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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
4
Reflecting on postwar reporting, the piece notes calmer war endings, homecomings, and the atomic topic. It highlights questions about Soviet influence, world wide atomic policy, and the clash between democracy and communism shaping future world order.
The article argues with concern that urban areas must provide supervised playgrounds and work outlets for boys and girls during summer to prevent juvenile crime. It discusses funding options, including city and charity efforts, and notes varied approaches like playground supervisors or subscriptions.
N D Welty and his son sold their Bartlesville newspapers and the elder Welty will retire from the industry. Welty is praised as a top editorial writer and civic leader who spearheaded war scrap metal drives and helped shape Bartlesville into a fine small city. The younger Welty remains with the papers for now.
A historical column notes a shift in South Carolina from racial murder impunity toward greater protection for Black people. It cites the Willie Earle case and broader social opening in sports, theater, churches, and schools, while warning that lingering prejudice and traffic dangers persist amid gradual reform. It also highlights a technical oil industry paragraph and livestock improvements as signs of change.
The piece notes that no friends are in the hundred thousand class but observes a $100,000 earner has $46,000 after taxes now, with $68,700 left eight years ago and $86,400 twenty years ago. It suggests Congress may act to aid all income taxpayers.
The piece praises Tishomingo for potential growth around Lake Texoma, highlighting its Chickasaw Nation capital history, remaining farming land, limestone and granite resources, and scenic setting. It urges tourism, residents, and enterprise, predicting the town could become a hub of activity near the lake.
The article notes enormous damage to roads and highways from recent heavy rains in eastern Oklahoma. It explains varying soil and sub-surface conditions raise construction costs and recounts rails and roads rebuilt in low areas. It urges keeping records to avoid repeating stories as roads improve slowly.
Washington reports the government will not fix a top price for 1947 wheat. Officials say they will buy at market rate to ensure supplies for foreign areas, citing freight car shortages and pre harvest urgency. Grain movement is to begin soon after harvest with millions of bushels to Germany planned for July.
HAL BOYLE reports Arkansas sheds its hillbilly stereotype as it reveals a growing economy. The state boasts rising per capita income, diversified crops, low death rates, strong tourism, a thriving lumber and energy sector, and notable institutions. Arkansas also highlights MacArthur’s birthplace and its western southwestern self view.
Negotiations in Seoul show possible Soviet willingness to discuss Korea while Austria talks in Vienna remain stalled. US officials worry whether Moscow aims to shape a temporary Korea regime amid broader postwar clashes.
Shawnee's YMCA recreation council starts the second annual playground program this week. The county Red Cross chapter cooperates in the swimming component connected with the playground activities.
MISS NEVA KENNON outlines pre school readiness focusing on health checks and vaccinations, nutrition, toilet training, hygiene, and social behaviors. Parents should ensure medical conditions, hearing, vision, and dental issues are addressed before fall term. The series continues with Is My Child Ready for School.
The 87th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States voted to send the Federal Council affiliation issue to 87 presbyteries in 16 southern states for decision and to defer reunion of Northern and Southern Presbyterians for study and comment during the year. Opponents warned the federal council dangers to American free enterprise and church doctrine. Proponents cited council positions opposing Communism and urging moderation in labor disputes.
City police made nine arrests over the weekend in a notably quiet period. Five people were held for drunkenness, one for drunken driving, one AWOL soldier was picked up, one was arrested for speeding, and one for investigation.
Ardmore City Attorney J. G. Moore says the War Assets Administration will transfer all Ardmore Army Airfield properties to the city immediately. The deal includes 144 additional acres added during war time. the core field land remains city owned.
The ramjet aircraft engine can operate at multiple altitudes with a record flown height of 17 miles, illustrating its capability to reach extreme airspace.
Paul Miller of the Associated Press urged Oklahoma A and M graduates to pick the work they love over immediate payoffs. He emphasized doing one’s level best in the chosen field. The university awarded 617 bachelor degrees along with two MAs, 73 MS degrees and one PhD. Miller is a former student.
Jack Bertram son of Mr and Mrs George Bertram of Coalgate completes the 1947 graduating class at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur He served as senior class vice president and has run the school print shop the last two terms He plans to work on a Paaley paper after graduation
Near New York on June 3 an international textile exposition features a bathing suit made of transparent plastic with opaque decorative elements on display.
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