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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1948

Page

6

Truce observers to Palestine. United States acts

The state department announced June 3 that seven navy officers seven army and seven air force educators will depart to Palestine as truce observers at Bernadotte's request. The move follows U N mediator's push for a four week truce and observer supervision of terms.

Washington Palestine State Department Navy Army Educ Namignad Can Goyat Folite Bernadette Unised Nations Avalis Atc Nuchael Liebermett Bernsdotte France Belgium U. XII Rosvis United Nations United States Bea U.N. Taera Eiremlin Hely Land Andrei A. Gromyko Holy Land U. N Aeditenel Elae Murber ELS Acre Wss Prynce Gelcium Ameren Hhal Gromyko

Two Wounded In Brawl on Vessel Angel McDonald

Sailors aboard the electric ship Angel McDonald in port after Diamond Beach clash. James Baptiste and Willie Grover were wounded during a fight sparked by Third Mate Bourdeaux's defiance of orders. Captain Snodgrass fired a pistol, locking Bourdeaux in the cabin as crew sought medical aid.

Ief Erickson Angel McDonald McDonald Crete James L. Baptiste Aleiers Pantry Willie Grover Steward St. Peters Burg Bruck Diamond Beach Snoderess Comdr T. Whitelaw Joseph €. Bourdeak Bordeax Ordeca Snodgrass Bourtteaux Grovar Baphiste Ceaptain Grover

Budapest unrest sparks police station attack in 1947 report

Budapest authorities reported an air raid alarm and a violent attack on a police station amid state plans to nationalize water systems and village schools. The interior ministry noted one police officer killed and numerous arrests as a broader crackdown unfolded.

Budapest Hungary Air Mationalize Elimarch-Wateh Peteh Mineisu of Interior

Vandenberg Denounces House Foreign Aid Cut

Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing features Vandenberg railing against a House action that cuts European aid for 15 months, calling it dangerous to U S interests and Europe’s defense against communism. He cites Treasury and ECA concerns while urging careful study and adherence to aid programs.

Vandenberg House Maye

Bernadette Sets June Date For Month Long Truce

Cairo reports Bernadotte proposes a four week Palestine armistice with a dawn start in Arab lands and a later time in Egypt. The U S says 28 American officers depart to monitor the truce while fighting persists. Tel Aviv endures sorties as Egyptian ships land and clashes flare along the coast near Jerusalem and Jaffa.

Bernadette Cairo Jume &P Folke Bernadette Joha Palestine Israel Esenel Nolrashy Pesha Bernadotte Tel Aviv Iwast

Three County Men Enlist in Army and Air Force

Three county men enlist in the US Army and U S Air Force on June 2. Harold Clack of Adams and Joseph Bowman of Brumeis join the Air Force Transport Station at Lackland Texas. Maxberry of Hast Sixteenth is a World War II veteran enlisting in the Field Artillery and Pacific theater. Bowman will be trained as a plane and engine mechanic. Clark remains undecided on school choice.

Adams Harold Clack Weah Coola O. Maxberry Joseph Mi Bowman Brumeis US 3 Army U. S. Air F Maxberry Field Artillery Pacific Clark Bowman U. S. Air Force Air Force

Senate Committee Delays Navy Bill Hearings

Washington June 4 The Senate appropriations committee delayed hearings on a House approved 3 688000090 Navy bill funding starts on a 65 000 ton aircraft carrier and increased Navy and marina programs. Committee members want to examine the funds carefully before action despite House passage without controversy.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Startig Ces Senate Kthex

Stratford Hosts Two Vacation Bible Schools In Progress

Daily Vacation Bible School programs run in Stratford with 68 enrollments at the Methodist setup from 9 to 11 and more than 7 at the First Baptist session from 1:36 to 4. Local families attend graduations, visits, and family events across Oklahoma City and nearby towns.

Methodist First Baptist VBS Baptists

Woodard of Tulsa Heads Masons Group Election

Cloyce C. Woodard of Tulsa was elected president of the Scottish Rite appointees with officers Glen G. Mason Ponca City and others named including Lester R. Bren as secretary treasurer. The article notes a public decency seizure by the Maye York Society, confiscating 203,350 pounds of obscene books and paper stock.

Gutae EH Okla Une Cloyce C. Woodard Tulsa Aid Too MD. Prederich Tulsz Maye York Society

Gold Dust in Factory Air and Floors Surfaces Gold Smugglers

Indoor gold is recovered from floor sweepings, bench dust, and even shoe residues in New York jewelry plants. Firms report about $56,000 yearly from such sources, with methods including vacuum capture, floor coverings, and rinses. Workers’ attire and beauty parlors become part of a quirky, risky quest for the golden trace.

