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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

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Uniform currency proposed for postwar Germany

Officials report Western powers and Russia favor a sound uniform currency for Germany for domestic and international use. A Potsdam era occupation plan, a two year Rhine and Ruhr stay, and commitments to keep Western troops in place were discussed, with French security demands amid warnings against reviving German militarism.

Alex H. Singleton LON Ruasieston Germany Russia Yasterly France Great Britain Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg U. S Bei le Lus D foureTnandy Denmlands U.S Americas Beltish Amet Amaticialk Rube Rhineland Soviet Monitor Red Stan Chistria Police Aitic Circus

Body of Former Local Student Returns From Philippines

Mrs. Lest Raines awaits the arrival in San Francisco of Lt. Albert D. Raines whose body is being brought back from the Philippines. He was an infantry officer killed in February 1945 during fierce battles, buried in Bana, and later honored as one of Texas’s 32 outstanding war heroes. A graduate of Ada High School, he attended East Central and was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma. Funeral arrangements follow arrival.

Lest Raines Aibert D. Raines Philippines San Francisco Li Palas Ani Banila Fir Ravick East Cuawal Rugore Tox Nan Shawnt Texas Raines Ada Ingh School East Centscalings Sigma Tay Gamma Ada Os M

Getting Bees Out Of Wall Is Easy

A 19th century tip explains how to force bees from a wall using a funnel and screen to guide the bees outside while denying reentry. The method is simple but effective, with the note that bees may crash back into the hive if not kept to a controlled exit.

Howard Smith Dairymay Francis Toa Sant

Stores to Close Early Except Saturday Nights

A local meeting decided on new store closing times with 5 30 pm on weekdays and special Saturday rules. Merchants discussed summer hours and left final control to store owners or managers to adjust as needed.

Air Corps Reserve Squadron Formation Meeting

Readers discuss forming an Air Corps Reserve squadron at Chaumeer port tonight at 7 o clock. Interested aviators including enlisted and officers urged to bring personnel orders or 201 files. Fliers mechanics and support staff needed to create a full squadron.

Chaumeer Sipport Air Corps Squaidean Ada A Luc Bayer Aire Reserve

Oklahoma Weather Outlook Sees Warm Weekend Rise

The forecast calls for a warmer period with temperatures reaching the 90s later in the week. Friday shows a notable rise, with high temperatures expected as heat builds across the region.

Stonewall Alumni Banquet Saturday

The Stonewall High School Alumni banquet will be held Saturday June a at 7 pm in the basement hall of the Stonewall Methodist church. Pete Ingram, president, will preside with a program of speakers and music. Rev. Downs and Supt BD H Duke are named speakers and Ingram will respond. fried chicken and redeeming dishes promised. Reservations not required.

Stonewall Dovns Stonewall Baptist Rehases H Duke Ingram

Eight Oklahoma Graduates Set for Annapolis Class of 41

Eight Sooners join 41 midshipmen in the Annapolis graduating class. The list includes Wildl im EL McClure, Alva Donald Hall, Davidson Jick R. Silvey, Henryetta Lee R. Howard, Horning Richard A. Cochran, Okemaky George Edward Goodwin, Robert Pyle, and Richard O. Wheeler. All but Howard become ensigns in the Navy. Howard joins the Marine Corps as second lieutenant.

Annapolis Naval Academy Wildlim EL. McClure Alva Donald. Hall Davidson Jick R. Silvey Henryetta Lee R. Howard Horning Richard A. Cochran Okemaky George Edward Goodwin Robert ©. Pyle Oklahoma City Richard O. Wheeler Tulsa Howard Mary Marine Corps

Gale Statler Dies Pioneer Trader and Rancher in Otahomea

Gale Statler, 78, long time local merchant and rancher, died Wednesday at 2:50 PM after a career spanning Otahomea area business, real estate, and public service. Funeral held Thursday at 2:30 PM from Criswell Parker Chapel, burial in Rosedale cemetery. Survived by widow, daughter Mrs. Mar Benniggan, sister, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He served in business partnerships and was a longtime member of the Presby terian church and Elks and Knights of Pythias lodges.

Gale Statler Sean Otahomea Statler Oak Ridge Ducadion Austin College Brewikle Oksawa Territory Caddo Indian Territory Genewal Merchandise Dessa Calton Grege John Choe Willy N. B. Haney Fitts Stathor Wim Elks & Ith Knights Pytmas Mar. Benniggan Addrson Inv Calga Cama Sher- Tm Texas Saul

Ada Boy Critically Injured In Mishap Here This Morning

Ada Boy 17, Wendell Sawyer, suffered critical injuries in a collision while handling a large box on a car. The car sideswiped a telephone post, throwing him off and causing multiple fractures and possible internal injuries. An ambulance rushed him to a nearby hospital. a physician noted serious injuries and ordered care.

Ada Amet Wendell Sawyer Newth Sawyer Tix Durthg Horton

Selling Jets to Russia Mistake

Washington June 2 The acting secretary of commerce David K E Bruce testified publicly that Britain erred in sending jet equipment to Russia. He did not know if the equipment was significant but said air force personnel are aware of what has been sent by Britain or any other country to Russia in aviation gear.

Washington Aggivtant Merce David K. E. Bruce Vecmanit Bruce Rusa Great Britain Russia

Postpone Beating Trial At Anadarko Oklahoma

Postponement of the trial of a state patrolman charged with beating a prisoner in Anadarko Oklahoma cites the fitness of Justice of the Peace Ralph Barrisos. Patrolman Wes Miller, suspended, faces charges of assault and robbery in connection with the alleged incident involving Newman Parham during a mining dispute and a recent robbery.

