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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reveals Ada Oklahoma newspaper history notes, consolidation details, and publication notices from 1810 era. It references The Ada Weekly News joining with The Ada Star and other papers, various editors and publication terms, with garbled dates and offices.
The Senate Labor Committee boosts labor law by adding days to hearings and avoiding a rushed bill. William F. Davis proposes a six month test and a plan to keep essential services running if disputes threaten national welfare, with authorities to seize properties and direct operations while preserving status quo and fair pay. The Monitor argues for a law granting government power to maintain essential goods and services and outlines the need for brief, clear provisions.
The piece outlines two separate propositions on the March 15 ballot: a water system project and an urban renewal measure. It urges voters to consider each proposal independently, supports informed decision making, and warns that rejecting bonds could halt city growth and delay Ada’s planned improvements for many years depending on state and federal funding.
The author argues that political success hinges on presenting all facts in any order, not using logic to manipulate reception. After eighteen months of legislative work, answers and consensus are sought, with debate over a focal versus larger school and a hoped compromise by session's end.
The article notes that funding local improvements via bonded debt can be offset by taxes. It states that paying off indebtedness through taxes can reduce federal and state income tax bills. It suggests even taxpayers with modest income can recapture a substantial portion of local improvement taxes.
Editorial warns President Truman seeks congressional authority to control prices via Treasury and Federal Reserve, arguing current tools already let the government manage money and credit. It cautions against expanding federal power under emergency, risking a drift toward a superstate and danger to free enterprise.
Ada voters on the fifteenth will decide on bond issues to fund a new water distribution system and urban highway projects. The editorial urges approval, arguing traffic patterns favor the plans and noting the need to prevent neighboring cities from gaining the benefits. It warns against money being spent elsewhere and defends licensing proposals as equal protection.
Sidney Long, a Sunray refinery employee at Allen, remained hopeful and upbeat after a November accident left him with a broken leg, head injuries, and a chest condition. He endured pneumonia and infections while hospitalized at Valley View, with nurses and doctors praising his courage and good humor as his wife Lois visits from Round Prairie.
Lovelady formed its first 4 H club in years on March 2 with officers led by President Jon Eavis and Secretary Lorvala Kerr. The county meat identification contest saw seven top scorers training at the home demonstration agent's office, with Pauling Winsom the only perfect score and Wanda Maddox, Vanessa, Loretta Hester all tied at 44.
The 4 H club parade listed top finishers with 37 points for Knighten and tied 36 for Clifford and Finley among others, followed by Amelia Hens and Dorthy Milles. Club meeting plans shift to March due to Fat Store Show with scheduled gatherings March 7 to 11 at various homes and locations.
Valley View Hospital Auxiliary details activities from the first month including ward projects by Episcopal and Presbyterial units, murals by Coca Cola plant group, nursery decorating, and rolling library by Methodist unit. Units across Nazarene, Asbury, First Christian, Catholic, First Baptist organize sewing, gauze work, mending, tray carts, magazines for patients, plus new member outreach.
Muskogee Okla Mar. 5 Teenage exhibitors won 7152 dollars in sales at the Muskogee Junior Livestock show led by Pinsche the grand champion senior Hereford from Muskogee 9 H club selling for 801.34 plus a 100 bonus. Donald Steele from Breggs 4H sold his reserve grand champion Hereford for 584.90. Other sales included Melford 5 Checotah FFA selling a Br Sharpton barrow for 224.35 Swatley Council Hilt club sold a reserve grand champion barrow for 133.7 June Polson Eufaula 4 3 won 157.50 for a Softdown sheep.
East Central College debaters led by Yvonne Cravens earned a second in junior women’s debate and reached finals in radio speaking and other events at the Southeastern Forensic Tournament in Durant. Juniors June Heidelberg and Ida Swiney placed in poetry and reading finals, with several others advancing through quarters and finals. East Central will return next weekend to help run the Class A Interscholastic meet scheduled for March 10 to 12 in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
The Associated Press reports a motorcycle fatality east of Sulphur Oklahoma as Pte Wiley B. Johnson 21 was fatally injured when the cycle left the road on a curve. Fellow rider PFC Ragney 21 of Bonana sustained injuries. They had visited Ag ney's parents and were returning to duty. Highway patrol records note rising March deaths.
Hong Kong report says Li Tse-varechi, once a warlord and now aligned with the Chinese Reds, fled to Communist territory and may be positioned as a future leader in a coalition government. Observers note his possible role as a figurehead for anti-Chiang sentiment and a prestige for technocratic governance.
Oklahoma lawmakers open hearings on a proposal to repeal liquor prohibition and create a state monopoly. Senator Tom Jacks guides the bill with supporters arguing for centralized control to curb liquor lobbying. opponents push for private licenses and tax revenue. Public hearings in Chickasha begin, with expected long sessions and crowding anticipated.
Hollywood report states Nora Flynn plans to file divorce in Las Vegas. She claims an oral agreement exists and custody of their two children will be hers. Flynn will provide child support through formal writing. Flynn, voyaging to Europe soon, has been seen with singer Dick Haymes amid recent rumors of marital tension and past reconciliations with Nora.
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