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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
6
Berlin reports compare area bombing with pinpoint tactics and note German officials' mixed views. Officials cited British area bombing as destructive and unnecessary, while American precision raids were seen as harsher but more effective.
James Marlow argues the United Nations hinges on the Big Five veto and public will. The five powers United States Britain Russia France China must cooperate or the UN fails. He notes sovereignty preserved by veto and envisions a long, uncertain road ahead for global peace.
Oklahoma City report notes a general salary increase of 60 to 400 dollars a year for Oklahoma College for Women staff in Chickasha. The regents approved building plans and discussed state building funds with higher education officials.
From Potsdam on July 23 observers see President Truman’s surrender ultimatum to Japan as a warning that Soviet participation in the Pacific war is imminent. The Washington broadcast, cleared at Potsdam, stresses that Japan cannot press the United States alone and must surrender promptly as the Big Three conference continues.
Washington July 23 congressional leaders see end of huge government spending but no quick relief in taxes as the 79th congress ends its spending phase. Chairman Cannon notes ongoing war costs but expects reduced appropriations for armed services and war-related civilian agencies as budgets ease.
The 15th Airforce, active from 1943 to 1945, will redeploy personnel and materiel to the United States and the Pacific for the war against Japan. At peak, the unit had 90,176 personnel and flew B-24s B-17s P-38s and P-51s, sinking thousands of tons of bombs and destroying hundreds of enemy aircraft while losing over 2,700 men.
Tulsa restaurant owners were informed by local OPA officials that only Washington held hope for relief from a ration point shortage. F C Bacon predicted that unless the situation improved 59 to 0 percent of Tulsa eateries would be forced to close or cut service.
The remark frames international status through food diplomacy and cultural perception, suggesting global power and influence hinge on culinary appeal and dietary influence. It hints at economic and political consequences tied to gastronomy in foreign relations.
Ada city commissioners awarded H. S. Moore the Broadway Avenue paving contract from Twelfth Street to the Frisco tracks with a bid of 23956.22, below engineer estimates. Work will begin scheduling after bond and preliminaries, about 20 days, with Ada Rodeo August 8 12 delaying only minor steps.
Washington July 23 Lower point values on some beef lamb and mutton cuts may be possible for the August period starting July A shortage of pork is not improving due to hog marketings. Factors lifting supplies include higher slaughter rates improved civilian distribution and a new slaughter control program reducing black market activity.
London reports legal experts from Allied powers back from Nuernberg favoring it as the site for forthcoming war crimes trials. Conferences on trial methods and procedures resumed with likely agreement by week’s end. The returning American group was led by Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson.
Pi-Luther Miller district rationing executive in Ponca City received an unsigned card urging soap amid call for relief. Miller noted soap not under OPA control and joked he needs some himself.
An Ada News ad notice outlines higher returns on invested amounts for the audience. The brief item highlights revised rates and terms for advertisers seeking greater exposure through the vested advertising placements.
American Sixth Infantry division troops report capturing Banaue in northern Luzon and nearing a junction with Philippine forces on Highway 4 known as Skeleton Row. The drive has caused high Japanese casualties and ongoing prisoner surrenders as Yamashita remains elusive in the mountains.
The Ada area endured record high daytime heat this weekend with both Saturday and Sunday reaching 97 degrees. Overnight temperatures fell to 70 degrees Saturday night and were similarly warm Sunday night, causing widespread sleep disruption for residents.
American carrier planes bombed Yokosuka naval base as Nagato lay at a Tokyo Bay pier. British sorties hit airfields north of Tokyo while Japanese defenses offered little opposition. The raid reportedly involved about 1,500 planes, with 27 grounded aircraft destroyed and several hangars damaged.
A well informed source says Stalin and Chinese Soong near a broad program of cooperation after their talks. The plan would strengthen China’s role in the postwar world and bring a closer relationship with the USSR without implying a Communist China.
Dr. R E Naylor of Enid First Baptist preached the baccalaureate to 57 East Central seniors in the college auditorium. He urged graduates to seize opportunities to serve amid a world scarred by war as the commencement program follows Thursday at 10.
Pittsburgh County Attorney says Sam Brown a life term inmate is held on murder charges after he stabbed fellow inmate Carl McCartney to death in the prison yard. Witnesses recount Brown emerging with a knife following an argument in the pants factory. McCartney died at the prison hospital. Brown had been serving life for murder and five robbery counts.
Tickets for the Tenth Ada Rodeo August 8 to 12 are available at 106 East Twelfth on the Ameri can building south side beside Dr Welborn's office. Mrs. Bonnie Allen reports strong sales with many buyers choosing seats or boxes across the five shows. Secretary Earl McKendree and staff finalize details ahead of the Grand Entry July 8 as the South's Greatest Rodeo and steer-roping contest nears.
Four pet monkeys in City Park faced death, but the Medellin City Council voted reprieve and exile them to the jungles north of the city after the Animal Rescue League argued against execution for animals with no crime.
Holdenville hosts a county conservation day exhibit and meeting August 10 11 with speakers Hi Staton Horace Harper and Erdrim Hixson for pasture soil and entomology topics.
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