Wal Boyle New York Font 2 W. Waters Schweb J. R. Weare Sons Apres Ieee Dewey Schwab Seba

Konawa Community Events and Obituaries Report

Konawa notes honor a funeral for Carl Gurley in Ada. Communities from Konawa Stroud Shaveroo Pishamings Chandler Kellyville Prague and Ada attend local services. Courtship of Scoutmaster Calvin Pailos, Watts Funeral Home activity, and highway mileage estimate cited. Mrs S Walker and Mrs Nesl visit Cement and Texas trip noted.

Rupal Konaws Satcher J. O. Burnjess City Aner Eddie Huddleston Loownty SE. Walker Texas The United States

Aviation conference highlights Oklahoma air age potential

Oklahoma Aviation Commission director Eldon Stout told East Central State College attendees that public acceptance, better facilities, and lower costs are needed to grow aviation as a transport and distribution system. Navy veteran James Carter stressed plane safety, while Luther Edge argued flying isn’t limited to the young. The second conference session featured Ada educators and aviation teachers linking aviation to school programs, with future flight experiences planned at Myers Flying School and Ada Municipal Airport.

Oklahoma Pennie Eldon Stout Oklahoma Aviation Commission Io Les Air Age Aducation Conference East Central State College Stout Otshema Luad Promees Staut James Carter Myers Flying School Bir Carter Navy Luther Edge Auctienes Ben Morrigott East Centre Actie Jaxe Smart State Education Department Myers Sehnal Siz Barseey Hall

Wheat Piling Up In Streets Of Southwest Areas

Widespread heat and odd weather flood streets with wheat across southwest Oklahoma counties. Trucks and elevators struggle to handle the surplus as fields and rails clog, with thousands of bushels stranded in Altus Comanche and nearby towns. Officials say crop maturation outpaced transportation, delaying harvest despite rains easing earlier.

Orlehonia Humphries Otustec el Dorado Dulee Darkburnett Texas Felda Tilman County Onice Tillman County Wayne Liles

Brighten U S Fireside Through Family Life Reform

Washington reports on the National Conference on Family Life where 900 authors and professionals discuss revamping U S divorce laws requiring court approval and expert review before divorce. Leaders urge uniform federal standards, broader social programs, housing plans, and shared family budgeting to strengthen the American home.

Washington Nea U.S American Bar 4 Paul W. Alex Vender Javertite Courts Toledo C. Trepian Aty Hsham Juige Alexander Plex U. S Marrie Robert G. Foster University of Kanyan Foster Enollege Chamber of Commerce Edmard C. Lindemann Saveiat iColumbig University Flo Co- Weston

Bee Swarm Stirs Palmer’s Downtown Drive in Chickasha

In Chickasha Oklahoma Jane Witeck Palmer tries to leave a downtown store in a pickup. A bee swarm attracted by a second occupant prompts Palmer to swat at the insects. The bees swarm the truck as it sits parked with Palmer on the cart.

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Vandenberg Takes Charge in Foreign Aid Fight

Senator Vandenberg takes personal command of the effort to restore strict foreign aid funding. He addresses committee members as the Senate weighs a foreign aid bill trimming to about 5.98 billion for March through April. Support grows among Republicans and Democrats to restore funds, arguing the recovery program is essential against communism.

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No Relief in Flood Areas

Portland reports two more bodies pulled from flood waters raising the Memotis Day disaster toll to four dead and the Pacific Northwest total to 25 percent higher. The Red Cross revised unaccounted figures to 745 and warned more people may be missing as rivers swell and dikes strain under weeks of flood. Across Oregon Washington and British Columbia, sandbagging and river control efforts continue while floodwaters threaten Creston area farmlands and dairy regions as crews brace for further crests.

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Farm to Market Projects Await Final Federal Okey OKLAHOMA CITY

Oklahoma City June 10 farm to market road projects await two final federal approvals before construction. The plan totals about 869,300 dollars for 86 miles of road and bridge work across Atoka Craig Harper LeFlore Osage and other counties with grading drainage and surfacing plus bridges. Local county details include Atoka 47,600 dollars for 0.9 miles. Craig Winita 71,106. Harper 79,380. Jefferson 27,600. Kinwa 42,000. Marshall 4,000. McIntosh 33,900. Osage 23,200. Pontotoc 55,000. Sequoyah 36,000. Stephens 26,000. Washita 4,000.

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