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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
1
London dated July 25 AP reports Prime Minister Churchill arriving from Potsdam to learn the fate of his Conservative government as tabulation of Britain general election votes is expected tomorrow.
The Oklahoma State Regents allocated 3 276 000 dollars for a major building program across state colleges for the next two years. University of Oklahoma led with 1 092 000 dollars for classroom and related projects, with allocations to A and M College, Cameron, Northeastern and others for libraries, shops, housing and campus improvements.
A 12 year old Polish lad who fought with American troops in Europe and came to the United States as a stowaway may be allowed to remain. Joseph Eugene Paremba is held as de Portable while his story is checked. He may stay if found to be homeless. Cpl. Leroy Ritchey of Tulsa seeks to adopt him.
President Truman will fly to U S army headquarters in Frankfurt to review American forces with General Eisenhower. They will inspect the 84th Infantry and Third Armored divisions and have a luncheon before Truman returns to Potsdam for the Big Three talks. Foreign secretaries will resume sessions tomorrow morning.
Washington July 25 Henry Morgenthau urged returning budget preparation to the treasury a move that startled Budget Director Harold D Smith who said the treasury has never had that responsibility. Morgenthau also proposed tighter treasury policy control over spending lending borrowing and insuring activities of agencies including the RFC agricultural department housing agency and FDIC.
In Shensi province near Sian Chinese government troops clashed with communist forces. Maj. Gen. Kuo Chi Chih said government troops attacked and briefly occupied Chun yao district outside the communist border region but retook it with local garrison forces. Communist sources claim government attacks began and demand withdrawal to original positions.
Approximately ten percent of Minnesota's barley crop is allocated for malting. The figure highlights the portion used by breweries and malt houses, reflecting industry demand and crop quality considerations.
Troops of the 86th Black Hawk division arrive at Camp Gruber Oklahoma for a specialized eight week retraining program aimed at defeating Japan. About 15 000 seasoned soldiers are expected to pass through as European veterans return from furloughs en route to the Pacific.
Ticket sales for the Ada Rodeo set for August 8 through 12 began Monday andbuyers show volume well above last year. Mail reservations arrive daily as the grand opening nears three weeks away with events including the Rodeo Parade Round-up club convention and a Grand Entry at night. Kiowa dancer Steve Mopope from Anadarko will perform in colorful costumes. The east half of the concrete grandstand will be covered for comfort.
Commencement Thursday at East Central auditorium marks the achievement of 57 seniors as degrees are awarded. Dr. A Linscheid, president, delivers address titled Progress Fact or Fancy. Music features include Mrs. Dorothy McGee Stubbs on organ and Mary Ann Price singing The Recessional and Chopin Nocturne Op 48 No 1.
In Miami on July 25 a sailor from Toledo Ohio was found not guilty of manslaughter in the death of Ella Mae Eames 43 of Boston. Judge Ben C Willard told the youth to be careful of his drinking and company as he acquitted him of the killing in a hotel room.
Local Ada classifieds promise higher value from vested amounts with enhanced rate offers. Advertisers report improved visibility and longer listing durations driving more responses and inquiries from readers.
Norma Wheaton and James B. Diggs, both attorneys, filed proxy marriages for servicemen. Acting as stand ins in Tulsa, they have said I do 24 times, each ceremony conducted by Acting County Judge William K. Powers. Glenn Gaffney, shipyard manager, notes the plant-wide quits and leadership.
Big British ships join American units in the Pacific as Admiral Sir James Somerville describes a united Allied fleet. He cites 75,000 British prisoners and territorial gains as goals, and praises the Royal Navy U S cooperation and the fleet train concept.
5 000 ton raids coming as the Third fleet presses into Japan with carrier planes and battleships pounding Honshu and Kushimoto. Gen Kenney says air forces ready to deliver 5 000 ton strikes, with more than 5 000 planes to join in the concentrated assault on Nippon.
Harris Pollock father of Abe Pollock of Ada died at his Brooklyn home on Wednesday morning at 7 o clock He was 84. The Smart Shop owned by Abe Pollock will be closed all day Thursday in honor of his father. He leaves Abe and three sons and three daughters with several NY and Georgia residents among them.
General George C. Kenney declares Allied air forces can reach every Japanese target including the emperor's palace. He says 4,000 bomb capacity, many aircraft ready to strafe, and predicts crippling Japanese mobility with no beach opposition. He notes Japanese pilots and fuel are short and vows to pick them off if they hide. The mass air operation will be the greatest ever, controllable like water through a hose.
A fragmented political remark argues that minorities remain dissatisfied regardless of concessions and mentions transfer of the German population from Czechoslovakia. It also notes a tin can steel analogy relating to tank production.
A mass meeting is planned in Durant to consider the city's needs and to develop a plan for raising funds. The gathering aims to organize community support and outline steps for future improvements.
Representatives from 14 southeastern Oklahoma counties will gather in Holdenville on Friday for a district meeting of American War Dads. The event brings together veterans and local leaders to discuss veterans' issues and community support.
U S B 29s struck Mitsubishi refinery Hayama petroleum and Asatsuki oil facilities near Kawasaki in a two hundred yard cluster along Tokyo Bay. It marks the 12th oil target raid by the 20th Air Force with Mitsubishi refinery capable of about 10000 barrels daily. damage estimates from the July 13 Kawasaki raid were not yet available.
A Tuesday air strike by 625 B 29s of the 20th Air Force left Osaka arsenal Sumitomo and Kawanishi plant heavily damaged and Nagoya Aichi Butoku plant bearings district exposed as 180 planes landed damaged on Iwo. Recon photos show Numazu and Gifu cities severely ruined while Kure naval arsenal roofs are largely gone.
The Waterbury Conn Evening Democrat notes tariff policy as a leading uncertainty shaping global outlook. It frames the tariff issue as the loosest guessing game on the international horizon.
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