Tiral Anadarko Okla Justice of the Peace Ralph Barrisos Wes Miller Newman Parham Amedarke Agsault Anc Balbery

Selfridge Air Base Fights Off Heavy Bomber Threat

Debrief shows a mass postwar air force action with B 29s and P 8Q bombers. pilots reported intercepts near Goshen at 28 000 feet after a raid from Leitridge to Selfridge Field. commanders hailed the mission as a successful defense amid varied reports from distant observers.

Tre Cat David Shitting Asaem Spokane Pueria Kearney Nebr Ros PE Worth Texas Rapid City S. Bris Tampa Fia Manchester Salina Kas Kansas

New Hoods On Columbia

The Columbia River system spawns new food in its headwaters as cresting waters threaten weakened dikes downstream near the sea. Cities brace for more flooding from Oregon to Montana as 1,600 miles of river menaces the Pacific. Red Cross says few residents lost. emergency crews work to restore homes and protect fertile lands from further damage.

William Prifps Portland Columbia Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Pacific Clatsianie Oragan Astoria Viver's Tan Vanport Red Cross Vamport

Arabs and Jews Fight as UN Mediator Seeks Ceasefire Timing

Fighting continued between Arabs and Jews as UN mediator Bernadotte worked from Cairo to set a five week ceasefire. The Security Council, backing the truce, requested a fixed start date while both sides and the EC truce commission debated terms. Israel accused Arab forces of breaches. Arabs demanded clear explanations before halting hostilities.

CATRO Lune Mertine United Nations Mertaine Bernadotte Cairo U. N Lae Success Council Bork Sidea Arab League Israel EL N Jerusalem Thi Bayis el Khousi

Weather Staying Warm Over Nation

A warm spell continued across the United States with farmers in the Midwest hoping for rain to save crops. Forecasters warned of drought risk and growing forest fire hazards as temperatures reached the 90s in places like Fargo and International Falls, with some crop losses already reported.

Chicago Mithwest Midwest Hangry Eel Mercury Fargo International Minn

Spencer Praises Summer Session Progress at Ada College

Dr. Charles F. Spencer, acting president, reports a smooth summer session at Ada College with few problems. Enrollment matches last year but housing shortage forces some students to attend elsewhere. He thanks Ada residents who opened their homes to summer students.

Rast Comntval Actin Charles F. Spencer Spencer Ada

Riley Case Back In Supreme Court

Oklahoma City June 4 Rahit Riley seeks to overturn a court ruling that he must be a candidate for the United States senate rather than re election to the state Supreme Court The Republican party and Justice Riley contend the election board erred by allowing a substitute candidate and by the timing of filings Riley argues the decision violates his constitutional rights and asks the court to permit him to seek re election to the Supreme Court or to run for the senate if possible

Oklahoma City Fletcher Riley State Supreme Court Supreme Court Lawton Riley Supreme New Democratic Beuches Hobart O'Neal Justice Riley United States Senate Amet Riley Aly Tribunel Bgard Pilew

Prop-Spinner Club To Meet Tonight

Ada Prop-Spinners meet tonight at 136 Civ Shoe Shop, Tie Souch Townsend. All members urged to attend and bring new members. Final plans for a seat contest will be discussed. Plymouth leaders who will speakers are invited.

Ada Civ Tie Souch Townsend Plymouth Ceaters Speisers

Lord Stanley fires wife from estates amid divorce filing

London reports Lord Stanley of Alderley has terminated the marriage settlement with his wife, Lady Stanley, amid a divorce case. The move follows the separation from Lady Ashley, widow of Douglas Fairbanks Sr., who had been wed to Lord Stanley since January.

London Lord Stanley of Alderley Lady Stanley Lady Ashley Douglas Fairbanks, Sr Lord Stanley Jam

Ask Congress For Action On Labor Strikes Coal Fight

Washington June 3 Top coal industry opponents of John L Lewis urged Congress to curb union powers and outlaw pension strikes. They testified that unregulated strikes threaten public health safety and economy and urged amendments to anti trust laws to hold unions liable for strikes harming the public welfare. A federal judge planned to decide on an injunction to compel bargaining with the Southern Coal Producers Association as time runs short on the current contract set to expire June 30.

Washington John L. Lewis Congresa L. Ebersele Gaines National Coal Association Senates House Committee On Gisines Morch Wwe Gaines Bah Cr-Mingr Lewis Austy Dinpie T. Alan Goldsborough Betwee Lewis Southern Coal Producers Association Goldsborough Haseath

Portugal Conspiracy Trial Shakes Lisbon Military Court

In Lisbon on June 3, a military court began trial of thirteen high army and navy officers accused of conspiring against Premier Salazar. Jose Mendes Cabecadas faces charges tied to an attempted 1947 uprising and links to events from 1910 and 1928 that reshaped Portugal’s political landscape.

Lisbon Portugal Antonio Oliveira Salvardi Jose Mendes Cabecadas Cabergidas Democratic Party Salvatar Cabreadas

Bathing Beauties Spotted Along the Rage Cove

A fragmentary note recalls a humorous scene of a man failing in a grocery store and a cheeky beach admiring bathing beauties. The casual reminiscence hints at coastal life and local color labeled with vivid, era-tinged slang.

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