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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1952
Page
4
The Ada Evening News lists annual subscription rates by mail within Oklahoma and outside the state. Pricing details specify standard yearly amounts and fruitions for in state and out of state readers.
The Southern Regional Education Board promotes interstate collaboration to expand regional graduate, professional, and technical education. Florida relies on out-of-state medical schools to meet demand, while Oklahoma and Louisiana fund dental and veterinary students elsewhere. The plan aims to boost southern research, attract talent, and develop regional centers at lower cost. It lists member states and notes benefits may take years to manifest. The Oklahoma Public Expenditures Council then urges voters to consider six legislative issues including state organization, welfare, workers compensation, county road administration, tax policy, and school district reforms.
A life insurance salesman cites high tax burdens as proof of wealth redistribution. He notes the 1951 income tax schedule reaches 92 percent for top brackets, leaving 8 of every 100 earned. He cites estates: a 14 million-dollar estate left about 6 million after taxes, and a 2 million-plus estate lost about half. He argues government taxes discourage accumulation and heir transfers.
The Bureau of Business Research at the University of Oklahoma will run an Ada survey starting next Thursday morning. Trained interviewers will visit selected homes and businesses to gather information. The effort seeks a cross section of citizens to assess Ada’s immediate future potential.
The Oklahoma education committee, chaired by J W Huff of Ada, gathered input from state education representatives on needs of common schools and higher learning institutions. The panel plans several more meetings this summer and fall and will draft a report for the general legislative committee to guide future laws.
A resident from southern California laments dwindling well water before recent rains and warns that growing population forces more land into production. The writer suggests reservoirs, both above and underground, and notes a mild winter. He argues wealth and free enterprise enable year round green vegetables, fruit, ocean products, and meat, contrasting with socialist or communist systems.
State scientists F Ben Struble and Lou Morrison find Dithane 7-78 and D-14 effective against anthracnose on parade var Parzate as dust or spray. Leaf feeding liquid fertilizer shows promise on wheat and apples. Oklahoma 4-H Cotton Club member earns a Chicago trip. The Hereford Heaven Feeder Calf Association operates at Ardmore with local leadership.
A post season census in northwest Oklahoma shows about a 55 percent drop in quail numbers. Matt Whisenhunt of Fairview led the census, checking 20 hunting areas across 3,000 acres in 10 counties.
The Choctaw County Calf Association, the state's second cooperative of its kind, organized at McAlester to pool calves for larger sales. William Davis, Pittsburgh County Agent, says the group aims to attract buyers by securing enough calves at once.
Mrs. Olive Latta of Supply earned the 4-H Club diamond clover for twenty years of service. She is the sole Woodward County leader to reach two decades of leadership in the program.
Germany and Japan report an upswing in toy production and export activity with stronger demand from domestic and international markets. Manufacturers attribute the rebound to new designs, improved supply chains, and growing consumer interest in childhood playthings.
Eight U S Air Force crew members on a C 47 perished when their plane en route from Spain to Germany struck the Guggi Glacier at 9000 feet near Kleine Scheidegg Switzerland. The wreckage on foggy terrain proved almost unreachable and recovery is described as extremely difficult. This follows three major American air accidents in Central Europe within four months, totaling fifty four fatalities. Identity of the eight victims remains withheld pending next of kin notification.
Oklahoma City March 8. More motorists took driver license examinations last year than ever before in Oklahoma history. Applicants totaled 202 081, surpassing 1950’s 192 769 record. Troopers arrested 5 730 persons for driving without a license.
Harmon County Oklahoma reports it has surpassed its Red Cross quota of $3,482. Drive Chairman John R. Hill announced the goal was reached on Wednesday and ongoing contributions pushed the total above $3,500.
New York merchants await spring and Easter to lift business after a slow winter. A late Easter may delay gains by a couple weeks, but April prospects look brighter than March. Retail data show weak year over year sales, weather and defense spending affecting outlook, with department stores down 15 percent and overall retail down 2 to 6 percent.
Weekend gales in the North Sea are believed to have claimed sixty seamen with only one survivor from three missing ships. First Mate Willi Sunky of the German trawler Thor is among the crew feared dead as the vessel capsized near the Orkney Islands.
Washington March 8 Anger over political patronage and graft echoes in Truman’s plan to overhaul the Internal Revenue Bureau. Sen Monroney supports reorganization while Sen Mundt opposes it. The Expenditures Committee backed the proposal 7 to 5 though Republicans largely opposed. Ten hours of debate looms as the House has approved the measure and 49 Senate votes would enact it by Friday midnight.
Washington reports the new 10 percent gambling tax will yield about nine million dollars annually far below the 400 million hoped for. Through November 1 to December 31 only 1.46 million collected from 16 029 registered gamblers, with 2 725 more in January paying a 50 stamp tax. Officials cite enforcement gaps and reluctance to disclose details as reasons for weak revenue.
Officials said Yugoslavia and Japan are negotiating to end their state of war and restore normal diplomacy. Talks are conducted via the Yugoslav Embassy and the Japanese Overseas Agency in Washington. Yugoslavia’s government-in-exile had declared war on Japan on Pearl Harbor day.
Tokyo reports show 200000 Pachinko machines, one for every 415 people in Japan's 83 million population. Sociologists call the craze a escape from defeat while a Tokyo doctor provides a free Pachinko table to soothe callers.
Candidates for office in the Democratic primary are announced with J. D. Gaar named for the sheriff race in Pontotoc County. The primary is set for July 1, 1953.
The Southern Regional Education Board formed a committee to press for decentralizing federal research funds. Board Director John E. Ivey cites 60 percent of grants going to 25 institutions in the northeast and midwest and says the $1.2 billion national research budget, about half for universities, should be spread more broadly. Committee members include leaders from Clemson, Georgia, Texas, Florida State, North Carolina, Tulane, and Oklahoma.
Warren of California said at Spooner he would release delegates to follow conscience if he cannot win the Republican nomination. He defended his campaign, praised Eisenhower, and urged an honest effort while touring Wisconsin for 30 pledged delegates before the April 1 primary. He criticized the administration for waste and inflation and warned against a continued national debt.
The Brno Czechoslovak radio recounts a provocative interview about a Philadelphia scene with a cigar-chewing Wall Street millionaire, Mr Hopkins. Hopkins says he tires of cars and now rides rickshaws because being drawn by another man is more interesting.
Arnold Schuster, a 28 year old Brooklyn pants salesman who helped arrest Willie Sutton, was found shot to death in a vacant lot in New York. Police reported multiple gunshot wounds and said Schuster had previously identified Sutton to authorities.
A friendly squirrel named Fats visits patients at the Moline Public Hospital, eating from trays and evading nurses and doctors. Most call him a free loader, yet he continues his informal rounds.
Experts suggest oil from Brazil nut, black walnut or butternut can cover scratches on furniture. Cut the nut meat in half and rub into the scratch. Iodine works on mahogany and brown shoe dye on walnut.
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