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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1948

Page

6

Force Idea in Berlin Crisis Is Abandoned

Western powers appear to have dropped forceful measures to break the Soviet blockade of Berlin in favor of diplomatic moves. Secretary Marshall said the United States will seek an acceptable solution to avoid war while Washington reviews new notes and reports from Gen. Lucius Clay. British officials dismissed rumors of armed action, while U S air forces conduct training over Heligoland as more troops and aircraft head to Europe to bolster defenses.

Berlin Washington Marshall United States Pruman Lucius Clay Mow London Wwer U.S. State Department Bertin Russlang U. S Germany Helgoland Balan Gerseary Americs England Athens Thrace Macedonia Frankfort Locius Feris Maurier Thorez Corumnist New York U.S Communist Party Chargrea Curtis B Lemay Trieste Arta Americas Ara Sir Peres Air Force Zene Materng Westers Vwisitime Englard Ota Tyra

Funeral Friday for Sgt Hamilton Civil War Era?

Sgt Hamilton Hamilton of Lula dies in service in England during the war. Born in Lula he excelled in school, joined the air forces, served as a ball turret gunner on a B24 on many missions over Germany. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from Lula school auditorium with VFW honors burial in Lula cemetery. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Hamilton.

Gene Porter Hamilton Lula England Germany VFW Virgil Hamilton

Oklahoma Draft Plan Nears Statewide Registration

Oklahoma officials announced July 21 that preparations to mobilize state machinery for the draft are complete and about 74 008 residents will register starting August Col Clive Murrey slated to become draft director, a World War II veteran described as diversor in prior service, though appointment timing remains unsettled.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Clive Murrey Murray

Funeral for Cpl. Art L. Lance Held in Ada

Services for Cpl. Art L. Lance who died of injuries in England July 29 1944 will be at Criswell Saturday at 2 pm. The body will arrive Friday morning. He was born January 2 1908 in Pittsburgh County and lived in Ada after moving from Pentatox Nouly. Survivors include parents Mrs and Mr Lance three sisters and three brothers.

Art L. Lance England Criswell Mira D.C Lance Cpl Pittsburg County Jam Pentatox Nouly Lo Vield Tex Miderbese Texes North Catalina Flacer N North Africa New York Treop Sicily Liverpool Normandy Ang Cer William FR. Lance Cambridge Engand Ada Ents Mrz. SN Calhoun Fresno Calif Dées W. J. Neely Alte F Lance James Ned Bugeee William R. Lance Shawnee

Charges Filed in Frontier Robbery Case

Robbery with use of force charges were filed Wednesday afternoon against two men, Sib Hager and Buck Morris, in connection with an armed robbery at the Frontier early Monday. They were arrested Monday morning by Sheriff Ray Goodwin and Highway Patrolman Glenn Clark and are in county jail without bond. One suspect had more than $60 found on him at arrest, money believed linked to the beer tavern robbery. The case is in the Perry Armstrong Justice of the Peace court.

Freanne Sib Hager Buck Morris Frontier County Jak Equity Ray Goodwin Entity Glenn Clark Justice of the Peace Court Perty Armstrong

Tucker Workmen Recalled to Jobs

About 300 Tucker Corporation production workers were called back to work today after a three week shutdown at the Chicago plant. The firm cited essential dies still tied up and disclosed a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation while noting a Detroit strike had affected operations.

Chicago Tucker Corporation Auton Securities and Exchange Commission Detroit

Mrs Jennie Ethis Seriously Ill at Home in Ade

Mrs Jennie Ethis is reported seriously ill at her home 233 West Ninth. She has resided in Ade for many years and is sister of Mrs O CL De Moss and mother of Mrs Troy Tipton Mrs Monroe Blake and Biull Bliss.

Jenais Ehtis West Ninth Ade O CL de Moss Troy Tipton Monroe Blake Biull Bliss

Peace in a World of Turmoil Amid Postwar Tensions

The piece blends reflections on Jeremiah with a collage of Associated Press dispatches spanning Berlin, Athens, Frankfurt, Cairo and more. It notes Truman’s draft registration, Soviet air sorties over Gatow, Greek guerrilla violence, Berlin’s fuel crisis claims, and U S political shifts, highlighting postwar unease and rising Cold War frictions. It references leaders, nations, cities, and events shaping early postwar geopolitics.

Washington Jeremiah Japan Germany Russia Europe Lansing Honchly Associated Press Jerendah Jeremi Truman Petisons Berlin Gatow Tate

Oklahoma Plots Land Attack in October To Show What Can Be Done

Oklahoma City plans a one day October event to demonstrate farming recovery. Massive labor and machines will transform a neglected square mile west of the city into terraced, erosion resistant land. Builders will raise fences, seed, and stage a three dimensional revival style program with speakers and music to showcase soil conservation efforts.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Oatahome Venturi Asanda United States Oklahom City Friends of the Tand Aizie

Margarett Harris to Receive East Central BH Degree

Margarett Harris, graduate of Boken Bow High School, will earn her BH degree at East Central in the third summer session. A two major in business education, she served three years in the East Central Journal office and was marathon editor for three consecutive years. Her husband Bill Harris, a 1947 East Central graduate, teaches mathematics and physical education at Washington School.

