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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1949

Page

3

Iron Horse Mooseburgers Spur Moose Respect in Alaska Rail Line

ANCHORAGE Alaska The Susitoa Valley moose population now avoids railway encounters after heavy losses to trains and moose meat being sent to local schools. Train delays and collisions with moose declined as engines and crews adapt to the season’s snow and wolves. The Alaska Railroad notes lingering questions about whether moose will learn to stay clear of tracks as the rail line recounts the era of the Aurora and the Moose Pusher nickname.

Anchorage Alaska NEA Susitoa Iron Horse Imany Abika Alaski Railroad Reikvad Fairbanks

Filibuster Debate Curbs Could End Talkathon Era

A 1949 discussion outlines a bipartisan Senate plan to limit debate by closing motions after signaled support. The proposal would allow limited debate on bills, permit extended speeches later, and empower the presiding officer to rule order without delay. It argues for ending endless filibusters to speed government reforms and overhaul the executive branch, while noting fierce opposition from minority defenders of unlimited debate.

Washington Nea Senate Jaren el Bne Ae Audust Tel Goth Tromans Oi Aintioch Uy Utdston Contig Nusthens Baykley Haydons Congress The Provident

Work on Big New Building Halted by Union

Tulsa mar 4 cement finishers halted work on the citys largest downtown project after a dispute over a cement finishing foreman for large pours. Manhatten Construction said an agreement existed with the union but the union said the foreman was required for large pours. About seventy workers refused to cross the picket line as Foundation walls neared completion.

Tulsa Okla Mar BP— Univy Unebs Terry H. Beam CAL Manhattan G. H. Beemginger Beam Derrick Bem Bylecng Ctker

Hearing Soon on 68 Month Pension Plan Is Proposed

Washington March 5 Rep Tody Mortis said the house Ways and Means Committee may hold hearings within a week on a bill providing a $60 month old age pension to persons 65 and over. The plan would pay directly from Washington to those with insufficient income and replace social security and old age assistance. Mortis noted broad nationwide support with few objections and hopes Congress acts soon.

Washington Tody Mortis D.-Okla House Ways and Means Committee Morris Rep van Zant Congress

Oklahoma City Bar Examinees Take Oaths March 15

Oklahoma City reports seven graduates who passed the February bar examinations will take their oaths before the state supreme court on March 15. The event marks their qualification as licensed attorneys.

Oklahoma City March Fe Fense Studen State Supreme Court

Russia rejects Western German state formation warning

In a sharp cable from Berlin the Soviet Union denounces the US British and French policy in Germany and rejects restitution sacrifices. Sokolovsky says Moscow will not accept a western German state and condemns US policy while accusing American authorities of obstructing Soviet property restitution and inspection efforts in the American zone. In Bulgaria a treason trial verdicts are set for 2 pm after ministers pleaded for mercy and repentance before the communist government.

Wes Gallagher Berlin Soviet Union United States France Britain Wassily D. Sokolowsky Germany Lucius 0 Clay Russia Sokolovsky U.S Sinc Soviet New Agency Sisky So Enich Ocher ‘Naei Cersan Sofia Bulgaria

Ped Cross Drive Opens in Fomatoc County Chapter

The American Red Cross Fomatoc County chapter opens its annual member drive Monday morning with a 7 oclock breakfast led by Dr Charles F Spencer. The goal is 7572 dollars as volunteers begin calling, with many district, high school, and business committees organized to canvass each area and recruit members.

Fomatoc County Chapter of the Americas Red Cross Idecote Charies F. Spencer Howard G. Howard Presto Joyce Milér Sara Boswell Leming Ives Bustend Willy Toy Business Black Sleck Ehgire Gene Smith Newel Horn Jim Thompson Pexkes Benton Brown L. C Ray Wright Mes. I. B Sam Matthews T. W. Brydia Boyes Nu. A ZB. Johnson Virl Leman M. BH. McDaniel Bonnie Thomas J. Abney Griest Summers June Eady Willard No Ollie McBride Edghty Corn Perot A. Hughes Robertson Roy Trahera Gant Michell Emmett Muarshill White A. Mullins A Ray Edna Lasatti Walard Wilard Clifford Logscon Ceaitman Ropsdom Ehzicmas

Local social lists reveal community members and hosts

A long OCR fragment lists numerous women and men by name and place across Arlington Glenwood Rural Center and surrounding areas. It reads as a civic social roster with chairs and host families named, including Freeman, Lee, Parker, Tipton, Wilbur, and many others, reflecting local club and community group roles.

House Likely to Pass Truman Labor Law

WASHINGTON March 57 The House shows mood to pass a labor bill aligned with President Truman aims to replace the Taft Hartley act with a modified Wagner act. Kelley says only administration changes, no clear split with Speaker Rayburn. Senate sent the bill to the House for action as hearings loom. Day tone notes Andrews longtime House Affairs chair in the 3rd Congress died of a heart attack in Daytona Beach Florida.

