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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1947

Page

6

French Plot Uncovered by Interior Minister Depreux

Interior Minister Edouard Depreux announced a widespread plot by the Black Maquis to overthrow the French republic and install a military dictatorship this month. Police arrested Gen. Guillaudet Maj. tauneau Lacau and other officers and civilians. four generals and several civilians were implicated. The organization allegedly drafted a blue plan to incite fear of a communist putsch and form a provisional directorate.

Louis Nevin Paris Edouard Depreux Black Maquis Depreux Guillaudet Jean Louistauneau-Lacau Cagoulards Maquis Paul Ramadier Rennes Brittany M. de Vulpian France Vivante Marc Jacquot Montigny Lamballe Britany Rault

Air Age Meeting Opens at East Central College

An "Education for the Air Age" conference began at East Central College with Dr. A. Linscheid delivering the opening address. Civil Aeronautics Administration official J. Fred Reed was absent at the 10 am start. The program concentrates on how air age influences elementary course content and teaching methods through Thursday with speakers from University of Denver Trans World Airlines Oklahoma University Ada airport East Central faculty.

Air Age East Central College A. Linscheid J. Fred Reed Civil Aeronautics Administration Department of Commerce Reed and Linscheid Carolyn Oglesby University of Denver Trans-World Airlines Lund Oklahoma University Jack Price Ada Brown Mackin

Britain to Cut Down on Imports

London June 30 Britain will reduce imports of tobacco gasoline and newsprint for the year starting tomorrow to conserve dollars. Chancellor Hugh Dalton said parliament may be asked to grant authority to impose import duties on motion pictures if needed to save foreign exchange as dollar shortages widen worldwide.

London Hugh Dalton Britain Dalton House of Commons

New Labor Law Targets Nation's Mining Industry

Washington reports a new labor law aimed mainly at coal mining to avert national emergency strikes. The 80 day injunction period, presidential board findings, plant by plant secret ballots, and possible Congress referral form the framework for disputes affecting entire industries or national health and safety.

Washington Congress House Healt Ori New England Pacific Northwest Board of Inquiry Sett

Senate lands subcommittee to hear oil shortage claims

Chairman Malone announced a two day hearing on July 14 to ascertain facts about reported oil shortages. Industry representatives and government officials will be invited to testify.

Washington Malone R-New Senate Public Lands

Mallard nesting year after year atop barn roof in Nebraska

A mallard duck has nested every year since 1927 in a box on a barn roof at Rainbow's End game area in Sheridan County Nebraska.

Rainbow Sheridan County Nebrasa

Lifeboats Leave Stricken Ship Off Nantucket

The 7,500 ton Army transport St. Al bans Victory and the Danish freighter Bolivia collided in fog off Nantucket. The St Al bans crew of 70 and 10 troops and a woman were evacuated into lifeboats as the vessel sank, with coast guard aircraft sighting lifeboats as fog lifted.

Boston St. Albans Victory Bolivia Nantucket Coast Guard

Price Controls End One Year Later Driving Higher Living Costs

On the first anniversary of the end of federal price controls pork costs rise 78 percent from a year ago with beef and veal up 62 percent. Other food, clothing and living costs also surge while meat supplies lag and storage stocks fall. Wholesale index shows a 43.6 percent year rise with May costs up across major groups.

Associated Press Chicago American Meat Institute Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics

Revised Take-Off Rules To Be Handed Flying Public Soon

Washington June 30 U S A new safety cushion in revised take-off rules will be handed to the flying public shortly. The air safety board's preliminary recommendations tighten passenger and gasoline loads under varying weather and runway conditions. The CAB accepted the rules and will issue them once revised calculating tables are ready.

Washington Truman Air Safety Board James M. Landis la Guardia Field Ladis Board Landis CAB The Safety Board

Favors Higher Oil Price For U S

Washington June 30 A petroleum association official says current crude prices are subnormal and fail to cover replacement and maintenance costs for reserves. Russell B Brown writes to B A Hardy noting five years of frozen prices hinder supplies and demand price adjustments to ensure ongoing availability of oil.

Washington Oil Association B. A. Hardy Independent Petroleum Association of America Russell B. Brown Association Office of Price Administration

Poles in Use Tie Up Power and Phone Lines

The article notes 64 million wooden poles are in use today for utilities. It estimates 16 power poles per mile and 40 telephone poles per mile.

Women and Housework Seen as Hazardous Occupation

The text notes housework is among the most hazardous tasks for women and remarks on the timidity of some ladies. It reflects social attitudes toward gender roles and domestic labor in a historical context.

Ada Red Cross student完成水上安全课程

Miss June Hatchett of Ada completed advanced swimming diving small craft and water safety instructor courses at the Red Cross National Aquatic School in Lake Murray Ardmore. Returning as Ada Red Cross representative she will direct the swimming program and oversee Camp Fire activities. ninety students attended the ten day course.

June Hatchett Lake Murray Ardmore Red Cross National Aquatic School Ada Chapter Red Cross Miss Hatchett Ten Day School East Central M. P. Hatchett

Oklahoma bond backs Yale electric light project

Oklahoma City June 30 The attorney general has approved a $45,000 bond issue for Yale in Payne County to fund electric light improvements and extensions.

Oklahoma City Yale Payne County

Nebraska Town Sows Heifer Gift to Central Europe

In Falls City Nebraska a church driven project sent 33 evidence of care from Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church to Europe. A carload of purebred heifers from Nebraska herds will aid starving Central European farmers with milk while offspring will be shared to build lasting dairy herds. Bulls and calves will also improve European beef stock as they mature.

