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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
4
Ada weekly and evening newspapers trace origins with merger notes and address details. Publication history spans Ada Oklahoma, listing consolidation with Fantores County Enter and Ada-Stare area editions, including pricing and office information.
A visionary essay argues that eliminating military expenses would free vast resources for humane goals. With no wars, nations could harness river power for electricity, irrigation, and growth, lift living standards, and aid countries like India by sharing food, schools, roads, and homes. The timeline remains unknown.
A call for widespread spiritual revival and unified religious education in public schools. The author argues leaders of denominations must agree on a constitutional method or seek amendment, criticizing court interpretations that exclude religion while not condemning secularism. Emphasizes moral responsibility in public life and warns against ignoring godliness.
A meditation on straight highways versus winding roads and their appeal and safety. The piece then discusses plant reproduction from seeds and spores, noting oaks and pines arise from tiny seeds while ferns never bloom or seed. It ponders how nonflowering plants spread and start.
A generation ago public speaking drew many in the community, but now more avoid gatherings. Readers may assume speakers have little new to offer, yet some people discover early what they do best. The piece urges young people to learn their strengths early and stick with them.
The State Planning and Resources Board study on extending navigation from the Red to Wichita Falls and up the Arkansas to Muskogee and Oklahoma City is criticized as impractical. The writer argues rivers erode soil, water should be managed at the source, and river transport should wait until other measures are done.
An excerpt from Petroleum Facts and Figures by the American Petroleum Institute highlights future oil prospects. It lists Very Great and Large regions including the Gulf Coast, Mid-continent, and several overseas fields, noting several are Russian or near Russia. The piece argues Russia’s potential dominance depends on access to Iran, Iraq, and Arabia, and discusses the geopolitical challenge of controlling Europe, Asia, and Africa.
A speaker argues that economic hardship does not cause communism. The claim labels communism a disease of the mind and cites Hollywood producers as examples. The Ozarks are described as lacking in money yet populated by normal industrious people, minimizing Communist influence.
A voice notes that people wonder at what age a person seeks sameness in sleep, newspapers, or meals. It recalls older men expressing such wishes as they age, suggesting a preference for familiar routines.
The United States bans travel by Americans to Czechoslovakia amid cases of American detainees. AP reports an AP correspondent and a New Jersey student faced charges. officials cite limited prior travel and say the move signals strong disapproval of Czech actions and may curb lawful travel by American communists.
Drs Cliff E Hopla and Cora M Downs report field ticks carry 20 tularemia germs each and can transmit the disease for six months after bite. Lone Star ticks in Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Texas Tennessee feed on rodents and rabbits and can pass infection to humans. ticks host the germs without harm to themselves.
NEW BOSTON Tex June 4 a C 82 Flying Box Car air force cargo plane exploded over the city during a training flight killing ten aboard and wrecking a cow pasture. Rescue crews struggled for hours to remove bodies from the burning fuselage. Witnesses described hearing an explosion and seeing a flash before the craft hit. The crash occurred after the pilot notified air authorities of a flight from Greenville to Fort Sill. Bodies were transported to Texarkana for identification.
Dozen class reunions are planned on the University of Oklahoma campus Norman June commence ment week. Graduates total 2104 from 41 states and 10 foreign countries will receive degrees at Chen Field ceremony led by Rev. Samuel E Wes Wichita. He will speak on Land of Calculated Risk.
Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray vetoed 37 of 169 bills finishing the 23rd session. He struck down the civil appeals court, rural telephone authority, and truck weight limit bills while signing a securities exchange commission measure. He noted court backlogs and crosscutting laws. Murray plans a brief rest and left state for a time.
Washington columnist Peter Edson notes Republican business leaders entering government roles quickly adopt economic planning instincts. Charles E. Wilson and Eric Johnston push for centralized controls to support defense and civilian needs, mirroring New Deal trends. Cabot and Coolidge advocate unifying foreign aid under the State Department, challenging party orthodoxy.
Margaret Truman arrives in London on a six week tour of Britain and the European continent. She vows to see all she can including cathedrals and Westminster Abbey, and she dodges questions about curtsying to the king. An embassy greet line stays poised as she emphasizes royal matters are for peoples to decide.
Washington dispatch says President Truman may enter next spring's primaries as a possible candidate to succeed himself but will not commit to a new term. He could withhold a decision until after the Republican national convention. If he runs, he would control the Democratic nomination process and favor supportive state delegations.
A fire at the north end of the Oklahoma City University library caused about 50,000 in damage. About 13,500 books valued at 40,000 were destroyed, with 10,000 in building damage. Firemen controlled the blaze in 30 minutes. Chief G R McAlpine attributed the start to spontaneous combustion in a janitor’s closet.
City officials announce a Monday start to painting cross walks center lines and downtown parking spaces. Cars must be removed from downtown streets at night until completion to allow rapid work progress and minimize delays.
P Kyodo news agency reports a Soviet patrol seized two Japanese fishing boats off Hokkaido on Thursday. The seizures raise the year total to 13 ships seized off Hokkaido, with eight having been returned.
The article notes that Christmas carols gained popularity earlier than hymns, arguing hymns were too theological and difficult for the common people to understand, shaping the shift in festive music.
Indiana halts the pink carnation as state flower and selects a new blossom for official status. The move shifts ceremonial symbolism to a different bloom, reflecting evolving cultural choices.
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