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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1944
Page
1
At Pearl Harbor on June 21, US and Japanese battle fleets assembled 1,500 miles from the Philippines toward the Marianas. Indications suggest preliminary blows may have opened a history shaking naval engagement.
Secretary Forrestal told Princeton graduates peace does not immunize U S from warfare. He argued international guarantees may take time and urged maintaining armed forces. He outlined four steps for democracy: strong economy, U S as anchor of stability, attracting high quality public servants, and expanding liberal arts college service.
Republican leaders moved toward a pre convention accord on a foreign policy plank backing international cooperation with military force to preserve world peace. Senator Justin of Vermont brought a one page declaration patterned after the Mackinac advisory council statement and envisioning an international tribunal to settle disputes. The draft, headed by Senator Van den Berg of Michigan, has support from Gov Dewey backers and Senator Taft, with Senator Brooks of Illinois approving it as satisfactory.
Advanced Allied HQ reports two more Japanese airdromes on Biak island captured, bringing to four the number of Allied airfields on the Schouten islands. Yank infantry with tanks and artillery seized ridges near Sorido and Boroke airstrips and pushed onto them, while a separate field is built on Owi island.
Soviet forces seized Viipuri the fortress port and advanced toward Helsinki as Germans allegedly push to prevent Finnish peace with Stalin. Finnish radio urged evacuation of nonessential people from Helsinki while a Stockholm paper said Germany sought to block a Finnish peace cabinet. A Finnish informant warned Karelia defenses collapse could force retreat and guerilla fighting. Moscow radio claimed Finland on the brink of defeat.
American forces drive within 1500 yards of Cherbourg water front amid air and artillery bombardment. Acqueville falls on the left flank, aiding a potential sea escape for trapped Nazis. Allied tanks and infantry push past Fort Du Roule and Fort Octeville as demolition and stiff resistance continue. Eighty Nazi tanks destroyed to date with heavy fighting near Tilly sur Seulles and a two mile push toward St Lo.
East Central college faculty and students held a term get-together at Wintersmith park Tuesday evening. The event mixed barefoot practice with light games like ping-pong and a relaxed old fashioned picnic atmosphere.
Paul Dwight Stewart of the farm near Roff dies after drowning Sunday in a tank a mile from home. Born January 20 1936 he would have started third grade at Roff schools. Funeral Thursday at Lightning Ridge church with Rev. E O Wright of Durant officiating. About 400 attended, including cadets and visiting families.
More than 1 000 American bombers and around 1 000 escort fighters struck Berlin and nearby areas and bases in a shuttle raid from Britain to new American bases in Russia. Berlin reports claimed damage, with German threats of retaliation using heavier explosives than their rocket offensive.
Oklahoma State Safety Commissioner J M Gentry said by July 1 the highway patrol will be half strength of 152 men due to resignations and military inductions. Trooper Bert Huddleston of Tulsa and Charles Gray of Vinita will resign while Harold Woolwine of Claremore takes a six month leave. John E Hinds and R T Witherspoon, both injured in a Tulsa hospital, are unlikely to rejoin the force.
Eighth Army veterans push beyond Perugia as German forces pull back toward Nina lines. Fifth Army strengthens gains along the front despite seven German divisions directing pressure on the right flank. Prisoners from the 19th Luftwaffe division and the 16th SS division reported. Genoa harbor air attack targets an Italian carrier. Heavy rains hindered motorized movement.
Lieutenant Donald Barton son of Mrs L J Barton 1112 East Ninth Ada was killed in a B 17 bomber crash ten miles north of Hobbs New Mexico during a test flight. He had recently been transferred to Hobbs for four engine bomber study after a career as flight instructor and executive in Los Angeles and Pasadena. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home.
Supporters of Rep. Dirksen of Illinois announced they would submit his name for the Republican vice presidential nomination at the Chicago convention next week. The move accompanies his stated bid for the presidential nomination.
Mr and Mrs A W Starns of Konawa and their daughter Kathleen Starns of Oklahoma City visited Mrs C A Starns here Tuesday evening.
Filo McConnell of Route No 5 Ada sustained minor head injuries after his 1929 Buick was struck by a Frisco passenger train at North Broadway around noon Wednesday. G E Black, a car passenger, was bruised when he jumped from the slowly moving vehicle. The car was demolished after being hit near the radiator as the train slowed for a stop 500 yards ahead. McConnell received first aid and was released from a local hospital.
Rex A. Hayes of the Price Administration district office has resigned effective July 1. Joe Griffin is named acting director. FEA Administrator Lea T. Crowley comments that under today’s standard only one evil exists to beget punishment: getting caught.
A Friday 8:30 p m meeting at the Aldridge hotel gathers ranchers and farmers to decide on a feeder calf sale at the Ada rodeo in August. Leaders face difficulties and cattlemen worry about fattening and sale readiness as beef calves of any type may be offered after inspection. If approved, hundreds of beef calves are expected to enter the sale to boost the rodeo and promote feeder activity in Hereford Heaven.
Registration for Oklahoma’s July 11 primary begins today and runs through June 30. U S citizens 21 or older, residents of the state one year, county six months, and precinct 30 days may register. Secretary Cordell urges voters to keep certificates ready for polling places.
Roland McGuire an employee of Southern Ice was badly injured when his foot slipped and his hand entered an ice crushing machine while grinding ice for a downtown cafe. Two fingers were severed though he was reported to be improving after treatment.
Mrs. Paul Ryan was informed that her husband Pfc. Paul Ryan has been returned to the United States after twenty months overseas. He saw action in North Africa Sicily and Italy and received the Purple Heart for wounds on November 4 1943. He is expected home within days. Woodward records note Woodward county will hold its annual free fair September 18 19 and 20.
Tokyo radio alleged a 45000 ton Iowa class battleship was sunk off the Marianas and a 35000 ton North Carolina class ship damaged. It also said two Essex type carriers and an Independence type carrier were heavily damaged or sunk in mid June. Funeral services were held in Shawnee for Pvt. Jack M. Hicks who died in a Campbell Kentucky jeep accident Friday.
A speaker begins with a lengthy pledge of time, signaling a dull session as workers brace for a hours long discussion. The piece cites widespread fatigue with demands for higher pay and less labor across the union membership, reflecting discontent and cautious optimism.
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