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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1949

Page

5

Idte Liner Symbolizes Dock Strike Silences Hawaii

HONOLULU NEA report describes the Aloha Tower scene as longshoremen and warehousemen strike spreads from May 1. It notes $13.3 million in damages to Hawaii’s economy, sugar and shipping delays, 87,000 tons of cargo tied up, and 20,000 sugar workers voting to join the action. The piece cites tourism losses of about $2 million and overall island hardship, with labor and business seeking settlement while workers patrol piers.

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Gov Jester Found Dead In Texas Governor Dies Suddenly While On Rest Trip

Gov Jester dies of natural causes while resting after a lengthy legislative session. Lieut Gov Shivers will assume office next to continue duties as Texas handles the sudden vacancy. Official inquiry begins, with Houston homicide squad notified and a coroner's inquest planned.

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Oklahoma bond election stance on building program

A public message urges voters to seek full information on Oklahoma's proposed building improvement program before the September 7 special election. The speaker argues that bond funding avoids tax increases, outlines cigarette tax allocations, and contends bonds provide emergency building funds without raising general taxes.

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Beneficial Rains Reach Drought Areas Across Northeast

Rain finally arrives across eight northeastern states easing drought that caused crop damage in the millions. New Jersey losses are estimated at hundreds of millions, while New England reports about 19.1 million in crop damages. Temperatures cool after a front sweeps from the upper Mississippi Valley to the eastern seaboard, ending a prolonged heat wave.

New Drepser New Jersey Hal F Beem Hodo New England Mississippi Valley Seaboard Weather Bureau

Ada Rodeo Ticket Sales Start Strong This Year

Ada rodeo advance sales began with high momentum as 1000 plus tickets were sold in the first hours. Officials predict record attendance for five shows, with buyers purchasing blocks of seats for full events and some out of town inquiries received Monday morning.

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Oklahoma City Highway Projects Hit July Start

State Highway Director B Bailey announced the first half of July contract work totals 2 projects valued at 2 071 843 dollars. The scope includes more than 323 miles of road to be developed by contractors.

Oklahoma City B. Bailey Sai

Red Cross swim classes teach children to float and glide

The progressive Red Cross program guides beginners from fear of water to independent skills. By eight weeks instructors assess progress with check sheets and advance students through a sequence from water entry to basic strokes and safety tests.

Red Cross

Polio Ward Overcrowded As Crippled Children’s Hospital Sees Surge

Tulsa polio ward capacity was exceeded with 200+ patients under treatment at Crippled Children’s hospital and related facilities. Officials report beds pressed into service, no emergency wards, while state groups plan a meeting to address the crisis. Several convalescents may be moved to University of Oklahoma quarters. new cases rise in Medhester and Pittsburg county with a record 20 cases.

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Three Killed In Plane Crash Near Roanoke

A July crash near Roanoke killed three men including Charles F H Mowsa III, 52, Chicago manufacturing executive. Surviving was W E Watson of Chicago. Pilot Jack Hadden and Ehner West of Lincolnwood also died. a motorist reported the wreck.

Roanoke Charles FH. Mowsa III Chicago Deakh Morse Mairbariks-Marseana Company Jack Hadden Pilot Ehner West Lincolnwood W. E. Watson

County 4 H Parade and Workshop in Ada District Courtroom

A county 4 H Club demonstration and parade events for girls are set in Ada’s district courtroom on Thursday, July 21. Activities include a Record Book Workshop, herbarium and insect collection displays, and recipe notes for pickles with sessions led by Home Demonstration agents and club leaders.

Ada

Pontotoc County dairy meeting endorses silage program

At the county agent’s office the Pontotoc Dairy Herd Improvement Association voted to adopt the program under Virgil E. Stout supervision. Grass silage feeding was praised, with reports from members on silage harvesting plans and farm trials. Dairymen outlined contracts, crop judging set for July 21, and enthusiasm for Lespedeza silage trials at Gibson and Welbers farms.

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Dust and sprays curb cotton pests on local farms

In two weeks, five dusters dust cotton to fight boll weevil in the county. Farmers test arsenate dusts and chlorinated camptane mixtures, while demonstrations show 2-4 D spraying against ragweed and weeds. Visitors attend at the Experiment Farm as Burke from the Commercial Farmess’ Avia plans timber land demonstrations.

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