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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1949

Page

6

New Band to Go to Waurika Festival

Allen high school band, 40 members, prepares for the Waurika festival. Fundraising by Band Patrons Club funds uniforms and travel. With new facilities at the school, the group hopes to reach 50 members next term and showcase a 20 minute program before events.

IRS Harrison Allen Ial Gehool Allen Waurika C. Kidwell Calvin Taorching Doom Allen Streets Elazens Progress Tor Bason Shal Elias Attisan Bill Campbe Suzanne Mellroy Mr. Kidwell Real Chaparones Mel Charley Vinson Rey Haake Hoyt Thatcher

Exiled Hungarians Level Accusations Against Communist Hungary

Thirty one exiled Hungarian leaders and MPs living in Western nations issued a manifesto accusing the communist Hungarian government of using propaganda and harsh policies to suppress peasantry. They name former PM Ferent Nagy and Belle Varga, plus 28 parliamentarians, detailing peasants forced delivery to state storage and likening their fate to Soviet-era oppression.

Washington Mar Thiry Buishevsm Mangarian Pedaseata Baltic States Ferent Nagy Belle Varga Hungarian National Peasant Party Hungary Sams

Last of Ma Barker's Boys Killed by Wife in Denver

Denver reports confirm Lloyd Barker nicknamed Red Barker, son of Ma Barker, was shot dead by his wife Jeannie beside their suburban home. Jeannie, previously a frail widow, admitted to the murder amid questions of family ties and fear for her children.

Ma Barker Denver Mar Barker Dengrge Gell Aloyd Red” Barker Southwest Ouriaw Lloyd Kate Ma" Barker Fred Arthus Jeannie Clarence Hagleenthal Charles Klein Lane Foweaver Liovd Leavenworth Ma Baker Bases

Mayors Seek More Federal Aid for Traffic

Washington. The United States conference of mayors urged Congress to double the federal highway lane share to relieve city traffic jams. Federal Works Administrator Fleming said current $673 million congress provides for city highways is insufficient and urged immediate blueprints for rapid motor traffic movement. The resolutions committee seeks at least 50 percent of next year’s $50 million highway aid for city use, while 25 percent now funds city routes. An increase would reduce funds for Isles and secured routes.

Washington Mar United States Conference of Mayors Congress Philip B Fleming Federal Works Antue Pieming Resolutions Committee William E. Kemp Kansas City Akron Baptist Journal

Less Farm Acreage To Be Planted In 1949

Washington officials indicate farmers plan to plant less acreage in 1949 as crop prospects for wheat flaxseed and other staples run below last year. The crop report foresees about 381 008 000 acres seeded, 1 600 000 fewer than last season, with large reductions in feed grains and corn likely. Officials urge return to soil conservation practices and rest from overworked land.

Ovid A. Marten Washington Agriculture Department Aport Farners

State Supreme Court Opinions Review Texas OKLAHOMA CITY

Oklahoma Supreme Court opinions list several affirmations and a vacated award. Cases include Boul Lerkin versus Bland Tallant in Waster County affirmed, B Elam versus John Loya in Geoshita County affirmed, Young versus Union Construction Co in Tulsa County, Claud A Adams versus City of Anadarko sustained. Special Indemnity Fund administered by the Insurance Fund is noted, with BR. E. Jennings of the State Industrial Commission reporting an award vacated.

Oklahoma City Mar Uppsmeau Nyt Boul Lerkin Bland Tallant Waster County Affiirmed B. Elam John Loya Geoshita Riley Youngblood Igeoneen Tulsa County BT Young Union Construction Co Bryan County Claud A. Adams City of Anadarko Ai Insureante Fund Vy BR. E. Jennings State Industrial Commission

Frank Phillips Retires From Phillips Petroleum Board

Frank Phillips, founder of Phillips Petroleum, retires as chairman and will take an honorary director and chair title. He relinquishes active management due to age, stating he cannot keep up with younger colleagues.

Bartlesville Okla Bar WPI Frank Phillips Phillips Petroleum Company T Phillips Veti Philips Tol7 K. 8 Adams

Storms Kill Two Across Louisiana and Mississippi

Storms swept Louisiana and Mississippi killing two people and injuring about five others. Tornadoes and windstorms struck northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas with no fatalities reported. In Mississippi a 160 mile strip between Jackson and Yazoo City bore the hardest blows. A collapsed cabin killed a 10 month old infant and injured parents and three other children in Humphreys county. A car was picked up and dropped a quarter mile away, injuring three mildly. In Louisiana a tornado near Tioga injured six and wrecked buildings. Mrs. Helen Acton of Chatham drowned when a car plunged from a bridge in rain. A tornado near Nexarkana, Texas, damaged livestock, a dairy barn, and Negro churches and homes.

New Orleans Louisiana Mississippi Texas Arkansas Jackson Yazon City Humphreys County Cablin Tioga Monroe Helen Acton Chatham Nexarkana

Most Lonely Thing in America Today is a Decision

HAL BOYLE argues the era of decisive choices is fading as fear of being wrong or right grips society. He mocks executives and ordinary people who delay choices, citing wartime indecision, the lure of fate, and the humor of a world where decisions are postponed or trivialized.

America Hal Boyle Wobodsr Henelte Ctossing Warvime Stajor Cassino Minnesota

Who Can Ballot In March 29 Election In City Vote

Voter eligibility for the March 29 election is defined as any qualified registered voter including those not taxed on real or personal property. In the prior March 15 race, 2,084 ballots were cast with 1,756 from property taxpaying electors and 329 from non property taxpaying voters. The $200,000 urban highway issue seeks roughly two thirds of right of way costs on Twelfth street and Hope avenue with $550,000 from state and public yards admin for remaining costs and traffic controls.

