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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1948

Page

3

Red Czech Coup Fueled by Slansky Purge in Prague

A westward view of Czechoslovakia reveals a Kremlin dominated purge under Rudolf Slansky. Eduard Benes and Masaryk figures are portrayed as compromised by communist tactics. Non Communist leaders face dismissal or violence as the government reshapes to a one party regime.

Stajin Cate Eduard Benes Rgony Kremlin Slanski Prague Mas Czechoslovakia Eduart Benes Thomas C. Masaryk Cachoslovak Freedom Jag Sramel Propie’s Slovak Democratic Party Leixler Czechoslovakhife Russia Joseph Stalin Benes Hraccomy Castle Slansky United States Candhaslovak Succerlec Wnion Tammunish Ener Lust Alteis ‘Neuman Naonal Socialist Party Ing Prematere seHout Nesths

DC-6 Planes To Resume Service After Fires

Washington reports Douglas DC-6 planes will return to service March 25 after safety upgrades by manufacturer and four airlines. The 24 Flight will begin on American Airlines routes. Modifications include relocating the airscoop and vent changes to prevent overheating. Experts say the DC-6 remains among the safest and most advanced air transports.

Washington Mar Slieht American Airlines Dolley di Jas Wim Civil Aeronautica Administrates Pevieve

Karelians Seek Sweden Flee as Finland Nears Crisis

Finnish press reports Karelians fearing Russian pressure flee across the border into Sweden while negotiations with Russia for a friendship and military alliance loom. Government sources in Helsinki say a decision may come soon and a delegation to discuss Russian aims could be appointed, though Parliament opposes binding ties.

Sweden Finland Russia Hace Juho Puastkivi Sxman Cortimites Stalin Dally

Air Force debates new official song in place of Army Air Corps tune

A proposed shift to a modern "wild blue yonder" theme for a new USAF song meets resistance. Maj. George S. Howard argues for a forward looking, modern anthem while veterans and pilots warn against discarding the historic Army Air Corps tune that carried servicemen through World War II. The debate highlights identity and tradition within the Air Force as it evolves.

Douglas Lansan Washington NFA Tn S. Ade Force Association Herdest Organization Af Air Forse Wenwrans Air Force Gemeral Air Force Stuart Symingtom George S. Howard U.S Army Air Force Maj. Howard Tausielang Army USAP Army Air Corps Onrps Robert Crawford AAR Réstau Servier Maj Howard Iward Air Firce Wkd Ilue Myer Germany AFA

Francis High Alumni Banquet Announced

Francis High Alumni Banquet set for Saturday April 1 with 28 percent attendance last year. Reservations via Mrs. Marie West Box 10 Pouncis by March 20. Plates cost 17 percent likely 25 cents membership fee. Graduates urged to notify classmates and bring a guest.

Tal Eesti

Widow In Chicago identifies Benny As "Walking Man

Hollywood March 6 1971 Mrs Florence Hubbard a Chicago widow identified Benny as The Walking Man in a TV contest Telegraphic copy notes the prize package valued at large sums including a home appliance set and a diamond watch The event linked to Truth and Consequences hosted by Ralph Edwards and mentions several public figures in attendance

Chicago Benny Man Hollywood Florence Hubbard Wock Benny Hubbard Ralph Edwards NBC Edwards Warkegan Mary Livingston Arceticum Heart Association Wrone Puessey Richard Dix President Truman Ed Crump Walter Huston Lewis B. Mayer Henry Kasser

Famous Home Economics Expert Dies in Baltimore

Mise Huth Van Deman, renowned federal home economics authority who helped popularize nutrition, food and home management information, died today at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She led the information division of the Bureau of Home Economics, served since its 1923 founding, and for 14 years hosted weekly broadcasts on the National Farm Hour to homemakers.

Baltimore Mise Huth van Deman Johns Howiers Bureau of Department of Agriculture Washington van Demen

Food Handlers School at Sulphur by A and M experts

Experts from Oklahoma A and M college Stilwater will conduct a food handling school in Sulphur on April 26 with three classes per day and a film shown at each session to illustrate the lecture. The Health Committee of the Sulphur Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event led by Mrs. Zelma Delay. committee members include Nettie Webb Bob Gowan Dr F V Annadown B Brown Jack Nowlin Marion Helland and O W Montgomery.

