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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

8

Economy Move Backfires in Its First Test

Washington. June 14. A senate economy drive to cut government costs reportedly backfired on its first test as millions more were added to funds for the agriculture department by an appropriations subcommittee led by Senator Russell. House totals would bring total fiscal year funds to about 1.432 billion dollars. details remain undisclosed as clerks finish calculations. The farm bill led Russell’s subcommittee and awaits full committee action before returning to the House.

Washington Senate House Agriculture Department Appropriations Russell D-Ga Fuil Committee Agriculture, Department Cox Rusgeil Congress Full Appropriations Committee

Briton Is Declared Persona Non Grata by MacArthur

Tokyo correspondent Frank Hawley of the Times says he was informed by MacArthur headquarters that he is no longer acceptable. Headquarters reportedly deemed his Japan dispatches subjective and nonobjective, and Maj. Gen. Almond cited a study supporting opposition to Communism. Hawley says he was warned that no accredited correspondent should publish news likely to interfere with MacArthur's objectives and that some dispatches were deemed inaccurate. He sought a meeting with MacArthur but was told the general was unavailable.

Tom Ladibert Tokyo Pi Frank Hawley The London Times MacArthur Alvory Gascoigne Hawley Japan EM. Almond Tala Anwles MacAmhur

Top Livestock Men To Pawhuska Meet

PAWHUSKA June 1041 Top figures in the nation s live stock industry will gather here next Friday and Saturday for the 16th annual Osage County Cattle association convention. Principal speakers include Dr. Hilton M. Briggs dean of agriculture at Oklahoma A and M college Dr. D H Ricks of the Oklahoma department of agriculture Lewis P Merrill Fort Worth regional director of the salt conservation service Research Director H M Conway of the National Livestock Producers association Edward Wentworth director of Arm our Co s livestock bureau Chicago.

Pawhuska Osage County Cattlemons Association Hilton M. Briggs Pesene Oklahoma A. & N. College D. H. Ricks Oklahowan Department of Agriculture Lewis Pp. Merrill Fort Worth Tex Salt Conservation Service H. M. Conway National Livestock Producers Emaciation Chicago Edward “. Wentworth Armour & Co S Livestock Bureau

Sicilian Black Hand Society Seen Behind Big-Time Crime

Senate crime investigators report evidence that the Sicilian black hand society also known as the Mafia is responsible for much big-time crime in the United States. Chairman Kefauver says the group’s American operations will be examined with help from Narcotics Commissioner Anglin.

Senate Washington Black Hand Society United States Special Kefauver D-Tenn HW . Anglinger Sicily New Orleans General Sessions Court New York Cot. Garland Williams Federal Bureau of Narcotics Mata Williams

Makovsky, Noted Oklahoma Music Professor, Dies at 72

Bob Makovsky, professor emeritus of music at Oklahoma A&M, died today in Stillwater at age 72 after a stroke. Born Bohumil in Bohemia in 1878, he immigrated at 17, led traveling bands, directed multiple Bohemian and English ensembles, and became head of the music department in 1916, shaping the school’s musical stature and earning a place in Oklahoma’s hall of fame.

Stillwater Okla Upi Bob Makovsky Oklahoma A M. Celleze Makovsky Bohemia America Bohumil Boh United States Oklahoma Oklahoma City Delmar Gardens Old Music and Art Institute of Yukon Dent Prague Shawnee Woodward Bob

Still Hunt Boy Disease Suspect in Toledo

A five to six day manhunt continues for a 9 year old boy suspected of a contagious disease in Toledo Ohio. Highway patrol and investigators tracked a 1949 convertible and a two house trailer believed to carry the Mitchell family who carnivaled in town for five weeks and left after doctors warned of possible spinal meningitis. A Columbus patrol stop led to the hospital visit of Mr and Mrs Mark Mitchell and three children who tested negative for the disease. Authorities say their visit to Toledo is unconfirmed but they are being questioned.

Toledo Mitchells Stanley Mitchell Wal- Do Columbus Mark Mitchell Shsigsea Colubus Real

Wilburton Leader Dies Suddenly

Wilburton Oxia June 14 Pi-Tory Anderson a leader in the Lions club died suddenly of a heart attack after a softball game. Anderson was a well known figure in Latener and Pitts burg counties and worked in insurance. A former court clerk and tax revenue collector at Po tea he also assisted in the third district census. He is survived by his widow and two stepdaughters.

Wilburton Oxia Tory Anderson Lions Club Anderson Latener Pittsburg Po Tea Ima Kathleen

West Germany suspends top Communist leader from parliament

Max Reimann, West Germany’s leading Communist, was suspended for 30 days from the Bundestag after a floor fight erupted as guards attempted to eject him. Anti Communist deputies clashed with Communist members. no injuries were reported.

