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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1949

Page

5

King Gustaf V Sees Life On Riviera Amid Guarded Teas

A blurred account describes King Gustaf V of Sweden at Riviera visits with heavy security. Reportedly accompanied by physicians and a private nurse, he travels five hours daily as police and secret service guard his movements.

Nice Frome NWA Gustaf V Sweden Guyer Sussal Packard Evuryona Ik Royel Riviera Prench Ecrns d'Angleterre Conceen Hialmarend Hind Gustaf Ain Fonds Lin France Secret Service Jean Baldy Guataf Varstion Tritsiv Duke Walir Leopold Borin Bulgaria Trance Farouk Madame Peron French Riviera Witte David S$. Boyer

Atoka News: Local figures take new welfare roles in Bryan county

Atoka special report lists Tong tyme resident named director of the public welfare department in Bryan county. McRastele, former county clerk of Paisein AY, assumed duties May 28 with offers in Durant. Nearby notes cover a sewer disposal plant nearing completion under construction, a church anniversary at First Baptist Atoka, and community events including a May 13 flower show by Thy Cement Dahlia.

Atoka Front MeRaskly Tong Tyme Department of Pudie Welfare Bryno County MeKuakle Paisein Noe Deer Sincy Wis Ruledse Fron Armed Service McRastele Bre Mayer 28 Durant JE Larrea Taevia Oklahoma Nis Mac Fiat

Gromyko Arrives Still Saying No to Pact Acceptance

In New York on March 2 4 a group of European foreign ministers aboard the Queen Mary met the crowd aboard the liner. Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko refused to predict any shift on the North Atlantic Pact. Bevin faced four foreign ministers including Paul-Henri Spaak D A Stik and Josep Bech as pickets protested Bevin’s alleged antisemitic statements and hostile Israel policy.

New York Taiday Rucsran Anar i A. Gromykoltl Britain Ernest Bevin Washington Cromexa United Nations Bevis Wnn 2 Paul-Henri Spask D. A. Stic Luxembourg Josep Bech Mint

England and United States differ in politicians says speaker

Harold Davies a member of the British House of Commons arrived for a lecture tour and noted a single difference between England and the United States. He criticized politicians and businessmen, saying the United States has bad food and business people while England has good politicians and bad businessmen.

Bafeain U.S New York Harold Davies Taade Twuse GE Commons England United States

London Professor Studies Man Ape Origins

Professor D M Watson of University College London plans further writings on the origin of man. He recently returned from Africa where he studied East African apes to compare them with South Africa's forebears. He aims to uncover the age and evolution of mankind, noting African origins as the likely source and citing excitement in global scientific circles.

Johannesburg D. M. Watson 20Uuaversity College London South Africa Chimpangees Borillas South Asia Africa

Greaseless Salted Nuts and Chips For Parties

Salted nuts and potato chips are being made grease free by a new lacquer from U S Department of Agriculture scientists. The process dries surface oil using a thin, colored lacquer that matches hostess tastes. Greaseless chips result from moisture removal and freezing, reducing weight and grease while improving shelf life and cleanliness for cocktail gatherings.

Robert E. Geiger Science Bureau of Chemistry U. S. Department of Agriculture Ferm Chin ‘Ureic Commerich

Korean Formula Slows Warfare

In Seoul on March 3 observers said the new Korean government plan to end guerrilla warfare appears to have reduced violence in South Korea and on Chen Island. Officials cited incentives like food, baths, clothing and amnesty as helping rebels lay down arms, with spring possibly aiding the trend.

Seoul Republic of Korea South Korea Chen Island Choi Yong Duk National Defursa

Cartwright Delays Date for Hearing in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City March 25 The Secretary of State Wilburn Cartwright will set a date for a protest hearing on a prohibition repeal election. The 40 minute session featured petitions totaling 212 000 signatures filed nearly a month ago. Attorneys for the Oklahoma Economic Institute and the United Dry Association pressed for immediate hearings, while others urged a two day delay to allow preparation.

Oklahoma City Maron Wilburn Cartwright Oklahoma Economic Institute Lriced Dry Association G. Kulp Tulsa Charles E. McPhervan Yan Shegt

Valentine the Camelman Heads to Court in Divorce Drama

In Los Angeles on March 29 Joseph Valentine, an academy award winning camelman from the film Love Is Big Business, left the set for a courtroom. He fought his wife over a separate abode within divorce action after a conference with Judge Raycraft.

Los Angeles Valentine Joseph Camelman Dudge Joe Raycraft

Eisenhower visits Chicago classroom after teacher’s donation

In Chicago, President Eisenhower visits Harper High School where teacher Miss Brazda received a two weeks pay donation as students study colonial bravery. He thanks the class, cites colonial courage, and underscores teacher training as vital to higher education while Miss Brazda discounts the gift to Columbia University.

Chicago NBA Alice Bragda Harper Nighscool South See Miss Brazda Nec Eisenhower Columba University Ise Columbia Eiserhower Brazola General Eisenhower Braeda Gey Cherle Teachers College Joe

Schoolmasters to Meet at Chickasha

Pontotor County schoolmasters will travel to Chickasha on Tuesday April 12 for a meeting led by Dr G Dan Prestes former Ade school superintendent now president of Oklahoma Callers for Women. Norman C Mitchell says about 30 reservations already made with more expected daily and bus plans under discussion.

Pontotor County G. Dan Prestes Ade School Orahoma Chickashi C. Wi Norman C. Mitchell Procter

Archbishop Opposes Church State Separation in England

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Geoffrey P Fisher warns that separating church and state would be a disaster amid Christians facing persecution by a different creed. He did not name communists, and the archbishop heads the Church of England with the king as temporal leader. Mexico counts about two motor vehicles per kilometer of highways in service.

