06 May 1948
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
1
Reports describe widespread windstorms from scattered points in Oklahoma to Kansas and Texas with Blocker and Okemah suffering major damage though no deaths are listed. Stores in Tashkemah and nearby towns endured heavy losses as violent squalls and brief showers moved southward crossing state lines.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a storm hitting an Oklahoma town with injuries and property damage. It mentions wind driven rain, fallen branches, broken glass, and a rough tally of impacts. Names and places are garbled, but references to Okemih and scattered debris imply a localized severe weather event with limited clarity.
In Montgomery, Governor Folsom marries a 21 year old woman amid reports of a hasty two year marriage history and subsequent travels to Washington and New York. The ceremony, described as a surprise, links the governor to a younger partner while civil issues and paternity rumors surface in local chatter.
John Conner of McAlester has been elected commander of the American Legion post at Oklahoma A and M College in Stillwater. The milestone names a new head for the veteran group on campus in May.
Fragmentary forecast notes indicate fair skies across the Okihema area with a copier error in the transcription. The fragment mentions Friday night conditions and a probable warm spell, though details are unclear due to garbled text.
Residents join four trucks in a major cleanup along alleys and streets from southwest Ada to the dump grounds. By week’s end McKeley aims for near perfect cleanliness, urging merchants to remove outdoor posters and window cards to aid the effort.
Two World War I service members who died overseas will be returned to Pontotoc County. Names and precise origins are garbled in the text, but one is linked to Ada area and routes mentioned. Embarkation and transport details indicate transfers via San Francisco and New York with plans for final disposition at cemeteries or memorial centers. The article references kin awaiting receipt of remains and notes the care expected from military and service offices.
In Wewoka Oklahoma on May 6 1920 the Wewoka Business and Professional Women's Club marks its silver anniversary with a celebration planned for May 10 led by club chair Frank White and other local figures highlighting women in the community and county.
In Athens the United States acts as mediator in a Greek cabinet reshuffle as Liberal and populist ministers submit resignations. Dwight Griswold and American aid officials met Prime Minister and parliamentary leaders to arrange changes. Coalition tensions include plans to swap ministries and a monthlong parliamentary suspension amid stalled changes.
Senate approves 5.233 billion for an immediate start on a TO-Group combat air force as part of a broader drive to boost U S air power. The plan faces House debate with a 66-group mix and a heavy emphasis on jet fighters and bombers, amid concerns over drafting and election-year politics.
County races drew no withdrawals, says Julius Hanson secretary of the county election board. All candidates remain in the field as the July primary approaches. Sheriff Clyde Nasser does not seek reelection, while Claud Babbitt seeks reelection as county clerk, with four contenders in each race in this early stage. WEWOKA OKLAHOMA May 6.
A House committee report urges compulsory steel allocations to the petroleum industry, expansion of air rationing, and a rapid military stockpile program. It calls for prioritizing military petroleum reserves, postponing the Saudi Arabia pipeline, and boosting global oil and resource development including synthetic fuels research. The panel stresses wartime urgency and pushes for swift development of Alaskan resources and arcane territorial questions to be settled promptly.
Firing rocked the Jerusalem streets as renewed Arab Jewish clashes sparked heavy explosions and flares near the Mount of Olives during Ascension day talks. A UN commission reported no power to determine terms, as Britain signals a phased handover of Holy Land bases by August 1 amid deteriorating conditions.
Boeing sues the Aeronautical Mechanics union for 2.5 million dollars over a strike disrupting B-50 bomber production. The union seeks up to 163,000 dollars daily in back pay and benefits, with additional claims for strike costs and welfare.
In McClain County the Byars area well tested at 12 to 13 barrels daily with 2.07 feet of free oil recovered and 60 minute steam test at 4.2 feet. test later indicated a despaned depth around 4,600 feet with several Ada residents reporting holdings tied to the Lyars wells.
In Ple en Czechoslovakia on May 6 1947 crowds remember General George Patton Jr and the Third Army as Soviet forces liberate Prague. Flowers lay on an American cornerstone near the Benes monument while officers honor Patton’s troops who helped crossGermany, amid mixed celebrations of liberation.
Baltimore May 6 A strike threat by Enginemen and switchmen could trigger mass layoffs at Baltimore and Ohio railroad as administrators warn against disruption The president warns of wage loss if the walkout proceeds and cites current earnings for the year to date.
The White House opened talks with railroad chiefs and union leaders as a threatened strike loomed. W. F. Farley met with Dr John R. Steelman to present possible proposals while officials hinted a concrete plan could be on the table for discussion. Railroads began halting perishable shipments as crews warned of stoppages, with officials denying any seizure orders or immediate governmental action beyond negotiation.
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