Bohn Germany Max Reimann West Germany Bundestag Reimann Poland Erich Koehler Suards

NieMoeller Says No War Against Bolshevism Needed

Wiesbaden Germany June 13 The Rev Martin NieMoeller said he does not believe a war against communism is necessary to save the Christian church He noted the church rejects communism as a creed but must oppose it with spiritual weapons He declined to comment on a church led inquiry into statements seen as pro communist He serves as president of the Evangelical church in Hesse in the U S occupation zone.

Wiesbaden Germany U7i Martin Niemoeller Evangelicalotestant Nie Moeller Hitler Berlin Evangelical Church Hesse U. S West Germany

Sasakwa Farmer Admits Wife Killing After Argument

Sasakwa Oklahoma June 13 A part time farmer confessed to shooting and killing his wife George Hardin 44 after an argument last night He said his wife threatened a knife During the dispute He is jailed in Wewoka No charges filed The Hardins parents of six children lived on a 32 acre farm near town Witness Georgine 23 years old was expecting another child Mrs Hardin died almost immediately They observed their 35th wedding anniversary Wednesday Rex Morrison Ada school superintendent was mentioned elsewhere.

Sasakwa Okla Upa George Hardin Jack Scott Hardin Wewoks Hardins Ere Stott Arkansas Fuel Ada Georgine

U. S. Choice Is For Peace Cooperation

Secretary of State Acheson warned that Soviet plotting and military buildup create a poised bludgeon to coerce non Soviet nations. He rejected isolationism and appeasement and urged cooperative, peaceful negotiation as the path to resolving differences with the Soviet Union.

Dallas Tex State Acheson Russia Soviet Union

Funeral Home at Allen Purchased by Bourland

Lynn Bourland, who managed funeral homes in western Oklahoma, has purchased the Bingham Funeral Home in Allen. The transaction was announced Tuesday and completed last week. Bourland previously worked at Guardian Funeral Home in Oklahoma City. Burt Redding will assist in operating the funeral home. Arnold Bingnam, former owner, is taking an extended vacation and has not announced plans. Bourland said they will follow Bingnam’s policy.

Allen Lynn Bourland Oklahoma Bingham Funeral Home Bourland Guardian Funeral Home Oklahoma City Burland Burt Redding Arnold Bingnam Bingam

Mother Delivers Triplets Then One More Baby

In Philadelphia Mrs James Dundon 38 gave birth at Metropolitan Hospital to triplets two girls and a boy in 25 minutes. Dr Harry M Krasney reported mother and babies fine, each just over five pounds. A fifth child is later revealed as a girl. The father, a disabled Pennsylvanian railroad brakeman, expressed faith in better days ahead. In Naples Italy on June 14 the third American arms aid shipment arrived aboard the freighter Robin Trent with immediate unloading.

Philadelphia James Dunden Metropolitan Hospital Harry M. Krasney Dr. Krasney Dundon Pennsylvania Railroad Naples Italy

Remington Denies Lie in Communist Allegation Prejury Indictment

William W. Remington, a resigned government economist, pleads not guilty to a perjury indictment alleging he lied to a federal grand jury about being a communist. Judge Clancy sets trial for July 5, bail at $5,000, far above Remington’s request for reduction.

New York William W. Remington John W. Clancy Remington Commerce Department Clancy Bethuel Webster Clancey Thomas J. Nonegan Atttorney General FBI Brand Jury Webster

Oakman Cemetery Working Saturday Meeting Planned

A meeting of persons interested in the Oakman cemetery will be held Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Oakman church. Oakman residents plan to organize efforts to clean and maintain the cemetery year round and to buy a mowing machine to aid ongoing maintenance.

Oakman Oakman Church

Jaffe Balks At Some of Probe Queries

Washington June 13 Senate investigators studied possible contempt against Philip Jaffe for refusing to answer questions about the Amerasia magazine case. Jaffe, editor when offices were raided, faced questions on government documents. Citations against two witnesses Browder and Field were recommended but not acted on. Morgan said recommendations were to be drawn.

Washington Senate Philip Daffe Amerasia Magazine Jaffe Senate Foreign Relations Earl Browder Communist Party Frederick Vanderbilt Field McCarthy R-Wis Field Edward P. Morgan Morgan O. John Rogge

Carter County Population Loss Predicted in 1950 Census

The Associated Press reports Carter County is expected to lose 8 000 to 10 000 people in the decade. Weldon Webb, census enumerator for Oklahoma's third district based in McAlester, predicts the 1950 count will range from 33 000 to 36 000, with the entire district likely down about 25 percent from 1940.

Carter County Weldon Webb McAlester Webb

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