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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News records its publication details including year of establishment, circulation options by carrier or mail, and post office entry in Ada Oklahoma. The item lists pricing formats and indicates editorial department contact points.
The Chickasha Express reports a Grady County commissioner argues against vast county road networks. He notes earlier era self sufficiency with horse and wagon, time saved by long routes, and the high cost of maintaining thousands of miles. He suggests dropping two thirds of roads and focusing on a few improved routes connected to farms to avoid repeated repairs after rain.
The letter discusses unremarkable receipt of Civil Liberties Quarterly from the American Civil Liberties Union mailed first class in Ada with no return address. It argues fear of subscribing is illogical, asserts many groups contain Communist members, and praises humility courage and kindness of great men as a standard.
Rev. B. L. Williams cites Missouri observations on roads gasoline cattle and farming to compare Oklahoma unfavorably and urges lessons from Kansas City trips. He notes patchwork roads low paving and late terracing respond to flooding and agricultural practices.
The column lauds President Truman for prioritizing his sick mother Martha Ellen Truman over early world affairs. It argues the president's humane focus enhances public regard, praising his loyalty, kindness, and retained human touch despite heavy duties.
Congressman W. G. Stigler of the second district explains his vote against the initial labor bill and his support for overriding the president’s veto in the final version. He calls the measure a compromise and notes wide support in both houses. He adds that if the law is unfair Congress can correct it.
Senora Peron, wife of Argentina's president, reversed plans and dropped England from her European itinerary. The move likely saves Britain from costly photo coverage during her high profile tour.
The U S corps of engineers plans flood control to save topsoil and provide water, power, irrigation and recreation. It relies on levees channels floodways revetments and reservoirs with private contractors building the work. Congress funds progress and Truman seeks a ten year timetable.
NEA Service recounts war photographer Sherman Montrose of San Francisco halting a gas scare on Attu in May 1943. He waved troops back from a cresting ridge, shouting to quell panic and prevent disruption of the rear area and vital supply line.
Washington July 26 A review of the Robert Todd Lincoln collection at the Library of Congress finds a rich source of Civil War era material but no sensational new revelations. The nearly 1000 papers include many official documents and letters from cabinet members generals and editors. Experts caution it is too early for a final valuation of the collection’s significance.
Lemuel S. Jean, a night watchman in Bloomingtontown, has a peculiar but profitable daytime hobby. He tats handkerchiefs, doilies and pillow cases and sells them to a specialty shop.
Scientists cross cultivated potatoes with a wild South American species to produce a blight resistant variety that could curb losses from the fungus disease affecting millions of bushels annually.
Washington reports the 80th congress nears its mid term with a mix of bipartisan wartime cooperation abroad and sharp partisan fights on taxes budget and domestic issues. Lawmakers face next year’s elections while unfinished items loom including universal military training housing and wage issues.
John Massey, injured in a Wednesday night fight at 115 South Stockton, is reported fair. Hospital attendants verified a skull fracture. he remains at Valley View hospital. Ira Parker, later released on a $20 bond, knocked Massey after Massey tried to force entry to a locked beer tavern.
Reporting from London and Paris notes Western European states seek benefits from postwar aid while concern grows over Soviet influence. France appeals to Russia within the United Nations for cooperation on the plan as Moscow rebukes Western discussions. A rumored strategy cites Russian wheat as leverage to destabilize France and shift power to communists. In the U.S. inside the same dispatch, Northwestern State College names Jones Graves to head an audiovisual education department.
Five sixths of the global jute supply used for burlap and sacking cloth is produced in Bengal, underscoring the region’s pivotal role in the fiber trade and international textile materials.
Congress allocated nearly 120 million dollars for flood control and water conservation in the Missouri and Mississippi valleys. Funds target army engineers river work, reclamation bureau irrigation, and farm conservation with major dams like Garrison in North Dakota and Fort Randall in South Dakota receiving top allocations.
A congressional inquiry into the high cost of living and rising prices was assured during recess. Democratic senators relaxed opposition to Republican investigations, including a $50,000 housing probe, a $15,000 farm study, a five month extension of the Small Business Committee, a $25,000 inquiry into foreign and domestic trade, and a $50,000 probe into displaced persons and immigration.
Guymon Oklahoma reports that Texas county school districts have been reduced from forty four to eighteen under the provisions of the new school district reorganization bill passed by the last legislature.
The United States now has 110500 miles of trolley coach street car and bus routes, a two percent increase over 1944.
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