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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1944
Page
6
The Associated Press reports CIO endorsements shaped primary results across six states. Mayor Maurice J. Tobin won the Massachusetts Democratic nomination for governor as six-state ballots produced defeats for several incumbents and several PAC favored candidates trailed in contests for congressional and state offices.
Returns from 1865 of 3,670 precincts unofficially show results for multiple questions. Pardon and parole board 69,947 yes, 40,006 no. Turn general revenue surplus into sinking fund 71,830 yes, 30,511 no. Runoff 62,244 yes, 43,792 no. Board of regents for A and M colleges 58,836 yes, 52,768 no. OU regents plan 55,306 yes, 48,071 no.
Lt Gen Joseph W Stilwell reports a new milestone as Chinese 22nd and 38th Divisions link seven miles west of Mogaung to free the Kamaing Mogaung corridor from organized Japanese resistance. Myitkyina remains under siege with remnants, while overall north Burma casualties exceed 16 000 with over 10 000 killed in months May to July.
Pontotoc county pools will start a 35 cent per barrel increase August 1 under the oil subsidy plan affecting 302 Oklahoma pools. Beneficiaries include Ada east Allen shallow Bebee east Conservation Fittsworth Francis west Oakman and Clarita in Coal Robberson in Garvin. A 25 cent per barrel rise applies to Fitts south through subsidy payments.
Oklahoma City July 12 The primary returns show constitutional amendments approved creating a state pardon and parole board and using surplus general revenue to retire debt. A referendum restores the runoff primary plan. Proposals to create boards of regents for state colleges and the University of Oklahoma lead by margins.
Mrs L J Barton was informed a special memorial service was held July 2 at Hobbs Army Air Field post chapel for her son 2nd Lt Donald L Barton and two companions who died in a bomber crash on June 20 Also honored were 1st Lt Robert L Hammond and Sgt Harold R James Chaplain Clayton H Stowe expressed hopes for comfort and strength through faith in God.
Oklahoma City's second congressional district primary pits William G. Stigler and E. O. Clark for a rematch after Stigler defeated Clark in 1944. Stigler had no Democratic opponent, while Clark led J. Fred Brett in a bid to challenge in November.
J R McWilliams of Billings Montana appointed director of the PAW production division succeeding Donald R Knowlton who resigned in May He leaves his post as vice president and northwest division manager at Carter Oil Company Deputy PAW administrator Ralph K Davies says the appointment fills a crucial vacancy amid high crude oil and refining demands McWilliams was born in Barton County Missouri grew up in Iola Kansas and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1919.
In Somers Montana Grandma and Grandpa Rumley grumble as their grandson remains too young for service and their son’s honorable discharge ends their direct military involvement. Grandpa attempts to enlist but is rejected for being too old and the family notes Pvt. Phoebe A. Rumey from the WAC.
President Roosevelt reportedly prepared to urge Wallace as his running mate, signaling a preferred second term for the vice president while leaving the final pick to the Democratic convention. The plan, framed by a possible front porch campaign, contrasts with 1940 tactics and faces southern Democratic opposition.
Albany New Jersey July 12 Herbert Brownell Jr national Republican chairman accused President Roosevelt of using the title commander in chief as a pretext to stay in office. He said Roosevelt claimed to be a soldier and would seek a fourth term, noting the 1946 remark about a new president in 1944 and presenting his comments to Gov. Dewey at breakfast.
War analyst notes Allied home-front effort remains crucial as Hitler turndown comes from dwindling German resources. FEA report warns of near hopeless German position by year end, with transport crippled, manpower thinning to boys and old men, and Russia pressuring through heavy offensives.
Washington reports five weeks of Normandy operations show definite gains. Allied troops ashore with lighter casualties, established beachhead, captured Cherbourg, and built a base for further operations. About 54 000 German troops captured, while counters are limited and focus remains local to widen the beachhead and clear roads for movement.
Soviet forces under Gen. Ivan Cherniakhovsky widened a 20 mile spearhead advance toward east Prussia as the Red army swept along a 350 mile front. The drive threatened Kaunas Grodno Bialystok and Daugavpils with several towns already lost or under attack and an estimated 4 000 German soldiers killed.
East Central College opens enrollment for the August term with a five semester hour limit. Courses run July 21 to August 10, meeting twice daily six days a week. Instructors include Louis Boswell for general biology and heredity, Luther G Edge for method and psychos, M B Molloy for literature, Dr Edward Davis for history, Elsie Porter for home economics, and C R Cox for economics and sociology.
Presiding Judge Dick Jones of the criminal court of appeals and three state supreme court justices Earl Welch Monroe Osborn and Denver Davison were renominated on the Democratic ticket in yesterday's primary. J M Hill Tulsa led the Republican bid to oppose Jones with a quarter of precincts reporting. Co L McArthur Ada led in early returns for Davison and R B Drake Sulphur for Osborn. Robert E Lee Idabel won the Republican nod to oppose Welch. In Moscow Roosevelt's fourth term renomination was front page in heavy black type with large headlines.
A large electrical fin manufactures power trains and mobile railroad units to restore electricity in areas cleared of Nazis. These units are fully equipped to supply temporary power as retreating forces usually demolish utility plants.
Ada News Want Ads noteVictoria Falls in Africa stands more than twice as high as Niagara Falls, highlighting a dramatic natural difference. The item frames the falls as a striking geographic comparison using concise wording.
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