Ada Weekly News Retabulated 1947 edition details
This item lists publication notes for The Ada Weekly News with references to consolidation with The Ada Evening News and other papers, including dates and circulation details. It documents editorial and business offices, mail rates, and post office classification. It mirrors a historic newspaper introductory page and printing context from Ada Oklahoma.
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Aca
Cirlancms Py
Coedi
Democrat
Poniotos County Veterin
Ade-Btarrat Ang
Ihe
Spee
Ada Evening News
Ade
Carriae
Mod
Wade
Ads
Oxia
Busines
Partial tribute to Bill Murray highlights Johnston’s own appeal
The piece argues Johnston Murray’ s voting success goes beyond his father Alfalfa Bill Murray’s popularity. It recalls W H Murray’s political career and tallies his votes in key elections, then asserts Johnston’s distinct appeal drives most of his votes despite his father’s enduring fame.
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Johnston Murray
W. H. Murray
Johnston
Murray
House of Representatives
Lee Cruce
Tom D. McKeown
J. B. A. Robertson
W. S. Key
Leon ©. Phillips
U. S
Josh Lee
Die is cast Truman stance on Pacific policy sparks debate
The piece asserts Truman's late war posture as necessary and warns that any Russian breach would be treated as war. It argues enforcement of treaties may deter conflict, notes shifts in Soviet leadership could ease tensions, and emphasizes public support for the president's international choices.
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Truman
Pacific
Russia
Hitler
Europe
Britain
France
Stalin
Using the land you own before adding more
W H Brents advises farmers to maximize current acreage by clearing useless timber improving land and pastures. He argues better returns come from enhancing existing plots rather than expanding size, noting similar fencing costs and taxes with improved pastures and richer grasses boosting cattle performance.
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W. H. Brents
How a Man Faces Rain and Hats in Public View
A reader wonders whether to shield a hat or let the head take the rain as men pass the office. Observers tally about 50 to 30 in favor of letting the hat get wet versus saving the head, noting the man’s pocketbook may steer his choice.
Sympathy for defeated candidates in primary campaigns
The piece reflects on the sympathy due to those who lost in primary elections and urges readers to value public service despite defeat. It praises the effort, notes how emotion and friendships influence races, and highlights the lasting value of connections made during campaigns.
Election Observations on Democratic Primary and State Trends
A columnist notes the Democratic Primary mirrored past patterns with familiar names capturing votes for secretary of state treasurer auditor and attorney general while Johnston Murray and Coe vie in a tight runoff Murray relies on personality and broad support though lacking a formal county machine and a big campaign structure. The piece also flags a rising migrant housing and education challenge for California and hints at broader implications for other states as farming demands shift with mechanization.
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Elmer Thomas
United States
Thomas
Thompson
Monroney
Johnston Murray
Coe
Murray
California
Korea War Tensions Rise Across Nation
The nation watches Korea anxiously as Russia remains silent on aiding North Korea. Russia accuses the South of provocation while no military moves are reported. Observers warn war could erupt if Stalin intended support, though no action has appeared.
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Korea
Russia
North Korea
South Korea
Kremlin
Stalin
Oklahoma Fourth of July Election and Record July Rains
An unusual July in Oklahoma features a Fourth of July election and heavy early month rainfall. The public appears largely content with the weather and the election, with a broad sense of satisfaction prevailing among residents.
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Oklahoma
Ada War Tragedy Touches Home With C 54 Crash
Ada residents learn Lt. Gerald W. McPherson was killed when a C 54 crashed in Korea. His widow Naomi and their daughters Rebecca and Lisa travel home via Tokyo to Ada with other war widows aboard Operation Raven. Mrs. McPherson planned to reunite with family in Ada after the voyage.
