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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1951

Page

4

Changed Status on Bombing Bases Across Yalu River

Maj. Gen Emmet O Donnell testified at the MacArthur hearing that a November strike on Chinese bases across the Yalu would have been easy with few UN losses but now China has many Russian built planes and trained crews. He favors maintaining strong bombing capacity for a potential future broader conflict with Russia, suggesting not to waste effort in Korea.

Emret O'Donnell MacArthur Yala River Russia Korea

Russia’s Peace Move Viewed as Communist Admission

An Ore writer argues Russia gains favorable publicity by proposing a ceasefire, noting the move mirrors a past failing. Malik’s June 23 suggestion seems an answer to America, shifting the peace initiative to the Communists. If fighting ends now, Communists have not improved their position. UN forces control more Korea than the North.

Russia Malik Korea South Korea

Public duty urged to curb highway crashes and enforce laws

County attorney Lester A. Reynolds of Cleveland County urges citizens to act against traffic violations or report them to prosecutors. He vows full cooperation to prosecute offenders. The column also critiques the Long political clique and quotes Representative Page Belcher on price rollbacks and constitutional issues.

Lester A. Reynolds Cleveland County A. Reynolds Ada Reynolds

Weighing an Outsider's View of American Life in Jakarta

A Jakarta citizen, who spent six years in the United States at Ohio State, Fordham, and Columbia, criticizes Americans as loud liars, racially biased, and morally distracted by wealth. He urges his people to avoid American influence, claiming our values are hollow and our culture contaminates other nations. The writer disagrees, arguing American spiritual values endure and invites no change in our presentation of ideals.

Jakarta Java Ohio State University Fordham Columbia University America Pacific Iief Frizzenstoop War Department Barrymores General Features Corp

Is History Correct Examining Bias in Recounted Past Events

The writer questions the accuracy of history taught in schools and in Russian archives, noting slant in wartime books and state narratives. They argue rulers and leaders often receive credit for others' work and reflect on the difficulty for future researchers to uncover true facts across centuries and nations.

Sworth Stalin Caesar Hannibal Napoleon Russia

Warden Faces Challenge of Prison Reform

The new warden of the penitentiary is described as having definite ideas for handling inmates in an abnormal setting. The piece notes that no system is more than 75 to 84 percent effective and that even in free society authorities face trouble with offenders. It concludes that a good warden works and prays for guidance.

Werden

College teachers supply worry grows with population rise

College and university administrators fear a future shortage of instructors as population growth promises about a 50 percent rise in college students within a decade. Long training and high costs deter entrants, though normals expect normal conditions soon. regional retail shifts vary, Harper county down nearly 20 percent while Beaver and nearby counties show mixed results.

Harper County Beaver Panhandle Texas County Cimarron County

Explosions Rip Through Propane Plant in Newark

A rocket-like series of explosions at Warren Petroleum storage tanks in Newark set a citywide fire raging for hours. About 135 tanks were blasted skyward, with one hitting a gas station and another a printing firm. Nine injured. firefighters finally gained control by 4:30 p.m. EST as flames threatened nearby facilities.

Newark N. J Port Newara Warren Petroleum Sales Orp Printing Company Warren Company Doremys Avenue New Jerse I. Newark Charles Burnett

Marriage Off To Very Poor Start In Detroit

In Detroit on July 9 Ernest Maynarich wed Bartine aged 18. A disastrous reception left 18 of 69 guests hospitalized for food poisoning. Maynarich spent his wedding night in hospital, then returned home to find his bride also taken ill and hospitalized. The bride’s grandmother Emma Guenther 64 remained in hospital with heart complications. Samples were sent for analysis. most patients were discharged.

Detroit Ernest Maynarich Bartine Maynarich Harry Ernest Emma Robert Willson Department of Health Han Emma Guenther

Meteor Lights Up Michigan and Ohio

A bright fireball shot across Michigan and Ohio skies Saturday night leaving a smoke trail. Sightings were reported in Springfield, Cleveland, Toledo, Flint, Fontane, Lansing, Jackson and Detroit with Flint observers noting a possible ground impact, later unresolved by deputies.专家

Detroit Michigan Ohio Springfield Cleveland Toledo Flint Fontize Lansing Jackson Jason J. Nassau Warney and Swasey Observator Case Tech Sanienenaeiiend

Air Carrier Wing To Europe Soon

Washington July 34 The 433rd troop carrier wing the first air force unit assigned to Eisenhowers North Atlantic force in Europe will soon be on its way. The unit from northern Ohio will include about 42 C-47 planes at full strength and about 1,500 men. It is the first unit specifically assigned to his international defense force, though other air force units in Europe are available to Eisenhower.

Washington 433Rd Air Force Dwight D. Eisenhower North Atlante Force Europe The Ohio Eisenhower 43Ard

Backyard steak broiling and its grand ceremony

Cal Tinney reflects on backyard steak broiling by American men, mocking the pomp, rituals, and overdone theatrics. He contrasts kitchen skill, wind, charcoal debate, and social peacocking with humor, praising the Backyard Barrymores while noting the performers’ hammy flaws.

Oklahoma sheriffs call for stricter dog control laws

AADMORE July 7 Members of the Oklahoma Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association will be asked tomorrow to support tighter dog control laws. Oklahoma County Sheriff Bob Turner and secretary of the association will present a resolution seeking a revision of state dog laws. If approved, copies will go to the governor, both houses of the legislature, and all city and county peace officers. The convention will be held at Lake Murray.

Aadmore Okla Oklahoma Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association Bob Turner Oklahoma Lake Murray Turner Senate House of Representatives

Sheep cross border into Bulgaria ends in slaughter

In Skoplje Yugoslavia thirteen sheep crossed into Bulgaria seeking greener pasture. Bulgarian guards halted the incursion with an encircling move and opened fire. Seven sheep were killed. six survived the attack and fled back toward Yugoslavia.

Skoplje Yugoslavia Bulgaria

Plan schooling for civil defense workers stillwater

In Stillwater Oklahoma the first technical training school for civil defense workers will open August 1 and run two week courses through October. Volunteers will learn essentials of defense and survival and return home to teach others. The school is one of three nationwide organized by the Federal Civil Defense Administration.

Stillwater Okla U. S Federal Civil Defense Administration

Battle Looms On Controls

Washington reports the House Agriculture Committee moves to prohibit price rollbacks on farm products and to bar subsidies in any agricultural commodities. The panel's stance aims to extend controls for a year while Truman urges broad mobilization. Charles E. Wilson to address the nation Monday on sustaining war readiness amid Korea talks.

Washington House Agriculture Committee House Korea Truman Cooley D-Nc Agriculture Committee Office of Price Stabilization Charles E. Wilson Wilson Asian

Parasitic Lampreys Describe Eel Like Fish

Lampreys are primitive eel like fish with strong sucking mouths. Some species are parasitic and attach to larger fish to obtain nourishment from their hosts.

Government Thrift Drive On But Big Spending Continues

Washington reports a broad congressional push for thrift focuses on small items like travel funds lunches chauffeuring and vacations. Proposals aim to cut car purchases and vacations saving millions, though defense and wage debates cloud total savings in the 70 billion dollar budget.

Washington NEA U. S Truman State Department Congress Paul Douglas Ilinois Armed Services General Services Administration

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