Twelfth Street Hope Avenue State and Public Yards Administration

Opposition to Roberts Atlantic Union plan draws heat

Washington dispatch outlines Justice Owen Roberts leading the Atlantic Union Committee for a Federal Union of Democracies. The proposal envisions a global federal government with a single citizenship and separate legislative, executive, and judicial branches under United Nations oversight, prompting strong opposition from isolationists and American Firsters.

Pefer Edson NEA Washington Supreme Court Owen J. Roberts Atlantic Union Committee Igig Roberts United Nations United Nations Organization Faders Union of Nations Justice Roberts Justice Revers Atl Benim Tor R.L. Whitehouse World Republic Robert K. Hutchins Federsl Republic of He Warld Cord Meyer Jr United World Federalists Ely Culbertson Citizens Committee For United Nations Refurd Charence K. Streit Ruth Erere Ulupiam France Streit League of Nations Robert P Patterson Wr Clayton Union Lass Jan Patterson Clayton Wendel: Wilkie Memorial Freedom House New Yor Sugh Meore Americans United For World Organization Herbert Agar Fight For Freedom Committee Gardner Cowles Pollstar Eimee Rover Walden Moore Germany Nearier Joo Earl &, Bart of Cleveland Harald Orton Harald Stassen Robert Stich Om

Uncle Sam Stands Pat on Barring 12 From This Country

New York March 22 Twelve foreign delegates to a world peace conference here lacked visas to enter the United States. The State Department maintained its hard line, barring four Britons and several noted figures while admitting seven Russians and five other delegates sponsored by Eastern European communist governments. Conference chairman Harlow Shapley protested the action and an opposition group urged public disclosure of donors.

New York State Department J. B. Bernal Hesteran Crowthers Lozis Solding Patricia Burke Americas London Olaf Stapledon Harlow Shapley Americans For Intellectual Freedom Shapley Russia

Copton Defense Claim In Espionage Case Details

Washington March 22 CPL A recent defense claim states Judith Copton denied any espionage. Her attorney said she was gathering notes for a romantic novel with political background when arrested March 4 in New York with Russian engineer Valentin Gubitchev. FBI said her purse held confidential intelligence. The attorney insisted material was book notes only and not shared with Gubitchev. A second grand jury indicted her for unauthorized removal of secret information from the Justice Department.

Washington Cpla Yeu Judith Saplom U. S Miss Copton Justice Department FBI New York City Aloe Valentin A. Gubitchev United Nations FBE Miss Coplon Archibald Palmer Gubitchev Jusfew Department

County Road April Letting Estimated at 37 984 Dollars

The state highway commission schedules an April 5 letting for a county road project part of a two and a half million dollar contract. Bert Anderson of the Adz division says the road starts three miles west of the south edge and runs north and west with an 18 foot gravel surface.

State Highway Commission Bert Anderson Adz Division

City Council Advances Grants and Utilities Plans in Busy Meeting

Ada city council approved grant applications under Public Law 845 to aid sewer extensions and pollution measures. It authorized the National Guard to deploy equipment on South Broadways, approved development west of the Silver Dollar, and discussed waterline expansions from Camp Maxey and Camp Cleve. The Spear Club gained lake access and dock improvements, while food handler regulations were updated to require schooling and health checks.

Ade Maren South Broadwas Mein Iusds City Planning Commission Tryines Voor Aida Camp Maxey Camp Cleee War Assets Administration CAA Spe Fis Addi Ada

Slugging Sinatra Has Bone It Again

Palm Springs reports Frank Sinatra involved in a party incident where a guest, Jack Wintermeyer, was hospitalized after a dispute over mixing a drink. Police say a coherent story is lacking but a brief exchange occurred at a large gathering. no charges were filed, and the matter reportedly cooled with a handshake at another meeting.

Palm Springs Frank Sinatra A. G. Kettman Jack Wintermeyer Kettmann Wintermeyer Harty & Em pSxce Gunean Sivatra Lee Mortimer Hollywood

Ada Retail Credit School Opens With 120 Attendees

More than 120 persons attended the Ada Retail Credit School opening and evening session, continuing through Friday. State supervisor DeBenning leads the program with Prof. Eugene T. Sebauer and others from Oklahoma A and M College and local merchants.

Ada Retail Credit School Personna DeBenning Eugene T. Sebauer Ollahama A M. College Ung Woody Custor Barry Batz O'Benton Browning Fiss National Bank Delasamilt Benna Smith Credit Ser Katz Department Store Retsil Merchants Assortation Ada State Board of Vocational Educacion Aldvidee Ars

Oklahoma Law School Entry Question Sparks Debate

Oklahoma City March 23. The fate of including negro students in the University of Oklahoma law school hinges on legislative action. Turner signals no plan to fund Langston Law School at the capitol, while lawmakers discuss continuing one student scholarship and operating costs. Most legislators deem the separate law school too costly.

Oklahoma City University of Oklahoma Law School Turner Langston Secr Capitol Meith University of Ok+ Honl

Funeral Tuesday For Mrs Buffer

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Frances Buffer 87 who died Monday morning at 922 West Sixteenth will be held Tuesday at 2 p m at Central Church of Christ with Rev E Gaston Col officiating Burial will be in Allen Cemetery Criswell's in charge Mrs Buffer born in Lawrence County Missouri came to Oxnard some time ago her husband Will Duffer settled near Allen in 1925 He is survived by her son B B Duffer of the home address a grandson Casper Duffer and two grand children The short eared owl note mentions its habits and mis state in the text

Mary Frances Buffer West Sixteenth Central Church of Christ E. Gaston Southwneat Will v Duffer Allen B. B. Duffer Casper Duffer South Center

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