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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News discusses balancing city growth with housing and jobs, urging municipal expansion of water and services to sustain progress. It notes past antiindustry sentiment fading, praises farmers and industry cooperation, and advertises the Made in Oklahoma Manufacturers Exposition in Oklahoma City with Ada participation.
The author argues for boosting production over redistribution as population rises and soil fertility declines. Citing social security and unemployment programs, they warn that neglecting soil leads to shortages, with references to governors and voters across states. The piece laments political missteps by a few and urges decisive action.
A 14 point National Conference on Juvenile Delinquency outline argues a good home is essential for children. It emphasizes love, belonging, appropriate freedom, family involvement, gentle correction, and shared values to curb youth misbehavior and foster growth.
The piece urges readers to buy Series E government bonds to curb inflation and protect jobs, noting bonds mature in ten years with near 3 percent interest. It urges rapid purchase to meet a $305,000 goal and compares bonds to War Savings. The article also recalls soil erosion issues in eastern Oklahoma and stresses moral duty to future generations, encouraging continued cotton farming despite pests.
Soviet Marshal Wassily Sokolovsky filed a formal protest over Colonel Howley’s conduct at a four-power Kommandatura meeting in Berlin. Sokolovsky accused Howley of coarse insults and refusal to discuss proposals for worker conditions. Howley and allies left after a one hour session. four-power agency leadership criticized actions as improper and rude.
A fatal highway crash in heavy rain killed Marie J. Grochowsky, 60, of Slaton, Texas, and injured seven others including her husband and daughter. The other car occupants were Pay Hawk Jr., Andy Green, Horace Ashworth and his passenger. The crash occurred during torrential storms that swept through the region, pushing tolls toward yearly totals.
Sulphur report notes five A girls will attend the first national convention of Future Homemakers of America in Kansas City Missouri. Delegates include Nelda Hustines Jo Holland Fern Montgomery for senior BBA and Winnie Beth Ward Betty Stils Mikived Vaugham as senior FIA sponsor. Junior FRA sponsors Mrs Ruby Towns Tay join. Two Oklahoma FHA girls Jean Fivins Marjorie Balt from Pa huska join as piano team for banquet. Radio microwaves aid distance measurement between molecules with high accuracy.
An article recounts how a Russian Ukrainian displaced family, brought from a Vienna refugee camp, was adopted by Claremont residents. The grandmother Mrs Sineiko and daughter Adela Sewyeka live with ten granddaughters, study American life, and work locally. The town council coordinated support, helping them settle in with housing and jobs while preserving ties to their past.
The Coalgate Round-Up Rodeo begins Thursday June 24 at 3 p.m. with riders from neighboring cities and local performers. Three nightly performances run to Saturday finals with purses listed for steer roping bull riding bareback bronc and calf roping plus wild buffalo act and Queen contest acts. Noted cowboys plan to attend for prize money as residents discuss weather and heat considerations.
Washington report says labor union editors voiced confidence after Supreme Court approval allowing unions to publish political content from funds without violating the Taft Hartley act. Justices preserved the law’s disclosure requirement while avoiding a ruling on non communist affidavits. CIO President Philip Murray urged tests of validity as unions prepare political campaigns.
Oklahoma City traffic engineer J C Trueblood of General Motors analyzes the city’s mass transit woes. He says the streetcar system provides too much service for the fare taken in, highlighting war era service demands and rising operating costs. He notes similar urban pressure nationwide and cites 25 percent operating cost increases amid higher gasoline diesel tires and parts costs.
In Chandler and nearby, Guinn and Cantrell, recent high school graduates, enlisted in the U S Navy for a three year term. Guinn is son of Mr and Mrs E A Guinn Sr of 712 Sauta Oak, Cantrell son of Mr and Mrs Bill Cantrell of 826 Souter Cheery. Training and school follow their enlistment as part of post graduate attendance plans. Meanwhile an unrelated incident reports a boy named Roland Osborn burned in a lightning strike on a farm home near Chandler, his mother Mrs Iols Osborn and four siblings escape uninjured as the home caught fire.
The article argues the United States has adopted a new positive foreign policy to counter bolshevik aims. It cites the Truman doctrine, Marshall Plan, and regional defense proposals as steps toward rebuilding Europe and resisting Soviet expansion. Western Europe forms a growing alliance as U S defense talks with Europe are anticipated.
The board of regents for East Central State and six campuses may legally collect student fees to retire self issued dormitory bonds. The attorney general ruled today, confirming authority under a 1947 act. The board governs Tah Seequak, Alva, Edmond, Durant and Weather Tech campuses.
Greek ninth division pushes four miles into guerrilla territory near Komitsa as part of a major civil war offensive. Official reports say no opposition met after night maneuvers. rebels led by Captain Kikitses and Markos Vallades are engaged. American observers urge guerrillas to surrender to end bloodshed while Greece seeks stability and reconstruction, with units and commanders identified across divisions.
High Russian officials plan a four power currency reform to align East and West German trade, as Western Allies press for unified money rules. Reports said devaluations in the western zone aim to curb inflation while old mark flow and revalued notes complicate Berlin’s economy. Western powers seek compatible exchange and rapid talks amid postwar tensions.
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