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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

5

Senate Debates ERP Plan Amid Czechoslovak Crisis

The Senate opens debate on a 5.3 billion dollar European Recovery Program aid package for 16 Western European nations. Leaders stress the plan is not a permanent feature of U.S. policy, urging speed in action after recent communist events in Czechoslovakia and rising risks to European stability.

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Income tax deadline may be less painful this year

Washington reports the March 15 income tax deadline could be easier for filers. Treasury says refunds totaling over 40 dollars on average will go to most of the 53 million payers, with about 237 million already issued to early filers. By July 1, the Treasury hopes to return 2.4 billion to 20 million who overpaid, despite a shortage of authority to issue excess payments. Congressional and Treasury officials warn larger refunds may be authorized if needed.

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Have to Die? Woman Rescued From 75-Foot Sign Fall Threat

A pajama-clad woman identified as Mrs Theess Lee, 34, of San Diego, California, was rescued by Salt Lake City firefighters when she prepared to leap from a 75 foot high downtown sign. Firefighters lowered in on a ladder, calmed her, and secured her with a safety belt after she said I have to die. Officer Douglas Hardy joined the rescue as the sign access came from a hatch room.

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Stalin Pledged Czechoslovak Independence to Benes in 1945

Benes recounts a wartime Kremlin pledge from Stalin promising Czechoslovak independence and ties to Western powers. He says Stalin assured no interference and warned Communists against “stupidities,” a promise that shaped postwar politics until Soviet-backed moves led to a Communist takeover and a shift toward totalitarian rule.

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Pontotoc County youth win multiple livestock contests

Pontotoc county 4 H clubs claim both championships at Southeastern Junior Livestock Show. Fontotac and Garvin County teams place highly in field and willow divisions with Pontotac fount first, Garvin second, Hughes third, Coal fourth. Individual high point goes to Steve Woot of Vanoss with Donny Northeart near second.

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E M Lawson Injured in Motorcycle Spill

E M Lawson a Ada resident and Spann Denison Motor employee was injured Sunday in a spill near Pauls Valley when his motorcycle hit loose gravel. He suffered fractures to both elbows and is in an Oklahoma City hospital with a specialist stating recovery may take several months. He is the son in law of Mrs KM Tings of West Seventeenth Street.

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Non-Communist Nations Turn From Appeasement to Anti-Red Moves

European non communist nations react to the Czech crisis with a shift from appeasement to tougher anti Soviet sentiment. Britain and France press for a western union to deter Bolshevist expansion while Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland show anti Soviet demonstrations. Turkey conducts a purge of alleged communists amid a broader anti Bolshevist stance affecting regional security.

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Stock Show Winners From Southdown to Hereford Classes

Southdown grand champion Tomt and reserve Hampshire shown by Dustin Wolf-Wetumka and Tommy Davis Wetumka lead a dense slate of 4-H and FFA exhibitors from Wewoka, Guthrie, and surrounding counties. Winners include Ralph Thompson Garvin and Joe Young Garvin, with Hereford and Angus steer champions named Bailey Thompson Lexington FRA and Tommy Thomason We-woka 4-H, among many other club entries and county awards.

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Grand Champions Rise From Three Area Counties

Grand champion winners emerged from three area counties at the Eleventh Annual Southeastern Oklahoma Junior Livestock show. Tommy Thomason of Wewoka 4-H showed the grand champion Angus steer, Paul Wolf of Dustin 7 4-H claimed the grand champion Southdown lamb, and Betty Richardson of Garvin County 4-H earned top honors in the fat barrow division. Moore FFA member Junko Jo showed a Hereford steer as reserve grand champion after earlier setbacks. Prize money was paid promptly, and a Meat Identification contest for 4-H girls, judged by Wickham Packing staff, highlighted the event with Pauline Vinson winning the contest.

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State Not Invited Into Dixie Revolt

Oklahoma cites March 2 report that Oklahoma has not been invited to join the Dixie Revolt of southern states against Democratic Party leadership. Gov Roy Turner says there was no internal pressure to join and he will skip a Gainesville meeting with southern governors. The note mentions plans to discuss regional schools for Negroes' higher education and Gaineshire Florida.

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Finnish Communists Rally Behind Soviet Pact Support

Finnish communists organize factory meetings in Turku and Tampere to back the Soviet Union military pact. The Turku workers adopt a resolution urging acceptance, saying they must take a friend's hand if offered. Leaders debate negotiations with the Russians and potential Western reactions as they prepare to brief President Paasikivi.

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London paper says Benes resigns amid Prague report

The London Evening News claimed Edvard Benes resigned as president of Czechoslovakia but an embassy official denied the report. Telegraphed from Prague, the disputed story cited health concerns and communist pressures. The Czechoslovak embassy maintained Benes has not resigned.

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Jukebox Suicide Attempt Triggers Subway Shooting

In New York on March 1 a man was fired on after a jukebox played Civilization repeatedly. Victims include Josephine Ostaloco 20 and Felipe Torres 20 a sailor. Bartender Nemeso Calasem 47 was shot and wounded. Police pursued the attacker on a subway platform. Roosevelt Hospital reports all in serious condition.

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