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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1952

Page

4

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Public wants new faces. seniority loses appeal

The article argues public dissatisfaction with older lawmakers. It cites Elmer Thomas and Mike Monroney, Tom Connally, Owen Brewster, and Bob Taft as cases where seniority failed to win support. It concludes voters favor fresh names over entrenched leaders seeking reelection.

Elmer Thomas Mike Monroney Congress Mike House Elmer Senate Texas Tom Connally Connolly U. S. Senate Owen Brewster Maine Bob Taft Ohio Taft Thomas Brewster

Oklahoma Women Jury Amendment Push Ahead

The piece argues for a July 1 vote on a constitutional amendment allowing women to serve on juries in Oklahoma. It notes that women already serve by statute and explains how amendments pass by majority of votes, urging informed voting and appreciation for women organizers. It emphasizes citizen responsibility and studying candidates and issues for better government.

Union Oklahoma

Register Now for Precinct Rolls and July 1 Elections

You have a few hours to register if your name is not on the precinct rolls. The summer campaign is not as hot, but many officials must be nominated on July 1. Learn about candidates and assess integrity, obligations, and qualifications to decide who should hold office.

Supreme Court limits presidential power to seize property

The piece argues the Supreme Court ruling that the President cannot seize property without Congress acts down tyranny and boosts global confidence in American government. It asserts the decision may win friends abroad and reflects the protection the courts provide against executive overreach.

Supreme Court Britain United States

Resignation in Government Sparks Theories Of Pressure

The remark notes that resignations in colleges banks or factories draw little attention while a government resignation triggers talk of force or scandal. It suggests public officials resign to avoid larger troubles. The statement reflects on political narratives around career departures.

Texas plume praised as aristocrat flower in Cornfield poem

Ada’s Cornfield Lawyer- Poet Thomas P. Holt publishes a reprimand amid a rebuke of calling the Texas plume a weed. The verse defends the plant as a noble wildflower, urging Texans to celebrate its beauty and dignity across the Lone Star fields.

Ada Cornfield Thomas P. Holt Texas Lone Star State Texas Fields

Guymon Plans Paving Celebration for Colorado Route

Guymon residents push State Highway 3 paving from Antlers to the Colorado line with a July 21 celebration. boosters seek to brand the road The Colorado Route and attract more traffic and tax revenue. Queens from towns along the route may attend. festivities promise barbecued Whiteface beef and a hoped-for boost to Oklahoma business.

Raymond Fields on Eisenhower Bid for GOP Nomination

A Guymon Republican veteran, Raymond Fields, predicts Eisenhower will win the nomination in Chicago. He cites delegate illness and state shifts on ballots, notes Taft near-certain first-ballot votes, and offers insider optimism about Eisenhower’s momentum. The piece ends with a light aside on manners and communication.

Raymond Fields Guymon Oklahoma Raymond Eisenhower Chicago Taft Mr. Fields

Croy Manuscripts Sprinkle Rogers Humor in Oklahoma History

Oklahoma City special report on Homer Croy visiting the Oklahoma Historical Society to research a biography of Will Rogers. Croy blends humor with rigorous study, noting his non fiction focus, extensive travel for sources, and the value of WPA era interviews and Indian Pioneer History material.

Oklahoma City Homer Croy Oklahoma Historical Society Will Rogers Crow Rogers Jesse James Campbell Edmund Cray Oklahoma Foreman Carolyn T Croy New York City Indian Archives Rebia Looney Isaac C. Parker Grant Foreman Society University of Oklahoma James and Parker Hollywood Havin Severa Paris David Harum Claudette Colbert Fred MacMurray Southwest Middle West Dale Carnegie Cameron Shipp Christian Science Monitor Reader Oklahoma State Penitentiary James Lapland Egypt

Trio Held to Face Trial for Larceny

At a preliminary hearing before Peace Justice C. W. Floyd, Leroy Collins, Lillian Easterting and Jesse Burris were bound over to district court on grand larceny from person charges. Burris posted $2,000 bond while Easterling and Collins are held on $4,000 bonds each. The trio allegedly took $600 from Everett Walker of 305 North Johnston.

