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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
4
Sacrificial Service Stalwart Boswell Retires From Hospital Role
Carl Boswell retires after twelve years heading Valley View hospital and nine years since operation began. He led fundraising with Commonwealth Fund support, endured criticism of new practices, and helped Ada grow into a regional medical center. A new president will inherit a demanding role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Boswell
Valley View Hospital
Carl Boswell
Commonwealth Fund
Boswell
Bis
Mr. Boswell
Ada
Resource Strain and Ike for Columbia Presidency
The piece warns of resource depletion and the need to stockpile iron coal and oil while exploring substitutes. It discusses General Dwight D. Eisenhower as a prospective Columbia University president and critiques early price and wage policy proposals with a pointed arithmetic critique.
Misstep overcome by perseverance and forgiveness
A small town recalls a daughter ostracized for a misstep who later married a man of lower status and moved away. Years later a report of her death reveals she rose to prominence in a southern city church as mother of seven. The piece argues missteps can be overcome through courage and reformation, inspiring faith in society.
If People Knew and Could Act War's End Vision Across Nations
The piece argues that lasting peace requires informed public consent across countries. It contrasts Russian autocracy with American belief in self government and urges universal access to facts and free expression to prevent future wars. It notes Gandhi’s lost watch, Oklahoma manufacturing employment, tail-out shirts, and wheat losses in Kansas as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Stalin
Washington
Navy Funds Restoring War Damaged Veterans Proves Worth
Mare Island California June 30 2000 amputees passed through rehabilitation centers at Mare Island Navy Yard with 90 percent employed after training in artificial arms and legs. Commander Thomas Canty touts cost savings and restored self respect as veterans return to civilian life. The Navy operates the largest limb factory in the country and has reduced leg costs to 73.18 dollars per unit via mass production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare Island
Calif
Navy
Mare Island Navy Yard
Thomas J. Canty
Milwaukee
Wis
California
Texas
America
Canty
Oklahoma to Name $5 000-a-Year Game and Fish Director
Gov Roy J Turner announced the new State Game and Fish Commission members for the Twenty first legislature. The commission will name a $5 000 annual director at its first meeting in the state capitol next Monday. The old five members were not reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahoma City
State Game and Fish Commission
State Capitol
Jeff Kendall
Pawhuska
Roy J. Turner
Kerr
Dave A. Ware
Norman Moody
Muskogee
F. W. Cates
Talihina
E. B. Hunt
O. H. Lachenmeyre
Cushing
Robert P
Jay
Carl Ticer
Woodward
James W. McMahan
Okemah
McMahan
Commission
Babe Zaharias Passes Tam O Shanter Bet After Weariness
Babe Didrikson Zaharias, the first American born woman to win the British women's amateur title, says she is a little golf weary and will skip the Tam O Shanter tournament in Chicago. She will depart for Denver with her husband after arriving on the Queen Elizabeth to strong press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Denver
Chicago
Not All Vets Are Entitled To Medic Treatments Free
Public notice summarizes VA policy on medical care for veterans with service connected disabilities. It explains admission options to VA hospitals, use of private hospitals in emergencies, required advance authorization, and differences for non service connected disabilities including limits on outpatient and private hospitalization payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Voice Of America Funds Uncertain As Debate Rages
Washington July 1 government funded Voice of America opens a new broadcast year amid unresolved funding for shortwave programs to Russia and other nations. Senate action on the Mundt bill is sought with testimony from Secretary Marshall and General Eisenhower. The debate centers on appropriations and potential expansion of radio services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Voice of America
Congress
Russia
Senate
State Department
Cultural and Information Service
Smith
R-Nj
Mundt
Justice
Conme Department
House
Rep
R-Sd
Marshall
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
Senator Ball
R-Minn
Voice
Washington State Highway Miles Total 46049
Washington state highways total 46049 miles according to official road statistics. The figure highlights the extensive roadway network across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
France Gripped by Rightward Swing Amid Maquis Plot Claims
AP reports Eduard Depreux cites a Black Maquis plan to overthrow the republic and install a dictatorship, seen as a pivot toward the right as France battles leftist influence and economic woes. Prime Minister Ramadier counters with a push to curb communists after coalitions face upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eduard Depreux