Margarett Howard Harris Boken Bow High School East Central Harris Easy Central Journal Mardarette East Central Bendh Harrises Aig Marnarett Bill East, Central Washington School

Telephone Rates By State Court

The State Corporation Commission must act on a petition for a permanent rate increase by Southwestern Bell. If granted, customers pay higher rates. if denied, overpayments are refunded. The proposal seeks to boost revenue by about 72 percent, funding expansion and attracting investment. Several states have seen hearings or actions. creates a state-wide increase in Oklahoma with various per party and residence rates listed for cities including Miami, Chickasha, Reno, Tulsa, and Enid.

Exthva State Corporation Commission A Lon Manley Lk. Prarry Oklahoma Sara Texas Missouri Arkansas Kansas Miami Bates

Wewokan Honored For Life Saving

WEWOKA Oklahoma July 37 Fort Ward honored cadet Henry C. King for life saving during a military review at Nelly Field. He received the Leforn Cude Save-A Lite award for carrying an air force signer to safety after a crash in San Antonio. The award included S75 savings bond and a bronze plaque. Smart a war veteran and ROTC member at Oklahoma A and M College is in summer training at Melly Field.

Wewoka Ward Wewroks Nelly Field Henry C. King San Antonio Air Force Igstner Smart Alertians Melly Field Oklahoma A and Mo College

New Moves to Settle Berlin Crisis Debated

Washington outlines a three point policy including a new diplomacy to Moscow to settle Berlin crisis short of war. Officials say talks focus on airlift to Berlin and a cautious approach to military posture, with 96 thousand U S ground troops and a strong air force ready for rapid deployment if needed.

Washington Yeadyine Barlin Tate Moscow Germany Gem Lueius D. Clay

Pay Out This Month From Parking Meters

City expects revenue boost as over 400 parking meters installed during the earlier administration begin to pay out this month. Payments have funded meter costs and filled city treasury, with officials estimating up to 16000 dollars added to the current fiscal year. A newer batch of meters adds months before total payoff, says J W Flint city treasurer.

J. W. Flint Ety Snancger

Manor Man of Semitic to Graduate at East Central

Theanas A Manor of Seminole will graduate this summer from East Central with a BS degree majoring in economics and government. He has been on the honor roll each semester, served in student council, and held posts including representative, secretary treasurer, and president of the accounting club. Manor, a 1942 Bayleys sigh graduate, attended Semandle junior college and Oklahoma University before East Central. three years in service with 14 overseas months. He is engaged to Jean Busd of Seminole and they have a daughter. He plans to pursue a master’s degree and remain active in politics and sports communities.

Theanas A. Manor Thomas Begu East Centret Ing East Central Tommy Bayleys Sigh School Semandle Junior College Oklahoma University W East Central Mr. Manor Infantry Wands Jean Busd Seminole Lynda Sua Tammy Tewure

AVC Convention Opens at Stillwater Campus

The state convention of the American Veterans Committee will convene on the Oklahoma A and M campus in Stillwater tomorrow. AVC chapters from Tulsa Stillwater Norman Oklahoma City Shawnee and World War II veterans organization will participate in a large get out the vote drive led by chapter head Low Pakiser. Nearly 400 million acres of commercial forest land are privately owned in the United States.

Stillwater State Convention of American Veterans’ Committee Oklahoma A. Ane BL College AVC Tulsa Norman Oklahoma City Shawsee United State

City approves budget and water flow survey plan

City council approves the general budget for the new fiscal year and authorizes action on water flow projects. City manager J. W. Flint to install four packer tracks for material handling, with two already in place and a third being installed. Ralph Belaney to survey sewer improvements. USGS to measure Byrds Mill spring flow, a key Ada water source, with state planning help. This marks the first flow-volume measurement in several years.

Actacity J. W. Flint Ralph Belaney United States Geological Survey Byrds Mill Spring Wiviely Ada State Planning and Resources Board USGS Iit

Stealing Made Illegal in Albany Oregon City Notice

Albany Oregon July 12 petty theft deemed illegal only for items under 40 dollars. City council passed ordinance to prohibit theft of any article costing less than 40 dollars while larger thefts remain in state courts. Odd insertion on French language origin appears in text.

Albany Ore Albeny Coluncil Alrezey Werboter

Forest service estimates timber near tidewater in Ruaskan forests

The U S forest service estimates that three quarters of the timber in Ruaskan coastal forests is within two and one half miles at tidewater.

U. S. Forest Service Ruaskan Tidewater

Truman Will Deliver His Own Message to Congress

President Truman will address a joint session of Congress next Tuesday after White House confirmation. He seeks inflation relief, civil rights for displaced persons and education funding, with a pending wage rise proposal and possible short-term military training plans.

Truman Washington White House Congress Charles &. Ross Ross

Americans Die in Flying Boat Crash Near Macao

At least six Americans and two Canadians were among 25 who died when a Cathay Pacific flying boat crashed near Macao en route to Hong Kong. One survivor, Won Yu, leaped from a window, breaking both legs. The aircraft exploded after hitting the sea about 6:30 pm Friday. Passengers listed include Mrs Nelson and her son and daughter, Mr and Mrs HMFL Hodgeon, Bal Cramer, and Cramer's mother Mrs H Berens. Cause not released.

Bong Kong Macao Hong Kong Wont Yu Hong Dr Nelson Hm.fl Hodgeon Bal Cramer Cramer H. Berens Summerfield East

Bicycles for Youth Project in Poland

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare plans to gift 345 bicycles to Polish youths who excel in the Ko Service to Poland movement. The government mobilizes over 2.6 million youths this year for national reconstruction projects and offers 16 hours of military training for those under 21.

Warsaw Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare Poland

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