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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1951

Page

2

Armistice Terms For Korea Near Identical To December Plan

Washington reports that terms communicated to General Ridgway mirror an eight point ceasefire plan proposed by a UN committee last December. The proposal envisions a buffer zone near the 38th parallel, halt to fighting, halt to reinforcements, access for a ceasefire commission, one for one POW exchanges, buffer zone administration, security for forces and refugees, and shared responsibility among UN members. Views remain tentative and subject to Ridgway’s acceptance and allied responses.

Washington U. N Korea Matthew B. Ridgway United Nations United States Gen. Ridgway Tas Ridgway

Turner Field Day Draws Big Crowd

The twelfth annual Field Day at former Gov. Roy J. Turner’s Sulphur ranch drew about 80 early visitors and around 600 by judging time. A noon barbecue drew more attendees, with over 500 FFA and 4 H youngsters competing. Logan county won the 4 H division in judging while Kingfisher county FFA won that division. Mr Turner hosted the event.

Roy J. Turner Sulphur Logan County Kingfisher County FFA Turner Big Ranch Center

Heavy Rains Paralyze Rail Traffic and Flood Regions

Heavy rains swamp Oklahoma, halting most north south trains and prompting lake and dam officials to open floodways. Grand Lake rose to 753.4 feet, over 13 feet above normal, with widespread road closures and evacuations possibles in Miami and surrounding towns as rivers overflowed.

Grand River Dam Oklahoma Santa Fe Newton Peeing Emporia Kansas City Rock Island Missouri-Kansas-Texas Medford Ponca City Nowata Alva Beavernas Baia Waynoka Woodward Bartlesville Chandler Miami Okmulgee Muskogee Pryor Tulsa Stillwater McAlester Poteau Enid Vinita Chelsea Allane J. W. Ellis Grand Lake Neosho

Tom Yarbrough Changes Jobs In Washington

Tom Yarbrough resigns as administrative assistant to Senator Hennings and will become information specialist for the National Security Resources Board. He started in January and will move to Washington. Hennings praises his services and says the government is fortunate to have him. Yarbrough formerly resided in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Washington Tom Yarbrough Senator Hennings D-Mo Mondey St I. 1 National Security Resources Board Hennings Tom Yarbrough Shawnee Okla

Government Ending Surplus Forecast for 1931 Budget

Article notes the 1931 fiscal year ends with a budget surplus near 10 billion dollars, second largest after 1948, despite wartime red ink. It discusses projections under Truman era estimates, potential future deficits, and the impact of Korea and rearmament on federal finances. It also references the Reformed Church in America.

Washington Treasury Calvin Coolidge

Red Cross Offers Water Safety Courses In Ada

Red Cross continues from pare one with life saving and water safety courses directed by Rex Frank Mrs Joan Stuckey and Mrs wonne Ray as instructors. Lindsay Davidson Water Safety chairman notes the program helps Ada citizens and children stay safe in water. Despite budget cuts and space limits the chapter plans larger facilities and a fuller program to raise water safety awareness, citing 1944 drowning statistics and the high incidence among youths and men.

Tauight Red Cross Rex Frank Joan Stuckey Wonne Ray Lindsay Davidson Pontotoc County Yoursely I Ted Reds Andy G Ada

Obituary: Mrs Alice Crosser 93 at Marko

Mrs. Alice A. Crosser 93 of Marko died at home Friday evening at 7 35. Funeral today at 3 at Tupelo Methodist Church Eyre's Prairie cemetery Smith Funeral Home. Surviving include son George A. Crosser six grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Alice Crosser Alice A. Crosser Marko Tupelo Methodist Church Eyre’s Prairie Cemetery Smith Tuneral Home George A. Crosser

Asbury Methodists to Enlarge Church Plant

At a special meeting the Asbury Methodist church in the Sixth and Johnson area voted to launch a building program costing about 25 000 dollars. Plans include a two story 40 by 60 foot educational building, stairway access and expansion of the sanctuary to the upper floor, a redecorated basement recreation hall, and remodeling to seat 400 as opposed to the current 250. Active membership has more than doubled in three years, and services are growing rapidly.

Asbury Methodist Church Sixth and Johnson A. W. Oliver Christ

Gilber to Make Bureau Changes

State Safety Commissioner Dixie Gilmer announced upcoming personnel shifts in the eight man state crime bureau. Glenn Howard Wilton of Enid will assume charge Monday, with Sid Wilson denying a resignation rumor. Lincoln Nebr. is noted for high per capita air conditioning units.

Tulsa Okla Dixie Gilmer State Glenn Howard Wilton Enid Federal Bureau of Investigation Bureau Monlay Sid Wilson FBI Creek County Gillmer Wilson Lincoln Nebra

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