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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News edition notes its establishment in 1901 and lists mail rates for Ada and outside trade areas. It appears as part of The Ada Evening News and includes editorial department contact, typical of a Historical Ada publication page.
The piece contrasts Athenian individualism with Spartan state loyalty and critiques rising autocratic ideas from Hitler Stalin and modern leaders. It notes East Central Memorial Building fund raising aims to reach 75 000 with about 20 000 still needed before October 1 and urges community support via Oscar L Parker. It also discusses lobbying politics the Progressive Citizens of America and reflections on retirement adjustment and a new air speed record of 623.8 miles per hour illustrating rapid travel from Ada to Oklahoma City.
Observations on the shift from one room to consolidated schools note gains in specialized teaching but warn of possible overreach and cost. Railroads struggle with equipment needs and new wage demands amid highway and water transport competition. George Evans mocks small talk on heat as poor IQ reflection.
The piece argues presidents fear being replaced as party leaders press to keep power. It traces dangers of self interest among advisers who push a sitting leader to stay in office. It cites Roosevelt Taft Wilson and Coolidge as examples of concern over succession and perceived indispensability.
A Vatican-like surge of spiritual renewal rises in Europe as Hitler’s derelictions fade. King George and Prime Minister Attlee led a national day of prayer in Britain while a Swiss study center at Caux prepares a world assembly for moral re armament from July 15 to September 15. Delegates from 26 nations and parliaments are expected, signaling a broader revival from England to France and beyond.
Questioned if a landlord can evict for not agreeing to rent raise under the new rent law. Evictions require valid causes such as nonpayment, nuisance, illegal use, or landlord’s own residence or sale to an occupant. The judge decides, state laws vary, and the new law wipes out several prior controls affecting motor courts hotels and certain dwellings.
Red Cross reports strong turnout for youth swimming at Glenwood pool Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. An adult class started with Sue Ann Clifton teaching at 2 PM Tuesday with future times to be announced. Admittance is free for children, but adults must pay. June Hatchett continues to offer individual lessons until 3 PM for those not in mass classes.
In Salt Lake City Merle Stewart recalls seeing a War Assets Administration surplus sale list item called trunk elephant one ot. He investigates assuming a joke and finds the term refers to a flexible nozzle used on cement mixers rather than harmless hardware.
London July 9 The government signaled a possible renewal of United States lend lease to avert economic distress. Deputy Prime Minister Herbert Morrison urged imports be cut 25 percent and production and living standards adjusted. He proposed transferring North and South American production across the Atlantic without immediate payment, echoing wartime lend lease.
A Berlin woman Mrs Volker was stranded at Tulsa airport during a layover when she misthought she had arrived in California. An interpretor helped identify her daughter Mrs Emma Klein of San Gabriel. They then flew to California with her daughter escort.
A two man U S Marine Corps recruiting team will operate in the Ada post office building from July 13 to July 19 to interview applicants for enlistment. Enlistees qualify for G I Bill benefits and, after training at the San Diego base, receive a ten day leave per Captain James W McIlwain, recruiting district chief.
Maj. Gen. Clements McMullen says B-29s will be stationed overseas most of the time with training flights above once per month. He notes weather may reduce winter flights and cites a Frankfurt dispatch showing 22 Smoky Hill B-29s in Germany and five more en route.
The House sent three bills to the Senate addressing Osage and Five Civilized Tribes lands in Oklahoma. One would let the interior secretary grant rights of way easements on Osage restricted lands for just compensation. Another would empower the Osage tribal council to set bonus values for mineral rights on Osage land. The third clarifies conveyance rules for restricted lands, defining jurisdiction between state and federal courts and probate oversight. Rep. W. G. Stigler introduced the measures.
More Than 30 Attend Story Hour with 24 girls and 9 boys including visitors from Dallas and Fort Worth. The Three Bears was dramatized by James Burgess Steed, Jackie Martin, Robert Pearce, Virginia Sue Rice under Mrs. Paul Graves. Next week Snow White is planned. Spade winners: Mickey Briggs, Bob Perry, Lewis Gray, W F Parrish, James B Steed. Girls: Rosalie Caperton, Dorothy Barnes, Caroline Ridling, Jackie Martin.
The United Nations Security Council voted 9 to 0 to approve the U S blueprint for arms reduction talks. Russia and Poland abstained and Russia warned it would not be bound by the resolution, pursuing its own proposal linking general arms limits to atomic weapon prohibition.
A weiter comments that this season prompts many to savor life while others pursue dieting, highlighting contrasting seasonal choices and attitudes toward health and enjoyment.
The House approved a Republican backed bill to cut income taxes by 4 billion dollars annually for 49 million taxpayers, effective January 1. It moves to the Senate where approval is expected, while Truman weighs a veto, with leaders predicting action soon.
The Associated Press notes flying disc sightings spread across 43 states including North Carolina with reports from Asheville Greensboro and Raleigh. Explanations ranged from radio controlled missiles to light reflections, as observers debated the source ahead of the Los Angeles exposition opening July 11.
Madill Oklahoma July 8 three men William A Keltner L D Niblett and Lee Wallace all of Tishomingo were held on murder charges in the slaying of 68 year old Harry Taylor whose body was found at his home between Madill and Tishomingo. County Attorney O C Barnes filed the charges.
U S crude oil production averaged 5 079 160 barrels daily during the week ended July 6 a decrease of 36 475 barrels from the prior week The Oil and Gas Journal reports Texas production fell 37 095 barrels to 2 251 855 Illinois declined 3 900 to 183 100 and Wyoming dropped 2 680 to 115 720
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