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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News notes its establishment in 1901 and lists pricing of $13.00 and 12.00. The readable fragment confirms publication history and cost details.
A columnist argues that large majorities do not guarantee correctness and cites history from slavery to voting rights. The piece warns against turning foreign policy into an election issue, questions tax increases, notes local tree shows, shares psychology adage, and lists birth years of presidential candidates to hint at age.
The essay imagines if Lincoln lived today he would receive various aid but would lose the core of his character. It argues that his wilderness upbringing, need to study nature, and self reliance shaped the steel of leadership that preserved the Union.
The Republican convention highlights sharp foreign policy differences. Taft opposes NATO and Western economic aid, rejects collective security and UN leadership, and favors air power. Eisenhower backs NATO, supports economic aid and collective security, favors UN engagement, and endorses broader military options. Regardless of winner, a foreign platform will guide the party.
The article argues progress in the southern states stems from natural resources and climate, not just Washington politics. It notes gas and oil, favorable industrial conditions, and shipping access as key drivers, while criticizing bureaucratic overreach and implied Democratic influence. It cites Senator Fullbright on Labor Department law violations and laments congressional inaction.
The piece notes rising drilling costs in the United States impacting oil wells and utility poles. Battelle Memorial scientists study cheaper methods with rockets and sonic waves. 1937 to 1948 costs climb. Freeport Sulphur and New York Telephone report high per foot drilling costs and long well depths. Oil industry totals show billions spent and slim profit margins.
An Ada NEWS Want Ad item notes higher returns on investments tied to vested amounts. The notice outlines terms for investors seeking improved yields and specifies eligibility criteria and process steps.
Oklahoma A and M officials warn that strong consumer demand for dairy products faces a possible feed shortage due to drought and high wheat prices. Dairymen may have less autumn feed and higher prices, though a forthcoming visit by Stanley Andrews and upcoming Farm and Home Conference offer some counterpoints.
County Agent Jess Barber notes a peanut field on the Charley Moore farm that previously failed to sprout peas five years ago now shows growth and improvement, illustrating ongoing pasture rescue work in Oklahoma.
A Superior Court jury in Los Angeles ruled Evans Charles Thomas 29 the phantom sniper must die for the murder of Nina Marie Rice 25 mother of two. The verdict makes the death penalty automatic and a sentencing date of July 11 was set while 12 other charges await rulings. Thomas admitted firing at six women and a girl to satisfy a sex urge. psychiatrists deemed him sane.
Paris says Russian sentries detained Jean Benoir, personnel chief for Berlin commander Pierre Carolet, at the Frohnau border for 24 hours before releasing him. The incident followed a Soviet checkpoint clash delaying eight trucks of a roller skating show en route to Kiel.
The Soviet government informed the United States it would not renew the lease on the American Embassy Building beyond December 31, 1952. The site next to Moscow University is slated for expansion, and the Indian Embassy also faces relocation. The building houses 51 people with annual rent about 62 500 dollars. Ambassador Kennan operates offices there while residing at Spasso House.
The Navy unveiled a four percent model of the atomic power powered Nautilus submarine. It will be pug nosed resembling a hammer head shark. Officials say the model reveals no size or equipment details while confirming central reactor placement and a shielded crew area for walks above it.
The list names J. D. Garr Ray Goodwin as Sheriff candidates in Pontotoc County and Ray C Jones as Corporation Commissioner George R Collins as Representative No 2 and I Jake Blevins as additional candidates. The announcements are for the Democratic primary set for July 22 1952.
Newark reporter notes Jimmy McLaughlin aged eight months began smoking after finding his father’s cigar. His mother and Dr. Nathan Zuckerberg call him precocious. Jimmy counts six cigarettes and one cigar daily and says he likes fun girls and wants to play baseball for the Giants.
The Penn sylvania Hospital announced the successful completion of a rare operation transferring a three inch section of the aorta from a deceased 19 year old to 46 year old John Chatman of Philadelphia. The seven hour surgery replaced a weakened aorta to prevent fatal rupture and Chatman is recovering well.
Edward Burgdorf a 35 year old railroad foreman from St Louis married Betty McMahon 21 in a elopement to Piggott Arkansas both from St Louis Burgdorf had sought a wife with ten thousand dollars to start a business but after receiving nasty letters he decided to marry for love Betty agreed they patched things up saying it is best to marry for love
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