France
M. Depreux
Vichy
M. Devreux
Ramadier
Communist Party
Socialist Party
Grand Co’p
Latta Presbyterian hosts fifth Sunday rally across towns
Young people from Latta Marlow and Tecumseh attended a Chickasaw Presbytery fifth Sunday rally at Latta Presbyterian church. An evening meal was served to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta Presbyterian Church
Chickasaw
Marlow
Tecumseh
Hartman Family Visit in Pittsburgh Home
Mr and Mrs Fran Hartman of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania visit the home of Mrs Hartman s parents Mr and Mrs R R Mayberry and brothers Bob and Clarence during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran Hartman
Pittsburgh, Pa
Mrs. Hartman
R. R. Mayberry
Bob and
Clare
Thompson Brothers Visit Latta on Sunday Afternoon
Fred and Bill Thompson of Stonewall were visitors at Latta Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred and
Bill Thompson
Stonewall
Latta
Sunday Guests Highlight Latta and Ada Visitors
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McMahan were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Stegall Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Nye of Ada were guests at Latta Sunday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McMahan
M. L. Stegall
Mr. and
Mirs
Maurice Nye
Ada
Latta Sunday
Rogers Visit and Brantley Win at Dairy Show
Mr and Mrs B C Rogers visited Mr and Mrs Rae Thompson of Stonewall Sunday. Leon Smith went to New Mexico to work in the wheat harvest. Wesley Brantley of Latta ranked among top breeders at the Cen1 Dairy show winning several firsts and exhibiting the champion Jersey bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Rogers
Mrs. Rae Thompson
Stonewall
Leon Smith
New Mexico
Wesley Brantley
Latta
Latta Carnival Aims to Aid New Presbyterian Church
Latta youths plan a July 9 carnival to raise funds for the ongoing Presbyterian church building project. Proceeds support construction of the new church facility already under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
Presbyterian
Automobile accidents rise 24 to 53 percent in winter
A report shows winter seeing a 24 to 53 percent increase in automobile accidents compared with summer. Data indicate higher crash risk in colder months, prompting calls for preventive safety measures and driver awareness campaigns.
Oil Answers Prayer Of Preacher For Hospital Funds
In Lawton Oklahoma Rev and Mrs Perry C McArthur plan to build endow and equip a 50 bed hospital for African Americans in southwestern Oklahoma. Oil from two farms near Walters funds the project with key wells in the east Cookie Town field supporting the vow made after a local incident where colored patients lacked nearby hospital care. The hospital would be operated by the Methodist church and include a nursing school for colored nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Okla
Cotton County
Perry C. McArthur
Oklahoma
Japs Debunk Divine Origin Theory With New Histories
Tokyo reports share Yomiuri speculation that Japan's origins come from three ancient Asiatic races rather than sun goddess myth. Shell mounds in Hokkaido and relics in Shizuo prefecture suggest diverse populations 4,000 years ago, prompting hope for scientific clarification of Japan’s true history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Yomiuri Today
Yomiuri
Shizuo-1
Hokkaido
Japan
Congress votes down Truman employment service reorganization
The Senate defeated President Truman's reorganization plan 42 to 40. The House had already rejected it. The act required both chambers to vote against the plan within 60 days to block its effect. Employment Service will move to the Federal Parity Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Truman
United States Employment Service
Labor Department
Senate
House
Federal Parity Agency
June Road Fatalities Reach 32 in Oklahoma
The highway patrol reports 32 deaths in Oklahoma in the first 29 days of June, down from 41 a year ago. Total highway fatalities this year stand at 203 versus 244 in 1946. Latest deaths occurred in Coalgate and near Bristow, including John B. Blinn, 72, struck by a truck in Coalgate, and Madha Pulliam, 66, of Robinson, Illinois, who died when her car overturned near Bristow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Highway Patrol
Coalgate
Bristow
John B. Blinn
Madha Pulliam
Robinson
Ill
Optimist quoted on waiting and pie in ice cream suit
A reflective thought suggests optimism speeds life as hopeful souls chase tomorrow. The speaker compares optimism to a man who dares to eat blackberry pie while wearing an ice cream suit.
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Pontotoc
da -Sta Democrat
Ada Evening News
ADA Weekly
United States
Columbia University
Nicholas Murray Butler
Robert E. Lee
Eisenhower
Columbia
London
Oklahoma Employment Commission
Kansas
Doreen Reed
Sydney Scotson
St. Mary’s Church
Seltham
England
Hal Boyle
Babe Zaharias
Tam
Veterans Administration Office
Arkansas
Missouri
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
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