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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1950

Page

5

U S Leaders Review Korean War Manpower Needs

Washington reports show top officials weighing U S manpower needs amid Korea crisis. President and Secretary of Defense Johnson discuss options including mobilization and reserve volunteers, while considering allied troop use and risk of widening the conflict.

Washington Louis Johnson Wane House Trumen Johnson Jee America Western Pacific Kren Vetere Anx United States Korea Chiang Kai-shek

State Question 245: Oklahoma workmen's comp death benefits

State Question 245 Legislative Referendum No. 96 asks if death benefits should be payable under Oklahoma's workmen's compensation law. It would allow the legislature to fix the death-benefit amount, expediting claims and potentially reducing litigation. Labor and management favor the measure, but voter turnout may defeat it if not enough yes votes are cast.

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Foreign Submarines Seen Near Manila Coast

Manila reports that foreign submarines surfaced Sunday about 40 miles from Manila in Quezon province coastal waters. A spokesman would not specify how many subs, only that there were more than one, with markings unreadable. US Navy at Sangley Point declined to confirm ship movements.

Manila Philippines Defense Department Quezon Philippines Amenean Sangley Point Navy Department Washington

Mother of Two Dies of Polio in Oklahoma City

A 21 year old mother of two, Frances Jean Irvin of Roma City, died last night from poliomyelitis while at Children's Hospital. The U S Public Health Service reported Oklahoma ranked third in poliomyelitis cases for the week ending June 24, with 75 cases this year, down from 145 a year ago.

Oklahoma City Pollers Franees Jean Irvin Roma City U.S. Public Health Service Oklahoma Texas California

Oklahoma State Races Tighten Ahead of July Primary

Oklahoma City July 3 reports show veteran Senator Elmer Thomas and Rep. Monroney leading a close Democratic primary race with last minute vote appeals. Unopposed are Reps. Albert and Howard. Major issues include farm price supports and public power. Republicans nominate in tight Senate contests with Alexander vs Fields and others.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma El‘ser Thomas Mike Mony Tenough Carl Albert George Howard Wilson Thomas Senate Agriculture Committee Monroney House GOP W. H Bill) Alexander Johnny Murray William H Bill

Hurrying Ball Fan Back Tracks Today

A speeding baseball fan from Canton Ohio identified as Earl S Stanton hurriedly returned by police to four Cleveland suburbs after failing to reach Municipal stadium for a Detroit Tigers double header. He was jailed overnight in Independence after stints in Newburgh Heights Cuyahoga Heights and Brecksville.

Cleveland Canton Municipal Stadium Earl S. Stanton Detroit Tigers Brecksville Independence Cuyshoga Heights Newburgh Heights Frank W. Novak Stanton Cuughoga Heights

Three Killed in Weekend Oklahoma Highway Crash

Three people died in Oklahoma highway crashes at the start of the Fourth of July weekend. Victims include David Watson eight, Raye Elaine Hicks fifteen, and 67 year old K Priest. The fatalities raise the year total to two hundred twenty six.

Oklahoma David Watson Henry J. Watson Tilsa Raye Elaine Hicks Frank Hicks Yukon K. Priest Spire Watson Bay Tulsa Hicks Jar Panema Oxijs Spiro

Suwon Hit as North Koreans Attack Local Base

Dispatch from Charles Gorey reports July 3 4 in Suwon Korea where North Korean planes swept the town and nearby American personnel fled after small arms fire. An International News Photo team, including Rosie Ors..., observed jets downing one Yak and saw barricades and guards as residents disappeared.

Charles Garry Associated Press Korea Suwon Charles Gorey South Korea Tokyo Seoul Gerry Suen

Rayburn Clears Monroney on Farm Price Parity Bill

Oklahoma City July 1 House Speaker Sam Rayburn defended Rep Mike Monroney and Rep Albert Gore in the dispute over farm price parity. Rayburn said the 69 percent parity claim concerns potatoes and that Monroney backed 90 percent parity, while he corrected claims about who authored key bills and who supports high farm prices. Farmers Union leaders pressed Monroney to state his stance amid allegations of conflicting parity figures.

Oklahoma City Sam Rayburn D-Ten Mike Monroney Albert Gore D-Tenn Rayburn Walter G. Northcutt Lexingen Cleveland County Farmers Union Monroney U.S Senate Elmer Thomas Oklahoma Northcutt Thomas Gore ABA Norris Nebraska Oklahoma Farmers Union Farmers Union 2. H . Lawter Lawter

Beans Not Ulcers Satchmo's Trouble

Louis Armstrong, famed trumpeter, reports not ulcers but beans and mice caused stomach issues. He cancelled 21 bookings to February, stayed at a west coast clinic, and plans a 56th birthday celebration while doctors advise avoiding beans.

New York Louis “Satchmo Armstrong New Orleans Satchmo West Coast Sgt York

Record dividend paid by Oklahoma savings associations

Oklahoma City report shows savings associations paid 2568,000 in a six month period. John Mabr executive manager of the Oklahoma Savings and Lean League says it is the largest dividend ever paid by savings associations in a six month span.

Oklahoma City John Mabr Oklahoma Savings and Lean League

Scouts Dedicate Program to Recalling Freedom Milestones

At Valley Forge July 3, 50,000 candles lit an arena where Boy Scouts united in a ceremony recalling milestones of American democracy. The event featured multi faith services and a shared pledge to freedom of worship as a central symbol, led by Scouts and leaders.

