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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1949

Page

6

Plane Lost In Rainstorm Over Bombay KLM Constellation

Thirteen American correspondents and 32 others died when a KLM Constellation crashed in monsoon rain near Bombay island airfield as they returned from a Jakarta Indonesia tour. The disaster, blamed on heavy rain, was India’s worst aviation tragedy.

Bombay India Americas KLM Indonesia Datel Persane Bari Italy Charles Grotke Christian Science Monitor Wear Lynn Mahan New York Kim Karachi Pakistan Santa Cruz Netherlands Kariekerbocker WOR Burton Heath NEA The Newspaper Enterprise Association Famerlces Nat. A. Barrews Chicago James Branger Houston Tex Fred Colvig Denver Post Elsie Dick Mutual Broadcasting System Falco Business Week Charles Gratke Boston S. Berton Heath Hone Darien Conn Bertram DL Hulen New York Times H.R. Eincerhotker Vincent Mahoney San Francisco Chronicle George Moorad Portland Thope Dorothy Brandon New York Herald Tribune William, R. Mathews Tucson Aziz Constellation Mathews Manila Brandon

Chiang Pushes Pacific Anti Red Pact Idea Amid Skepticism

Chiang Kai-shek presses the notion of a Pacific anti Communist pact underwritten by the United States as India and the United States express doubts. His Philippines visit aims to keep the idea alive while Washington shows limited enthusiasm.

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Defense Job Only Half Done After Two Years of Planning

The piece critiques the Truman administration for lagging in industrial mobilization planning. It notes the National Security Resources Board has faced leadership gaps, while the Munitions Board and its staff develop an electronic system to estimate material needs, convert strategic plans into concrete supply lists, and push stockpiling and procurement reforms for a future war.

Washington Bernard Baruch Truman Industral Mebdizaton Bauch National Security Resources Board Hasen Mien Wallgren NSH Arthur M. HT Bonala Carpenter Munnitens Munitions Board TRO Ekectronic War Production Board Air Force Aratt Bax Chiefs of Stati Alaska

Polio cases rise in Arkansas with deaths and urgent care

In Arkansas the polio outbreak grew to 24 cases since January 2 with 13 deaths including 23-year-old William J. Fenny, a former machinist from Arkansas Park. State authorities labeled Arkansas in a serious epidemic stage and called for nurses to assist. 4 H events and related activities were cancelled. Governor McNairt noted Davis Hospital Pine Bluff would have beds and urged savings measures.

Eiee Rock Ark Wiliam J. Fenny Macine Arkedeipita Park Tenny Red Cross Arkansas McNrath Davis Hospital Pine Bluff Sce Leo Levi

Road Regraveling Plan Totals 56.7 Miles in Pontotoc County

Pontotoc County plans extensive road work in 1993, with 56.7 miles of resurfacing and reshaping approved for federal aid secondary funds. Projects include 600 cubic yards of gravel and reshaping near Stonewall and 6.2 miles on SH 59 toward Verdin City, plus additional stretches from Raff to SH 99 and Stonewall to Jerse. Estimated costs reach $185,000 for one segment and up to $87,800 for another. The highway commission has approved the plan and will seek Public Roads Administration endorsement.

Pontotoc County Sugg Department of Approval Stonewall Wapanucks Tunelo Adler Hi Aia Verdin City Peacrans Raff Pittstowm Pra Pomtatec Wonaty Public Roads Administration Pontotecounty Drinawe Jerse

MP Corporal Held After Shooting Near Plane Crash

A military police corporal was held on a second degree manslaughter charge after a fatal shooting near a wrecked jet plane. 7 year old Marion Noreen of Brainard died after the shot in East Nassau as her fiancé Waltge Martin and his sister in law Maude Shaw stood nearby. The corporal, Dallas Hilliard Thompson of Empire California, said the pistol fired accidentally when he tripped while running toward voices in the woods. The incident followed a crash that killed the pilot and involved Air Force personnel patrolling the crash site.

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James R Mitchell on Leave from Navy Post

James R Mitchell, son of Mx and R Mitch Abute four Ada, arrived in Tal y on October 10 for sixteen days emergency leave with his base unit. He enlisted in the US Navy last year in Houston Texas and trained at Naval Training Center San Diego. He then attended radar school in San Francisco for six months and the combat information center school in San Diego for one month. He is currently a crew member of the USS John W Thompson and will return to the ship in Seattle, Washington after leave.