C. W. Floyd Leroy Collins Lillian Easterting Jesse Burris Burris Easterling Collins Everett Walker North Johnston

New Elections Law Being Considered

A Senate rules subcommittee led by Sen. Gillette announced a tentative agreement on a new elections law to regulate congressional and presidential campaign financing. The group, with three Democrats present, expects early unanimous approval after possible minor changes, and will compare its bill to one proposed by Sen. Hayden.

Washington Senate Rules Sen Gillette D.sa Senate Hayden D-Ariz Full

Oklahoma City TV Stations Shaped by Microwave Relay

Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. promises Oklahoma City and Tulsa television stations a microwave relay system will be finished in time for Oklahomans to watch the July political conventions as they unfold.

Oklahoma City Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Tulsa

Reds Open with 1924 Attendance Record in 6-5 Win

The largest crowd for a Cincinnati Reds opening day was 35 747 in 1924 as the Reds beat the Pirates 6 to 5.

Cincinnati Reds Reds Pirates

Greater returns for amount in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads

A brief notice explains improved yields for investments in vested Ada NEWS Want Ads. It highlights higher returns linked to updated pricing and enhanced terms for advertisers placing classified advertisements.

Ada News

July 2 Motion Docket Set Lists Sixteen Local Cases

Sixteen cases appear on the motion demurrer and non jury docket for Wednesday July 2 at 10 a m Judge John Boyce McKeel presiding. Disposition hearing items include W D Watson et al vs M S Olivo special appearance and motion to quash Mark Gannon vs W R Britton motion to make more definite and certain Super Transportation Company Inc vs Clarence E Canady motion to quash summons Magmie T M Harriss et al vs C I Huddleston et al motion to approve commissioners report and deed on take S J Sarkeys vs R W Simpson et al motion George Wade Jr vs John Droppleman demurrer Mary Bond vs Kenneth Ray Farr motion to make more definite and certain J A Richardson vs Daisy Pearl Anders et al motion to approve commissioners report and authority for deed on take Joseph H Wythe Jr et al vs Don W Owen dba Owen Trucking Company demurrer L D Keel guardian et al vs Clarence P Miller et al motion to join administration as party plaintiff Johnson Mac and Welding Shop et al vs Brown Supply Company et al motions for new trial A C Kent vs Sam Mizel et al special appearance and motion to quash W W Woodley vs Heirs of Pearl Harrison deceased et al trial Joe Northcutt vs Herbert Northcutt demurrer Hazel Colbert vs Zeb Colbert collection of costs.

John Boyce McKeel W. D. Watson Mary Bond Kenneth Ray Farr J. A. Richardson Daisy Pearl Anders Joseph H. Wythe, Jr Don W. Owen Dba Owen Trucking Company L. D. Keel Guardian Clarence P. Miller Johnson Mac and Welding Shop Brown Supply Company A. C. Kent Sam Mizel W. W. Woodley Pearl Harrison Joe Northcutt Herbert Northcutt Hazel Colbert Zeb Colbert

Five Sooners to YMCA Conventions

Five Oklahoma youths will attend YMCA meetings in Washington D C next week. Donald Simmons from Muskogee Mike Wilkerson from Lawton and Glenn Fowler from Oklahoma City will join Don Williams and Von Dean Booty from Lawton at the Hi Y council and youth governance assemblies.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Washington, D. C Donald Simmons Muskogee Mike Wilkerson Lawton Glenn Fowler Don Williams State Council von Dean Booty Leroy E. Hixser Southwest Ymca

Some Essential Steel to Be Made Some Essential Steel to Be Made

A June 21 report says a high administration official predicts partial production of essential defense steel will resume within a week. Mills with special high alloy steel for tanks and bullets may restart, though specifics and plants remain unnamed. The nationwide steel strike enters its 20th day, costing about 250,000 tons daily. CIO steelworkers in a 650,000 member union are striking over a new contract, idling over 100,000 additional steel-using workers.

