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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1948
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News discusses agrarian life, quoting a Chinese source about staying on the land. It argues land must feed all, critiques urban migration, and cites Pearl Buck and the "Prieands of the Land" movement to urge sustainable farming as population grows.
The analysis urges rapid population control and nationwide flood control through damming large streams draining the Rocke mountains area to protect soil fertility. It warns rising births threaten U.S. food supply, notes soil loss from floods, and argues dam projects and watershed protection are essential to maintain land for future generations.
Senate minority leader Barkley agrees with Republicans to trim individual income taxes marginally while backing higher corporate taxes, signaling a break with the White House. The note recalls Jefferson's blunt writing style and grammar.
A historical note reports that IRS investigators are instructed to be equally careful to return refunds due to taxpayers as to collect underpayments. It explains withholding tax as the main cause of refunds and that inspectors are directed to correct errors regardless of which side benefits.
The Shawnee News Star notes that residents wrote Public Enquirer about a narrow dangerous Squirrel Creek bridge on Highway 9 south of Shawnee. Carl Held of the state highway commission sent the issue to Ada and markers were added with reflector signs. Tecumseh underpass also marked.
A critique discusses human tendency to quit tasks like hoeing and dishwashing, linking it to work preferences and habits. It then shifts to U S political history with Roosevelt and Garner, the sit down strikes, and court-packing fears, noting Louisiana and Oklahoma governance and optimistic industrial development amid party system debates.
Senator Vandenberg appeals to the Senate to help stop a potential global crisis by approving the European recovery program. He warns against Soviet pressure and Communist influence while arguing the plan is essential to prevent economic collapse in Western Europe and avoid a broader war. He notes debate will shape whether funds are provided over a 12 month period and emphasizes prudent administration over indiscriminate spending.
Washington March 2 The House Foreign Affairs Committee invited General Douglas MacArthur and Claire Chennault to testify on China policy and aid China. MacArthur may not appear in person. Chennault, wartime air force commander, is in Charlotte running a commercial airline. The panel seeks views on a 500 to 570 million aid package and the broader Western Pacific strategy to counter communism, with urgency to hear within the next week.
Funeral services Thursday at 2:30 from Smith Funeral for Corporal Joseph W. Lawrance of Swaney Australia area and Fortpost county. He died February 2, 1945, from typhus in the South Seas while serving in World War II. Veterans groups will participate in the rites.
Oklahoma leaders weigh campaigns for the U S Senate as rumors name Ancy Paxce Kerr Berry Nance and others. Payne, Cartwright and Johnson show interest with March promises and steady appearances statewide. Widespread speculation centers on who will secure support among old age groups and pension voters ahead of the primary.
A Georgia mother, Mrs. Mauet Ethel Pope, recalls her family’s tragedy and joys as she awaits her Zing younger. She lists four dead siblings from whooping cough and other illnesses, notes two other deaths, and recounts meeting her husband and a long-ago proposal at a farm well.
Oklahoma City March 1 iPr Jonn Mr Craig of Kabel was elected chairman of the Oklahoma highway commission at a reorganizational meeting today He succeeds Bob Barr of Dover No officer may immediately succeed himself in office of the commission Craig has been vice chairman Paul V Carlile of Sallisaw who becomes secretary and vice chairman H Muillembore of Miami was elected secretary
Oklahoma City will host a state welfare commission meeting this week to discuss the commission's collective responsibility. Chairman Sith Peterwua announced the plan today.
Residents along midwestern streams faced harassment from floods after an ice gorge broke upstream on the Loup River near Columbus Nebraska. Eleven other eastern Nebraska towns lost power as a blackout persisted while California saw insufficient rain to ease drought and governors pushed emergency energy measures. Temperatures varied with Caribou Maine dipping below zero while Pembina North Dakota reached -4 with scattered light rain across the north and Pacific Northwest.
At least two born on February 29 highlighted in county notes. Carot Jean Dodson and the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Toney Morman of Raft are among those born on the leap day. Other details reference Ada residents and future milestones for the children.
The governor explains choosing invitations to visit many state regions while balancing prior commitments. He prioritizes state institutions and commissions, boards, and upcoming legislative needs, curtailing private engagements to study problems for the next session.
A newly formed city planning commission, created by recent ordinance, will advise on city improvement plans and draft ordinances. At its first meeting Foster Mel Swein was named chair, Louis Kong vice chair, Mugh Morris secretary, with Roy J. Lotter and L. E Leasurn as members. Ex official members include the mayor and city engineer. A land plot near Valley View Hospital is under consideration for development as building lots. The commission will review additions, public improvements such as parks, and propose funding recommendations to the city council. Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night.
Dr. Fhompson, head of Ole fama A and ME college animal husbandry, spoke at the Ada Kiwanis urging support for schools churches and farm youth programs. George MacRakert announced local business groups will sponsor articles to outfit the Ada Youth Center reception room, worth 1308 dollars in feed.
The Stern Gang said it set a triple blast that wrecked three railyard sleepers near Rehovot, killing 26, wounding five, in what it called a response to a previous Jerusalem bombing that killed 54 Jews. British forces reportedly arrested 24 Jews at Mikve Israel and handed them to Arab mobs. a separate blast near Rehovot damaged a northbound Cairo Express train, injuring or killing several aboard as sappers dismantled a dud.
Robert Vernon McGuire, 7, charged by federal authorities with extortion by mail. Hearing set before Coy Moody, WW. S. District Commissioner, for 2 p.m. Tuesday after McGuire's arrest by city police and postal investigators.
Washington reports that Budget Director James Ki Webb urged Congress to base tax cuts on hard international life facts, arguing limited room for big reductions in the next two years. Treasury Secretary Snyder opposed the House plan and endorsed Truman's cost of living tax exemption proposal as fairer and offsetting losses with higher corporate taxes. The House plan would cut rates from 40 percent on the lowest incomes to 20 percent on the highest with no business levy offset.
Brazilian Air Force C-7 flight Serege Bolen crash kills six crew and 20 passengers. Report says only three of two persons aboard survived, including a sergeant and two women among the survivors. details unclear due to damaged text.
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