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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1949
Page
2
The United States Europe Aid program tests amid Greece’s nine-year war scars. The Economic Cooperation Administration targets roads bridges canals and fuel for revival. Efforts focus on health power irrigation agriculture schools hospitals and industry with $62.6 million spent in year one.
Wilson W. Brewer of Fort Worth shares an autobiographical account tied to the Panama rebellion. The sprawling narrative alleges U S. and Panamanian intrigues, failed arms deals, and the involvement of Arnulfo Arias and Roberto Arias, with Brownie Eye claiming connections to aviation and covert commissions.
Four Ada men join a 26 day patrol training program at Highway Patrol headquarters in Okigsama City. Oberot Bennett Jim Seip mann Harold Platt and Loren Stewart start a four month leave from their police department for the expanded trooper program in Oklahoma. Bennett and Shipman will receive training aimed at improving their conduct and effectiveness.
Morrison, director of rural education and extension, will attend a state health meeting in Oklahoma City July 30 to discuss health access and services. Robert Grady Met, Dr John R. Racker, Dr Gracy Matthews and state medical society leaders will participate with attendees from medical and health organizations.
ROANOKE Virginia July 2 A Hastings court jury found Lee Buddy Scott 2 guilty of first degree murder in the church slaying of Dana Marie Weaver and fixed his punishment at years imprisonment The young high school athlete heard the verdict calmly Dana Marie his classmate was also 6 It took exactly two hours and 15 minutes of deliberation to reach verdict The core man E T Pettiggen indicated the jury was considering a first degree conviction When it asked Judge Dirk A Rosxde whether life imprisonment would be allowed Scott would be par donc or percent
Police Chief Cecil Smith said the training program is rigid and intended to prepare officers effectively. He insisted that the program remains the standard framework and is not subject to casual changes.
The state prison committee approved a plan to create a reformatory at McAlester to house about 200 inmates in dormitory living. It will classify prisoners before placement, shift some to Granite, and offer vocational training, academics, and religious programs under a chaplain to promote reform.
Weekend church services at the Assembly of God and Fillstown Baptist are noted along with VBS kickoff on July 1 through July 3 for daily sessions from 9 to 12 30. Visitors and arrivals from Ada Oklahoma City Yale Parsons and Ulysses are listed along with family visits and local travel mentions.
Paris dispatch notes Moscow and Madrid exploring a Soviet Spanish trade accord amid mutual hostility. Talks centered on ports in North Africa and repatriation of ex-Soviet citizens with Franco’s government, while Franco seeks prestige and access to Western alliances.
Fragmented Ada High School notes show Dean's List eligibility based on subjects and averages. Also details Major John W. Rodgers studying piano in Kyoto under Army Education Center courses for both military and civilian personnel. The report mentions highway safety jokes about Fourth of July travel and a chaotic picnic scene.
A garbled notice notes Monny back with interest and aParia doctor visit. The fragment mentions Ava Allen and a small daughter of Mr and Mrs Alles of Antlers Oklahoma. Further readable detail is limited and unclear.
An interview with Chiang Nai Shek, conducted in Formosa, urges the United States to reactivate moral support for the Chinese government against communism. Chiang asserts never giving up leadership of the Chinese people and warns the world against allowing communism to spread, linking China’s future to U.S. support and a united front among democratic nations.
Longtime resident Brundell died of gunshot wounds at Valley View tourist courts. A coroner's inquest ruled the death homicidal. Five men were questioned and released on a writ of habeas corpus, with details kept under tight police secrecy. The jury inspected the scene, noting blood spatter and a bullet hole in the wall.
Sulphurs Third Annual Hers ford Heaven Stampede begins with the Geanad Betry last night and Festinity tonigt. Five thousand seats available with 600 reserved. An iron mesh fence completed last week. Rubin Pointer, Bigin, furnishing the rodeo rock. Fred Hert directs the shows. W. B Lowrance is master of cexe. Special acts include Charlene Calvin Shawnee trick and fancy roper Roland Wilkerson the famous clown barrel racer and old men's TePne contest. Total purse 1956 dollars plus entry fees for roping saddle riding and other events. Street parade Saturday featured Roundup Blade from across the state. General admission tickets 1.20 and reserved seats 2.
Edward Winters of Haldenville says he carried more changes to rank than any other Marine. Enlisted September 1940 as a private, he rose through ranks to platoon sergeant, first lieutenant, captain, quartermaster sergeant, warrant officer, master sergeant, and second lieutenant again. He serves as division supply officer in San Francisco and plans to retire in Oklahoma with his wife and two children.
In Lawton Oklahoma on July 4 a plan for low cost rentals for noncommissioned officers and families moves forward. The army may convert barracks into 32 percent low time housing if needed, with government funded quarters at affordable rates if private rents rise. Contested rents set for NCOs on post range from 27.50 to 37.50 monthly depending on family size.
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