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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
3
Ada residents woke to invasion news with sirens and whistles, filling churches with prayers for victory and loved ones. Fire Chief Haley attended a state conference, while the city carried on with business but held a tense, hopeful mood as reports shifted.
The Montgomery Ward stores will allocate to Pontotoc county 40000 in bonds in the Fifth War Loan drive. Sam Grant district bond supervisor has been informed by P B Madison manager of the local store. Lula school bond sale Wednesday June 14 8 pm with Horace Hamilton of the Allen bank present and a pie auction. Oakman district rally Thursday night June 15 with a speaker and bonds to the highest bidder. J M Nance invites all to participate.
General John J. Pershing issued a statement after news of a new expeditionary force landing in France. He praised American troops and allied momentum, linking 1917 18 veterans to today’s liberation mission and expressing belief they will achieve victory.
Temporary promotions announced for Walter Perry Schopper to lieutenant colonel and Isaac Levi James to major. Raised to first lieutenants were John Robert Blankenship Edsel R. Williams and Wilbur Ronald Hyatt. Second Lt Billy Wood ordered to active duty. The telegraph word origin noted from Greek roots.
The Associated Press reports a 10 second prelude before the Allied invasion communique was released from supreme headquarters. Col R Ernest Dupuy read that Allied forces began landing on the northern coast of France under General Eisenhower. German broadcasts noted Allied landings and indicated ships moved through the Dardanelles despite British cautions.
Rep. Winters of Kansas contends a $1 per barrel rise in crude oil price is needed to encourage exploration and fund new pools. He notes current $1.17 rate leaves independent producers unable to cover costs after lifting and transport charges, risking halted drilling. WWI prices reached $2.50 per barrel.
Dozens of American transport planes and gliders with paratroops flew from British bases toward the French coast at dawn. Fighter pilots patrolled the coast to protect Allied bombers and ships against submarines, saying the sky was crowded with aircraft and flares as conditions limited enemy action.
The British government voices irritation as German ships slip out of port, signaling tension and strategic strains amid naval developments and Allied responses during the ongoing war.
U S crude oil production rose 13 000 barrels daily to 4 528 250 for the week ended June 3 with gains in Illinois California Texas and other states while Rocky Mountain output fell 2 550 barrels. Separately Staff Sergeant Allen E Shaw is missing in action since May 24. the War secretary notified his mother Mamie A Shaw of Ada Oklahoma.
A newlywed couple sails into rough weather, facing sudden squalls that test their voyage. The incident underscores the peril of open water travel and couples navigating shared life challenges.
June 6 reporting describes United States and Allied naval forces shelling and bombarding the western European coast to drive Allied troops ashore. British warships provide a strong fleet presence while American landing craft transport soldiers, tanks, and equipment across the beaches in the first critical assault.
Londoners reacted with mixed relief as news that the invasion of Europe began. Crowds queued for first editions, a London verger recalled Agincourt, and a barmaid voiced cautious optimism while a wife hoped for bombings to ease worry. The mood mixed hope with memory of suffering.
Democrats confront multiple contests as they prepare for state and national elections. Mississippi, Idaho, Iowa, and New York nominate delegates and face key races while Socialist Norman Thomas is nominated in Reading. New Mexico and Tennessee primaries also shape party standings and congressional balance.
In a speech across multiple towns including Pauls Valley Buffalo Wewoka Geary and Tahlequah Governor Kerr lauds Oklahoma youth at FFA 4 H and Future Farmers events. He highlights James Knight winner of the Governor's Trophy and recalls Garvin county pride while critiquing a San Fernando Valley song performance. He notes the Washita valley as an appealing potential home.
Capt. Frank J. Storm, former U S supply mission adviser now RAF bomber trainee at Frederick Army Air Field, says Russians and Americans are alike in youth, dreams, and future, predicting strong Lend Lease ties. He recalls Moscow days in 1942, wartime shortages, and the high value of American aid amid Soviet zeal.
Tom Watson, veteran educator, departs Macomb schools after two years to head Burlington system about 15 miles northwest of Cherokee near the Kansas line. A long career includes principal roles in Mc Calls Chapel and Allen, superintendent at Tupelo, and East Central graduate with 25 years of teaching chiefly in Pontotoc County and Oklahoma.
New York Post reports Mrs Dwight D Eisenhower greeted news of the invasion with surprise and excitement at West Point where she is attending her son Johns graduation from the military academy. She asked about the invasion and remarked she would have heard the news at home.
London water board urges residents to limit baths amid a summer shortage. Chairman Henry Berry targets wasteful housewives, certain traders, and those taking two baths daily as Father Thames runs unusually low. Output for last spring was 106 million gallons below April 1934.
Quickwitted Bobby halted a bolting horse in Satterton using his loud voice instead of force. Unable to jump from a pursuing car, the driver shouted into the siren system and commanded the horse to stop, and Klein immediately braked to a full halt.
Irene Crawford 38, daughter of the fourth Marquis of Camden, must serve a three month prison term for stealing jewelry and clothing coupons. A separate report notes a truck theft containing eight aircraft engines worth $12,000 each, weighing 1,200 to 1,500 pounds, with Germans benefiting from the loss.
An American headquarters official cites lower English milk standards and talks about national dairy supplies. A new U.S. mission has arrived to discuss supply and distribution of goat skins between Britain and America.
Gen Charles De Gaulle arrives in Britain secretly after Allied invasion of France. He holds talks with Prime Minister Churchill about the French provisional government status and the national liberation committee.
Allied advance headquarters for the D day invasion sits in a camouflaged forest site near England. Eisenhower and staff operate in tents and trailers with a small press detail briefed on operations and troop concentrations.
Senator Guy M. Gillette secured the Democratic nomination in Iowa with a decisive win over Ernest J. Seemann as 2,153 of 2,463 precincts reported. The result follows earlier opposition from the administration and comes as Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper faced no Republican challenge. Seemann repeatedly sought Washington since his 1950 bid. Roosevelt sent a congratulatory Dear Guy letter after Gillette’s late decision to run.
London reports German propagandists claimed Berlin life remained normal after the western invasion with no announcements. Broadcasts claimed Allied landings indicated Hitler defenses were caught napping and noted German nerves, revenge desires, and misleading reports about parachute troops and explosives.
Fayetteville North Carolina near Fort Bragg earned its claim as the first U S town named after the Marquis de Lafayette based on its founding history and namesake.
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