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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
4
An essay argues for mutual benefit between producers and consumers. It claims a shoe maker moving into Oklahoma creates jobs and taxes, benefits the state, and that regulation is often excessive. Competition should keep prices fair, and producers are allies, not enemies, of the public.
The Virginia Democratic primary yielded Senator Harry Byrd a strong renomination as part of a broader rebuke of federal spending. The article notes Byrd’s economy stance, his powerful local machine, and his position against administration critics in Washington. It also observes shifts in Congress with older lawmakers yielding to younger faces.
A reader from another state argues against not welcome signs in churches and says churches generally feel welcoming. The writer notes personal experiences across many denominations and large cities, urging the author to attend with friendship and reverence for holy things.
The article profiles Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia and his large family, detailing seven brothers and six daughters with their prominent spouses and positions. It notes notable careers across law, military, education, and government. It also reflects on farming beliefs and a cautious approach to agricultural claims, plus a Chicago convention photo scene and a political slogan.
Sylvia Porter argues Democrats may win if full employment returns by November but a prolonged steel strike risks unemployment and food shortages. She suggests the party must seek a settlement before election, though no action lies within its power. The piece notes Chicago convention pressures amid political maneuvering.
Senator Alexander Wiley urges a working agreement between Republicans and Democrats for the rest of the year. He calls for formal or informal consultations with leading Republican foreign policy experts and the administration to present a united front on international issues amid global tensions.
Perle Mesta hosted a late night party in the Mayfair Room at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago after the Democratic convention. Over 400 guests attended including Ethel Merman, reporters, and photographers. Attendees from Newport and prominent political figures mingled as buffet supper and cocktails circulated.
Weekend guests gathered in Vamoosa as the Sharbers hosted Jack Sharber and family from Shawnee. Oklahoma City visitors included Mrs Grady Graham Jr and Mrs Warren Graham with Durbin family. Tulsa guests joined Doc Heard and Luther Brown at Graham and Graham households. Allen and Seminole visitors came to see Harper and Sutton families. Lorene Foran and Jimmy from Oklahoma City spent the weekend with the Foran family.
Mrs. Ida Hannah returns to her home in Murphey Texas after spending several weeks with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Merrell.
Mr and Mrs Claude Starns of Arkansas City Kansas spent the weekend with Jim Wilson and Betty Lou.
Mr and Mrs J C Hannah and Mrs Molly Dyer of Murphey Texas visited Mr and Mrs Oscar Merrell Friday. Mr and Mrs Ed Zwaicher on a business trip to Ada Monday. Mr and Mrs Orville Ingram and children and Mr and Mrs Leo Davis of Oklahoma City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Earl Sparks. Mrs Jamie Freeman and Mrs Ruth Hays of Tulsa visited Mr and Mrs Alford Robertson.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Jar of Delano California visit Mr and Mrs Bill Steelman Mc day. Mr and Mrs Jackson plan to move back to the community soon. Arlene and Geral Hollaman of Davenport spend the weekend with Ed Sharber and family.
Sidewalk merchants in a port city sell coats to heat overwhelmed workers. Officials decree workers must wear coats in offices, prompting vendors to rent jackets outside principal buildings for employes to wear while entering.
Rose Marvy Mullins of Tulsa spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Mullins.
Moscow papers provide full coverage of the three Russian women sweeping the discus, led by Nina Romashchukova setting a new Olympic record. Emil Zatopek’s 10,000 meters is described in detail. Walt Davis and Charlie Moore are not mentioned in the recount.
A local Ada newspaper reports higher investor yields from matured funds and re investments. The notice highlights favorable returns for readers deploying money into trusted Ada area schemes.
The second day of the summer activity program for Blue Birds and other girls ages 7 to 10, sponsored by Camp Fire Girls, featured swimming instruction, music, refreshments, and outdoor games at Glenwood Park. Staff include Miss Mary Ella Reynolds and Miss Ann Henderson, with Mary Ann Vance as local director. Next week Camp Fire Girls will start a similar program for older girls.
Buenos Aires doctors say Mrs Eva Peron remains in critical condition after a weekend improvement. The wife of President Juan Peron underwent a major operation last fall and no official diagnosis has been released. Argentine workers funded statues in major cities as Peron presented his wife with a Grand Collar of the Order of the Liberator San Martin worth a vast jewel collection.
Mrs. Oscar McClay urged her husband to rise as a windstorm battered their Centralia Illinois farm. The top of the house blew off and bricks rained onto his bed, narrowly saving him from harm.
Two Canadian Air Force planes a Vampire jet fighter and a Lancaster bomber crashed in brush country 30 miles from Bagotville Quebec during a joint U S Canadian air defense exercise. One of seven aboard was reported definitely killed and rescue teams were dispatched to the wrecks about 130 miles north of Quebec. More than 800 planes participated in the week long drill testing defenses against long range bombing.
President Truman pledged to inform Missouri delegates and his alternate Tom Gavin of his preferred Democratic presidential nominee early, while preparing a "give em hell" speech for Chicago. Separate shifts in support emerged as Sen. Hennings indicated a new favorite after Barkley’s withdrawal.
United Nations planes and artillery bombarded the Chinese held crest of Old Baldy as U N soldiers dug in on the southeast slope of the western front near Chorwon. The hill has changed hands repeatedly with estimates of Communist casualties over 1300 while Allied losses were not announced.
A U S court in Wiesbaden dismissed nine black market counts against Mrs. Katherine Reed wife of an American Air Force colonel. She still faces seven other counts involving currency gas coupons and coffee as a Michigan socialite plaintiff awaits trial.
Wreckage of a plane missing since Monday with seven Manitoba provincial government employees aboard was sighted last night in swamp country miles north of Winnipeg. Air searchers reported the wreckage appeared to be the missing craft but fog and darkness hindered positive identification.
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