Washington High Administration CIO

Anglo American Solidarity Push Aids Korea Armistice Hopes

Washington officials expressed hope that renewed Anglo American unity on Korea may improve chances for a truce. British Defense Secretary Viscount Alexander meets Lovett, while Dean Acheson heads to Europe for talks with Eden and Schuman. The prisoner of war issue remains the main hurdle.

Washington United States Britain Viscount Alexander Defense Lovett Korea Dean Acheson Oxford University London Eden Schuman Germany Russia Tunisia Egypt Iran U.N Forees United Nations North Korea China U. N Reds

Sulphur Scouts Visit Camp Simpson

Sulphur Scoutmaster Marshall Montgomery and four Troop 62 scouts Edwin France Burley Peveto Haskel Holland and Dee White visited Camp Simpson for two days. About 120 area scouts were present. Plans for Camp Simpson attendance were moved from June 22 to July 6 with Montgomery leading both troops. Troop 62 sponsors First Christian church and Troop 160 First Methodist church. John Payne new Scoutmaster of Troop 160. Kenneth Holbrook Sulphur Troop 62 waterfront director with special training.

Marshall Montgomery Troop 62 Edwin France Burley Peveto Haskel Holland Dee White Camp Simpson Montgomery First Christian Church First Methodist Church John Payne Kenneth Holbrook

Father Talks Boy Off of High Tower

Miami Springs police identified 12-year-old Larry Worley who climbed the 135 foot water tower. His father, Robert Worley, an electrician, talked him down after about an hour near a crowd that prayed and urged him to come down. No reason given for the attempted jump.

Miami Fla Miami Springs Larry Worley Harry Palmter Robert Jon

Kitten Rescued After Five Trips At ENID Home

A stranded kitten was rescued after a mail carrier, the fire department, police, and the Humane Society worked together. The mother cat Traitor owned by Mrs. Ruby Robinson moved her litter early today. on the last of five trips rescuers freed the kitten from between walls with a sack.

Enid Okla Fire Department Humane Society Ruby Robinson

Political Announcements Pontotoc County Candidates

A list of Democratic primary candidates for Pontotoc County offices on July 1, 1952. Sheriff contenders J D Gaar Ray Goodwin James C Baze. Court Clerk Abe Holloway. County Clerk Claud Bobbitt. County Commissioner District 2 Bob Austell Bill Peck. County Assessor Chas Rushing. County Attorney J Blaine Gilbreath W Barney Ward Coy Mowdy Uva Cummins. Corporation Commissioner Ray C Jones. Congress 4th District Gene Davis. Representatives No 1 J W Huff George Buster Harden. No 2 George R R Collins Bob Dumont Is Jake Blevins.

Ask Recruiters Theyll Gladly Furnish Answers

Five recruiters representing the Army Air Force Navy and Marine Corps invite Ada area residents to mail questions about armed forces. They host a Rambling Recruiters questionnaire program on Station KADA every Sunday at 12 45 p m. Box 75 Ada Oklahoma is the reply address.

Army Air Force U. S. Navy Marine Corps Kada

Big Welcome For New Steamship United States

The 990 foot 53300 ton United States moves toward New York on its first home port call after a 500 mile Newport News voyage. Commodore Harry Manning expects smooth arrival and a spectacular port welcome for this speed rival to the Queen Mary.

United States Atlantic New York U.us Hudson River Manhattan Commodore Harry Manning Newport News Virginia

Release sought of secret FTC report on oil firms

Senator Hennings asks Attorney General McGranery to present to a grand jury facts from a secret Federal Trade Commission report alleging anti trust violations by major oil companies that control world supply. He notes President Truman delayed public release to avoid harming U. S. foreign relations.

Washington Sen Hennings D-Mo Atty McGranery Federal Trade Commission Truman U. S

Guymon Plans Paving Celebration for State Highway 3

Guymon Oklahoma residents plan a July 21 party to mark the completion of 17 miles of paving on State Highway 3 in Beaver County. Invitations go to towns along 234 miles of highway from the Colorado line to Antlers in Pushmataha County. Sponsors aim to form a national Highway 3 Association to extend the road into Arkansas and to Hot Springs.

Guymon Okla Beaver County Colorado State Line Antlers Pushmataha County Ational Highway 3 Association Arkansas Hot Springs

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