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Gerald W. McPherson
Rebecca
Lisa
Tokyo
Ainsworth
Naomi L. McPherson
Lt McPherson
United States
Omar Laughlin
Route 1
David
East Gardenia
Kenneth
McPherson
Dewey McPherson
Cullum
Ada
Becky
Laughlin
Ada High School
Byng
Farmy
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Yokohama
Tachikawa
Honolulu
States
Korea
Retreating Americans Grow Weary In Korean Front
In Korea near Chonan, North Koreans push 60 miles south of Seoul as U S forces retreat in fatigue, anger, and frustration at lack of heavy weapons. Fresh troops arrive to bolster lines though no major unit has yet been committed. Weather disrupts air support and tanks, while prisoners describe their rough handling and morale dips rise amid artillery exchanges and delaying actions.
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C. H. F. Ring
William R. Moore
Korea
Chonan
Seoul
U. S
Charan
Onex
Gret
Feppy
Mancouria
Bari
Ada Jaycees Start Civic Project With Safety Lane Painting
Ada Jaycees selected two summer civic improvement projects after consulting city officials. They will begin Monday night painting safety lanes at major traffic intersections, with Yacob Mauch as committee chairman and Joe Bob Gale noting many members have been notified to ensure quick progress.
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Ada Jaycees
Ada
Jaycees
Yacob Mauch
Joe Bob Gale
Floridian maps pirate treasure sites in Florida
Florida assistant attorney general Ralph E. Odum and draftsman Warner Sanford published a colorful treasure map marking areas where persistent legends say treasure lies. The chart covers about 165 million dollars in potential finds but Odum notes no digging yet. He favors the 25 to 35 million dollar Aztec gold aboard the Santa Rosa wreck off Key West as a prime target if feasible.
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Tallahassee
Fle
Florida
Ralph E. Odum
Warner Sanford
State Road Department
Odum
State Library
Library of Congress
Encyclopedia Britannica
Sanford
Santa Rosa
Key West
Apalachicola
December wedding trend tops in four southern states
Statisticians from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co report that in Mississippi, South Carolina, Arkansas and Georgia more couples marry in December, while Utah uniquely favors May for matrimony. The article notes June weddings dominate elsewhere, with July data in New York.
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New York
Ottawa valuation shows gains in Ovans county and Miami
Assessor W. H. Fergus reports Ovans county valuations at 22,029,198 with a gain of 2,016,523 from 1949 and Miami city total at 10,860,858. Both figures stand as records, reflecting increased property values and overall gains for the area.
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Ovans County
W. H. Fergus
Iami
Fergus
Wives of crashed pilot’s crew describe aid to troops
Mrs Naomi L McPherson widow of a C 54 pilot aboard a transport to Korea recounted how American women prepared meals and helped the crew during the Korean mission. She, with 18 other evacuees, landed at Fairfield Suisun Bay Base and faced fatigue and smallpox immunizations. The speech notes a belief the conflict may end in Korea, with many in Japan sharing that view.
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Fairfield - Suisun Air Force Base
Calif
Korea
Naomi L. McPherson
Ada
Okla
California
Pichi
Japan
Monroney Attacks Thomas Over Air Policy in Oklahoma
ANADARKO Okla rep Mike Monroney seeking the Democratic Senate nomination accused incumbent Elmer Thomas of killing the 70 group air force program. He said Thomas kept U S air strength limited to 48 groups and boasted about it in Ponca City. Monroney claimed his July primary loss was due to this policy and warned of weak air power during the Korean crisis.
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Anadarko
Okla
Mike Monroney
U.S
Elmer Thomas
Monroney
Anardarko
Thomas
Oklahoma
Ponca City
Russia
Army Seizes Rock Island Rail Line in Rail Strike
The Army seized the Rock Island Railroad on President Truman's orders as strikebreakers resisted moving trains. The Rock Island resumed limited service while AFL Switchmen's Union leaders refused to deploy their members. The army sought an injunction to curb the strike, and Washington officials lamented the workers' refusal to return.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Truman
Switchmen's
AFL
Arthur J. Glover
Washington
Virginia Berger Weds Roy L Cooper Jr in Roff Home
Virginia Berger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Berger, married Roy Lee Cooper Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Cooper of Mt. Vernon Texas, in a single ring ceremony July 3 at the McCurdy home with Rev. Thomas New officiating. The bride, a Roff High School senior and basketball star, plans to reside in Mt. Vernon after graduation.
