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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1945
Page
3
The speech notes China began fighting Japan on July 7 1937 eight years ago this week. It recalls the early aid was tiny while China bore the burden largely alone, and now allies have arrived in full strength in China’s ninth year of war.
War casualties list Oklahoma residents wounded in Navy service. Names include Antlers residents Mrs Vera M Hastings and Mrs Elizabeth Nelson among others, with towns Checotah Tulsa Nowata Enid Oklahoma City and many more, detailing ranks and surnames of service members.
Oklahoma Governor Kerr notes the State Penitentiary will fund operations from its revolving fund without new appropriations. He cites a limestone plant to supply 75 tons per hour for farmers, rail-rate savings, and urges preserving food amid global shortages with canning facilities nationwide. He also envisions future jet helicopters as travel’s safest form.
President Truman nominates Fred M. Vinson war mobilization chief to be secretary of the treasury, saying prompt action needed to tackle financial problems. He also backs Theron Caudle for assistant attorney general and Harold Judson for assistant solicitor general, with brief bios of each nominee.
The Fourth District American Legion convention in Ada drew 23 posts and 147 delegates from 33 possible posts. Clarence Dietz of Sapulpa was elected Commander J O Vernon of Ada Vice Commander and Homer Breeding of Stroud was chosen Executive Committee man. Lyle Boren spoke on German Prison Camps.
The program featured the first prize Auxiliary trio from Wewoka and the St. Louis Okla boys quartet directed by Ray Mayfield. State Commander J B Koch and Adjutant Elmer Fraker were also among the distinguished visitors.
Tulsa Oklahoma July 16 The Office of Price Administration will close August 18 and transfer functions to Oklahoma City. Acting district director J Bryan Miller said the move, announced in Dallas by regional administrator W A Orth, aligns with President Truman’s economy drive. Of 107 Tulsa employees, about 60 may move to Oklahoma City while others seek other jobs.
Mrs Erna Milde denounces continuing aid to Nazi refugees in Denmark, arguing Denmark should prioritize food for Norway and Holland instead after five years of feeding them. Ada News Classified Ads anchors the claim with financials.
Washington officials announced a new critical score for army discharge will be issued within two weeks, based on points up to May 12 and subsequent totals later this year. The four factors remain service overseas combat and parenthood, with a lower total than the 85 interim points, expanding eligibility for discharge on a point basis.
Washington July 16 CP Some passenger car owners including A card holders become eligible today for new tires for a bona fide change of address requiring a special gasoline ration This is the first time since rationing began any A card holders have been eligible for new tires OPA says the extension is needed as more people move between cities War workers moving between cities for production work may apply if tire failure occurs during a referee change of residence.
A World War II veteran, 2nd Lt. Roy Albert Wagner of Chicago, arrived at the Red Cross to donate blood as repayment for 27 pints of whole blood and five pints of plasma that saved his life after a French battle. Wagner, who lost his right leg above the knee and was wounded in Carenten near St Lo, says he donated a pint on V E Day week after returning to civilian status with his wife Dorothy and daughter Donna Lee.
Manila dispatch reports American mop up in the Philippines reducing Japanese forces by 4,879 dead and 608 captured in the past week. Total Japanese losses in the campaign reach 428,732 with 10,768 prisoners. Luzon accounted for most deaths at 4,222. American losses: 62 dead, 1 missing, 195 wounded.
The administration plans moving about 1.5 billion in annual food costs from subsidies to consumer pockets next year to align farm prices with postwar conditions and cut government outlays. Secretary Anderson leads interagency talks as groups back the subsidy abandonment and higher ceiling prices for meats dairy fruits vegetables sugar and other items.
The Coal County livestock judging team finished second at the Oklahoma Aberdeen Angus Breeders meeting held on the Bates farm in Ada Oklahoma. Carter County edged Coal County by two points as fifteen counties competed in the field day judged by Dean L Blizzard. Ernest Fanning and Ruth Floyd led Coal County with fourth and sixth place individual finishes. Other events included type demonstrations by George Freeman a barbecue for more than 700 attendees and talks by breeders from across the state and nation. Boll weevil counts begin weekly in Coal County to guide control measures with flea hopper counts high and dusting with calcium arsenate planned when infestations reach ten percent. Five 4 H club members assist in counts by sampling 100 squares and reporting infestation levels.
Washington announces lifting of domestic use restrictions on sewing machines. Major limiting factors include lumber castings and small motors and metal components. The WPB foresees the 1941 rate of 800,000 to 900,000 machines not reached until next year. sewing machines will not be rationed.
Pvt. W. C. Caldwell, on a routine guard tour at Abeadfn Proving Ground, Md., heard a noise and encountered a skunk. He retreated to the guardhouse and was relieved of duty. The text then shifts to note that cotton fabric letterheads are popular with many businesses.
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