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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1948

Page

5

Dont Expect Much Action on Truman Recommendations

Washington July 27 President Truman outlines a broad program to curb inflation housing and a United Nations loan but Republicans control Congress and are likely to resist. The piece notes the main support for a $55 100 000 U S Housing loan and the political risk for Republicans if they do nothing as prices rise ahead of November elections.

Ames Marlow Washington Tar Congress Truman Fromm United Nations New York Cme Republicom Cony Prewman Amdokaus Trajan’s. Meng Livigit Novermber

Olympic Sars Ready For Friday Start

London dispatch reports clouds and heat boost U S confidence as track and field squad trains at Wembley. George Sanich leads high jump readiness with solid Steger heat results. Stonich clears high bars, others show form. Two setbacks hit sprinters Willie Steele and Herb Douglas with leg troubles before Friday events.

Weston Marmot London George Sanich CLA Uxbridge United States Fredyerpic Ceaord Stonich Willie Steel Sam Diego State Herb Douglas Pittsburgh Steele Douglas

Former Adan Killed In Oregon Accident

Vernon MecCauley aged 37, a former resident of Ads, was killed by a dangling tree at Mitchell Oregon on July 23. The body was shipped to Wicks Art for burial arrangements announced. He was husband of Gertrude and father of Alten and Joyce. McCauley worked for Jackson and Payne Lumber Company.

Vernon MecCauley Ads Mitchell Oregon Wicks Art Lerten Gertrude Summer Davinise MB Ears Ada Meek Canksy Alten Joyce McCauley Jackson and Payne Lumber Company

Contrasting Legal Damages in Singapore and London

A Singapore press piece contrasts a London case and a Singapore case from the same day. An English six year old in London and an Indian laborer in Singapore were awarded damages by courts for injuries suffered in a motor vehicle incident. The report notes severe injuries and mentions the Singapore Indian Rebounds, with text describing a leg injury and legal outcomes.

Singapore Singapore Prep England Ondon Marrek

Family Eviction Petition Sparks Constitutional Rights Debate

A disturbing scene in Chickasha involves residents protesting an eviction petition alleging the Schaeter family is violating housing rules. Mrs Schacter defends constitutional rights to assemble and discuss politics, while neighbors threaten violence and authorities offer limited protection. The episode includes a National Guard sergeant and local ministers seeking calm as broader action remains uncertain. The report also notes a 15-run baseball game in Chickasha and Gov. Reynolds heading to Europe for study.

Army Mitchel Epperson de. Spencer Tex

Don Kaye Fights for Sons in Bitter Court Battle

Hollywood leader Don Kaye won a bid for custody in a Tulsa court after a heated dispute with his mother Mrs. Irvin J. Metzger over his three children Freddie, Philip, and another son. Metzger claimed theft charges under Indiana law were filed to seize custody, while Judge Albert C. Hunt issued a writ of habeas corpus and dismissed Indiana extradition. Kaye, who recently remarried, said the family conflict destroyed his home as he sought to reclaim his boys from Metzger, who says she has cared for them since the death of Kaye's first wife.

Oklahoma CIFY Hollywood Bart Soya Indiana Kaye Secon Dodgert Albert C. Hunt Tulsa Hunt Irvin J. Metzger Angola Freddie Pillip Maye Mocomba Angeles Indiama

Giant Plane Makes Cross Country Hop

FATUXENT NAVAL AIR STATION Md July 28 The Constitution biggest airplane ever to cross the country did it in ten hours and nine minutes yesterday The 184000 pound giant second of the built by Lockheed Aircraft company naval transport Dew a 2606 mile course from Moffett Field Calif at an average speed of about 260 miles an hour The plane had the help of tail winds ranging from 20 to 29 miles an hour at 19000 feet Some time was wasted dodging thunder storms between Chicago and Washington and flying low over Washington National Airport and Andrews Md air base The Constitution will be flown to Washington tonight and remain until next Monday when it will be taken to Idlewild Airport New York for several days After that it will be brought back here and then flown back to California for completion of tests before being accepted by the navy The navy had not yet accepted word of the giant planes They were built at a cost of 27000000

Fatuxent Naval Ate Station Lockheed Air¢talr Naval Transposts Dew Moffett Field Calif Orsahs Chicago Washington National Airport Andrews Constitution Washington Idlewild New York Cal- Hornis Navy Witer

Veteran Teacher Degree Graduate in Education

Veteran teacher from the Choctaw Nation began teaching in 193% and will complete a bachelor of science in education this summer with majors in elementary education and English. She is mother of two and has four double majors. Sophia Worman, Garvan, Carter, Love and Stephens are among colleagues mentioned.

