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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
4
Historical note lists the Ada Weekly News lineage from 1908 with consolidations into the Ada Weekly Democrat Pontotoc County Enterprise and Ada Star Democrat plus references to The Ada Evening News and publishing details including pricing and mailing terms.
The article argues the Democratic platform leans on past achievements and promises continued civilian agencies, wartime unity, and a lasting peace. It highlights Truman as a strong vice presidential pick, Roosevelt seeking a fourth term, debates Dewey versus Roosevelt, and notes Wallace’s removal amid regional objections.
The piece weighs the prospects in Germany and Japan amid censorship and unrest. It argues a collapse of the German military regime could hasten peace, urges continued production for war needs, and notes hopes shadowed by Hitler’s possible assassination attempts.
The piece argues Germany cannot win and may seek internal terms or aid from Allied missteps. It contends Hitler risks endless bloodshed for no gain, while Allied advances erase occupied territories and threaten German survival. It also attacks political unfairness over Governor Kerr in the Marland textbook matter and defends Kerr against accusations of protecting wrongdoers.
A meditation on Gideon’s courage and clever tactics using 300 men to rout a vast Midianite force. Gideon’s selection, the lamp and trumpet ruse, and the follow-up chase are praised as timeless spirit and strategic insight.
Washington Correspondent reports the 1944 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was controlled by four rival boss groups. The four Irish leaders and CIO allies battled for influence while Roosevelt pursued a fourth term, with Dixie senators and party veterans mix in.
Tulsa report says Peter M. Iverson owner of Iverson Tool company died yesterday at age 72 leaving a visible mark on local industry. Iverson founded the tool firm and was known for his engineering contributions and community work. He is survived by family and colleagues in Tulsa.
In Los Angeles police traced a theft fronting City Hall and confirmed the missing car was in fact a municipal police vehicle.
Robert E. Hannegan of St. Louis was re-elected head of the Democratic National Committee. He pledged to weld factions for a Roosevelt Truman ticket victory and outlined campaign fund goals and staffing changes. Truman indicated plans to run with the president while delaying resigning from the Senate War Investigating Committee chair.
News from Ada reports strong public excitement as Ada's four day rodeo returns August 10 to 13 with five shows and eight thousand dollars in prizes. Reservations rise as fans book hotels early and ticket money arrives before the official system is set up. Ada organizers and visiting crews promote the event across southern Oklahoma and nearby Bonham Texas.
Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard will speak before state farm leaders and government heads at a banquet in Oklahoma City on August 8. He will be introduced by Governor Kerr.
Two Coal Countians were reported killed in action. Pvt. Hubert Lee Fields of Centrahoma, 22, killed in France June 16, had a 13 month old son and is survived by wife Viola and mother Maebelle Holman. Pfc. Carl Vernon Lovingood of Atoka, in the 45th Division, was killed in Italy June 11, son of Mrs. C. H. Lovingood.
A bay mare was struck and killed by a taxicab at the Ada fairgrounds as it started to cross the highway Friday night. The rider, a girl, suffered minor injuries after falling into a ditch. Two riders were bucked from horses and a horse and rider fled the arena before the crash. Investigators offered few details and other riders continued after the incident.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announces a new driver license schedule effective Monday July 24. Examiner Highway Patrolman Bill Pound will restart exams in Ada Tuesday morning and continue to Coalgate Tuesday afternoon, then Atoka Wednesday morning. Lt. Bert Powers confirms the arrangement.
Mrs. Parrie Britt of Ada learns of the death of Lt. Jack Ledbetter 21 after a Navy Marine plane crashed in the ocean near Santa Barbara California May 286. Survived by mother Mrs. Carlie Ledbetter two sisters and Lt Homer Ledbetter brother. Ledbetter Scout Star and Ada Troop 9 member. remembered as promising flyer and popular son.
Two Oklahoma servicemen were awarded Silver Stars in a Washington announcement. S/Sgt Raymond V. Hightower, posthumously, led a repair crew to restore battalion wire communications after artillery fire cut lines in Italy February 17 1944. Capt French G Lewis of Watts led a tank assault on the Gustaf line January 29 in Italy and evacuated wounded under fire after his leader fell.
Mr and Mrs W R Smitham of Dallas visit Ada staying with Mr and Mrs John P McKinley and Mr and Mrs Paul Anderson. Mrs Smitham is sister of Mrs McKinley and Mr Alderson. Accompanying them is Mrs Rod Murchison of Newark New Jersey, a sister of the Smithams and the McKinleys. Mr Smitham is Dallas city manager and former Farm Security Administration director for Texas. The party will return to Dallas late Sunday. Leonard Rowntree selective service medical director comments on national health.
Ada News brief notes that the lead in pencils is actually graphite, correcting a common misconception within a North American context. The column presents a concise fact likely from a readers’ inquiry observed in the paper’s want ads section.
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