James FR. Sacer Rds TS. Wavy R. Mitch Ada Bia James Navy Houston Texas Saate Naval Training Center San Diego Cal San Francisco Combat Information Center USS John W. Thompson Bove Are Mitchell Thomassn Seattle Washington

Oklahoma cowboys win roping contest at Lara mile

Yesterday in Laramie many cowboys competed in a rope and tie roping event. Nowata Osla Shoate Welster posted the fastest time of 184 seconds for five steers, defending his win from last year. Clare Meigtyre and Dick Truitt placed high with solid showings as the weather permitted a display near the main building.

Larakie Wyonly Nowata Osla Shoate Welster Webster Hie Clare Meigtyre Kiowa Ohio Dick Truitt Stonewal Ohla

Revolution of air conditioners to curb communism

A reader proposes a bold plan to cut aid to Lower Stebhovia and fund universal air conditioners in U S homes to improve rest, morale, and productivity. The idea links cooling, reduced delinquency and divorce, and even diminished crime to widespread air conditioning use, urging readers to contact their congressmen.

United States Harman Persin Carr Wantil Stebhovia Gommeek Self Government Iies

Liquid Fuel From Coal Rear Success at Louisiana Gasification

Government tests at Louisiana Mo gasification facility report a four hour run with full evatment burners producing 70 000 standard cubic feet of gas per hour from coal with hydrogen carbon oxide and nitrogen content detailed. Officials call results better than anticipated and note no undesirable trends during the test.

Louisians Washington P— & Bank Step Louisiana, Mo Bureau of Mines James Rove Jume Ak Boyd

Two Small Girls Injured in Tumble Caused by Shock

Two small girls, Kay and Barbera, were injured when they tumbled during a yard accident and were taken home. Kay sustained injuries to her hands forearm and legs but remained conscious and is improving. Barbera was severely shaken and also shows improvement as she recovers in hospital.

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Steel Labor Crisis in Washington Signals Possible Steel Strike

Washington shuddered as a steel labor dispute moved into federal mediation with a looming nationwide strike set for next Saturday. CIO President Philip Murray planned to return to Pittsburgh to help steer policy as executives and union officials weighed a 2 July strike. The action threatened to affect about 300000 workers under No-Strike clauses and potentially top 700000 across steel mills and fabricators, with ripple effects feared across autos and heavy industries.

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Reburial Held for Sq Bob German

Services for Sgt Robert German were held with reburial in Quintara cemetery after death in France on August 5, 1944. He saved two squad members from a burning tank during combat. survived by widow and daughter, with several relatives attending from Ada and Tulsa. Remaining notes mention Purple Heart award and family ties.

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Lamp fashions expand large lamps and decorative bases

The current lamp market shows strong demand with buyers selecting larger table lamps and durable designs. Prices drop about ten percent for better types as shoppers seek 35 inch tall lamps, china and pottery bases, glass shades, and varied color schemes to suit modern and classical interiors.

Dad Voor Childress Wpa Bry Thades China

Fittstown News Social World As Local Visitors Arrive

Joe Pettignew of Davia visits JM and Mrs Buster during the past week. Mr and Mrs John Pratdson, son of Ft Smith AR, and Mrs Guy Wilks and son Clay visit Rose­dale. Miss Melbx Woods of California weekend with SR Plino family. Burrell Howery family and Troy Blevins spend Saturday in Oklahoma City. Sorman Graper of Evansville Indiana visits his brother and family. Moy LS Chambere at Phoenix arrived Friday night to visit. Sam Meeshail.

Miss. Melbx Woods of Celifaraig SR. Plino Mr. and Moy LS. Chambere Pooenix Fittstowr Sam Meeshail

ParnelL A L Pitching Starter In All Star Game

Mel Parnell of the American League will start in the All Star Game against a National League ace to be chosen between Warren Spahn and George Mullin. Parnell, 29, has won nine and lost five this season, a surprise selection by manager Lew Boudreau amid ballot drive by 4.5 million fans. The NL starter options include Spahn of the Braves or Munger of the Cardinals. both posted strong records. DiMaggio, sidelined by heel injury, was not included in the scene despite voting support.

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Clarita News Highlights Church Attendance and Local Sports

Large Sunday attendance at two Clarita churches with Paul Marsh sermon at the Methodist and Sherman Cannon at the Church of Christ. Local gardening and spray inquiries issued to residents. Mary Moore visiting the Magisbys. Clarita Raiders defeat Gaer Corner in baseball as half the Choxtow league season passes, with Darvas pitching for Clarita and GreenWood for Gaer Corner.

Paul Marsh Methodist Church Anc Sherman Church of Charist Mich Cor c Mary Moore J. S. Magisbhy Clarita Reiders Gaar Copner Swaday Clarita Darvas Dor Green‘wood Gaar Corner Clarita Raiders Bee Ua Agerse Ralph Radfey Clifton Hardy

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