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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1950
Page
4
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The Senate has approved a constitutional amendment to alter presidential selection but faces a long path through the House and state ratifications. The piece argues the current system preserves states' rights, questions federal overreach, and suggests replacing the electoral college with nationwide popular vote to elect the president and vice president.
The piece praises the Ada Chamber of Commerce and County Agent Hailey for sponsoring a pig program that teaches young people livestock husbandry and economic viability. It urges prudent, practice-based growth in farming ventures and then discusses Winston Churchill’s muddled thoughts on a Russia Britain America conference, noting public statements may mask political intention and the power of bold, blunt rhetoric.
Landowners convert acres taken from wheat cotton corn peanuts and other crops into forests in Alabama southern Arkansas and eastern Texas. Kraft pulp production expands with two large mills in Texas and Alabama and more may follow this decade. Once established forests provide steady income with little work for owners. The piece notes language contrasts between men and women, with women generally speaking better English.
A reflection notes that high earners in baseball and film once seemed to spend freely, but now taxpayers must first consider Uncle Sam's share before affording food, homes, clothing, and children's needs.
A former South Carolina senator and former Secretary of State James F Byrnes, nearing 71, is highlighted as a potential national figure who could voice opposition to leftward trends. A Collier's excerpt quotes his belief that quarterly income tax payments would curb government spending and reduce payroll deductions, urging employer and worker transparency to influence public sentiment.
The piece discusses how blame and praise in politics are shaped by officeholders rather than pure responsibility. It notes Hoover faced negative mood effects, Coolidge benefited from prosperity, and war presidents are judged by results amid civilian muddling. It argues parties claim gains and shift blame for setbacks.
The writer lauds southern leaders for opposing socialistic policies and praises Thurman Sensing of Nashville for arguing that without southern courage in Congress the nation would be socialist. He contrasts private initiative and property rights with Britain’s shift to socialism and notes machine speedups reduce human labor, limiting new factories.
The piece notes that many in leadership need a discreet adviser to curb excess speech. It cites Secretary Johnson telling alumni of the University of Virginia that all efforts aim for peace, then boasting about defeating any foe. It also mentions Keith Marshall battling influenza and hearing many remedies with no cure yet.
The Washington Birthday costume party at the State School for the Deaf in Swphur sparked excitement as pupils arrived in costume for admission. Judges E. T. White Mrs. E Stockton and Aneece Hassen presided over the contest. Afterward students and faculty shared refreshments with guests.
Joy McInnis 18, a Coalgate High School senior and glee club singer, died in a hospital after a Friday night collision south of Atoka. The Durant tournament traveler was one of six in the Burden car. several passengers injured, with one in critical condition. Funeral Monday at Coalgate Methodist Church with Rev. Cope and Rev. Miller officiating.
Pittsburgh reports emergency relief as the seven week coal strike bites. Defiance shows zero on hand while New York City has eight days supply. Layoffs mount in railroad steel and auto sectors. National Coal Association official warns one more week could be chaos. Miners suffer hardest as cold weather drains savings and cupboards go bare.
An instructional feature by Edith M Sard er on quick tender cabbage prepares two dishes from one vegetable. It promotes shredding cabbage and cooking in one cup boiling salted water, then dressing with butter or cream or a light sauce. A stepwise timetable lists cooking times for various cabbage types and a Dutch cabbage recipe with a sour cream finish.
After the San Francisco 49ers players demanded extra pay for meeting the New York Yankees in the first round of the All America Conference Playoffs, the team presented owner A J Morabito with two fine wrist watches which he refused citing contract clauses. Fostered by women feeding children beans and macaroni they vow no work without contracts. Pittsburgh plights grow as city authorities face school and coal shortages and defiant families seek aid. Mayor Ronald B Beringer offers dormitories to house families with invalids.
Prof. B. L. Trammell of Southeastern State college spoke on Child and Adolescent Psychology to Antlers PTA. Billy Amend outlined founding facts of the PTA. Three county teachers Kilian Mowdy Rainwater entered race for county superintendent. incumbent Mrs. Clarice Gregg may run again. Claud Thompson may contest Curtis Robertson for state House seat. Boy Scout drive kickoff noted with local volunteers and visiting scouting officials.
In Wilmore Kentucky a thousand revival participants filled Hughes Memorial Auditorium at Asbury College as continual prayer and testimonies defined the day. After a morning pause the 1200 seat chapel resumed as Dr. Z T Johnson urged continuation and planned to fly from Lakeland Florida to support the revival.
Wallace's progressive party faced a muted rebuke of Soviet policy at the second national convention in Chicago. Delegates voted to remove the Red tag, aiming to attract anti-Communist voters while defending Russia's foreign policy as not wholly flawed. The split sides pressed for or against the controversial lines before they were buried in committee.
A 25 educator group and 14 Japanese Diet staff visit Washington for two weeks as part of a six week U S tour. They observe American democracy, UN operations, and factory conditions while financed by the U S military government in Japan.
A 12-year-old boy from Morris Township says he strangled a red fox that he feared would bite his sister's black cocker spaniel Boots. He brought the fox to police seeking a $3 bounty, recounting the sleigh-ride incident and his rescue as Elsie watched.
SOAP LAKE Wash February 25 UP A city election dispute unfolds as ballots polling books and the ballot box vanish before official counting. Police canvass residents for sightings while the state superintendent of elections weighs procedures. About 500 votes had been cast for mayor clerk attorney and treasurer with 19 stray ballots found.
A report notes that apple crops face attacks from as many as 200 distinct diseases. Researchers warn on the potential impact on yields and fruit quality, urging continued monitoring and protective measures.
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