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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1948
Page
4
The article outlines two primary methods with run offs when no candidate gains a majority. It notes voters choose between the two leading candidates in a runoff, using a United States Senate race example where Kerr and Smith advance to a July runoff after Kerr led but failed to secure a majority.
The piece muses on Democratic drafts of General Eisenhower despite his reluctance to engage in partisan politics and questions whether he would serve if elected. It also comments on Truman’s nomination prospects, prison escape as a reflection on system efficiency, and a Senate runoff between Kerr and Smith, noting Kerr’s primary lead and uncertain campaign dynamics.
Next week residents around Cochell will celebrate a soil and flood control project in the Washita Valley. The event underscores terraces grasses and other measures storing water in the ground, reducing erosion and floods. Backed by the USDA, the effort highlights Bob Kerr's pledge to deliver real results if elected.
The piece reflects on the first primary’s outcome and public sentiment, praising civic tolerance and unity. It discusses tax policy, government service, and a hopeful corn harvest near Ada, noting hybrid corn on Charley Batts’s farm and potential yield. It laments spending, praising conventions-driven local business.
The county and state races drew strong interest Tuesday as voters favored favorites. In a tight county contest, Lewis Watson, a young attorney, trailed W. G. Long for the county attorney post by 25 votes. Sheriff races saw J. Dy Gear Jr leading a field of four, with Ray Goodwit close behind. Raymond Raing faded to third and George Latte last. Austell won re election as District 2 commissioner, defeating George Collins. District 3 saw Baek Thompson easily win reelection. Jake Blevins edged into Legislative Post No 2, succeeding T. P. Holt. J. P. races in Ada and Stonewall also produced winners.
SALESSAW Oklahoma reports B. W. Floyd, brother of outlaw Pretty Boy Floyd, appears set to win the Democratic nomination for Sequoyah County sheriff after strong primary returns. Floyd, 42, is expected to face no opposition in the general election and vows to enforce the law despite his brother’s infamous past concluding in East Liverpool, Ohio in 1954. Supporters tout his honesty and readiness to serve.
Six young men from Pontotoc County passed their physicals in Qkishoma City for Navy enlistment. Roy D. Presley Glen D. McGinnis Curry S BE Hodges Mick Williams Howard Boyles and another from Ada enlisted under the high school graduate training program for Interior Communications Electrician and general service. All will serve three weeks at the Naval Training Center. Recruiters urged recruits with GO NAVY.
Sheriff contenders J D Gaz Jo and Ray Goodwin led a Tuesday sheriff race in first campaigns. Gaar’s win was narrow with ar votes. Guar has never served as a peace officer. Gondwiry has long served as deputy sheriff. Raymond Rains trailed in third with George Latta far behind.
Ada Junior High principal A R Wallace was elected to the Ada city council to replace Dr Charles Spencer who resigned to lead East Central State College. Mayor Spencer’s departure moved Ed Huddleston to mayor and Joe Hensley to vice mayor after a lively council session. Traffic light projects on Seilli and Townsend streets were announced with repairs due soon, and a workmen’s compensation measure passed as city employees gained new protections alongside a renewed crackdown on Fourth of July firecrackers.
Washington reported a morale challenge for the armed services as peacetime draft plans create two concerns. Few men to be called may deter enlistment. lack of a visible enemy reduces perceived threat. Officials say the education section will explain why draftees wear uniforms and the purpose of the draft.
The Foreign Office reported that five British subjects were kidnapped in Palestine last night by Tegun Zv a Leumi, a Jewish extremist organization. A spokesman said the act will be treated seriously, with limited details provided and no identities released.
Fighting raged along the Tel Aviv Haifa corridor as the UN pressed to extend a four week Palestine truce. Mediator Folke Bernadotte said he would continue efforts despite uncertainties. Britain awaited a UN security council proposal as the ceasefire’s expiration loomed with no formal replies from Arabs or Jews.
A pre-dawn fire aboard the Swedish freighter Dagmar Sgien, ten miles off the Delaware coast in the Atlantic, left 39 crew aboard. Coast Guard cutters brought the blaze under control by noon with only one member needing hospital treatment.
Harold Sanders 28, who escaped Sunday from McAlester State Penitentiary, was recaptured Tuesday in Ada. Cecil Smith police chief located him at 315 South Stockton in the kitchen of Clere Bri. Sanders was serving multiple years for larceny and similar charges in Sulphur and was nabbed with Marilyn L. Smith, 24, who also escaped.
A union strike vote at the Sunray Refinery in Allen, taken weeks earlier, was recalled at a special union meeting Tuesday night. Union officials report a majority vote to strike exists among some members, while Sunray officials rush to oppose the plan. The outcome prompts a National Labor Relations Board investigation and a possible plant-wide election to determine union representation.
Former county superintendent Huff, a longtime local figure, faced backlash after clashing with Duke Blevins over party support. Huff, who recently left East Central College as head of the commercial department, remains a central name in local politics and education.
Major General T J Kanter announced the army and air force will continue recruiting after the draft bill’s adoption. Speaking at the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks meeting in Philadelphia, he cited 1,500,000 volunteers as proof of strong national willingness to serve and seize opportunity.
Marion McDowell Webster, 72, longtime local physician and Kiwanis charter member, died at his Ada office Tuesday evening after a heart attack. He lived in Stratford and Ada at various times and served overseas in World War I. Survived by daughter Mrs Donzit Granger of Ada, son Dr Barrell Webster of Alabama, and three grandchildren. funeral planned Thursday at First Methodist Church with Dr H T Blackburn officiating. burial at Oak Hill.
Unofficial returns list candidates and vote counts for Atoka County offices. Includes State Representative race winners B. R. Cook 3556 and Cecil Rains 92, plus multiple county roles such as County Clerk, County Assessor, County Commissioners, County Treasurer, and County Superintendent, with varied tallies for each candidate.
An eight year old boy, Lloyd Wayne Black, died when a gasoline transport truck collided with a 1946 model panel truck carrying his family. He became trapped in the wreckage and died at the scene. The accident occurred Tuesday night in Oklahoma City.
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