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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1949

Page

3

Capitol Face-Lifting Delicate Job at the Capitol

Capitol renovation plans by architect David Lynn aim to modernize the historic building while preserving its character. The project includes new lighting, reinforced concrete roofing, stainless steel and plaster finishes, improved acoustics, and redesigned seating to increase capacity. Work expected to span this summer and next, with a total cost around $5,000,000 and major updates to the Senate and House chambers.

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Escaped Convicts Recaptured Near Belpre After Manhunt

Law enforcement used planes, jeeps, and roadblocks to close in on escapees from West Virginia. By dawn three were back in custody near the Ohio River area, including Sverett Roble and Elmer Tiekacl. One suspect, Mike Hbles, was shot by an Ohio patrol officer after being spotted with Holy Starcher, a kidnapper, as a four-man hunt narrowed.

Moundsville West Virginia Sterdiy Upper Ghia River Hart W. Walker Belpre Sverett Leroy Ro’ Ble Elmer Tiekacl Parkersburg W. Va Walker Belace Sizges Tess Thang Ohio State Highway Powhattas Mike “Bles Holy Starcher

Bright comet dazzles sky in early 1930s reports

A fragmentary tale notes a comet or fireball visible centuries ago and again in 1934. The object lit the night sky for several days, attracting attention before fading from view.

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Boyle Seeks Ghosts On Return to War Memories

In a two week furlough, a writer recalls Europe’s wartime sites from Normandy hedgerows to Paris and the Hürtgen Forest. He asks fallen comrades what to tell the girls in Piccadilly Circus, wonders how much has changed, and vows to greet unseen ghosts with well wishes.

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Wellesley Alumna Named President of Wellesley College

Wellesley Mass June Miss Margaret Clapp a 39 Brooklyn college historian and prize winning biographer is named president of Wellesley College The Rev Dr Parkins chairman of the Board of Trustees says she was unanimously recommended after review of 130 candidates Miss Clapp succeeds Mrs Mildred McAtee Hortons who resigned last Oct She is the second Wellesley graduate to hold the post and the eighth head of the 111 year old school She won the prize for a biography Forgottten First States John Bigelow.

Wellesley Mass Margaret Clanp Brooklyn College Wellessex College Har Palfrey Parkins Boston Miss Clapp Ie Yane John Bigelow

Temperatures Mild Across Nation Amid Scattered Showers

Mild nationwide temperatures accompanied by scattered showers and thunderstorms. In Colorado, flooding damaged Balm Creek, with mayoral estimates around 100000 dollars. Santa Fe railroad damage cut the east-west line near Lamar and Port land, washing out sections and flooding nearby areas.

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Vitamin E in heart disease questioned by physicians

By Burton Beate Rea Stalt Conespondene, NEW YORK. Vitamin E, long touted for heart and circulation issues, faces skepticism from Drs Baer and Heine of Jewish Hospital and FDA officials. They cite insufficient controlled studies and warn against relying on Vitamin E for heart disease or diabetes, while noting limited evidence and ongoing trials.

New York Neas Food and Crust Administration Tamim Samuel Baer Wiliam J. Heine Jewish Hospital, Philadelphi Journal of the American Meical Assatation Robert T. Stamont The Food and Drug Administration MEA Service Stormont Wilfrid B. Shute Evamv Shute Arthur Verelsong London Ontario Witeness New York Academy of Science R. Stormon Leo G. Farmer Corférence Janet Travel Cornell University Medical School Beth Israel Hospital Druce

Military Pay Bill Would Favor Veteran Corporals

Washington report outlines a revised military pay bill boosting a larger percentage for generals and long-serving personnel while excluding some junior officers. The proposal, costing about 353 million dollars, aims for House action the week of June 13 with hearings set to gather member views.

Boward Bobson Washington House Armed Services Committee Eworuits House Rep Kildry D-Tex Bill Doe Manvers Congress Chaircin Vinson D-Ga Asrmed Services’ Committee Onr Rro. Sutton O-Tenn Namle Sai Gary Sola Soraoral Privat Annd Bog

Osage Council Decides on Water Flood Plan for Oil Field

Osage tribal council approves sending a water flooding project for immediate oil-field relief. Joe Rovelette of the oil and gas committee notes the proposal awaits J. A. Krug approval in Washington as tribe faces dwindling production. Pickets protested ballot counting and royalty cuts last week at emergency headquarters amid the dispute.

Fawhuska Okie Osace Indian Tribal Council Burbane Rygercy

Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Soon In Full Blast

Oklahoma's wheat harvest is advancing fast with 58 to 75 percent ready across the state by June. Rain slowed work in some areas while Kingfisher and Hennessey regions face need for more borers and machines. Major counties like Kingfisher Garfield Alfalfa Grant Woods and Blaine to follow with widespread combining anticipated by midweek.

Oklahoma Juna Oklahoma State Employment Service Kingfisher Hennessey Arca Wheat Garfield Alifalfa Grant Wyvots Blaine Enid Garfield County Woods Countie Jumoc & Extea Layton Comlanche Stephens Caddo Cotton Gadde County Midwest Cisster Waighite Altus Jackson Tilimar Kiowa Greer Harmoni Okahoma City Canadian Logan Webber Woodward Eilis Harper Counties Eftire Panhandle Regus Browma

Spy Probers Set To Break Case Of Industrial Spying

House spy probes prepare to hear witnesses from Buffalo and Niagara Falls in a case tied to alleged Russian efforts to obtain wartime military secrets at Bell Air Force plant. The Un-American Activities Committee subpoenas three witnesses for hearings starting Monday. Witnesses named include Mr and Mrs Joseph Prameyx of Visagora Falls and Lor an Huss of Buffalo. The panel said more may be called as they allegedly cooperated with a Russian official trying to buy Belt Autocobra Wanss while U.S. security officials monitored the operation.

Washington Bell Airerate 3Trs Joseph Prameyx Visagora Falls Loran Huss Buffalo United States Moscow Remnmitter U. S

Blind War Vet to Get Music Degree

Blind World War I veteran Jack Lindley of Edmond Ohio will receive a bachelor of music from the Cincinnati Conservatory this month after studying under the GI Bill. He lost sight in Sicily and hopes to complete graduate work toward a master of music and teach musical history piano and theory at a college. He was previously a Central State College student and a high school band director and teacher before active duty.

Washington Jack Lindley Edmond Ohio Cincinnati Conservatory of Muse Veterans Administration Helo Ee Lindley Sicily Mina Hai Lincky Central State College Edyond Iba Ali Oe Lindley

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