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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1944
Page
4
The Ada weekly newspaper history notes consolidation with several papers from 1910 to 1919. It lists publication dates and pricing for Ada Oklahoma editions and indicates postal and office details.
The piece weighs Roosevelt’s vice presidential pick, suggesting Kerr of Oklahoma as a strong convention choice to satisfy breadbasket states. It also polls Elmer Thomas versus Otten for Senate and notes Boren, Kirchner, Davison candidacies, with war and soil conservation ponds as backdrop.
The essay contrasts Israel’s rise and peril with modern nations, noting how leadership, obedience, and individual greed affect a nation's welfare. It cites an FBI probe of shipyard workers fraud and Achan’s theft as ancient lessons, and warns against idolatry in any form whether money power or pleasure. It also references wartime points about bombing, technology, and political elections.
The piece argues Soviet Russia will permit small private businesses to aid reconstruction, recalling Lenin era NEP. It suggests profit incentives could stabilize production, reframing debates among American leftists about capitalism’s merits and abuses.
Oklahoma City July 12. Mrs Ira Huff the only woman in the state legislature was defeated in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma County State Senator by Robert Burns. In 215 of 250 precincts Burns led with 15 527 to 7 784. County Attorney George Miskovsky also lost his bid for renomination to Warren Edwards who had 13 346 to 9 433 in 248 precincts.
Allied commanders Nimitz and MacArthur indicate further strikes across the Pacific after Saipan's fall. They detail renewed torpedo and air attacks from Ceram to the Kuriles, with raids on Guam Pagan island Truk and additional targets in New Guinea and the Indies. Tokyo acknowledges intensified Saipan raids and reports evacuations of children from Tokyo.
American light armored units advanced two miles along the Italian west coast and captured Castiglioncello, bringing the Fifth Army within eight miles of Livorno. Inland, infantry faced stiff resistance from Casale toward Pastina, while clashes continued near Lajatico with German counterattacks repelled.
Talks in Ankara involve Turkey Russia and Britain with Soviet and British ambassadors and Turkish leaders led by Premier Sukru Saracoglu. They seek assurance on postwar territorial integrity and Allied aims and how Turkey would be armed if it joins the war. Simultaneous consultations continue in Moscow London and likely Washington.
Secretary of Commerce Jesse Jones is recovering from a mild pneumonia at his Shoreham hotel apartment. His doctor released the news as an aide noted it was doubtful he could attend the Democratic national convention in Chicago next week.
A German report states Marshal Karl von Rundstedt, commander of German western armies, has been replaced “for reasons of health.” The note hints the health of the armies may be in question as well.
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