Dirs Sophia Worman Sangeet Tris Mra Campbell Garvanio Fou

Konawa Community Notes and Obituaries Briefs

Local notices from Konawa include memorial services for Set Fo dr a parish member, with arrangements at Wednesday service. birth announcement for Benny Rhodes and Mrs. Rhodes of Meeker reporting a son named Invim Fy born July 20 at Shawnee City Hospital. Community updates cover church activities, installations at Masonnic hall, and revival plans at the Methodist church August 18 29 with evangelist John Salter.

Benny Rhodes Meeker Hosipital Shawnee Invim Fy Methodier Church

McFarland Plans Teaching Career After Graduation

McFarland intends to teach mathematics at Wetumka High School after graduation in August. He previously attended East Central College in the 1930s, taught junior high and high school in Hughes County for 12 years, and later returned to East Central. He works in conservation and is active in soil conservation work, with roles on the county board and as a supervisor. He belongs to the Masonic lodge in Holdenville and is listed on the national honor roll.

Earl EB McFarlant Wetumka Auteuat Mir. McFarland East Central Highehood Hughes County Te Kes Ernanihy Sei Masonic Lodge Holdenville MicPassend Holderville Mei

Densford Leads Pistol Shoot Bid For 146 Title

Densford aiming to regain the Oklahoma Grand Pistol crown by leading the annual event. He scored 2 1 843x200 in four centerfire matches in 39 caliber pistols, finishing first in the national match course for 3s with 72. Other events include four matches for 22 caliber and the carp ail war course for any call count in determining.

Flessal Chasies Denstord Shayenee Okahema Densford Zymy Chicaze Pearraw Carp

Pentecostal Camp Meeting Draws Big Sunday Crowd

Nine states were represented as a packed Pentecostal camp meeting at East of town with cars parked along the road. Tampa preacher Fred Sanders delivered the sermon amid plans to address a $50,000 debt at Southwestern Pentecostal Mission College in Oklahoma City during the afternoon service. Leaders praised the attendance surge as camping space filled. the camp runs through Sunday with sunrise prayers, youth service, and evening sermons by local ministers.

Molinass California Colorado Marioa Arizona Texas Namsas Missouri South Carolina Artanis Oklahoma Ray Fred Sanders Tampa Fia Medi.ness College Oklahom City Corvin Petive Portctae County He Wartiwomery Fred

Scouts Paint Air Markers At Ada Armory

Scouts completed painting air markers atop the Ada armory led by a group including Joe Floyd Gene Winittinatom Lindell Smith Robert McCollum and the Isader squadron members Vernon Founta and others. Additional markers will be painted soon at nearby towns by the same group and supported by parents.

Ada Toca Joe Floyd Gene Winittinatom Lindell Smith Robert McCollum Isader Vernon Founta Off Sunerwall Pittstowm Allen

Tests in Swimming Classes Interest Old Creek Swimmer

Berliners and intermediates completed a three week course with 28 Beginners passing major tests. The program lists included deep water entries, various strokes, turns, and endurance feats. Advanced course tests ranged from back and breast strokes to dives, floats, and long swims. The note closes with Bevin on Berlin rights and Soviet policy.

Red Cressy Beniiner

U S and Britain impose new limits to Berlin zone

Berlin July 26 United States and Britain banned increments of train flow to the Soviet zone amid tensions over Berlin. American officials cited technical difficulties as a reason while Western allies pressed for a breakthrough in the blockade. London and Berlin reports signaled a push toward coordinated action with France as talks on a broader German settlement continued.

Berlin United States Britain Germany Wysgizny Gaaue Ceecunea SS Micuilles Steneaee Paul Arkerat Pian Stratepr Londor Pees Russia Easlier Lucius. D. Clay Soverauc Gerrary U. S Sory U. S.sconemng Cooperation Administration

Ada area residents travel and local moves noted

Mrs Luther Jones and her mother Mrs Charles Jones of Ada travel to St Louis to be with Mrs Jones sister Mrs H E Taber whose son is ill. Ann at Tulsa visits her mother Mira. Aaron Walker head of the National Guard unit promoted to captain. Families relocate to Ohio Ridge Tenn for atomic plant work. J A McMraith brother in law funeral held Mt Vernes HE. Mrs Truman Dallas and children go fishing. Ed Prewett sells home and moves to Osl Ridge Tenn. Lee Woodard and Cattrall lease Himmer's Cafe now Lee's Cafe.

Luther Jones Charles, Johneom Aida St. Louis Jones’ Sizeter H. E. Taber Jim Meeks Barbera Ann Tulsa Thissday Mira Annie Jones Wine Jerry Beverly Robert Lyne Aaron Walker The National Guard E Ed Prewett Alen Osl Ridge Tenn Atomic Research Victor Luke Jo Ann Vesta Stout Alfreea Mary Louise Virgil Juke Temet Speigives Nowats J. A. McMraim Mt Vernes

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