Washington House Truman A. B Relley House Labor Committee Raytarn Rayburn Kelley Senate Senate Labor Committee Tramar Bezn Keiley Hig Taft-Hovtey Set Daytona Beach Fls Wauter G. ‘Andrews House Millays ‘Affairs Committee

From Ada to CMS editor Max Hoff: a childhood to chalked path

The piece traces a boyhood scene near Ada where Max Hoff, later a leading editor of the Christian Science Monitor, is pictured swimming with friend Rock Herndon. It mentions Red Cross drives, water bonds, local politics, school anecdotes, and community notices reflecting early 20th century life in Ada and Chickasha Oklahoma.

Christian Science Monitor Max Rocky Crossing Ada R.A Rock) Herndon BR. A. Herndon Rio Grande Valley

Campbell Named Acting Marshal by Allen City Council

Jirt Campbell will serve as acting marshal to fill the unexpired term after Tan resigned to enter private business. Campbell has resided in the city 15 months, previously employed at Seviatrans Drug Store and later with his wife owning the Sentral Store. The marshal term expires in two months.

Allen Irl Campbell Allen Sity Council Vo Cord- Tan Campbell Ager Seviatrans Drug Sentral

Haworth Couple Killed in Wreck

Two Haworth residents Foy C. Jones, 33, and Lena L. Wright, 24, died when their car plunged over a bridge into a small creek near Haworth on Saturday. A third passenger, Miss Charlene Gobert, 20, and Russell Sullivan, 25, escaped with injuries.

Associated Press McCurtaig Haworth Small Creek Foy C. Jounés Bis Lena L. Wright Trouper Merriott Charlene Gobert Russell] Sullivan Elso

Beate Takes Fewer Babies in 1947

In Washington on March 31, Beate reports 3,587 infant deaths in 1947 with 1,603 due to suffocation and 174 cases attributed to infant homicide. Premature birth is the top factor, accounting for 41,053 fatalities, while congenital anomalies, pneumonia and influenza, birth injuries, and asphyxia are noted as other major causes. birth rate is estimated at 19.28 per 1,000 population.

Washington Mer Besta U.S Iez Office of Vital

Girl Victim Of Accidental Shot At Local Grocery Store

An 11 year old girl, Loretta Stephens, was shot in the stomach at a grocery store in Altus, Oklahoma. Investigators described a dispute ending with a pistol fired from the back of the store. the bullet struck the girl through an open doorway from about 15 feet away. Suspects Turner and Roberts were questioned as witnesses.

Altus Oda Mar S-Vplan Loretta Stephens Step Turner Sanit Fore Clay Roverts Roberts James Gir

Bemo Leaders Fail in Bid for 6D Anti-Hilibiuster Try

Washington dispatch reports Democratic leaders faltering in a bid to blunt southern filibusters in the Senate. Senator Lucas of Mississippi pressed to take up a constitutional-style rules change, while Fulbright and Dixie Democrats pressed for compromise with Republicans on governing debate power. The maneuver sought to curb filibusters but failed to secure enough support as talks continued.

Jack Bele Washington Mar Senate Lucas of Hinds Fulbright McGrath Republicars Uyrum Truman Debutes Lucas

Fruman Goes at Newsmen Dinner With Truman Honor

President Truman was guest of honor at the White House Correspondents Dinner at the Statler Hotel. He will depart by plane at 8:20 am. Key West vacation plans for two weeks were announced. Arthur Godfrey served as master of ceremonies with many celebrities attending.

Washington Mar Truman White House Statler Key West Fla Offis Eal Banque Wludine Burks Wilson Arthur Godfrey Ernest B. Vaccaro Associated Robert G. Mixon Correspondents Association Danny Kaye Polyna Stoska Zucker Sisters Artini Consello Stan Kavanagh Wally Brown Julia Lee Boby Lovett

Blind Wife Happy Her Baby Can See

The blind wife of a blind husband at General Hospital today welcomed her baby, born sighted after concerns the child might be blind. Mrs. Chesser, who studied Braille child care, expressed relief and gratitude as she cradled her son. The hospital reported both mother and baby are doing well.

Louisville Mar General Hospital Chester Derges Chesser Chesser

Mrs. Sem Sachs in Hot Springs

Sami Secka has been in Hot Springs Arkansas for three weeks taking a course in the bails there. She has also spent several days in other cities visiting friends from New York Chicago and Oklahoma City for the raves. She expects to remarry at Hot Springs for some weeks and Mr. Sachs may join her there for a time.

Sami Secka Hot Springs Ark New York Chicago Oklahoma City Sachs

Barbara Belmar Returns Home From Runaway Case

Atchison March 3 Barbara Belmar an 18 year old from Heavens Cuba and a Brgdgers Ark schoolmate John Grier ran away from Gulf Park College for Young Ladies in Giiksport Missou Havana and faced worry about being paddled Barbara's mother Mrs Searkes Boiman an Athison auto dealer said Barbara would come home at once but would not endure a wood shed visit.

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