for Germany, sentenced to life imprisonment for treason. Federal Judge Francis J Ford imposes 18000 dollar fine after prosecutor urged the death penalty. Hast’s counsel calls him fanatical and cringing.
A New York sale of Nazi loot seized in Germany and Austria drew $288,433 for the first batch, with 42 percent of items including jewelry and bric a brac sold to benefit victims of war. Proceeds will aid resettlement and rehabilitation for displaced Europeans. The auction linked personal histories to artifacts, noting many items once belonged to those killed or tortured in camps like Buchenwald.
Hara Israel June 30 British forces completed the final evacuation from Palestine ending 31 years of rule. Gen Gordon MacMillan led the withdrawal as ships and landing craft carried remaining troops and barbed wire barricades. Haifa's harbor was tightened with tanks and a curfew while Jewish police assumed guard posts and flag raised Israel promised.
David Shepard, Oklahoma City attorney, was elected superintendent of the United Dry Association of Oklahoma. He will head the association's educational and legislative program as its full time leader since its launch earlier this year by the Anti-Saloon League and United Oklahoma. Dr. Lem Flynn was elected first vice president, Rev Edgar Wright second vice president, Mrs. Elizabeth House third vice president, and Murchim Enid named state president, with other leaders noted.
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