Falls City Neb NEA Central Europe Little Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church Here Guernsey Jersey Nebraska Reinhold M. Jensen Zion Church Edward Zimmerman Henry Koenig South Pacific Sterling Kottish Airyman County Dairy Breeders’ Association Nebraska Synod of the Evangelical Church Brethren Service Committee

Flying Saucer Mystery Widens With Converts and Skeptics

A Washington senate subcommittee failed to act on a Kansas City fraud probe resolution amid hints of opposition. In Seattle, the Flying Saucer controversy grows as witnesses join skeptics. locals report glowing, oval objects while others deem saucers mere heated aluminum disks.

Washington Senate Judiciary Justice Department Kansas City Ferguson R-Mich Langer R-Nd McCarran D-New Truman Enos Axtell Wiley Full Judiciary Committee Seattle Wash Texas Canada Frank M. King Leandro Calif Ray Taro Everett, Wash Iron Works Kenneth Arnold Boise Idaho

Divorce rate hints at erosion of national honor

A record showing one divorce for every two marriages in 35 major cities suggests weak marital loyalty and potential impact on national honor, as remarked by Msgr. Fulton J. Sheen, Catholic University philosophy professor.

Fulton J. Sheen Catholic U

Accidents Rise at Highway Rail Grade Crossings on Saturday

A study notes Saturday sees more collisions at highway railroad grade crossings than any other day of the week, highlighting weekend traffic patterns and risk factors.

Ada Police Have Busy Weekend Including 18 Arrests

Ada police reported a busy weekend with 18 arrests and 206 dollars paid in fines. Three people faced charges for possession of choc beer with nine gallons in possession. Six were arrested for drunkenness, one for public drunkenness, one for drunk driving, and one on a complaint. Six speeders were arrested as well and one put up a $30 stay bond not included in the weekend total. Moonstones are considered sacred and lucky in India.

Cecil Smith

Atoka County Agents Attend Stillwater Conference

Atoka County farm agents Hal Kennedy Clint Thompson and Mrs Lula Hodges attended a program development conference at Stillwater for two weeks. The meeting focused on organizing county extension service to broaden farmer and homemaker access to research from experiment stations and A and M College.

Atoka County Stillwater Hal Kennedy Clint Thompson Lula Hodges M. College

Atoka 4-H Round-Up Winners and Turner's Field Day

Atoka County 4-H boys win state in safety demonstration at Stillwater Round-Up. Glen Keenon and Eugene Swindell place in blue and red ribbons for health and topics. Girls Nona Keenon Patsy Crossland Loyce Ellett and Betty Jo Brown also place in various groups. Five Aioha 4-H boys to compete in beef cattle judging at Turner's Field Day hosted by Governor Turner near Sulphur for FFA and 4-H members.

Atoka County Stillwater Keith Estep Austin Hamilton Glen Allen Keenon Eugene Swindell Nona Sue Keenon Patsy Ruth Crossland Loyce Ellett Betty Jo Brown Aioha County Roy J. Turner Sulphur FFA

Statewide Fly Control Campaign Aims at Oklahoma Farms

Oklahoma farm women are urged to join a state wide Fly Control campaign organized by the extension service of Oklahoma A and M College. The program led by Lula H Hodges and Stirling Kyd starts in Atoka County around June 23 and involves cleaning breeding sites and spraying porches windows and outbuildings with DDT. Full family cooperation is stressed to prevent food poisoning and disease carried by flies.

Oklahoma Extension Service of Oklahoma A M. College Lula H. Hodges Atoka County Mrs. Hodges Stirling Kyd Mr. Hodges

Brothers hold Christmas reunion in Chicago story

In Chicago on June 30 a family gathering reunited brothers Paul F L Everenz and Fred after 30 years apart. A Christmas tree stood decorated at Fred's home with gifts for Paul, and 24 relatives joined a belated Christmas dinner to celebrate the spirit.

Chicago Paul F. Leverenz Fred Paul California

Tomato plants face high stakes as growing season advances

A note on the urgency of tending tomato crops amid rising stakes for yields and garden success.

Government Ends Federal Operation of Soft Coal Mines

Washington reports the government has lowered flags over more than 2,500 mines, restoring them to private owners after 13 months of federal control. The contract dispute remains unsettled, with a July 8 strike threat if terms fail. Miners face a 10 day vacation and pits reopen under private terms.

Harold W. Ward Washington John L. Lewis Coal Mines Administration Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach Conciliation Service Lewis Krug-Lewis Krug

GI Terminal Bond Pay Step Nearer

A house armed services sub committee approved legislation to allow GI terminal leave bond holders to cash them now. About 9 million bonds with face value 1.8 billion dollars could be redeemed at roughly 16,000 banks starting September 2, with interest paid from discharge date and five year maturity. The treasury warned the move could fuel inflation while supporters push for early house action.

Washington House Armed Services House Treasury Edward F. Bartlett the Treasury

Checks In Mens Suits This Summer Emphasize Material

Fashion note predicts checks will dominate men’s suit fabrics this season, focusing on textile patterns over pockets. Tailors expect versatile looks suitable for both office and casual wear.

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By Sterling F. Green B. A. di Iorio, Jr Utica N. Y Lordship Conn Robert Jackson OPA U. S Madagascar Adan Pearl P. Puckett Reuben Knaup Falls City, Neb Subcommittee K. C India O. K. Dillon San Francisco Bidu Dillon Benjamin F. Fairless U. S. Steel Corporation George M. Humphreys Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company Fairless
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