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S. L. Berger
Virginia
Roy Lee Cooper, Jr
Roy Lee Cooper
Mt. Vernon
Texas
Thomas New
Paul McCurdy
Barbara Young
Red Bunyard
McCurdy
Glee Cuo
Fitzhugh High School
Reese Trucking Co
Mt. Vernor
Social notes of area families over holidays
Mrs Wilburn Clayton and Mr and Mrs Ned Davidson returned from Fort Worth after a week with two daughters and families. The report lists numerous visitors and trips including Galveston fishing, Texas vacations, and visits in Sulphur Springs, Holdenville, Ada, Tulsa, Sand Springs, Oklahoma City and Roosevelt.
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Grand Prairie
Texas
Eddie ‘Tingle and
W. W. Price
da Tingle
Albert Clayton
Wilburn Clayton
Karl Mrannig
Ned Davidson
Fort Worth
Frank Heary
Earnest Cushman
Don Cushman
Bob Lambert
Dayton
Davidson
Galveston
Handkerchiefs in New Shapes From Liebes Collection
Designer Mise Liebes showcases handkerchiefs in round leaf and three dimensional forms with raised petal free flowers, plus autumn leaf motifs and color pairings. A United Nations souvenir scarf features capitol buildings from UN members, and silk chiffon scarves with beaded trim offer evening wear options, all promoting coordinated color schemes.
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Dorothy Liebes
Queen Elizabeth
Mise Liebes
Liebes
United Nations
Hobart Names General Chairman for Anniversary
W B McDonald named general chairman of Hobart’s 50th anniversary celebration. The event marks the area’s opening to white settlers and will be held in late summer with plans for a yearlong observance.
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Hobart
Ok Z
W. B. McDonald
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HEWS
Bill Murray
By Chris Macgill
Ottawa
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Thomas Air Policy
Roff News
E. C. Barr
St .Anthony Hospital
Oklahoma City
Dick Tracy
South Rofs
Tracys
Kenneth Ables
Ft. Worth
Walter M. Crutchfield
Methodist Church
Mt. Sequoyah
Arkansas
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Winslow
Ross
Stanley Bullock
Hazel Bullock
Dallas
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Dale Fairchild
Betty Kay
Douglas Hudson
Sulphur Springs
D. Hudson
Ethel Smith
Lowell Hudson
Les Pogue
J. D
St. Louis, Mo
Pat
U. S. Air Corps
Wichita Falls
Mr. Pogue
Pia
J. J. Anderson
Barbara Ann
Glen Gauxch
Short Walls
Charles Singleton
Joan
Charles, Jr
Daisey Cagle
Paul Gallagher
Dewey Lee
Paul Teel
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Wreter
Dick Graham
Calloway
Janet Lindsey
Yliie Cagle
Aistes
Nieta
Ima
Sommer
Flmer
Fet Corporation
Commisal
Ray G. Weems
John Fh
Conner
Tadge
John Boyce McKeel Hoyt Driskill
YY A. Mowdy
Silas
Freeman
Cforge KR. Collins
J. P. Sugg
Richard Swink
Norma Jane
Richard Wayne
Harold Lee
San Antonio
George Washington
Georgetta
Qibsbas City
Mokey Johnston
Lenore Johnston
Coty Hendrix
Linda Kay
Houston
Jacok Ballard
Homer Hendrix
Paul Laseman
OCU
Raymond Seman
B. J. Fussell
Pauls Valley
Mrs
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Jimmie Fairchild
Earl Weaver
C. C. Anderson
Homer Leeper
Leeper
Geneva Jo Da‘vis
Holdenville
Rott
Alice Bates
Iis
K.P. Lay Shockley
Ben Harry B. Wright
Roosevelt
Melvin Strother
Jana Eilen
Tulsa
T. A. Strother
Leonard Binge
Amaryllis
Sand Springs
B. H. Waite
Mia
Joe Robnett
Bue Gardner
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