Okix Oklahoma A M. College Stilwater Sulphur Chamber of Commerce Zelma

Sulphur to Hear U S Chamber Leader

H J Dollinger assistant manager of the southwestern division of the United States Chamber of Commerce will speak at a luncheon at the first Methodist church in Sulphur on March 24. His topic is Education And Investment in People and will include findings from national chamber studies. W R Stumpff, Sulphur chamber president, urged reservations for the board of directors, education committee, and representatives, with the public invited.

H. J. Dollinger United States Chamber of Commerce First Methodist Church National Chamber W.R. Stumpff Sulphur Chamber Chine Clate Bein Cnade Fisar

Tax Burden and Federal Spending Debate in Oklahoma

Citizens urge Congress to cut federal spending and reassess tax distribution. The letter notes rising federal debt and payroll, compares past and present costs, and argues for funding local services with retained tax money. It calls for cautious federal budgeting and accountability in expenditures.

Fear Two Killed in Factory Explosion

In Waltham Massachusetts a plastics factory blast at Interlake Chemical Corporation's cement and stucco plant killed two workers and injured 29 others. Rescue crews searched the collapsed ruins for two missing men as fire officials described bodies removed and debris scattered across the site.

Waltham Mass Beimred Interlake Chemical Cornoration Secatey B A Neal

Connecticut Governor Dies in Office at Hartford Hospital

Connecticut’s young governor Fares J. McConaughy died suddenly from a heart clot in Hartford Hospital yesterday evening ending his first term. He had entered politics after a career as a college administrator and served as president at Wesleyan University from 1993 to 1943. A family funeral will be held at Wesleyan University chapel in Middletown, with a memorial service at the state capitol.

Bartford Fares J. McConaughy Connecticut Republic Art Polictics At & P.m Hartford Wesleyan University Rhiddletown State Capitol

Fire Destroys Heart Of Ordnance Plant In Texas Town

A massive fire crippled the Cactus Ordnance Plant near Dumas Texas as a valve burst during intermediate compression released ammonia and ignited a blaze. Fire crews contained it by 2:30 PM with the plant isolated. damage uncertainty remains for the compressor building and a potential 71 year lease shift is noted.

Heart of Ordnance Plant Texas Dumas Tex CPI Cactus Ordnance Plant Herve Texas City Picton Donald ML McCrem Domer and Ordinaree Works Etter Ordnance Works

Protestants Clash With Catholic Church Over School Finances

A Protestant group accuses the Catholic Church of pressuring for public funds to support Catholic schools, arguing a push for church state union is political, not religious. The NCWC denies support for public school incorporation and cites constitutional rights against taxation for sectarian schooling.

Washington National Catholic Welfare Conference MC. W.C N.C. W Heirarchy John T. Me Nichols Cincinnati North Hill McNichol North Bhll Cincinrrati Ontil Church Sentra Bee Ae c. Wee Thair Bussouri

Sel International Control Plan For Industrial Region

The United States Britain and France announced agreement on international control of the Ruhr and a federalized form of government for western Germany. The communique described compromise aims for German recovery and closer ties with the western world, with Russia's role still unresolved.

Alex Ff Singleton London United States Britain France Alture Lewis Douglas Dief Sum Reed Hussia Bes Germany Cormiumnique Ruhr Europe Oo Seton Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg

Weekend Accidents Claim Oklahoma Fatality, 74th of Year

Oklahoma City resident Elmer Denson, 29, dies from injuries after a two car collision on state highway 43 near Guthrie. Driver James A. Adams of Binger severely injured. two occupants of the other car, Richard Berk 17 of Cole and his mother 45, remain critical. Seven deaths on Oklahoma highways in a five day span. Other notes mention Swiss wolves in Valais and Stockholm’s Venice nickname.

Okahoma City Elmer Denson Tedey Guthrie Okshoma Benson Highway Patrol Tex James A. Adamy Bimger Denta Guthrie Hospitak Richard Berk Cole A. €. Berk Coyle Oklahoma Berk Canton of Valais

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