Valley Forge Washington Uberty Radaaur Seout

Accessories For The Home Should Be Carefully Chosen

Designer Yasha Heifetz advises home owners to allocate about 70 to 73 percent of their budget to basic decorations and the rest to accessories. He urges careful selection to avoid clutter, recommends matching lamps and items to room size, and favors simple, well-crafted pieces over flashy trends.

Sue Gardner Yasha Heifetz Heifetz Carmer Heinitz Ben Fischer

Final day campaign plans set for governor and Senate candidates

Democratic governor hopefuls William O Coe and Johnston Murray outline Monday tours and last minute speeches across Oklahoma City Beaver Hooker Guyman Boise City and Lawton Edmond McAlester Pauls Valley Ada and other towns. U S Senate hopefuls Elmer Thomas Mike Monroney Raymond Fields and Bill Alexander prepare final day appeals with multiple stops in cities including Oklahoma City Edmond Shawnee Prague Guthrie and Meeker.

Oklahoma City U. S William O Coe P. m Johnston Murray Cne Panhandle Beaver Hooker Guyman Boise City Pauls Valley Ada U. S. Senate Raymond Fields Jones Harrah McLoud Shawnee Meeker Prague l Paden

Weather Outlook for Independence Day

The weather bureau forecasts generally fair conditions across most of the United States for the July 4 holiday. A risk of brief thundershowers exists in parts of the mid Atlantic states Ohio Valley Great Lakes eastern and southern Mississippi and Missouri valleys and late in the day in the east gulf south Atlantic plains and Rocky Mountain regions.

Washington Weather Bureau United States Middle Atlantic States Ohio Valley Great Lakes Region Mississippi Missouri East Gulf and South Atlantic States Plains States Rocky Mountain Region

Sgt York Remains Sidelined By Virus Pneumonia

PALL MALL Tenn July 2 Sgt Alvin C York World War I hero is ill with a virus pneumonia his wife says he is confined to bed after weeks of sickness His health reportedly improved yesterday York who captured 132 Germans single handedly earned the Medal of Honor Croix de Guerre and served on his Tennessee farm while recovering from facial paralysis last year Evidence of a testing device using harmonica parts and vibrating metal strips to gauge metal strength is described with the method and purpose.

Pall Mall Tenn Alvin C. York Bes York York

Well-Dressed Mother Wears Her Son In a Front Seat

Mrs. Roger Mills designs and markets a home made front carrier for infants called the MoMper. Crafted from cotton and rayon strips, the seat sits in a waist sling with straps supporting mother and child. Raymond Mills enjoys a hands free ride as his brothers interact with their mother.

San Francisco NEAX Roger Mills Raymond Mills Shanghai Country Hospital Mathers Mills Raymond Roger Lee Ralph Peeee

Sulphur Retail Merchants elect new board members

Sulphur reports several directors of the Sulphur Retail Merchant's Association were elected by mailed vote. Named on the board are F. M. Francis Eugene Frier R. B. Goffe R. D. Nurwood Jack Nowfin Fred Williams W. R. Stumpff and James Howe. James Howe is outgoing president and sits on the new board. A new president will be elected soon. Two attend deaf meet Eldon Davis and Ralph Shedeck left June 30 for San Antonio Texas to attend the Texas Association of the West and plan to visit near Mexico during their trip.

Spenali Sulphur Retail Merchant's Association F. M. Francis Eugene Frier Goffe R. D. Nurwood Jack Nowfin Fred Williams James Howe Marvin Stephens Eldon Davis Ralph Shedeck San Antero Texas Texas Association of the West Davis Shedeck Mexico

Baptist Conference Held in Sulphur

The Arouckle Baptist Association Worker's Conference gathered at Dougherty with Rev Sam Scant ran as principal speaker. Loren White Ed Chenoweth Herbert Matlock AV Smit and Raymond Quick led programs while Rev Elmer Gray of Sulphur preached the afternoon sermon. Cap W Dune from Sulphur served at headquarters.

Baptist Conference Beld Sulphur Arouckle Baptist Association Dougherty Sam Scantran State Office Loren White Ed Chenoweth Herbert Matlock AV. Smit Raymond Quick Elmer Gray Sst Church Sulphur

ABC Reports New Draft Act Details Exemptions

The article outlines the Selective Services Act changes under Truman, with registration rules for 19 to 26 year olds, possible 21 months service, and broad exemption categories including ministers, unfit individuals, aliens, state officials, sole survivors, conscientious objectors, and veterans. It notes voluntary enlistment reduced drafted need, ROTC and National Guard considerations, college deferments, and appeal processes.

Washington Selective Services Act Congress Truman National Guard Officers’ Reserve Reserve Officers Training Corps

Lions Club Ladies Night Set July 10

The Ada Lions club announces its annual summer ladies night at Aloha on Sheep Creek on Monday July 10. The event includes an afternoon of recreation such as swimming bridge and ping pong for Lionesses. The Tuesday meeting is canceled due to the July 4 holiday and election. Also note 85 percent of Ten y Valley has been mapped by the U S Geological Survey.

Ada Lions Club Aloha Sheep Creek

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Wnat Holland The Atoclater Press Savings Associations Fay Sgt. York HI Natrum W. Vooy NEA Duke Cap W. Dune Fram ABC By James Marlow Lions Club Teny Valley U.S. Geological Survey
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