This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1952
Page
4
In Ada Oklahoma the Ada Weekly News traces its 1901 founding alongside the Ada Evening News. The item notes publishing history and pricing details for mail subscriptions within and outside Oklahoma.
The piece argues Greece and Turkey joining NATO strengthens a Western shield against Moscow. Spain’s admission could extend defense lines across Europe to Asia. With 50 divisions agreed at Lisbon, anti communist nations may hold back Soviet advances, despite regional tensions in Southeast Asia and Korea.
A newspaper note reflects on Willie Sutton’s remark that his happiest time was helping in a hospital. It contrasts crime with genuine service, arguing the deepest satisfaction comes from aiding others and feeling needed. The piece emphasizes that personal experience shapes moral insight and universal desires.
Tulsa World editorial notes widespread investigations in Washington, but public reaction remains muted. It highlights Senate inquiries into the Maritime Commission, tax scandals, and un-American activities, plus RFC profits and army waste, arguing these probes reveal past and ongoing issues shaping the nation.
A discussion on the rise of killings by mothers and wives, exploring whether insanity drives crime and the difficulty in distinguishing cruelty from mental illness. Calls for treatment advances and prevention through removing mentally ill individuals from temptation.
The article argues Spain should join NATO, noting Franco’s anti communist fight and strategic value for Med, airports, and a sizable army, while praising Governor Murray for backing a costly turnpike relocation in Sapulpa. It contrasts aviation risks with public safety.
A local editorial discusses maintaining good credit as a lasting asset and the spread of credit reporting beyond Ada. It advocates personal responsibility for credit history and notes Bermuda grass aiding fall pastures and erosion control. The column also reflects on mortgage stories and a New York note about Ada’s “famous son,” ending with a light question about kitchen work.
A message outlines how sales tax would rise from 2 to 3 percent and increase costs for families. It notes previous year's averages and projects a rise to $25.58 per person or over $100 for a family of four, highlighting the upcoming vote in November.
The Shawnee News-Star argues the CIO did not fund Shawnee businessmen’s drive to lure Sylvania to town. It contends union organizers would not stay loyal to Sylvania workers if the local plant closed, instead moving on to other assignments.
Violence has surged in Compound 62 at the Koje Island UN prison camp. Prisoners, led by communists, attacked American troops with crude weapons. 55 prisoners died, 159 wounded, and one American soldier killed. Officials note long-standing hostilities and lax inspections contributing to the unrest.
Washington officials announced an estimated 86.6 million dollar Washita River sub-basin program in Oklahoma to supply municipal water for Anadarko Chickasha and support Elk City Clinton irrigation and flood control. Fort Cobb Foss projects dominate cost with 37.4 million and 16.8 million allocated to non user aims. irrigation and municipal users would repay about 20.6 million over 50 years.
Adm. Alan G. Kirk, recently resigned as U S ambassador to the Soviet Union, warned at a Town Hall that Russia could be overcome but should not be underestimated. He said war can be avoided if America negotiates from strength and remains able to act.
Japanese soldiers and sailors relive the Pacific War in best selling memoirs and thrillers. Memoirs by Mitsuo Fuchida and Masanobu Tsuji top shelves, with works like Singapore and Kamikaze drawing mixed praise and protests as Japan arms itself again.
March safety meetings for superintendents and driver education instructors will be held at seven state colleges. Sponsored by the State Department of Education Oklahoma Safety Council and Department of Public Safety, the sessions will share latest safety information. Harold O. Carlton of the American Automobile Association will speak, with East Central State College hosting March 10.
The Moscow press reports that the Mongolian People’s Republic has not chosen a new premier to succeed the late Marshal Choibalsan, who died of cancer in a Moscow hospital, with no date for a replacement set.
Oklahoma City March 1 Arkansas students cross the border to attend school in Oklahoma costing the state up to 600 Arkansas residents about 50 000 annually, an Education Department official said Eddie Higgins head examiner cited border districts Ft Smith area and other points He plans an investigation and may seek joint legislation to curb the practice He noted Texas districts charge Oklahoma a fee for border students but Arkansas schools get full state aid without compensation.
Washington March 11. A military pay hike is ready for Senate action. The plan raises subsistence allowances for all ranks and trims base pay to 3 percent. House proposals called for a 10 percent across the board increase costing about 850 million dollars. Senate estimates cost at 475 million dollars with more liberal subsistence and housing allowances for lower ranks.
Senate preparedness subcommittee, led by Lyndon B. Johnson, opens a study into charges and profit in shipping munitions to Korea and aid materiel to Europe. Sources cite daily profits over $1,000 on some charters as the panel reviews contract practices and middlemen costs. Maritime Board notes private firms operate government ships on government business.
Reports indicate up to half a million men haden fish caught in a single haul. Fishermen describe unprecedented effort with vast nets and collective labor across coastal waters. The event highlights notable yields and potential impacts on regional fisheries and markets.
The United States Marine Corps prepares to mark its 177th birthday on November 10, 1952 with ceremonies and observances involving service members and regional commands.
The article notes that while the largest publicly displayed meteorite weighs about 36 tons, many others discovered weigh an ounce or less, illustrating the wide variation in meteorite sizes.
The list presents J. D. Gaar as a candidate for Sheriff subject to the Democratic primary on July 1, 1952.
Governor Allan Shivers of Texas said a southern candidate could win the Democratic nomination but would face difficulty. He praised Senator Russell of Georgia while opposing Truman's renomination and suggested Oklahoma's Kerr or Illinois Governor Stevenson as acceptable if they pursued the fight without waiting for permission. He noted possible independent votes from North Dakota and remarked on Texas delegation instruction versus uninstructed support for Russell.
About a hundred college women enjoyed a day of sport and social activity at Knight Hall. Oklahoma A and M Stillwater won the basketball tournament defeating Northeastern. Southeastern won the consolation event. East Central opened with a win but exited after two losses. Miss Billie McNabb of East Central directed the Play Day.
Ada Oklahoma native Don H Summers now serves with the 5th Armored Division at Camp Chaffee Arkansas in the 5th Quartermaster Battalion after returning from occupation duty in Japan with the 45th Infantry Division. He is a Ada High School and East Central State College graduate who joined the service in October 1950. His father T E Summers lives in Ada and his wife Wanda resides with him at Fort Smith Arkansas.
Oklahoma City report details February as the deadliest on record with fifty seven fatalities, twelve more than 1946. Four crashes caused sixteen deaths, including two multi fatal days on Feb three and 26. The deadliest stretch was State Highway 7 east of Lawton with eight deaths between 1 and 2 p.m. Local highway patrol notes emphasize unusually severe accidents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.