London Mar Canterbury England Geoffrey P. Fisher Church of England

Promises He Can Outdraw Harlan's Chief of Police Hopeful

Maven 29 from New York promises to outdraw outshoot and outlive rivals seeking Evarts Police Chief post in coal town with five chiefs since last August. Candidates include Pearl Burrus of Lexington, Bil Williams of New York City. Williams sent his letter to Mayor of Harlan County. city clerk rejected it along with other applications.

Plarlan Maven Bartan Courty Evarts Mear Dogens Restuc Fev Big Wenn Mya Pearl Katherine Burrus Lexington Burrus Bil Wiliams New York City Williams Harlan County Carl Caton Harlan Caton Upwarts

Stonewall Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive Totals Rise

The Stonewall Chamber of Commerce reports a successful membership drive raising overall numbers. Men edged women in a local competition and a banquet was planned for tonight to recognize new members and schedule summer activities.

Stonewall Chamber of Commover Aone Gramomics Sam Chamber of Commerce

U S Crude Output Drops Past Week

U S crude oil production fell in the week ended March 3, averaging 3,119,700 barrels per day, down 12100 barrels from the prior week. The Oil and Gas Journal reported the drop with varied state changes including Indiana up 760 to 22,600 and Arkansas up 50 to 2, etc.

Tulsa Okla Indiana Florida Arkansas Gybertucky Oklahoma Montana Gamaq

OPEC Criticizes Gas Tax Increase In Oklahoma

Oklahoma Public Expenditures Council criticizes a rural roads tax bill arguing it would yield 6.5 million dollars for county commissioners to spend on roads while demanding stronger law controls to ensure funds are efficiently used. The council president Hugh J. Harrel signs a letter urging accountability.

Oklahoma Hugh J. Harre Cotuneil

Oklahoma House Debates State Officials Pay Raise Plan

Oklahoma City March 23 State representatives debated a pay raise package for elective state officials and judges. The Senate approved a general bill allowing a 5000 annual boost for extra duties, potentially rising to 12500 for appellate and criminal court judges upon term completion, with some raises delayed until 1935 due to term limits and constitutional limits. The session moved quickly with daily Senate sessions and extended House hours as both chambers push toward an April adjournment.

Oklahoma City Senate Genera .v Suand Criminal Court House Tomi James &. Rinehart Reto

Sisters Starving Amid Abundant Food Found Dead Brother

In Paola Kansas two sisters Mandy Stachling 65 and Mattie Stachling 63 were found in a farmhouse bed under bedclothes amid mountains of food and clothing. Their brother Albert P Stachting 74 lay dead about ten days. Coroner Dr. William Brown ordered investigation as officers reported extensive stacked supplies blocking rooms and a locked door.

Paola Kas William Brown Mandy Stachling Mattie Staching Albert P. Stachting Sinclausertt FE Ivy, Jr Estory House Robert 4B. Miller Adriff

Czech Two GIs Sentenced in Prague Spy Case

Two American soldiers facing Czech spy charges were sentenced to 11 and 12 years in prison after a secret trial. Identified as Clarence R. Hill of Jackson Minnesota and George F. Jones of Owensboro Kentucky, they were arrested last December after entering Czechoslovakia without leave. US embassy officials reviewed possible actions.

Prague Chechoslovakia Czechoslovakia Rede Gaid Germany Americas R Cule Alexander Jones Alas Hunter Clarence HL Clarence R. Hill Jackson, Minn George F. Jones Owensboro U.S

Actress Colleen Grey Wins Divorce Over Husband Dislike

Coleen Grey, 21, an up and coming actress, testified that husband Rodney Amatean disliked her bats and often discarded hats she thought smart. They married in August 1945 and separated last July. They have a two and a half year old daughter.

Los Angeles Coleen Grey Wilbur C. Curtis Rodney Amatean

Airmen Reach Peak After Jungle Trek To Recover Comrades

Ground party led by Captain Beck reaches the 4,200 foot Mt Calidang summit to recover nine airmen killed when a flying tanker crashed near Clark Field. Filipino guides helped 18 men through Cala dang's dense slopes over 12 days of grueling travel.

Mt. Calidang Bruryt Craghkee Cala | ‘Dang Clark Air Base Marsh SL OG Beck Compton Calit Tod Bec Clark

Newest Step Shapes Up Toward United States of Europe

London talks move toward a Parliament of Europe with ten nations Britain France Belgium the Netherlands Norway Sweden Denmark Italy Luxembourg and Ireland. Supporters call it a step toward peace and a proto world federation while wary of surrendering sovereignty to a central parliament.

United States of Europe Ace London Parliament of Europe Britain France Belgium Netherlands Norway Sweden Denmark Italy Luxembourg Strasbourg Aristoe Briand Briand League of Nations League Filip United States University of Special Interests United Staves

Paulette Goddard Seeks Divorce From Burgess Meredith

Mar 29 in California or Mexico is under consideration as Paulette Goddard decides whether to file for divorce from Burgess Meredith. She confirmed their split reported in New York last week and requests a consent date to finalize talk after finishing a movie this week. This would be her third divorce following Edgar James and Charlie Chaplin.

Fiolly Wood Paulette Goddard Burgess Meredith California Mexico Burgess New York Miss Goddard Sre Hans Edgar James Charlie Chaplin Meredith

Oklahoma Tax Increases Opposed by Harrisburg Leader

Oklahoma Governor Harrisburg warns against drastic tax rises citing state poverty and late 1940s tax data. He notes planned driver license, gasoline, and truck license increases as needed for essential services but urges restraint to avoid burdening residents. Pennsylvania meanwhile repeals horse stealing law and other outdated statutes.

Okishoma Othe Oklahoma Council of State Governments Okahoma Harrisburg Pennsylvania

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