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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
4
Editorial argues federal anti lynching legislation clashes with constitutional state police powers. It notes Truman support and possible Supreme Court shifts, questions community liability for mob violence, and warns politics could taint crime enforcement across states.
In a university experiment the law department of the University of California hires professors after age sixty five, arguing age should not force retirement. The piece notes variability in when to retire, cites wartime experience, railroad taxes, and a surge in home ownership with over 200000 families improving their homes last year, reflecting broader social and economic trends.
A Kent State professor argues dissolving money as answer and urges professionals to renew ideal of service to students and community. He cautions against drift into routine and insists research, teaching, and daily work serve others.
Analyzes bed comfort through history from Egyptian tables to modern mattresses and notes Washington political shifts. Mentions Sem Barkiev as Democratic Senate leader proposing tax cuts with GOP changes, while President Froman opposes tax cuts. Rayburn opposes Truman civil rights measures. Predicts possible party nomination struggles and large city expenditures on water and sewage. Praises Fast Central College basketball team and coach Mickey McErie. Comments on U.S China policy, Marshall, and Communist gains with historical references to Hitler.
Venezuelan projects at Amuay Bay and Punta Cardon plan two large refineries totaling around 1200 million dollars. Creole and Shell push capacity toward bunker oil and diesel, with aims to supply US markets as European refineries lag. Towns, pipelines, and jobs accompany the buildup, signaling a major shift in regional petroleum development.
In a dramatic advance, General Douglas MacArthur publicly bids for the Republican nomination while President Truman signals he remains in office. The move follows a tight primary scene as party leaders weigh the chance of a southern or midwest challenge.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE reports a string of Soviet difficulties as Moscow faces budget overruns at the Bolshoi, unfinished film projects, and ministers bounced from posts for failures. He cites criticism of scientists, party youths dancing to decadence, and a harsh view of Soviet culture while noting U S and German tensions.
Two American officials from the war crimes division were released after 27 hours in Soviet occupied Germany. Beavard Rus sell and Virgil Van Street, part of the Che aca arasgecution staff, toured Leipzig with their wives before returning safely this afternoon. They appeared weary but unharmed after the tense detention by Russian soldiers.
WashingtonMarch 9 The House Appropriations Committee criticized the Internal Revenue Bureau calling the patronage system for picking collectors unacceptable It proposed $1 981 million in cash appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments for the year starting July 1 The committee left out tax refunds and delayed action until pending tax legislation clears The panel also approved funds for the Narcotics Bureau and White House police noting the need for protection of the president and president elect The report cited inefficiency and a failure to prosecute an individual owing 804000 in taxes and penalties
Sidney Sachs, operator of a frog and metal company, accepts the chairmanship of this year’s United Jewish Appeal campaign with a record 250,000 dollar goal. Ghyckman and Ben Kate named co chairs. drive opens soon as community reviews needs for Palestine settlement, European Jewry, and overseas relief through the United Jewish Appeal.
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